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原著作者｜Louisa May Alcott * In nineteenth century America * The Civil War had not yet ended * * Snow fell quietly * Covering a small town in New England * * At the end of the dark street * Warm lights glowed from a neighbors grand house * * Jo leaned against the frozen window * Staring at a light that did not belong to them * * Inside the house it was cold * The fire in the hearth burned weakly...

原著作者｜列夫·托尔斯泰 * In nineteenth-century Russia heavy snow covers every palace in St Petersburg * At the Moscow station hot steam screams in the freezing wind * Anna Karenina steps off the train a black veil hiding her beautiful eyes * Through the thick smoke she sees the young officer Vronsky * Their eyes meet in the snow as if the whole world has gone silent * At that moment a worker fall...

中国建筑故事 * * Today, we are going to tell a story about the Forbidden City. * When it comes to the Forbidden City, a profound pride stirs in the soul of every Chinese, rooted in the legacy of Zhu Di, the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. * Braving countless obstacles, he moved the imperial capital from Nanjing to Beijing, ushering in the history of Beijing as the imperial capital of the Ming D...

原著作者｜简·奥斯汀 * In the nineteenth century English countryside * the sunlight over Norland Park * once gently wrapped the Dashwood familys daily life * After the long illness of the estate owner * that stability suddenly shattered * By the rules of the time * the inheritance went entirely to the half brother John * Leaving the mother and her three daughters without a place to stay * John was...

原著作者｜威廉·萨默塞特·毛姆 * In London in the early twentieth century there lived a man named Charles * He had a kind wife two young children and a steady job * Their family life was calm and warm a perfect picture in the eyes of others * Yet inside Charles always felt an emptiness * He lived each day by routine but never found true happiness * This emptiness was not because life was bad but bec...

原著作者｜居伊·德·莫泊桑 * In the gray dawn of Paris the streets are still asleep * By an ordinary window a woman sits watching carriages pass slowly * Well dressed women move below their skirts swaying softly in the morning light * She turns away to a quiet narrow room with old furniture kept in order * She was not born poor only ordinary and to her this feels unjust * At dusk the fire is lit and...

原著作者｜奥斯特洛夫斯基 * In the early 20th century during the Soviet Russian Revolution * The place is Shepetivka a small town in Ukraine * Twelve year old Pavel had a very hard life * His father passed away early and his mother worked as a cook * At a young age he had already taken on the heavy burden of life * Unable to bear the priest's bullying * He sprinkled tobacco dust into the priest's d...

出自｜伊索寓言 * Once upon a time * on a sunny hill * lived a boy named Sam * Sam was a shepherd * He watched his sheep * every single day * But Sam was bored * Very very bored * It is too quiet he said * I want some fun * So he shouted loud * Wolf Wolf * A wolf is chasing the sheep * The villagers heard him * They ran up the hill * Where is the wolf they asked * Sam laughed at them * Haha I trick...

出自｜格林童话 * Once upon a time * in a house near the deep green forest * lived a sweet girl * Everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood * She always wore a bright red cape * made by her dear grandmother * One sunny morning her mother said, * “Little Red, please take this basket to grandmother. * She is feeling a little sick today. * Remember, stay on the path * and never ever talk to strangers...

原著作者｜Yoko Sano * Once upon a time there was a cat * a chubby Silver Shorthair * His eyes were like green jewels * He lived a million times * He died a million times * A million people loved him * but the Silver Shorthair loved no one * One life he was a King’s cat * He hated the King and his gold * Another life he was a thief’s cat * He hated the thief and the dark * Then one day he was a fre...

原著作者｜Victor Hugo * Outside the window * the cold wind howled * Whoosh! * Whoosh! * Inside the small fisherman's hut * it was warm and dim * Jeanne sat by the fire * mending an old fishing net * Her five children were asleep in their beds * breathing soft and slow * Jeanne looked at the clock * “My husband is still out on the sea,” * she whispered * “The storm is so strong tonight.” * She worr...

原著作者｜Hans Christian Andersen * Deep in the ocean lived a mermaid named Mia * Mia had a voice sweet and clear as a bell * She loved to hear stories about the world above * One day she said, “I will see the golden sun.” * On her fifteenth birthday Mia swam to the surface * The sky was gold and the air was very warm * Suddenly a giant storm hit a large ship * A young prince fell into the cold da...

出自｜伊索寓言 * On a long cold winter morning * a farmer walked slowly across his quiet field * The sky was pale and grey, * and snow covered the ground like a soft blanket * The farmer pulled his coat tighter * and breathed warm air into his hands * Winter was hard this year * for people and for animals * As he walked * something dark caught his eye near a frozen stone * He stopped * and looked...

