隽永英文小故事 (169)
英语小故事带翻译
As Lily began to speak, she was surprised to see how engaged the audience was. They listened intently to her every word, and when she finished, they erupted into applause. Lily was overjoyed when the judges announced that she had won the competition. Her hard work had paid off, and she was thrilledto have the opportunity to showcase her love for the English language.
英文小故事短篇初中
英文小故事短篇初中Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a young girl named Lily. She was known for her kind heart and her never-ending curiosity. Lily loved exploring the world around her, always looking for new adventures.One sunny day, as she was wandering deep into the forest, Lily stumbled upon an abandoned cottage. Curiosity consumed her, and she couldn't resist the urge to go inside and investigate. The cottage was filled with dusty old books and mysterious artifacts. The air was thick with the scent of forgotten stories.Lily ventured further into the cottage and discovered a hidden room. Inside, there was a beautiful antique mirror. As she gazed into the mirror, a fascinating sight unfolded before her eyes. She was instantly transported to a magical world.In this new world, everything was vibrant and enchanting. Talking animals roamed freely, and flowers seemed to dance with each gentle breeze. Excitement coursed through Lily's veins as she explored this mysterious new land.One day, while wandering through a lush meadow, Lily came across a wounded bird. She quickly rushed to its side, gently cradling it in her hands. Determined to help the poor creature, she set off on a journey to seek the village healer's advice.Along the way, Lily encountered various challenges and met fascinating characters who offered assistance. They included a wise old sage, a mischievous pixie, and a kind-hearted woodland fairy. With each encounter, Lily grew wiser and more determined to save the injured bird.Finally, after days of travel, Lily reached the village healer. The healer listened attentively to Lily's tale and examined the injured bird with care. After tending to its wounds, she handed it back to Lily, declaring it would make a full recovery.Overjoyed, Lily returned to the magical world, releasing the now-healed bird into the sky. The bird soared gracefully through the air, thanking Lily with a melodious chirp. Grateful for the adventure and magical encounters she had experienced, Lily bid farewell to her newfound friends and returned back to her own world.From that day forward, Lily continued to explore her own village, sharing the tales of her extraordinary adventure with wide-eyed wonder. She became the village's beloved storyteller, captivating the hearts of young and old with her enchanting tales of magic and kindness.And so, Lily's legacy lived on, reminding everyone that even in the most ordinary of places, extraordinary adventures and incredible friendships could bloom from a single spark of curiosity.。
睡前经典英文小故事带翻译
Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess named Aurora. On the day of her christening, the wicked fairy Maleficent appeared and cursed Aurora to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die on her 16th birthday. However, the good fairy, Merryweather, was able to soften the curse so that Aurora would only fall into a deep sleep from which she could only be awakened by true love's kiss.
隽永英文小故事 (1)
Elephant and HaresOnce there lived a big herd of elephants near a river. They would play, eat and rest near the river. The surrounding area had lush green grass and fruit trees, which served food for the elephants.However, when summer came, the river dried up. There were no more fruits or lush grass left.All the elephants reached out to their master and cried. “Oh! Our Lord! There is no water left in the river. Our infants are facing death and hunger. If we don’t move from here, surely we all will die.”The King replied, “I know a place, where there is adequate water. We all can quench our thirst there.”The very next morning, the elephants started their journey. After traveling for five days and five nights, finally, the elephants reached their destination. As expected, there was a large lake with plenty of water.However, there were large numbers of holes near the banks of the lake. These holes belonged to a family of hares who lived there happily.After seeing plenty of water, the elephants jumped and rolled with joy. In doing so, they destroyed the homes of so many hares. Many of the hares got injured. The hares who ran away managed to save themselves from their wrath. The elephants didn’t care about anyone. The hares found themselves helpless against the mighty elephants.After the elephants went back into the jungle, the hares had a meeting. They were aware that the elephants are very powerful and they cannot beat them physically. So, they decided that it's better to run away in order to save themselves from their wrath.However, one clever hare disagreed and said, “No, we can’t leave this place. This is our ancestral home. We have been living here from generation to generation. We must think of some plan to evacuate them forever. Though we are small, with a clever plan, we can expel them”.After explaining his plan, all the hares agreed to help. As per his plan, one hare went to the hilltop. When the king elephant arrived, a hare shouted, “You devil, you are forbidden to enter the lake. Yesterday, you cruel elephants trampled innocent hares with your foot. This lake belongs to the Moon-God.”“Your selfish act invited the ire of the Moon-God. I am the messenger of Moon-God, he has sent me to convey to you his message. If you want to survive, then don’t even think about coming near the lake again,” he further said.The king elephant replied, “I am sorry, for my sinful act. Oh, Moon-God! Please forgive me!!” The clever hare sitting on the hill replied, “If you want to beforgiven, come to the lake and ask me for forgiveness. You must also offer condolences to the king of hares.” The elephant king walked up to the lake, where saw the reflection of Moon.He immediately asked the MOON for forgiveness. He also said sorry to the king of hares, who was waiting for him, as per their plan.After that, the elephant group never come back to the lake again. The hares lived on happily forever.MORAL: From intelligence, one can overcome even the biggest problem.。
