[Story] In the first week of summer, the town organized a race. The participants were in order: third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth. The second and fourth were absent. The last to cross the finish line received a consolation prize. The race was odd but fun, and everyone was in high spirits. [参考翻译] 在夏天的第一周，小镇组织了一场赛跑。参赛者按顺序排列：第三，第五，第六，第七，第八，第九和第十。第二和第四缺席了。最后一个越过终点线的人获得了安慰奖。这场比赛很奇怪，但很有趣，每个人都情绪高涨。 [Words] eighth [eɪtθ] num 第八 fifth [faɪfθ] num 第五 first [fɜːrst] num 第一 fourth [fɔːθ] num 第四 last [læst] n 最后的 next [nekst] adj 下一个的 ninth [naɪnθ] num 第九 order [ˈɔːrdər] n 顺序 second [ˈsekənd] num 第二 seventh [ˈsɛvənθ] num 第七 sixth [sɪksθ] num 第六 tenth [tɛnθ] num 第十 third [θɜːrd] num 第三

[Story] In a world where happiness is a comfortable feeling, it was a shame that the two friends were separated. They enjoyed each others company, but missed the pleasure of being together. One felt happiness, while the other felt unhappiness. The one who hated separation regretted not being able to enjoy the pleasant moments they shared. The other felt pity for their friends sadness, knowing they would never be together again. ...

[Story] An agent guided a group of tourists for a vacation on an island. They traveled to a hotel near the beach, where a map showed the museum, palace, and tower as must-see attractions. The tour ended with a climb to the top of the tower, where they enjoyed a panoramic view. [参考翻译] 一位代理带领一群游客在一个岛上度假。他们旅行到了海滩附近的一家酒店，那里的地图显示了博物馆、宫殿和塔楼作为必看景点。旅行以攀登塔楼结束，他们在那里欣赏了全景。 [Words] agent [ˈeɪdʒənt] n 代理人，代理商 beach [biːtʃ] n 海滩，沙滩 guide [ɡaɪd] n/v 指导，导游 hotel [hoʊˈtel] n 旅馆，酒店 island [ˈaɪlənd] n 岛，岛屿 map [mæp] n 地图 museum [mjuːˈziːəm] n 博物馆 palace [ˈpælɪs] n 宫殿 passport [ˈpæspɔːrt] n 护照 tour [tʊr] n/v 旅游，游览 tower [ˈtaʊər] n 塔，塔楼 travel [ˈtrævəl] v 旅行 vacation [vəˈkeɪʃən] n 假期，假期旅游

[Story] During the general holiday festival, a group of friends decided to take a trip together to relax and unwind. They planned to visit a nearby park for a picnic, and everyone was supposed to come prepared with their favorite dishes. However, as they arrived at the park, they realized that they had forgotten to bring the food. Undeterred, they decided to make the most of the situation and enjoy the beautiful weather instead. As they sat together on the grass, they chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, the day had come and gone. It was only then that they realized that they hadnt even missed the food, as they had all come together to enjoy each others company and the simple pleasures of life. ...

[Story] John had just finished his exam and was feeling confident. He knew he had prepared well for the test, so he guessed he would get a good grade. However, when he saw the results, he realized he had answered some questions incorrectly. Despite this, he still managed to pass the level. John felt relieved that he didnt fail, but also disappointed in himself for making mistakes. He knew he needed to review his preparation and start preparing for the next test. ...

[Story] In a small, funny town, a brave and smart animal trainer named Mr. Size had a cute, big, and silly pet, a bear. The bear was so humorous that it could make people laugh with its small, though smart, antics. One day, the bear did a stupid trick and got stuck in a tree, making the whole town laugh at its humorous size. [参考翻译] 在一个小巧有趣的小镇上，一位勇敢聪明的动物训练师，名叫尺寸先生，有一只可爱、庞大而愚蠢的宠物，一只熊。这只熊非常幽默，可以用它小巧而聪明的把戏让人们发笑。一天，熊做了一个愚蠢的特技，卡在了树上，让整个小镇都为它幽默的体型而笑。 [Words] animals [ˈænɪməlz] n 动物 big [bɪg] adj 大的 brave [breɪv] adj 勇敢的 cute [kjuːt] adj 可爱的 funny [ˈfʌni] adj 有趣的 humorous [ˈhjuːmərəs] adj 幽默的 silly [ˈsɪli] adj 愚蠢的 size [saɪz] n 大小 small [smɔːl] adj 小的 smart [smɑːrt] adj 聪明的 stupid [ˈstjuːpɪd] adj 愚蠢的 though [ðoʊ] adv 虽然

[Story] Once upon a time, a man went on a journey along a winding path. He turned right at a fork, and as he walked down a hill, he found a mysterious door. He opened the door and stepped into a room filled with treasures. He looked up and saw a map on the wall, pointing the way to a hidden treasure. He followed the map, going through a tunnel, and over a bridge. He turned left towards a cave and found a chest. He opened it and found a golden key. With a smile, he turned up the key and unlocked the door to a new adventure. ...

[Story] In the heart of the city, there was a narrow bridge that connected two distant railway stations. The driver had to pass through a tunnel and under an underground highway to reach his destination. He drove carefully, narrowly avoiding traffic on the busy airport road. Arriving at the station, he paid the taxi fare and walked towards the entrance, where he showed his license to prove he was allowed to drive. After a long flight, he finally arrived at his destination. ...