英语小故事

The Indian Who Could Foretell the Weather

2010-03-13T23:49:04+08:00

The Indian Who Could Foretell the Weather

Two men were travelling in a very wild and lonely part of America． For days they had not even seen a house， only a few huts made of wood， or tents made of skins． Then one day they met an old Indian who earned his living by trapping animals for heir fur． They found that he knew their language and they had a little conversation with him． One of them asked him if he could tell them what the weather would be like within the next few days．

“Oh yes，”he said．“Rain is coming， and wind．Then there will be snow for two days， but after that there will be bright sunshine．”

“Is n't that wonderful？” said one man to his friend．“These old Indians know more of the secrets of Nature than we do with all our science． They have not been spoiled by civilization．” Then he turned to the old Indian．

“Tell me，”he said，“how you knew all that．”

The Indian replied，“I heard it on the radio．”

预报天气的印第安人

有两个人在美洲一个非常荒凉偏僻的地区旅行。好多天来，他们连所房子也没看到，只看见几个木棚子和皮帐篷。一天，他们遇到一个靠猎取兽皮谋生的印第安老人。他们发现他懂得他们的语言，就和他聊了一会儿。其中一个人问他，能否告知近几天的天气如何。

“哦，行啊”，他说。“就要下雨了，还要刮风。接着还得下两天雪。这以后，就是大晴天了。”

“这不是太神奇了吗？”一个旅行者对他的朋友说。“这些印第安老人深知大自然的秘密，比我们有科学知识的人知道的还多。他们并没有被现代文明所迷惑。”接着他转向印第安老人：

“请问，”他说，“你是怎么知道这一切的呢？”

印第安老人答道：“我是从无线电里听来的。”

英语幽默小故事Where’s my tooth?

2010-03-13T23:45:41+08:00

Where’s my tooth?

Tom and Jack are brothers. It’s Sunday morning. They wake up. They get out of bed. They get dressed. They wash their faces. They brush their teeth. Suddenly Tom shouts: “Where is my tooth?” Tom and Jack laugh.

The Little Bird

There is s little bird living in a beautiful animal palace. But one day, she lose her way home. How scared she is ! She missed her palace so much. She wanted to go back. But there are four difficult points she must pass. Now let’s see whether she can go back or not.

Lazy Sasa

Sasa was a lazy girl. She never did anything at home. Her mother was always saying, ” Sasa, put the table against the wall.” Sasa said,” No, mummy.” “ Sasa, put the chair in the corner.” “ No, mummy.” Replied Sasa. “ Sasa, put the shelf under the window.” “ No, mummy.” Sasa liked singing. “Ah—li—lu—ya—“ She thought to herself,” If only I can be a singer.” Suddenly, a magician appeared. He said to Sasa,” If you promise me 3 things, you can be a singer.” “OK! No problem.” Said Sasa. “First, put the table against the wall.”“OK! No problem.” Sasa put the table against the wall. “Second, put the chair in the corner.” “OK! No problem.” Sasa put the chair in the corner. “ Third, put the shelf under the window.” “OK! No problem.” Sasa put the shelf under the window. The magician was very happy. He said to Sasa,” Good! You are not a lazy girl now. if you keep this. One day you will be a singer.” Sasa was no longer lazy from then on. So several years later, she became a famous singer Sa. ( teacher shows a famous singer’s picture)

Is this a UFO?

Alien is from space. He lost his way on the earth. He made a friend little Jack here. He wanted to find a UFO to go back home. He pointed to a motorbike and asked little Jack,” Is that a UFO? Little Jack said,” No, it isn’t. ““ What is it?”“ It’s a motorbike.” Replied little Jack. Alien pointed to a spaceship and asked little Jack,” Is that a motorbike?” “No, it isn’t.” said Jack. “Is that a UFO?” “No, it isn’t.” “What is it?” asked Alien. “It’s a spaceship.” Alien pointed to a UFO and asked little Jack,” Is that a spaceship?” “No, it isn’t.” “Is that a motorbike?” “No, it isn’t.” said little Jack, shaking his head. “What is it?” Little Jack answered,” That is a UFO.” “Oh, here comes my UFO.” Alien was very happy to find a UFO to go home. He said to little Jack,” Thank you, Jack. I am going home now. Bye-bye.”

