原版英文小故事 38. Moving Back Home

Brett was moving into his departed parents home. His mom had recently died of cancer, five years after his dad had died in his sleep. Brett figured he would also die in that now-empty house. He had hired two movers at $40 an hour. They worked hard an

原版英文小故事 40. Perfect Weather

It was a perfect day in Los Angeles. Even Shakespeare might not have words for a day like this. You had to be there to appreciate it. The sun was shining, and soft white clouds were parked in the deep blue sky. The temperature was perfect for shorts.

原版英文小故事 41. English Only

Blair needed a break from the indoor life. Sometimes it seemed like he was in his apartment 24/7. He had recently found a perfect outdoor cure. It was a new coffeehouse which served 45 kinds of coffee and tea. He liked it because the coffee was good

原版英文小故事 39. Giving Blood

Gabriel was running late. He had a 2 oclock appointment to give blood at the gymnasium at George Washington High School. At least he thought he had; no one had ever called him back to confirm his reservation. Probably a confirmation call wasnt even n

原版英文小故事 27. Learning to Share

The seal population just south of Monterey, California, is making life difficult for the surfer population. There have been several incidents in the past month of surfers being bitten or attacked by seals. Scientists think it is merely a result of ov

原版英文小故事 42. Here It Comes

It was early morning, January 17, 1994. John Evans and his wife were asleep in their house in Northridge, California. Suddenly, the loudest thunder theyd ever heard seemed to explode right out of the ceiling, the floor, and the walls. They were throw

原版英文小故事 33. Heal Yourself

Researchers are discovering more and more about the inner workings of the brain through MRI and PET scans. Both scans produce images of active, inactive, healthy, and unhealthy areas of the brain. These images are helping doctors treat brain dysfunct

原版英文小故事 25. A Visit to Southern California

Erin and her best friend Amy flew into San Diego last week. They are both in their mid-20s, and both are nurses who live in Georgia. It was their first visit to California, and they were excited. They visited San Diegos world-famous zoo and fell in l

原版英文小故事 37. His Stomach Is Growling

Derek was listening to the radio and using his computer. The TV was on, but the volume was muted. The fan was on medium speed, because low speed would be too slow for a hot day like today. He dared not use high speed, because loose papers on the tabl

原版英文小故事 36. Vacation at Home

The two-week vacation at the end of summer school ended yesterday. Kevin had gone nowhere during his vacation. He had the money, but he hated to travel alone. He used to take vacations with Gary, his youngest brother, but they had a big argument at t

原版英文小故事 32. The Ant and the Elephant

Lets say that you could combine, into one super brain, 100 of the best minds in the history of mankind. Would that super-intelligent brain be able to fully appreciate all the wonders of the universe? Probably not. The universe is simply too big, too

原版英文小故事 29. The Street is Burning

Alvin was walking down 6th Street on a hot sunny day when he saw smoke coming out of the street. He could smell the smoke, and it was getting thicker. It was coming out of a storm drain. Alvin used his cell phone to call the fire department. The stor

原版英文小故事 34. Take a Bite

Have you ever been bitten? Of course you have. You are surrounded by creatures that might, or do, bite. Even as you rest your head on your pillow, bedbugs are probably nibbling away at you. They live happily inside most pillows. Take a walk outside a

原版英文小故事 35. Feeling Blue

The blue-ring octopus is only about eight inches wide with its tentacles extended. It prefers shallow water near Australia and often lives under piers. It avoids humans. But if it must defend itself, this creature can deliver a bite that is fatal. Th

原版英文小故事 20. Independence Day Parade

It was, as usual, a hot and sunny July 4--Independence Day. Eight-year-old Jeffrey was excited about the annual parade. He wanted to see everything, and he wanted to see it now. But the parade wouldnt start until 10 oclock. His mom Julia tried to kee

原版英文小故事 31. Little Hope for Hemp

Hemp is a strong, cane-like plant known throughout the world for its durability and versatility. In the US, however, the hemp industry and supporters struggle. The US government worries that citizens might figure out a way to turn durable hemp into i

原版英文小故事 22. A Good Buy

Christopher loved to shop at thrift stores. Almost a month ago, he bought a popular word game that uses little chips of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the clerk said, Oh, look, the game box hasnt even been opened yet! T

原版英文小故事 24. Love Hurts

The old house was sold. A new house was yet to be purchased, so Randy was going to rent for a while. He was moving from Virginia to California. The move would put some memories behind him. He was looking forward to a fresh start. Randy and Nora got m

原版英文小故事 23. Blind and Kind

Philip is 55 and blind. He has been blind since birth. He says he does not feel like he is missing anything, because he cannot imagine what sight is like. He can smell a rose, but he cannot tell if it is red, white, or blue. It does not matter to him

原版英文小故事 26. Stuck in the Desert

Patricia asked for the cheapest car available at Acme Car Rental. She needed a car for 48 hours. Because it was the weekend, there was only one car available at the momentan SUV. Patricia was an environmentalist. SUVs, which are big cars consuming a