英語短文閱讀篇一：英語短文小閱讀

夏天臺風頻發(fā) 安全指南

Typhoon Safety Tips：

臺風天安全指南：

? Stay indoors and keep calm.

? 盡量不要出門。并且保持鎮(zhèn)靜。

? Keep informed. Listen to the radio or watch TV to get weather updates. In case of power failures, keep a battery-operated radio handy (with extra batteries).

? 保持消息暢通。注意廣播或電視里的天氣情況播報。準備一個可以用電池的收音機（還有備用電池）以防斷電。

? Prepare candles and flashlights. Stock up on food, potable water, batteries and first-aid supplies.

? 準備蠟燭和手電筒。儲備食物，飲用水，電池和急救用品。

? Secure or move inside outdoor items such as toys, bicycles, furniture, plants and anything moveable on the balcony. Move potted plants and other heavy objects away from windows inside as well.

? 固定或收回屋外、陽臺上的一切可移動物品，包括玩具、自行車、家具、植物等等。將盆栽或其他重物搬離窗戶。

? Watch for leaks around windows and doors. If the wind is strong enough, water may be blown into your home even if the windows are closed. Have handy towels, rags and mops.

? 檢查門窗是否密封。如果風力過強，即便關了窗戶雨水仍有可能進入屋內(nèi)，因此需要準備毛巾和墩布。

? If the storm becomes severe, move into a hallway or area where there is the least exposure to external glass windows.

? 如果風力過強，請遠離窗戶等可能碎裂的物品。

? In case of flooding, turn off the main sources of electricity, gas and water in your home.

? 如遇洪水，關閉家中一切電源、水源、煤氣。

? After the storm is over, check for broken glass, fallen trees and downed power lines which may present safetyhazards.

? 臺風過去后，仍要注意破碎的玻璃、傾倒的樹或斷落的電線等可能造成危險的狀況

讓你更加樂觀的9個方法

Life certainly has its fair share of ups and downs, but if you tend to focus too much on the negative, it can affect everything you do. By seeing the glass as half full, you'll not only make your day-to-day experiences more enjoyable, but also improve your health (a recent Harvard study found that optimists have lower blood pressure levels, heart disease rates and more). Luckily you're not doomed to a life of glum and gloom—you can actually change your outlook for the better. Read on for nine easy ways to stay on the brighter side of life.

1. Acknowledge what you're grateful for. 學會對生活感恩

One very important component of optimism is gratitude. In fact, a 2003 study

published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that there is a strong connection between a grateful attitude and a heightened sense of well-being. Appreciate all the positives in your life by starting a gratitude journal in order to remember what you're thankful for. "I carry a small notebook in my purse and jot down moments of good in my life," says veteran broadcast journalist Deborah Norville, author of Thank You Power. "When I look back at the entries, seeing the words rekindles the good feelings that prompted me to enter them in the first place." By remembering the pleasant things in your life, you can actually turn a negative attitude around.

2. Fake happiness until you feel it. 在失意的時候偽裝快樂

Feeling down? Instead of moping around waiting for the universe to throw you a bone, try acting like you're happy—even if you aren't. "The brain can be influenced top down and bottom up to make changes," says Mark C. Brown, PhD, psychologist and author of the upcoming Live Like a Window, Work Like a Mirror. He explains that a genuine smile and a forced smile will cause the same chemical reactions in your brain, so you can actually fool your mind into feeling better by making it react chemically as if things were going well. "So act in an optimistic way—smile, laugh, tell a joke or reassure yourself that everything is good—even if you don't feel it."

3. Evaluate the good in your life. 每天寫幾件你生活中的樂事

It's easy to focus on the bad events when they occur, looking at them from all angles in order to find out what went wrong. However, doing the opposite actually helps you become more optimistic. In 2005, Martin Seligman, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, published a study in which he asked a group of people to complete the "Three Good Things" exercise. Every night for six months, participants wrote down three things that went well that day, along with explanations for why they happened. At the end of the study the participants were happier and less depressed than when they started. The idea is that by forcing yourself to think about why good things occur—"My presentation at work went well because I spent a lot of time preparing for it"—you'll start to see your life in a more positive way, helping you to be more optimistic about your future.

