[Story] Across the busy street from the towns old library was a small church, its bell tolling the hour. A man, standing on the corner of the bank, decided to lend a book to a friend. As he crossed the street, he noticed a factory on the ground, abandoned and overgrown with weeds. He returned the book to the library and thought about borrowing a new one, but his thoughts were interrupted by the sight of a prison van passing by. ...

[Story] It was a dry day, and the temperature had dropped to a freezing degree. The man took an umbrella with him as he went out, but it was too late. He was caught in the rain and his clothes were soon soaked through. He didnt have a raincoat or any other protection against the cold weather. As he stood there, shivering and wet, he wished he had taken better precautions. ...

[Story] A man named John was going to a formal event. He brought his suit, tie, wallet, scarf, and handbag. He also brought a bag with his earring and ring in it. He didnt want to forget anything important. [参考翻译] 一个男人名叫约翰，他要去一个正式的场合。他带了西装、领带、钱包、围巾和手提包。他还带了一个包，里面装着耳环和戒指。他不想忘记任何重要的东西。 [Words] available [əˈveɪləb(ə)l] adj 可获得的 bag [bæɡ] n 包 bring [brɪŋ] v 带来 earring [ˈɪrɪŋ] n 耳环 glove [ɡloʊv] n 手套 handbag [ˈhændˌbæɡ] n 手提包 purse [pɜːrs] n 钱包 ring [rɪŋ] n 戒指 scarf [skɑːrf] n 围巾 suit [suːt] n 西服 tie [taɪ] n 领带 wallet [ˈwɔːltɪd] n 钱包

[Story] In the bustling market, a shopper searched for a steal. He found a cheap deal at a store, but hesitated before buying. The item was expensive, but he couldnt afford it. Intrigued, he decided to bargain with the seller. After some haggling, they agreed on a price. The shopper left the store feeling satisfied, having bought something free of charge. [参考翻译] 在繁华的市场上，一个购物者寻找偷窃的机会。他在一家商店找到了一个便宜交易，但在购买前犹豫不决。这个物品很昂贵，但他买不起。好奇之下，他决定与卖家讨价还价。经过一番讨价还价后，他们同意了价格。购物者离开商店时感到满意，因为他免费得到了一些东西。 [Words] afford [əˈfɔrd] v 负担得起 buy [baɪ] v 购买 cheap [tʃiːp] adj 便宜的 deal [diːl] n 交易 expensive [ɪkˈspɛsɪv] adj 昂贵的 free [friː] adj 免费的 market [ˈmɑrkɪt] n 市场 sell [sel] v 出售 shopping [ˈʃɑpɪŋ] n 购物 steal [stiːl] v 偷窃 store [stɔːr] n 商店 trade [træd] n 贸易

[Story] In the heart of the bustling city, hidden away from the hustle and bustle was a tranquil oasis - a bamboo forest. Here, amidst the towering stalks, lived a diverse array of animals, each unique in their own way. The mighty bear, with its gentle demeanor, roamed the forest, while the majestic elephant munched on the tender bamboo shoots. Giraffes with their long necks reached for the highest branches, while the lion, with its regal presence, ruled over all. Monkeys scampered about, playfully swinging from branch to branch, their mischievous antics adding to the lively atmosphere. In the depths of the forest, the wise old owl sat perched on a branch, observing the world below with a knowing gaze. And then there were the adorable pandas, always on the lookout for bamboo treats, their chubby cheeks never failing to bring a smile to anyones face. As night fell, the forest came alive with the calls of nocturnal creatures like the shark and the elusive wolf. It was a world where the line between man and beast blurred, and where the harmony of nature reigned supreme. ...

[Story] In a small town, there was a man who grew corn and cotton. He also had a pet duck and rabbit. One day, he found a dead spider in his field. The next day, he found another dead spider. He wondered what could be killing them. Then he realized that the wood near his house might be poisoning them. He decided to move the wood away from his farm. From then on, his animals lived alive and his crops flourished. ...

[Story] In a usual town, an unusual pet store opened. It was filled with wild animals, not just the usual cats and dogs. One day, a bird with a long tail flew in through the window. It was a snakes pet, and it cared for the snake by catching mice. The snake had wings, which was quite odd, but it made the snake fly like a bird. The pet store owner was amazed by this sight. ...

[Story] In a common restaurant, the menu was normal. The dish was delicious, and there was plenty of it. A piece of dumpling was served as a treat. The service was pardonable, but the bit was missing. [参考翻译] 在一家普通的餐厅里，菜单很平常。菜品美味可口，分量足够。一道饺子作为点心。服务可以原谅，但缺少一点什么。 [Words] bit [bɪt] n 一点点， 少量 common [ˈkɒmən] adj 常见的， 普通的 delicious [dɪˈlɪʃəs] adj 美味的， 可口的 dish [dɪʃ] n 菜肴， 碟菜 dumpling [ˈdʌmplɪŋ] n 饺子 menu [ˈmenjuː] n 菜单 normal [ˈnɔːml] adj 正常的， 常规的 pardon [ˈpɑːrdən] v 原谅， 宽恕 piece [piːs] n 件， 片， 块 plenty [ˈplenti] n 大量， 充足 service [ˈsɜːrvɪs] n 服务 treat [trɪt] n 款待， 请客