A Wolf

One day, a wolf sat like a dog. At this time, a cat and a rabbit saw the wolf.

Cat : Who is that animal?

Rabbit : Which one ?

Cat : The thin animal over there.

Rabbit : Oh , is it a dog ?

Cat : No, it isn’t.

Rabbit :Is it a horse?

Cat: No, it isn’t.

Rabbit :Is it a wolf?

Cat :Oh, yes it is.

Wolf : Ha, Ha , I am a big wolf. I will eat you!

Rabbit: Oh, my god .Go!

A Dream

One day a beggar sat on a bench in a park. Soon he fell asleep.

He said to the god:” God, give me a house .” Then he had a house.

“There is a beautiful garden in front of the house. ” he said. Then there was a beautiful garden in front of the house.

“There is a living room, a kitchen , a bathroom and a bedroom in the house.” Then there was a living room, a kitchen , a bathroom and a bedroom in the house.

“And a big bed in the bedroom.” The beggar said at last. But there was nothing happen to him.

“Ouch!” he fell onto the ground.

The beggar just had a dream.

中英语文章：三八妇女节必备祝福语录

2010-03-06T20:31:36+08:00

1. The world because of had the woman, but appears particularly beautiful! The regards are only the short several lines, is actually athick true meaning! Wishes the March Eighth to be joyful, is for everyoung attractively!

　　1. 世界因为有了女人，而显得分外美丽！问候只是短短的几行，却是一个浓浓的真意！祝三八节快乐，永远年轻漂亮！

　　2. Will not have the sun, the flowers not to open; Has not liked then not having happiness; Does not have the woman also not tolove; Without the mother, also will not have the poet, also will nothave the hero. The International Working Women's Day is joyful!

　　2. 没有太阳，花朵不会开放；没有爱便没有幸福；没有女人也就没有爱；没有母亲，既不会有诗人，也不会有英雄。妇女节快乐！

　　3. What is arrogant? Cow! What is modest? Installs! What is diligent and thrifty? Digs out! What is ? Silly! What is intelligent? Blows! What beautiful woman? You! The beautiful woman holiday is joyful!

　　3. 什么是骄傲？牛呗！什么是谦虚？装呗！什么是勤俭？抠呗！什么是奉贤？傻呗！什么是聪明？吹呗！什么美女？你呗！美女节日快乐！

　　4. As soon as delivers you to tie the rose, flirts to expressone's ideas depends upon it. Delivers you a peach blossom, a change inone's fortune from bad to good depends entirely on it. Delivers you apallid to gather, hundred years good and count on it. After deliveringyou bowl of jellied bean curd to finish eating, laughed. March Eighth joyful

　　4. 送你一束玫瑰，传情达意依靠它。送你一只桃花，时来运转全靠它。送你一扎白合，百年好和指望它。送你一碗豆腐花吃完之后笑哈哈。三八节快乐！

　　5. 1000 roses give you, wants you to love itself well; 1000 papercranes give you, lets the worry be far away from you! 1000 ascendents give you, lets the good luck revolve you! The International Working Women's Day is joyful!

　　5. 一千朵玫瑰给你，要你好好爱自己；一千只纸鹤给你，让烦恼远离你！一千颗幸运星给你，让好运围绕着你！妇女节快乐

　　6. Is also the March Eighth, delivers you ten catties iron.Boils the pot nutrition soup, makes up the calcium the blood tonic.Puts a new years vacation again, the wages gives in the same old way.What question also has, looks for green jade prostitute

　　6. 又是三八节，送你十斤铁。熬锅营养汤，补钙又补血。再放一年假，工资照样给。还有啥疑问，去找翠花姐

　　7. The wife, today is March Eighth International Working Women's Day, is your great holiday! At this moment, I must give you thousands of injunctions with to send regards that this is most valuable “poor”！

　　7. 老婆，今天是三八妇女节，是你的大节日！在这个时刻，我要送给你千万个嘱咐与问候，这是最值钱的“寒酸”！

　　8. My shoulder is not very perhaps broad, but covers the wind andrain sufficiently for you; My arm is not very perhaps powerful, but canalso support blue sky for you. The International Working Women's Day isjoyful!

