An old carpenter( 木匠 ) was ready to retire( 退休 ). He told his boss his plans to 1 the business and live a more relaxed life with his wife. He would miss the pay, but he needed to retire. The boss was 2 to see his good worker go, and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, 3 it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used poor skills and 4 materials. It was an unfortunate way to 5 his career. When the carpenter finished his work, the boss came to 6 the house. After he checked it out, he handed a 7 to the carpenter. “This is your house,” he said. ‘It is my gift to you.” What a shame ! If he had known he was building his own house, the old man would have done it all so 8 .