最新典范英语黑骏马Black Beauty

简介“我还想要什么呢？”黑骏马描述他愉快的家和好心的主人时说。

“自由！在我生命的头4年，我曾拥有那么广阔的田野，我可以在那儿全速奔驰——没有缰绳，没有嚼口，也没有眼罩。

现在，除了有活儿干的时候，我得日夜呆在马厩里”。

在19世纪70年代，有很多活儿要马来干——在各种天气中，拉着各种车子穿过拥挤的城市，走过乡村的小道。

黑骏马受过良好的训练。

他知道他永不能踢、咬或是逃跑，永远都得服从命令，不管多累多饿。

他总是举止得体，但是当他从一个主人被卖到另一个主人，他懂得了一匹马的一生是多么艰难，某些人又是多么愚蠢和多么冷酷……安娜·塞维尔于1820年生于诺福克，于1878年去世。

出于对虐待动物的强烈不满，她写下了《黑骏马》，以说服人们对马仁慈一些。

这是她身染重病的时候花了6年的时间写的，也是她写的唯一的一本书。

本书出版后不久她就去世了，从那时以来这本书销售了3，000多万本。

1 My first homeThe first place I can remember well was a pleasant field with a pond of clear water in it．Trees made shadows over the pond，and water plants grew at the deep end．On one side was another field，and on the other side we looked over a gate at our master's house，which stood by the roadside．At the top of our field were more tall trees，and at the bottom was a fast-running stream．While I was young，I lived on my mother's milk，but as soon as I was old enough to eat grass，my mother went out to work during the day and came back in the evening．There were six other young horses in me field，although they were older than I was．We all galloped together round the field，and had great fun．But sometimes the others would kick and bite．'They are young farm horses and haven't learned how to behave，'my mother told me．'You are different．Your father is well known，and your grandfather twice won the most important race at Newmarket．Your grandmother was quiet and gentle，and you have never seen me kick or bite，have you？I hope you will grow up to be gentle and a willing worker，and never bite or kick．'I have never forgotten my mother's advice．She was a clever and sensible old horse．Her name was Duchess，but our master often called her Pet．He was a good，kind man，and my mother loved him very much．Whenever she saw him at the gate，she trotted across．He used to pat her and say，'Well，old Pet，and how is your little Darkie？'I was a dull black colour，so he called me Darkie．He sometimes brought a piece of bread for me，or a carrot for my mother，and I think we were his favourites．When I was two years old，something happened which I have never forgotten．It was early spring，and there was a light mist over the trees and fields．I and the other young horses were feeding at the lower end of the field when we heard the distant cry of dogs．The oldest among us lifted his head to listen．'There are the hounds！'he said，and immediately raced off．The rest of us followed him to the top of the field，where we could see several fields beyond．My mother and another old horse were standing near．'They've found a hare，'said my mother，'and if they come this way，we shall see the hunt．' Soon the dogs were all racing down the field next to ours，making a loud'yo-yo-yo-yo！'sound at the top of their voices．After them came men on horses，some in green coats，and all galloping as fast as they could．Suddenly，the dogs be-came silent and ran around with their noses to the ground．'They've lost the smell of the hare，'said the old horse．'Perhaps it will escape．' But the dogs began their'yo-yo-yo-yo！'again and came at full speed towards our field．Just then a hare，wild with fear，ran towards the trees．The dogs jumped over the stream and ran across the field，followed by the huntsmen．Six or eight jumped their horses over the stream，close behind the dogs．Be-fore the hare could getaway，the dogs were upon her with wild cries．We heard a terrible scream，and that was the end of the hare．One of the men picked her up and held her by the leg．She was covered in blood，but all the huntsmen seemed pleased．I was so greatly surprised that at first I did not see what was happening by the stream，but when I did look，I saw a sad sight．Two fine horses were down，one in the stream and the other on the grass．One rider，who seemed unhurt，was climb-ing out of the water，but the other lay quite still．'His neck is broken，'said my mother．'I can't understand why men are so fond of this sport．They quite often hurt them-selves and ruin good horses，all for one hare that they could get more easily some other way．But we are only horses，and don't know why men do these things．'They carried the dead rider to our master's house，and I heard afterwards that it was George Gordon，the only son of a local landowner，and a fine young man．A man from the village came to look at the black horse on the grass．The animal was in great pain and one of his legs was broken．The man began to feel the horse all over，then he shook his head．Someone ran to our master's house and came back with a gun．Soon after，there was a loud bang and a terrible cry，then all was still．The black horse did not move again．My mother was very unhappy．'I've known that horse for years，'she said．'His name was Rob Roy．He was a good brave horse．'She never went near that end of the field again．Not many days after，we heard the church bell and saw a long，strange black carriage，pulled by black horses．they were taking the body of young George Gordon to the churchyard to bury him．He would never ride again．I never knew what they did with Rob Roy，but it was all for one little hare．1 我的第一个家我记忆中的第一个地方是一大片美丽的田野和一个清澈的池塘。

