《365个英语小故事》:实用简洁的小故事,都是日常生活小故事,在学习英语的同时了解美国文化,循序渐进,轻松掌握。
Pete had lived in Florida for 20 years. A boring 20 years, he often thought. His house was only a 10-minute walk from the Gulf. He walked to the sandy white beach almost every day. Bobs Liquors was at the corner, halfway to the beach. It was the only store within a mile. It sold cold beer and cigarettes, which were the only two things that interested Pete today. The owner of Bobs was Bill. Bill had bought the store from Bob, but never renamed the store. Bobs has a nice ring to it, he told curious customers. Also, of course, keeping the old name saved him money, time, and trouble.
When the water was unsafe, the lifeguards would put red flags all up and down the beach to warn swimmers to stay out of the water. Today was a red flag day. Fierce riptides and lots of jellyfish were predicted for the next 48 hours.
Although windy and completely overcast, it was a warm September day. Pete stopped at Bobs. Bill said hello and told Pete to be careful because of the riptide reports. He asked, Whatll it be today, Pete?
Pete ordered the usuala pack of cigarettes and beer. Bill put the six-pack into a double paper bag because that helped keep the beer cold longer. Pete paid him and said goodbye. He walked out the door and crossed the two-lane street, not bothering to look in either direction.
The flags were flapping loudly. Small waves were splashing onto the beach. Sea gulls were walking at waters edge. Low thunder rumbled occasionally in the distance. An irregular line showed where wet sand met dry sand. Pete sat down on the dry sand. He opened a can of beer and lit a cigarette. There was no one else at the beach, except a woman walking away from him, stopping frequently to examine seashells. Pete watched a pelican dive into the water. Far away on the horizon, a stationary ship floated.
Pete was a strong swimmer. He had learned to swim when he was four years old. In grade school and high school, he won numerous swimming and diving tournaments. His parents had high hopes that he would compete in the Olympics.
Pete opened the fifth beer and lit yet another cigarette. The woman collecting seashells had disappeared from sight. He got up and walked into the water. When the water was almost thigh-high, he felt the current tugging at him. A jellyfish stung him behind his right knee. He took a final drag on his cigarette and flicked it into the water. He finished the beer, filled the empty can with sea water, and threw it back onto the beach. He looked at the ship.
Then he dove in and started swimming.
英语诗歌:The Star
英语诗歌:When We Two Parted
英语散文:美不胜收的哥本哈根
Handsome boy
英语议论文:大西洋到底有多宽
英语散文:一位值得纪念的希腊人
英语小说:爱要怎么说出口 7
英语短篇:Genius At Work(天才在工作)
英语短文:我最珍贵的奥林匹克奖 2
英语小说:迟到的情书 8
英语散文:浪漫路曲曲折折
英语诗歌:白种人黑种人
英语散文:母亲教我的
英语短篇:想知道梦的成因吗?
英语散文:彼岸无尽头,知足才常乐
英语短文:受伤保缥对戴安娜作结语 1
My favorite cartoon character
英语小说:爱要怎么说出口 3
英雄传记:罗纳尔多
英语小说:爱要怎么说出口 11
英语散文:Love Your Life
英语短文:道德与投资 3
英语小说:爱要怎么说出口 9
英语散文:假如我又回到了童年
英语小说:爱要怎么说出口 10
英语短文:受伤保缥对戴安娜作结语 4
英语诗歌:沁园春 雪
英语演讲:热血、汗水和眼泪-丘吉尔
英语散文:A Forever Friend(永远的朋友)
英语诗歌:Teachers Prayer(教师的心愿)
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