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Life Worth SavingIt was hot and dry summer. The beach was crowded with the people as they gather to beat the heat. There were so many people, from kids to aged people, enjoying the ambience at the beach.There was a group of 20 boys aged between 12 to 15 years trying to be adventurous. They intend to hire a yacht, but due to tides, the yacht rides were prohibited on that day. Still, the boys were enjoying the most in the sea.Suddenly the boys challenged themselves about racing in the sea. The one who swims and moves farther in the sea win the race and deservers a huge treat from the group. The boys agreed, except a few.A boy in the group warned them not to play wi th danger, as the waves weren’t constant, they fluctuate. Some didn’t hear their warnings and started their race.Suddenly, the waves from the sea elevated and few boys in that young group struggled to manage themselves to reach the shore. However, three boys, who considered themselves very brave decided to move deep into the sea for more thrill and fun! They determined to beat the tide and swim further.While many people warned them, they continued to swim, far beyond the shore. All of a sudden, one boy was missing from the group. Away from the group the boy was unable to cope with the rising tides and the other two shouted for help.No one dared to help the boys as the tides were so alarming. The crowd in the shore moved back to safe place.From the crowd at the beach, one brave man consoled those two boys. Then he rushed to rescue the little boy who was swept out to the sea. Fortunately, he saved the boy’s life with so much effort. He brought him back to the sea shore after somany struggles. At first the boy was unconscious. Then after the first aid, he became conscious and opened his eyes. He saw the man who saved him from drowning in the sea. The boy said, ‘Thank you so much uncle, for saving my life. I’m so grateful to you. Thanks a lot.’The man stood silently for few seconds and told him, looking deeply into his eyes, ‘Good on you child! You got a savior and your life is now renewed. You are born again. Make sure that your life is worth saving!’ and left the place!The boy understood the man’s words.Let us live a life that really worth something!。
英文经典小故事
英文经典小故事Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind-hearted young girl named Cinderella. She lived with her stepmother and two stepsisters who treated her cruelly and made her do all the household chores. Despite her difficult situation, Cinderella remained gentle and optimistic.One day, the king announced a grand ball to be held at the palace, inviting all the young ladies in the kingdom. Cinderella's stepsisters were overjoyed and spent days preparing for the event, leaving Cinderella to clean and mend their dresses. As the day of the ball approached, Cinderella couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, knowing she wouldn't be able to attend.Suddenly, a fairy godmother appeared before her and with a wave of her wand, transformed Cinderella's tattered dress into a beautiful gown, and her old shoes into glass slippers. She also turned a pumpkin into a magnificentcarriage and mice into horses to take Cinderella to the ball. However, the fairy godmother warned Cinderella to return before midnight, as the magic would only last until then.At the ball, Cinderella captivated everyone with her grace and beauty, including the prince. They danced thenight away, and Cinderella felt like she was living a dream. However, as the clock struck midnight, Cinderella remembered the fairy godmother's warning and fled from the palace, leaving behind one of her glass slippers.The prince was determined to find the mysterious maiden who had stolen his heart, so he set out to visit everyhouse in the kingdom, asking the young ladies to try on the glass slipper. When he arrived at Cinderella's house, her stepsisters eagerly tried to squeeze their feet into the delicate shoe, but it was too small for them. As a last resort, the prince asked Cinderella to try on the slipper, and it fit perfectly.Overjoyed, the prince recognized Cinderella as the onehe had been searching for. He whisked her away to the palace, where they were married and lived happily ever after. Cinderella's kindness and inner beauty had won her the love and happiness she had always deserved.This classic tale of love, kindness, and the belief in magic has been cherished for generations. It reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, kindness and goodness will always prevail in the end. Cinderella's story continues to inspire us to believe in the power of love and the magic of dreams.。
英文好听的小故事带翻译
As time went by, Lily's fame spread far and wide. People from all over the country came to hear her sing, and she became known as the "Songbird of the Village". However, she never forgot her roots and continued to sing for the children every night.