4. Be mindful of your surroundings. 將注意力集中在你的生活中正在發(fā)生的事上，別為過去憂傷，也別為將來擔心

You don't have to break out the love beads or eoll in a yoga class to practice mindfulness; it simply means being aware of what's going on around you as well as what you're thinking. "Often, things that sap our positive outlook and energy are either remnants from the past or worries about the future," says motivational speaker and happiness expert Valerie Sheppard. "Being present with what is, rather than what was or what might be, helps us feel confident and cheerful in the here-and-now." But how do you do it? Rather than trying to change the way you feel because it's "bad," simply acknowledge it and move on. So, instead of thinking "I feel so stressed out and need to stop right now," think, "I feel stressed out and that's OK."

Or, try focusing on something in your immediate surroundings, whether that's your breathing or the pretty scenery outside your office window. By focusing your attention on something else, this will stop you from feeling badly about, well, feeling badly.

5. Turn off the news… …and turn on something more uplifting, like the National Geographic Channel. 少看新聞，多看看《人與自然》之類的節(jié)目

Though you may think that vigilantly keeping up with the latest events is simply informing you, it may also be bringing you down. "The more we immerse ourselves in doom-and-gloom sermons, the more we succumb to their energy," says Sheppard. "Trade in the things that raise your fear and frustration for alternatives that elevate your hopefulness and inspiration."

6. Counter every negative with a positive. 不順的時候多想想生活中的好時光

Every time you stumble upon a roadblock, challenge yourself to think of something good that's happening as well. "People tend to think in an either-or way: If you're stuck in traffic, then everything else must be going horribly too," says Anne Parker, a wellness counselor at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. By blowing negative events out of proportion, you're setting yourself up for feeling down all day. "Instead, acknowledge that you're stuck in traffic, but also bring to mind something good, like the beautiful scenery outside the window, the interesting radio show you’re listening to or a hug from your child that morning." That way, you'll get in the habit of forbidding negative circumstances from blanketing your whole day, and you'll learn to see them as just one small part of an otherwise good day.

7. Focus on small goals instead of big ones. 多為自己制定一些易實現(xiàn)的短期目標，努力實現(xiàn)它們

Pledging to lose 20 pounds or run a marathon seem like goals that will lead to happiness, except that people have a tendency to beat themselves up if they struggle to obtain them. "It's our natural tendency to focus on what we haven't accomplished instead of what we have," says Parker. Major life goals take time to achieve, so by focusing on not having accomplished them yet, you will start to feel down on yourself-and may even end up throwing in the towel, causing your outlook on life to worsen. However, if you focus on the small milestones that occur along the way, you will feel positive about your progress, which will give you the momentum to keep going. "If your goal is to lose 20 pounds, know that you have to do it one pound at a time. Instead of beating yourself up for still being overweight, despite weeks of dieting and exercise, congratulate yourself for dropping three pounds."

8. Help someone in need. 幫助需要幫助的人

Want to give your attitude a boost? Try making someone else's day better. A report by UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch found that volunteers are 72% more likely to characterize themselves as optimistic compared with non-volunteers. Plus, 89% of volunteers say that volunteering has improved their sense of well-being, and 92% say

that it eiches their sense of purpose in life. Find a way to give back near you by visiting VolunteerMatch.org or the Volunteers of America website.

9. Decide to be happy every day. 下定決心開心度過每一天

Many of us don't think about needing to have a positive outlook when things are going well—it's only when we're stressed out or in a foul mood that we wish we could press the "optimism button." But, according to Dr. Brown, the ideal moment to make a conscious decision to be happy is at the start of your day. "Each morning, while you're still in bed, say and repeat statements like, 'This is going to be a good day' or 'I’m looking forward to this day because…' The best time to do this is when you're relaxed and your mind is unencumbered by concerns or anxiety." By beginning your morning on the right foot, you can program your mind to be more optimistic all day long.

