A Christmas Carol

圣诞老人有关英语话剧作文A Christmas Carol。

It was Christmas Eve, and the streets were filled with people bustling about, buying last-minute gifts and treats for their holiday celebrations. Amidst the crowds, a small group of actors were preparing for a special performance of their Christmas play, "A Christmas Carol."The play was about a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts showed him his past, present, and future, and helped him see the error of his ways. In the end, Scrooge became a kinder, more generous person, and everyone lived happily ever after.The actors were all dressed in their costumes, and they were excited to perform for the crowds. But there was one actor who was especially excited a young man named Tom, who was playing the role of Santa Claus.Tom had always loved Christmas, and he was thrilled to be playing such an important role in the play. He had spent weeks rehearsing his lines and perfecting his jolly laugh, and he couldn't wait to bring some holiday cheer to the audience.As the play began, Tom burst onto the stage with a hearty "Ho ho ho!" The children in the audience squealed with delight as he handed out candy canes and Christmas cookies. Tom was having a blast, and he threw himself into the role with all his heart.But as the play went on, Tom began to notice something strange. The other actors were all playing their parts perfectly, but there was something missing. The audience wasn't really connecting with the story they were just watching it passively, without really feeling anything.Tom knew that something had to be done. He couldn't let this important message of love and kindness get lost in the shuffle of holiday shopping and parties. So he decided totake matters into his own hands.During the scene where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present, Tom improvised a little bit. Instead of just handing out candy canes, he started talking to the children in the audience. He asked them what they loved about Christmas, and he listened to their stories with genuine interest.At first, the other actors were a little confused by Tom's sudden change in direction. But as they watched him interacting with the audience, they realized that he was onto something. They started to follow his lead, engaging with the audience and making the story come alive in a whole new way.By the time the play was over, the entire audience was on their feet, cheering and clapping. Tom had brought the story of "A Christmas Carol" to life in a way that no one had ever seen before. And as he took his final bow, he knew that he had truly become Santa Claus not just in costume, but in spirit.As the audience filed out of the theater, Tom felt a warm glow in his heart. He had helped spread a little bit of Christmas magic, and he knew that the world was a better place for it. And as he looked up at the twinkling stars above, he knew that he had truly found the spirit of Christmas.。

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Old Marley was as dead as a doornail.老马利死得像个门钉This must be distinctly understood...必须清楚地理解这一点…...or nothing wonderful can come of this story I am going to relate. …或者我要讲述的这个故事不会有什么精彩的结果On Christmas night all Christians sing在圣诞夜，所有的基♥督♥徒都唱歌♥To hear the news the angels bring听到天使带来的消息Thank you, sir.谢谢，先生To hear the news the angels bring听到天使带来的消息Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.圣诞快乐圣诞快乐Holly! Get your Christmas holly!霍莉！带上你的圣诞冬青！Seven years ago today.七年前的今天What's that you say?你说什么？Mr. Marley died. Seven years ago this very day.马利先生死了七年前的今天Would it be too much to ask...会不会要求太多…...that you return to the work for which I pay you so handsomely? …让你重回我给你丰厚报酬的工作岗位？Mr. Cratchit!克拉奇先生！The fire's gone cold, Mr. Scrooge.火冷了，史克鲁奇先生Come over here, Mr. Cratchit.过来，克雷奇先生What is this? A shirt.这是什么？一件衬衫And this? A waistcoat.这个呢？一件背心And this? A coat.这个呢？一件外套These are garments.这些是衣服Garments were invented as protection against the cold. 衣服被发明用来御寒Once purchased, they may be used indefinitely...一旦购买♥♥，它们可以无限期使用…...for the purpose for which they are intended.…为了他们的目的Coal burns.煤燃烧Coal is momentary, and coal is costly.煤是暂时的，煤是昂贵的There will be no more coal burnt in this office today.今天办公室里不再烧煤了Is that quite clear, Mr. Cratchit? Yes, sir.很清楚吗，克雷奇先生？是的，先生Get back to work before I'm forced to conclude...在我被迫下结论之前回去工作吧…...that your services are no longer required.…不再需要你的服务Yes, sir.是的，先生Merry Christmas, Bob Cratchit. The same to you, Mr. Fred. 圣诞快乐，鲍勃·克雷奇你也一样，弗雷德先生Merry Christmas, Uncle.圣诞快乐，叔叔I said, merry Christmas, Uncle.我说，圣诞快乐，叔叔Humbug.骗子Christmas, a humbug, Uncle?圣诞节，骗子，叔叔？Surely you don't mean that. I do.你当然不是那个意思我愿意What's Christmas...圣诞节是什么…...but a time for buying things...…但是买♥♥东西的时候…...for which you have no need, no money?…你不需要钱吗？Time for finding yourself a year older, not an hour richer. 是时候让自己老一岁了，而不是富足一小时了If I could work my will...如果我能履行我的遗嘱…...every idiot who has "Merry Christmas" on his lips...…每个嘴边挂着“圣诞快乐”的白♥痴♥…...should be boiled in his own pudding...…应该在他自己的布丁里煮…...and buried with a stake of hollies through his heart.…用冬青木桩把他埋在心里Come now, Uncle.来吧，叔叔You keep Christmas in your way, and let me keep it in mine.你把圣诞节挡在你的路上，让我把它放在我的心里You don't keep it.你不能留着它Let me leave it alone then.那就让我别管它了Much good it may do you. Much good it has done you.这对你有好处这对你有很大好处There are many things in which I might have derived good...在很多事情上我都可以从中得到好处…...from which I have not profited. Christmas, among the rest.…我没有从中获利圣诞节，在其他的节日里But I've always thought of Christmastime as a good time...但我一直认为圣诞节是个好时光…...a kindlier, forgiving, charitable time...…一个更仁慈，宽容，慈善的时代…...when men and women see their one consent...…当男人和女人看到他们唯一的同意…...to open their shut-up hearts freely to their fellow creatures. …向他们的同伴敞开他们封闭的心扉Though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver into my pocket... 虽然它从来没有把一块金银放进我的口袋…...l do believe that it has done me good.…我相信这对我有好处And I say, God bless it.我说，上帝保佑它Not a sound from you.你一点声音也没有And you'll keep your Christmas by losing your situation.你会因为失去你的处境而保住你的圣诞节You're a powerful speaker. I wonder you don't go into Parliament.你是个很有发言权的人我想知道你不去议会Please don't be angry, Uncle. Come. Dine with us tomorrow.叔叔，请不要生气来吧明天和我们一起吃饭Dine? I'd see myself in hell first.设宴款待？我会先看到自己在地狱里It would be a great joy to me. And to my wife.这对我来说将是一个巨大的快乐还有我妻子Yes, your wife.是的，你妻子I'm told she brought little to the marriage. A poor girl.我听说她没给婚姻带来什么好处可怜的女孩I love her.我爱她And she loves me.她爱我Love.爱Good afternoon, Nephew.下午好，侄子I want nothing from you.我不想从你这里得到任何东西I ask nothing of you.我不问你什么Why can't we be friends? You are wasting my time.为什么我们不能做朋友？你在浪费我的时间I'm sorry to find you so resolute.很遗憾你这么坚决We've never had a quarrel, so far as I know.据我所知，我们从未吵过架And so I shall keep my good humor and wish you a merry Christmas. 因此，我将保持我的幽默，祝你圣诞快乐Goodbye. And a happy New Year.再见祝你新年快乐How's that fine family of yours? Well. All very well.你那家人怎么样？好一切都很好You'll give them my best wishes? Yes, I shall. Thank you.你会给他们我最好的祝福吗？是的，我会的非常感谢Goodbye, Cratchit. Goodbye, sir.再见，克拉奇再见，先生And a merry Christmas.祝你圣诞快乐Idiot.白♥痴♥And he's made me late to Bushnel.他让我迟到了I'm off to the Exchange.我要去交易所了Don't lock up a moment early. No, sir.一刻也不要早锁不，先生You'll want all day tomorrow, I suppose?我想你明天要一整天吧？If it's quite convenient, sir. It is not convenient.如果方便的话，先生不方便And it's not fair.这不公平If I were to hold back half a crown from your pay for it...如果我从你的薪水中扣下半克朗…...you'd think yourself ill-used. But you don't think me ill-used... …你会觉得自己被利用了但你不认为我被利用了…...when I pay a day's wages for no work.…当我不工作付一天工资的时候Christmas comes once a year.圣诞节一年一次Poor excuse for picking a man's pocket every 25th of December. 每年12月25日都要掏男人的口袋，这可不是个好借口But I suppose you must have it.但我想你一定有Be here earlier the next morning. Yes, sir, I shall.第二天早上早点来是的，先生，我会的Make sure. Yes, sir.确保是的，先生And a merry Christmas to you. Humbug!祝你圣诞快乐骗子！Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge.圣诞快乐，史克鲁奇先生Don't beg on this corner, boy.别在这个角落乞讨，孩子I'm not begging, sir. I'm Tim. Tim Cratchit.我不是在乞求，先生我是蒂姆蒂姆·克拉奇特I'm waiting for my father.我在等我父亲Tim Cratchit, huh? Well then, you'll have a long wait, won't you?嗯，蒂姆·克拉奇特？那么，你要等很长时间，不是吗？Thank you, sir. Humbug.谢谢，先生骗子Our Savior Christ and His Lady我们的救世主基♥督♥和他的夫人On Christmas day On Christmas day在圣诞节Our Savior Christ and His Lady On Christmas day in the morning我们的救世主基♥督♥和他的夫人在圣诞节的早晨Clear the road. Out of the way. Let me through.清理道路让开让我过去On Christmas day On Christmas day在圣诞节Pray, wither sailed those ships all three On Christmas day in the morning 祈祷吧，威瑟在圣诞节的早上把那三艘船都开走了His reason weak, his anger sharp And sorrow all his pay他的理智是软弱的，他的愤怒是尖锐的，他所有的付出都是悲伤Merry Christmas, sir.圣诞快乐，先生He went to church but once a year And that was Christmas day他一年只去一次教堂，那是圣诞节Merry Christmas, sir.