妙语短篇课件-quick thinking

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇A3.13

13.Big JohnOne day in the old days of the American west, asmall man suddenly ran into a hotel. It was. full ofmen, drinking and talking.The small man was very frightened."Big John's coming," he shouted. "Run for yourlives!"Immediately every man put down his drink and ranout of the hotel. The bartender hid under the bar.Everyone had heard of Big John and was afraid of him.It was not long before the door of the hotel opened and a huge man walked in.He was taller and fatter than two men together and he had two guns on his hips.He had hands the size of shovels, a thick, black beard and evil-looking eyes.He stood by the door and looked around the room, then slowly he walked towards the bar."Thump! Thump!" went the sound of his feet on the floor.The bartender heard him coming and began to shake.The man reached the bar. He leaned over it and looked down at the shaking bartender.He took a deep breath. The bartender was sure his last hour had come.Then the man spoke in a deep, loud voice that made the whole room shake."You'd better get out of here," he said. "Big John's coming."New Words and ExpressionsBartender 酒吧的男侍应生.bar 酒吧Hip 臂，股Shovel 铲子Beard 胡须Evil 邪恶的Thump 砰然声，重击声Lean 倾，靠Breath 呼吸EXERCISE I1. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d, to these questions about the story.在a、b、c、d中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.8.docx

8.Three WishesThree explorers, an Englishman, an American and an Australian were lost in the jungle・They had left home six months before to explore the jungle and got lost. They had no food left, and they were weak and ill.they knew that if they did not find a village soon, they would die.Then, during the night, they were visited by a jungle spirit・M l am the spirit of the jungle," it said・”1 feel sorry for you. You may have three wishes.""Does that mean three wishes each, or three wishes between us?" the American explorer asked・"I will give each of you one wish," the spirit of the jungle said・The English explorer, who was very polite, said to the Americanand Australian explorers, ”Please, you wish first."The Australian explorer, who was almost as polite as the Eng・ lishman said, "Please, you wish first.""Very well," the Englishman said. "I don't have to think for a minute. I know exactly what to wish for. I wish to be back home with my wife and family."Immediately he disappeared・"That's wonderful," the Australian explorer said・”My wish issimilar. I'd like to be back in Australia."And immediately he disappeared・The American was left alone."And what is your wish?" the spirit of the jungle asked him・”Those two explorers were nice men," the American explorer said・H We became close friends. To tell you the truth, I am feeling rather lonely here without them. I wish they were back here again."New Words and ExpressionsExplorer 探险豕Australian, 澳大利亚人jungle, 热带丛林explore 探险spirit 精灵disappear 消失similar 相像的，类似EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a, b, o; d, e中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.15.docx

lS.With God's HelpOne year there was a terrible flood in thecountryside・ For a week it rained every day.The river rose and burst its banks・The wholecountryside was flooded・Most of the people escaped from the flood inboats・ One oldman, however, refused to go with them. He sat on the roof of his house and waited for the water to go down.He was very religious・"I shall stay here," he said・”God will save me."The rain continued・ The flood waters rose higher and higher. Soon the water reached the roof of the man's house.Two men rowed a boat up to the man's house, trying to save him. "Come with us," they said・”The water is still rising. You'll drown.M The old man shook his head. "No," he said・”God will save me." Sadly, the men rowed away. They thought the old man was crazy, but there was nothing they could do.Soon the water covered the roof of the old man's house・A helicopter arrived and the pilot lowered a rope・"Climb up," he shouted to the old man. "The water is still rising. You'll drow n.”But the old man refused to leave his house・”God will save me," he cried, and the helicopter flew away.The next day the old man drowned in the rising waters・He went to heaven.God was waiting at the door, and the old man was very angry with him. ”1 believed in you," the old man shouted・”1 told everybody you would save me. And what happened? You let me drown.””1 did not. What about the boat I sent?" God replied. M And the helicopter?1'New Wortjs and ExpressionsFlood 洪水，水Burst 冲破Bank河岸 Escape 逃脱 refuse, 拒绝EXERCISE I1 ・ Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a 3 b, c, d, e 中选择一个最合适本故事的答案。

