隽永英文小故事 (72)
隽永英文小故事 (72)
I've Got You CoveredAbigail and Jeremy got divorced about 10 years ago. Abigail did not want to see a lawyer, worried that it might turn ugly. So she talked to Jeremy, who agreed that it was a good idea to not use lawyers. He said not to worry, he would take care of her. She said she wasn't looking for a free ride—she could take care of herself. But, Jeremy insisted, he would help her out, then or whenever she needed money. It was the least he could do for her, since she was not taking 50 percent of his income and property.So, Jeremy gave her $10,000 before they got divorced, because Abigail said that would be all she would need to finish getting her master's degree and start teaching. And that was it. For the next 10 years after getting her degree, Abigail worked as a teacher. She liked her job and the people she worked with. Unfortunately, a tornado wiped out the entire school and half the town. Many teachers got laid off. Abigail spent a month visiting family and friends, but then had to find a new job.She decided to change careers. To do so, she needed to go back to school for two years. Her tuition and living expenses would cost her $25,000. She called Jeremy. She and Jeremy had remained friendly over the years."Jeremy, I need a big favor," she said over the phone."Sure, Abi, you name it," Jeremy replied agreeably. Jeremy had a great job and a good life. She told him that she had been laid off, and she needed $25,000 for a degree and a new career. The friendliness left Jeremy's voice. She reminded him of his promise ten years ago to help her out whenever she needed it."Yeah, Abi, but that was ten years ago. That's history now, right? Have you tried your local bank?"。
隽永英文小故事 (73)
Lazy JackOnce upon a time, in a small village, a lazy boy called Jack lived with his mother. He was so lazy that he found it very difficult to move even his fingers. His mother worked as a servant maid in town homes and earned for herself and her son. People started to call him Lazy Jack and Jack’s mother was totally irritated and worried about her son.One day, she fell sick and was feeling fever severely. She was bed-ridden for two days and could not go to work. She asked her son to earn something for them; otherwise there won’t be anything to eat.Lazy Jack finally understood her mother’s health and their poverty. He promised her mother to bring something and went on to search for a work.A farmer offered him work in his land and paid two pennies for Jack’s work.Jack thanked him and rushed to home with the pennies in hand. As he was running to home, he did not notice the pennies rolled down from his hand. He could not find the coins and reached home with unhappy face.He told the incident to his mom. Jack’s mom told him, ‘dear Jack, next time, you put them in your pocket, so that they won’t fall!’The next day, a milkman offered Jack a job. Jack was offered a jar of milk as wages for his work. As told by his mother, he poured the milk into his pocket and ran towards his mom.His mom recognized what would have happened after seeing Jack’s dress. She told him,’ Jack, you should have carried the milk jar on your head. Don’t worry. But be careful next time!’Next time also Jack worked for the milkman and he went to the milkman’s farm early in the morning. The work got completed before the noon and Jack was paid a bar of cheese for his work. Jack was happy and as told by his mother, he carried the cheese bar on his head. Since it was a sunny day and very hot in the noon, all the cheese melted away.Jack told his mom that all cheese melted. His mother told, he should have carried the cheese in his hands and asked him to do correctly next time.The next day, he went to work in cattle. The owner of the cattle farm offered him a little kitten for him towards wages as Jack liked the kitten very much. He carried the kitten on his hands. The little kitten jumped from his hands and ran away. Jack was sad and told his mother he lost the kitten too.His mom told, he should have tied a rope and dragged the kitten on the road.For the next two days, he went to work in a farm again and returned home with a huge piece of meat. He tied the meat with a rope and dragged it on the road. The meat was spoiled and his mom shouted at him as he could not do anything properly.Later sometime, she consoled him and told him that he should have carried the meat on his shoulders.Jack went to nearby town for work and returned home after a week. For his hard work, he was rewarded with a donkey and he carried the donkey on his shoulders.A young girl around 8 years of age who saw Jack carrying the donkey on shoulders started to laugh and she laughed continuously for long time. Her dad, who was the richest person in the town, was so happy and was in tears. He thanked Jack as he made her daughter laugh after 5 years. Jack realized his mistakes and foolishness he done then and before. But at the same time his foolishness made that rich man’s daughter laugh. He took the rich man and his daughter to his home. The rich man offered them work and shelter in his bungalow. From that incident, he tried to do everything properly without any mistakes and foolishness and they lived happily ever after!。
英语小故事带翻译11篇