　　8. 也许我的肩膀不够宽广，但足以为你遮挡风雨；也许我的胳膊不够有力，但还能为你撑起一片蓝天。妇女节快乐！

　　9. The International Working Women's Day delivers you thefeminine keeping in good health law: 1 happy, facing me when long hangs the smiling face; 2 careful, completes matter which every I confessed;3 intimate, forever places me first. Has remembered?

　　9. 妇女节送你女性养生法：1开心，面对我时长挂笑容；2细心，做好每一件我交代的事；3贴心，永远把我放在第一位。记住了吗？

　　10. The world because of feminine birth, appears particularlybeautiful! Is only small regards, is actually a thick true meaning! TheInternational Working Women's Day is joyful!

　　10. 世界因为女性的诞生，显得分外美丽！只是一个小小的问候，却是一个浓浓的真意！妇女节快乐！

双语英语小故事：在巴西当公务员比中国吃香得多

2010-03-06T20:30:04+08:00

　　Late into the night, students diligently rehearse exam questions at dozens of schools in downtown Brasilia that offer people the chance for a better, more prosperous life--that of a Brazilian bureaucrat。

　　深夜，巴西利亚市区的几十间学校里，学生们还在孜孜不倦地练习考试题，这将使他们有机会过上更好、更富裕的生活——做巴西的政府公务员。

　　Generous pay, stability, and often easy hours will attract applications from as many as 10 million people this year for civil service jobs. Brazilians often refer to getting a government job as catching the "train of happiness."

　　高薪、稳定，再加上通常工作都很轻松，这在今年吸引了一千万人申请政府公务员的工作。巴西人通常把能吃上一碗公家饭称为搭上了“幸福列车”。

　　In Brazil, civil servants do very well, as the many luxurious homes with pools, servants and shiny cars in the capital Brasilia's residential areas show。

　　在巴西，公务员的待遇可是相当不错，从首都巴西利亚的居民区来看，很多人的家都非常奢侈，有游泳池、佣人和闪闪发亮的轿车。

　　There are an average of 700 applicants per job and some candidates study for years to pass an entry exam。

　　平均每个公务员职位有七百人竞争，一些人为了通过一个录取考试苦读了数年。

　　The problem is that Brazil's bloated public sector is a burden on business and the economy, leaving little money to invest in education or infrastructure. Rather than slashing jobs, the government is adding more。

　　问题是巴西膨胀的政府部门对商业及经济是一个负担，使得投入教育和基础设施建设的资金所剩无几。政府不但没有大幅度削减职位，反而增加了更多。

　　Despite an economic boom in recent years, Brazil ranks poorly in international competitiveness comparisons, due mostly to an unwieldy state apparatus that consumes about 38 percent of gross domestic product。

　　尽管近年来经济有所增长，但巴西在国际竞争力比较中的排名仍然较低，主要是因为臃肿的政府机构消耗了38%的国内生产总值。

　　An accountant or administrator in one of the gray-green ministries that flank the main avenue of Brasilia's government quarters can earn more than 10,000 reais a month, or roughly 20 times the minimum wage。

　　在巴西利亚政府区主路旁的灰绿色部委办公楼里，一个会计或行政人员每个月可以挣到一万多雷阿尔，大概是最低工资的20倍。

　　A police inspector or public prosecutor can bring home twice as much, the equivalent of around $150,000 a year. In contrast, Brazil's per capita national income stands well below $10,000 annually。