妙语短篇A1词组总结

《妙语短篇》词组第一篇1.去上学gotoschool2.其中一个女孩oneofthegirls3.乘坐的士bytaxi4.到校迟到gottoschoollate5.不得不haveto6.考试7.8.9.10.11.到达12.13.14.15.第二篇1.2.3.4.5.6.为某事收（某人）钱chargesb.forsth.(doingsth.)7.挣钱makemoney8.日日夜夜dayandnight9.用……填……fill…with…10.深/浅的洞adeep/shallowhole第三篇1.快速的反应quickthinking2.在街上inthestreet3.碰到朋友meetafriend/friends4.沿着街走walkalongthestreet5.谈论（某事）talkaboutsth.6.喜欢做（某事）likedoing/todosth.7.借给（某人）（某物）lendsb.sth./lendsthtosb.8.找（某人）借（入）borrowsb.sth./borrowsthfromsb.9.考虑、思考thinkabout10.还钱11.12.13.14.15.16.第四篇1.看医生2.不舒服3.4.5.脱下/6.7.听心脏8.看喉咙9.和…..10.返回、回来comeback11.走出医院walkoutofthehospital12.几秒钟之后afewsecondslater13.转过来turnaround14.为了……；以便于……sothat15.伤风haveacold16.头疼haveaheadache17.咳嗽haveacough18.发烧haveafever19.喉咙痛haveasorethroat第五篇1.进餐馆gointotherestaurant2.在桌子旁坐下sitdownatthetable3.走向；走进（某人）go/comeuptosb.4.仔细看（读）readcarefully5.6.7.8.9.与(10.拿下11.12.尊重13.轻视13.躺下14.分手15.放弃第六篇1.2.3.4.站直5.足够的空间enoughroom6.事实上infact7.如此.....以至于......so...that...8.大多数时间mostofthetime9.在剧院atthetheater10.把（某物）寄给/送给.....sendsth.To....11.走出剧院walkoutofthetheater第七篇1.按门铃ringthebell2.房屋的窗户awindowofthehouse3.挂号的包裹aregisteredpackage4.退信地址thereturnaddress5.在包裹背面onthebackofthepackage6.对......感兴趣beinterested(insth.)7.对（某人）生气become(be)angrywithsb.8.下来9.取包裹10.隔壁11.12.13.14.15.16.。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.12.docx

12.Safe HandsA fire engine raced through the streets to a fire.Its siren was screaming n Wee-wu, Wee-wu, Wee-wu.HIt was not long before the engine reached the fire・Smoke was pouring out of an apartment buildingwhere many people lived・ There were flames comingout of the top floor windows・The firemen quickly connected their hoses andbegan pouring water onto the building.Then a woman appeared in one of the top floor windows.“Help!” she cried. "Help!11She had a small baby in her arms・”Throw the baby down,” one of the firemen called・ He was a big, strong man with wide shoulders・”1 don't dare,” the woman shouted・“You might drop him.”The fireman laughed・“Don't worry,'* he said・”1 won't drop him. I'm the goalkeeper for the fire departmenfs soccer 怕am."The woman looked down at the fireman. She saw his wide shoulders and big hands.n AII right；' she said.She leaned out of the window and dropped the baby.It fell safely into the fireman's hands.The only problem was that for a moment he forgot where he was and what he was doing.He bounced the baby three times and then kicked it halfway up the street ・New Words and Expressionsfire engine 消防车siren 警报器scream 尖叫声，惊叫pour 涌出hose 水龙带shoulder,肩，肩膀goalkeeper （足球等）守门员lean 屈身，靠，倚lean out of the window 探身窗外bounce弹起,拍(球)EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a, b, c, d, e中选出一个最适合本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.2.docx