英语小故事带翻译11篇故事1：The Ant and the DoveOne hot summer day, an ant was searching for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a sparkling stream. So thirsty was she that she went straight down intothe water without looking where she was going. Suddenly shefelt a big drop on her head, and she heard a voice saying, "Look before you leap!"It was a dove that dropped the water on her. The dove saw that the ant was in danger of drowning in the stream and wanted to save her. She picked up a leaf and threw it on the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed on it. Soon it carried her to the bank, and she thanked the dove kindly for her life.Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.故事2：The Lion and the MouseOnce when a lion was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down upon him. This soon awakened the lion, who opened his big jaws and caught the mouse in his mouth."I beg you, Mr. Lion," cried the little mouse, "let me go, and I will never trouble you again. Please believe me, I will do you a favor one of these days."The lion was amused to think that a mouse could ever help him. But he laughed aloud and let the mouse go.It happened later on that the lion was caught in a net some hunters. He roared loudly, but none of the animals could do anything to help him until the little mouse heard his roar. Quickly the mouse ran to the lion and began to nibble at the rope in the net until it broke, and set the lion free.Moral: Never underestimate the power of a friend, nomatter how small they may be.故事3：The Fox and the GrapesOne hot summer's day, a fox was strolling through an orchard until he came to a bunch of delicious grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis. The grapes were just right for eating, but they were just a little outof reach.After jumping and jumping again, the fox gave up tryingto reach them. "They're probably sour anyway," he said as he walked away.Moral: It's easy to despise what you cannot have.故事4：The Hare and the TortoiseOnce there was a speedy hare who bragged about how fasthe could run. Tired of hearing him boast, Slow and Steady,the tortoise, challenged him to a race. All the animals inthe forest gathered to watch.The hare ran down the road for a while and then and paused to rest. He looked back at the tortoise and laughed when he saw how far behind he was. "He'll never catch up," thought the hare, and went to sleep under a tree.The tortoise plodded on and eventually passed the sleeping hare. The animals cheered as the tortoise crossed the finish line. The hare awoke and ran all the way to the finish line, but could only see the back of the tortoise as he received his prize.Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.故事5：The Boy Who Cried WolfOnce there was a shepherd boy who liked to play tricks on the villagers. He would often run to the village, shouting, "Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is eating my sheep!" But when the villagers came to help, they never found any wolf.Moral: Always tell the truth, or people may not believe you when you really need help.故事6：The Crow and the PitcherA thirsty crow flew all over the land, searching for water. For days and days, she could not find any. She was about to die of thirst when she finally saw a pitcher beneath a tree. She flew down to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the pitcher, but it was so low she could not reach it with her beak.The crow thought for a while and had an idea. She picked up some pebbles from the ground and dropped them one oneinto the pitcher. With each pebble that she dropped, the water level rose a little higher until it was high enough for the crow to reach with her beak.Moral: Little little does the trick.故事7：The Ant and the GrasshopperIn a field one summer's day, a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An ant passed , bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest."Why bother about winter?" said the grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the ant went on its way and continued its toil.When the winter came, the grasshopper found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer.Moral: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.故事8：The Cat and the MiceOnce upon a time, a mischievous cat caught a mouse andlet it go. Then he caught another mouse and let it go. This went on for several times. The mice soon found out that the cat was playing a game with them.One day, the mice decided to play a trick on the cat.They tied a string to a piece of cheese and left it near the cat's sleeping place. When the cat woke up and saw the cheese, she pounced on it, but the string was tied to a nail. The cat was unable to let go of the cheese and ended up being caught the mice.Moral: Be careful of those who play tricks on others, as they may end up getting tricked themselves.故事9：The Crow and the PeacockA crow once saw a peacock and was very jealous of its beautiful feathers. The crow thought to itself, "If only Ihad feathers like that, I would be the most beautiful bird in the world."The crow returned the feathers to the peacock and learned that it is better to be yourself than to try to be someone else.Moral: It is better to be yourself than to try to be someone else.