　　警督或检察官拿到手的是这个的两倍，相当于每年15万美元左右，而巴西的年均国民收入远远低于一万美元。

　　In addition, most civil servants cannot be fired unless they break the law and many receive pensions worth 100 percent of their last salary upon retirement。

　　而且，大多数公职人员不会被解雇，除非他们违反法律，许多人在退休后可以拿到的养老金都相当于他们离职时的全额薪资。

Happiness is a kind of ability

2010-02-07T15:08:00+08:00

It is a multinational company director of planning of recruitment. After each, finally only three outstanding. Last time, three applicants before examination were enclosed in a room with the monitor. Inside the room of supplies, but no telephone hris, no access to the Internet. Three people have told inspection specific what to do, just say, let a few people waited patiently for the exam questions.

The first day, three men are slightly excited, watch TV, books, look to music.

The next day, the situation began to appear. Because of the delays, some questions can become anxious constantly changing, someone with TV channels, turn to... Only one person, also with television plot happy smile, relish cooking dinner, reading builders sleep...

Five days, assessment will three people please out of the room, I say the result that can keep happy life hired. I explained: "happy is a kind of ability, in any environment keep a happy heart, can be more safely near success!

机会与挑战 Opportunities and challenges

2010-02-07T15:06:14+08:00

Opportunities and Challenges

First, I would like to know, what does your destiny offer you? Happiness, wisdom, a strong body or something else. If I had asked this question to president Nixon, he would probably had said,”Our destiny offers not the cup of despair, but the chalice of opportunity.”

Needless to say, one of the biggest opportunities given to China is the 2008 Olympic Games. Till now, we have used two sevenths of the preparation time. How much changes have you seen? New roads, new subway lines, public-exercising equipments with beautiful colors, large blocks of grass fields, and also lots of modern gyms which are under construction.

Other than those, there are even more good effects brought to us by the Olympic Games that cannot be seen directly. For example, more and more people will get to know China. I’m sure the mysterious Chinese culture will attract them strongly. And the games will also do good to the economy and environment, for it is gaining the attention of foreign investors and the awareness of environmental protection is being strengthened. What is more, Olympic Games give a unique opportunity to inspire and educate a new generation of Chinese youth with the Olympic values and the Olympic spirit. Now that we have seen so many advances, could you even imagine us losing the holding rights?

I’ve already said a lot about the Olympics and China. But I think everyone should use some time to think of this question, ”Does the Olympic Games have any special meaning to you?”

For us, I mean the Chinese youth, 2008 Olympic Games is a tremendous gift. Because what we are waiting for is to do something significant as repaying the love given to us .The society is just like a ship, and in our dreams the captain is waving his hand and saying ”Hey! Come here and take the helm! ”How charming his voice is, but we have never heard of it in our true life. This morning, however, when we wake up, we will see the Olympic Games waving its hand. After chewing, most of us will have at least one plan about what to do for the Olympic Games. And mine is to be a “comforter” ----that is someone who will give comfort to others.

At the end of my speech, I hope all the preparation will go well, and everyone will show their ability to the world. Let us seize opportunities and give a big smile to challenges.

The Nice Wedding Gift

2010-02-07T15:04:57+08:00

We attended the wedding of an acquaintance's son. Because we did not know the young man or his bride, we decided to send them a practical household gift, a fire extinguisher. Apparently, the couple mass-produced their thank-you notes because we received a card saying: Thank you very much for the nice wedding gift. We look forward to using it soon.

漂亮的结婚礼物

我们参加了一个熟人的儿子的婚礼。由于我们都不认识那个年轻人和他的新娘，所以我们决定送给他们一个实用的全家礼----一个灭火器。很明显，这对新人大批量制作了他们的感谢信，因为我们收到了一张卡片，上面写着：“非常感谢您的漂亮的结婚礼物，我们期待着不久就用到它。”

A Life for a Life 以“命”抵命

2010-01-25T21:18:21+08:00

The English author, Richard Savage, was once living inLondon in great poverty. In order to earn a little money he hadwritten the story of his life, but not many copies of the bookhad been sold in the shops, and Savage was living from hand tomouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, owing to the skill of the doctor who had lookedafter him, he got well again.