One day, a traveler passing through the village heard about Lily's singing and decided to pay her a visit. He was a musician and was in awe of her voice. He approached Lily and asked her to join him on his travels, promising her fame and fortune. Lily, however, politely declined his offer. She told him that her place was in the village, bringing joy to the children with her music.
较长的英语小故事
较长的英语小故事Title: The Magical Garden.Once upon a time, in a small village nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, there was a magical garden that bloomed with the most beautiful flowers. The garden was said to be enchanted, and whoever entered it would be filled with a sense of peace and happiness.One day, a young girl named Lily discovered the hidden entrance to the garden. She was drawn to the garden's beauty and decided to explore its wonders. As she stepped inside, she was greeted by a burst of colors and the sweet fragrance of the flowers.Lily wandered through the garden, marveling at the different varieties of flowers that seemed to sparkle with magic. She came across a rare blue rose, known to grant wishes to those who truly believed in its power. Lily closed her eyes, made a wish in her heart, and gently touched the petals of the blue rose.To Lily's amazement, her wish came true. The garden shimmered with a magical glow, and she felt a sense of contentment wash over her. From that day on, Lily visited the magical garden whenever she needed a momentof peace and joy.The magical garden became a place of wonder and enchantment for all who visited it, spreading joy and hope to those who believed in its magic.中文翻译：神奇的花园。
短的英语小故事
短的英语小故事Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her parents and her little brother. Lily loved to read and often spent her free time at the village library, where the librarian, Mrs. Jenkins, would tell her stories of faraway lands and magical creatures.One day, while exploring the shelves of the library, Lily came across a dusty old book with a beautiful cover. The title of the book was "The Enchanted Forest". Intrigued, she checked out the book and hurried home to start reading it.As she delved into the story, Lily found herself transported to a magical world filled with talking animals, friendly fairies, and mischievous goblins. The more she read, the more she longed to visit the enchanted forest herself.One night, as she lay in bed, Lily made a wish upon a shooting star. She wished with all her heart to be able to visit the enchanted forest and meet all the wonderful creatures she had read about. To her amazement, the next morning she woke up to find herself in the middle of the enchanted forest!Lily couldn't believe her eyes. The trees were taller than any she had ever seen, and the flowers seemed to glow with a soft, ethereal light. She wandered through the forest, marveling at the beauty of her surroundings.Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes. Out popped a little rabbit, who introduced himself as Benjamin. He offered to show her around the forest and introduce her to all the other animals who lived there.Lily spent the whole day exploring the enchanted forest, meeting new friends and having amazing adventures. She danced with the fairies, had a tea party with the rabbits, and even helped the goblins find their lost treasure. It was the most magical day of her life.As the sun began to set, Lily realized that it was time for her to go home. She said goodbye to all her new friends and made her way back to the spot where she had arrived in the forest. Just as she was about to make her wish to return home, she heard a familiar voice.It was Mrs. Jenkins, the librarian! She explained that the book Lily had found was indeed magical, and that it had the power to transport readers to the enchanted forest. Mrs. Jenkins had been keeping an eye on Lily, making sure she was safe during her adventure.With a bittersweet feeling, Lily made her wish and found herself back in her own bed. She couldn't wait to visit the library again and tell Mrs. Jenkins all about her incredible journey.From that day on, Lily knew that magic was real, and that all she had to do was open a book to experience the most extraordinary adventures. And every time she visited the library, she would give a knowing smile to Mrs. Jenkins, the keeper of the enchanted stories.。
英文的小故事
英文的小故事Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village in the countryside, surrounded by beautiful green fields and tall, swaying trees. Lily loved to explore the world around her, and she often wenton long walks, admiring the flowers and listening to the birds singing in the trees.One day, as Lily was walking through the forest, she stumbled upon a magical clearing. In the middle of the clearing, there was a sparkling pond, and beside it, a tiny, shimmering fairy stood, with delicate wings and a mischievous twinkle in her eye."Hello, little girl," the fairy said, her voice likethe tinkling of bells. "I am Flora, the guardian of this enchanted place. Would you like to hear a story?"Lily's eyes widened with excitement. She had always loved stories, and the thought of hearing one from a real,live fairy was almost too much for her to bear. She nodded eagerly, and Flora began to tell her tale.Once, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a brave young knight named William. He