10 A London cab horseJerry Barker was a small man，but well－made and quick in all his movements．He lived in London and was a cab driver．Jerry's wife，Polly，was a little woman with smooth dark hair and dark eyes．His son，Harry，was nearly twelve years old， and was a tall，good－tempered boy．His daughter，Dolly，was eight，and she looked just like her mother．Jerry had his own cab and two horses，which he drove and groomed himself．His other horse was a tall，white animal called Captain．The next morning，Polly and Dolly came to see me．Harry had helped his father since early that morning and had already decided that I would be a good horse．Polly brought me a piece of apple and Dolly brought me some bread．'We'll call him Jack，after the old one，'said Jerry．'Shall we，Polly？''Yes，'she said．'I like to keep a good name going．'Captain went out in the cab all morning and I went out in the afternoon．Jerry took a lot of care to make sure that my col－lar and bridle were comfortable——and there was no bearing rein！We went to the cab stand where the other cabs were waiting for passengers，and took our place at the back of the last cab．Several of the other drivers came to look at me．'Too handsome，'saia one．'You'll find something wrong with him one morning．'Then a man in a grey coat and grey hat came up．His name was Grant，and he looked a happy，sensible kind of man．He had been longer on the cab stand than any of the other men，so they let him through to have a look at me，and waited for his opinion．He looked me all over very carefully，then said：'He's the right kind for you，Jerry．I don't care what you paid for him，he'll be worth it．'My first week as a cab horse was very hard．I was not used to London—the noise，the hurry，the crowds of horses，carts and carriages．But Jerry was a good driver and soon discovered that I was willing to work and do my best．He never used the whip on me，and we soon understood each other as well as a horse and man can do．Jerry kept his horses clean and gave us plenty of food and fresh water，and on Sundays werested．I never knew a better man than my new master．He was kind and good-tempered，like John Manly．Harry was clever at stable work and always wanted to do what he could．Polly and Dolly came in the morning to brush out the cab，and to wash the glass，while Jerry gave Captain and me a grooming．There was a lot of laughing and fun between them，which all helped to keep Captain and me happy． The family came early in the morning because Jerry did not like lateness．It always made him angry when people wanted him to drive hard because of their own lateness．One day，two wild-looking young men called to him．'Cabby！Hurry up，we're late for our train at Victoria．Get us there in time for the one o'clock train and we'll pay you double！''I will take you at the usual speed，gentlemen，'said Jerry．'Extra money doesn't pay for extra speed．'Larry's cab was standing next to ours．He opened the door and said，'I'm your man，gentlemen！My horse will get you there all right．'And as he shut them in，with a smile at Jerry，he said，'He always refuses to go faster than a trot！'Then，whipping his horse hard，he went off as fast as he could．Jerry patted me on the neck．'Extra money won't pay for that kind of thing，will it，Jack？'he said．Although he was against hard driving to please careless peo－ple，he always went at a fair speed and was not against going faster if there was a good reason．I remember one morning we were on the stand waiting for a passenger when a young man carrying a large suitcase went by．He stepped on a piece of apple which lay in the road，and fell down heavily．Jerry ran across the road and helped him up，then took him into a shop to sit him down．