2.Dog for SaleA man walked into a pet shop one day with a largeand very ugly dog ・It had long hair, short legs, no tail and a very wet nose・”Good morning, sir," the owner of the pet shopsaid. ”How can I help you?'*”1 want to sell this dog/'The pet shop owner looked at the dog and shook his head ・"I'm sorry. I can't give youany thing for that an imal. No one will want to buy him.""Why not?** asked the man. "He's clean, well-behaved and healthy."” Look at him, sir,** said the pet shop owner. "He has n't got a tail, his legs are too short and his hair's too long. Who would want to buy such a dog?'*”Well, I guess you're right," the man said ・ ”But he can talk.**”What do you mean he can talk?” the pet stop owner asked ・“Yes, he can speak perfect Eng lish. Just listen ；1 the man answered ・ The dog then spoke ・"It's true, sir ；' he said ・ ”1 am the world's greatest talking dog ・ I'vebeen to America and talked to the President at the White House inWashington. I've talked to the Queen of England and the Emperor ofJapan. Please buy me,sir. This man is very cruel to me. He makes me work too hard and doesn't feed me very well. He never takes me for a walk orgives me a bath. Sometimes he leaves me alone for weeks .rm so unhappy, sir. Please buy me and find a good home for me.”The pet shop owner could hardly believe what he was hearing."Thafs amazing/* he said ・ ”You're right. He is a talking dog. But tell me, why do you want to sell him?""Because I'm tired of all his lies," the man said ・New Words and Expressions皇后，女王皇帝，天皇残忍的 Pet well-behaved宠物行为端庄的quee n emperorcruelamazing 令人惊异的，惊人的EXERCISE I1 ・ Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about thestory.在a, b 5 c, d, e 中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.6.docx

6.More Uses Than OneWhen Li Cheng got married,his wife's mother came to live with them.She was not an easy woman to live with. She was always complaining and never seemed to stop talking.Li Cheng loved his wife but her mother was making his life miserable・Unfortunately, his wife would not listen to any criticism of her mother.”She is my mother," she said・”1 must respect her and so must you." As the months passed Li Che ng became more and more un happ y. If only, hethought, there was some way of stopping his mother-in-law from talking all the time.Then one day she was ill. She complained, of course・ She was hot.She was cold・ Her legs ached・ Her head ached・ She couldn't eat・She couldn't sleep・At last, Li Cheng sent for the doctor.The doctor arrived・ He examined her and then put a thermometer in her mouth. He wanted to take her temperature. n Sit quietly,n he said, H and don't open your mouth." Li Cheng watched with surprise as his mother-in-law lay in bed with the thermometer in her mouth and her mouth closed・For the first time since his marriage, he could not hear his mother-in-law'svoice.He walked up to the doctor, pointed at the thermometer and whispered in the doctor's ear."How much do you want for that thing?” he asked・New Words and ExpressionsMiserable 痛苦的，苦恼的Criticism 批评Respect 尊敬mother-in-law,岳母,婆母thermometer 温度计 whisper 耳语EXERCISE I1. C hoose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a, b, c5 d, e中选择一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.4.docx