After a week or two the doctorsent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor Savage hadn't anymoney and couldn't pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. Afterseveral weeks he sent it to him again asking for his money. Inthe end he came to Savage's house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and Iexpected some gratitude from you.”

“I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and toprove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will givemy life to you.”

With these words he handed to him two volumes entitled,The life of Richard Savage.

以“命”抵命

英国作家理查德·萨维奇一度在伦敦过着贫困潦倒的生活，为了赚几个钱，他曾写了有关他自己生平的故事。但是这部书在书店里并没有卖出几本，萨维奇过着朝不保夕的日子。由于缺乏食物，他病得很厉害。后来，由于给他治疗的那个医生的高明医术，他才又恢复了健康。

过了一两个星期之后，医生给萨维奇送来了一张讨要诊费的帐单，但是贫穷的萨维奇没有钱来偿付。医生等了一个月后又送来了帐单，但仍然未索回分文。几个星期之后，他又送来帐单要钱。最后，医生本人来到了萨维奇的家中，对他说：“你明白，你是欠我一条命的，我希望你有所报答。”

“是的，”萨维奇说，“我是欠你一条命，为了向你证明我对你的诊治不是不报答，我将把我的命给你。”

说着这番话，萨维奇递给医生两卷书，名叫《理查德·萨维奇的一生》。

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

2010-01-25T21:16:48+08:00

Papa Bear,Mama Bear,and Baby Bear lived in the forest. “Ring,”went the telephone.”Come to my house for lunch,” said Auntie Bear. “Yes,we will come,”said Mama Bear. She set out bowls of stew to cool for supper. Then,the Bears went to Auntie Bear’s house. A little girl named Goldilocks lived in the village. She discovered the Bears’ house and went inside Without asking.She sat in a chair. “This chair is too hard!”she complained. The next chair was smaller,but too soft. The third chair was just right. She sat down with a flop,and the chair legs gave way. Goldilocks saw the three bowls of stew. The big bowl was much too hot! “Maybe this bowl will be cooler,”she said. Goldilocks was right,but it was too cold. She grabbed the third bowl and gobbled it down. It was just right. Then with a yawn,she headed upstairs to the bedroom. Goldilocks tried the first bed,but it was too hard. The next was too soft. Goldilocks sighed and fell asleep as she was lying in the third bed. When the Bears arrived home,Papa Bear shouted, “Somebody’s been sitting on my chair!”Mama Bear cried, “Somebody’s been sitting on my chair!”Then Baby Bear cried, “Somebody’s been sitting on my chair and now it’s all broken!” In the kitchen,Papa Bear looked into his bowl of stew.He said, “Somebody’s been eating my stew!”Mama Bear cried, “Somebody’s been eating my stew!”Baby Bear cried, “Somebody’s been eating my stew,and they ate it all up!” The three bears growled as they climbed the bedroom stairs. Papa Bear growled,”Somebody’s been sleeping in my bed!” Mama Bear growled,”Somebody’s been sleeping in my bed!” Baby Bear cried,”Somebody’s been sleeping in my bed, and there she is!” Goldilocks woke up and wanted to run away, but no one could move.They all froze in their tracks. “Please,forgive me,”Goldilocks cried. The Bears forgave her. Goldilocks quit sneaking into people’s homes. 英语童话故事译文：金凤花姑娘和三只熊熊爸爸，熊妈妈和熊宝宝居住在森林里面。 “铃，”电话来了。“来我的住处吃午餐，” 熊姑姑说。 “好的，我们会来的，”熊妈妈说。她把炖菜的碗摆好凉上准备当晚饭。然后，熊一家三口去熊姑姑的住处。一个叫金凤花的小女孩住在村子里面。她发现了熊的房子，并且没有问一下就走了进去。她坐在一张椅子上。 “这张椅子太硬了！”她抱怨。旁边的椅子更小，但是太软了。第三张椅子正合适。她坐下时发出啪的一声响，椅子腿断了。金凤花看到了三碗炖菜。大碗是太烫了！ “大概这碗会更凉，”她说。金凤花是正确的，但是它是太凉了。她抓着第三个碗，狼吞虎咽的吃了下去。正合适。然后打了个哈欠，她上楼来到了卧室。金凤花试了第一张床，但是太硬了。下一张太软。金凤花叹了口气，躺下睡着了，这时候她躺在第三张床上。当熊一家到达家里的时候，熊爸爸叫喊道， “有人坐过我的椅子！”熊妈妈喊道， “有人坐过我的椅子！”然后熊宝宝哭道， “有人坐过我的椅子，现在它全坏了！” 在厨房里，熊爸爸看了看他的炖菜的碗。他说， “有人吃过我的炖菜！”熊妈妈喊道， “有人吃过我的炖菜！”熊宝宝哭到， “有人吃过我的炖菜，现在他们把它吃完了！” 当他们爬上卧室的楼梯，这三只熊咆哮了。熊爸爸咆哮道，“有人睡过我的床！” 熊妈妈咆哮道，“有人睡过我的床！” 熊宝宝哭喊道，“有人睡过我的床，她在这里！” 金凤花醒了，想要逃跑，但是（身体）没有任何一个地方能动，它们都冻在了它们的位置上。 “请原谅我，”金凤花哭着说。熊一家原谅了她。金凤花再也不偷偷溜进别人的家了。

