365个英语简短小故事-168. The Drugs Keep Coming

Because it won't decriminalize drugs, the US government allows drug dealers to make billions of dollars annually. The government continues to pursue and arrest millions of marijuana and cocaine users every year. The government says that marijuana and

365个英语简短小故事-209. Wanted To Know

Two mayors made a bet on the outcome of the Vegetable Bowl, the annual football game between their high school teams. If Arvadas team lost, the mayor of Arvada would send the mayor of Boulder ten pounds of sliced potatoes, ready for frying. If Boulde

365个英语简短小故事-309. “Read All about It!”

PLOP! Alfred woke up, and immediately knew why he was awakethe paperboy. It was 5:30 a.m. A while later, he finally got back to sleep. Later that morning, he made a phone call. The customer service rep asked if he could help. Alfred couldnt believe h

365个英语简短小故事-299. When I Retire...

It was 10 p.m. Fritz said good night to his wife. She was watching TV. He went to bed. Tomorrow was a big day. It was his last day of work. Thirty years with the federal government. Thirty years of flying out of town for weeks on end. Thirty years of

365个英语简短小故事-264. The Man Who Loved Women

Grady was rich, but he was 78 and on his deathbed. No amount of moneyor lovecould save him now. In his youth, Grady had been a major skirt-chaser. No woman was safe from his charm. He used to juggle three or four girlfriends at a time. Hed often acci

365个英语简短小故事-249. Cameras in Police Cars

The Rockford police chief and some city officials want to install video cameras in all 100 police cars. They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits filed against the city. In the last five years, Rockford has paid out more than five million do

365个英语简短小故事-197. Man Invents Toilet for Cars

People have been traveling by car for 100 years. My invention is long overdue. Who hasnt had an emergency while traveling? Sometimes youre miles from the nearest gas station or McDonalds. Everyone knows that when you gotta go, you gotta go, said Phil

365个英语简短小故事-304. Avoid the Flu

Flu season occurs annually in countries that have cold weather in the winter. Although the influenza virus is alive throughout the world in all four seasons, it seems to have its greatest impact on humans during the winter. Scientists are not sure wh

365个英语简短小故事-267. Female Seeks Mature Male

Julia was 12 years old. Her best friend Betsy was 13. Summer was almost over. School was about to start. Julia and Betsy were having lunch at BurgerBoy. Betsy had decided that Julia needed a boyfriend. But why? asked Julia. Im okay without one. What

365个英语简短小故事-278. There Goes the Neighborhood

Carbon Street is a long, tree-lined street with majestic houses on either side. The houses are owned by millionaires who cherish their quiet, residential street. Throughout the day, the only noise is usually the sound of various birds singing in the

365个英语简短小故事-306. US Border Patrol

The US Border Patrol is encountering more problems with drug dealers from Mexico. A few weeks ago, a dealer ran over a border patrol agent. The agent, standing in the middle of a two-lane road, had motioned the dealers vehicle to stop. Instead, the d

365个英语简短小故事-213. Water Under the Sink(1)

The 36-year-old bachelor ate his usual lunch at home. He had an apple, a ham sandwich with a sliced dill pickle, a bowl of chicken noodle soup with a couple of soda crackers, and a small candy bar, all washed down with an eight-ounce glass of milk. A

365个英语简短小故事-325. The Demanding Son

Luke didnt know what to do. He wanted to yell at Kyle, his fiances son, because Kyle continued to argue with his mom. She didnt even demand very much from himStudy hard, get the best grades you can, she told him. She tried to get it into his head tha

365个英语简短小故事-220. A Murder-Suicide

A man and a woman died in an apparent murder-suicide last night in Altadena. The man was 74-year-old Dominic Vittorio. The woman was his 70-year-old wife, Victoria. The couple had been married for 50 years. In fact, their 50th anniversary occurred ju

365个英语简短小故事-295.It Was an Worthless Clock

It was an old clock, but it still told the correct time. The face had a faded picture of Andys parents taken when they were newlyweds. Aside from some photos, the clock was the only memento Andy had of his mom and dad. His father died of cancer in 19

365个英语简短小故事-174. The Haircut (1)

It was chilly outside. Natalie had asked Sonny to come pick her up. She wanted to give him his bimonthly haircut at his place. He said hed be right over. She always cut his hair in the bathroom, so he closed the bathroom window completely. She didnt

365个英语简短小故事-175. The Haircut (2)

Sonny could have grabbed the sun with his own two hands and pulled it ten million miles closer to Earth, but that would not have warmed up Natalie. You know how much I hate the cold, and you know how fragile I am. The last time I was here, you promis

365个英语简短小故事-205. Jerry Decided To Buy a Gun

Jerry Baldwin was 30 years old. He was the manager of a pizza restaurant. He lived in an apartment about one mile north of the restaurant. He walked to and from work. When it was raining, he took the bus. Jerry loved gangster movies. When a new one c

365个英语简短小故事-255. Fishing for Girls

Wednesday night, Howard asked Glenn if he wanted to go fishing and girl-watching that weekend at Santa Fe Lake. Well leave Friday morning and return late Sunday night, he said. Glenn said he had to clean out his garage, so Howard went by himself. How

365个英语简短小故事-176. The Robbery at the Mall(1)

Cliff was on the phone. I couldnt believe it! It was broad daylight! These criminals have no conscience, no morals. They beat up and rob old people. They kidnap and rape young women. Its getting to the point where no one is safe anytime or anywhere.