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新世纪大学英语视听说教程第一册Unit 1, Lesson ATrack1-1-1A. listen to three people from the pen pals website. Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:Fiona: Hi, I’m Fiona. I’m from Sydney, Australia. I’m 19, and a student at the University of Canberra. I’m majoring in computer science. When I’m not studying, I like going to the movies.Miguel: Hi, I’m Miguel. I’m from Mexico City. I’m 28 and I’m a math teacher. In my free time, I like playing soccer with my fiends.Hiromi: Hi, I’m Hiromi, and I’m from Tokyo. I’m 24, and I’m a graphic artist. When I have some free time, I usually work on a comic book I’m creating. The main character’s name is Damen.Track1-1-2B. listen again. Answer the questions about the people. Check the correct box.Track1-1-3B. Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building. Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.Mariana: Hi. My name is Mariana. I’m in apartment 201.Danny: Hi, Mariana. I’m Danny. I’m in 302. It’s nice to meet you.Mariana: Nice to meet you, too.Danny: So, are you a student, Mariana?Mariana: yeah, I study music at NYU.Danny: That’s interesting.Mariana: What do you do, Danny?Danny: I’m a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery.Track1-1-4C. Listen again. Practice the conversation. Then practice with your information.Track 1-1-5C. Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people. Then describe yourself to your partner.1. My name is Dan and I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and work at a hospital.I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I’m pretty tall. I’m about six feet. I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.2. I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Track 1-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Em ily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily: Yes, I’m here, but I don't see Uncle Tim. Tell me again –what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emily: OK…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t see him…Track 1-1-OL-2B.Listen again. Emily is looking for a man. What does he look like? Circle the correct answers.Track 1-1OL-3C.Listen again. Who is the man? Check the correct picture. What is different about him now?Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily: Yes, I’m here. But I don’t see Uncle Tim. Tell me again ---what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.Emily: OK…Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.Emily: No, I don’t see him…Uncle Tim: Hi, Excuse me … are you Emily?Emily: Yes… Uncle Tim?Uncle Tim: Hi, Emily. How are you?Emily: Fine! Wow, Uncle Tim, you look different! Josh Josh … are you there? Uncle Tim is here. He has short, blond hair now. He looks like Brad Pitt!Track 1-1-OL-4A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emilio is in his fifties. He is tall –about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.Kathy is in her forties. She is short. She is slim. She has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair. Track 1-1-OL5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves. Then answer the questions asked.1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2.Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’ma teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3.Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like surfing and blogging.4.My name is Charles Horton. I live in Boston, USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.6.My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.Track 1-1-OL-6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.Dear Mr. Peters,Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA238 from Los Angeles. He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00. Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack 1-1OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina--HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!ChrisTrack 1-1-OL8A.Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham. A man in the salon looks like Beckham (he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn-- a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but the also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes, pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says, "I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy.‖Tack 1-1-OL-9B.Listen again. Then circle True or False. If a sentence is false, make it true.Unit 1, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNick: My name is Nick Raducanu. I’m 23 years old and I’m from the United States. I speak English and I also speak French.Woo Sung: My name is Woo Sung. I’m from Seoul, Korea. I am 20 years old and I’m a student. I speak English, Korean, and French.Natalie: My name’s Natalie Danglade. I’m 25 years old. I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.Dayanne: My name is Dayanne Leal. I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese. I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny. I have brown eyes and short brown hair. Dan: My name is Dan and I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and I work at a hospital. I speak English, and Spanish an d Portuguese. I’m petty tall. I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.Kevin: My name is Kevin Truong. I’m 24 years old. I have short black hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build. I have a sister named Sabrina. She is short, muscular, and tan. Dayanne: I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Woo Sung: I don’t really look like my parents. They’ re both short and I’m tall. I do look like my sister. She’s tall and thin like me.Natalie: My daughter has curly black hair, she’s short, light-skinned, and she’s really cute. City LivingSun-hee’s favorite cousinSun-hee: Of course I’ll pick you up, Jung-Yoon. You’re my favorite cousin. Great. I’ll see you at the bus station at 3:00. Have a great trip! Bye. (phone rings) Hello?Professor Albee: Sun-hee, it’s Professor Albee at NYU.Sun-hee: Oh, hi Professor Albee. How are you?Professor Albee: Fine, thanks. Ms. Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Can you teach her class?Sun-hee: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle, and he arrives today at 3:00.Professor Albee: Oh, I see. Gee, I don’t know what to do.Sun-hee: Well . . . wait. Listen, my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms. Leska always helps me.Professor Albee: That’s great! Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.Sun-hee: Bye.Professor Albee: Bye.Tara: Sure, Sun-hee. I’d love t o meet your cousin. So what does he look like?Sun-hee: Well, he’s in his 30s.Tara: OK.Sun-hee: And he’s about average height--5’6‖. And he’s pretty heavy set.Tara: Uh-huh.Sun-hee: And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.Tara: OK. So, does he speak English?Sun-hee: Yes, he does. Oh, and I almost forgot: he wears really big glasses.Tara: Got it.Sun-hee: Thanks so much for doing this for me.Tara: Hey, what are friends for?Sun-hee: Oh wow! I’m really late! I’ll meet you back here at 4:30 with my cousin. Tara: Sure, no problem.Sun-hee: Bye.Sun-hee: Jung-Yoon! Oh my gosh!Jung-Yoon: Sun-hee!Sun-hee: Wow. You look so different. You’re so thin!Jung-Yoon: I eat healthier food now. And I go to the gym every daySun-hee: Good for you! Hey, where are your glasses?Jung-Yoon: Contact lenses.Sun-hee: Oh, and your hair? It’s so short. It looks good on you. You look great!Jung-Yoon: hey, thanks!Sun-hee: (to Tara) How did you find him? He looks so different now.Tara: (holding sign s aying ―Sun hee Park’s cousin‖) T a-dah!Track 1-1-OL-10Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station. Then her co-worker calls and asks Sun-hee to teach a class. Sun-hee agrees to teach the class. She asks Tara to meet her cousin. She tells Tara what her cousin looks like. Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different. Sun-hee asks Tara. ―How did you find him?‖ Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says ―Sun-hee Pa rk’s cousin.‖Unit 2 Lesson ATrack 1-2-1A.Listen to the three conversations. How’s the weather? Check the correct pictures. Conversation 1Man: Mary, are you ready to go?Woman: Go…go where?Man: To the beach. It’s too hot to be in inside toda y.Woman: Too late. A bad thunderstorm is here. Look out the window. It’s raining.Man: Oh, you’re right. Now what do we do?Woman: Hey, Charlie. Are you okay?Man: No, not really. This weather makes me feel down.Woman: Oh, I know. Janua ry is a terrible month sometimes. I have an idea. Let’s go for a walk.Man: In the snow? No, thanks.Woman: But it’s not snowing now. It’s freezing, but at least it’s clear and sunny.Man: Oh, OK. Let me get my jacket.Conversation 3Man: Mom, can I use the car?Woman: The car?Man: Yeah, I’m going to the movies.Woman: Why don’t you walk to the theater? It’s close, and it’s a lovely autumn evening. Man: It’s too cold and windy to walk, Mom.Woman: Sorry, dear. Your dad has the car.Man: Oh, Well, maybe I’l l watch a movie on TV instead.Track1-2-2B.Listen again. Do the people go outside or stay inside? Check the boxes.Track 1-2-3B. Read the conversation and listen. What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco? Why?Juliet: Are you packing for your trip, Kyle?Kyle: Yes… See? I have T-shirts, shorts, and my sandals.Juliet: For San Francisco?Kyle: Yeah. What’s wrong? It’s July.Juliet: I know, but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.Kyle: Really?Juliet: Yeah. You should take some sweaters and long pants, too.Kyle: Oh, okay. There are some in my closet.Track 1-2-4C.Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries. Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.2.In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!Track 1-2-OL-1A.Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the correct answer.Man: next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?Woman: Berlin.Man: May I see your passport, please?Woman: sure, here your are.Man: And how many suitcases do you have?Woman: Just one.Conversation 2Man: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.Wo man: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?Man 2: Yes?Man: Can you take our picture, please?Man 2: Sure.Conversation 3Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife. Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit card and ID, please?Man: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.Track 1-2-OL-2B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.Track 1-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there. Have fu n in Thailand!Track 1-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots. Then fill in the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing –the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.Track 1-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes. Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain, July and August are usually warm and sunny.India. You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.Track 1-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these five things related to each other?In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. ―Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,‖ she says. ―But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.‖ What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. ―How do you forget those things?‖ Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items. Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!Track 1-2-OL-8B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.Unit 2, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsThe weatherJennifer: In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny, but sometimes it rains.Dan: I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot. There are a lot of rainstorms, and in the wintertime it gets into the 40s and 50s.Dayanne: In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter. In the summer it’s very, very hot. But in the winter it’s not so cold. But we do have some rain sometimes. Alyssa : Where I live the weather changes throughout the year. There are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold.Daniel: In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round. There’s a rainy month –September. My favorite season is winter because I like winter spor ts, which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.What should I do?Dayanne: When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.Dan: If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.Jennifer: When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit, sun block, and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts. And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.Alejandra: In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!City LivingAnother souvenir?Mike: Roberto, why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City? It’s summer there, so it’s really hot, right?Roberto: It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.Mike: Oh. Well, what about the business suit? Isn’t it a vacation?Roberto: Yes and no. I have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I’m bringing the suit. But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!Mike: Who are all the gifts for?Roberto: Oh, my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs f rom New York.Mike: And, who’s the book for?Roberto: It’s for Maria, my niece. She’s ten years old.Mike: Ten? You should get her something more fun—like a video game!Roberto: Maria is young, but she loves books. She’s really smart.Mike: Huh. What about this? Is this hers too?Roberto: Oh that? That belongs to my Dad. It’s a souvenir from his New York visit, but heforgot it. Do you think I should get him another present?Mike: Well, that already belongs to him. Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or maybe a Yankees cap?Roberto: Good idea. I can get that at the airport. That’s it.Mike: Do you have your plane ticket and passport?Roberto: Yes. And I have my hotel information, my car rental in formation… my camera’s in my briefcase…Mike: (holding stuffed toy) Hey, whose is this? Another souvenir?Roberto: Umm…no… it’s mine.Mike: it’s yours?Roberto: It was a good-luck present from Claudia. I always travel with it.Mike: Ah…don’t be embarrassed, he’s very cute. (laughing) And I’m sure he makes a gre at travel partner!Track 1-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family. Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he’s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit 3, Lesson ATrack 1-3-1A.Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.Ted: Hey, Mike. Whose trophies are these?Mike: They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.Ted: Really?Mike: Yeah. My family loves sports.Ted: I see. So, who plays basketball?Mike: My brother Tim. He’s great at it.Ted: And your sister?Mike: She’s on the swimming team at school. She’s always traini ng-- even on the weekends.Ted: What about your parents?Mike: My dad plays tennis, and my mom plays golf.Ted: And what about you, Mike? Do you play any sports?Mike: Me? No, not really. I like to surf and ski, but just for fun.Track 1-3-2B.Listen again. Which sports do they play? Check the correct box or boxes.Track 1-3-3B. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina’s invitation. Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.Connie: So, Gina, are you planning to join a team or club this semester?Gina: Yeah. I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie: The tennis team?Gina: Uh-huh. Do you like tennis?Connie: Yes. I love it.Gina: Really? Me too. Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?Connie: Sure, I’d love to! There are tennis courts near the student union. Let’s play there. Track 1-3-4C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do. Then tell your partner about what you like to do.1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.2.In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies. I go to the movies at least once a week.Track 1-3-OL-1A.Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.Dad: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.Ashley: I am serious, Dad.Dad: I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.Ashley: Business!?Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.Ashley：But, Dad… there’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive…Dad: I don’t know, Ashley..Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more in formation there. Track 1-3-OL-2B. Listen again. Complete the sentences.Track 1-3-OL-3A.Listen to a conversation between two interviewers. What are they talking bout? Circle the answer.A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.B: Hmm…. I spoke with Jason Gra y, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track 1-3-OL-4B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.Track 1-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lo t of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours--many hours-- studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.He, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.Track 1-3-OL-6B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed. Check the boxes.Track 1-3-OL-7C.Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn’t there. They are very careful about their health, and they don’t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport-- it it’s the most important thing in their life!Track 1-3-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer, The Partner, The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describes you?The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a ―right‖ way to do things. This person wants to live in the ―perfect world.‖ A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles. The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.Track 1-3-OL-9B.Listen again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.Unit 3, Lesson BGlobal viewpointsSports and pastimesDan: One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a month.Jonathan: My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.Miyuki: One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends. And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.Daniel: I like snowboarding a lot. I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming. I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine. And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.Alyssa：I like to play the piano, I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.Woo Sung: I like to play basketball, tennis, and football. I play basketball twice a week. I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.。

Cinderella每个人心中都有一个童话故事，把自己想象成故事中的主角，我也一样。

我小时候听过最感人、最圆满的故事就是《灰姑娘》。

很憧憬自己能像灰姑娘那么幸运遇到属于自己的王子，过上幸福美满的生活。

随着年龄的增长，残酷的现实把那颗纯洁美好的童心撕成碎片。

圆满的结局只有童话故事中才存在。

就像光良的《童话》中说的：童话里都是骗人。

带着重温美好的心情把英语版的《灰姑娘》读了一遍，并且收录了下来，感兴趣的亲也来重温一下吧。