Some time later，the young man，looking white and ill，came out again and called Jerry，so we went across the road．'Can you take me to the South－Eastern Railway？'he said．'My fall has made me late，and it's very important that I don't miss the twelve o'clock train．I'll pay you extra if you can get me there in time．''We'll do our best，sir，'said Jerry，and helped him into the cab．It was always difficult to drive fast in the city in the middle were used to it，and no one was faster at getting through the carriages and carts，all moving at different speeds，going this way and that way．In and out，in and out we went，as fast as a horse can do it．And we got to the station just as the big clock showed eight minutes to twelve．'We're in time！'said the young man，happily．'Thank you，my friend，and your good horse，too．Take this extra money—''No，sir，said Jerry．'Thank you，but it isn't necessary．I'm glad we were in time—now hurry and catch your train．'When we got back to the cab stand，the other men were laughing because Jerry had driven hard to the train．'How much extra did he pay you，Jerry？'said one driver．'Nothing，'said Jerry．'He offered me extra but I didn't take it．If Jack and I choose to have a quick run now and then，that's our business and not yours．''You'll never be a rich man then，'said Larry．'Perhaps not，'said Jerry，'but I'll be a happy one！''And you，Larry，'added Mr Grant，'will die poor，because you spend too much money on new whips，beating your poor horse until it's exhausted—and then you have to buy another one．''well，I've never had good luck with my horses，'said Larry．'And you never will，'said Mr Grant．'Good Luck is very careful who she travels with，and mostly chooses those who are kind and sensible．That's my experience，anyway．'He turned round again to his newspaper，and the other men went back to their cabs．* * *Winter came early，with snow，rain or strong winds almost ev－ery day for weeks．Jerry sometimes went to a coffee－shop near the cab stand，and sometimes Dolly came with some hot soup that Polly had made for him．One cold windy day，Dolly was waiting for Jerry to finish his soup when a gentleman came towards us．Jerry started to give the soup bowl back to Dolly and was just goingto take off my warm cloth when the man said，'No，no，finish your soup，my friend．I can wait in the cab until you've finished．'Jerry thanked him，then came back to Dolly．'That's a real gentleman'Dolly，'he said．'He has time and thought for the comfort of a poor cab driver．'Jerry finished his soup，then we took the man to Clapham．After that，he took our cab several times，and often came to pat me．It was very unusual for anyone to notice a cab horse，and I was grateful．Another day，the gentleman saw a cart with two horses standing in the street．The driver was not with them and I don't know how long they had been standing there．However，they decided to move on a few steps．Suddenly，the cart driver ran out of a building and caught them．He seemed very angry and began to whip the horses hard，even beating them around the head．Our gentleman saw him and walked quickly across．'Stop that at once，or I'll call the police！'he said．The driver was drunk and he began to shout，but he stopped whipping the horses．Meanwhile，our gentleman wrote down the name and address that was on the side of the cart．'Why do you want that？'shouted the driver．Our gentleman didn't answer．He came back to the cab．'Many people have thanked me fof telling them how their horses have been used，'he told Jerry．'I wish there were more gentlemen like you，sir，said Jerry．'They're needed in this city．'10 在伦敦拉出租马车杰利·巴克尔是个小个儿男人，但他结实、健壮、动作敏捷。