故事10：The Fox and the StorkA fox invited a stork to dinner, but the fox served the soup in a shallow dish that the stork could not reach withits long beak. When it was the stork's turn to invite the fox, it served the soup in a tall, narrow jar that the fox couldnot reach with its short snout.Moral: Do not play tricks on others, or you may end up getting tricked yourself.故事11：The Bear and the TravelersTwo travelers were walking through the forest when they came upon a bear. One of the travelers quickly climbed a tree, while the other lay flat on the ground and pretended to be dead. The bear sniffed at the traveler on the ground and then left, as bears do not eat dead meat.After the bear left, the traveler in the tree came down and asked the other traveler how he had managed to escape the bear. The traveler on the ground replied, "The bear thought I was dead, so he left me alone."Moral: Sometimes, playing dead can be a good way toescape danger.故事12：The North Wind and the SunThe North Wind and the Sun were arguing about which of them was stronger. They decided to settle the argument with a contest. A traveler was walking down the road, and theyagreed that the one who could get the traveler to take offhis coat first would be declared the stronger.The North Wind blew strongly, but the traveler only wrapped his coat tighter around him. Then the Sun shone brightly, and the traveler soon felt too warm and took offhis coat.Moral: Persuasion is more effective than force.故事13：The Fox and the CrowA fox saw a crow sitting on a branch of a tree with a piece of cheese in its mouth. The fox wanted the cheese and began to flatter the crow, telling her how beautiful her voice was and how she should sing for him.The crow was flattered and opened her mouth to sing, but as soon as she did, the piece of cheese fell out, and the fox caught it.Moral: Don't let flattery deceive you.故事14：The Goose that Laid the Golden EggsMoral: Greed often leads to loss.故事15：The Milkmaid and Her PailA milkmaid was carrying her pail of milk home, dreaming of what she would do with the money she would get fromselling it. She thought of buying a cow, then a house, then marrying a rich husband. As she daydreamed, she got so carried away that she didn't notice the pail slipping from her grasp. It fell to the ground and broke, and all the milk was lost.Moral: Don't count your chickens before they hatch.故事16：The Oak and the ReedA strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it wasuprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事17：The Dog and His ShadowA dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own shadow and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the shadow, trying to get the other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事18：The Lion in LoveA lion fell in love with a beautiful maiden and wanted to marry her. The animals warned the maiden that the lion was a fierce beast, but she did not believe them. She went to meet the lion, and he behaved very kindly to her. She agreed to marry him, and they had a beautiful wedding.But on their wedding night, the lion showed his true nature and tried to eat the maiden. The animals, who had been watching, rushed in and saved her.Moral: Looks can be deceiving; don't judge a book its cover.故事19：The Fox and the Crow (A Different Tale)Moral: Beware of those who use tricks to deceive you.故事20：The Wolf in Sheep's ClothingA wolf wanted to eat some sheep, so he dressed up in a sheep's skin and mingled with the flock. He ate a few sheep before the shepherd realized what was happening and drove him away.Moral: Do not trust appearances; they can be misleading.故事21：The Wolf and the CraneA wolf had a bone stuck in its throat and asked a crane to pull it out for a reward. The crane pulled out the bone and asked for its payment. The wolf said that the crane had already been paid in the form of a good meal.Moral: A favor is not always returned with gratitude.故事22：The Fox and the LeopardA fox and a leopard were arguing about which of them was more beautiful. The fox said that it was more beautiful because it had more cunning. The leopard replied that it was more beautiful because it had a more beautiful coat.Moral: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.故事23：The Wolf and the LambA wolf accused a lamb of polluting the stream of which they both drank. The lamb protested that it was not guilty, as it was upstream from the wolf. The wolf then accused thelamb of insulting his ancestors, and without giving the lamb a chance to defend itself, the wolf ate it.Moral: Might is right.故事24：The Oak and the Reed (Another Tale)A strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it was uprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事25：The Dog and His ReflectionA dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the reflection, trying to get the other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事26：The Lion in Love (A New Tale)A lion fell in love with a beautiful maiden and wanted to marry her. The animals warned the maiden that the lion was a fierce beast, but she did not believe them. She went to meetthe lion, and he behaved very kindly to her. She agreed to marry him, and they had a beautiful wedding.But on their wedding night, the lion showed his true nature and tried to eat the maiden. The animals, who had been watching, rushed in and saved her.Moral: Looks can be deceiving; don't judge a book its cover.