The wife of a rich man fell sick,and when she felt that her end drew nigh,she called her daughter to her bedside,andsaid,“always be a good gril,and I will look down from heaven and watch over you.”soon afterw ards she shut her eyes and died,and was buried in the garden;and the little gril went every day to her grave and wept,and was always good and kind to all ahouther.and the snow spread a beautiful white covering over the grave;but by the time the sun had melted it away again,her father had married another wife.this new wife had two daughters of her own,that she brought with her:they were fair in face,but foul at heart,and it was now a sorry time for the poor little gril.“what does the good for nothing thing want in the parlor?”said they :“they who would eat bread should frist earn it,away with the kitchen maid!”then they took away her fine clother,and gave her an old grey frock to put on ,and laughed at her and turned her into the kitchen.There she was forced to do hard work；to rise early before daylight,to bring the water,to make the fire,to cook and to wash.besidersthat,the sisters plagued her in all sorts of ways and laughed at her.in the evening when she was tired she had no bed to lie down on,but was made to lie by the hearth among the ashes;and then ,as she was of course always dusty and dirty,they called her Cinderel la .it happened once that the father was going to the fair,and asked he wife’s daughters what he should bring them.“fine clothers,”said the frist ;“pearls and diamonds，”cried the second.“now,child，”said he to own daughter,“what will you have ?”“the frist sprig ,dear father,that rubs against your hat on your way home,”said she .then he bought for the two first the fine clothers and pearls and diamonds they had asked for;and on his way home as he rode though a green copse,a sprig of hazel brushed against him,and almost pushed off his hat;so he broke it off and brought it away;and when he got home he gave it to his daughter.then she took it and went to her mother’s grave and planted it there,and cried so much that it was watered with her tears;and there it grew and become a fine tree.three times every day she went to it and wept;and soon a little bird came and built a nest upon the tree,and talked with her,and watched over her ,and brought her whatever she wished for.Now it happened that the king of the land held a feast which was to last three days,and out of those who came to it his son was to choose a bride for himself;and Cind erella’s two sisters were asked to come.so they called her up,andasked,“nowcamb our hai r，brush our shoes,and tie our sashes for us,for we are going to dance at the king’s feast.”then she did as she was told,but when all was done she could not help crying,for she though to herself,she should have liked to go to the dance too;and at least she begged her mother very hard to let her go.“you!cinderella?”said she ;“you who have nothing to wear,no clothes at all,and who cannot even dance,you want to go to the ball?”and when she kept on begging,to get rid of her,she said at last,“I will throw this basin full of peas into the ash heap,and if you have picked them all out in two hours’ time you shall go to the feast too.”then she threw the peas into the ashes;but the l ittle maiden ran out at the back door into the garden ,and cried out:“hither,hither,though the sky,Turtle doves and linnets,fiy!Blackbid,thrush,and chaffinch gay,Hither,hither,haste away!One and all,come help me quick,Haste ye,hasteye,pick,pick,pick!”Then the frist came two white doves flying in at the kitchen window;and the next came two turtle doves;and after them all the little birds under heaven came chirping and fluttering in ,and flew down into the ashes,and the little doves stooped their heads down and set to work,pick,pick,pick,and picked out all the good grain and put it in a dish,and left the ashes .at the end of one hours the work was done,and all flew out again at the windows.then she brought the dish to her mother overjoyed at the though that now she should go to the wedding.but she said,”no,no!youslut,you have no clothes and cannot dance ,you should nogo.”and when Cinderella begged very hard to go,shesaid,”if you can in one hour’s time pick two of those dishes of peas out of the ashes,yo u shall go too.” And thus she thought she should at last get rid of her.so she shook two dishes of peas into the ashes ;but the little maiden went into the garden at the back of the house,and cried out as before :“hither,hither,though the shy,Turtle doves and linnets,fly!Blackbird,hiter,haste away!One and all,come help me quick,Haste ye,hasteye,pick,pick,pick!”Then frist came to white doves in at the kitchen window;and next came two turtle doves ;and after them all the litter birds under heaven came chirping and hopping about,and flew down about the ashes;and the little doves put their heads down and set to work,pick,pick ,pick;and then the others began pick ,pick,pick;and putall the good grain into the disher,and left all the ashes.before half an hou r’s time all was done,and out they flew again.and then Cinderella took the dishes to her mother ,rejoicing to that she should now go to the ball.but her mother said,”it is all of no use ,you cannot go;you have no clothes ,and cannot dance ,and you would on ly put as to shame.”and off she went with her two daughters to the feast.Now when all were gone ,and nobody left at home,Cinderella went sorrowfully and sat down under the hazel tree,and cried out:“shake,shake,hazel tree,Gold and silver over me!”Then her friend the bird flew out of the tree and brought a gold and silver dress for her ,and slippers of spangled silk,and she put them on,and followed her sisters to the feat。

湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联考英语试卷一、阅读理解Music is universal. Take a moment to think about what music you like as you read our beginners’ guide to the history of music.Middle AgesThe Middle Ages, which ranges from the 6th century to the 16th century, featured medieval (中世纪的) music. During this time, there were two general types of music styles — the monophonic and the polyphonic. The main forms of music included Gregorian chanting and plainchant.Classical PeriodThe music forms and styles of the Classical period, which ranges from 1750 to 1820, are characterized by simpler melodies and forms like the sonatas. During this time, the middle class had more access to music. So composers began to create music that was easier to understand. Most especially, Mozart wrote his first symphony and Beethoven was born during this period.Romantic PeriodHistoriographers define the Romantic music period to be from 1800 to 1900. Music forms of the Romantic period used music to tell a story or express an idea. Various instruments including wind instruments were used. Instruments that were invented or improved during this time included the flute and the saxophone.The 20th CenturyMusic during the 20th century brought about many innovations on how music was performed and appreciated. Artists were more willing to experiment with new music forms and used technology to improve their compositions. The 20th century music has various styles.1．In which period were Mozart’s compositions created?A．Middle Ages.B．Classical period.C．Romantic period.D．The 20th century.2．What can we know about music from the Romantic period?A．This period lasted over 100 years.B．Musicians only used wind instruments.C．Music was related to a story or an idea.D．The music forms were harder to understand. 3．How did artists improve their music during the 20 century?A．By inventing new instruments.B．By practicing new music styles.C．By writing complex compositions.D．By improving traditional music styles.Texan 81-year-old good friends Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip toured the world in 80 days, proving that adventure doesn’t have an age limit.Their first stop was a location that challenges even many experienced travelers: the Antarctic. Getting to the southernmost continent first required crossing the Drake Passage. “For almost two days, we were rocking and rolling, slipping and sliding through the Drake Passage and we were holding onto dear life.” Hamby said. The voyage, however, faded from their mind as they set foot on the ground of the Antarctic, fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of penguins, icebergs and glaciers.Since that first venture, the pair have visited 18 countries across all seven continents. They rode camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, danced in Nepal and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel presented, the good friends said they finished their trip without any argument. Though they’re both independent and stubborn, they respected each other’s feelings. And what they remember the most are the people that they encountered. “We got to know some of the most wonderful, kindest, friendliest people. We just have friends now all over the world that we love dearly.” Hamby said.The two shared a crucial piece of advice for travelers worrying about the language barrier on their own adventure. “You know, people often ask us about it.” said Hamby. “We tell them there's one universal language, and that’s the smile. We found it worked wonders because we were often aware that English was not always spoken and that that could cover all languages.”They also encouraged other older people not to let age hold them back. Aside from some minor changes in plans — like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling-their age didn’t affect their journey abroad. They said they felt confident that if they were injured during their trip, their children would have been at peace knowing that they were doing what they wanted. And Hazelip described 81 as the perfect age to embark on a trip. “Getting olderdoes give us a little bit of wisdom of making decisions.” she said.4．What might the pair think of their trip to the Antarctic?A．Challenging but worthy.B．Expensive but exciting.C．Interesting but fruitless.D．Unpleasant but impressive.5．What is the highlight of the pair’s adventures for themselves?A．Learning about different cultures.B．Meeting nice people along the way.C．Experiencing many challenging activities.D．Avoiding conflicts despite their stubborn nature.6．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．English.B．The pair’s advice.C．The smile.D．The language barrier.7．What can we infer about the pair from the last paragraph?A．They once fell off a motorbike in Bali.B．Their family understood and supported them.C．They regretted not exploring the world earlier.D．