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[Story] One day, I received a mysterious letter in the mail addressed to me. I stepped out of my house, locked the door, and walked through the gate to the street. At the end of the street, there was a beautiful yard with a pool and a window that caught my eye. I took a step towards the yard, and as I approached, I noticed a flower by the stairs. I used my key to unlock the door and entered the house. To my surprise, the house was empty, but there was a note on the table that read, “Welcome home.” ...

[Story] At a birthday party, kids excitedly blew up colorful balloons and gathered around a cake adorned with candles. Each child wished for a unique present and eagerly waited for the birthday boy to make a wish. An unexpected match lit the candles, casting a warm glow over the room. The parents gave out party favors, and everyone got to take home a balloon as a memento. [参考翻译] 在一个生日派对上，孩子们兴奋地吹起五彩缤纷的气球，围坐在装饰着蜡烛的蛋糕周围。每个孩子都希望得到一个独特的礼物，并急切地等待生日男孩许个愿望。一根意外划燃的火柴点亮了蜡烛，为整个房间投下了温暖的光芒。父母分发了派对小礼物，每个人都能带回家一个气球作为纪念品。 [Words] ...

[Story] A father called his family for a reunion. His son and daughter, who he hadn’t seen in years, came to visit. They all depended on each other emotionally. The mother and father kissed their children warmly. It was a joyous occasion for the parents. [参考翻译] 父亲召集家人团聚。他多年未见的儿子和女儿都来拜访了。他们彼此在情感上都依赖对方。母亲和父亲热情地亲吻了他们的孩子。对父母来说，这是一个欢乐的场合。 [Words] call [kɔːl] v 呼叫，打电话 child [tʃaɪld] n 儿童，孩子 daughter [ˈdɔːtər] n 女儿 depend [dɪˈpend] v 依赖 family [ˈfæməli] n 家庭 father [ˈfɑːðər] n 父亲 kiss [kɪs] v 吻 mother [ˈmʌðər] n 母亲 parents [ˈpeərənts] n 父母 son [sʌn] n 儿子

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to sit and look at the world around him. He would say things like “I can’t believe how beautiful this sunset is!” or “Have you ever seen such a stunning sunrise?” His friends would often ask him what he saw in the sky that made him so happy, but he could only reply with a smile and a shrug. One day, he decided to stand up and walk away from his comfortable chair. As he walked, he began to speak to himself, saying things like “I need to explore the world beyond my comfort zone.” And so, he embarked on a journey of discovery, where he looked, spoke, and walked with newfound courage and excitement. ...

[Story] During the term, all classmates stood in uniform as they completed their homework. The teacher decided to work on a special project that would teach them the importance of teamwork. They were given a task to stand together and form a human pyramid, which was a challenging work. This unique experience not only helped them grade better but also brought the class closer together. [参考翻译] 在学期期间，所有的同学都穿着校服站着完成了他们的家庭作业。老师决定开展一个特别的项目，教他们团队合作的重要性。他们被赋予了一个任务，一起站着形成一个人体金字塔，这是一个具有挑战性的工作。这个独特的经历不仅帮助他们取得了更好的成绩，也使整个班级更加团结。 [Words] classmate [ˈklæsmeɪt] n 同学 complete [kəmˈpliːt] v 完成 grade [ɡreɪd] n/v 年级, 分级 homework [ˈhəʊmwɜːk] n 家庭作业 stand [stænd] v 站立 teach [tiːtʃ] v 教 term [tɜːm] n 学期 uniform [ˈjuːnɪfɔːm] n 制服 work [wɜːk] n/v 工作, 劳动

[Story] In the quiet town of Lockport, there was a peculiar house with an odd address. It had a large pool and a garden full of flowers. The gate to the yard was always locked, but one day, a curious key found its way into the hands of a young boy. He climbed the stairs and peeked through the window, only to find himself face-to-face with a talking cat. [参考翻译] 在宁静的洛克波特小镇上，有一栋奇怪的房子，地址也很奇特。它有一个大泳池和一座开满鲜花的花园。院子的大门总是锁着的，但有一天，一个好奇的钥匙落入了一个小男孩的手中。他爬上楼梯，透过窗户偷窥，却发现自己正面对着一只会说话的猫。 ...

[Story] On a special birthday, a balloon was blown up with a wish, and a match was used to light the candles on the birthday cake. The birthday boy made a wish and blew out the candles, feeling grateful for the present he received. [参考翻译] 在一个特别的生日派对上，一个气球被吹起，上面承载着一个愿望，一根火柴被用来点燃生日蛋糕上的蜡烛。生日男孩许了一个愿，吹灭了蜡烛，对收到的礼物感到感激。 [Words] ballon [bæl’ɒn] n 气球，热气球 birthday [b’eθdeɪ] n 生日，生日派对 blow [bloʊ] v 吹，吹气 candle [kændl] n 蜡烛，烛光 match [mætʃ] n 火柴，比赛 present [prɪ’zɛnt] n 礼物，现在 wish [wɪʃ] n 愿望，希望