was known throughout the land for his courage and his sense of justice. One day, the king of the kingdom called upon William to undertake a dangerous quest – to rescue the princess from the clutches of anevil sorcerer who had imprisoned her in a tower.Without hesitation, William set out on his journey. He faced many perils along the way – fierce dragons, treacherous swamps, and dark, haunted forests – but he never wavered in his determination to save the princess. Finally, after many long days and nights, he reached the sorcerer's tower.The sorcerer, a wicked and powerful man, did everything in his power to stop William from reaching the princess. He sent his minions to attack the knight, and he cast spells to confuse and disorient him. But William fought bravely, and with the help of his trusty sword and his unwaveringcourage, he defeated the sorcerer and rescued the princess.As Flora finished her story, Lily's eyes were shining with wonder. "That was amazing!" she exclaimed. "I wish I could go on a quest like that and be as brave as William."Flora smiled at the little girl. "You don't need to go on a quest to be brave, Lily," she said. "Bravery comes in many forms – standing up for what you believe in, facing your fears, and never giving up, no matter how difficult things may seem. You have the heart of a true hero, Lily, and I have no doubt that you will do great things in your life."With those words, Flora vanished in a shower of sparkles, leaving Lily feeling inspired and full of hope. From that day on, she carried the fairy's words in her heart, and whenever she faced a challenge, she remembered the story of William the brave knight and found the courage to overcome it.And so, the little girl who loved to explore the worldaround her grew into a strong and fearless young woman, ready to face whatever adventures life had in store for her. And though she never did go on a quest to rescue a princess from an evil sorcerer, she knew that she had the braveryand the spirit of a true hero, and that was all she neededto live a life filled with wonder and magic.。
关于经典常谈的一个小故事作文
关于经典常谈的一个小故事作文英文回答：In the realm of classic literature, tales of enduring wisdom and timeless truths abound. One such tale, oft-repeated and dearly beloved, holds a profound message that has resonated with readers throughout the ages.The story unfolds in a quaint village, where an elderly wiseman resided. Known throughout the land for his sage advice and unwavering compassion, he possessed a wealth of knowledge gleaned from a life well-lived. One sun-drenched afternoon, as the villagers gathered in the central square, a young man approached the wiseman, his brow creased with worry."Wiseman," the young man implored, "my heart is heavy with questions that haunt my every waking hour. I seek your guidance, for your words are like balm to my troubled mind."The wiseman's eyes twinkled with a gentle wisdom as he listened intently to the young man's concerns. Questions of love, loss, purpose, and destiny poured forth from the young man's lips, each one a testament to the complexities of human existence.With each question, the wiseman offered a thoughtful response, weaving together ancient wisdom and personal experiences. He spoke of the fleeting nature of time, the importance of embracing both joy and sorrow, and the indomitable power of hope. He emphasized the virtues of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, reminding the young man that true strength lies not in power but in the gentle touch of empathy.As the conversation drew to a close, the young man felt a profound shift within him. The wiseman's words had not only answered his questions but had also ignited a spark of clarity that illuminated his path forward. With newfound purpose, he thanked the wiseman and returned to the village square, his once-troubled heart now filled with hope anddetermination.Throughout the centuries, this classic tale has been retold countless times, each retelling adding a new layer of meaning and relevance. It serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring power of wisdom, the transformative nature of guidance, and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all.中文回答：在经典文学的浩瀚世界中，流传着许多承载着隽永智慧和永恒真理的经典故事。
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The CarnivalEvery June, my old elementary school has a carnival on its ground. This has been happening since I was a little boy. I used to have so much fun there. It was amazing. It had rides like the Ferris wheel and the flying teacups. The Ferris wheel was this huge wheel that carried two people in a giant circle above the rest of the carnival. I remember the first time I got on it when I was 7 years old. I had been begging my mom for months to let me ride it."Please, mom, please. I'm big enough now," I would scream. However, she kept saying, "You're too young, Billy. Maybe one day." Of course, 7-year-old kids have short memories. I kept asking over and over again until she finally said okay, but she said she was going with me. "I'm a big boy, mom. I can go alone," I said. She would not agree. "We're going together, or not at all," she said. And of course I said okay.When the big day came, I was so excited. I almost had an accident while waiting in line. The guy who was seating people kept saying "Next" as more and more people got on and the line kept shrinking. His shouts of "Next" kept getting louder and louder and I knew my time was coming up. When we finally reached the end of the line, it felt like I waited a month, we got on and put on our seat belts.I was excited and afraid at the same time. Then it started.I went so high up in the air that I got dizzy. My stomach began to turn, and I felt like throwing up. It was just too fast and too high for me. I didn't get sick, but I was sure glad I was on the ground again when I told my mom, "Please don't send me up there again, mom!"。