故事27：The Fox and the Crow (Yet Another Tale)Moral: Beware of those who use tricks to deceive you.故事28：The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (A Variation)A wolf wanted to eat some sheep, so he dressed up in a sheep's skin and mingled with the flock. He ate a few sheep before the shepherd realized what was happening and drove him away.Moral: Do not trust appearances; they can be misleading.故事29：The Wolf and the Crane (Another Version)A wolf had a bone stuck in its throat and asked a crane to pull it out for a reward. The crane pulled out the bone and asked for its payment. The wolf said that the crane had already been paid in the form of a good meal.Moral: A favor is not always returned with gratitude.故事30：The Fox and the Leopard (A New Story)A fox and a leopard were arguing about which of them was more beautiful. The fox said that it was more beautifulbecause it had more cunning. The leopard replied that it was more beautiful because it had a more beautiful coat.Moral: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.故事31：The Wolf and the Lamb (A Different Tale)A wolf accused a lamb of polluting the stream of which they both drank. The lamb protested that it was not guilty, as it was upstream from the wolf. The wolf then accused the lamb of insulting his ancestors, and without giving the lamb a chance to defend itself, the wolf ate it.Moral: Might is right.故事32：The Oak and the Reed (Yet Another Story)A strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it was uprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事33：The Dog and His Reflection (Another Version)A dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the reflection, trying to get the other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事34：The Lion in Love (Another Variation)A lion fell in love with a beautiful maiden and wanted to marry her. The animals warned the maiden that the lion was a fierce beast, but she did not believe them. She went to meet the lion, and he behaved very kindly to her. She agreed to marry him, and they had a beautiful wedding.But on their wedding night, the lion showed his true nature and tried to eat the maiden. The animals, who had been watching, rushed in and saved her.Moral: Looks can be deceiving; don't judge a book its cover.故事35：The Fox and the Crow (Yet Another Variation)Moral: Beware of those who use tricks to deceive you.故事36：The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (Yet Another Variation)A wolf wanted to eat some sheep, so he dressed up in a sheep's skin and mingled with the flock. He ate a few sheep before the shepherd realized what was happening and drove him away.Moral: Do not trust appearances; they can be misleading.故事37：The Wolf and the Crane (Yet Another Version)A wolf had a bone stuck in its throat and asked a crane to pull it out for a reward. The crane pulled out the bone and asked for its payment. The wolf said that the crane had already been paid in the form of a good meal.Moral: A favor is not always returned with gratitude.故事38：The Fox and the Leopard (Yet Another Story)A fox and a leopard were arguing about which of them was more beautiful. The fox said that it was more beautiful because it had more cunning. The leopard replied that it was more beautiful because it had a more beautiful coat.Moral: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.故事39：The Wolf and the Lamb (Yet Another Tale)A wolf accused a lamb of polluting the stream of which they both drank. The lamb protested that it was not guilty, as it was upstream from the wolf. The wolf then accused the lamb of insulting his ancestors, and without giving the lamb a chance to defend itself, the wolf ate it.Moral: Might is right.故事40：The Oak and the Reed (Yet Another Variation)A strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it was uprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事41：The Dog and His Reflection (Yet Another Version)A dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the reflection, trying to get the other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事42：The Lion in Love (Yet Another Variation)A lion fell in love with a beautiful maiden and wanted to marry her. The animals warned the maiden that the lion was a fierce beast, but she did not believe them. She went to meet the lion, and he behaved very kindly to her. She agreed to marry him, and they had a beautiful wedding.But on their wedding night, the lion showed his true nature and tried to eat the maiden. The animals, who had been watching, rushed in and saved her.Moral: Looks can be deceiving; don't judge a book its cover.故事43：The Fox and the Crow (Yet Another Variation)Moral: Beware of those who use tricks to deceive you.故事44：The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (Yet Another Variation)A wolf wanted to eat some sheep, so he dressed up in a sheep's skin and mingled with the flock. He ate a few sheep before the shepherd realized what was happening and drove him away.Moral: Do not trust appearances; they can be misleading.