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Once upon a time, animals were experiencing hunger on a land. There was dry land everywhere. They tried many ways to grow plants. Yet they didn't succeed. A rabbit was walking sadly across the land because of the bad situation. Suddenly a wizard came along. The wizard gave the rabbit a bag filled with flowers and told him they were magical, and that they were even more magical if he knew how to use them.
The rabbit was very hungry, but he decided not to eat the flowers. He wanted to put them to good use. On his way home, the rabbit met a poor old sheep. "Can you give me something to eat?" asked the sheep. The rabbit gave a flower to the sheep. After he did this, the flower shone with thousands of colours. The old sheep became very healthy. The rabbit continued on his way. He met a duck and a crying chick. The rabbit had nothing except his flowers, and he gave them some flowers too.
When he got home, he only had a few flowers left. At that moment, his little brother started crying because of hunger. He gave his brother the rest. At that moment, the wizard appeared again. He asked the rabbit to go outside and see what happened.
The rabbit went out, and he found the whole land turned into a green place. There was enough water and food to feed all the animals.
The rabbit was very happy because he could bring happiness to everyone. Sometimes small help can change a lot. Everyone can make a difference.
词汇
hunger $ ∧ $ h $ \Lambda \eta \g e $ (r)/ n. 饥饿 wizard $ ∧ $ w $ \mathrm{i z} $ $ \mathrm{d} $ / n. 男巫
succeed /sək'si:d/ vi. 达到目的；做成 shine /ʃaɪn/ vi. 发光(过去式 shone)
appear /ə'pɪə(r)/ vi. 出现 feed /fi:d/ vt. 喂养 make a difference 产生影响
句型
When he got home, he only had a few flowers left. 当他回到家时，他只剩下一些花了。 left 此处作形容词，表示“余留的，剩下的”。
理解
1. Whom did the rabbit give the flowers to
2. Have you done anything for the animals? Share it with us
Anansi the wise
Some people thought they knew everything. Anansi the spider didn't think that. He was a clever spider. And he knew to have real wisdom, he had to learn more.
One day, Anansi found an empty gourd on the ground and he had an idea. "If I get advice from others and put it in this gourd, then I'll be wiser than anyone else in the world."
So, he went from house to house and asked the other creatures, "What's your best piece of advice?" And they were all happy to share their wisdom because they could see that Anansi needed it.
The snail said, "Don't be in a hurry. Life is not a 100-metre race."
The butterfly said, "Life is short. Enjoy every day."
The ant said, "You'll never be great on your own. Everyone needs the help of others."
Anansi was very happy with all the advice. And after he filled the gourd, he thought to himself, "Now, I have more wisdom than anyone else. I must hide the wisdom, so no one can steal it." He looked and saw a hole high up in a tree, and he had an idea.
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to climb the tree with his other six legs. But the gourd was too big and he couldn't climb. His son was nearby watching him. "Daddy," he said, "why don't you tie the gourd to your back and then climb the tree?" "That's very good advice," said Anansi. "Thank you for sharing it with me." And then Anansi realized that advice was only useful when he shared it with someone. So he opened the gourd. All the advice flew into the sky and travelled across the land. And wisdom came to everyone.
词汇
spider /'spaɪdə(r)/ n. 蜘蛛
wisdom /'wɪzdəm/ n. 智慧
gourd /gʊəd/ n. 葫芦
creature $ \wedge $ kri:t $ \int\partial $ (r)/ n. 动物
hide /haɪd/ vt. 藏
tie /taI/ vt. 系，拴
句型
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to climb the tree with his other six legs. 阿南西把葫芦夹在两条腿之间，试图用另外的六条腿爬上那棵树。
理解
1. Where did Anansi plan to hide the gourd filled with wisdom
2. How do you understand the snail's saying "Don't be in a hurry. Life is not a 100-metre race
Once upon a time, animals were experiencing hunger on a land. There was dry land everywhere. They tried many ways to grow plants. Yet they didn't succeed. A rabbit was walking sadly across the land because of the bad situation. Suddenly a wizard came along. The wizard gave the rabbit a bag filled with flowers and told him they were magical, and that they were even more magical if he knew how to use them.