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The San Francisco Cable Cars One of the most historic, and significant landmarks in the United States is the San Francisco cable car system. It is the world's only, manually operated cable car system. It is run by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. The system dates back to 1878, when the California Street line first opened. In all, there are three lines currently operating in the city, and boasts a fleet of 12 cable cars. There used to be 23 lines in use throughout the city connecting the diverse communities that make up San Francisco. The open-air cars are a major tourist attraction, and are still used by San Francisco commuters on a daily basis.The simple reason cable cars were first used in the city was because of its landscape. San Francisco is very hilly, which makes it impossible for municipal buses to scale. The solution for this problem was the cable car. These cars are literally pulled by cable, up and down the steep hills of the city, making it easier for people to get from one end of the city to the other.There are two types of cars in use today. Single-ended cars and double-ended cars. The single-ended cars have open-sided sections with seats that face outward to the street. The rear section of these cars is enclosed with seats facing the interior of the car. These cars seat 29 passengers. They travel in both directions by using a swivel-based turn table that turns the car at the end of the line. The double-ended cars are a bit larger, and can hold up to 68 passengers. It has 34 seats, and grips for an additional 34 standing passengers. The best feature of these cars is the pure fun they are to ride. People who ride the San Francisco cable cars are stepping into part of California's history.。
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The Indians' TestEARLY in the history of the American people, there was a powerful tribe of Indians living close to a white village. The Indians mistrusted the sincerity of the settlers' friendship and showed some signs of this doubt. The white men discovered this and their head men desired a council held to tiy to arrange some definite terms of peace and security.The Indians listened to the white men and at last one of them answered for the rest: " We have come at your request and heard your talk. It is near night. If you expect us to have confidence in you, that we may feel safe in your coming and going among us, prove it by letting one of your children spend the night with us, and we will bring him to you in the morning." These words caused a great sensation in the hearts of the white men, but they knew that a refusal would seal upon them the enmity of the Indians. One brave man left the room, and in a few moments returned with his only son. In the presence of all assembled, the father told his son how the safety of the whole settlement, and perhaps other towns also, depended upon the fulfillment of this obligation. He told his child that God would watch over him and bring him back in safety. The dear boy, who was about six years of age, listened in implicit confidence, and expressed his willingness to go and not fear the red men.As the strange company of warriors filed out of the settlement, the pretty boylooked back with smiling face and cried, " Good-night," while hardy men retained their feelings only until he could no longer discover their faces. Then, with full hearts, tearful eyes and trembling tongues, they re-entered the building and fervently besought God to watch over the precious hostage lent. Few slept that night; mothers clasped their babes, and, weeping, prayed. The earliest day-light found watchers gazing upon the distant line of forest that bordered the plain. At last, figures were dimly seen approaching, then faster and faster they came, until the fair face of the beloved child could be seen. The chief himself led him by the hand to his parents, and then and there ratified for his people the compact of peace and defense with the whites. The child said that they treated him with kindest care, gave him curious things to please him, and made for him a bed of softest furs.How beautiful was this child's obedience and faith, and of what inestimable value was his courage to that village! I wish that I could tell you his name, but have searched in vain for the lost book in which I read it. How proud must have been every heart whose life was thus weighed in the mighty balance against his single one ! Perhaps many times that we know not of, great importance may rest upon the obedience of each one of us, in our path of life as Latter-day Saints.。