彼岸無盡頭 知足才長樂

Many people believe that they will be happy once they arrive at some specific goal they set for themselves. However, more often than not, once you arrive " there" you will still feel dissatisfied, and move your " there" vision to yet another point in the future. By always chasing after another "there," you are never really appreciating what you already have right "here." It is important for human beings to keep soberminded about the age-old drive to look beyond the place where you now stand. On one hand, your life is enhanced by your dreams and aspirations. On the other hand, these drives can pull you farther and farther from your enjoyment of your life right now. By learning the lessons of gratitude and abundance, you can bring yourself closer to fulfilling the challenge of living in the present.

許多人都相信，一旦他們達到了自己所設定的某個特定目標，他們就會開心、快樂。然而事實往往是，當你到達彼岸時，你還是不知足、不滿意，而且又有了新的彼岸--新的幻想和憧憬。由于你總是疲于追逐一個又一個的彼岸，你從未真正欣賞、珍惜你已經(jīng)擁有的一切。不安于現(xiàn)狀的欲望人皆有之，由來已久，但重要的是要對它保持清醒的頭腦。一方面，你的生活因為夢想和渴望而更加精彩。另一方面，這些欲望又使你越來越不懂得珍惜和享受現(xiàn)在擁有的生活。假如你能懂得感恩，學會知足，你就接近實現(xiàn)生活在現(xiàn)實中提出的要求。

Gratitude To be grateful means you are thankful for and appreciative of what you have and where you are on your path right now. Gratitude fills your heart with the joyful feeling and allows you to fully appr

eciate everything that arises on your path. As you strive to keep your focus on the present moment, you can experience the full wonder of "here."

感恩之心感恩是指你感激、珍惜自己當前所擁有的一切以及所處的人生境遇。心存感恩，你的心靈就充滿愉悅，你就能真正領會人生路上的種種體驗。如果你努力把眼光鎖定在此時此刻，你就能感受它的美妙之處。

There are many ways to cultivate gratitude. Here are just a few suggestions you may wish to try:

感恩之心需要經(jīng)常加強。許多方法可以培育感恩之心，你不妨試試以下幾種：

1. Imagine what your life would be like if you lost all that you had. This will most surely remind you of how much you do appreciate it.

1．設想如果你失去了你現(xiàn)在所擁有的一切，你的生活將會怎么樣。它肯定會使你回想起原來你是多么喜歡和珍視這一切。

2. Make a list each day of all that you are grateful for, so that you can stay conscious daily of your blessings. Do this especially when you are feeling as though you have nothing to feel grateful for. Or spend a few minutes before you go to sleep giving thanks for all that you have.

2．每天都列出那些值得你感激的事物，那樣你就能時時刻刻意識到自己的幸運。每天都要這么做，尤其是當你覺得好像沒有什么可感激的時候。另外你也可以每天臨睡前花幾分鐘感恩自己所擁有的一切。

3. Spend time offering assistance to those who are less fortunate than you, so that you may gain perspective.

3．花時間幫助那些沒有你那么幸運的人，這樣你也許會對生活有正確的認識。 However you choose to learn gratitude is irrelevant. What really matters is that you create a space in your consciousness for appreciation for all that you have right now, so that you may live more joyously in your present moment.

其實，你選擇何種方法去學會感恩，這無關緊要，真正重要的是你應該有意識地努力去欣賞和珍視你現(xiàn)在所擁有的一切，這樣你就可以更快樂地享受你目前的生活。

Abundance One of the most common human fears is scarcity. Many people are afraid of not having enough of what they need or want, and so they are always striving to get to a point when they would finally have enough.

知足常樂貧窮是人類最普遍的恐懼之一。許多人擔心自己的所需所求不夠，所以他們總是孜孜以求有朝一日能心滿意足，別無他求。

Alan and Linda always dreamed of living "the good life." Both from poor working-class families, they married young and set out to fulfill their mutual goal of becoming wealthy. They both worked very hard for years, amassing a small fortune, so they could move from their two-bedroom home to a palatial seven-bedroom home in the most upscale neighborhood. They focused their energies on accumulating all the things they believed signified abundance: membership in the local exclusive country club, luxury cars, designer clothing, and high-class society friends. No matter how much they accumulated, however, it never seemed to be enough. They were unable to erase the deep fear of scarcity both had acquired in childhood. They needed to learn the lesson of abundance. Then the stock market crashed in 1987, and Alan and Linda lost a considerable amount of money. A bizarre but costly lawsuit depleted another huge portion of their savings. One thing led to another, and they found themselves in a financial disaster. Assets needed to be sold, and eventually they lost the country club membership, the cars, and the house. It took several years and much hard work for Alan and Linda to land on their feet, and though they now live a life far from extravagant, they have taken stock of their lives and feel quite blessed. Only now, as they assess what they have left -- a solid, loving marriage, their health, a dependable income, and good friends -- do they realize that true abundance comes not from amassing, but rather from appreciating.