The rabbit was very hungry, but he decided not to eat the flowers. He wanted to put them to good use. On his way home, the rabbit met a poor old sheep. "Can you give me something to eat?" asked the sheep. The rabbit gave a flower to the sheep. After he did this, the flower shone with thousands of colours. The old sheep became very healthy. The rabbit continued on his way. He met a duck and a crying chick. The rabbit had nothing except his flowers, and he gave them some flowers too.
When he got home, he only had a few flowers left. At that moment, his little brother started crying because of hunger. He gave his brother the rest. At that moment, the wizard appeared again. He asked the rabbit to go outside and see what happened.
The rabbit went out, and he found the whole land turned into a green place. There was enough water and food to feed all the animals.
The rabbit was very happy because he could bring happiness to everyone. Sometimes small help can change a lot. Everyone can make a difference.
词汇
hunger $ ∧ $ h $ \Lambda \eta \g e $ (r)/ n. 饥饿 wizard $ ∧ $ w $ \mathrm{i z} $ $ \mathrm{d} $ / n. 男巫
succeed /sək'si:d/ vi. 达到目的；做成 shine /ʃaɪn/ vi. 发光(过去式 shone)
appear /ə'pɪə(r)/ vi. 出现 feed /fi:d/ vt. 喂养 make a difference 产生影响
句型
When he got home, he only had a few flowers left. 当他回到家时，他只剩下一些花了。 left 此处作形容词，表示“余留的，剩下的”。
理解
1. Whom did the rabbit give the flowers to
A poor old sheep, a duck, a crying chick and his little brother.
?2. Have you done anything for the animals? Share it with us
Yes. A little bird fell from the tree and I fed it with some rice and water. I helped it stand up and later it flew away.
.Anansi the wise
Some people thought they knew everything. Anansi the spider didn't think that. He was a clever spider. And he knew to have real wisdom, he had to learn more.
One day, Anansi found an empty gourd on the ground and he had an idea. "If I get advice from others and put it in this gourd, then I'll be wiser than anyone else in the world."
So, he went from house to house and asked the other creatures, "What's your best piece of advice?" And they were all happy to share their wisdom because they could see that Anansi needed it.
The snail said, "Don't be in a hurry. Life is not a 100-metre race."
The butterfly said, "Life is short. Enjoy every day."
The ant said, "You'll never be great on your own. Everyone needs the help of others."
Anansi was very happy with all the advice. And after he filled the gourd, he thought to himself, "Now, I have more wisdom than anyone else. I must hide the wisdom, so no one can steal it." He looked and saw a hole high up in a tree, and he had an idea.
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to climb the tree with his other six legs. But the gourd was too big and he couldn't climb. His son was nearby watching him. "Daddy," he said, "why don't you tie the gourd to your back and then climb the tree?" "That's very good advice," said Anansi. "Thank you for sharing it with me." And then Anansi realized that advice was only useful when he shared it with someone. So he opened the gourd. All the advice flew into the sky and travelled across the land. And wisdom came to everyone.
词汇
spider /'spaɪdə(r)/ n. 蜘蛛
wisdom /'wɪzdəm/ n. 智慧
gourd /gʊəd/ n. 葫芦
creature $ \wedge $ kri:t $ \int\partial $ (r)/ n. 动物
hide /haɪd/ vt. 藏
tie /taI/ vt. 系，拴
句型
Anansi held the gourd in two legs and tried to climb the tree with his other six legs. 阿南西把葫芦夹在两条腿之间，试图用另外的六条腿爬上那棵树。
理解
1. Where did Anansi plan to hide the gourd filled with wisdom
In a hole high up in a tree.
?2. How do you understand the snail's saying "Don't be in a hurry. Life is not a 100-metre race
It means we should be more patient. If we fail, we shouldn't worry or lose hope. We should look for chances and keep trying.
."?答案
B 1. A poor old sheep, a duck, a crying chick and his little brother.
2. Yes. A little bird fell from the tree and I fed it with some rice and water. I helped it stand up and later it flew away.
C 1. In a hole high up in a tree.
2. It means we should be more patient. If we fail, we shouldn't worry or lose hope. We should look for chances and keep trying.
2. Yes. A little bird fell from the tree and I fed it with some rice and water. I helped it stand up and later it flew away.
C 1. In a hole high up in a tree.
2. It means we should be more patient. If we fail, we shouldn't worry or lose hope. We should look for chances and keep trying.
