故事4-- The Ant and the Dove
适合演讲的英语小故事
适合演讲的英语小故事故事一：The Power of Belief信念的力量One day, a mysterious old man came to the village andtold Tom that he had the potential to achieve his dream if he believed in himself. The old man gave Tom a pair of magical shoes and said, "Wear these shoes, and you will be able torun as fast as the wind."Tom put on the shoes and started to run. To his amazement, he felt no pain in his leg and ran faster than he had ever imagined. With each step, his belief in himself grew stronger. eventually, Tom became the fastest runner in the village and went on to win many races.故事二：The Ant and the Dove蚂蚁与鸽子In a dense forest, there lived an ant that was alwaysbusy working to gather food for the winter. One day, whilethe ant was carrying a heavy load of food, it slipped andfell into a river.A dove flying overhead saw the ant struggling in thewater and felt sorry for it. The dove dropped a leaf into the river, and the ant climbed onto it, floating safely to the shore.Later, the ant was walking along the riverbank when it heard a hunter aiming his gun at the dove. Without hesitation,the ant bit the hunter's leg, causing him to miss his shot. The dove heard the gunshot and flew away safely.故事三：The Fox and the Grapes狐狸与葡萄A fox was walking through the forest when it saw a bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a tree. The grapes looked delicious, but they were just out of the fox's reach.The fox tried jumping, but it couldn't reach the grapes. It tried climbing the tree, but it kept slipping. After several attempts, the fox gave up and walked away, saying to itself, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway."The moral of the story is that sometimes, when we can't achieve something, we tend to convince ourselves that it wasn't worth having in the first place.These stories are not only engaging and inspirational but also carry valuable life lessons that can resonate with audiences of all ages. They are perfect for incorporatinginto speeches to illustrate points, evoke emotions, and create a lasting impression.故事四：The Tortoise and the Hare乌龟与兔子In a lush meadow, a confident hare嘲笑一只慢吞吞的乌龟，challenging him to a race. The乌龟接受了挑战，尽管所有的旁观者都认为他必输无疑。
小学四年级课外寓言英语小故事阅读五篇
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【篇⼀】⼩学四年级课外寓⾔英语⼩故事阅读 The dog and the wolf A wolf was almost dead with hunger. A house-dog saw him, and asked, "Friend, your irregular life will soon ruin you. "Why don't you work steadily as I do, and get your food regularly?" "I would have no objection," said the wolf, "if I could only get a place." "I will help you," said the dog. "Come with me to my master, and you shall share my work." So the wolf and the dog went to the town together. On the way the wolf saw that there was no hair around the dog's neck. He felt quite surprised, and asked him why it was like that? "Oh, it is nothing," said the dog. "Every night my master puts a collar around my neck and chains me up. You will soon get used to it." "Is that the only reason?" said the wolf. "Then good-bye to you, my friend. I would rather be free." 狗和狼 ●⼀只狼快要饿死了，⼀只狗看见后问他：“你现在的⽆规律的⽣活⼀定会毁掉你，为什么不像我⼀样稳定地⼲活并有规律地获得⾷物呢?” ●狼说：“如果我有个地⽅住，我没有意见。
小学三年级英语故事带翻译
【篇一】小学三年级英语故事带翻译One day, a monkey rides his bike near the river. This time he sees a lion under a tree. The lion runs at him. He is afraid and falls into the river. He can’t swim. He shouts. The rabbit hears him. He jumps into the river. The rabbit s wims to the monkey, but he can’t help him. Luckily, an elephant comes along. He is very strong. He helps the rabbit and monkey. Three friends are very happy. They go to the elephant’s home. Then, three of them become good friends.一天，一只猴子在河边骑车。
这时他看见树下有一只狮子，狮子向他跑来。
他非常的害怕，掉进河里。
他不会游泳，大叫起来。
兔子听见了，跳进水里，但他却没有办法救猴子。
幸运的是，一只大象过来了。
大象非常强壮，救出了兔子和猴子。
他们来到大象的家，在那里吃了一顿大餐。
从此他们成了好朋友。
【篇二】小学三年级英语故事带翻译A little panda picks up a pumpkin and wants to take it home. But the pumpkin is too big. The panda can’t take it home.Suddenly she sees a bear riding a bike toward her. She watches the bike. “I know! I have a good idea.” she jumps and shouts happily, “I can roll a pumpkin. It’s like a wheel.”So she rolls the pumpkin to her home. When her mother sees the big pumpki n, she is surprised, “Oh, my God! How can you carry it home?” the little panda answers proudly, “I can’t lift it, but I can roll it.” Her mother smiled and says，“What a clever girl! Use you heard to do something,”一只小熊猫摘了一只大南瓜，想把它拿回家。