艾倫和琳達都來自貧苦的工人家庭，都一直夢想著過上"好日子"。他們早早

英語短文閱讀篇二：小學英語小短文和閱讀理解

1.

My name is Tom. My birthday is on 2nd of June. The weather is sunny and hot. It’s my favourite season. On my birthday, I usually have a birthday party. Sometimes I have a picnic with my family. Tomorrow is my birthday. I am cleaning the room now. My mum is making a birthday cake for me.

根據(jù)上面短文的意思判斷下面的句子是否正確，正確的在句子前面的括號里打“√”，不正確的打“×”

( )1.Tom’s birthday is on Children’s Day.

( )2.It’s warm and sunny in summer.

( )3. Today is June 1st.

( )4. Tom’s mother can make a birthday cake.

( )5.Usually there is a birthday party on Tom’s birthday.

2.

Look!This is a picture of Mr.Brown't family. The man in a biack coat is Mr.Brown.The woman near him is Mrs.Brown,The little girl in a red coat is Sue. The tall boy behind her is Jim,her brother.The family is now in China.Tomorrow is Children's Day.MR brown wants to buy some presents for his children. Sue wants a new skirt,but Jim wants a new bike. How happy they are!

1.Whose picture is this?

____________________________________________.

2.Where's the family now?

____________________________________________.

3.Who is the little girl in a red coat?

____________________________________________.

4.What presents do Mr Brown's children want to buy?

____________________________________________.

5.Which festival is tomorrow?

____________________________________________.

3.

Betty and KittyBetty and Kitty are twins. They’re 12 years old. They look the same. But they have different hobbies. Betty likes collecting stamps. She has many beautiful stamps. They’re from different cities and countries. But Kitty likes growing flowers. The flowers are all very beautiful.Betty and Kitty both like reading books. Betty likes reading storybooks. But Kitty likes reading science books.On Sunday,they usually ride bikes to the park. They can play with their friends there. Sometimes their parents go there, too.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，判斷下列句子的正誤，正確的寫“T”，錯誤的寫“F”。( ) 1. Betty is Kitty’s sister.

( ) 1. Betty likes growing flowers.

( ) 2. Kitty likes reading storybooks.

( ) 3. They’re twelve years old.

( ) 4. They usually take a bus to the park on Saturday.

4.

Lovely pandas’faces look like cats’, but their fat bodies and short tails are like bears’. Pandas are very lovely and they are friendly to people. People likes them very much.Most Pandas live in China. The

northwestern part ofSichuan Province(省) and southern part of Gansu Province are their hometowns. Pandas like to climb trees. They usually live in the forests of high mountains, eat bamboo and drink spring water.

根據(jù)短文的意思，選出正確的答案。

( )1. The panda mainly lives in.

A. America B. Shanghai C. London D. China

( )2. Is like a cat’s.

A. The panda B. The panda’s face C. The panda’s body D. The panda’s tail

( )3. Where are the pandas’ hometowns? A. Guangdong and Gansu. B. Sichuan and Suzhou.C. Gansu and Sichuan D. Hubei and Sichuan

( )4. What’s the panda’s main food? A. Rice. B. Meat. C. Bamboo. D. Grass.

5.

Four Good FriendsMary, Nancy, Ron and Kate are good friends. Mary’s favorite number is 3 and her favorite country is France. 16 is Nancy’s number, and America is her favorite country. Ron likes Japan very much. 30 is his favorite number. Whose favorite number is 60? Oh, it is Kate. Kate’s father works in Chinese food very much and they also like Chinese people. Kate’s lucky number is 6. All of them hope that one day they can travel the world together.

