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Belling the Cat 替猫戴上铃铛

Kitty the Cat is eating all the mice. The mice are afraid to come out of their mouseholes.
Kitty: Meow…
I got you, little mouse.
Little Joe: Oh, please, Kitty!
Let me go.
I am too small to eat.
Kitty: I don’t mind.
I am very hungry right now.
(gulp!)

Kitty the Cat eats poor Little Joe and looks around for another mouse.
Kitty: That was delicious.
But I’m still not full.
I need another one.
Meow…

Lenny and Theodore are also mice. They see everything.
Lenny: Did you see that, Theodore?
Theodore: I sure did, Lenny.
It was terrible.
Lenny: Kitty is getting fatter and fatter every day.
She is eating more and more.
Theodore: Soon she will eat all of us.
We need to do something.
Lenny: You’re right.
But what can we do?
Theodore: Let’s have a meeting first.
Tell all the mice to come to my house tonight.
Lenny: Don’t worry.
I’ll tell everyone to come.
We’ll all be there.

Just then, Kitty smells the two mice and slowly walks towards them.
Theodore: Quickly, Lenny!
Hide!
Kitty is coming this way!
Kitty: Meow…
I smell mice.
Where are they?

This time the two mice are lucky. They get away from Kitty. Late in the evening, all the mice are gathered at Theodore’s house for the meeting.
Theodore: Good evening, everyone.
Thank you all for coming.
Mr. Toby: What’s up, Theo?
Why did you call us so late?
Lenny: Well, Mr. Toby, today Kitty got little Joe.
Mr. Toby: Not again!
Are you sure?
Lenny: Yes, Theodore and I saw it together.
It was really terrible.
Theodore: We must stop this now!!!
Lenny: If we don’t, we’ll all be eaten, too.
Mr. Toby: I agree with you.
But what can we do？
We are so small and helpless.
Theodore: That’s why we are here.
Together, let’s think of a way.
Mr. Toby: Let’s trap Kitty.
Mrs. Toby: But dear, Kitty is much bigger than us.
How can we trap her?
Mr. Toby: I don’t know, dear.

The mice keep thinking, but they don’t come up with any good ideas.
Theodore: Come on everyone, think harder.
Buster: Well, uh,
how about just staying away from Kitty?
Theodore: What do you mean, Buster?
Buster: It’s simple.
Just stay inside our mouseholes
and don’t come out.
Lenny: Then what do we eat, Buster?
We have to go out for food.
Or else, we’ll starve to death.
Mrs. Toby: My, my, that’s just as terrible.
I don’t want to starve.
Mr. Toby: How about just running away?
When we see Kitty coming,
just run.
Mrs. Toby: Not a bad idea, dear.
But what happens when
we don’t see Kitty coming?
Mr. Toby: I didn’t think of that.

Finally, Felix, the brightest mouse at the meeting raises his hand.
Theodore: What is it, Felix?
Speak up!
Felix: Well, uh…
How about hanging a bell
around Kitty’s neck?
When we hear the bell, we can run away.
Theodore: That’s it!!!
Why didn’t I think of that?
Lenny: You are a genius!
Hurray for Felix!!!
Mrs. Toby: Good job!!
Mr. Toby: Now we are all saved!
Let’s celebrate!
Grandpa Willy: Wait a minute!
Theodore: What’s wrong, Grandpa Willy?
Grandpa Willy: The idea is wonderful, I agree.
But I have just one question.
Lenny: What’s that, Grandpa Willy?
Grandpa Willy: WHO is going to hang the bell
around Kitty?

The whole room suddenly becomes silent. After a while, Mr. Toby opens his mouth.
Mr. Toby: Well, uh…
I would like to, but I am too old.
So how about you, Buster?
You are young and strong.
Buster: No, thank you.
I am not that strong.
Lenny would be better.
He is slim and fast.
Lenny: I am not that fast.
How about you, Felix?
You are smart.
And it was YOUR idea.
Felix: What?!
Me?!
No, thanks.
I don’t want to be eaten.
We better think of another plan.



MORAL
A good plan is of no use if it is not carried out.

Belling the Cat 替猫戴上铃铛

Kitty the Cat is eating all the mice. The mice are afraid to come out of their mouseholes.
Kitty: Meow…
I got you, little mouse.
Little Joe: Oh, please, Kitty!
Let me go.
I am too small to eat.
Kitty: I don’t mind.
I am very hungry right now.
(gulp!)

