【导语】英语故事会出现学生认识或是不认识的单词，而这个单词的重复不断出现，会加深同学们对单词的记忆，这种记忆不同于一般的死记硬背，而是在潜移默化中，让学生记住单词，并且不枯燥。以下是整理的相关资料，希望对您有所帮助！
【篇一】
The thirsty crow 口干舌燥的乌鸦
There once lived a young crow in the countryside. One summer， there was no rain and it was very hot. The crow was very thirsty， but he couldn‘t find any water.
“How can I survive？” he thought. “I must have water or I’ll die！”
Just then he saw a farmhouse. Outside the house， there was a vase with some water at the bottom. He tried to drink， but he couldn‘t reach the water inside.
The young crow didn’t know what to do. He leaned against the vase and cried.
“Will somebody please help me？” sobbed the crow. He cried and cried， but nobody heard him. Finally， he dried his eyes and stood up.
He tried knocking over the vase， but it was too heavy. Then he tried breaking it， but he wasn‘t strong enough. Finally， he had a good idea. He began dropping stones into the vase. The water slowly rose to the top. At last， the crow could drink.
“What wonderful water！” said the crow. “I’m glad that I didn‘t waste all my time by crying. Thinking is much better than crying！
Vocabulary
1.survive v.生存
2.outside prep.在外面
3.vase n.花瓶
4.bottom n.底部
5.sob v. 啜泣
6.dry v.使干燥
7.glad adj.高兴的
4.waste v.浪费
英语补给站
Language Notes
（someone）must +v. or…（某人）必须……， 否则……
解析
*must 之后要接原型动词，表示必须（做某事）的意思，跟have to 意思相近。
两者的差别在于：
*Must 语气较强烈，用来表达说话者的主观想法或命令。
You must finish your homework tonight.
你今晚就必须把工作做完。（说话者强烈要求对方做某事）
*have to 可指受到外在条件或约束影响而必须作某事。
I have to go now. Jim is waiting for me.
我必须要走了。吉姆在等我。（因为有人在等我而不得不先走）
*or 在此为语气转折的连词，指否则；要不然。
You must study hard or you’ll fail.
你必须用功读书，要不然就会被當掉。
【篇二】
The Farmer’s treasure 农夫的宝藏
There once was an old farmer. He was a hardworking man， so every year his harvest was very great.
One day， he became sick. He knew he would die soon. He wanted his two sons to look after the farm. “Long ago，” he told them， “I put a great treasure in one of the vineyards.”
After the farmer died， the sons began to dig carefully around the vines. Every day， they woke up early and worked until night. “We have to dig everywhere and find the treasure！” they said.
The two sons dug all summer， but they didn‘t find the treasure. They were tired and sad. They sat down near the fields and talked one day.
“Maybe our father was only dreaming，” said the older son. The younger son was looking at the vineyards. The vines were full of big， juicy grapes. Suddenly， he understood. “Brother， this great harvest is our treasure！”
The older brother looked at the vines. “You’re right！ Our father has taught us a wonderful lesson： Hard work brings great rewards.”
Vocabulary
1. harvest n. 收获，获得
2. treasure n. 宝藏，珍贵物
3. vineyard n. 葡萄园
4. dig v. (dig-dig-dig) 挖；（用工具、手等）掘土
5. field n. 田地；原野
6. juicy adj. 多汁的
7. grape n. 葡萄
8. reward n. 报酬
英语补给站
Language Notes
look after 照顾
until 直到
解析1
look after 类似于 take care of， 都有照顾（某人事物）的意思。
Adam looked after my house while I was gone.
我不在的时候，亚当替我看房子。
解析2
until 指直到，后面接一个时间点或句子，表示持续做某事，到一个特定时间点才停止。
He kept working until it was dark.他一直工作到天黑。
加上否定词的句型not…until…则是表示直到……才开始……
She didn’t show up until ten o’clock.她十点才出现。（她十点之前都没有出现）
【篇三】
The old dog 老狗的命运
There once lived an old dog. When he was young， he was a great hunter and his master loved him very much. Now， though， he was becoming slow and weak.
One day， the old dog and his master were walking in the forest. The dog saw a pig and chased it. He caught the pig by its ear， but his teeth were weak and the pig got away.
“My teeth were much stronger when I was young，” thought the dog. “I hope my master isn‘t mad.”
When the master saw the pig run away， he was angry. “You useless dog！” he shouted. “What will my family eat tonight？”
The dog was sad. “Master，” he said， “it is not my fault that I’m old. For many years， I‘ve helped you to feed your family. Am I worth nothing to you now？”
The master realized that he was wrong. “You’re right，” he said. “I shouldn‘t blame you for being old. I should praise you for all your years of service.”
Vocabulary
1.master n 主人
2.chase v 追赶
3. catch v 抓；捉
4.mad adj 生气的
5.angry adj 生气的
6.fault n 错误
7.praise v 赞美
8.service n 服务
英语补给站
Language Notes
Catch+{someone}+by+(someone’s)+身体部位
抓住某人的（身体部位）
解析
英文里面要表示[抓住某人身体的一部分]，有下面两种表示方法：
*Catch+（someone）+by + (someone’s)/the+身体部位
Tom caught Janet by her hand=Tom caught by the hand.汤姆抓住珍娜的手。
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