初中生必读的趣味英语故事(实用3篇)
初中生必读的趣味英语故事 篇一
The Magical Pen
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily was an avid reader and loved spending her free time in the village library. One day, while exploring the shelves, she stumbled upon an old, dusty book titled "The Magical Pen."
Intrigued by the title, Lily checked out the book and started reading it as soon as she got home. The story was about a pen that had the power to bring anything it wrote to life. Lily was fascinated by the idea and wished she had such a pen.
To her surprise, the next morning, Lily found a shiny golden pen on her desk. She couldn't believe her eyes! Immediately, she remembered the story she had read and wondered if this pen was the magical one from the book.
Excitedly, Lily picked up the pen and decided to test its power. She wrote the word "butterfly" on a piece of paper and, to her amazement, a beautiful butterfly appeared in front of her. Lily couldn't believe it! She now had the power to bring her imagination to life.
From that day on, Lily used the magical pen to create all sorts of wonderful things. She wrote about castles, dragons, and even her favorite fictional characters. Each time she wrote something, it would come to life right before her eyes.
However, Lily soon realized that with great power comes great responsibility. She had to be careful about what she wrote, as it had the potential to affect the world around her. She learned to use the pen for good, spreading joy and happiness with her creations.
One day, Lily's best friend, Emma, discovered the magical pen. Excitedly, she started writing things without fully understanding its power. She wrote about candy falling from the sky and a world without any rules. Soon, chaos ensued, and the village was in disarray.
Realizing the consequences of their actions, Lily and Emma quickly came up with a plan to undo the damage they had caused. They wrote a solution to restore order and harmony in the village. Slowly, everything returned to normal, and the villagers were grateful to Lily and Emma for their quick thinking.
From that day forward, Lily and Emma became the protectors of the magical pen. They used it wisely and shared its power with others, teaching them about the importance of responsibility and creativity.
And so, the magical pen became a symbol of imagination and the power of words. Lily and Emma continued to create wonderful things, bringing joy to themselves and those around them. They learned that with great power comes great responsibility and used it to make the world a better place.
初中生必读的趣味英语故事 篇二
The Mysterious Painting
In a small town, there was an old, rundown art gallery. It was said to be haunted, and people avoided going near it. However, one day, a curious boy named Jack decided to explore the gallery and see if the rumors were true.
As Jack stepped into the gallery, he was immediately captivated by a painting hanging on the wall. It depicted a beautiful landscape with a mysterious castle in the distance. The painting seemed to come to life, with vibrant colors and intricate details.
Unable to resist, Jack reached out and touched the painting. Suddenly, he found himself being pulled into the world of the painting. He was now standing in the landscape he had just admired.
As Jack explored the magical world, he discovered that the painting was not ordinary. It was enchanted and had the power to grant wishes. Excitedly, Jack made his first wish – to become a skilled artist.
Instantly, Jack's wish came true. He found himself holding a paintbrush and a canvas, with the skills of a master artist. He started painting beautiful landscapes and portraits, bringing joy to those who saw his artwork.
However, Jack soon realized that with great power comes great responsibility. He witnessed others using the painting's power for selfish purposes, causing chaos and destruction. Determined to make a difference, Jack decided to use his artistic abilities to bring harmony to the world.
He painted scenes of peace, love, and unity, hoping to inspire others to do the same. People who saw his paintings felt a sense of calm and happiness, and slowly, the world began to change for the better.
As time went on, Jack grew older and wiser. He continued to use the painting's power to spread positivity and make the world a more beautiful place. He taught others about the importance of using their talents for good and inspiring change.
Eventually, Jack realized it was time to return to the real world. With a heavy heart, he said goodbye to the magical painting and stepped back into the gallery. The painting remained on the wall, waiting for the next person with a pure heart and a desire to make a difference.
From that day forward, the old art gallery was no longer haunted but became a place of inspiration and wonder. People came from far and wide to see the enchanted painting and learn about Jack's incredible journey.
And so, the mysterious painting became a symbol of the power of art and the importance of using one's talents for the greater good. Jack's story inspired countless others to follow their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.
Both of these stories showcase the power of imagination and the importance of using one's abilities responsibly. They teach young readers about creativity, empathy, and the potential we all have to make a difference in the world, no matter our age.
初中生必读的趣味英语故事 篇三
初中生必读的趣味英语故事大全
1. The Dog In The Manger（牛槽裡的狗）
Once a dog was taking a nap in the manger of an ox.It was full of hay.But soon the ox came back from his work to the manger.He wanted to eat his own hay.Then the dog awoke,stood up and barked at the ox.The ox said to the dog,“Do you want to eat this hay,too?”
“Of course not,”said the dog.“Then,go away and let me eat my own hay.”
“Oh,no.You go away and let me sleep.”“What a selfish dog!He will neither eat the hay h
2.The Lion,The Bear And The Fox（獅子、熊與狐狸）
Long ago a lion and a bear saw a kid.They sprang upon it at the same time.The lion said to the bear,“I caught this kid first,and so this is mine.”
"No,no,"said the bear.“I found it earlier than you,so this is mine.”And they fought long and fiercely.At last both of them got very tired and could no longer fight.A fox who hid himself behind a tree not far away and was watching the fight between the lion and the bear,came out and walked in between them,and ran off with the kid.
The lion and the bear both saw the fox,but they could not even catch the fox.
The lion said to the bear,“We have fought for nothing.That sly fox has got the kid away.”