Their wisdom saved them lots of time on the trip.Swedish Midsommar, also known as Midsummer, is a beloved holiday in Sweden that marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. This usually takes place around mid-June in the Northern Hemisphere.With Midsummer being the longest day of the year, it was often considered a magical night to the agricultural society within Sweden. Full of mystery and enchantment (魅力) it’s believed to be a time when plants gained healing powers and were used to predict the future. Today, it is more about celebrating the beginning of summer and the good times ahead.Like all major holidays, Midsummer focuses on sharing food and drinks with loved ones. Traditional Swedish dishes you’ll find on a Midsummer table include herring in all forms served with chives and sour cream, boiled new potatoes with fresh dill, cured salmon, rustic breads, potato dumplings, meatballs, and a dessert involving strawberries.Everyone has their own Midsummer traditions, but many stick to the more traditionaloptions when it comes to celebrating. For a grand Midsummer lunch-party, no celebration would be complete without dancing with flowers in your hair, singing songs, while feasting on a delicious selection of Swedish dishes. Another form of celebrating Midsummer was the raising of a pole which was then danced around. This lovely tradition is still very much a part of Midsummer celebrations with the maypole decorated in garlands of leaves and fresh flowers.At the heart of Swedish Midsummer lies the spirit of togetherness and human connection. Families, friends, and communities gather in joyful union, creating a shared experience that goes beyond individual boundaries. The dances around the maypole, the laughter, and the heartfelt conversations produce a sense of belonging and interdependence. Midsummer reminds us of the fundamental need for social bonds and the fulfillment gained from genuine human interaction. It serves as a reminder that in the complexities of modern life, the simplest connections can bring us deep joy and fulfillment.8．What can we know about Swedish Midsummer?A．It marks the hottest day of the year.B．It celebrates the arrival of summer.C．It is used to predict the near future.D．It is based on a mysterious old tale. 9．What is mainly discussed Midsummer in paragraph 4?A．Its dishes.B．Its origins.C．Its customs.D．Its influences. 10．What is the significance of celebrating Midsummer?A．Learning the value of teamwork.B．Appreciating the warmth of unity.C．Keeping in touch with old friends.D．Passing on the traditional lifestyle.11．In which part of a magazine may you read this passage?A．Culture.B．Wellbeing.C．Event.D．Fashion.Since the start of the industrial revolution, there have been threats that new machines — from mechanized looms (织布机) to microchips would take human jobs.A March report from Goldman Sachs estimated that AI capable of content generation could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. Across the European Union and the US, the report further notes, 300 million jobs could be lost to automation.Thankfully, it’s not all bad news. The experts issue their warnings with a relief: there are still things AI isn’t capable of — tasks that involve distinctly human qualities, like emotionalintelligence and outside-the-box thinking.“I think there are generally three categories that will remain unaffected in the coming future.” says Martin Ford, a related author. “The first would be jobs that are genuinely creative: you’re not engaged in repetitive work or just rearranging things, but you’re genuinely coming up with new ideas and building something new.”That doesn’t necessarily mean all jobs that are considered “creative” are safe. In fact, things like graphic design and visual art-related roles may be among the first to go. Basic algorithms can direct a robot to analyze millions of images, allowing AI to rapidly acquire a sense of beauty. “But there’s some security in other kinds of creativity, in science, and medicine and law people whose job is coming up with a new legal strategy or business strategy.” says Ford.“The second category,” he continues, “is jobs that require complicated interpersonal relationships.” He points to nurses, business consultants and investigative journalists. “These are jobs to interact in the kinds of ways that really build relationships.” he says.“The third safe zone is jobs that really require lots of mobility and problem-solving ability in unpredictable environments.” says Ford. Many trade jobs — think electricians, plumbers, engineers and where you need a very deep understanding of people. I think it’ll be a long time before AI has the ability the like — fall under this umbrella. “These are the kinds of jobs where you’re dealing with a new situation all the time.” he adds.In short, seeking roles in dynamic, shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is a good way to avoid job loss to AI, at least, for a while.12．What has been a historical concern regarding new machines?A．The need for increased human skills.B．The possibility of human losing jobs.C．The fear of increased automation costs.D．The potential for machine malfunctions. 13．What can we know from the March report?A．AI is not capable of content generation.B．AI can imitate distinctly human qualities.C．AI poses no threat to human employment.D．AI has no outside-the-box thinking abilities.14．Which of the following statement will Martin Ford disagree with?A．All creative jobs are not safe from AI.B．Graphic designers tend to be affected.C．Problem-solving jobs will remain unaffected.D．Jobs focusing on repetitive tasks will still have a place.15．What is the author’s attitude towards the potential job loss caused by AI?A．Optimistic.B．Pessimistic.C．Indifferent.D．Uncertain.Organizing your room can help you feel calmer and in control of your life. Going about your day will be much easier if you know exactly where everything is. You will not have to waste time searching for your favorite pairs of jeans. 16 .Take all of your belongings out of their current locations. 17 , but if you really want to organize your room, you will have to start from the beginning. Though you may be surprised by the giant pile of mess you’ve created on your floor, desk or bed, don’t worry. You’ll find the right place for everything soon enough.Organize your belongings. Before you begin to figure out where everything should go, you should get a number of boxes for different purposes. Boxes are best because you can just recycle them when you’re done organizing and won’t have to deal with more things. 18 .Try to get rid of as many items as possible. This is an important step. Though you may want to throw everything in the Keep box, or have put every last extra item in the Store box, this won’t help you get organized. You need to do some searching to figure out what you really need in your room right there where you spend your time. 19 . The less things you have, the easier it will be to organize your bedroom.20 Now that you’ve organized your room, you can begin to get rid of all the things you don’t need, throw away the Rubbish box and give the Donate box to the charity organization. The sooner you get rid of or store the other boxes, the easier it will be to move on with your organization.A．Remember that less really is moreB．Put all the boxes in the right placeC．Here is the first step for you to organize your roomD．This could help you sort out different items in the roomE．This may seem painful and like you’re creating a bigger messF．Make a new plan to throw away these boxes as soon as possibleG．Stick to small pieces of paper with Keep, Store, Donate, and Rubbish二、完形填空Lasse Stolley, a 17-year-old German teen, has been living on trains for over a year and a half. After 21 his parents that he had finished his school 22 to allow him to leave their home, he was already packing. Though worried, his parent eventually 23 to his decision. Then he began a 24 train-hopping adventure.For over a year and a half, Stolley has traveled all over Germany. During the day he 25 in a seat, working as a self-employed programmer, and slept on night trains at night. He has been 26 the whole Germany and has sold most of his 27 in the past year, packing what was left in a 28 . Minimalism and resisting the urge to acquire new things are 29 parts of his lifestyle.Stolley’s laptop and noise-canceling headphones provide some 30 room on the train. The early months of his adventure were 31 , as he had to learn about how everything worked and sometimes had to reschedule 32 . Living on trains allows him to visit almost every part of Germany, from the sea in the north to the Alps for a 33 , as well as some famous and34 cities like Berlin and Munich to take in their past. When not working on his laptop, Stolley35 in first-class carriages and mostly have meals at Deutsche Bahn waiting rooms at train stations around the country.21．A．informing B．convincing C．announcing D．serving 22．A．appointments B．performances C．inspections D．assignments 23．A．sighed B．submitted C．subscribed D．objected 24．A．unique B．lonely C．dangerous D．disappointing 25．A．sank B．rested C．settled D．suspended 26．A．understanding B．exploring C．checking D．remembering 27．A．books B．possessions C．clothes D．games 28．A．room B．computer C．backpack D．station 29．A．typical B．decent C．extra D．essential 30．A．private B．public C．tolerant D．restricted31．A．complicated B．adaptable C．available D．tough 32．A．planes B．jobs C．relations D．trains 33．A．hike B．swim C．break D．jog 34．A．huge B．modern C．historic D．busy 35．A．sets about B．hangs out C．shows off D．