原著作者｜Joseph Jacobs * Once upon a time * three little pigs left their home * to explore the big wide world * Their mother gave them a hug and said, * “Work hard and be safe, * and watch out for the Big Bad Wolf!” * The first little pig was a bit lazy * He found some yellow straw * and built a house very quickly * “It looks good,” he said * and he went to sleep * The second little pig liked to...

原著作者｜Keiko Kasza * Once upon a time * there was a Giant * who had a large and lovely garden * The grass was soft and green, * and beautiful flowers shone like stars * Every afternoon after school * the children used to go and play in the Giant's garden * They were so happy there * listening to the birds sing * But one day * the Giant came back from a long trip * When he saw the children playi...

出自｜一千零一夜 * Once upon a time * in a beautiful kingdom far away * lived a princess named Turandot * Turandot was very beautiful * but her heart was cold as ice * She did not want to marry anyone * She sat on a high throne of frost * and made a strict rule * “If you want to be my friend,” she said, * “you must answer three riddles. * If you answer wrong, * you must go away forever.” * Many pr...

原著作者｜吕丽娜 * Once upon a time * in a sunny little village * lived a boy named Timmy * Timmy had a bad habit * He loved to sleep late * and do nothing all day * His favorite word was * "Later" * "Timmy, look at the blue sky," said his mom * "Later," yawned Timmy * "Timmy, let's fly a kite!" shouted his friends * "Later," said Timmy * and he closed his eyes again * One morning * Timmy met a my...

出自｜伊索寓言 * The summer sun * was burning hot * A thirsty crow * flew to a spot * His throat was dry, * he felt so weak * He could not find * water for his beak. * Suddenly he saw * a tall gray jar * Standing in the garden, * not very far. * He flew right down * with a happy caw, * But when he looked in, * here is what he saw * The water was there * but very low * His beak could not reach; * i...

原著作者｜Keiko Kasza * One sunny afternoon * a little pig got lost * He knocked on a door * hoping for help * * But the door opened * and there stood Mr. Fox * He looked at the pig * with a hungry smile * * My lucky day * shouted the Fox * Dinner is here * knocking on my door * * He grabbed the pig * and dragged him inside * Get into the pan * it is time to roast * * Wait Mr. Fox * said the cleve...

原著作者｜栗良平 * It was New Year's Eve * in snowy Hokkaido * The busiest night * for the soba shop below * The last customer left * the air was still and deep * The owner and his wife * were preparing to sleep * Then the door opened * a mother stepped inside * With two little boys * trying to hide * Their clothes were old * but clean and neat * "Excuse me, sir— * can we have a seat? * Just one b...

出自｜格林童话 * Long ago * in a bright and peaceful kingdom * a baby princess was finally born * The whole land celebrated * for the king and queen had waited many years * Fairies from far away * came to bless the child * One fairy touched the baby gently. * “I give her grace,” * Another said, * “I give her beauty of heart and smile.” * A third offered, * “I give her courage and kindness.” * But...

原著作者｜O. Henry * On a cold Christmas Eve * Della sat in a small quiet room * counting her coins one by one * One, two, three * that was all * Not enough for a gift worthy of Jim * The winter wind sang outside, * and the room felt even smaller inside * Della looked around the simple room, * full of warm memories with Jim * Then she touched her long brown hair, * soft and bright like a warm rive...

原著作者｜Benjamin Tabart * Jack lived with his mother in a small warm house * They were poor * but they were happy together * Their only cow Daisy gave them hope * One day, * Daisy stopped giving milk * Jack's mother told him to take her to the market * to sell and get some money * On the way, * Jack met a mysterious old man * The man offered five glowing magic beans for Daisy * He said the beans...

出自｜格林童话 * Once upon a quiet night * in a small town * there lived a kind shoemaker and his gentle wife * They worked hard every day * but their shop was almost empty * Still, they stayed hopeful * and shared warm smiles with everyone * One evening * the shoemaker placed his last piece of leather on the table * “I will cut it tomorrow,” he whispered * His wife touched his hand softly * “Good...

原著作者｜Jonathan Swift * Once upon a time * a brave man sailed the sea * His name was Gulliver * The ship hit a storm * he washed up on a strange land * This was Brobdingnag * the Land of Giants * Gulliver was tiny * as small as a doll * The green grass was very tall * The flowers were big * bigger than his head * A huge farmer found him * with hands so wide * He picked Gulliver up * He carried...