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。
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39. THE ANT AND THE DOVEBy Kate StonhamIt was another hot, dry day in the forest…Ant had been wandering over crin-kly, dry leaves for days in search of a nice, cool drink…‘All I need is a drop of rain falling from a leaf – or a tiny pool of dew on a flower petal – or even a mud-dy puddle…’ he thought. But it was so hot all the dew and puddles in the forest had dried up.‘I’m so thirsty, that I have no choice,’ Ant sighed at last. ‘I shall have to go in search of the R oaring R iver.’Ant had been warned about theR oaring R iver. ‘It roars and it swirls and if you go too close, it will sweep you away,’ a wise owl had told him.But Ant was desperate. ‘The river has more drops of water than all the rain clouds in the world,’ hethought. ‘It’s my only hope of staying alive.’So Ant headed off. He ploddedon and on through the trees, until finally, he heard rushing water ahead…Before him lay the R oaring R iver – as vast as a sea, or so it seemed to tiny Ant. The fast flowing waters looked frightening – but Ant was too thirsty to feel fear…He clambered down the river bank and bent his weary head into the water to drink it up.The cool, sparkling water was so refreshing that Ant didn’t heara roaring wave coming towards him…Suddenly, he was flat on his back - his little legs in the air, being swept away by the water! ‘Help!’ he cried. ‘Someone save me, please!’All of a sudden, a green leaf dropped onto the water by his side with a plop. ‘Quick, climb on!’ cried a gentle cooing voice.1Ant didn’t have time to see who the voice belonged to. He just did what it told him…then he opened his eyes and looked up.Perching on the branch of a tree above was a pure white Dove.‘Stay calm, little Ant - and wait for the gentle breeze to blow the leaf to the river bank,’ she cooed.Sure enough, the leaf carried Ant to safety. He looked up – but the Dove had disappeared. ‘I can’t leave without thanking her,’ he thought. ‘So I shall wait until she returns.’Ant waited and waited. Then, just as he was about to fall asleep, he heard strange noises. They were coming closer and closer…Two men emerged from the forest and stopped under the Dove’s tree. One was carrying a bucket – the other a large, golden cage. ‘Thisis the tree – the home of the most beautiful dove in the land,’ said the man with the cage. ‘I hope that glue in your bucket is sticky enough…’‘Indeed it is,’ said the second as he covered the branch with a thick, green paste. ‘When the Dove lands, its feet will stick to the branch – then we can put it in the cage and take it to the King. All we have to do is hide and wait…’Ant was horrified. ‘I can’t let this happen!’ he thought. ‘But what can a tiny creature like me do against two such giants of men?’Ant looked up as he heard the flap-ping of wings. The Dove had re-turned and was about to land on the sticky branch…! ‘If I’m goingto act, I must use the only weapon I have…’ thought Ant. ‘And I must do it RIGHT NOW!’So he jumped onto the men’s feet – and bit as hard as he could…time and time again…‘Yow!!!’ they cried out in pain and took to their heels through the for-est.‘Thank you for saving me from a life in a cage,’ cooed the Dove to Ant.‘And thank you for saving me from the giant wave,’ replied Ant.2。
每天一篇英语小故事
每天一篇英语小故事1．英语小故事：The Ant and the DoveOne sunny day, an ant was busy searching for food. She walked along the path, her little feet scurrying back and forth. Suddenly, she came across a huge grain of wheat that was too heavy for her to carry alone.Determined to take it back to her nest, the ant began to push and pull the grain, but it was no use. She was simply too small and weak. Frustrated, she sat down to rest and think of a plan.Just then, a dove flew down from the sky and landed nearby. The ant quickly explained her situation to the dove, begging for help. The dove, with her strong wings, easily lifted the grain of wheat and carried it to the ant's nest.The ant was overwhelmed with gratitude and thanked the dove profusely. She promised to never forget the dove's kindness.Days passed, and one day, the