Black BeautyBlack Beauty is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was confined to her house as an invalid.The novel became an immediate bestseller, with Sewell living just long enough (five months) to see her first and only novel become a success. This story is about a horse that is sold from place to place. On his way, he meets many different horses, each of which have different personalities. He also meets lots of owners that treat him differently. Each chapter talks about a different incident in Black Beauty's life, and they all contain a lesson related to the treatment of horses.Although not originally intended as a children's novel, but for people who work with horses, it quickly became a children's classic. With fifty million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time.While outwardly teaching animal welfare, it also contains allegorical lessons about how to treat people with kindness, sympathy and respect. Despite recollections to the contrary, there is no evidence that this book was ever banned in South Africa.Crippled and unable to walk since a young child, Anna Sewell began learning about horses early in life, spending many hours driving her father to and from the station from which he commuted to work. Sewell's introduction to writing began in her youth when she helped edit the works of her mother, Mary Wright Sewell (1797-1884), a deeply religious, popular author of juvenile best-sellers. By telling the story of a horse's life in the form of an autobiography and describing the world through the eyes of the horse, Anna Sewell broke new literary ground.Sewell said that her purpose in writing the novel was "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses"—an influence she attributed to an essay on animals she read earlier by Horace Bushnell (1802-1876) entitled "Essay on Animals".Her sympathetic portrayal of the plight of working animals led to a vast outpouring of concern for animal welfare and is said to have been instrumental in abolishing the cruel practice of usng the checkrein (or "bearing rein", a strap used to keep horses' heads high, fashionable in Victorian England but painful and damaging to a horse's neck).Black Beauty also contains two pages about the use of blinders (calling them blinkers) on horses, concluding that this use is likely to cause accidents at night due to interference with "the full use of" a horse's ability to "see much better in the dark than men can.""There is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to other animals as well as humans, it is all a shame."—Black Beauty, Chapter 13, last paragraph.The book describes conditions among London horse-drawn taxicab drivers, including the financial hardship caused to them by high licence fees and low legally-fixed fares. A page footnote in some editions says that soon after the book was published, the difference between 6-day taxicab licences (not allowed to trade on Sundays) and 7-day taxicab licences (allowed to trade on Sundays) was abolished and the taxicab licence fee was much reduced.“Animals deserve our kindness, sympathy and understanding,”that is what Anna Sewell －the author of Black Beauty－wanted to convince her readers. Thanks to Sewell, I now think about the animal－human relationship from both the human and the animal’s point of view.The inspiration for Anna Sewell’s novel was drawn from her own relationship with horses. Anna Sewell was born on March 20th, 1820 in Norfolk, England and was crippled while still very young. Due to her disability, she relied on horse-drawn carriages and grew to love horses as a result. She also became appalled by the careless and cruel treatment horses often received fromhumans and determined to write a book.. In the second year of work on the book, she was told that she had only eighteen months to live, but she persevered in order “to induce kindness, sympathy and an understandi ng [of the ] treatment of horses.” Five years later, she was still working on Black Beauty, her only book. Unfortunately, Sewell died a few months after publication and never learned of the book’s huge success. Black Beauty formed an impassioned plea for a nimal rights at a time when such a notion had been dismissed as ridiculous.The novel portrayed the real condition of working horses living in Britain during the Victorian Era. In that time period, the wealthy thought that their horses were treated well because they never stepped into the stable. In order to call people’s attention to horses’ hard life, Sewell tells the story through the first-person narrative voice of a horse. This innovative personification of an animal made the book a real success. Re aders heard the stories straight from the horse’s mouth, literally, as an animal spoke of extremes of joy and suffering. People were shocked by the truth exposed by the novel and changed their attitudes towards animals.Sewell formed the novel with three kinds of characters: Black Beauty, Ginger and other farm animals. Through their different experiences, I saw similarly painful lives led by the animals. This method made the earnest appeal for animal rights become more and more persuasive.As a domestic animal, Black Beauty was continuously sold from one family to another. Over the years Beauty enjoyed good masters but also endured mean ones. Sometimes, he was cared for and at other times tortured. In the end, everything turns out all right in a story that is so tender and yet meaningful. His story was so vivid that caught the readers’ heart. The novel brought people laughter and tears and also enlightened them to understand animals at the same time.Animals cannot speak so understanding is significant to them. Once, for example, Beauty was drawing the carriage to a wooden bridge. The bridge was flooded out in the river and John, the groom, was not aware that it was cracked. But the quickly realized that something was wrong because o f Beauty’s abnormal behavior. Momentarily, a man shouted to them, “Stop! Stop!…The bridge is broken in the middle. If you come across, you’ll fall in the river!” Beauty had saved John. However, if John had not tried to understand what Beauty wanted to tell him, there would definitely have been an accident. I learnt from the story that understanding animals is not only essential to them but is also beneficial to us ourselves.。