圣诞快乐，先生So grant us all a change of heart所以请允许我们改变主意Rejoice for Mary's son为玛丽的儿子高兴Pray, peace on earth To all mankind为全人类祈祷地球上的和平God bless us everyone上帝保佑我们每个人The 1 8th of January. The 1 8th of January.一月十八日一月十八日The open market. Open market? Buying here. Buying.公开市场公开市场？在这里买♥♥ 购买♥♥ We were afraid you weren't coming. It's almost closing, sir.我们担心你不会来快关门了，先生I'm here. I said you'd be here.我在这里我说过你会来的Didn't I say Ebenezer Scrooge would be here?我不是说过埃比尼泽·斯克鲁奇会来吗？I knew you'd change your mind. You're right. I've changed my mind. 我就知道你会改变主意的你说得对我改变主意了Then you'll take our bid? The price has gone up.那你接受我们的出价？价格上涨了Gone up? That's not possible.上升了？那是不可能的You want my corn, you must meet my quote.你想要我的玉米，你必须满足我的报价Plus five percent for the delay.加上百分之五的延迟费You'll be left with a warehouse stuffed with corn.剩下的就是一个装满玉米的仓库That's my affair. If we pay your price...那是我的事如果我们付出你的代价…...our bread will be dearer. The poor will suffer.…我们的面包会更贵穷♥人♥会受苦的Buy the corn someplace else.去别的地方买♥♥玉米Scrooge, a moment.史克鲁奇，等一下We'll take your corn at the price you quoted yesterday.我们将按你方昨天所报的价格接受你方玉米Too late. Tomorrow it'll cost you another five percent.太晚了明天你还要花5%的钱It's not fair!这不公平！No. But it's business.不，但这是生意I'll give you a moment to make up your minds.我给你一点时间做决定All right, Scrooge. Done and done.好吧，史克鲁奇完成了，完成了Very good, gentlemen.很好，先生们Now make sure that the draw for this transaction...现在确保这笔交易的抽签…...is deposited with my clerk.…存放在我的职员那里I don't ship until I have the cash in hand. Good day.我手头没有现金才发货很好的一天Mr. Scrooge, I presume? Indeed you do, sir.我想是史克鲁奇先生吧？确实是这样，先生You don't know us. Nor do I wish to.你不认识我们我也不想My name is Poole, and this is Mr. Hacking.我叫普尔，这位是哈金先生Excellent. Now allow me to pass. Let me explain.杰出的现在请允许我通过让我解释一下At this festive season of the year, it seems desirable...在一年中这个喜庆的季节，它似乎是可取的…...that those of us with means should make some provision...…我们这些有钱人应该做些准备…...for the poor and destitute who suffer greatly at this time.…为了那些在这个时候遭受巨大痛苦的穷♥人♥ Provision? Are you seeking money from me?供应？你在找我要钱吗？Thousands are in want of common necessaries...成千上万的人需要普通必需品…...and in want of common comforts.…缺少共同的舒适Are there no prisons? Plenty of prisons.没有监狱吗？很多监狱Are the workhouses in operation? I wish I could say no.济贫院在运转吗？我希望我能说不The treadmill, the poorhouses...跑步机，贫民院…...still in full vigor? All very busy, sir.…仍然精力充沛？都很忙，先生I was afraid from what you said...我害怕你说的话…...that something had stopped them in full force.…有什么东西完全阻止了他们A few of us are endeavoring to raise a fund...我们中的一些人正在努力筹款…...to buy the poor some meat, drink, food and warmth.…给穷♥人♥买♥♥些肉、饮料、食物和温暖What can we put you down for, sir? Nothing.先生，我们能把你放下来干什么？没有什么You wish to be anonymous? I wish to be left alone.你想匿名吗？我希望一个人呆着Since you asked me what I wish, that is my answer.既然你问我的愿望是什么，那就是我的答案I don't make merry myself at Christmas...我不在圣诞节自娱自乐…...and I can't afford to make idle people merry.…我不能让闲人快乐My taxes help to support the public institutions.我的税收有助于支持公共机构And they cost enough.而且价格也够贵Those who are badly off must go there.穷困潦倒的人必须去那里Many can't go there. And many would rather die.很多人不能去那里许多人宁愿死Well, if they would rather die, perhaps they had better do so...好吧，如果他们宁愿死，也许他们最好这样做…...and decrease the surplus population.…减少剩余人口You don't mean that? With all my heart.你不是那个意思吧？全心全意Now, if you will go about your business...现在，如果你愿意做你的事…...and allow me to go about mine. Good day.…允许我继续我的很好的一天Father!神父！Tim.提姆You must be frozen.你一定冻僵了I'm all right now.我现在没事了Can we go home by Corn Hill and watch the children play in the snow? 我们能从玉米山回家看孩子们在雪地里玩吗？Of course we can.我们当然可以Tim, I'm to have the whole day off tomorrow.蒂姆，我明天要放一整天假We'll be together, the whole family for the entire day!我们会在一起，一家人在一起一整天！Hurrah for Christmas, the best day of the year!圣诞快乐，一年中最美好的一天！He strove for silver in his heart他为心中的银子而奋斗And gold in all his days在他所有的日子里都是金子His reason weak, his anger sharp And sorrow all his pay他的理智是软弱的，他的愤怒是尖锐的，他所有的付出都是悲伤He went to church but once a year他一年只上一次教堂Look. They're having such fun, Father.你看他们玩得很开心，神父Go on, catch it.继续，抓住它You'll be there one day, playing with the other children.总有一天你会在那里，和其他孩子一起玩I'm quite sure I will.我很肯定我会的I feel I'm getting stronger every day.我觉得我一天比一天强壮We must go home now. Your mother will be waiting.我们现在必须回家了你妈妈会等你的Yes. lt's time to go home.对该回家了Scrooge.史克鲁奇Ebenezer Scrooge.埃比尼泽·斯克鲁奇Who's calling me?谁在叫我？Someone call my name?有人叫我名字吗？Scrooge.史克鲁奇Marley?马利？Scrooge.史克鲁奇Humbug.骗子It's humbug. I won't believe it.这是骗人的我不会相信的What do you want with me?你想我怎么样？Much.很多Who are you? Ask me who I was.你是谁？问我是谁You are particular for a ghost. Who were you then?你是一个特别的鬼那时你是谁？In life, I was your partner, Jacob Marley.在生活中，我是你的搭档，雅各布·马利Well, can you sit down? I can.你能坐下吗？我可以Well, do it then.好吧，那就做吧You don't believe in me.你不相信我I don't.我不What evidence would you have of my reality...你有什么证据能证明我的现实…...beyond that of your own senses? I don't know.…超越你自己的感觉？我不知道Why do you doubt your senses?你为什么怀疑自己的感觉？Because a little thing affects them. A slight disorder of the stomach.因为一件小事影响了他们胃的轻微紊乱You might be a bit of bad beef or a blot of mustard...你可能是一块坏牛肉或者一块芥末…...or a fragment of an underdone potato.…或是一块未煮熟的土豆碎片There's more of gravy than a grave about you, whatever you are. Humbug. 不管你是谁，你身上的肉汁比坟墓还多骗子Mercy.仁慈Dreadful apparition. Why do you trouble me?可怕的幽灵你为什么找我麻烦？Man of the worldly mind, do you believe in me or not?凡夫俗子，你信不信我？I do! I must!我愿意！我必须！But why do spirits walk the earth? Why do you come to me?但是为什么灵魂会在地球上行走呢？你为什么来找我？It is required of every man...这是每个人都需要的…...that the spirit within him should walk abroad...…他内心的灵魂应该走出去…...among his fellow men and travel far and wide.…在他的同胞中，远走高飞And if that spirit goes not forth in life...如果这种精神不在生活中传播…...it is condemned to do so after death.…它被判在死后这样做It is doomed to wander through the world...它注定要在世界上徘徊…...and witness what it cannot share.…见证它无法分享的东西But might have shared.但可能已经分享了And turn to happiness.转向幸福You're chained. Tell me why.你被锁链锁住了告诉我为什么I wear the chain I forged in life.我戴着我在生活中锻造的锁链I made it link by link and yard by yard.我一个接一个，一♥码♥接一♥码♥ Is its pattern strange to you...你觉得它的图案奇怪吗…...or would you know the weight and length...…或者你知道重量和长度…...of the strong coil you bear yourself?…你自己承受的强大的线圈？It was as full, as heavy...它很满，很重…...and as long as this seven Christmas Eves ago.…只要这七个圣诞夜之前You have labored on it since. It is a ponderous chain!从那以后你一直在努力这是一条笨重的锁链！I see no chain.我看不到锁链Mine were invisible...我的是隐形的…...until the day of my death...…直到我死的那天…...as yours shall be.…像你的一样Jacob.雅各布Tell me more. Speak comfort to me.告诉我更多安慰我吧I have none to give.我什么也不给My spirit...我的灵魂…...never walked beyond our countinghouse.…从没走出过我们的伯爵府In life, my spirit never roved beyond the narrow limits...在生活中，我的精神从未超越过狭窄的界限…...of our money-changing hole.…我们的钱换洞No doubt of that. You were a good man of business.毫无疑问你是个好生意人Business?生意？Mankind was my business.人类是我的事The common welfare was my business.福利是我的共同事业Charity, mercy, forbearance and benevolence were all my business. 慈善、仁慈、忍♥耐和仁慈都是我的事The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water...我的生意不过是一滴水…...in the comprehensive ocean of my business!…在我生意的海洋里！I'm sorry for you, Jacob. Is there anything I can do for you?我为你难过，雅各布有什么需要我帮忙的吗？For me?为了我？Nay. It is too late.不太晚了But I have come...但是我来了…...for your sake, Ebenezer.…为了你，埃比尼泽Have you? Well, you always were a good friend.有你？你一直是个好朋友As part of my penance...作为我忏悔的一部分…...l have been sent to warn you. And so you have.…我是来警告你的你也是And to offer you a hope and chance of escaping my fate... 给你一个逃离我命运的希望和机会…...you will be haunted by three spirits.…你会被三个幽灵缠住Three spirits? ls that the chance and hope you mention? 三个幽灵？希望你提到这个机会吗？It is.它是In that case, I think I'd rather not.如果是那样的话，我想我还是不要Expect the first tonight...期待今晚的第一场…...when the bell tolls one.…当钟声敲响的时候Couldn't they all come at the same time and have it over? 他们不能同时来结束吗？Expect the second on the stroke of two.预计第二个在二冲程The third, more mercurial...第三，更加多变…...shall appear in his own good time.…会在他合适的时候出现Look to me no more.别再看我了Look that you may remember...你可能还记得…...what has passed between us.…我们之间发生了什么Humbug.骗子Something I ate.我吃了点东西One.一个What was it Marley said?马利说了什么？Nothing.没有什么Just a dream.只是个梦Are you the spirit whose coming was foretold to me?你就是那向我预言要来的灵吗？I am.我是Who and what are you?你是谁，你是什么？I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.我是过去圣诞节的幽灵Long past? No. Your past.很久以前了？不，你的过去Perhaps you would do me the favor...也许你能帮我个忙…...of placing upon your head that cap that you hold in your hand. …把你手里的帽子戴在头上I bring the light of truth.我带来真理之光Would you use this cap to put it out?你能用这顶帽子把它熄灭吗？I beg your pardon. I had no intention of offending.请再说一遍我无意冒犯What business brings you here?什么事把你带到这里来了？It is for your welfare that I appear. I can think of no greater welfare... 我出现是为了你的福利我想不出比这更大的福利了…...than a night of uninterrupted sleep.…不间断的睡眠Be careful, Ebenezer Scrooge. I speak of your reclamation.