This parable（寓言）is told of a farmer who owned an old mule（骡子）. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing（评估）the situation, the farmer sympathized（同情）with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together , told them what had happened, and asked them to help pour dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out his misery.
At the beginning, the old mule was crazy! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, he would shake it off and step up!
This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up… shake it off and step up… shake it off and step up!” He repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up!
It wasn’t long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly（胜利地）over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him… all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity（逆境）.
THAT`S LIFE! If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity.
The adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the very real potential to benefit us!
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs（生手）built the boat. Professionals built the Titanic.
1．Why did the farmer decide to bury the mule in the well?
A．Because he thought the mule was of little use.
B．Because he didn’t like the praying made by the mule.
C．Because he thought the well couldn’t be used any longer after the accident.
D．Because he didn’t want to see the mule suffer more in the well.
2．What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?
A．The mule became calm B．The mule became quiet.
C．The mule suddenly had an idea D．The mule lost heart.
3．Who saved the mule at last?
A．The farmer B．The farmer’s neighbors
C．The farmer and his neighbors D．The mule himself.
4．What lesson can we learn from the passage?
a．One should give up something of little use.
b．One should depend oneself when in trouble.
c．One should show mercy to others who are in trouble.
d．There must be something that one can do well no matter what he is.
e．Be self-determined and never give up, and one can succeed in the end.
A．a, b, e B．b, d, e C．a, c, e D．b, c, e
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In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
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The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:
“Oh dear, oh dear," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”
How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young girls!
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This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:
“In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”
They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
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This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
“As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”
So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey
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“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
"Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”
So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!
【小题1】Which story is more well-received by young girls?
| A．Trevor The Taxi | B．Faffenburger's Odyssey |
| C．The Wise Old Woman | D．The Girl Who Believed In Fairys |
| A．The Envious Kings | B．The Girl Who Believed In Fairies |
| C．The Wise Old Woman | D．Faffenburger's Odyssey |
| A．Jealous | B．powerful | C．rude | D．ugly |
| A．parents with children | B．children who love to surf the Internet |
| C．teachers in high school | D．experts who concern children |
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No One Is Too Poor to Give
When Teresa，a widow with four young children，saw a notice from her church for all members to gather to deliver presents and food to a 16 family，she took $10 out of her savings jar and bought some ingredients to make three dozen 17 ．She got to the church parking lot just in time to join the convoy going to the home that was to 18 the people’s help．
The route was 19 ，and she was astonished when the cars pulled up in front of her house．When the pastor saw her，he said，“ We 20 expected you to join us ,
Teresa．We know it’s been a great 21 since your husband died，and we all wanted
to 22 you．”
Although she was 23 being the object of charity，Teresa didn’t want to 24 anyone so she 25 said，“ Well，at least I can share these cookies with our 26 ．”
This parable teaches us that no one is too 27 to help others and that true charity is rooted in love and compassion． 28 of spirit is worse than economic distress．Teresa’s story 29 us that very few of us give as much as we could and should．
My friend Larry Rosen，president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
30 me to the concept of “ sacrificial giving”— 31 in a large quantity up to a
point where one must 32 something that is desired．
You can start out easy．Take whatever 33 you are thinking of giving to charity，then 34 it．If that’s too much, increase it by 50 percent instead．The 35 is to stretch yourself．It will mean a lot to those you help，but it will mean as much to your heart．
1.A．wealthy B．big C．noble D．needy
2.A．cookies B．cakes C ．buns D．rolls
3.A．offer B．receive C．expect D．refuse
4.A．pleasant B．1engthy C．familiar D．rough
5.A．never B．just C．even D．seldom
6.A．failure B．comfort C．success D．struggle
7.A．satisfy B．support C．invite D．remember
8.A．unnatural B．unhappy C．uncomfortable D．unfortunate
9.A．embarrass B．trouble C．bother D．annoy
10.A．humbly B．openly C．clearly D．cheerfully
11.A．children B．friends C．relatives D．neighbors
12.A．weak B．generous C．poor D．patient
13.A．Poverty B．Power C．Importance D．Source
14.A．ensures B．informs C．proves D．reminds
15.A．introduced B．presented C．1ed D．directed
16.A．taking B．giving C．going D．asking
17.A．reject B．win C．quit D．obtain
18.A．weight B．size C．load D．amount
19.A．double B．calculate C．record D．analyze
20.A．way B．idea C．advice D．guidance
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Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi
In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:
“Oh dear, oh dear," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”
How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young girls!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings
This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:
“In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”
They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman
This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
“As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”
So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey
This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!
“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
"Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”
So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!
1.Which story is more well-received by young girls?
A．Trevor The Taxi B．Faffenburger's Odyssey
C．The Wise Old Woman D．The Girl Who Believed In Fairys
2.You can find the description of a night scene in _______?