4.A Mailman r s ProblemCheng Da was a mailman・Five days a week he rode hisbicycle from villageto village delivering letters.He knew everybody and everybody knew him."Here comes Cheng Da," the children called, andtheir parents came to the doors of their houses・Everybody liked Cheng Da, and of course every one especially liked getting letters ・"Something for you today," Cheng Da would call and he would get off his bicycle and take a letter or a package out of the bag・Or he would say, "Sorry, no thing for you today," and ride on.Even the dogs knew and liked Cheng Da, and although they barked at strangers, they never barked at him.Except for one dog. Its owner, Mrs. Lin, had not lived in the village for many weeks, and every time the dog saw Cheng Da it started barking. When he came to Mrs・ Lin's house, Cheng Da rode his bicycle faster. There were never any letters for her so he did not have to stop・Then one day, there was a letter for her. Cheng Da stopped his bicycle some way from Mrs. Lin's house・ The dog started barking・ Mrs. Lin came to the door.”A letter for you!" Cheng Da shouted・"Why can't you bring it to me?" Mrs・ Lin shouted back.”What about your dog?" Cheng Da said. "I don't want it to bite me." Mrs. Lin laughed・"Don't be frightened," she said. n Everyoneknows the old saying: A barking dog never bites/'“You know the old saying, and I know it,” Cheng Da said, ”but how do you know that your dog knows it?”New Words and ExpressionsMailman 邮递员Village 村庄Deliver 送，传递，投bark, 狗叫stran ger 陌生人bite 咬EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about thestory.在a. b, c. d, e屮选择一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.3.docx

3.Breaking The NewsA very old lady won a million dollars in a lottery.Her son and his wife heard the news on the radio."How are we going to tell your mother?" the wifeasked. "The shock might kill her!""Thafs true," the son said・”Perhaps we'd betterspeak to her doctor about it. He'll know how to breakthe news to her gently.MThey explained the situation to the old lady's doctor.”glad you told me,” he said・”A shock, even a happy one, could give her a heart attack・Leave it to me. 「II find a way of breaking the news to her.*1 He thought about the problem for several days, then decided what he would say.He called on the old lady and sat by her bedside. He took her hand in his. ”Let's play a game, my dear," he said. "A 'Let's Pretend1game.""Oh, yes；* the old lady said. H l love 'Let's Pretend* games.'1“Good・ I'll ask you a question first," the doctor said・”Then you can ask me one.”He pretended to think for a few moments. Then he said, "Tell me, what would you do if you won a million dollars in the lottery?1'"Oh, thafs an easy one,” the old lady said. *Td give most of it to you, doctor, because you have been so good to me all these years・ Doctor!*1But the doctor was now lying on the floor. He had died of shock.New Words and ExpressionsLottery 彩票Shock 震惊Gently 温和地heart attack 心脏病发作 pretend 假装EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a ,b 3c 3d ,e中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

妙语短篇a1第三课

3.Quick ThinkingOne day, Tony met his friend, Alan, in thestreet. Tony was quite rich, but Alan was poor.The two boys walked along the street together.They talked about many things. Tony liked tolisten to music and he told Alan about some newsongs. Alan liked reading, and he told Tony aboutsome new books.They had the same friends,and they talked about these, too.Then Tony remembered something. "I lent youten dollars last week," he said. "Can you give itback to me?""I'm very sorry, Tony," Alan said. "I forgot aboutit."He thought about this money for a minute. Then he said, "I haven't got any money with me today. I'll pay you back tomorrow.""All right," Tony said, "I can wait another day."At that moment a man ran up. He had a knife in his hand. Alan and Tony were afraid. He was a dangerous man."Give me your money," he said to Tony.Tony took out his wallet and gave it to the thief.The thief took out the money and threw the wallet on to the ground."Now you give me your money," he said to Alan.Alan thought quickly. He took out his wallet, but he did not give it to the thief. He gave it to Tony and said, "I owe you some money, Tony. Here it is."New Words and Expressionsquite 相当，完全rich 富的，有钱的poor穷的remember记得，回忆起lend 把…..借给，借出dangerous危险的wallet钱包thief小偷owe欠EXERCISE I1. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d, to these questions about the story .在a，b，c，d中选出一个最适合本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.13.docx