小心点，埃比尼泽·斯克鲁奇我说的是你的复垦Well, if it's reclamation, then...如果是填海，那么…...let's get on with it.…我们继续吧Come.来吧We shall be invisible...我们将是隐形的…...and silent as the grave.…像坟墓一样沉默You will now see a child, a youth.你现在将看到一个孩子，一个年轻人You will see yourself, Ebenezer.你会看到你自己的，埃比尼泽The air is so clean. How different from the city. 空气真干净与城市有多大的不同Do you know where you are?你知道你在哪里吗？Of course, I....当然，我…I was bred here. I was a boy in this place.我是在这里长大的我在这里还是个男孩That's Daniel Costas. And Robert Estes.那是丹尼尔·科斯塔斯还有罗伯特·埃斯特斯Hello, Daniel.你好，丹尼尔The big one there, that's David Tyler.那个大的，是大卫·泰勒David, look here! lt's Ebenezer!大卫，看这里！是埃比尼泽！I told you, Ebenezer. They can't hear you.我告诉过你，埃比尼泽他们听不见你说话How happy they all seem.他们看起来都很幸福That's right. They do.这是正确的是的Yes, well, it's time to move on.是的，是时候继续了Come along, Ebenezer. You know the way.来吧，埃比尼泽你知道路I could walk it blindfolded.我可以蒙着眼睛走路Your school.你的学校I remember.我记得And it's Christmas Day.今天是圣诞节There's a boy in there, neglected.里面有个男孩，被忽视了The boy is deserted by his friends and his family. 这个男孩被他的朋友和家人遗弃了His mother is dead. His father holds him a grudge. 他妈妈死了他父亲对他怀恨在心Why does his father hold him a grudge?他父亲为什么对他怀恨在心？She died in childbirth.她死于分娩His birth.他的出生Weep for the boy, if the tears will come.为男孩哭泣吧，如果眼泪会来的话He has his friends, even on this day.即使在今天，他也有他的朋友All his beloved books.他所有心爱的书His Ali Baba.他的阿里巴巴Dear old honest Ali Baba.亲爱的老老实阿里巴巴The Sultan's groom, turned upside down for Genie. 苏丹的新郎，为了妖怪倒过来But not a real child to talk to. Not a living person. 但不是一个真正的孩子不是活人Robinson Crusoe, not real?鲁滨逊漂流记，不是真的吗？And Friday? And the parrot...星期五呢？还有鹦鹉…...with green body and yellow tail? Not real?…有绿色的身体和黄色的尾巴？不是真的吗？He made do, this boy.他做了，这个男孩Let us see another Christmas Day...让我们再看一个圣诞节…...when you were a youth.…你年轻的时候Fan.风扇Fan! Dear, dear brother.粉丝！亲爱的，亲爱的兄弟I've come to bring you home, dear brother.我是来带你回家的，亲爱的兄弟To bring you home.带你回家Home.家Home, little Fan?回家，小粉丝？Yes.对Home for good and all.永远的家Father's much kinder than he used to be.父亲比以前和蔼可亲多了He spoke to me so gently one night...一天晚上他对我说得那么温柔…...l was not afraid to ask once more if you might come home. …我不怕再问你是否可以回家And he said yes, you should. And sent me in a coach to bring you. 他说是的，你应该派我坐马车来接你You're quite a woman, little Fan.你真是个女人，小粉丝And you...和你…...are to be a man now.…现在就要成为一个男人了And never come back here.再也不要回来了Come. We mustn't keep Father waiting.来吧我们不能让父亲等着Father!神父！There, boy, down. Stand still now.好了，孩子，下来现在别动Let me look at you.让我看看你They haven't been overfeeding you, that's certain.他们没有给你吃得太多，这是肯定的I've grown. I think.我长大了我想Yes, most boys do.是的，大多数男孩都喜欢You know you won't move back here. Yes, sir.你知道你不会搬回来的是的，先生It's time you made your way. I've arranged an apprenticeship. 你该走了我已经安排了学徒期You'll move into Mr. Fezziwig's in three days.三天后你就要搬进费齐维格先生家了Three days, Father?三天，神父？I'd hoped we'd have him home for longer.我希望他能在家呆久一点Longer?比较长的？Three days is quite long enough for both of us.三天对我们俩来说都够长了Don't you think, Ebenezer?你不觉得吗，埃比尼泽？Yes, sir.是的，先生Quite long enough.够长了Finished back there? All safe and secure, sir.完成了吗？一切安全，长官Into the carriage, Fan.到车厢里去，范Be on our way.马上就来Into the carriage, boy.上车，孩子Giddyap!吉迪亚普！Fan pleaded for more time, but my father was a very...范冰冰恳求再给他点时间，但我父亲是个非常…...stern man.…严厉的人And Fan-- She died a young woman.还有范——她死的时候是个年轻女子She had such a generous nature. Yes, too young.她生性慷慨大方是的，太年轻了Old enough to bear a child. One son.大到可以生孩子了一个儿子Fred, your nephew. Fred Holywell, yes.弗雷德，你侄子弗雷德·霍利韦尔，是的Who bears a strong resemblance to your sister.和你姐姐长得很像Does he? I never noticed.是吗？我从没注意到You never noticed?你没注意到？I think you've gone through life with your eyes closed.我想你已经过了闭着眼睛的生活Open them. Open them wide.打开它们把它们打开You know this man.你认识这个人It's old Fezziwig.是老费齐维格Oh, yes, my dear.哦，是的，亲爱的Would you ask Mr. Peuring to refer that matter to Mr. Scrooge? 请佩林先生把那件事交给史克鲁奇先生好吗？Thank you, my dear.谢谢你，亲爱的And you know this place.你知道这个地方Know it? Was I not apprenticed here?你知道吗？我不是在这里当学徒吗？Yoo-hoo!呜呜！Pay attention, everybody! Dick? Ebenezer? Pens down.大家注意！家伙？埃比尼泽？把笔放下No more work tonight, boys. It is Christmas Eve.今晚不用工作了，孩子们今天是平安夜So close those ledgers down.所以把账本关了Clear away in here, everybody. We need the room.大家都离开这里我们需要房♥间Here we go, lad.来了，小伙子You'll enjoy yourself tonight, Ebenezer. That is an order.你今晚会玩得很开心的，埃比尼泽这是命令Yes, sir. I'll try. Put your heart in it.是的，先生我试试看把你的心放进去You put enough of yourself into your work, and I have nothing but praise... 你在工作中投入了足够的精力，而我只有赞美…...but you're young.…但你还年轻There's more to life than books of cloth and musty old ledgers.生活中有比布书和发霉的旧账本更多的东西It's Mrs. Fezziwig and the three daughters and their suitors.是费齐威格太太和三个女儿还有他们的求婚者WOAnd a happy Christmas to you all!祝大家圣诞快乐！And Belle.还有贝尔I had forgotten...我忘了…...how beautiful she was.…她多漂亮啊Hello, Belle.你好，贝尔Hello.你好Would you like to dance? Yes.你想跳舞吗？对How long since you've danced, Ebenezer?你跳舞多久了，埃比尼泽？A waste of time, dancing.浪费时间，跳舞You didn't think so then.你当时不这么认为There was a reason then.那是有原因的You've changed since you've come to Fezziwig's. You were so gloomy.自从你来到费齐维格家，你变了你太忧郁了I think I should warn you, Miss Belle. I am of a serious bent of mind.我想我应该警告你，贝尔小姐我有严重的思想倾向I consider seriousness an admirable trait of character.我认为严肃是一种令人钦佩的品质But it can be overdone.但这可能有些过头了I shall take heed of your advice and go through life with a grin.我将听从你的劝告，笑着度过一生Come, you two! They're striking up Sir Roger de Coverly.来吧，你们两个！他们在袭击罗杰·德科弗利爵士Time enough to sample the punch when you're old and fat like me.当你像我一样又老又胖的时候，有足够的时间来品尝这杯酒I best partner my wife before that young scamp goes dancing off with her. 在那个小流氓和我妻子跳舞之前，我是她最好的搭档What a difference it makes, Ebenezer, to travel the rough road of life...埃比尼泽，在坎坷的人生道路上行走是多么的不同…...with the right female to help bear the burden.…有合适的女性来帮助承担责任What a lucky man I am!我真幸运！Shall we join the others?我们一起去好吗？My pleasure, Miss Belle.不客气，贝尔小姐Old Fezziwig.老费齐维格A silly man.一个愚蠢的人Silly? Why silly?傻？为什么这么傻？What did he do to deserve the praises of those apprentices?他做了什么值得那些徒弟称赞？Spent a few pounds?花了几英镑？Dance like a monkey?像猴子一样跳舞？Beamed a great smile?微笑着？Well, the happiness he gives-- Gave--他给予的幸福--Was quite as great as though it had cost 1 000 pounds.就好像花了1000英镑一样棒Just small things.只是一些小事Belle. Are you in love, Ebenezer?贝尔埃比泽，你恋爱了吗？The thought had occurred to me. She's too good for you.我突然想到了这个想法她对你来说太好了One day, when I've made my fortune...有一天，我发了财…。

A Christmas Carol (selection) 《圣诞颂歌》(选段)阅读理解Scrooge ate his dinner alone in a nearby inn and then went to his home. This was a dark room above some offices. Even the entrance was dark, but Scrooge knew his way about in the fog without a light. On the door of the building, there was a large metal door knocker. To Scrooge’s surprise, it now looked like Marley’s face. It had never looked like this before, and Scrooge had not even thought about Marley since the man had died. Scrooge looked at the door knocker for several moments, and then it changed back to being an ordinary door knocker again. Scrooge told himself that what he had seen had been his imagination. He closed the door and then he went up to his room where he lit a candle. The sound of his voice seemed to echo (回音) throughout the building. Then another strange thing happened as he climbed the wide stairs. In front of him, he thought he saw a hearse (灵车). He could not be sure, though, because the light from his candle was not very strong. Scrooge was not worried about darkness. He liked it because it was cheap.Before going to bed, he looked up at an old bell that hung from the ceiling. It was a bell that at one time had been used to send for a servant, but it had not been used for many years. Now, suddenly, it began to move and a few moments later it began to ring. Scrooge was now afraid. He became even more afraid when a few minutes later he heard a loud noise coming from the rooms beneath the building. These were rooms where a wine merchant keeps all his wines.1. What was different about Scrooge’s door knocker?A. It looked like Marley’s face.B. It was decorated with holly.C. It was broken.D. It was missing.2. Why did Scrooge like darkness?A. Because he liked to use his imagination.B. Because it didn’t cost any money.C. Because he didn’t like to be seen.D. Because he liked to scare people.3. According to the second paragraph, what scared Scrooge?A. A candle went out and it was dark.B. The fire was out of control.C. His servant was gone.D. A bell started ringing by itself.二、完形填空Marley was dead. There is no doubt about that. The clergyman (牧师), the clerk, the undertaker and the chief mourner (丧主) signed the register (证书) at his funeral (葬礼). Scrooge signed it. Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail.Did Scrooge know he was dead? Of course he did. Scrooge and he were business partners for years. Scrooge was his only ___1___ and his only mourner.Scrooge was a cold, greedy, ___2___ , old man! The cold within him froze his old face. It made his eyes red and his thin lips blue. And it spoke out in his unkind ___3___ . A frost (霜) covered his head, his eyebrows, and his pointed chin. He iced his office, and he didn’t thaw (解冻) it one degree at ___4___ .Nobody ever ___5___ Scrooge in the street to say, “My dear, Scrooge, how are you? ” No beggars asked him for a penny. No children asked him, “What time is it? ” No man or woman ever asked Scrooge for ___6___ . And dogs ran away from him.Once up a time, on Christmas Eve, old Scrooge sat in his office. It was a cold, foggy day. He could hear the people ___7___ , stamping (跺脚) their feet on the pavement (人行道) to warm them. It was only three o’clock, but it was ___8___ quite dark. The candles were flickering in the windows of the neighboring offices. The ___9___ poured in through every keyhole. It. was so thick that the houses opposite were merely ghosts.The door of Scrooge’s office was ___10___ . He wanted to keep his eye on his clerk, Bob Cratchit. Bob sat in a cold gloomy, little cell. He was writing letters. Scrooge had a very ___11___ fire, but Bob’s fire was even smaller. Bob couldn’t add any more coal because Scrooge kept the coal scuttle (煤桶) in his room. So Bob put on his white woollen scarf and tried to ___12___ himself by the candle.“A Merry Christmas, Uncle!” cried a ___13___ voice. It was Scrooge’s nephew.“Humbug (瞎扯)!” said Scrooge.“Christmas a humbug,” said Scrooge’s nephew, “you don’t mean that, I’m sure.”“I do,” said Scrooge, “Merry Christmas! What reason have you got to be merry? You’re ___14___ . ”“OK, then,” replied his nephew ___15___ . “What reason have you got to be sad? You’re rich. Don’t be cross, Uncle.” said his nephew.1. A. friend B. relative C. enemy D. boss2. A. kind B. mean C. warm D. generous3. A. voice B. sound C. noise D. whisper4. A. Halloween B. Thanksgiving Day C. Christmas D. Easter5. A. asked B. met C. hugged D. stopped6. A. direction B. money C. time D. information7. A. inside B. screaming C. outside D. crying8. A. yet B. already C. not D. still9. A. rain B. ghosts C. light D. fog10. A. closed B. open C. broken D. shut11. A. small B. big C. strong D. weak12. A. sit B. enjoy C. help D. warm13. A. happy B. sad C. shaking D. clear14. A. rich B. ugly C. poor D. sad15. A. cheerfully B. excitedly C. sadly D. surprisingly三、七选五After that, Scrooge put on his best suit and then he was ready to go out. Once outside, Scrooge smiled at everybody and two or three people said, “Good morning, sir! A Merry Christmas to you!” He was walking along the street when he saw one of the kind old gentlemen from the day before. He felt very embarrassed (羞愧的). ___1___“My dear sir,” said Scrooge, shaking the gentleman's hand. “How do you do? ”“Mr Scrooge? ”“Yes” said Scrooge. “Please forgive me for my behaviour yesterday. And will you ... ” Scrooge whispered something in his ear.___2___ cried the gentleman. “My dear Mr Scrooge, are you serious? ”“Of course,” said Scrooge. Not a penny less, It includes a lot of back-payments.“My dear sir,” said the gentleman. ___3___“Come and see me sometime,” said Scrooge.“I will!” cried the old gentleman.“Thank you,” said Scrooge.That afternoon, Scrooge walked to his nephew’s house. ___4___ He walked past the door several times before he finally knocked on it.The door opened. “Merry Christmas. Fred!” said Scrooge. “I have come for dinner. Can I come in? ”___5___ Everything was theme. It was a wonderful party.A. There was a moment of silence and the air seemed to be colder.B. Fred was very happy to see Scrooge.C. He was very nervous.D. “What good could Christmas bring you? ”E. “Good heavens! ”F. But he greeted him.G. “That’s very kind of you.”四、根据短文内容, 用括号内所给词的正确时态或形式填空, 使短文完整They went in. Scrooge saw an old gentleman ___1___ (sit) behind a high desk. “It’s old Fezziwig!” he said ___2___ (excited). Old Fezziwig rubbed his hands and laughed. Then he called out in a ___3___ (cheer) voice, “Ebenezer! Dick!” Scrooge’s former self, now a young man, came quickly into the room, with Dick, the other apprentice (学徒).“Dick Wilkins!” said Scrooge to the Ghost. “There he is. We were good friends.”“My boys!” said Fezziwig. “No more work tonight. Christmas Eve, Dick. Christmas, Ebenezer! Let’s close the windows,” cried old Fezziwig. The two young men ran into the street ___4___ (close) the windows.“ ___5___ (clear) everything away, boys. Let’s make some ___6___ (room) for the party!” It ___7___ (do) in a minute. They washed the door. They put coal on the fire and soon the house was the warmest, ___8___ (bright) balloon. In came a violin with a music book. In came Mrs Fezziwig, with a big smile on her face. In came the three pretty Miss Fezziwig. In came the six young men whose hearts they broke. In came all Mr Fezziwig’s employees. In they all came, one after another. And soon there ___9___ (are) twenty couples dancing round the room. When the clock struck eleven, the party ___10___ (end). Mr andMrs Fezziwig stood by the door. They said goodbye to everybody when they left. And they wished them a Merry Christmas. For the whole time, Scrooge imagined he was in the scene with his former self. He remembered everything and enjoyed everything.Part B一、阅读理解The door opened with a loud sound, and then Scrooge heard the noise much louder, on the floors below; then coming up the stairs; then coming straight towards his door.“It’s humbug (欺骗) still!” said Scrooge. “I won’t believe it.”Upon the ghost’s coming in, the dying fire jumped up, as though it cried, “I know him; Marley’s Ghost!” and fell again.The same face: the very same. Marley in his usual waistcoat (马甲), tights (贴身衬衣) and boots. He carried a long and heavy chain (铁链) that were wound (缠绕) about him like a tail; and it was made (for Scrooge observed it closely) of cash boxes, keys, padlocks (挂锁), ledgers (账簿), deeds (契约), and heavy purses wrought (锻造) in steel.His body was transparent (透明的); so that Scrooge. observing him, and looking through his waistcoat, could see the two buttons on his coat behind.Scrooge had often heard it said that Marley had no bowels (肠子), but he had never believed it until now. No, nor did he believe it even now.Though he looked the phantom through and through, and saw it standing before him; though he felt the coldness from its eyes; and marked the very texture (质地) of the folded kerchief (手帕) bound about its head and chin.“How now!” said Scrooge, cold as ever. “What do you want with me? ”“Much!”—Marley’s voice, no doubt about it.“Who are you? ”“Ask me who I was.”“Who were you then? ” said Scrooge, raising his voice.“In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley.”“Can you—can you sit down? ” asked Scrooge, looking doubtfully at him.“I can.”“Do it, then.” Scrooge asked the question, because he didn’t know whether a ghost so transparent (透明) might find himself in a condition to take a chair; and felt that in the event of its being impossible. But the ghost sat down on the opposite (对面的) side of the fireplace; as if he were quite used to it.1. Where did the story take place?A. In a forest.B. In a school.C. In Scrooge’s bedroom.D. At Marley’s funeral (葬礼).2. What does the underlined word “phantom” probably mean?A. 幽灵B衣服 C. 火焰 D. 动物3. What does the underlined “it” in the third paragraph refer to?A. Marley’s ghost.B. The door.C. The fire.D. A noise.4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. Scrooge was happy to see Marley’s ghost.B. The ghost didn’t know who Scrooge was.C. Marley was dead.D. Scrooge was waiting for Marley’s ghost to visit.5. Who was Marley?A. Scrooge’s brother.B. Scrooge’s partner.C. A little girl.D. We don’t know.二、完形填空When the clock struck eleven, this domestic ball (家庭舞会) broke up. Mr and Mrs Fezziwig took their stations (位置), one on either side of the door, and shaking ___1___ with every person individually (单独地) as he or she went out, wished him or her a Merry Christmas.When everybody had retired but the two apprentices (学徒们), they did the same to ___2___ ; and thus (以这种方式) the cheerful voices died ___3___ , and the boys were left to their beds; which were under a counter in the back-shop.During the whole of this time, Scrooge had acted like a fool. His heart and soul ___4___ in the scene, and with his former (以前的) self. He corroborated (证实) everything, ___5___ everything, enjoyed everything, and underwent (经历) the strangest agitation (躁动不安). It was not ___6___ now, when the bright faces of his former self and Dick ___7___ turned from them,that he remembered the Ghost, and became conscious that it was looking full upon him, while the light upon its head burnt very clear.“A small matter,” said the Ghost, “to make these silly folks so ___8___ of gratitude (感激).”