英文经典阅读《黑骏马》试题（附答案）I was beginning to grow handsome. My coat was bright and black, I had one white foot and a pretty white star on my forehead. When I was four, Squire Gordon decided to buy me. Then Farmer Grey began to break me in.Like all horses that have grown up, I had to wear gears （用具）. The first is a bit and bridle. I hated wearing a bit in my mouth. It was horrible, like a metal finger between my teeth. The saddle was not so bad. One morning, my master rode me round the meadow. I was proud to carry him, and I soon got used to it. But I didn' t like the iron shoes. They were very stiff and heavy on my feet. But in time I got used to that too.My mother told me, There are good men like our master, but there are bad men too. I hope you have good masters. But remember；always do your best.”Early in May, a man came to take me away to Squire Gordon1 s house, in the village of Birtwick. My new stable （马厩）was large and comfortable. There was a little fat grey pony next to me. His name was Merrylegs. And I also found a tall chestnut horse at the corner of the stable, quiet.“That' s Ginger, ,r Merrylegs told me. "She bites. One day she bit James, the groom （马夫）.She says no one was kind to her before. But James and John, our grooms, are very good to us, andSquire Gordon doesn11 whip （鞭打）his horses, so I think she1 s going to like it here.The next morning John took me for a ride. On the way back, we met Squire Gordon and Mrs. Gordon."Well, John, how does he go?” the Squire asked.u Excellent, sir. John answered.Mrs. Gordon said, "He's a beauty. Let r s call him Black Beauty.1.The underlined phrase "break in" in Paragraph 1 means D― in Chinese.A.出售B.奖励C.骑D.驯I服2.To grow up, Black Beauty had to wear B gears.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. five3.What r s the aim of mother1s words in Paragraph 3?BA.To warn Black Beauty to follow his masters.B.To encourage Black Beauty to keep hope.C.To ask Black Beauty to fight against others.D.To remind Black Beauty to find freedom.4 . Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?―C―A.Black Beauty is named after his mother.B.Merrylegs doesn't like his grooms.C.Ginger is new in the village of Birtwick.D.Squire Gordon often whips his horses.【答案】1. D2. B3. B4. C【分析】本文主要讲黑骏马被卖Squire Gordon购买了后在被驯服和送往Squire Gordon家时的情况及其心理变化。