3.The Boys And The Frogs（男孩與青蛙）
One spring day some naughty boys were playing near a pond.They began to throw stones into the water.In the pond lived many frogs were much afraid of the boys,for the stones hurt some of the frogs.At last an old frog lifted his head out of the water and said,“Boys,please don’t throw stones at us.”
The boys said,“We are only playing.”“I know that,but please stop throwing stones,my boys.What is play to you is death to us,”said the old frog.
So the boys stopped throwing stones and went away.
4.The Two Travelers（兩個旅人）
Many years ago two men were traveling together They were walking along a road in the wood.
Then they found a beautiful ax on the ground.One of them picked it up and said,“Look here have found an ax.”
“Don't say I,but we have found the ax,”said the other“We are friends.We ought to share it between us.”
“No,”said the first one,“I found the ax,so it is mine.”
Soon after they heard someone running after them.They looked back.They found He called out,“Stop,thieves!Stop,thieves!”
The first traveler said,“What shall we do?He is running after us.We shall be caught by him.”“Don't say we,but I shall be caught.You found the ax,and you say it is yours,”said the other,and left him alone.
The first traveler tried to hide the ax,but he did not know where to hide it.And at last he was caught by the owner of the ax.
5.The Ant And The Dove（螞蟻與鴿子）
One day a little ant was walking along the bank of a stream.His foot slipped and he fell into the water.“Oh,help,help!”cried the ant.A dove was sitting on a branch of a tree over the stream and heard his cry of help.“Oh,poor ant!”said the dove.“I will help the ant.”
The dove pulled off a leaf and dropped it near the ant.“Here is a leaf.Climb on it,”said the dove.The ant climbed on it at once and floated to the bank.
A few days after this a hunter found the dove and was going to shoot her.Just then the ant passed by and said to himself,“This time I must help the dove.”The ant ran to the hunter and bit his foot hard.The hunter sprang up and missed to shoot the dove.The dove said to the ant,“Thank you very much,my little friend.You have saved my life,”and she could fly away happily.6.The Cock And The Jewel（公雞與寶石）
One fine morning,a cock said to the hens and chickens,“Come,let us go out to find some food.We have not had our breakfast yet.”
Then the cock began to dig the soft earth.Suddenly he cried,“Look,look!I have found something strange.I wonder what it is.It is like a ball.But it is not a stone.It may be an egg of some bird.”
The hens heard his cry and came around him.One of them said,“Dear me!This is not an egg,but a jewel.Someone has lost it.”A chicken asked,“Can we eat it?”“No,”said the hen,“It is very precious to human beings,but it is of no use to us;we cannot eat it.Throw it away and try to find some worms.I want to have one worm than all the jewels in the world.”
7.The Wolf and the Dove（狼與山羊）
One day a wolf saw a goat on a high cliff.He was jumping to and fro and was grazing.
The wolf wanted to eat him,but he could not climb up there to catch him.So he said to the goat,“Good morning,my good friend Goat!Come down here!
If you slip down the cliff,you will break your neck.And the grass is short and dry up there.Come down!The grass is long and tender here.”
“Thank you,Mr.Wolf,but never mind.I am used to playing here,and I like the grass here better.I would rather eat day grass than be eaten by a wolf,”said the goat.
8.The Hare and the Tortoise（野兔與烏龜）
One day a hare met with a tortoise at the foot of a hill.
“Hallo,little Tortoise!Where are you going?How short your legs are!”said the hare.
“I am going over to the hill.I am a slow runner,but I can run a race with you,”said the tortoise.“All right.Let's run a race with you to the top of the hill,”said the hare.
The hare and the tortoise started.The hare ran very fast.The hare said to himself,“I can much faster than the tortoise,and I may have a little nap here.”
So the hare lay down under a tree and was fast asleep.But the tortoise did not stop for a moment.He walked on and on.At last he got to the top of the hill.
The hare woke up and looked around,but he could not see the tortoise.He sprang up and ran as fast as he could.When the hare got to the top of the hill,he found the tortoise was resting there peacefully.
The tortoise said to the hare,“Now,Mr.Hare!Which was the faster runner,you or I?”
9.The Lion and the Mouse（獅子與老鼠）
Once a great lion was sleeping in a wood.A little mouse happened to come and ran over his face.The lion awoke and caught the little mouse in anger,and was going to kill her.“Oh,dear kind Lion!”Said the little mouse."Please forgive me.I didn't mean to do you any harm.Let me go.I shall return your kindness.""Ha,ha,ha,"laughed the lion."How can a little thing like you help a great lion?""Thank you very much,kind Lion!I hope I shall be able to do you a good return some day,"said the little mouse.
Some time after this,the lion was caught in a trap.Just then the little mouse came along.At once she ran up to the lion,and said,"You were very kind to me once.Now I'll save your life,and repay you the kindness which you showed me the other day."Soon she gnawed the ropes of the trap with her sharp teeth,and the lion was happy to be free again.
"Thank you,little Mouse!"said the lion,and he walked away.
10.The Trees and the Ax（樹與斧頭）
Once upon a time a man came into a forest.He said to the trees,“Will you give me a piece of hard wood?”
The tree said,“Yes,we'll give you a good price of hard wood.”
He was very glad to get a good piece of wood.He hurried home with it.At once he made a new handle of his ax.
Then he went to the forest again and began to cut down all the best trees in the forest.
The trees were very sad.They said to one another,“We suffer for our own foolishness.”