“Small!” echoed Scrooge.The Spirit asked him to ___9___ to the two apprentices. They were pouring out ___10___ hearts in praise (赞美) of Fezziwig; and when he had done so, said, “Why! Is it not? He has ___11___ only a few pounds of your mortal money: threeor four perhaps. Is that so ___12___ that he deserves (值得) this praise? ”“It isn’t that,” said Scrooge heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously (无意识地) like his former, not his latter, self. “It isn’t that, Spirit. He has the ___13___ to make us happy or unhappy; to make our service (劳动) light or heavy; a pleasure or a toil (苦活). Say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant (无关竖要的) that it is impossible to add and count them up; what then? The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune (一大笔钱). ”He felt the Spirit’s glance, and stopped.“What is the matter? ” ___14___ the Ghost.“Nothing particular (特别的),” said Scrooge.“Something, I think? ” the Ghost insisted.“No,” said Scrooge. “No. I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. That’s all.”His former self turned down the lamps as he gave utterance (话语) to the wish; and Scrooge and the Ghost again stood side by side in the open air.“My ___15___ grows shorter,” observed (观察说到) the Spirit. “Quick!”1. A. heads B. flowers C. hands D. clothes2. A. her B. themselves C. them D. they3. A. away B. in C. closer D. soon4. A. both B. were C. is D. all5. A. forgot B. doubted C. remembered D. questioned6. A. since B. away C. when D. until7. A. was B. is C. are D. were8. A. think B. filled C. full D. from9. A. hear B. listen C. sing D. shout10. A. themselves B. their C. they D. them11. A. used B. showed C. spent D. hided12. A. much B. many C. little D. small13. A. money B. courage C. power D. time14. A. answered B. agreed C. asked D. thought15.A. hair B. time C. shoes D. truth三、七选五The next morning, Scrooge went to the office early. ___1___ The clock struck nine. No Bob. A quarter past. No Bob. He was eighteen and a half minutes late. Scrooge sat with his door wide open so he could see Bob come in.Bob took his hat and scarf off before he opened the door. ___2___ He quickly sat down and started writing very fast with his pen.“Hello!” growled (低吼) Scrooge, in his old voice. “You’re late.”___3___“Come here,” said Scrooge.“It’s only once a year, sir,” pleaded (乞求) Bob. “It won’t happen again.”“Now, listen to me,” said Scrooge. “I’m going to give you a pay rise! And I’m going to help your family. A Merry Christmas, Bob.”___4___ He helped Bob’s family. Tiny Tim did not die. And Scrooge was a second father to him. Scrooge became as good a friend, as good a boss, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city or town, or country, in the good old world.___5___ And people always said, “Mr Scrooge knows how to celebrate Christmas, better than any other man on Earth.”May somebody say that about us, too. All of us! And so, as Tiny Tim said, “God bless us all!”A. This is the most important lesson I have ever learned.B. He never saw the Ghosts again.C. “Nothing could have been more annoying!D. Scrooge kept his word.E. He wanted to get there before Bob.F. Then he ran to his stool.G. “I’m very sorry, sir,” said Bob.四、根据短文内容, 用括号内所给词的正确时态或形式填空, 使短文完整Scrooge, the very selfish and mean man who was refused even by beggars, was visited on Christmas Eve by three Spirits of Christmas: the Spirit of Christmas Past, the Spirit of Christmas Present and the Spirit of Christmas Future. The Spirit of Past showed him how his sister cared so much for him in ___1___ (he) lonely childhood, and how, as an apprentice (学徒), the kind boss, Fezziwig, danced and entertained his staff on Christmas Eve. His heart began to soften as he remembered how he treated his employees and his change from a poor but happy young man to a rich but sad boss. The Spirit of Present ___2___ (take) him to a Christmas party at one of his employees’ house, It was a poorly paid clerk, with no Christmas presents, no turkey. But everyone ___3___ (be) happy. The Spirit of Future showed him the sad sight of ___4___ (lie) in bed in his old age, with no family or friends to visit him at Christmas. Then he began to consider the ___5___ (mean) of life, and realized giving was ___6___ (happy) than receiving.All this awakened (唤醒) a different side of his ___7___ (kind), love and joy. Just at that moment, his selfishness and ruthlessness (无情) disappeared. So on Christmas morning, the morning after the ghosts visited, Bob, one of his ___8___ (employee), arrived ___9___ (late) for work, expecting Scrooge to be angry. But instead Scrooge said to him, “Merry Christmas, my good fellow! I will give you a raise and try my best ___10___ (help) your poor family.” Then he bought a very big Turkey and had it sent to Bob’s house. Then he visited his nephew for the first time and greeted everyone in the street with a “Merry Christmas”. For the first time Scrooge was truly happy.A Christmas Carol (selection)《圣诞颂歌》(选段)Part A一、1-3 ABD二、1-5 ABACD6-10 ACBDB11-15 ADACA三、1-5 FEGCB四、1. sitting2. excitedly3. cheerful4. to close5. Clear6. room7. was done8. brightest9. were 10. endedPart B一、1-5 CACCB二、1-5 CCABC6-10 DDCBB11-15 CACCB三、1-5 EFGDB四、1. his2. took3. was4. lying5. meaning6. happier7. kindness8. employees9. late 10. to help。

黑布林英语阅读a christmas carol**Title: A Christmas Carol****Author**: Charles Dickens**Main Characters**: Ebenezer Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come This story follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish and miserly man, through the visit of three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The Ghost of Christmas Past shows him his past mistakes and the opportunities he missed. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows him the joy and kindness of the current Christmas season, contrasted with his own isolation. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him the potential consequences of his actions.The message of the story is one of kindness, compassion, and the importance of giving. It highlights the transformative power of the Christmas spirit and the need to change for the better. The book uses vivid descriptions and characters to bring the story to life.I enjoyed the moral lessons and the reminder to be kind and generous. It made me reflect on the importance of family, friends, and the spirit of Christmas. The story has a touch of humor and a dose of suspense, which keeps the reader engaged.Overall, 'A Christmas Carol' is a timeless classic that offers a valuable message. It's a great reminder to appreciate the present, show kindnessto others, and make the most of every opportunity. Highly recommended for readers of all ages.。

neighbouring offices. The fog poured in through e_________5__ keyhole. It was so t_________6__ that the houses opposite were merely ghosts.The door of Scrooge’s office was o_________7__, He wanted to keep his eye on his clerk, Bob Cratchit. Bob sat in a cold, gloomy, little cell. He was writing letters. Scrooge had a very small fire, but Bob’s fire was eve n s_________8__. Bob couldn’t add any more coal b_________9__ Scrooge kept the coal scuttle in his room. So Bob put on his white woollen s_______10__ and tried to warm himself by the candle.1.cold2.outside3.warm4.dark5.every6.thick7.open8.smaller9.because 10.scarf缺词填空黑布林第5章P70-72“A Merry Christmas to everybody!” shouted Scrooge. “A Happy N66 Year to all the world.”He stopped when he heard the church bells r 67 . He ran and opened the window. No fog. It was a c 68 , cold day. Golden sunlight! Sweet fresh air! Happy bells! What a wonderful, w 69 Day!“What day is it today?” cried Scrooge, calling down to a boy in his Sunday clothes.“EH?” replied the boy.“What day is it today?” r70 Scrooge.“Today?” replied the boy. “It’s CHRISTMAS DAY.”Happy, Scrooge c 71 down to the boy. “Do you know the butcher’s, on the corner?”“Of course,” replied the boy.“Good!” said Scrooge. “Have they s72 the big prize turkey in the window?”“What, the one as b73 as me?” replied the boy.“Yes!” said Scrooge.“It’s s74 there,” replied the boy.“Is it?” said Scrooge. “Then go and buy it. I’ll give you a shilling.”“I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s!” said Scrooge.After that, Scrooge put on his best suit and then he was r 75 to go out. Once outside, Scrooge smiled at everybody and two or three people said, “Good morning, sir! A Merry Christmas to you!”66. New 67. ringing 68. clear 69. wonderful 70. repeated71. called 72. sold 73. big 74. still 75. ready缺词填空黑布林第5章P73-74The next morning,Scrooge went to the office early.He wanted to get there before Bob.The c_________1__ struck nine.No Bob.A quarter past, Bob still didn't come.He was eighteen and a half minutes late.Scrooge sat with his door w_________2_ open so he could see Bob come in.Bob t__________3_his hat and scarf off before he opened the door.Then he ran to his stool(凳子).He quickly sat down and started w_________4__very fast with his pen.