《黑骏马》（Black Beauty）是一部家喻户晓的英国小说，由安娜·西沃尔创作于1877年。

小说以黑骏马的视角，描写了它从幼年时期到老年的一生经历，涵盖了马匹在19世纪英国的生活、工作和遭遇。

本文将从各个章节提取精华，进行概括，并对其中涉及的主题和概念进行深入剖析。

第一章：“我的童年”黑骏马从出生开始就给了我一种难以忘怀的感受。

作者通过黑骏马的视角，生动地描绘了它温馨的童年，母亲的关爱和幼年时的快乐时光。

这一章主要介绍了黑骏马的家庭和童年生活，营造了小说开篇的温馨氛围。

第二章：“我的第一次外出”此章讲述了黑骏马第一次外出的经历，跟随母亲一起去牧场。

这段经历对黑骏马产生了深远的影响，也为后续故事的发展埋下伏笔。

从这一章可以感受到作者对自然环境和动物生活的细腻描绘，以及对人与动物关系的思考。

第三章：“我的童年伙伴”在这一章中，黑骏马结识了生活中的第一个朋友，小乔治。

作者通过描述黑骏马与小乔治之间的友情和互动，展现了人与动物之间的情感交流。

这也是对人性和友情的赞美，同时也交织了对马匹生活状态和工作环境的揭示。

第四章：“我的第一次骑兵生活”黑骏马第一次成为骑兵，开始了新的生活。

这一章主要介绍了军马的训练和对军马的残酷对待，展现了军马生活中的艰辛和不易。

作者通过黑骏马的视角，生动地描绘了军马的生活状态，同时也对人类的行为做出了深刻的反思。

第五章：“我的新阶段”在这一章中，黑骏马离开了军队，进入了新的生活阶段。

这里作者描写了马匹的工作环境和生活状态，并透过马匹的感受，对当时的社会形势进行了隐晦的揭露和批判。

同时也强调了对动物保护和促进人与动物和谐相处的呼吁。

第六章：“我的监护人”黑骏马遇到了新的主人并成为了他的马车马。

这一章围绕新主人的为人和对待马匹的态度展开，同时也揭示了当时社会上对动物权益和保护的缺失问题。

作者通过对黑骏马和新主人关系的描绘，对人与动物的情感交流和责任义务做出了有力的呼吁。

津津有味系列英语阅读黑骏马Black Beauty: A Horse's Tale.In the quaint countryside where rolling hills embraced verdant meadows, there lived a horse named Black Beauty. His sleek, ebony coat shimmered in the sunlight, and his piercing eyes held a depth of untold stories. From his humble beginnings as a foal frolicking in the fields to his arduous years as a workhorse, Black Beauty's life was a testament to resilience, compassion, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals.In his youth, Black Beauty reveled in the carefree days spent with his mother in the expansive pastures. He galloped with abandon, his mane flowing like a silken banner in the wind. However, as he grew older, his life took a drastic turn when he was separated from his beloved family and sold into service.As a workhorse, Black Beauty endured countlesshardships and indignities. He labored tirelessly, hauling heavy loads and working long hours in the oppressive heat. Yet, through it all, he maintained an indomitable spirit, never losing sight of the beauty and dignity that resided within him.One fateful day, while pulling a heavy cart, Black Beauty stumbled and collapsed. A crowd gathered around, fearing the worst, but to their astonishment, he slowly got back on his feet. Despite his pain and exhaustion, he refused to give up, driven by an unwavering determination to fulfill his duty.Word of Black Beauty's courage and resilience spread throughout the town. People came from far and wide to witness the extraordinary horse who had overcome adversity with such grace and fortitude. His story inspired a longing for a more compassionate society, where animals were treated with the respect and kindness they deserved.As the years passed, Black Beauty's fame grew. He became a symbol of hope and perseverance, his talerecounted in books and shared among generations of readers. His journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements reminded people of the strength that can be found in the face of challenges.One of the most memorable episodes in Black Beauty's life was his encounter with a cruel and heartless horsebreaker named Samuel Blome. Blome employed brutal methods to break the spirits of horses, but Black Beauty resisted his tyranny with unwavering resolve.Through a series of harrowing events, Black Beauty endured physical abuse, starvation, and isolation. Yet, he never lost his sense of self-worth or his ability to love. His indomitable spirit and unwavering compassion ultimately triumphed over Blome's cruelty.In the end, Black Beauty found a haven in the home of a kind and loving family. He spent his twilight years surrounded by the affection and care he had long deserved. As he stood in the golden sunlight, his eyes glimmering with wisdom and contentment, he became a living testamentto the transformative power of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of love.Black Beauty's story transcends time and continues to resonate with readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of courage, compassion, and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all. His legacy serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and resilience can prevail. Through his unwavering determination, Black Beauty became a symbol of the strength and beauty that can be found in the face of adversity, inspiring generations to come.。

黑骏马读后感英文初三水平"Black Beauty" is a poignant tale that resonates deeply with me, even as a ninth-grader. The story, narrated from the perspective of a horse, offers a unique lens into the worldof animals and the humans who interact with them.The novel's portrayal of Black Beauty's life, from hisbirth to the various owners he encounters, is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It's a testament to the resilience and spirit of the horse, who endures hardshipswith grace.What struck me most was the theme of kindness and cruelty. The stark contrast between the caring and the abusive owners highlights the profound impact our actions can have on others, even if they cannot speak for themselves.The book also serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy. By putting ourselves in the shoes of Black Beauty,we learn to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living beings and the responsibility we hold towards them.Moreover, "Black Beauty" is a call to action. It urges us to consider the ethical treatment of animals and to reflecton our own behavior towards them. It's a lesson that is as relevant today as it was when the book was first published.The vivid descriptions of Black Beauty's experiencestransport the reader into his world, making the story incredibly engaging. It's a narrative that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.In conclusion, "Black Beauty" is more than just a story about a horse; it's a mirror reflecting the best and worst of human nature. It's a book that has left an indelible mark on my perspective towards animals and life itself.。