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Angus the Tartan GoatOnce, there lived a goat named Angus. He stayed with his owners, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas. They pampered Angus like a baby. However, Angus loved chewing woollen clothes and his master and mistress scolded him for doing so. One morning, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas had to go to the market. Before leaving, they put Mr. Douglas’ favourite woollen jacket on the clothesline. “Angus, don’t chew the jacket,” warned the Douglases. Once the Douglases left, it began to pour heavily. “Oh, the coat is getting wet! I must pull it down,” thought Angus. However, even before he knew it, he was chewing the coat. When the rains stopped, Angus realised what he had done. “Oh no,” he thought, “this time they will throw me out of the house.” He decided to keep quiet ab out it. When the Douglases returned, Mr. Douglas asked, “Has the wind blown away my coat?” Angus promptly nodded. However, Mrs. Douglas noticed a strand of wool sticking against Angus’ chin. “Why! It’s the jacket wool,” screamed Mrs. Douglas. “So you’re the culprit,” confirmed Mr. Douglas. Poor Angus had to go without his lunch and dinner. He swore never to chew wool again.。
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Valery's Bus TripRiding the bus is as easy as pie. The bus driver is there to answer any questions passengers may have. And it only costs one dollar and fifty cents. These were the things Valery had heard from all her friends about public transportation. She had never ridden on the bus alone before. This was about to change in fifteen minutes as she stood waiting at the bus stop at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and 61th Street. Valery had just turned fifteen and was ready to start riding the bus on her own.Valery's mom had sent her to Grandma's house for a weekend stay. She had packed all her belongings in a backpack, and was dressed in her lucky outfit in case she crossed any black cats. She was heading to the city of Montebello where her Grandmother lived. Her heart began racing when she saw the number 260 bus approaching in the distance. She looked around to see if she was alone, but there wasn't anyone else waiting for the bus. She was all alone."Come on, you can do this," Valery said to herself. She remembered she and her mother had taken the same bus to her Grandma's house the dozens of times. "It's just like before, except mom is not here," Valery said, trying to ease herself. The bus finally came to a halt at its stop, and its doors opened in front of Valery. She took a deep breath, looked at the bus driver, and stepped inside.Valery put the money into the slot and greeted the bus driver. She then proceeded to the back of the bus and quickly sat down next to an elderly woman. The scariest part was over. "Now all I have to do is sit and wait until I reached my destination," said Valery to herself. "Don't forget to pull the cord," a familiar voice said in her head.。
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A Hot Day and a Cool PoolIt was their first vacation together in years. Meg and Oscar had been running their own jewelry business for years. They made a nice income, but they were busy all the time. They went to one trade show after another, flying throughout the US and often to China and other countries. Their last vacation was at least ten years ago. Recently, Oscar's doctor said that Oscar's high blood pressure was going to be the death of him. After questioning Oscar about his eating and exercise habits, he concluded that Oscar was stressing himself out at work. He told Oscar that he needed to stop and smell the roses more often."In short," he said, "I'm writing you a prescription for two weeks of R&R—rest and relaxation, immediately. In fact, I want you to take off four weeks a year, and these must be nonworking vacations. No cell phone, no laptop. Do you understand me? In case you don't, I'm telling Meg, too. You might not listen to me, but you will listen to her."Meg canceled all their activities for the two weeks at the end of July. Fortunately, they did not have any flights scheduled. She booked them a nice hotel near Palm Springs. "We'll catch up on our magazines, newspapers, and TV reruns," she told Oscar. "We won't even TALK about work for two weeks, okay? We'll relax in the pool, get massages, and treat ourselves like royalty. Got it?""Yes, ma'am," Oscar said, smiling as he saluted her.The hotel had failed to tell them that it was undergoing renovations. But when it offered everything at half price, Meg and Oscar stayed. The second morning, about 10, Oscar told Meg he was going to take a swim. She told him not to forget his sun block. She went back to sleep. When she woke up at noon, she put on her swim suit and went outside.She couldn't stop screaming when she saw Oscar submerged beneath the water. His foot had gotten caught in a suction vent that workers had not covered properly. He had been under water for ten minutes.A month after the funeral, back home, Meg was going through her mail. The hotel, apparently worried about a lawsuit, had sent her an offer to stay there free for a month. The congenial letter suggested that she "Bring a friend!"。