“Hello!”growled Scrooge,in his old v_________5__. “You're late.”“I am very sorry,sir,” said Bob.“Come here,” said Scrooge.“It's only once a year,sir,” pleaded(恳求)Bob. “It won't happen a _________6__.”“Now,listen to me,” said Scrooge, “I'm going to give you a pay rise. And I am going to help. your family.A M__________7__ Christmas,Bob.”Scrooge k__________8__his word.He helped Bob's family.Tiny Tim did NOT die,And Scrooge was a second father to him.Scrooge b_________9__as good a friend,as good a boss and a _________10__good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city or town,or country.in the good old world.1.clock2.wide3.took4.writing5.voice6.again7.Merry8.kept9.became 10.as缺词填空A Christmas Carol is a famous short novel written by British writer Charles Dickens（1812-1870）. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He only thinks about h________1__ and is unwilling to share things with others. He doesn't treat others nicely. He just cares about w________2__ he can make more money and he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley,his d________3__ business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He w________4__ Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect t________5__ ghosts to visit him.That night, the ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happy days as a child. Then the second ghost, the Ghost of Christmas P____ _6__ , takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the f______7__. Scrooge sees that he is dead, but n_____8“Here I am, mother!” said a girl in the door way. “You are very late” said Mrs Cratchit, kissing her a dozen times.“We had a lot of work to finish last night.” replied the girl, “and I had to clear up this morning, Mother!”“Well, never mind! You are here now,” said Mrs Cratchit.“Father’s coming,” cried the two young Cratchits.In came Bob Cratchit in his threadbare clothes. Tiny Tim sat on his shoulder. Poor Tiny Tim! He couldn't walk without crutches.The two young Cratchits took Tiny Tim to the wash-house, to see the Christmas pudding.“And how did little Tim behave in church?” asked Mrs Cratchit.“He was as good as gold,” said Bob, “But sometimes he says the strangest things. He said to me, on the way home, ‘I hope that everybody in church saw me because I am disabled. I want them to remember this on Christmas Day. God made lame beggars walk. And he made blind men see.’”1.In the passage, how many children of the family are mentioned?A. 3B. 4C. 5D.62.Why was Martha late?A. Because she had to work very late.B.Because she woke up late.C. Because she went to church.D. Because she went to the Christmas party.3.We can predict the underlined word crutches means ___________.A.鞋B.轮椅C.靴子D.拐杖4.How did Tim came into the house?A. He ran inB. He walked in with his crutches.C. He walked in by himself.D. He came in by sitting on his father's shoulder.5.which of the following statements is not true?A. The family lived a hard life but they got along with each other.B. Although Tim was disabled, he was very warm-hearted.C. Mrs Cratchit was angry with Martha because she came late.D. Mrs Cratchit was a hard-working and nice woman.CADDC。

圣诞颂歌英语介绍作文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensDo you know the story of A Christmas Carol? It's a really cool book by a famous English writer named Charles Dickens who lived a long time ago. The book is about a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge who hates Christmas. But some pretty wild things happen that make him change his mind!The story starts on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is working late at his counting house (which is like an old-time office for money stuff). He's being a huge jerk to his clerk Bob Cratchit, who works for him. Poor Bob just wants to go home and spend time with his family for Christmas, but mean old Scrooge won't let him leave early or put more coal on the fire to stay warm.That night, Scrooge goes home to his dark, creepy house. Suddenly, the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley appears! Marley was just as greedy as Scrooge when he was alive, and now he has to drag heavy chains around as punishment. He warns Scrooge that the same thing will happen to him if hedoesn't change his ways. Marley tells him that three more ghosts will visit that night.The first ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Past. It looks like a weird old man with a bright light coming from its head. It takes Scrooge on a journey to see memories from his past Christmases. They visit his sad childhood at boarding school, when he had no family to celebrate with. They also see when he was a young man who loved a girl, but broke her heart by caring too much about money.Next comes the Ghost of Christmas Present. This one looks like a big jolly man in a green robe. It shows Scrooge how others are celebrating Christmas now in the present day. They visit Bob Cratchit's house and see how poor but loving his family is, including his sickly young son Tiny Tim. Then they go to his nephew Fred's Christmas party where everyone is having a great time.The last ghost is the scariest - the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. It's this creepy silent shadow that doesn't speak. It takes Scrooge into the future and shows him visions of his own death. He sees that when he dies, no one is sad and his belongings get stolen right away because he was such a bitter miser who pushed everyone away. Worst of all, Tiny Tim has died too!Scrooge is horrified to see these things. He doesn't want to end up like that! He begs the ghost for a chance to change. When he wakes up on Christmas morning, he is totally transformed. Scrooge runs around being generous and kind. He gives money to charity, plays fun games with kids in the street, and even goes to Fred's house for the party. He becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim and makes sure the Cratchits never have to struggle again.The book has such a great message that it's never too late to open your heart and be a better person, especially around Christmas time. I really like how Scrooge goes from being this nasty grump to someone who finds true happiness just by caring about others. All the ghosts and spooky visions make it a really entertaining story too! I'm glad that Scrooge learned his lesson by the end.A Christmas Carol is one of those classic books that gets told again and again because the story is so powerful. There have been lots of movies, plays, TV shows and other versions made over the years. But the original novel that Charles Dickens wrote back in 1843 is still my favorite way to experience this amazing tale of Christmas spirit and redemption. I hope you'll read it too someday!篇2A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensHi there! Today I want to tell you all about one of my favorite books – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's a wonderful story that takes place around Christmas time and teaches us some really important lessons.The main character is a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He's super rich but also super mean and greedy. He doesn't like Christmas at all and he's horrible to his employee, Bob Cratchit. Poor Bob has to work really long hours for very little pay. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that if he doesn't change his selfish ways, he'll end up like him –carrying heavy chains as punishment for being so greedy and uncaring.Marley tells Scrooge that he'll be visited by three more ghosts that night. The first ghost is the Ghost of Christmas Past. He takes Scrooge on a journey through his childhood memories. We learn that Scrooge used to be a happy kid who loved Christmas, but something changed and made him bitter and greedy over the years.Next, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows up. He's this big, jolly spirit surrounded by food and fun. He takes Scrooge on a tour of people celebrating Christmas – including Bob Cratchit's family. Even though the Cratchits are very poor, they're happy and thankful for what they have. Scrooge learns that Bob's son, Tiny Tim, is very sick and might not live much longer because the Cratchits can't afford good medical care. This makes Scrooge start to feel bad for them.Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come arrives. This ghost doesn't say anything, but shows Scrooge some scary visions of the future. Scrooge sees that nobody cares that he has died and there's nobody to mourn him because of how mean he was in life. He also sees the Cratchit family in deep sadness because Tiny Tim has passed away. Seeing all of this really shakes Scrooge up.When Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning, he's a totally changed man! He's kind and generous now. He gives Bob a huge raise and becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim to make sure he gets the care he needs. From then on, Scrooge celebrates Christmas with all his heart and treats everyone with kindness.The moral of the story is that it's important to care about others, not just yourself and your money. Being selfish and greedy only leads to misery. Christmas is a time to be thankful for what you have and spread joy to those around you. No matter how rich or poor you are, the greatest gift is love and looking out for one another.I just love how this book reminds us all to be better people, especially during the holidays. It's a true Christmas classic that warms my heart every time I read it. I hope you'll give A Christmas Carol a read too – I'm sure you'll love this timeless tale as much as I do! Let me know what you think after you've read it.篇3A Christmas Carol: A Timeless Tale of Holiday CheerHi there! My name is Emma and I'm here to tell you all about one of my favorite Christmas stories – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This classic book has been delighting readers young and old for nearly 200 years with its heart-warming tale of redemption and festive spirit. So grab a warm mug of hot chocolate and get cozy, because we're going on an adventure to Victorian London!The story centers around a grumpy old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge. Boy, was he the biggest Grinch you ever met! Scrooge couldn't stand Christmas – he thought it was a big waste of money and time. All he cared about was making as much cash as possible by overworking and underpaying his employees, like his kind but poor clerk Bob Cratchit. What a jerk, right?But one chilly Christmas Eve night, Scrooge's former business partner Jacob Marley (who had died seven years ago) comes back as a ghost all wrapped in chains. Marley warns Scrooge that if he doesn't change his miserly ways, he'll end up just as miserable in the afterlife. Then Marley tells Scrooge he'll be visited by three more spirits that very night who will try to save his soul. Spooky stuff!Sure enough, the Ghost of Christmas Past arrives first. This ghostly figure looks like a old man with a glowing head. Pretty weird, huh? Anyway, he takes Scrooge on a journey revisiting moments from his past Christmases, both happy and sad ones. We see how Scrooge used to be a happy kid who loved Christmas until a tragic event made his heart grow cold. We also learn about his lost love Belle, who dumped him because he chose money over her. No wonder Scrooge became such a grump!Next comes the Ghost of Christmas Present, a jolly giant with a fur-lined robe. He shows Scrooge how others are enjoying Christmas right now, like his nephew Fred and even Bob Cratchit's family. That's when we meet Tiny Tim, the Cratchits' youngest son who has to walk with a crutch. Despite being poor and sick, sweet little Tim loves Christmas more than anyone! He reminds Scrooge about the simple joys of the season that money can't buy.But the last spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, is downright terrifying. This ghost is just a silent figure under a black cloak – you can't even see its face or body! It gives me the chills just thinking about it. This ghost takes Scrooge into the future to witness some pretty grim events, including a family making fun of a dead guy they couldn't care less about. Scrooge soon realizes this forgotten man was...HIMSELF! He sees people stealing from his home and celebrating his death. Worst of all, Tiny Tim has died too. Horrified by this tragic future, Scrooge finally realizes he must change his selfish ways.Thankfully, Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning feeling like a brand new man. He's overcome with joy and Christmas spirit now that he's learned his lesson. He has a big turkey delivered to the Cratchits so they can enjoy a feast. He givesmoney to charity and becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim, who doesn't die after all. From then on, Ebenezer Scrooge treats everyone with kindness and truly embraces the spirit of Christmas.I think my favorite part of the whole book is when Scrooge buys that ginormous turkey for the Cratchits after being such a cheapskate his whole life. It just goes to show that even the biggest grumps and meanies have a chance to become better people once they open their hearts. And little Tiny Tim's catchphrase "God bless us, every one!" reminds us to be thankful and care for each other, especially during the holidays.With its timeless message about finding happiness and the Christmas spirit within, it's no wonder A Christmas Carol has been popular for almost 200 years. It gets me excited for the holidays every time I read it or watch one of the many movie adaptations. The story of Scrooge learning the error of his ways and the true meaning of Christmas is one I'll never get tired of!That's the scoop on this classic Christmas tale. I hope I've gotten you just as stoked to revisit or discover A Christmas Carol for the first time. Once you read it, you'll be saying "Bah! Humbug!" to anything that tries to ruin your Christmas cheer. Happy holidays everyone!篇4A Christmas Carol - An IntroductionHi everyone! Today I want to tell you about one of my favorite stories, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's a classic Christmas tale that has been loved by many for almost 200 years!The story is about a grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. He's a wealthy businessman who really hates Christmas. He thinks it's just a waste of time and money. Scrooge is mean to everyone, even his own employee Bob Cratchit who works hard for little pay.On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Marley has been dead for seven years but now he's back as a ghost covered in heavy chains. He warns Scrooge that if he doesn't change his miserly ways, he will be condemned to walk the earth forever bound in chains ofgreedy selfishness like Marley.Marley tells Scrooge that three spirits will visit him over the next three nights to try and change his miserable attitude. Sure enough, later that night the Ghost of Christmas Past appears.This ghost takes Scrooge on a journey revisiting moments from his past Christmases as a boy and young man.Scrooge sees happier times when he enjoyed Christmas celebrations and had friends who loved him. He remembers his first childhood heartbreak when his fiance left him because he chose money over love. Witnessing these scenes makes Scrooge feel sad and he sheds a few tears, his cold heart beginning to thaw a little.The next night, the Ghost of Christmas Present arrives. This spirit looks like a traditional Christmas figure with a glowing torch and a green robe decorated with wreaths. The Ghost takes Scrooge to witness how others are celebrating Christmas right now in the present day.First they visit the house of Bob Cratchit and his family. Though poor, the Cratchits are joyful and grateful for each other. Scrooge meets Tiny Tim, Bob's youngest son who is very sick but has an inspiring positive spirit. Next the Ghost shows Scrooge his nephew Fred's Christmas party where everyone is laughing and having fun, even though they all think Scrooge is a stingy grouch. Seeing the kindness of the Cratchit family and the Christmas cheer of Fred's party makes Scrooge feel guilty for his selfish ways.On the third night, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come appears as a silent, ominous figure. This phantom terrifies Scrooge as it takes him to see visions of a bleak future where a wealthy man has died alone with all his riches untouched. Scrooge realizes this is his future fate if he doesn't change. He sees people robbing his home, stealing his possessions. Worst of all, he discovers Tiny Tim has died because the Cratchit family couldn't afford to help his illness. Scrooge is shaken to his core and begs the ghost for a chance to change and live his life differently.When morning arrives on Christmas Day, Scrooge is overwhelmed with joy at being given another chance. He has been spiritually reborn as a kind and generous man. He buys the biggest turkey for the Cratchits and gives Cratchit a raise so Tiny Tim can get medical care. From that day on, Scrooge treats everyone with kindness, generosity and holiday spirit! He makes up for his selfish past by honoring Christmas and caring for the poor and less fortunate.Isn't that an amazing story? A Christmas Carol reminds us all how important it is to open our hearts and celebrate the Christmas spirit of love, family, gratitude and goodwill towards our fellow human beings. Scrooge's spiritual transformationshows it's never too late to become a better person. Even the most selfish, cold-hearted person like old Scrooge can change and find happiness through kindness.Charles Dickens wrote this classic tale in 1843 but its timeless message about the true meaning of Christmas is just as powerful and inspiring today. I hope you enjoyed learning about this iconic Christmas story! Let me know if you've read it or seen any of the many movie or play adaptations. I'd love to discuss A Christmas Carol and what you think about Scrooge's journey to finally embrace the holiday spirit. Merry Christmas!