blocks out三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mary and Max script Mary Dinkle's eyes were the colour of muddy puddles. Her birthmark, the colour of poo. It was Saturday afternoon and she was bored. Mary wished she had a friend to play piggybacks with. Mary's mood ring, which she'd found in a cereal box, was grey which, according to the chart, meant she was either pensive, unconsciously ambitious or hungry. Her only friends were "The Noblets" from her favourite cartoon. They weren't the real ones you bought in the shops but fake ones she had to make herself from shells, gumnuts, pompoms and the chicken bones salvaged from Friday night's takeaway. She had to make all her own toys, and her favourites were Shrinkies potato chip packets that she had shrunk in the oven. Mary's father, Noel Norman Dinkle, worked in a factory, attaching the strings to tea bags. At show and tell, she told the class he could get as many free tea bags as he wanted. Her favourite tea bag was Earl Grey. She loved saying "Earl Grey" and would like one day to marry someone called Earl Grey. They would live in a castle in Scotland, have 9 babies, 2 ducks... and a dog called Kevin. Noel's hobby was to sit in his shed and drink Baileys Irish Cream and stuff birds he'd found on the side of the freeway. Mary wished he'd spend more time with her and less with his dead friends. She also wished she had some brothers and sisters. Her mother had told her she was "an accident". How could someone be an accident? Grandpoppy Ralph had told her that babies were deliberate and found by dads at the bottom of their beer. Grandpoppy Ralph had smelt like pickled onions and had been a member of the Frankston Ice Breakers for 51 years. Aaagh! Aaaaaghhh! They swam in winter to feel alive. Grandpoppy Ralph had said it made his nipples erect. He had died the year before, aged 74, and his best mate, Ken, had recited a poem in his honour. Born in a barn in the hills of Boronia, Ralph lived a long life, then died of pneumonia. Mary missed him and often wondered why he had drunk ammonia. A lot of things puzzled Mary especially her mother, Vera Lorraine Dinkle. To Mary, Vera always seemed wobbly. A pretty vicious ball. And he's out! Vera liked listening to the cricket while baking and her main ingredient was always sherry. 3/44. And Thompson 2/15... She told Mary it was a type of tea for grown-ups that needed constant testing. Just out of the reach of the lead. 6/96 England. Mary thought her mother tested the sherry... way too much. Mary also couldn't understand why Vera was always "borrowing". Yesterday, she borrowed some fish fingers from Aisle 6. She told Mary she put things up her dress to save on plastic bags. Vera was indeed a complicated soul. Oooh! Mary stopped daydreaming and went and fetched her pet rooster from the rain. Her father had found the rooster on the side of the freeway after it had fallen off the back of a slaughter truck. She named him Ethel. It was time to watch "The Noblets". She adored "The Noblets" because everyone was brown, lived in a teapot and had oodles of friends. There was nothing nicer, Mary thought to herself, than the smell of a wet rooster... the sound of rain on the roof and the taste of sweetened condensed milk straight from the can while watching your favourite cartoon. Meanwhile, a man called Max Horowitz also watched "The Noblets". Max's small television had picture but no sound. His big television, sound but no picture. He was 44 and liked " The Noblets " as they lived in a delineated and articulated social structure with constant adherent conformity and also because they had oodles of friends. Max had trouble sleeping and had spent the night watching television and catching fish food. He noted to himself it was the sixth fly he'd caught this evening. He wondered if he should go to bed and count sheep or have one more chocolate hotdog. He thought he'd try both but it didn't work. It had been 6 hours and 12 minutes since Henry Vlll had passed away. And Henry's death had thrown Max's life into disarray. It had become asymmetrical and the sooner he got a new fish, the better. Tomorrow he would go to the pet store and get another Henry Henry IX. Next. It was shopping day and Mary sat patiently while her mother "borrowed" some envelopes. To fill in time, she scanned the room and counted how many things were brown. There was sticky tape, rubber bands and a phone book with a picture of a lady standing in a brown lake with her hand on fire. People had weird names in America, Mary Daisy Dinkle thought to herself. Funny-sounding people called Rockefeller and Finkelstein. She wondered what they looked like, howold they were and if they were married, wore glasses, or had found babies in their beer. Maybe in the USA they found babies elsewhere. Hmm... they drank a lot of cola. Maybe they found them in cans. But, no, they wouldn't fit through the hole. Mary had an idea. She would write to one of the Americans and ask where babies came from. She chose a Mr. M Horowitz. Aarrgh, Mrs. Dinkle! Come back here, Vera Dinkle! You come back here! Aaarghhhh! Dear Mr. M Horowitz, my name is Mary Daisy Dinkle and I am 8 years old, 3 months and 9 days. My favourite colour is brown and my favourite food is sweetened condensed milk followed closely by chocolate. I have a rooster called Ethel that looks like this. He doesn't lay eggs but will one day. My mother likes smoking, cricket and sherry and my father likes playing in his shed with dead birds. Where do babies come from in America? Do they come from cola cans? In Australia they are found in beer glasses. Here is a drawing of me. I can't draw ears proper but l'm good at teeth. It would be great if you could write back and be my friend. Yours " sincerealy ", Mary Daisy Dinkle. PS. I hope you like the chocolate bar l'm also sending. It's called a Cherry Ripe. Goodbye, letter. Don't forget to write. Max hated Thursdays the day of his weekly Overeaters Anonymous meeting. And tonight he'd felt especially unsettled because he'd eaten two chocolate hotdogs on his way there. OK, class... Eating chocolate was breaking the rules. He'd found the night even more unbearable because of Marjorie Butterworth's strange glances. Class dismissed. Max had trouble understanding non-verbal signals. Flirting was as foreign to him as jogging. Max found most people very confusing. But little did Max realise his night was about to become even more confusing and cryptic. Hmm. He read Mary's letter four times and then did what he normally did whenever confronted with something new and stressful. Max's fragile existence had once again become unsettled. And after staring out of the window for 18 hours he finally made a decision. Dear Mary Daisy Dinkle, thank you for the letter, which I opened and read at 9:17 pm after my Overeaters Anonymous class. I am trying to lose weight because my psychiatrist, Dr Bernard Hazelhof, says a healthy body equals a healthy mind. Ooooh! He says my mind is not that healthy. Your drawing is an interesting visual portrayal of yourself. I have never met anyone from Australia. Firstly, I will answer your question. Unfortunately, in America, babies are not found in cola cans. I asked my mother when I was four and she said they came from eggs laid by rabbis. If you aren't Jewish, they're laid by Catholic nuns. If you're an atheist, they're laid by dirty, lonely prostitutes. So this is where babies come from in America. I share my home with a fish, some snails, whom I have named after famous scientists... a parakeet called Mr. Biscuit and, finally, a cat called Hal. Hal is an abbreviation from which he suffers. He followed me home after a gang of children shot his eye out with a beebee gun. Do you have a pet kangaroo? When I was born, my father left my mother and me on a kibbutz. She shot herself with my uncle's gun when I was six. Do you like chocolate hotdogs? I invented the recipe for them and can send it to you. When I was young, I invented an invisible friend called Mr. Ravioli. My psychiatrist says I don't need him anymore so he just sits in the corner and reads. Last week I picked up 128 cigarette butts. People are always littering in New York. I do not understand why people break laws. Butts are bad because they wash out to sea and fish smoke them and become nicotine dependent. I am just joking because, of course, it is impossible for a cigarette to remain lit underwater. Also, fish do not have pockets to keep cigarette lighters in. I am 44 years old and have 8 tracksuits the same colour and size. I weigh 352 pounds... Ooooh! and am as tall as a 6-foot tree. Welcome to the New York Lottery! I enjoy entering the lottery and have chosen the same numbers for 9 years. - Those numbers are 3... - 1. - 5... - 4. - 6... - 25. - 9... - 2. - 11... - 7. - And 12. - 8. Are you a winner? Or a loser? I have had many different jobs during my life. My first job was collecting subway tokens in the subway. My second job was at Yiddel's Gourmet Kosher Supplies where I worked at the machine that made pre-packaged noodle kugels. I was born Jewish and used to believe in God but I'am since read many books that have proven God is just a figment of my imagination. People like to believe in God because it answers complicated questions like where did theuniverse come from, do worms go to heaven... do worms go to heaven... and why do old ladies have blue hair? Even though l'm an atheist, I still wear my yarmulke as it keeps my brain warm. My third job was for a company that printed logos on novelty items. I worked at the frisbee printing machine. A frisbee is a circular plastic disc that people throw at each other. It is like a boomerang but it does not come back. My fourth job was when I was called up for jury duty. I didn't get paid much but got free cookies and coffee. Jurors are outstanding members of the community who haven't murdered anybody. I made it to the short list for a trial where a man killed all his friends at his own surprise birthday party. Unfortunately, I didn't get selected because they found out l'd been a mental patient at one point. Have you ever been hang gliding? My fifth job was as a garbage collector. I got to clean up after litterbugs and didn't have to talk to anybody. Sometimes I used to pretend I was an intergalactical robot. This is 911. Your call has been placed in a queue. One time the police took me in for questioning