故事45：The Wolf and the Crane (Yet Another Version)A wolf had a bone stuck in its throat and asked a crane to pull it out for a reward. The crane pulled out the bone and asked for its payment. The wolf said that the crane had already been paid in the form of a good meal.Moral: A favor is not always returned with gratitude.故事46：The Fox and the Leopard (Yet Another Story)A fox and a leopard were arguing about which of them was more beautiful. The fox said that it was more beautiful because it had more cunning. The leopard replied that it was more beautiful because it had a more beautiful coat.Moral: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.故事47：The Wolf and the Lamb (Yet Another Tale)A wolf accused a lamb of polluting the stream of which they both drank. The lamb protested that it was not guilty, as it was upstream from the wolf. The wolf then accused thelamb of insulting his ancestors, and without giving the lamb a chance to defend itself, the wolf ate it.Moral: Might is right.故事48：The Oak and the Reed (Yet Another Variation)A strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it was uprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事49：The Dog and His Reflection (Yet Another Version)A dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the reflection, trying to get the other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事50：The Lion in Love (Yet Another Variation)A lion fell in love with a beautiful maiden and wanted to marry her. The animals warned the maiden that the lion was a fierce beast, but she did not believe them. She went to meetthe lion, and he behaved very kindly to her. She agreed to marry him, and they had a beautiful wedding.But on their wedding night, the lion showed his true nature and tried to eat the maiden. The animals, who had been watching, rushed in and saved her.Moral: Looks can be deceiving; don't judge a book its cover.故事51：The Fox and the Crow (Yet Another Variation)Moral: Beware of those who use tricks to deceive you.故事52：The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (Yet Another Variation)A wolf wanted to eat some sheep, so he dressed up in a sheep's skin and mingled with the flock. He ate a few sheep before the shepherd realized what was happening and drove him away.Moral: Do not trust appearances; they can be misleading.故事53：The Wolf and the Crane (Yet Another Version)A wolf had a bone stuck in its throat and asked a crane to pull it out for a reward. The crane pulled out the bone and asked for its payment. The wolf said that the crane had already been paid in the form of a good meal.Moral: A favor is not always returned with gratitude.故事54：The Fox and the Leopard (Yet Another Story)A fox and a leopard were arguing about which of them was more beautiful. The fox said that it was more beautiful because it had more cunning. The leopard replied that it was more beautiful because it had a more beautiful coat.Moral: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.故事55：The Wolf and the Lamb (Yet Another Tale)A wolf accused a lamb of polluting the stream of which they both drank. The lamb protested that it was not guilty, as it was upstream from the wolf. The wolf then accused the lamb of insulting his ancestors, and without giving the lamb a chance to defend itself, the wolf ate it.Moral: Might is right.故事56：The Oak and the Reed (Yet Another Variation)A strong oak tree and a flexible reed stood near a river. When a storm came, the oak tree stood firm, but it was uprooted the strong winds. The reed, on the other hand, bent with the wind and remained standing.Moral: Sometimes, it's better to be flexible than to be strong.故事57：The Dog and His Reflection (Yet Another Version)A dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of meat in his mouth. As he looked down into the water, he saw his own reflection and thought it was another dog with a piece of meat. He snapped at the reflection, trying to getthe other dog's meat, and in the process, he dropped his own piece of meat into the water.Moral: Be content with what you have; do not risk losing it desiring more.故事58：The Lion in Love (Yet Another Variation)A英语小故事带翻译11篇故事1：The Ant and the DoveOne hot summer day, an ant was searching for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a sparkling stream. So thirsty was she that she went straight down into the water without looking where she was going. Suddenly she felt a big drop on her head, and she heard a voice saying, "Look before you leap!"It was a dove that dropped the water on her. The dove saw that the ant was in danger of drowning in the stream and wanted to save her. She picked up a leaf and threw it on the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed on it. Soon it carried her to the bank, and she thanked the dove kindly for her life.Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.翻译：在一个炎热的夏天，一只蚂蚁在寻找水。
隽永英文小故事 (9)
