题目内容：

阅读下面短文，从方框内选择恰当的句子填入文中空白处，使短文内容完整、意思连贯。

A long time ago, there was an apple tree.  1.__

Time went by. The boy grew up. One day, he came back to the tree and said, “I want to play with toys, but I need money to buy them.” “2.    ” the tree said. Then the boy took all the apples, but he disappeared for a long time.

One day, the boy returned and the tree was very excited. “Come and play with me,” the tree said. “I don’t have time to play. 3.     We need a house,” the boy replied. “You can cut my branches(树枝) to build a house.” said the tree. So the boy cut all the branches off and left happily. But the tree didn’t hear from the boy for a long time.

4.       The tree said, “Sorry, I don’t have anything for you now.” “I am tired. I just need a place to rest,” the boy replied. “Good! Old tree roots(根) are the best place to rest,” said the tree. The boy sat down and the tree was glad and smiled with tears.

5.         They give us everything we need like the apple tree,.

A. I have to work for my family. B. In fact, the tree stands for our parents. C．A little boy loved to play around the tree. D. Finally, the boy returned after many years. E. You can pick my apples and sell them。