Crazy English2024.1Black Beauty (Excerpt)《黑骏马》(节选)Anna SewellOne day inthe autumn, my master had to go to a distant town on business. John har­nessed me to the carriage and the three of us wentoff. There had been a lot of rain, and the wind was very strong. When we came to the river, the water was so high that itnearly reached the wooden bridge, and many of the fields were under water. In onelow part of the road, the water was half­way up to my knees.We got to the town and the master sbusiness took a long time. It was late in the afternoon when we started to go back home. The wind was much stronger, and as we drove through a wood, I heard my mas­ter say, “I ve never been out in a storm as bad as this, John.” Indeed, I thought so too, hearing the terrible noise of that wildwind in the trees. “I wish we were out ofthis wood,” said my master. “Yes,sir,” agreed John. “We don t want one of those54疯狂英语 （新读写）branches coming down on top of us.”But just as he finished speaking,there was a great noise of wood breaking, and a big tree came crashing down through the other smaller trees and fell across the road right in front of us! I was very fright­ened and I stopped immediately, but I didn t turn round or try to run away. John jumped out and quickly ran to my side.“What can we do now, John?” said my master.“We can t drive over the tree or get round it, sir,” said John. “We ll have to go back to the crossroads, and take the longer road round to the wooden bridge. It will make us late, but the horse isn t tired.” It was nearly dark when we got to the wooden bridge. We could see water over the middle of it, but this often happened when theriver was high. But the moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge, I was sure something was wrong, and I stoppedsuddenly.“Go on, Beauty,” said my master, andhe touched me with the whip. I did not move, so he hit me sharply, but I would not go forward. “There s something wrong,” said John, and he jumped from the carriage and began to look round. He tried to lead me forward. “Come on, Beauty, what s the matter?” Of course, I could not tell him, but I knew the bridge was not safe. Just then, a man ran out of the house on theother side of the bridge. “Stop! Stop!” hecried. “What s the matter?” shouted my master. “The bridge is broken in the middle,” said the man, “and part of it was carried away. If you cross it, you ll fall intothe river!”“Thank you, Beauty!” John said to me, and turned me gently round to the right­hand road by the riverside. It got darker and the wind got quieter as I trotted towards home by another, much longer road. The two men were quiet for sometime, but then my master spoke.“We were very close to drowning inthat river, John,” he said. “Men may be clever enough to think of things for them­selves, but animals know things without thinking, and that s often saved a man s life, as it has ours tonight. People don t realize how wonderful their animals are,nor do they make friends with them as they should.”When we arrived back at BirtwickPark, the mistress ran out to meet us. “I ve been so worried!” she said. “Are you all right? Did you have an accident?”“We nearly did,” said my master.“But Black Beauty was cleverer than we were, and saved us all from drowning!”ReadingCheckUse your own words to share this storywith your friends.55。

【微书评】《黑骏马》（Black Beauty）【推荐理由】《黑骏马》（Black Beauty）是英国女作家安娜·休厄尔最受欢迎的一部作品，也是她一生中唯一的一部小说作品，小说一出版即轰动全球。