閱讀短文，回答問題。

1. What’s Mary’s favorite number?

2. What’s Nancy’s favorite country?

3. What’s Kate’s father’s job?

4. Does Kate like Chinese food?

6.

Hello. My name is Millie. I’m thirteen years old. I’m a good boy. I often play volleyball so .I’m fit and healthy. For breakfast, I always have some bread and an egg and I drink a glass of orange juice. I sometimes have rice with fish and an apple for lunch. I really love apples, because “An apple a day keeps the doctor away（離開）”. In the evening, I sometimes have a glass of milk or a cup of green tea and some biscuits. For dinner, I often have soup, meat and vegetables. I like vegetables because they are fresh and healthy. They are good for me. Look at me! How tall and strong I am now!

( )Millie is 14 this year.

( )Millie likes football very much.

( )Millie often drinks orange juice for breakfast.

( )Millie likes apples because they’re healthy.

( )I often have vegetables for dinner.

7.

Zip:What’s your favourite food, Zoom?

Zoom:I like beef, but I’m heavy now. I have to eat vegetables. What about you, Zip?

Zip:I like chicken. It’s tasty. Do you like fruits, Zoom.

Zoom:Yes, carrot juice is my favourite It’s fresh and healthy.

Zip:I like fruits. But I don’t like strawberries. They’re sour.

1、Beef is Zoom’s favowrite food.（ ）

2、Zoom can eat a let of meat.（ ）

3、Zoom likes carrot juice because it’s fresh and healthy.（ ）

4、Zip likes strawberries because they’re sour.（ ）

5、Zip’s favourite food is chicken.（ ）

8.

Jane is a student. She is fifteen. She lives with her parents and her grandfather. Her grandfather is seventy years old. He has got a backache. He needs to see a doctor. But Jane’s parents are very busy. Her father is a policeman. Her mother is a teacher. So Jane wants to go to hospital with her grandfather after school. She hopes her grandfather gets better soon.

（ ）1. What’s Jane’s job?

A. A teacher B. A policewoman C. A student

（ ）2. Who needs to see a doctor?

A. Jane B. Jane’s parents C. Jane’s grandfather

9

Liu Tao: Hi, Mike. Nice to see you.

Mike: Nice to see you, too. Liu Tao.

Liu Tao: What day is it today?

Mike: It’s Thursday. What lessons do you have in this morning?

Liu Tao: We have Maths, Chinese, Art, and Science.

Mike: Oh, I like PE very much. But we don’t have PE today.

Liu Tao: We have PE and Computer Studies this afternoon.

Mike: Great! Do you like PE?

Liu Tao: No, I don’t. I like English very much. Tomorrow we will have an English lesson in the morning. Mike: It’s time for class. Let’s go!

閱讀理解，并判斷。

( )1. Liu Tao has PE in the afternoon.

( )2. Liu Tao has six lessons today.

( )3. Liu Tao doesn’t like English.

( )4. Liu Tao will have English lesson on Friday morning.

10

Mr Brown lives in a nice house in a small town with his wife(妻子) , Mrs Brown. From Monday to Friday he works in an office near his house. He is free on Saturdays and Sundays. He has a nice garden beside his house. He likes growing flowers and he often works in the garden on Saturdays and Sundays. The flowers are very beautiful and Mrs Brown likes them very much. She often helps Mr Brown.

( )1. Mr Brown lives in _________with his wife.

A. a city B. a small town C. a big town

( )2. He works_________ days a week in his office.

A. four B. five C. six

( )3. He isn’t _________on Saturdays and Sundays.

A. free B. busy C. happy

( )4. He likes _________ on Saturdays and Sundays.

A. working in his garden B. walking in his gardon

C. looking at his garden

( )5. Mrs Brown _________ the flowers.

A. like B. doesn’t like C. often helps

The students were having their chemistry(化學）class.Miss Li was telling the students what water was like.After that,she asked her students,"What's water?"No one spoke for a few minutes.Miss Li asked again,"Why don't you answer my question?Didn't I tell ou what water is like?"

Just then a student put up his hand and said,"Miss Li,you told us that water has no color and no smell.However,where to find such kind of water?The water in the river behind my house is always black and it has a bad smell."Most of the students agreed with him.