A．The Envious Kings B．The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
C．The Wise Old Woman D．Faffenburger's Odyssey
3.According to the passage, the kings in “The Envious Kings” can be described as_______?
A．Jealous B．powerful C．rude D．ugly
4.Who will most probably find the passage useful?
A．parents with children B．children who love to surf the Internet
C．teachers in high school D．experts who concern children
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
When Teresa，a widow with four young children，saw a notice from her church for all members to gather to deliver presents and food to a 36 family，she took $10 out of her savings jar and bought some ingredients to make three dozen 37 ．She got to the church parking lot just in time to join the convoy（护送队）going to the home that was to 38 the people’s help．
The route was 39 ，and she was astonished when the cars pulled up in front of her house．When the pastor saw her，he said，“ We 40 expected you to join us , Teresa．We know it’s been a great 41 since your husband died，and we all wanted to 42 you．”
Although she was 43 being the object of charity，Teresa didn’t want to 44 anyone so she 45 said，“ Well，at least I can share these cookies with our 46 ．”
This parable teaches us that no one is too 47 to help others and that true charity is rooted in love and compassion． 48 of spirit is worse than economic distress．Teresa’s story 49 us that very few of us give as much as we could and should．
My friend Larry Rosen，president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles 50 me to the concept of “ sacrificial giving”— 51 in a large quantity up to a
point where one must 52 something that is desired．
You can start out easy．Take whatever 53 you are thinking of giving to charity，then 54 it．If that’s too much, increase it by 50 percent instead．The 55 is to stretch yourself．It will mean a lot to those you help，but it will mean as much to your heart．
36．A．wealthy B．big C．needy D．noble
37．A．cookies B．cakes C ．buns D．rolls
38．A．offer B．receive C．expect D．refuse
39．A．pleasant B．lengthy C．rough D．familiar
40．A．just B．never C．even D．seldom
41．A．failure B．comfort C．struggle D．success
42．A．satisfy B．invite C．support D．remember
43．A．unnatural B．uncomfortable C．unhappy D．unfortunate
44．A．trouble B．embarrass C．bother D．annoy
45．A．humbly B．openly C．cheerfully D．clearly
46．A．children B．friends C．relatives D．neighbors
47．A．weak B．generous C．poor D．patient
48．A．Power B．Poverty C．Importance D．Source
49．A．ensures B．informs C．reminds D．proves
50．A．introduced B．presented C．led D．directed
51．A．taking B．giving C．going D．asking
52．A．reject B．win C．obtain D．quit
53．A．weight B．size C．load D．amount
54．A．calculate B．double C．record D．analyze
55．A．idea B．way C．advice D．guidance
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
No One Is Too Poor to Give
When Teresa，a widow with four young children，saw a notice from her church for all members to gather to deliver presents and food to a 16 family，she took $10 out of her savings jar and bought some ingredients to make three dozen 17 ．She got to the church parking lot just in time to join the convoy going to the home that was to 18 the people’s help．
The route was 19 ，and she was astonished when the cars pulled up in front of her house．When the pastor saw her，he said，“ We 20 expected you to join us ,
Teresa．We know it’s been a great 21 since your husband died，and we all wanted
to 22 you．”
Although she was 23 being the object of charity，Teresa didn’t want to 24 anyone so she 25 said，“ Well，at least I can share these cookies with our 26 ．”
This parable teaches us that no one is too 27 to help others and that true charity is rooted in love and compassion． 28 of spirit is worse than economic distress．Teresa’s story 29 us that very few of us give as much as we could and should．
My friend Larry Rosen，president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
30 me to the concept of “ sacrificial giving”— 31 in a large quantity up to a
point where one must 32 something that is desired．
You can start out easy．Take whatever 33 you are thinking of giving to charity，then 34 it．If that’s too much, increase it by 50 percent instead．The 35 is to stretch yourself．It will mean a lot to those you help，but it will mean as much to your heart．
16．A．wealthy B．big C．noble D．needy
17．A．cookies B．cakes C ．buns D．rolls
18．A．offer B．receive C．expect D．refuse
19．A．pleasant B．1engthy C．familiar D．rough
20．A．never B．just C．even D．seldom
21．A．failure B．comfort C．success D．struggle
22．A．satisfy B．support C．invite D．remember
23．A．unnatural B．unhappy C．uncomfortable D．unfortunate
24．A．embarrass B．trouble C．bother D．annoy
25．A．humbly B．openly C．clearly D．cheerfully
26．A．children B．friends C．relatives D．neighbors
27．A．weak B．generous C．poor D．patient
28．A．Poverty B．Power C．Importance D．Source
29．A．ensures B．informs C．proves D．reminds
30．A．introduced B．presented C．1ed D．directed
31．A．taking B．giving C．going D．asking
32．A．reject B．win C．quit D．obtain
33．A．weight B．size C．load D．amount
34．A．double B．calculate C．record D．analyze
35．A．way B．idea C．advice D．guidance
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