Ramu and the MangoesA rich man lived in a small town in Tamil Nadu. One day he brought home two large and juicy mangoes. He gave them to his servent and said, “ Here Ramu, take these to the kitchen and cut them. Make two cup of coffee too. A friend of mine will be coming soon. Make the mangoes and coffee when he comes,”Ramu took the mangoes to the kitchen and cut them with a knife. Then, to make sure they were not sour, he put one piece in his mouth. Ah, how sweet it tasted! If I eat just one more piece, the master will never know,” he thought. He put one more piece into his mouth, one more… In a few minutes, the plate was empty!Ramu felt a little frightened. The master was sure to beat him. Just then he heard his master calling, “Ramu, have you cut the mangoes ? Keep the coffee ready too. My friend will be here any minute.”Poor Ramu. What was he to do now ? He had already eaten up the mangoes. He thought quickly, and got an idea. “Oh master,”he replied. “The knife is blunt. I can’t cut the mangoes with it.”“You fool! Why didn’t you tell me earlier ?” the master shouted. “Bring the knife here. I’ll sharpen it for you.”Ramu took a large and blunt knife from the kitchen and gave it to his master. While the master was busy sharpening it, Ramu quietly went out of the house. He saw his master’s friend coming up the road. Ramu ran to meet him,. “Sir, sir,” he said to the friend, “have you had a fight with my master ? He says that he will cut off both your ears !”The friend stared in surprise. “Fight ?” he said. “We didn’t really have a fight. But yesterday when he came to my house, I put on his chappals by mistake. Now why should he want to cut off my ears for a little thing like that?”“I’m telling you, Sir, he wants to cut off your ears.” Ramu said again. “If you don’t believe me. you can see for yourself. But mind, don’t let him catch you!”The friend crept up to an open window and saw the master of the house sharpening a big knife. “My goodness!” he cried. “He really wants to cut off my ears! I had bette r run away before he sees me.” He turned round and ran back the way he had come.Ramu then ran to his master crying, “Master, master, your friend has taken both the mangoes. There he is, running away!”The master looked up and saw his friend running away at top speed. He rushed out and ran after his friend. “Stop! Stop!” he shouted. “Keep one of them if you like, but let me have the other one!” The friend looked back and saw the master running after him with a big knife in one hand. He screamed in terror. Doubling hisspeed, he vanished in the distance.The master soon gave up the chase and went back to his house. Calling Ramu, he said, “I never knew how greedy this man was, and a thief too! Thank you for telling me.” He then went out and came out with two m ore large and juicy mangoes. Giving them to Ramu, he said, “Here Ramu, you eat one. And cut the other one for me.”。
英文经典小故事
英文经典小故事Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind-hearted young girl named Cinderella. She lived with her stepmother and two stepsisters who treated her cruelly and made her do all the household chores. Despite her difficult situation, Cinderella remained gentle and optimistic.One day, the king announced a grand ball to be held at the palace, inviting all the young ladies in the kingdom. Cinderella's stepsisters were overjoyed and spent days preparing for the event, leaving Cinderella to clean and mend their dresses. As the day of the ball approached, Cinderella couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, knowing she wouldn't be able to attend.Suddenly, a fairy godmother appeared before her and with a wave of her wand, transformed Cinderella's tattered dress into a beautiful gown, and her old shoes into glass slippers. She also turned a pumpkin into a magnificentcarriage and mice into horses to take Cinderella to the ball. However, the fairy godmother warned Cinderella to return before midnight, as the magic would only last until then.At the ball, Cinderella captivated everyone with her grace and beauty, including the prince. They danced thenight away, and Cinderella felt like she was living a dream. However, as the clock struck midnight, Cinderella remembered the fairy godmother's warning and fled from the palace, leaving behind one of her glass slippers.The prince was determined to find the mysterious maiden who had stolen his heart, so he set out to visit everyhouse in the kingdom, asking the young ladies to try on the glass slipper. When he arrived at Cinderella's house, her stepsisters eagerly tried to squeeze their feet into the delicate shoe, but it was too small for them. As a last resort, the prince asked Cinderella to try on the slipper, and it fit perfectly.Overjoyed, the prince recognized Cinderella as the onehe had been searching for. He whisked her away to the palace, where they were married and lived happily ever after. Cinderella's kindness and inner beauty had won her the love and happiness she had always deserved.This classic tale of love, kindness, and the belief in magic has been cherished for generations. It reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, kindness and goodness will always prevail in the end. Cinderella's story continues to inspire us to believe in the power of love and the magic of dreams.。
极短英语小故事带翻译
These short stories exemplify the determination, perseverance, and success of the characters. Through their experiences, we learn the importance of overcoming challenges, believing in oneself, and the joy of achieving one's goals. The translations provide an opportunity for language learners to understand the stories and learn vocabulary in context. Overall, these short English stories with translations serve as both entertainment and educational tools for readers of all ages.