but let me go when they decided I wasn't a threat to anybody except myself. The sixth job I had was for the United States Army in the stationery supply department. Because I am good with numbers I had to work out how many ballpoint pens the Army needed. One day they did a security check and asked whether I was a member of any radical groups. I told them I was a member of the New York Science Fiction Fan Club. They said this didn't count but dismissed me anyway. Fortunately, I did not remember to tell them I was once a communist. Have you ever been a communist? Have you ever been attacked by a crow or similar large bird? When I was 9, a crow attacked me on my way to school. I had to have three stitches and in spring I now wear a helmet with eyes I have painted on. People laugh at me when I wear my helmet. I'm not sure why. People often confuse me but I try not to let them worry me. New York is a very busy and noisy place. I would prefer to live somewhere much quieter like the moon. I don't like crowds, bright lights, sudden noises or strong smells. New York has all these especially the smells. I often wear nose and ear plugs when I go outside. It helps keep me calm. I find humans interesting but I have trouble understanding them. I think, however, I will understand and trust you. You appear very happy and I think you would smell like a shrimp as I know Australia has a lot of shrimps. Can you speed-read? I have taught myself to read two pages at once one eyeball per page. I have to go now even though I have not told you about my 7th job, in a condom factory. Write back soon. Your American friend, Max Jerry Horowitz. PS. Please find enclosed a photo from one of those booths. PPS. Thank you for the Cherry Ripe and I am glad you like chocolate as much as I do. I have never eaten sweetened condensed milk but I will try some this week. PPPS.I have never used a condom. Gey gezunterheyt. Max hoped Mary would write again. He'd always wanted a friend. A friend that wasn't invisible, a pet or rubber figurine. He counted the stars and wondered how many days, hours, minutes it would take his letter to reach Australia. Vera was not impressed... Aaaarrgh! Not impressed at all. It was no way that this nutcase would not be her daughter's penfriend, she thought herself. There was enough ugliness in the world. Mary would be home from school in an hour enough time for another cup of tea and a bit of cricket to soothe the nerves and dissolve the memory of Max's letter from her pickled mind. Yeah, he's out. Unbelievable. 14. England 7/150. Stop! Wait! Hey, fellas, you got room for one more bag? Sure, Mrs Dinkle. Hop in! Good one, Kevin! Aaaarghhh! Come on, Vera. We've got some other bags to pick up! Ooh. Hmm. Mary, is that all the rubbish? Yep! See ya, Toots! Sweet baby Jesus. Ooooah! Even though Max's letter smelt like fish heads and orange peel, Mary drank his words like a bowl of alphabet soup and hadn't been this excited since Grandpoppy Ralph had found a coin up her nose. She wrote back immediately on some butchers' paper she'd stolen from some chops. Dear Max, l'm so excited you've wroted back. I don't think my parents like you so from now on send stuff to my neighbour Len Hislop at 26 Lamington Drive, Mt Waverley. He's old with no legs. They got chew'd'ed off in World War II when some Japanese peoples kept him in a cage above piranhas. Piranhas are goldfish that have teeth. He's scared of outside, which is a disease called homophobia. He's started giving me 50 cents a week to get hismail. I'm saving to buy a castle in Scotland and marry a man called Earl Grey. Do you get 'The Noblets' in America? Well, my favourite Noblet is Vanity Noblet. He wants to be everyone's friend, even the boys'! In your letter, you said you had no friends... Well, neither do I. A-ha! Yesterday at school, Bernie Clifford weed on my spam sandwich and called me "poo face" 'cos of my birthmark. I wish I could peel it off like a bandaid. He also laughed 'cos I had no buttons. Ethel pecked them off and Mum couldn't thread a needle 'cos she'd been testing the sherry so she used pegs instead. When I got home, I climbed into my secret place till dinner time. The other kids also laugh at my haircut. Dad has to cut my hair because mum says real hairdressers sell your hair to Chinamen who stuff mattresses. My teacher, Mrs Pendergast, says I should smile more. I told my mum and so she drawed a big smile on me. I don't think Mrs Pendergast likes me anymore. I better go now. My tears are smudgling my words. Your friend in Australia, Mary Daisy Dinkle... PS. Have you ever been teased? Can you help me? PSS. I'am never been hang gliding before or been a 'commune-ist' but would love a frisbee and your recipe for chocolate hotdogs. PSSS. I'm sending you some Australian chocolate, a pompom I made and a cake called a lamington, which I was meant to eat for lunch. Have you ever been teased? Ooooooooooaaaahhhh! Mary's letter triggered memories Max had buried deep down in his shoes. We've got him cornered now. Hey, Jew-boy, you're gonna pay... Take this, Jew-boy, Jew-boy, Jew-boy. And as usual, he coped in the only way he knew. And 36 chocolate hotdogs later... and after only two hours sleep, Max's meltdown faded away and an idea popped into his brain. Dear Mary Daisy Dinkle, thank you for your letter, chocolate bar, lamington and pompom. The chocolate got crushed, so I blended the bits with milk and icecream and now I am drinking it right now. After much thought, I think I have a solution to your teasing. Tell Bernie Clifford your birthmark is made of chocolate, which means when you get to heaven you will be in charge of all the chocolate. This of course is a lie, I do not like lies but in this case I think it will be of benefit. I wish I could be in charge of all the chocolate but, of course, I cannot because of my atheism... My neighbour Ivy is also an atheist... She doesn't talk much but makes me very good soup on Sunday nights. She is partly blind and sometimes I find her hair in my soup. Eeugh! I do not tell her as Dr Bernard Hazelhof says this would be impolite. Here is a list of what I eat on the other nights. Mondays - Glicks Potato Knish, Tuesdays - Yiddels Noodle Kugel, Wednesdays - Captain Salty's Fishstix, Thursdays - Yentls Cheezy Blintz and Fridays - chicken nuggets. On Saturday nights I create my own recipes. Last week I invented canned spaghetti hamburgers. Recipes are like mathematical equations. Dr. Bernard Hazelhof told me you should never weigh more than your refrigerator and to never eat anything bigger than your head. I once ate a watermelon bigger than my head but not all at once. Do you have any weight loss suggestions? My Overeaters Anonymous meetings don't seem to be working and just make me tense. It would be good if there was a 'Fat Fairy'. She would be a bit like the Tooth Fairy but would suck out your fat. Ivy says she is only a 'little bit' blind but I think she is very blind. She should get a cane like other vision-impaired people. She could make the end pointy And collect rubbish at the same time. I think I will write a letter to the Mayor and suggest this. He will be very impressed. Ivy says she doesn't need a cane because she has a good sense of smell. She says she could find me with her eyes stapled shut. She says I smell like liquorice and old books. I think she smells like cough medicine and urine. I have never told her this as Dr Bernard Hazelhof said this would also be impolite. People often think I am tactless and rude. I cannot understand how being honest can be... improper. Maybe this is why I don't have any friends of course except for you. A real friend has been one of my three goals in life. The other two are to own every Noblet and a lifetime supply of chocolate. Dr Bernard Hazelhof says it is good to have goals but not stupid ones like mine. I have now run out of things to tell you. Please, write soon. Your friend in America, Max Jerry Horowitz. PS. Do not worry about not smiling. My mouth hardly ever smiles but it does not mean I am not smiling inside my brain. PPS. Please find enclosed a frisbee, some Chocolate Pop Rocks, which you should eat with cola, and an illustration of aturtle from one of my National Geographics. PPPS. Did you know that turtles can breathe through their anuses? Dear Max, when I told Bernie Clifford l'll be in charge of all the chocolate in heaven and he wouldn't get any, he cried. I also hided some dog's poo in his bit of the sandpit. Your advice was great and l've got a job delivering pamphlets so I can save to come and see you. I am sad to hear you are fat. Mum says I am fat too and l'm growing up to be a heifer, which I think is a type of cow. Maybe you should only eat things beginning with the letter of each day. On Mondays you could only eat milkshakes, marshmallows and... mustard. Oooh! For my birthday, my Mum baked a cake and Dad gave me a camera. I hope you like the photos I sent. The first one is of Ethel, who ate some tinsel. The next one is one of myself after I ate the Chocolate Pop Rocks with the cola, like you said. Next is Len. He's still trying hard not to be afraid of outside and conquer his homophobia. The next one is of dad in his shed, and then one of the times I covered mum while she was asleep in her stickers that help her stop smoking. Next, when I got my slinky caught in my hair. Then one of the times Sonny digged up his wife, Cher. And, finally, a photo of my other neighbour Damian Popodopolous. He's a Greek and smells like lemon dishwashing liquid and his skin is smooth, like the back of a spoon. Mum says he's a wog and has a stutter and can't even say his own surname. She says you have to hit him on the back of the head to get his words out. P-P-P-P... Popodopolous. I wish he was my boyfriend and we can be in love and do sexing like Katherine Ramsay told me behind the bike shed. She said it's when two people go 'nuddy' and rub on each other to make babies... I told her she's a liar and would go to hell and burn like toast 'cause babies really come from beer glasses and eggs laid by rabbits and nuns and 'prosti-tubes'. She said ladies get knocked up and bake babies in their stomachs for 2 years till they spurt out their 'vag-eye-ners' with blood and tinned spaghetti. Have you got a girlfriend, Max, or some wives? Have you done sexing? Valentine's Day is soon and I want to give Damian a present so he can love me. Can you explain love and how I can be 'loved'? Once again, Mary's letter had triggered an anxiety attack. Max knew nothing about love. It was as foreign to him as scuba diving and he'd had an appalling history of getting it all wrong. One Valentine's Day he'd given Zelda Glutnik a gift he was sure was appropriate. The only companion that had ever warmed Max's bed was his hot water bottle. Romance and love was a mysterious language he'd given up on. If only Mary had asked how a toaster works or asked for an explanation of the Chaos theory. If only there was a mathematical equation for love. He kept eating and thinking. But love was not like Max's Rubik's Cube. It could not be solved. No matter how he analysed it, the results were negative. Beat it, creep! He felt love but couldn't articulate it. Its logic was as foreign to him as... as a salad sandwich. The stars made more sense. 