Kitty the Cat eats poor Little Joe and looks around for another mouse.
Kitty: That was delicious.
But I’m still not full.
I need another one.
Meow…

Lenny and Theodore are also mice. They see everything.
Lenny: Did you see that, Theodore?
Theodore: I sure did, Lenny.
It was terrible.
Lenny: Kitty is getting fatter and fatter every day.
She is eating more and more.
Theodore: Soon she will eat all of us.
We need to do something.
Lenny: You’re right.
But what can we do?
Theodore: Let’s have a meeting first.
Tell all the mice to come to my house tonight.
Lenny: Don’t worry.
I’ll tell everyone to come.
We’ll all be there.

Just then, Kitty smells the two mice and slowly walks towards them.
Theodore: Quickly, Lenny!
Hide!
Kitty is coming this way!
Kitty: Meow…
I smell mice.
Where are they?

This time the two mice are lucky. They get away from Kitty. Late in the evening, all the mice are gathered at Theodore’s house for the meeting.
Theodore: Good evening, everyone.
Thank you all for coming.
Mr. Toby: What’s up, Theo?
Why did you call us so late?
Lenny: Well, Mr. Toby, today Kitty got little Joe.
Mr. Toby: Not again!
Are you sure?
Lenny: Yes, Theodore and I saw it together.
It was really terrible.
Theodore: We must stop this now!!!
Lenny: If we don’t, we’ll all be eaten, too.
Mr. Toby: I agree with you.
But what can we do？
We are so small and helpless.
Theodore: That’s why we are here.
Together, let’s think of a way.
Mr. Toby: Let’s trap Kitty.
Mrs. Toby: But dear, Kitty is much bigger than us.
How can we trap her?
Mr. Toby: I don’t know, dear.

The mice keep thinking, but they don’t come up with any good ideas.
Theodore: Come on everyone, think harder.
Buster: Well, uh,
how about just staying away from Kitty?
Theodore: What do you mean, Buster?
Buster: It’s simple.
Just stay inside our mouseholes
and don’t come out.
Lenny: Then what do we eat, Buster?
We have to go out for food.
Or else, we’ll starve to death.
Mrs. Toby: My, my, that’s just as terrible.
I don’t want to starve.
Mr. Toby: How about just running away?
When we see Kitty coming,
just run.
Mrs. Toby: Not a bad idea, dear.
But what happens when
we don’t see Kitty coming?
Mr. Toby: I didn’t think of that.

Finally, Felix, the brightest mouse at the meeting raises his hand.
Theodore: What is it, Felix?
Speak up!
Felix: Well, uh…
How about hanging a bell
around Kitty’s neck?
When we hear the bell, we can run away.
Theodore: That’s it!!!
Why didn’t I think of that?
Lenny: You are a genius!
Hurray for Felix!!!
Mrs. Toby: Good job!!
Mr. Toby: Now we are all saved!
Let’s celebrate!
Grandpa Willy: Wait a minute!
Theodore: What’s wrong, Grandpa Willy?
Grandpa Willy: The idea is wonderful, I agree.
But I have just one question.
Lenny: What’s that, Grandpa Willy?
Grandpa Willy: WHO is going to hang the bell
around Kitty?

The whole room suddenly becomes silent. After a while, Mr. Toby opens his mouth.
Mr. Toby: Well, uh…
I would like to, but I am too old.
So how about you, Buster?
You are young and strong.
Buster: No, thank you.
I am not that strong.
Lenny would be better.
He is slim and fast.
Lenny: I am not that fast.
How about you, Felix?
You are smart.
And it was YOUR idea.
Felix: What?!
Me?!
No, thanks.
I don’t want to be eaten.
We better think of another plan.



MORAL
A good plan is of no use if it is not carried out.

The Wolf and the House Dog 狼和家犬


A tired and hungry Wolf is looking for food in the forest.
Wolf: I’m so tired and hungry.
I looked for food all day.
But there is no food.
I can’t even find a Rabbit.

Just then a little Rabbit hops by.
Wolf: Oh, look！It’s a Rabbit!
I will catch it and eat it for lunch.

The Rabbit sees the Wolf, too.
Rabbit: It’s a Wolf! I better run away!
Hey, but the Wolf looks really tired.
Yeah, he looks old and weak.
I bet I’m faster than him.
I can easily run away from him.
Wolf: Stop there, little Rabbit!
I’m going to catch you!
Rabbit: Go ahead and try!
I bet you can’t catch me!
I’m much faster than you.
Wolf: We’ll see about that!