13.A Voice from HeavenMrs. Chen and her mother lived together inAmerica・ Mrs. Chen had been there many years,but her mother had only recently arrived・ After justtwo months, Mrs・ Chen's mother died・ Mrs・Chen was very unhappy. She loved her mother verymuch and missed her.One day, Mrs. Chen was walking along the street when she saw a notice outside a building.The notice said, n Madame Rita, Spiritual Medium. Room 454. Fourth floor. I can help you contact your departed loved ones.”Mrs・Chen thought, ”l'd like to ask mother how she is. Perhaps I should visit this Madame Rita."She went into the building and took the elevator to the fourth floor. She soon found Room 454 and went inside・Madame Rita said, ”How can I help you?*'"I want to speak to my mother. She died last year.""What was her name?1' Madame Rita asked・”Mei Ling," Mrs. Chen said.”1 can help you," Madame Rita said. n lt will cost $200.""All right," Mrs. Chen said.Madame Rita closed her eyes・ She was silent for several minutes. Then she spoke・"Mei Ling, can you hear me?” she said・A voice came out of nowhere•”Yes, I can hear you/'”Your daughter wants to know if you are happy.""Yes, I am very happy,n the voice said・Madame Rita opened her eyes・“Did you hear what your mother said?" she asked Mrs・ Chen.”Yes,” Mrs. Chen said.”Then that will be two hundred dollars," Madame Rita said・"Fine," Mrs・ Chen said・”1 will pay you if you can explain how my ninety-year-old mother lear ned to speak such good English. She could n't speak it when she was alive.”New Words and ExpressionsHeaven 天空，天Recently 最近，近来Spiritual 精神的Medium 媒介，巫师Departed 死去的，过去elevator 电梯nowhere 不知名的地方alive活着的EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a. b. c, d. e中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇unit9

---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------英语学习课件妙语短篇unit9Theyre Playing Our Song It is usual at international soccer matches to play the national anthems of the competing teams. The players line up in the center of the field and the anthems of their countries are played through loudspeakers. It is a kind of courtesy given to visitors from other countries. A few years ago, Greece was playing Korea in an important international soccer game. As is often the case with international sports events, the game was not played in either team’s home cou ntry. It was played in a third, neutral country. As the two teams walked onto the field, music was played to the crowd over the loudspeakers. The visiting Korean players immediately stood to attention. They all thought it was the Greek national anthem. The Greek players knew it was not their national anthem, but they stood to attention too. They thought it was the Korean national anthem. The spectators were surprised by the behavior of the teams and wondered what was happening. Then, as all the players stood to attention, a voice came over the loudspeakers. It told the spectators about a new brand of toothpaste. The two soccer teams had been standing to attention for the nusic of a toothpaste advertisement! Words and Expressions1 / 5international /,int3(:)’naej3nl/ a.世界的soccer /’SDICS/ n.英式足球anthem /’eenOam/ n.国歌 line up 整队，排列起来courtesy /’k3:tisi/ n.礼貌neutral /’nju:tral/ a.中立的immediately /i’mi:djatli/ ad.立即，马上attention /g’tenjgn/ n.注意stand to attention立正spectator /spek’teita;美‘spekteita/（比赛等的）观众 brand /brand/ n.牌子toothpaste /’tu:9peist/ n.牙膏advertisement /sd’vsitismsnt; H 3dv3:’taizm3nt/ n.广告Exercises A Reading comprehensior（阅读理解） Choose the correct answer. 找出正确的答案 ( ) 1 What is a national anthem? a) An advertisement. b) A country’s own song. c) A courtesy given to foreign visitors. d) A commentary on a soccer match. ( ) 2 Where was the soccer game in this story played? a) South America. b) Korea. c) Greece. d) The passage does not tell us. ( ) 3 Who hears the music played over the loudspeakers? a) The two teams. b) The crowd. c) Peoplein other countries. d) The teams and the crowd. ( ) 4 What did the team from Greece think when the music was played? a) They knew it wasn’t Greek. b) They guessed it wasn’t Korean.c) They knew it was a toothpaste advertisement. d) They thoughtit was the national anthem of a third country. ( ) 5 How do you stand to attention? a) With your legs apart and eyes---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ shut. b) With your hand behind your ear to show you are listening. c) With your arms by your sides and your legs together. d) Readyand waiting for the kick-off. ( ) 6 Why were the spectators surprised? a) They didn’t know the Greek national anthem. b) They couldn’t understand why the game didn’t begin. c) They couldn’t believe the teams would stand to attentionfor an advertisement. d) They had never heard of that brand of toothpaste before. B Diction（词语选择） Synonyms: For each sentence, choose the word which means the same as the wordsin bold. 从下面的词中为句中的粗体词选出同义词 ( )1 The teams were competing in a soccer match, a) appearingb) contending c) entering d) lighting ( ) 2 They came onto the field to play. a) paddy b) grass c) pitch d) court ( ) 3 They were received with courtesy. a) politeness b) anthems c) music d) dancing ( ) 4 The third country was neutral. a) negative b) colorless c) slowd) impartial ( ) 5 The Greek team thought it wasthe Korean anthem, a) meditated b) believed c) wanted d) discovered ( ) 6 The music was advertising a new brand of toothpaste, a) song b) tube c) name d) make C Dialogue（对话） Complete the following dialogue that we imagine took3 / 5place between a Greek player and a Korean player. 选出适当的词句完成希腊运动员和韩国运动员之间的下列对话Greek player : Your national anthem was very fast and lively! ( ) Korean player : ____________ a) They did not played our national anthem. b) They don’t play our national anthem. c) They had not played our national anthem. d) They didnot play our national anthem. Greek player : What do you mean? ( ) Korean player : ___________ a) Only yours was played. b) Your only one was played. c) Yours was only played. d) Yours only played. ( ) Greek player :___________ a) No, neither was ours played! b) No, ours wasn’t played either! c) Our one wasn’t played too! d) Not ours as well! ( ) Korean player : Then ________ a)that song was what? b) whose was that song? c) what wasthat song? d) why was that song? ( ) Greek player : ___________ a) I haven’t a clue! b) I known othing! c) I am ignorant! d) I can’t possibly tell anyone! Spectator : It was a toothpaste advertisement! ( ) Greek and : I thought it. Korean players a national anthem! a) was lively enough as b) was too lively forc) wasn’t lively enough in d) wasn’t too lively by D Cloze test（填空） Complete the following passage by choosing---------------------------------------------------------------最新资料推荐------------------------------------------------------ the right words from the answers below. 从下面的答案中选出适当的词完成以下一段话 When two famous national football teams 1 each other, it is usual for both 2 national anthems to be broadcast. On 3_ occasion, some music came 4 the loudspeakers as the players were 5 onto the field. 6 _ , the players stopped. They stood still. They7 ________________ standing to attention 8 the music stopped. Then a voice told everyone about a new brand of toothpaste. ( ) 1 a) played b) right c) play d) met ( ) 2 a) their b) our c) theirs d)your ( )3 a) the b) this c) their d)then ( )4 a) throughout b) aroundc) over d) out ( ) 5 a) walking b) walked c) to walk d) walk ( ) 6 a) Once b) Now c) Walking d) At once ( ) 7 a) stopped b) remained c) was d) always ( ) 8 a) when b) while c) until d) unless E Translation（翻译） Translate the following passage into English. 把下列一段话译成英语 Usage PASSIVE FORMS Do you remember this sentence from story 4? 你还记得第四课的这句话吗？ Rome was ruled by three men. We could rewrite it like this: 我们可把它改写成这个样子 Three men ruled Rome.5 / 5。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.14.docx