12, have you responded to the call? Over. The anxiety and stress were too much. The inscrutability of love finally won, and Max's brain gave in. He was diagnosed with severe depression and obesity and spent the next 8 months institutionalised and bedridden. They marinated him in a cocktail of drugs and performed the usual "therapeutic" procedures. Meanwhile, Mary wondered and waited. Maybe Max's typewriter had run out of ink. Maybe America had run out of ink. Maybe his pets had eaten him. Maybe it was her. Was she too demanding, too boring, too... ugly? Filled with anger, confusion and self-loathing, Mary tried to erase the memory of her friend forever. Max had recovered. And life was balanced, safe and symmetrical once again. But Mary still lingered in his mind... Half of him wanted to write to her immediately. The other half didn't want to end up a mental patient again. At least there was always Mr Ravioli to be friends with. He was a much safer option. He wondered what Mary was doing right now. But she was far from content and struggled on by herself, saving her money for a rainy day. Life went on as usual for Max and even though he opted for order and stability, misfortune was never far away. Luckily, his manslaughter charges were dismissed because he was labelled mentally deficient and unlikely to have a motive for killing a mime artist... Oop. unlike most people. From then on, Max cooled himself differently and things went back to normal until after his 48th birthday, when his numbers finally cameup. Welcome to the New York Lottery and these are tonight's winning numbers 3, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 12! Max was sensible with his sudden wealth and had bought a lifetime supply of chocolate and the complete Noblet collection. Two of his life goals had come true. But he still had a lot of money so decided to give it to Ivy... who was also very sensible until her own numbers came up. Ivy willed everything to the local cat shelter, whose owner relocated her kind donation to his bank account, his wife's new breasts, a Ferrari and enough fuel to get to Mexico. Despite achieving all his life's goals, Max still felt incomplete... Mr Ravioli just wasn't cutting the mustard anymore and seemed more interested in his self-help books. Mary had given Max a taste of real friendship and there was just no comparison. She missed him too but no longer saved to see him... She now saved for a different reason. One day Mr Ravioli got up, left and never came back. Max sought Dr Hazelhof's advice. He told Max that true friendship is seen through the heart, not through the eyes, and that it was time he wrote to Mary to reveal his true self, warts and all. Max understood. Dear Mary Daisy Dinkle, there is something I have to tell you which will explain why I have not written. Each time I received one of your letters, I had a severe anxiety attack. This is because recently, while I was in a mental institution, they diagnosed that I have a new thing called Asperger's syndrome, which is a neurobiological, pervasive, developmental disability. I prefer "Aspie" for short. I will now list some of the traits of an Aspie. No.1 - I find the world very confusing and chaotic because my mind is very literal and logical. 2 - I have trouble understanding the expressions on people's faces. When I was younger, I made a book to help me when I was confused. I still have trouble with some people. Ivy was hard to understand because of her wrinkles and because her eyebrows weren't real. 3 - I have bad handwriting, am hypersensitive... clumsy and can get very concerned. 4 - I like solving problems. Ivy said this is a good thing. And finally No.5 - I have trouble expressing my emotions. Dr Bernard Hazelhof says my brain is defective but one day there will be a cure for my disability. I do not like it when he says this. I do not feel disabled, defective or I need to be cured. I like being an Aspie. It would be like trying to change the colour of my eyes. There is one thing I wish I could change, however. I wish I could cry properly. I squeeze and squeeze but nothing... comes out. I cry when I cut onions but this does not count. Anyway, do you like the word "cumquat"? It is a type of fruit. Do you have a favourite-sounding word? My top 5 are ointment, bumblebee, Vladivostok, banana and testicle. I have also invented some new words "confuzzled", which is being confused and puzzled at the same time, "snirt", which is a cross between snow and dirt, and "smushables"... which are squashed groceries you find at the bottom of the bag. I have sent a letter to the Oxford Dictionary people asking them to include my words but I have not heard back. It is now time for me to go to my Overeaters Anonymous meeting. There is a woman there called Marjorie Buttersworth who confuzzles me. She kisses me without my permission so tonight I have decided to rub onions under my armpits to repel her. Your friend in America, Max Jerry Horowitz. PS. Please find enclosed some chocolate-covered ants I found at the deli. PPS. Not much has happened since I last wrote except for my manslaughter charges, lotto win and Ivy's death. Mary was thrilled Max had finally written and suddenly had a fabulous idea. A-ha! Mary and Max's friendship was resuscitated and her tears were the best gift he'd ever received. Inside Max's head his brain was smiling. Loaded up with bizarre forms of chocolate, their letters flew thick and fast between the continents. Max learnt to read Mary's letters with caution and at the slightest tingle of tension, he would stop, take his medication and soothe his nerves. Each letter he would iron, laminate and file in a special place, which also soothed his nerves. He enjoyed answering her questions and solving her puzzles like do sheep shrink when it rains? Why do old men wear their pants so high? Do gooses get goosebumps and why is bellybutton lint blue? Are there Noblets in heaven? And if a taxi goes backwards, does the driver owe you money? In turn, Mary simply enjoyed hearing about Max's fascinating life how many people he'd counted littering... how the latest Henry had died and new recipes he'd invented for chicken. Each。

CinderellaThe wife of a rich man fell sick, and as she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, dear child, be good and pious, and then the good God will always protect you, and I will look down on you from heaven and be near you. Thereupon she closed her eyes and departed. Every day the maiden went out to her mother's grave, and wept, and she remained pious and good. When winter came the snow spread a white sheet over the grave, and by the time the spring sun had drawn it off again, the man had taken another wife.The woman had brought with her into the house two daughters, who were beautiful and fair of face, but vile and black of heart. Now began a bad time for the poor step-child. Is the stupid goose to sit in the parlor with us, they said. He who wants to eat bread must earn it. Out with the kitchen-wench. They took her pretty clothes away from her, put an old grey bedgown on her, and gave her wooden shoes. Just look at the proud princess, how decked out she is, they cried, and laughed, and led her into the kitchen. There she had to do hard work from morning till night, get up before daybreak, carry water, light fires, cook and wash.Besides this, the sisters did her every imaginable injury - they mocked her and emptied her peas and lentils into the ashes, so that she was forced to sit and pick them out again. In the evening when she had worked till she was weary she had no bed to go to, but had to sleep by the hearth in the cinders. And as on that account she always looked dusty and dirty, they called her Cinderella. It happened that the father was once going to the fair, and he asked his two step-daughters what he should bring back for them. Beautiful dresses, said one, pearls and jewels, said the second. And you, Cinderella, said he, what will you have.Father breaks off for me the first branch which knocks against your hat on your way home. So he bought beautiful dresses, pearls and jewels for his two step-daughters, and on his way home, as he was riding through a green thicket, a hazel twig brushed against him and knocked off his hat. Then he broke off the branch and took it with him. When he reached home he gave his step-daughters the things which they had wished for, and to Cinderella he gave the branch from the hazel-bush. Cinderella thanked him, went to her mother's grave and planted the branch