The Wolf chases the Rabbit. But the Rabbit is much faster. The Wolf runs out of breath and the Rabbit hops away.
Wolf: Stop there, you little Rabbit!
Jeez! I lost it. It got away.
I am too old and weak now.
I can’t even catch a little Rabbit.
I will starve to death for sure.
What shall I do? Boo-hoo-hoo.

A House dog comes by.
Dog: Hey, Wolf, what’s the matter?
Are you crying?
Wolf: Of course not.
Dog: Then, why are your eyes all red?
Wolf: Well, uh…That’s because…Never mind.
Anyway, what is a Dog doing in the forest?
Dog: Oh, yes, I was about to ask you.
How can I find the village?
I got lost last night.
Wolf: Just walk down this road.
Dog: Oh, thank you very much.
I must be going now, good-bye.

The Dog walks down the road. The Wolf just watches the Dog and his mouth waters.
Wolf: That Dog looks fat and delicious.
He would make a good lunch.
But I can’t even catch a Rabbit.
How can I catch a Dog!
He looks very strong, too.
He might hurt me. But why is he so fat?

The Wolf just sighs. Then, the Wolf gets curious and calls the Dog.
Wolf: Wait, Dog!
Dog: What is it?
Wolf: Well, I was wondering…
Dog: Hurry up! I must get home before dark.
Wolf: Well, I was curious.
You seem so healthy and well-fed.
Where do you live?
Dog: I live in a big house in the village.
My master feeds me well.
Wolf: What does he feed you?
Dog: Well, let me think.
He feeds me everything from meat to candy.
I live a very comfortable life.
But you look very sick and weak.
Have you eaten something today?
Wolf: I haven’t eaten for three days.
I can’t find food anywhere.
Dog: That’s too bad. If you come with me,
you will be well-fed, too.
Really?! But what must I do there?
Dog: It’s very simple. Just do what I do.
Wolf: What is that?
Dog: First, chase away thieves.
Second, bark at beggars.
Third, wag your tail in front of the master.
Wolf: Is that all?
Dog: Yes.
If you do a good job,
you’ll be loved just like me.
The master will hug you
and give you delicious treats
Wolf: I can’t believe it!
It is too easy. I can do that.
Dog: Good. Then follow me.
I will take you to my master.

The Wolf and the Dog walk together to the village. The Wolf is so excited. But then the Wolf sees a strange mark on the Dog’s neck.
Wolf: Hey, what is that mark on your neck?
Dog: It’s nothing.
Wolf: But the fur is worn there and the skin is red.
Dog: It’s nothing really. It’s just my chain mark.
Wolf: what do you mean? You are chained?
Dog: Well, yes, but only during the day.
Wolf: You can’t go wherever you want?
Dog: It’s not too bad.
Instead I don&`&t worry about food.

The Wolf turns back.
Dog: Hey Wolf, where are you going?
Wolf: Good-bye, Dog.
I would rather be hungry than be chained.

MORAL
Nothing is more valuable than FREEDOM.

Lesson 27 Jack and His Dog

Jack seldom gets together with his friends. He usually stays at home with his
pet dog, Lucky. They sometimes go for long walks in the park. Although Jack is often alone, he is never lonely. He always tells his friends that a dog is man's best friend.

杰克和他的狗
杰克很少与朋友在一起．他通常跟他的爱犬乐奇待在家里。 他们有时候在公园里散步，走上好一阵子。虽然杰克经常单独一个人，他却从不感寂寞。他总是告诉他的朋友说狗是人类最好的朋友。

The Wolf and the House Dog 狼和家犬


A tired and hungry Wolf is looking for food in the forest.
Wolf: I’m so tired and hungry.
I looked for food all day.
But there is no food.
I can’t even find a Rabbit.

Just then a little Rabbit hops by.
Wolf: Oh, look！It’s a Rabbit!
I will catch it and eat it for lunch.

The Rabbit sees the Wolf, too.
Rabbit: It’s a Wolf! I better run away!
Hey, but the Wolf looks really tired.
Yeah, he looks old and weak.
I bet I’m faster than him.
I can easily run away from him.
Wolf: Stop there, little Rabbit!
I’m going to catch you!
Rabbit: Go ahead and try!
I bet you can’t catch me!
I’m much faster than you.
Wolf: We’ll see about that!