"I'm sorry,children."said the teacher,"Our water is getting dirtier and dirtier.That's a problem."

Choose the best answer:

1.What were the students doing?

A.They were having an English class.

B.They were having a Chinese class.

C.They were having a chemistry class.

D.They were having a math class.

2.Miss Li was telling the students( )

A.what water was like

B.what air was like

C.what earth was liak

D.what weather was like

3.What colos was the water in the river behind the student's house?

A.It was white

B.It was black

C.It was clean

D.It was clear

4.Most of the children ( )the student

A.agreed with

B.wrote to

C.heard from

D.sent for

5.Why did the water in the river have color?

A.Because it was getting more ande more

B.Because it was getting less and less

C.Because it was getting cleaner and cleaner

D.Because it was getting dirtier and dirtier

2 There is another aspect of flying we must now know about, that is flying speeds. There are, in fact, tow kinds of speed: the ground speed, which is the actual speed of the plane in relation to the ground, and the air speed, which is the speed relative to the air. These are two quite different things.

Let us go back to the kite for a moment. If, in still air, you run with a kite at five miles per hour, its ground speed will be five miles per hour because that is the actual speed at which you are pulling it over the ground. Now, suppose you are running at five miles per hour. The ground speed will still be the same but, because the air is passing the kite at ten miles per hour, the air speed of the kite will be ten miles per hour; that is , the speed at which you are running plus the speed of the air blowing past the kite. Stand still with your kite in the same breeze. Its ground speed is now nothing, but the air is passing the kite at five miles per hour, so its air seed is five miles per hour.

Ground speed decides how long an plane will take to fly from one place to another. Air speed provides the lifting force and the drag. Your kite will remain in the air in a good breeze even if you stand still, and you will still feel the drag on the string.

36. In fact, there are two kinds of speed:

one is the ground speed, the other is ____.

A. flying speed B. full speed

C. air speed D. first speed

37. What’s the ground speed if you run with a kite at five miles per hour in still air.

A. It will be five kilometers per hour.

B. It will be more than five kilometers per hour.

C. It will be five miles per hour.

D. It will be five feet per hour.

38. According to the passage, what is the running speed plus the air speed of the kite?

A. Ten miles an hour B. Five miles an hour

C. At least five meters. D. More than ten miles

39. Air speed provides _____ and drag.

A. motive forceB. wind force

C. lifting force D. constant force

40. How many different things does the writer talk about.

A. Three.B. Two. C. One. D. Four.

Jack is a twenty-year-old young man. Two years ago, when he finished middle school, he found work in a shop. Usually he works until ten o'clock in the evening. He is very tired when he gets home. After a quick supper he goes to bed and soon falls asleep. His grandma who lives downstairs is satisfied with (滿意) him.

One day, on his way home, he met Mary. They were both happy. He asked the girl to his house, she agreed happily. He bought some fruit and drinks for her. And they talked about their school, teachers, classmates and their future (未來). They talked for a long time.

“Have a look at your watch, please,” said the girl. “What time is it now?”

“Sorry, something is wrong with my watch,” said Jack. “Where's yours?”

“I left it at home.”

Jack thought for a moment and found a way. He began to stamp his foot on the floor, “Bang! Bang! Bang!”

The sound woke his grandma up. The old woman shouted downstairs, “It's twelve o'clock in the night,

英語短文閱讀篇三：初中英語小短文30篇

1 Dogs

People often say that a dog is man's best friend. Over thousands of years, man has taught his dogs to do many kinds of work besides guarding the home. For example, sheepdogs are famous for their ability to control a flock of hundreds of sheep.