作者以第一人称的手法叙述了黑骏马一生的辛酸经历。

黑骏马是一匹性格温顺、精力旺盛、身强力壮的优种马，出生在一个善良的农场主家里。

它血统纯正，浑身乌黑油亮，只是右蹄和额头有一块星状白斑。

在接受了严格但并非残酷的训练之后，它被卖给了一个乡绅。

在那里它展示了它所有的高尚品格：忠诚、勇敢、机智，并救过主人的性命。

那是它一生中最幸福的一段：得到了主人的悉心照料，并结识了很多的朋友。

可好景不长，黑骏马很快就过上了苦难的日子。

它被卖到了伊儿莎，残酷的女主人坚持要给马戴上紧缰绳，因为这样看上去才有气派。

它的朋友金儿不堪折磨，奋起反抗，结果得到了更加严厉的惩罚。

黑骏马只是默默忍受，因为它相信情况一定会有所好转。

可事情并没有那么简单。

因为一个愚蠢的马夫的缘故，黑骏马的膝盖受伤，影响到外观，所以遭到再次转卖。

后来，它终于遇到了一个慈爱的出租马车车夫，度过了一段辛苦但快乐的时光。

出租马车车夫改行之后把黑骏马卖给了一个玉米商，它拉的货物总是超出它的体能负荷。

在又一次被卖给一个出租马车车夫之后，黑骏马的日子生不如死。

它的主人残忍至极，用带金属鞭鞘的鞭子抽打它，有一次还差点把它累死在半路上。

不管境遇如何，黑骏马总是默默承受，直到最后与它幼时的马夫相遇，才结束了苦难的生涯，过上了幸福生活。

正是由于坚韧，它才得以存活下来并向人们讲述了这个故事，它以一匹马的亲身经历告诉人们什么是忠诚和仁爱。

作者安娜·休厄尔，英国著名儿童文学作家，出生于19世纪英国的一个富裕家庭。

她天性质朴善良，从小就对身边的动物怀有爱心和眷念，强烈憎恶任何虐待动物的行为。

在罹患重疾之时，她以极大的毅力，用约八年时间写下《黑骏马》一书，以此唤醒读者的善心、爱心和同情心，让读者去理解所有不会说话的动物。

英语绘本黑骏马61页答案LEVEL 1 Black Beauty<Answer Key>Chapter 1Preview Questions1、This story is about a special black horse、2、Yes,l have、(No,l have not、)3、Yes,it is、(No,it is not、)Review Questions1、Ginger had an unhappy life、2、Black Beauty did not go on the bridge、Mr、Gordon found out that it was broken、3、A man put his pipe down and it made the stable catch fire、预览问题 1、这个故事是关于一个特殊的黑色horse、2、Yes，我有。

（没有，但我还没有。

） 3、是的，是的。

（不，不是。

）回顾问题 1、金格的生活很不幸福。

2、黑美人并没有上桥。

戈登先生发现是broken、3、A人放下了烟斗，结果马厩着火了。

Chapter 2Preview Questions1、A man is riding on a horse at night、They are going fast、2、Yes,Black Beauty will help someone、(No,Black Beauty will not help someone、)3、Black Beauty will be sold、(Something badwill happen、)Review Questions1、Mr、Gordon's wife was very sick、They had to move to a warmer place、2、Ginger hated a tight rein、3、She wanted the horse to have their heads up、预览问题 1、一个男人在晚上正在骑马。

读黑骏马有感的英文Black Beauty is a novel written by Anna Sewell, which tells the story of a beautiful black horse and the various human circumstances it encounters throughout its life. The novel is written from the perspective of the horse, allowing readers to gain a unique perspective on the mistreatment and abuse that many horses faced in the 19th century.One of the most striking aspects of Black Beauty is the profound empathy and compassion it generates for horses. The novel sheds light on the cruel treatment and exploitation of horses during this time period, highlighting the importance of kindness and empathy towards animals.The characterization of Black Beauty as a sentient and feeling being challenges the commonly held belief at the time that animals were merely objects for human use. The novel advocates for fair treatment and consideration for the well-being of animals, sparking important conversations about animal rights and welfare.Furthermore, the relationships Black Beauty forms with various humans throughout the novel also serve to highlight the impact of human behavior on the lives of animals. From the kind and compassionate treatment by good owners to the harsh and abusive treatment by cruel ones, the novel showcases the profound effect that human actions have on the well-being of animals.In addition to its social commentary on animal welfare, Black Beauty also offers valuable insights into the nature of empathy and compassion. Through its poignant narrative, the novel encourages readers to consider the world from the perspective of animals, promoting a greater understanding and empathy for all living beings.Overall, Black Beauty is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. Its powerfulmessage about compassion, empathy, and the fair treatment of animals serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of kindness towards all living creatures. Through its enduring themes and captivating storytelling, Black Beauty remains a celebrated work that continues to inspire positive change in the world.。