dove was happily singing in a tree. Unaware, a hunter aimed his arrow at her. Just as the arrow was about to hit its target, the ant saw what was happening. She quickly ran to the hunter's foot and bit him hard. The hunter, startled by the sudden pain, let go of his arrow, andit missed the dove.The dove realized what had happened and saw the little ant standing below. She recognized the ant as her helper from before and was deeply grateful."You have saved my life," said the dove. "I will never forget your bravery and kindness."From that day on, the ant and the dove became fast friends. They taught each other about their respective worlds and supported each other in times of need.The moral of the story is that kindness and gratitude are powerful forces that can bring people together, even if they come from different worlds. And remember, even the smallest of creatures can make a big difference.2．英语小故事：The Tortoise and the HareOnce there was a hare who was very proud of his speed. He would often challenge other animals to races and always won. One day, he came across a tortoise who was slowly making his way along the path."Look at you, crawling so slowly!" said the hare, mocking the tortoise. "I bet I could race you and win easily."The tortoise, who was a peaceful creature, didn't want any trouble. But the hare's taunting was too much for him to bear."Alright, let's race," said the tortoise. "But remember, slow and steady wins the race."The hare laughed at this, thinking it was a joke. They agreed on a starting line and a finish line, and the race began.The hare took off like a flash, leaving the tortoise far behind. He soon came to a field of carrots and, unable to resist, stopped to eat. He figured he had plenty of time to catch up with the tortoise.Meanwhile, the tortoise, though slow, never stopped moving. He kept his pace and steadily made his way to the finish line.When the hare finally finished his carrots and looked up, he realized that the tortoise was nowhere in sight. He quickly resumed his race, but it was too late. The tortoise had already crossed the finish line and was waiting patiently for the hare.The hare was ashamed of his arrogance and laziness. He learned a valuable lesson: pride goes before a fall, and hard work and perseverance always pay off.From that day on, the hare became more humble and respectful of others, while the tortoise's victory taught him the importance of staying true to oneself.The moral of the story is that it's important to be humbleand not underestimate others. Hard work and perseverance, even in the face of challenges, can lead to success.。
适合演讲的英语小故事
适合演讲的英语小故事一、The Ant and the DoveOnce upon a time, an ant was struggling to carry a large crumb to its nest. Unfortunately, the crumb was too heavy for the tiny ant. As it was struggling, a dove saw the ant's predicament and kindly offered to help. The dove carried the crumb in its beak and dropped it right in front of the ant's nest.Not long after, a hunter was about to shoot the dove with his bow and arrow. The ant, witnessing the danger, quicklybit the hunter's leg. The hunter missed his shot, and thedove flew away safely. This story teaches us the importanceof kindness and the unexpected ways in which our good deeds can be repaid.二、The Hare and the TortoiseOne day, the Hare challenged the Tortoise to a race, confident that he would win easily due to his speed. The Tortoise accepted the challenge, and the race began. The Hare, running swiftly, soon left the Tortoise far behind. Seeingthe distance between them, the Hare decided to take a nap, thinking he had plenty of time to rest before the Tortoise caught up.However, the Tortoise continued at a steady pace, never giving up. When the Hare finally woke up, he was shocked to see the Tortoise crossing the finish line. This story reminds us that slow and steady wins the race, and overconfidence can lead to unexpected defeat.三、The Boy Who Cried WolfThere was a shepherd boy who lived in a small village. One day, he thought it would be fun to trick the villagers crying "Wolf!" when there was no wolf. The villagers rushed to help, but they found it was a joke and went back home.The boy repeated his trick several times, and each time, the villagers fell for it. However, when a real wolf appeared and the boy cried for help, the villagers didn't believe him. They thought it was another trick, and no one came to save the boy or his flock. This story teaches us the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying.四、The Lion and the MouseIn a dense forest, a lion was resting under a tree when a tiny mouse scurried past and woke him up. Annoyed, the lion caught the mouse and was about to eat it. The mouse, trembling with fear, pleaded for its life, promising to repay the lion one day if he spared it.The lion laughed at the idea of a small mouse helping him and let it go. Weeks later, the lion got trapped in ahunter's net. hearing the lion's roars, the mouse rushed to help. With its sharp teeth, the mouse chewed through the ropes and set the lion free. The lion was grateful and realized that even the smallest creature can make a significant difference. This story illustrates that no one should be underestimated, as everyone has their unique strengths.五、The Fox and the GrapesA fox was walking through the vineyards when it spotted a bunch of ripe grapes hanging high above. The fox tried Jumping to reach them, but they were too high. It tried climbing the tree, but the grapes were still out of reach. After several attempts, the fox gave up and walked away, saying, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway."This story, known as "sour grapes," reminds us of the tendency to disparage something we cannot have. It serves as a lesson in accepting our limitations and not letting disappointment turn into bitterness.六、The Crow and the PitcherA crow was thirsty and found a pitcher with a little water at the bottom, but the water was too low for the crow to reach with its beak. Instead of giving up, the crow started dropping pebbles into the pitcher. With each pebble,the water level rose until the crow could finally drink the water.This story of the crow's ingenuity teaches us the valueof perseverance and resourcefulness. When faced with a problem, sometimes thinking outside the box can lead to a solution.七、ConclusionThese English short stories are not only engaging for audiences of all ages but also carry profound life lessons. They can be used in speeches to illustrate points, add colorto presentations, or simply entertain. Each story, with its unique characters and situations, serves as a timeless reminder of the human condition and the values we hold dear.八、The Ugly DucklingIn a barnyard, a mother duck hatched a brood of ducklings, all of them with smooth, yellow feathers, except for one.This duckling was plump and had gray, woolly feathers that made him look very different from his siblings. The other animals teased him for his appearance, and even his ownfamily treated him with disdain. Sad and lonely, the ugly duckling left the barnyard in search of a place where he belonged.九、The Golden GooseThis story is a powerful reminder of the dangers of greed and the importance of contentment. It告诫 us to value what we have and not to be tempted shortsighted gains that couldlead to greater losses.十、The Starfish ThrowerAn old man was walking along the beach after a storm had scattered thousands of starfish ashore. He saw a young boy picking up starfish one one and throwing them back into the sea. The old man asked, "Why are you doing this? There are so many starfish; you can't possibly save them all."The boy replied, "It makes a difference to this one," as he threw another starfish into the water. This story underscores the importance of individual actions. Even if we can't change the whole world, we can make a significant impact on individual lives.十一、Final ThoughtsThese stories are not just simple tales; they are powerful tools for speakers to connect with their audience on an emotional level. They resonate with universal themes and can be tailored to fit various speech topics, from the importance of selfworth to the consequences of greed. When delivering a speech, incorporating such stories can leave a lasting impression and drive home the message with a warmth and relatability that cold facts alone cannot achieve.。
英语双语故事短文：蚂蚁和鸽子