Dogs have been used to aid disabled people for centuries. A guide dog can lead its blind owner. Nowadays, dogs can be taught to turn on light switches, open refrigerator doors and dial the telephone for their disabled owners. For the majority of people, however, dogs are simply pets and friends for both young and old members of the family.

guard 看守，看護 sheepdog 牧羊犬 flock 群 aid 幫助

disabled 殘疾人 century 世紀guide dog 導盲犬 dial 撥 majority 大多數(shù)

狗

人們總是說狗是人類最好的朋友。幾千年來，除了看家外，人類還教會了狗去做許多其他的事，例如，牧羊犬就因其可以控制數(shù)百只羊的羊群而出名。

狗用來幫助殘疾人已有好幾個世紀了。導盲犬可以為盲主人引路�，F(xiàn)在，人們還教狗為殘疾主人打開電燈、開冰箱和撥電話。然而，對于

大多數(shù)人來說，狗只是家里老人和孩子們的寵物和朋友。

2 Detective Work

A bank robber stole a lot of money. He was caught and sent to prison, but the money was never found. When he came out of prison, they watched him to see what he would do. Here is the detective, reporting to the inspector. "Yes, sir, I found Johnny . I followed him all around the town, but frankly, I couldn't make anything out of what he bought. Here's the list."

shirt , heavy crowbar, box of chocolates , shovel, heavy hammer, bunch of flowers .The inspector said, "Good. That helps me a lot. Do you remember how we watched him helping his neighbour, old Mrs. Judson to cover her backyard with cement?

detective 偵探的偵探 robber 強盜，盜賊 prison 監(jiān)獄

inspector 檢察官 frankly 坦白地，真誠地 crowbar 鐵撬，撬棒

shovel 鏟，鐵鏟 hammer 鐵錘，錘子 backyard 后院 cement 水泥

偵探工作

一個盜賊從銀行偷了很多錢。他被抓住送到監(jiān)獄，但是錢沒找到。 當他從監(jiān)獄出來時，他被監(jiān)視，看他會做什么。這不，偵探正向檢察官報告：“是的，先生，我發(fā)現(xiàn)了強尼•阿米塔基，我跟著他轉(zhuǎn)遍了全鎮(zhèn)，但坦白說，我不能從他買的東西中推斷出什么。這里是清單。” 襯衫、大鐵撬、一盒巧克力鐵鏟、大鐵錘、一束花 。

檢察官說：“好，這對我很有幫助。你還記得我們看到他是怎么幫他的鄰居，賈德森老太太用水泥鋪院子的嗎？”

3 What is Time? （Nursery Rhyme）

Time is grain for peasants.

Time is wealth for workers.

Time is life for doctors.

Time is victory for soldiers.

Time is knowledge for students.

Time is speed for scientists.

Time is money for businessmen.

Time is everything for all of us.

Therefore, seize the time of today!

grain 糧食wealth 財富 victory 勝利 seize 抓住，把握

時間是什么（童謠一首）

對農(nóng)民來說，時間就是糧食。對工人來說，時間就是財富。對醫(yī)生來說，時間就是生命。

對士兵來說，時間就是勝利。對學生來說，時間就是知識。對科學家來說，時間就是速度。

對企業(yè)家來說，時間就是金錢。對我們大家來說，時間就是一切。因此，把握今天!

4 Perfect Match

A rich woman is so proud of a valuable antique vase that she decides to have her bedroom painted the same colour as the vase. Several painters try to mix the colour right, but none comes close enough to satisfy the woman.

Eventually, a painter comes. He is confident that he can mix the proper colour. The woman is pleased with the result, and the painter becomes famous. Years later, he retires and turns the business over to his son. "Dad,"asks the son, "there's something I've got to know. How did you get

those walls to match the vase so perfectly?"

"Son,” the father replies, "I painted the vase."

proud of 自豪 valuable 值錢的antique vase 古董花瓶 paint 用油漆漆

satisfy 滿意 eventually 最終 confident 有信心的 retire 退休

match 和??相配

絕配

一個有錢的婦人感到非常驕傲，因為她有一只值錢的古董花瓶，她決定把她的臥室漆成和花瓶一樣的顏色。好幾個油漆匠試圖調(diào)出正確的顏色，但是沒有一個人調(diào)出的顏色能讓婦人滿意。

最后，來了一個油漆匠。他很有信心可以調(diào)出合適的顏色。果然婦人對最終的效果感到滿意，漆匠也因此成名。

幾年后，漆匠退休了，他把生意交給了兒子�！鞍职�，”兒子問，“有件事我想知道。你是如何調(diào)配出和花瓶一樣的顏色的？” “兒子，”父親回答，“我把花瓶也一起漆了�！�

5 A Barbecue

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