儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Lost Mine CHAPTER 9 One Mystery Solved

The others gathered around Violet. Its a letter from Tom, she said. Its to somebody named Frank. See? Its signed Tom Parker. Violet squinted at the messy handwriting. My great-uncle Jake, she began, then gasped. My great-uncle Jake, the prospector, h

儿童英语读物 The Great Detective Race CHAPTER 3 Three Strikes in a Row

After dinner, the children took turns telling Grandfather about their day as they relaxed on the front porch. Watch was dozing nearby while the evening shadows grew longer. Benny finished by saying, We kept striking out. James Alden smiled over at hi

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 7 “I’m Hungry!”

A grumble went down the line. A crew member ran out of the dining tent, followed by another. They raced past. I dont believe this, one of them said as she ran by. Whats going on? asked Benny. A moment later, another member of the dining hall crew wal

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 4 Ready, Set, GO!

Well get it fixed, declared Jessie. Louis at the bike shop said that Thelma can fix anything. She might be able to fix it, said Henry, looking a little more hopeful. The Aldens walked with Henry and his broken bicycle into Greenfield to the bike shop

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 3 Gone!

Come on, Henry, Benny said the next morning. We have to practice for the race one more time! But Henry didnt come out of the garage next to the house where the Aldens kept their bicycles. Henry? Jessie called. I cant find it! Henry said. His voice wa

儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Empty Safe CHAPTER 4 A Mysterious Phone Call

All the children looked over when they heard the receiver bang down. Who was that, Dad? asked Hallie. Oh, nobody, Mr. Grayson said. You sounded upset, Hallie said. Well talk about it later, Mr. Grayson answered. Jessie knew it was none of her busines

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 9 Henry’s Plan

The Aldens stood at the days finish line, applauding as the last riders came in ahead of the sweep wagon. Im glad we didnt follow that detour sign, said Jessie. Getting lost two days in a row would have been too much. Not so many people got lost this

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 8 An Unexpected Helper

Uh-oh, said Henry, just after they left the second water stop. Are we lost? asked Benny. I know how to get back to the water stop. Were not lost, said Henry, pulling the tandem to a stop. We have a flat tire. He got off. Benny got off. They squatted

儿童英语读物 The Castle Mystery CHAPTER 5 Something Lost, Something Found

Each day brought several new customers to Piccolos Pizza. The Aldens were sure many more would follow once the restaurant started serving its big pizzas again. Finally the day came when the gas company was going to fix the broken gas line to the Picc

儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 7 Max’s Story

Gratefully, Max smiled at the waiter who put a cup of coffee before him. He took a deep breath. My doctor, who also is a close friend, advised me to relax, and recommended this cruise. Max stirred his coffee. Its been far from relaxing. The first nig

VOA英语教学：美语训练班 086

A: 欢迎大家来到这期的美语训练班! 我是杨琳! B: 我是Mike! 杨琳，来告诉大家今天都要学什么? A: 没问题! 今天我们要领略一下大城市的生活方式，看看怎么表达动用关系，还要告诉你怎么说吊胃

绿野仙踪 第1期:旋风来了(1)

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ by L.Frank Baum 《绿野仙踪》 作者：莱曼弗兰克鲍姆 Chapter 1. The cyclone 第一章 旋风来了 Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer and Aunt Em, who wa

儿童英语读物 The Ghost of the Chattering Bones CHAPTER 2 A Strange Verse

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny turned around quickly in surprise. A young girl about Violets age was standing at the opened door, watching them. She was wearing jeans and a green T-shirt. Her blond curls were held back from her face with a beaded h

儿童英语读物 The Hurricane Mystery CHAPTER 2 Lost and Found

Bennys eyes grew very round. The Pirates Gate? he cried. See? I told you there were pirates! He gave a little skip of excitement. Grandfather put his hand on Bennys shoulder. Slow down, Benny. Lets hear the rest of the story. But first why dont yall

儿童英语读物 The Great Turkey Heist CHAPTER 1 Aldens to the Rescue

Watch this! Six-year-old Benny Alden ran across the lawn at Grandfathers house and leaped into the huge pile of leaves under the maple tree. Henry leaned on his rake and laughed. That was your best jump yet, he said. But when Benny didnt pop up immed

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Mean Limousine

A tanned boy with shaggy brown hair had just stopped at the lemonade stand as Henry, Benny and Jessie arrived. Hed loosened the straps of his blue bicycle helmet and had it pushed back. He was wearing dark glasses and shiny black bicycling shorts. Hi

儿童英语读物 The Great Bicycle Race Mystery CHAPTER 1 And Grandfather, Too

H ... e ... l ... p ... Benny Alden spelled out the letters of the first word on the sign in the front window. He looked up at his oldest sister, Jessie. Help! Thats what it says, doesnt it? he cried. Is someone in trouble? Twelve-year-old Jessie lau

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Thats a great idea. But what I really need isnt money, its clothing. Clare looks at me doubtfully. Does your dad have any clothes he doesnt need? Even a pair of pants would be great. I mean, I like this towel, dont get me wrong, its just that where I

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 I think about it. Yeah. Well, anyway, the stuff you were drinking was about forty proof. And you had two whiskeys.. .but you seemed perfectly fine and then all of a sudden you looked awful, and then you passed out, and I thought about it and realiz

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In 1509 Henry VIII ascended the throne.He would be King of England until his death. Author Alison Weir wrote the book, Henry VIII: The King and Court and here are some extracts from it. Henry VIII succeeded to the throne in 1509 to great acclaim. He