篇5A Christmas Adventure with Scrooge and the GhostsHave you ever met someone who was really, really grumpy and mean, especially around Christmas time? I'm going to tell you about a guy named Ebenezer Scrooge who was like that, but his story has a happy ending because he goes on an awesome adventure with ghosts that changes his life!Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character in the book "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. It's set in London, England in the 1800s. Scrooge is an elderly man who owns a businesscounting money. He's super rich, but he's also super stingy and hates spending any money, even on heating his cold office.His employee Bob Cratchit works for Scrooge and gets treated terribly. Even though Bob's family is really poor, especially with one of his sons being very sick, Scrooge refuses to give him a raise or let him take Christmas Day off from work! What a real Grinch, right?One night, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old friend Jacob Marley, who was just as selfish and greedy when he was alive. Marley's ghost is covered in heavy chains because of all the bad things he did. He warns Scrooge that if he doesn't change his miserly ways, he'll end up having to carry chains in the afterlife too. Scary!Marley tells Scrooge that three more ghosts will visit him over the next three nights. First up is the Ghost of Christmas Past, who takes Scrooge on a journey revisiting his childhood and past Christmases. We see that Scrooge used to be a warm, happy kid who loved Christmas, until something caused him to become bitter as he grew up.Next, the bulky, jolly Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge how the current Christmas is being celebrated by his nephew's family, the Cratchits, and others around the city. It's aneye-opening look at how many people, despite being quite poor, still keep the Christmas spirit alive through love and generosity.The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is a real creepy dude - a silent, cloaked figure that scares Scrooge by showing him terrifying visions of his own death in the near future if he stays on his current path. Nobody attends his miserable funeral and his belongings are stolen. Yikes!After the three ghosts depart, Scrooge finally realizes how selfish and cruel he has been. He vows to change his ways and keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long, no longer taking anything for granted.The very next morning, Scrooge goes out and buys the biggest turkey for the Cratchit family. From that day on, he treats his clerk Bob with great kindness, compassion and generosity. He also becomes like a second father to the Cratchit children, especially the sickly son Tiny Tim. Tiny Tim's famous quote is, "God bless us, every one!"By the end, Scrooge completely turns his life around and finally understands the true meaning of Christmas - caring for others, being thankful for what you have, and spreading love and joy to everyone. It just goes to show that it's never too late tohave a change of heart, quit being a grump, and fully embrace the holiday spirit!I love this classic story because of its powerful message about redemption, how we should value our family/friends over money and greed, and the importance of keeping Christmas in your heart all year. The ghosts take Scrooge on such an amazing, imagination-sparking magical journey through the past, present and future. It's thrilling, funny, heartwarming and a tiny bit scary (but not too scary for kids). "A Christmas Carol" makes me believe that anyone can change for the better, no matter how much of a Scrooge they may seem like at first. Bah humbug no more!篇6A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensHey there! Today I'm going to tell you all about this amazing book called A Christmas Carol that we read in class. It's a classic story written way back in 1843 by a famous author named Charles Dickens. At first, I wasn't too excited about reading an "old" book, but boy was I wrong! This story is awesome and definitely one you need to read.The book is about this grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is super rich but also super mean and greedy. He's a total scrooge (which is where we get that word from)! Scrooge hates Christmas and doesn't let his clerk Bob Cratchit take any time off, even on the holiday. That's just plain cruel if you ask me.On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley. Marley has been dead for seven years but now he's all wrapped up in chains and cash boxes as punishment for being so greedy when he was alive. Marley warns Scrooge that he needs to change his ways before it's too late. Pretty spooky stuff!That night, Scrooge is haunted by three more ghosts - the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each ghost takes Scrooge on a wild journey to see moments from his past, present, and future if he doesn't change his miserly ways.The Ghost of Christmas Past first takes Scrooge back to when he was a lonely child at boarding school with no family around for the holidays. It made me feel really bad for little Scrooge. The ghost also shows him happier times from his past working with his old boss Mr. Fezziwig who knew how to throw an awesome Christmas party!Next up is the Ghost of Christmas Present who lets Scrooge see how the Cratchit family celebrates the holiday even though they're really poor. Scrooge watches them eating a tiny meal but being joyful and thankful for each other. The ghost also reveals that Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit's youngest son, is very sick and might not live much longer unless things change for the family. Talk about a tear-jerker moment!The scariest ghost is definitely the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. This ghost doesn't say anything but just shows Scrooge a bunch of creepy visions of his own unmourned death if he keeps going down his greedy path. In one scene, a couple of random people are selling off his bed curtains and other belongings right after he dies because no one cared for Scrooge at all. So sad!After these haunting experiences, Scrooge realizes how selfish he's been his whole life. He finally sees how much happiness comes from being kind, caring, and celebrating with others. Scrooge promises to change and treat people better going forward, especially his clerk Bob Cratchit.On Christmas Day, Scrooge sends a giant turkey to the Cratchit house and attends his nephew Fred's party. He's generous, jovial, and makes sure Tiny Tim gets medical care. Thenew Scrooge became a friend to all and kept the Christmas spirit alive all year round from then on. What a great transformation!I really loved how the ghosts showed Scrooge visions of his past to understand why he was so grumpy, his present to see what he was currently missing out on, and a possible terrible future unless he changed his ways. Those nighttime ghost adventures were pretty crazy but really cool in the end.A Christmas Carol teaches that the holidays should be about spending time together, caring for others less fortunate, being grateful for what you have, and spreading cheer through kindness and generosity. It's an awesome story with such an important message about reforming your life for the better.I think my favorite part was the Cratchit family's scenes because it reminded me of my own family and how we may not have piles of presents, but we have each other which is the most valuable gift of all. Tiny Tim saying "God bless us, every one!" at the end always makes me cry happy tears.If you haven't read A Christmas Carol yet, you totally should! It's a true classic that really makes you think about what matters most during the holiday season and in life. I'm so glad we read it in class because this fun but powerful book will definitely stick with me for a long time. Maybe you'll even start calling me "Tiny"(just kidding!). Bah humbug to anyone who doesn't love this awesome Christmas tale!。