极短英语小故事带翻译
Title: Very Short English Stories with Translations
Story 1:
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Jack. He loved going on adventures and exploring the nearby forest. One day, while he was wandering in the forest, he stumbled upon a magical cave. Inside the cave, he found a chest filled with gold coins. Jack couldn't believe his luck and immediately ran back to the village to tell everyone about his discovery.
英文好听的小故事带翻译
As time went by, Lily's fame spread far and wide. People from all over the country came to hear her sing, and she became known as the "Songbird of the Village". However, she never forgot her roots and continued to sing for the children every night.
One day, a traveler passing through the village heard about Lily's singing and decided to pay her a visit. He was a musician and was in awe of her voice. He approached Lily and asked her to join him on his travels, promising her fame and fortune. Lily, however, politely declined his offer. She told him that her place was in the village, bringing joy to the children with her music.
较长的英语小故事
较长的英语小故事Title: The Magical Garden.Once upon a time, in a small village nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, there was a magical garden that bloomed with the most beautiful flowers. The garden was said to be enchanted, and whoever entered it would be filled with a sense of peace and happiness.One day, a young girl named Lily discovered the hidden entrance to the garden. She was drawn to the garden's beauty and decided to explore its wonders. As she stepped inside, she was greeted by a burst of colors and the sweet fragrance of the flowers.Lily wandered through the garden, marveling at the different varieties of flowers that seemed to sparkle with magic. She came across a rare blue rose, known to grant wishes to those who truly believed in its power. Lily closed her eyes, made a wish in her heart, and gently touched the petals of the blue rose.To Lily's amazement, her wish came true. The garden shimmered with a magical glow, and she felt a sense of contentment wash over her. From that day on, Lily visited the magical garden whenever she needed a momentof peace and joy.The magical garden became a place of wonder and enchantment for all who visited it, spreading joy and hope to those who believed in its magic.中文翻译：神奇的花园。
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Homeschooling
Not every parent looks forward to the day when their child goes off to school. In fact some parents are not sending their students to school at all. Instead they are choosing to teach their children at home. This is called homeschooling. Parents, caregivers, or private tutors educate children individually at home instead of sending them off to be formally educated in public or private schools. In the U.S. only about three percent of children are homeschooled.
There are many reasons why some parents choose to home school. One reason is that some parents do not feel their children are safe in school because of bullying and a growing trend of police in school. Other parents want their child's education to be based on their religion or moral beliefs. Yet other parents feel like the education in school is not good enough. Homeschooling is also seen as a choice for families that live in rural areas, and families that travel, like actors.
There are many different ways to home school, and homeschooling allows parents to customize lessons based on their children's needs. Families can purchase textbooks to use or create their own materials. Some parents follow a philosophy called unschooling, which allows a child to determine when, and how they want to learn based on their natural curiosity. Some worry that homeschooling means students won't have opportunities to socialize. To answer this concern, some families have created cooperatives, where a group of homeschooled students will learn and play together and participate in activities that would normally happen in school like field trips and prom.
Being homeschooled doesn't mean a student cannot go to college. Most colleges accept homeschooled students. It is important, however, for parents and students to create a portfolio or proof of what has been learned.。