以下是为⼤家整理的关于《英语双语故事短⽂：蚂蚁和鸽⼦》⽂章，供⼤家学习参考！⼩编推荐：| | | | | The Ant and the Dove An ant is walking by the river. He looks at the river and says to himself, "How nice and cool this water looks! I must drink some of it." But when he is drinking, he slips into the river. "Oh.Help!Help!" The ant cries, A dove is sitting in the tree. She hears him and throws him a leaf, "Climb up that leaf," she says "and you will float bank." The ant climbs uo onto the leaf, and the wind blows the leaf to the bank. And the ant is saved. "Thank you, Dove. You're so kind," The ant says and runs home, "You have saved my life, and I wish I could do something for you, Goodbye!" "Goodbye!" says the dove, "Be careful. Not to fall into the river again." After a few days, the dove is building her nest. And a man is raising his gun to shoot her. The ant sees this, and runs quickly to bite the man's leg. "Ouch! Ouch!" The man feels pained and drops his gun. The dove hears and flies away. So the man picks up his gun and leave. The dove comes to her nest. "Thank you, my little friend," she says, "You have saved my life." The little ant is so glad, because he can help the dove. 蚂蚁和鸽⼦ ⼀只蚂蚁在河边散步。
The Ant and the Dove蚂蚁和鸽子
The Ant and the Dove蚂蚁和鸽子作者：来源：《阅读（快乐英语高年级）》2022年第06期无论我们的朋友平凡与否，都有可能在我们身处困境的时候提供巨大的帮助。
蚂蚁和鸽子的故事就体现了关于知恩图报和互相帮助的道理。
An ant went to the river to get a drink. The water rushed along so fast that he was washed off the bank into the river.“I shall drown！” he cried. “Help！ help！ help！” But his voice was so tiny that nobody can hear it.A dove was sitting in a tree over the water. She saw the ant struggling， and quickly nipped off a leaf and let it fall into the water. The ant climbed upon the leaf and got saved.The ant called out in his tiny voice，“Thank you， kind dove，you have saved my life.” But of course the dove could not hear him.Several days later， the dove was again sitting in the tree. A hunter crept carefully up to the tree. He pointed his gun at the dove and was about to shoot. Then the ant bit his leg.Words：rush （水流）奔涌（過去式：rushed）drown 淹死tiny 微小的struggle 挣扎，努力（-ing形式：struggling）nip 夹，捏，掐（过去式：nipped）creep 爬，蹑手蹑脚（过去式：crept）He cried out with pain and dropped his gun. The dove heard the sound and flew away.（中文大意请见P48）1. nip off掐掉例如：Don’t nip off the beautiful flowers.不要掐掉美丽的鲜花。
the ant and the dove绘本阅读练习
the ant and the dove绘本阅读练习AN ant went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, andbeing carried away by the rush of the stream, was on the point of drowning. A Dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water pluckeda leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Antclimbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank. Shortlyafterwards a birdcatcher came and stood under the tree, and laidhis lime-twigs for the Dove, which sat in the branches. The Ant, perceiving his design, stung him in the foot. In pain thebirdcatcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dovetake wing.有一只蚂蚁到一个河岸边喝水解渴，但是有一阵浪花打过来，它差点被水淹死了！幸好此时在一棵长在水上面的树上立着的一只鸽子发现了，鸽子摘下树上的一片叶子并使之落到蚂蚁旁边，最后蚂蚁爬上那片树叶并划着树叶安全抵达了河岸。
不久以后，有一个捕鸟者来了，他站在树底下，用一个沾有粘鸟剂的枝条去粘那只站在树枝上的鸽子。
蚂蚁识破了捕鸟者的坏主意，所以在他的脚下刺了一下，捕鸟者因为这突然的刺痛而扔掉了手中的树枝，鸽子听到动静拍着翅膀飞起来，逃过了一难！。
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The Ant and the Dove
Once upon a time, there was an ant, who went down to a pond to get a drink of water. But he was in too much of a hurry. As he ran down to the pond, his tiny feet slipped in the mud, and he fell into the water. The ant could not swim. He went round and round in the cold water. There was no one to help him. A dove was sitting up in a tree by the pond. She looked down from her branch, and saw the little ant in the water. The dove wanted to help the ant. She took a leaf in her beak, and let it fall into the water. The leaf came down beside the ant and he climbed onto it. The dove had saved him! Then the leaf moved slowly across the pond. It stopped by some long grass. But as the ant rested on the grass, he saw a man’s foot right beside him. He looked up, and saw that the man had a net in his hand. The man was going to catch the dove! Now it was the ant’s turn to save the dove. He ran onto the man’s foot, and bit him as hard as he could. The man shouted out, and the dove turned around. She saw the man with the net! Thanks to the little ant, the dove had time to fly away. And that is the story of how the dove helped the ant and the ant helped the dove.
(260词，选自高等教育出版社“体验英语少儿阅读文库”系列丛书第六级)
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