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The maze of timeSometimes there are some tales in life which are always a pleasure to remember. When we think of the tragic moment spent in the past then it seems that the moment was so horrible and was happy to think that now that moment will not come back again.But if the talk is of a pleasant moment of the past, then we smile through it, and when we rush off the window of the memories, then the eyes are moist with a light smile and then, a chill wave run through our spine which makes us realize that the moments has passed. A memory chains past, present and future. Through our memories we live our past in present and hope to continue it in future but some memories are left behind and failed to enter the future.My life is perfect. I have loving parents, caring siblings and supportive friends. I’m happy in my small world but someone asked me to give some place in my world. I was more than happy to share my world with him. As time passed, he conquered my world with his love, care and affection. It wasn’t m y world anymore but ours. I lived the best moments with him, he knew everything about me. No one can b perfect but for me he was almost perfect. His innocent face, soft eyes, welcoming smile and gentle looks forced me to give up my world and he made it more beautiful than before. His small surprises, long walks, soothing words made me feel like i had all the happiness of the world. I had tears in my eyes at many occasions but i felt happy to shed them as I didn’t have any way to express myself, my tears spo ke for me. They contained all the beautiful memories that showed i’m loved, cared and im important for many people especially for the person whom i loved the most.Five years has passed but i feel we just met yesterday but the memories we have denied our m eeting. Today is going to be the best part of my life, I’ll tie a knot to be forever with him. This ceremony would prove that i was made and meant to look for you and becomes yours forever but, I’m still waiting for him why he is not showing up? Today is my wedding, the environment looks cold my own happiness was killing me inside. I’m decorated in my precious jewels and finest clothes to present myself the best in front of him, but why haven’t he reached yet? Moments passed, the warmth of excitement is turning into cold like the faces around me. Oh! Do they have tears in their eyes? It should be me with tears but i don’t feel them. The shout of loudest cry of my mom brought me back from my thoughts. Finally i can see him, he has appeared with a lady in him arms she looks messy in my contrast . I ran to see the lady. Her face matched with mine, i asked lot of questions but he can’t hear. He is moving lifelessly, he can’t feel my touch. I stood in front ofhim to stop but he passed through me.Then i realized, i don’t only failed in my life but also failed in memory. And even after years when I miss that moment I agree, thinking, in that story my role was too short, you could say that god! had cut off my role. But in the eyes of certain characters of the story, tears still rolls down when I mention. How good it was. i was a part of my family, friends ,and specifically of him. I know and it seems some lives are linked across time, coupled by an ancient calling that echoes through the age.。
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The Lottery Win
It was a small town, located in the outskirts of a city. People who lived in the town worked in the city and earned for their life. The town had a tea shop located near the bus stand. People who wait for the bus chat with others in the tea shop.
There was a group of 6 men who worked in the city. Although they work at different companies in the city, they were very close. Every day the 6 men used to chat and have nice conversation as they wait for the bus.
Ketan was one in the group and he worked in a garment factory. One day, Ketan was sitting in silence in the tea shop and did not join the conversation with others. The other friends saw him very sad and enquired him why he looked so worried?
Ketan told, ‘nothing friends!’
One man insisted him to share his worries, so that they might find a solution for his troubles.
Here is the conversation between Ketan and his friends.
Ketan sai d, ‘I lost 10 lakh rupees!’
While all were shocked, one of his friends told, ’10 lakh rupees? When did you have so much money?’
Ketan: ‘Yes, I lost 10 lakh rupees. I’m so depressed and lost a fortune!’
A Friend: ‘You were with us most of the time. Then how did you lose the money?’
Ketan was silent.
A friend: ‘if you can share with us, we can really help you!’
Ketan: ‘I read newspaper last Friday, which had the details of a lottery ticket. The one who purchase gets 10 lakh rupees as the winning money. Today I read the news again declaring the winning lottery ticket.’
A friend: ‘You purchased and lost?’
Another friend: ‘did you lose the ticket?’
Ketan: ‘No!’
A friend: ‘Then why you are sad?’
Ketan: ‘I thought I should have purchased one ticket. I decided to purchase on Wednesday as it is my lucky day. Unfortunately I forgot to buy the lottery ticket on Wednesday. Only after reading today’s news I remembered about the lottery. Today, the results are announced. If I purchased it, I would have won the lottery and 10 lakhs amount. I feel so bad I lost 10 lakhs.’
Ketan’s words let everyone shocked to the core! He did not buy the lottery ticket, but regret for losing 10 lakhs!
Many people are like Ketan. Regretting for something we have not done gives us nothing. Try it and put maximum efforts you can to get yourself rewarded.。