14.BoastingThe British think that Americans are boastful.There is perhaps some truth in this becauseAmerica is a big country full of big things andAmericans are proud of them.On one occasion an American boy visited anEnglish school as an exchange student. He waslooked after by Alec Wils on, one of the English boysat the school.Alec took him around London and showed him the sights.”That's Buckingham Palace/* he said, pointing to the building. "It's where the Queen lives and it took three years to build/'"That's nothing," the American boy said・”The White House, where the Preside nt lives, is bigger than that and took only two years to build.”Later that morning the two boys stood outside a large church.”That's the most important church in Londo n,” Alec said. M West- minster Abbey・It took ten years to build.""Back home," the American boy said, "St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is much grander than that, took only nine years to build."Next Alec showed his American friend the huge Westminster Bank Tower. "That took four years to build," he said・The American boy just laughed・“We've got lots of skyscrapers on Wall Street much higher than that," he said, ”and they were built in half that time."Fin ally, they came to the famous Tower Bridge ・It was being ope ned to let a ship through・The American boy was at last impressed・”What's that?" he demanded・ Alec decided to get hisrevenge・"I don't know," he said・”lt wasn't there when I came this way this morning."New Words and ExpressionsBoastfule自吹自播xchange 交换BuckinghamPalace白金汉宫(英国王宫)Westminster Abbey St.西敏寺，维斯民特教堂Patrick's Cathedral圣帕特里克打教堂Westminster Bank Tower威斯敏斯特银行大厦Skyscraper摩天大楼Wall Street 华尔街Tower Bridge塔桥(英国泰晤士河上)impress给…深刻的印象revenge 扌艮复EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about thestory.在a, b. c. d, e中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

妙语短篇A1之3、quick thinking

3 quick thinking思考迅速，敏捷的思维One day, Tony met his friend—Alan, in the street. Tony was quite rich, but Alan was poor. The two boys walked along the street together.They talked about many things, Tony liked to listen to music and he told Alan about some new songs. Alan liked reading and he told Tony about some new books.They had the same friends, and they talked about these, too.Then Tony remembered something, "I lent you ten dollars last week, "he said. "Can you give it back to me?""I'm very sorry, Tony." Alan said, "I forgot about it. "He thought about this money for a minute. Then he said, "I haven't got any money with me today. I'll pay you back tomorrow. ""All right, "Tony said. "I can wait another day. "At that moment a man ran up. He had a knife in his hand. Alan and Tony were afraid. He was a dangerous man."Give me your money, "he said to Tony.Tony took out his wallet and gave it to the thief.The thief took out the money and threw the wallet on to the ground."Now you give me your money, "he said to Alan.Alan thought quickly. He took out his wallet, but he did not give it to the thief. He gave it to Tony and said, "I owe you som e money, Tony. Here it is. "一天，托尼在路上遇见了他的朋友爱伦。

英语学习课件妙语短篇a1第九课。

9.The Best Salesman In The World Harry saw an ad in a window. It said: "Wanted. TheBest Salesman in the World. Top Pay.""I'm a great salesman," Harry told himself. "I can sellanything. I'll go in and ask for that job."He went into the building and spoke to the manager."I'm the best salesman in the world," he said. "Give me the job.""You must prove you're the best," the managersaid."I'll pass every test you give me," Harry told him. "Good."The manager took a box of candy out of his desk."Last week, I bought a thousand boxes of this candy. If you can sell them all before the end of the week, you can have the job." "That's easy," Harry said.He took the box of candy and left the office. Every day and all day, he went from shop to shop, trying to sell boxes of the candy.He couldn't sell one.The candy was so bad he couldn't even give it away. At the end ofthe week he went back to the manager. "I'm sorry, sir,' he said. "I was wrong about myself. I'm not the best salesman in theworld, but I know who is.""Oh," said the manager. "Who?""The person who sold you a thousand boxes of this candy," Harry said.New Words and Expressionsad (advertisement) 广告top pay 优厚报酬job工作manager经理prove证明candy糖果thousand 一千sell卖person 人EXERCISE I1. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d, to the following questions about the story.在a，b，c，d中选出一个最适合本故事的答案。