I am your neighbour

2010-01-25T21:13:11+08:00

　　directions: write a letter of no less than 120 words to your neighbour, who lives above your apartment in the same building and makes a lot of noise recently at night. (he is probably doing some urgent work.) your letter should be polite but tell him or her clearly that you want him to stop making noise at night and why. write a letter in the space provided on the answer sheet.

　　a letter

　　dear sir (or madam):

　　sincerely yours

　　wang fang

　　a letter

　　dear sir:

　　i am your neighbour living just under your apartment in this building. recently it seems that you make a lot of noises late at night, probably working on something. i think i can understand why some people have to work hard even at night. we are all sometimes pressed by some urgent work that has to be finished within a limited period of time. however, i wonder if you can readjust your working schedule a bit to avoid making noises late at night.

　　the noise you make disturbs my study. as i am going to graduate from college this summer, i am busy preparing for my final exams. the noise you make at night has made it impossible for me to concentrate on my study. besides, many other neighbours complain of it. one neighbour complains that she is suffering from lack of sleep due to the noise and actually makes mistakes at work that didn’t happen in the past.

　　to be brief, if you could kindly change your schedule and make less noise, all your neighbours, including me of course, will feel very much obliged to you.

　　sincerely yours

　　wang fang

　　方向：写不少于120字你的邻居，谁住在上方的同一栋大楼公寓，使大量的噪音，最近在晚上的信。 (他可能做一些紧迫的工作。)你的信，应有礼貌，但告诉他或她清楚，你希望他停止夜间噪音和原因。写在答卷上提供的空间信。

　　信

　　亲爱的先生(或女士)：

　　此致

　　王芳

　　信

　　亲爱的先生：

　　我是你的邻居的生活只是在你的公寓在这座大楼。最近似乎你的声音在深夜很多，可能对一些工作。我想我可以理解为什么有些人甚至要工作，晚上努力。我们都有时迫于一些迫切的工作，要在有限的时间内完成。不过，我想如果你能调整自己的工作时间表一点，避免在深夜的噪音。

　　您的噪音干扰我的学习。，因为我从大学毕业到今年夏天，我忙我的期末考试做准备。噪音使你在晚上已使我无法专心学习。此外，很多其他邻国的抱怨了。一邻居抱怨说，她患上因睡眠不足的噪音和实际工作中作出的错误，没有发生过。

　　简短，如果你能请更改您的日程安排，并减少噪音，您的所有邻国，包括我当然会感到非常非常感谢你。

　　此致

　　王芳