[Story] Once upon a time, in a silent and special town, there was a famous beauty who was not only pretty but also wise. She was known for her creative mind and her patience in helping others. One day, she discovered an ugly treasure in her backyard, which was a box filled with ancient wisdom. She was not impatient to open it; instead, she studied it carefully. The treasure turned out to be a book that could bring peace to the world. The beauty decided to share her discovery with the town, and everyone became more patient, wise, and creative. ...

[Story] In the center of a bustling city, there was a high-rise building with a unique location. It stood tall and proud, with its top surface gleaming in the sunlight. The eastern side of the building faced the busy street, while the western side overlooked a peaceful park. On the northern side, there was a large window that offered a stunning view of the city skyline. The southern side of the building was less interesting, with only a low-rise apartment complex nearby. Despite its impressive appearance, the building was not without its flaws. For one, it was located in a crowded area, which made it difficult to find a parking space. Additionally, the central part of the building was quite dark, as there were no windows on that side. Overall, while the building had its advantages, it also had its drawbacks. ...

[Story] In the quiet of the night, a northerner ventured south. The journey was long and arduous, but he persisted. He crossed the vast expanse of the western desert, then the eastern forests. Finally, he arrived in the southernmost part of his destination. There, he met a southerner who had been waiting for him. They exchanged stories and continued their journey together. [参考翻译] 在夜晚的宁静中，一个北方人冒险向南。这段旅程漫长而艰辛，但他坚持了下来。他穿越了西部广袤的沙漠，然后是东部的森林。最后，他到达了他目的地的最南端。在那里，他遇到了一个一直在等他的南方人。他们交换了故事，继续一起旅行。 [Words] and [ænd] conj 和 east [i:st] n 东 eastern [ˈi:stən] adj 东方的 north [nɔ：θ] n 北 northern [ˈnɔ：ðər] adj 北方的 south [saʊθ] n 南 southern [ˈsaʊθərn] adj 南方的 then [ðɛn] adv 然后 west [wɛst] n 西 western [ˈwɛstərn] adj 西方的

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack who had a million dollars. He decided to add it to his total wealth, which was already twice that amount. However, he soon realized that he needed to reduce his expenses by dividing the total by 2. This left him with half of his wealth, which was still a substantial sum. Jack then decided to double his savings, bringing his total wealth back up to a dozen times what it was before. Despite these changes, Jack remained content with his financial situation and lived a happy life. ...

[Story] In the quiet town of Position, there was a young boy named Ben who loved to explore. He would often find himself behind the stores or beside the parks, always looking for something new to discover. One day, he found himself on the outskirts of the town, facing an old abandoned house. The door creaked open, and Ben stepped inside. It was dark and musty, but he could see a small light coming from the back of the house. Curiosity getting the better of him, Ben ventured deeper into the darkness. As he rounded a corner, he saw it - a treasure chest filled with gold and jewels. Against all odds, Ben had found his fortune. ...

[Story] In a deep hole, a narrow tunnel stretched almost a kilometer wide. The weight of the earth above pressed down, making the walls of the tunnel seem to be closing in. Despite this, the tunnel was a vital passage for the creatures that lived in the hole. They used it to travel from one end of the hole to the other, and it was the least they could do to show their appreciation for the tunnels existence. ...

[Story] A heart-wrenching story unfolds as a man named John falls ill with a severe cough and fever. He rushes to the hospital, where doctors diagnose him with a dangerous illness. As Johns condition worsens, the doctors prescribe a strong medicine to combat the spread of the disease. Johns heart races with fear and anxiety as he battles the illness, unsure if he will ever recover. [参考翻译] 一个令人心碎的故事讲述了一个名叫约翰的男人，他因为剧烈的咳嗽和发烧而病倒了。他急忙赶到医院，医生诊断他患有一种严重的疾病。随着约翰病情的恶化，医生们开出了一种强效药物来对抗疾病的传播。约翰的心脏因恐惧和焦虑而狂跳，他奋力与疾病作斗争，不知道自己是否能康复。 [Words] beat [biːt] v 打，击败；n 节奏，拍子 cough [kɒf] v 咳嗽；n 咳嗽 fever [ˈfiːvə(r)] n 发烧，发热 flu [fluː] n 流感，流行性感冒 heart [hɑːt] n 心脏；v 使……激动；a 热心的，衷心的 hospital [ˈhɒspɪt(ə)l] n 医院 illness [ˈɪlnəs] n 疾病，病 medicine [ˈmedsn] n 药物，药品 sick [sɪk] a 有病的，患病的；v 恶心，想吐 spread [spred] v 传播，散布；n 传播，散布

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a player who dreamed of winning the competition. He worked hard and scored high, but lost in the end. Unlucky, he thought. But his cheerleader friend encouraged him to stay positive, reminding him that luck is not everything. The player realized that activity and effort were more important than luck. And so, he became a winner in his own way. [参考翻译] 曾经有一个参赛者，他梦想赢得比赛。他努力工作，得分很高，但最后输了。他认为自己运气不好。但他的拉拉队员朋友鼓励他保持积极态度，提醒他运气并非一切。参赛者意识到活动和努力比运气更重要。因此，他以自己的方式成为了赢家。 [Words] ...