英语学习课件妙语短篇妙语短篇B3.13.docx

13.A Voice from HeavenMrs. Chen and her mother lived together inAmerica・ Mrs. Chen had been there many years,but her mother had only recently arrived・ After justtwo months, Mrs・ Chen's mother died・ Mrs・Chen was very unhappy. She loved her mother verymuch and missed her.One day, Mrs. Chen was walking along the street when she saw a notice outside a building.The notice said, n Madame Rita, Spiritual Medium. Room 454. Fourth floor. I can help you contact your departed loved ones.”Mrs・Chen thought, ”l'd like to ask mother how she is. Perhaps I should visit this Madame Rita."She went into the building and took the elevator to the fourth floor. She soon found Room 454 and went inside・Madame Rita said, ”How can I help you?*'"I want to speak to my mother. She died last year.""What was her name?1' Madame Rita asked・”Mei Ling," Mrs. Chen said.”1 can help you," Madame Rita said. n lt will cost $200.""All right," Mrs. Chen said.Madame Rita closed her eyes・ She was silent for several minutes. Then she spoke・"Mei Ling, can you hear me?” she said・A voice came out of nowhere•”Yes, I can hear you/'”Your daughter wants to know if you are happy.""Yes, I am very happy,n the voice said・Madame Rita opened her eyes・“Did you hear what your mother said?" she asked Mrs・ Chen.”Yes,” Mrs. Chen said.”Then that will be two hundred dollars," Madame Rita said・"Fine," Mrs・ Chen said・”1 will pay you if you can explain how my ninety-year-old mother lear ned to speak such good English. She could n't speak it when she was alive.”New Words and ExpressionsHeaven 天空，天Recently 最近，近来Spiritual 精神的Medium 媒介，巫师Departed 死去的，过去elevator 电梯nowhere 不知名的地方alive活着的EXERCISE I1 ・Choose the best answer a, b, c, d or e, to these questions about the story.在a. b. c, d. e中选出一个最合适本故事的答案。

6.Quick thinking

Reading for Fun 6 -- Quick ThinkingOne day, Tony meets his friend, Alan, in the street. Tony is quite rich, but Alan is poor. The two boys walk along the street together.They talk about many things. Tony likes to listen to music and he tells Alan about some new songs. Alan likes reading, and he tells Tony about some new books.They have the same friends, and they talk about these, too.Then Tony remembers something. “I lent you ten dollars last week,”he says, “Can you give it back to me?”“I’m very sorry, Tony,” Alan says. “I forget about it.”He thinks about his money for a minute. Then he says, “I have no money with me today. I will pay you back tomorrow.”“All right,” Tony says, “I can wait another day.”At that moment a man runs up. He has a knife in his hand. Alan and Tony are afraid. He is a dangerous man.“Give me your money,” he says to Tony.Tony takes out his wallet and gives it to the thief.The thief takes out the money and throws the wallet on to the ground.“Now you give me your money,” he says to Alan.Alan thinks quickly. He takes out his wallet, but he doesn’t give it to the thief. He gives it to Tony and says, “I owe you some money, Tony. Here it is.”1. Reading comprehension.(1) Tony and Alan area. father and sonb. friendsc. schoolmates(2) The man running up to them is carryinga. a pistolb. a knifec. a machine gun(3) Who gets Alan’s wallet in the end?a. Alanb. Tonyc. the thief(4) Write True or False.a. Alan is rich and Tony is poor.b. Alan lends Tony twenty dollars.c. Tony gives his wallet to the thief.2. Vocabulary: (1) finish the sentences.She’s quite__________.She waited __________a minute.I’ll pay back__________.I am afraid _________ snake.It’s dangerous ________ run on the street. Can you___________ the wallet?I want to ___________ the thief. Please throw it _________ the bin.I owe you ___________.(2) Verb + Object.e.g.__take/cut/stand on/…__the table.3. Pair. Write a paragraph. Remember/forget to do Remember/forget doingBorrow/lend/owe。