The Wolf chases the Rabbit. But the Rabbit is much faster. The Wolf runs out of breath and the Rabbit hops away.
Wolf: Stop there, you little Rabbit!
Jeez! I lost it. It got away.
I am too old and weak now.
I can’t even catch a little Rabbit.
I will starve to death for sure.
What shall I do? Boo-hoo-hoo.

A House dog comes by.
Dog: Hey, Wolf, what’s the matter?
Are you crying?
Wolf: Of course not.
Dog: Then, why are your eyes all red?
Wolf: Well, uh…That’s because…Never mind.
Anyway, what is a Dog doing in the forest?
Dog: Oh, yes, I was about to ask you.
How can I find the village?
I got lost last night.
Wolf: Just walk down this road.
Dog: Oh, thank you very much.
I must be going now, good-bye.

The Dog walks down the road. The Wolf just watches the Dog and his mouth waters.
Wolf: That Dog looks fat and delicious.
He would make a good lunch.
But I can’t even catch a Rabbit.
How can I catch a Dog!
He looks very strong, too.
He might hurt me. But why is he so fat?

The Wolf just sighs. Then, the Wolf gets curious and calls the Dog.
Wolf: Wait, Dog!
Dog: What is it?
Wolf: Well, I was wondering…
Dog: Hurry up! I must get home before dark.
Wolf: Well, I was curious.
You seem so healthy and well-fed.
Where do you live?
Dog: I live in a big house in the village.
My master feeds me well.
Wolf: What does he feed you?
Dog: Well, let me think.
He feeds me everything from meat to candy.
I live a very comfortable life.
But you look very sick and weak.
Have you eaten something today?
Wolf: I haven’t eaten for three days.
I can’t find food anywhere.
Dog: That’s too bad. If you come with me,
you will be well-fed, too.
Really?! But what must I do there?
Dog: It’s very simple. Just do what I do.
Wolf: What is that?
Dog: First, chase away thieves.
Second, bark at beggars.
Third, wag your tail in front of the master.
Wolf: Is that all?
Dog: Yes.
If you do a good job,
you’ll be loved just like me.
The master will hug you
and give you delicious treats
Wolf: I can’t believe it!
It is too easy. I can do that.
Dog: Good. Then follow me.
I will take you to my master.

The Wolf and the Dog walk together to the village. The Wolf is so excited. But then the Wolf sees a strange mark on the Dog’s neck.
Wolf: Hey, what is that mark on your neck?
Dog: It’s nothing.
Wolf: But the fur is worn there and the skin is red.
Dog: It’s nothing really. It’s just my chain mark.
Wolf: what do you mean? You are chained?
Dog: Well, yes, but only during the day.
Wolf: You can’t go wherever you want?
Dog: It’s not too bad.
Instead I don&`&t worry about food.

The Wolf turns back.
Dog: Hey Wolf, where are you going?
Wolf: Good-bye, Dog.
I would rather be hungry than be chained.

MORAL
Nothing is more valuable than FREEDOM.

Lesson 27 Jack and His Dog

Jack seldom gets together with his friends. He usually stays at home with his
pet dog, Lucky. They sometimes go for long walks in the park. Although Jack is often alone, he is never lonely. He always tells his friends that a dog is man's best friend.

杰克和他的狗
杰克很少与朋友在一起．他通常跟他的爱犬乐奇待在家里。 他们有时候在公园里散步，走上好一阵子。虽然杰克经常单独一个人，他却从不感寂寞。他总是告诉他的朋友说狗是人类最好的朋友。

Lesson 26 He Usually Plays Tennis
Jeff : What do you usually do on Sundays?
Betty: I usually go for a walk in the mountains.
Jeff : Does your husband go with you?
Betty: No. He doesn't.
Jeff : What does he do?
Betty: He usually plays tennis.

他通常打网球
杰弗：你星期天通常做些什么事?
贝蒂：我通常到山中走一走。
杰弗：你先生跟你一块儿去吗?
贝蒂：不，他不去。
杰弗：他做什么呢?
贝蒂：他通常打网球。

Lesson 26 He Usually Plays Tennis
Jeff : What do you usually do on Sundays?
Betty: I usually go for a walk in the mountains.
Jeff : Does your husband go with you?
Betty: No. He doesn't.
Jeff : What does he do?
Betty: He usually plays tennis.

他通常打网球
杰弗：你星期天通常做些什么事?
贝蒂：我通常到山中走一走。
杰弗：你先生跟你一块儿去吗?
贝蒂：不，他不去。
杰弗：他做什么呢?
贝蒂：他通常打网球。

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