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02.Story by Cris, THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET( short 24/50 )

THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET( short 24/50 )

Don't answer the question...It's part of the story...

Sorry!

Then the first snows came.The sparrow took a last chance with the pine tree, who said: I can't offer you much protection, I only have needles that let in draft But my answer is ... Yes.

Overjoyed, the sparrow took refuge there and you know what?

He survived the winter.The children returned and wept tears of joy.Upon seeing this, the Creator decided to punish all the other trees for their selfishness.From that day on, every tree lost it's leaves in winter, except the pine, who saved the sparrow.My grandmother told me this story.

Had you ever heard it before?You can answer now.Story is finished!

The story is very pretty.

But, the insulating properties of pine needles could not release the heat to create a warm enough cocoon for a bird the size of a sparrow.

Your grandmother lied to you.

So where were you headed, T.S. ?

To buy me a hot dog.

The old sea dog!

Captain's Choice!..

Quickly, it close in fifteen minutes.

Bye, Sparrow!..

See you, Bye!

I'm sure you will find your tree.

You too!

重点

take a chance on sth

to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice

We took a chance on the weather and planned to have the party outside.

refuge

refuge from sb

refuge from sth

shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.

A further 300 people have taken refuge in the US embassy.

They were forced to seek refuge from the fighting.

drift

Can you shut the door? There's a draft in here.

overjoyed

overjoyed at sth/overjoyed to do sth/overjoyed that.../extremely happy or pleased

He was overjoyed at my success.

We were overjoyed to hear their good news.

punish

punish sb for sth

punish sb for doing sth

to make sb suffer because they have broken the law or done sth wrong

Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished.

He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.

THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET( short 24/50 ) EL JOVEN Y PRODIGIOSO TS SPIVET (corto 24/50)

Don't answer the question...It's part of the story... 别回答,这是故事的一部分

Sorry!

Then the first snows came.The sparrow took a last chance with the pine tree, who said: I can't offer you much protection, I only have needles that let in draft But my answer is ... Yes. 后来,第一场雪来了 麻雀到松树那儿最后试试运气,松树说:我给不了你多少保护,我只有漏风的针叶 但我的回答是…可以

Overjoyed, the sparrow took refuge there and you know what? 多高兴啊,麻雀在那避寒…而你说后来怎样?

He survived the winter.The children returned and wept tears of joy.Upon seeing this, the Creator decided to punish all the other trees for their selfishness.From that day on, every tree lost it's leaves in winter, except the pine, who saved the sparrow.My grandmother told me this story. 他活过了冬天 他的孩子们回来了,擦了擦高兴之余的泪水 看到这个,造物主决定惩罚那些自私的树木 从那天起,所有的树木都在冬天掉光叶子,除了松树,因为它救了麻雀 是我奶奶告诉我这个故事的

Had you ever heard it before?You can answer now.Story is finished! 你之前有听过吗? 现在你可以回答我了 故事结束了!

The story is very pretty.

But, the insulating properties of pine needles could not release the heat to create a warm enough cocoon for a bird the size of a sparrow. 但是松叶的隔热性能…真的不足以创造一个足够温暖的小窝…对麻雀这么大的鸟儿来说

Your grandmother lied to you. 你奶奶骗你的

So where were you headed, T.S. ?

To buy me a hot dog.

The old sea dog! The old sea dog!

Captain's Choice!.. 船长的最爱,哈!

Quickly, it close in fifteen minutes. 快去,他们十五分钟后就关门了

Bye, Sparrow!..

See you, Bye!

I'm sure you will find your tree. 我相信你能找到你的栖木

You too!

重点

take a chance on sth 冒险

to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice

We took a chance on the weather and planned to have the party outside. 我们怀着天气可能会好的侥幸心理筹划到户外聚会。

refuge

refuge from sb

refuge from sth 庇护;避难

shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc. shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.

A further 300 people have taken refuge in the US embassy. 又有 300 人在美国大使馆避难。

They were forced to seek refuge from the fighting. 他们被迫寻求庇护,以躲避战争。

drift 穿堂风;通风气流;通风

Can you shut the door? There's a draft in here. 你关上门好吗?这里有穿堂风。

overjoyed 非常高兴;欣喜若狂

overjoyed at sth/overjoyed to do sth/overjoyed that.../extremely happy or pleased

He was overjoyed at my success. 我的成功使他欣喜若狂。

We were overjoyed to hear their good news. 听到他们的好消息,我们都大喜过望。

punish 处罚;惩罚

punish sb for sth 犯下这宗罪行的人将受到严厉惩罚。

punish sb for doing sth

to make sb suffer because they have broken the law or done sth wrong

Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished.

He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. 他拒不回答他们的问题,受到了惩罚。