on it, and wept so much that the tears fell down on it and watered it.And it grew and became a handsome tree. Thrice a day Cinderella went and sat beneath it, and wept and prayed, and a little white bird always came on the tree, and if Cinderella expressed a wish, the bird threw down to her what she had wished for. It happened, however, that the king gave orders for a festival which was to last three days, and to which all the beautiful young girls in the country were invited, in order that his son might choose himself a bride.When the two step-sisters heard that they too were to appear among the number, they were delighted, called Cinderella and said, comb our hair for us, brush our shoes and fasten our buckles, for we are going to the wedding at the king's palace. Cinderella obeyed, but wept, because she too would have liked to go with them to the dance, and begged her step-mother to allow her to do so. You go, cinderella, said she, covered in dust and dirt as you are, and would go to the festival. You have no clothes and shoes, and yet would dance.As, however, Cinderella went on asking, the step-mother said at last, I have emptied a dish of lentils into the ashes for you, if you have picked them out again in two hours, you shall go with us. The maiden went through the back-door into the garden, and called, you tame pigeons, you turtle-doves, and all you birds beneath the sky, come and help me to pick the good into the pot, thebad into the crop. Then two white pigeons came in by the kitchen window, and afterwards the turtle-doves, and at last all the birds beneath the sky, came whirring and crowding in, and alighted amongst the ashes. And the pigeons nodded with their heads and began pick, pick, pick, pick, and the rest began also pick, pick, pick, pick, and gathered all the good grains into the dish.Hardly had one hour passed before they had finished, and all flew out again. Then the girl took the dish to her step-mother, and was glad, and believed that now she would be allowed to go with them to the festival. But the step-mother said, no, Cinderella, you have no clothes and you can not dance. You would only be laughed at. And as Cinderella wept at this, the step-mother said, if you can pick two dishes of lentils out of the ashes for me in one hour, you shall go with us.And she thought to herself, that she most certainly cannot do again. When the step-mother had emptied the two dishes of lentils amongst the ashes, the maiden went through the back-door into the garden and cried, you tame pigeons, you turtle-doves, and all you birds beneath the sky, come and help me to pick the good into the pot, the bad into the crop. Then two white pigeons came in by the kitchen-window, and afterwards the turtle-doves, and at length all the birds beneath the sky, came whirring and crowding in, and alighted amongst the ashes.And the doves nodded with their heads and began pick, pick, pick, pick, and the others began also pick, pick, pick, pick, and gathered all the good seeds into the dishes, and before half an hour was over they had already finished, and all flew out again. Then the maiden was delighted, and believed that she might now go with them to the wedding. But the step-mother said, all this will not help.You cannot go with us, for you have no clothes and can not dance. We should be ashamed of you. On this she turned her back on Cinderella, and hurried away with her two proud daughters. As no one was now at home, Cinderella went to her mother's grave beneath the hazel-tree, and cried - shiver and quiver, little tree, silver and gold throw down over me. Then the bird threw a gold and silver dress down to her, and slippers embroidered with silk and silver.She put on the dress with all speed, and went to the wedding. Her step-sisters and the step-mother however did not know her, and thought she must be a foreign princess, for she looked so beautiful in the golden dress. They never once thought of Cinderella, and believed that she was sitting at home in the dirt, picking lentils out of the ashes. The prince approached her, took her by the hand and danced with her. He would dance with no other maiden, and never let loose of her hand, and if any one else came to invite her, he said, this is my partner. She danced till it was evening, and then she wanted to go home.But the king's son said, I will go with you and bear you company, for he wished to see to whom the beautiful maiden belonged. She escaped from him, however, and sprang into the pigeon-house. The king's son waited until her father came, and then he told him that the unknown maiden had leapt into the pigeon-house. The old man thought, can it be Cinderella. And they had to bring him an axe and a pickaxe that he might hew the pigeon-house to pieces, but no one was inside it.And when they got home Cinderella lay in her dirty clothes among the ashes, and a dim little oil-lamp was burning on the mantle-piece, for Cinderella had jumped quickly down from the back of the pigeon-house and had run to the little hazel-tree, and there she had taken off her beautiful clothes and laid them on the grave, and the bird had taken them away again, and then she had seated herself in the kitchen amongst the ashes in her grey gown. Next day when the festivalbegan afresh, and her parents and the step-sisters had gone once more, Cinderella went to the hazel-tree and said - shiver and quiver, my little tree, silver and gold throw down over me.Then the bird threw down a much more beautiful dress than on the preceding day. And when Cinderella appeared at the wedding in this dress, every one was astonished at her beauty. The king's son had waited until she came, and instantly took her by the hand and danced with no one but her. When others came and invited her, he said, this is my partner. When evening came she wished to leave, and the king's son followed her and wanted to see into which house she went. But she sprang away from him, and into the garden behind the house.Therein stood a beautiful tall tree on which hung the most magnificent pears. She clambered so nimbly between the branches like a squirrel that the king's son did not know where she was gone. He waited until her father came, and said to him, the unknown maiden has escaped from me, and I believe she has climbed up the pear-tree. The father thought, can it be Cinderella. And had an axe brought and cut the tree down, but no one was on it.And when they got into the kitchen, Cinderella lay there among the ashes, as usual, for she had jumped down on the other side of the tree, had taken the beautiful dress to the bird on the little hazel-tree, and put on her grey gown. On the third day, when the parents and sisters had gone away, Cinderella went once more to her mother's grave and said to the little tree - shiver and quiver, my little tree, silver and gold throw down over me. And now the bird threw down to her a dress which was more splendid and magnificent than any she had yet had, and the slippers were golden. And when she went to the festival in the dress, no one knew how to speak for astonishment. The king's son danced with her only, and if any one invited her to dance, he said this is my partner.When evening came, Cinderella wished to leave, and the king's son was anxious to go with her, but she escaped from him so quickly that he could not follow her. The king's son, however, had employed a ruse, and had caused the whole staircase to be smeared with pitch, and there, when she ran down, had the maiden's left slipper remained stuck. The king's son picked it up, and it was small and dainty, and all golden. Next morning, he went with it to the father, and said to him, no one shall be my wife but she whose foot this golden slipper fits. Then were the two sisters glad, for they had pretty feet. The eldest went with the shoe into her room and wanted to try it on, and her mother stood by.But she could not get her big toe into it, and the shoe was too small for her. Then her mother gave her a knife and said, cut the toe off, when you are queen you will have no more need to go on foot. The maiden cut the toe off, forced the foot into the shoe, swallowed the pain, and went out to the king's son. Then he took her on his his horse as his bride and rode away with her. They were obliged, however, to pass the grave, and there, on the hazel-tree, sat the two pigeons and cried - turn and peep, turn and peep, there's blood within the shoe, the shoe it is too small for her, the true bride waits for you.Then he looked at her foot and saw how the blood was trickling from it. He turned his horse round and took the false bride home again, and said she was not the true one, and that the other sister was to put the shoe on. Then this one went into her chamber and got her toes safely into the shoe, but her heel was too large. So her mother gave her a knife and said, cut a bit off your heel, when you are queen you will have no more need to go on foot.The maiden cut a bit off her heel, forced her foot into the shoe, swallowed the pain, and went out to the king's son. He took her on his horse as his bride, and rode away with her, but when they passed by the hazel-tree, the two pigeons sat on it and cried - turn and peep, turn and peep, there's blood within the shoe, the shoe it is too small for her, the true bride waits for you. He looked down at her foot and saw how the blood was running out of her shoe, and how it had stained her white stocking quite red. Then he turned his horse and took the false bride home again. This also is not the right one, said he, have you no other daughter.No, said the man, there is still a little stunted kitchen-wench which my late wife left behind her, but she cannot possibly be the bride. The king's son said he was to send her up to him, but the mother answered, oh, no, she is much too dirty, she cannot show herself. But he absolutely insisted on it, and Cinderella had to be called. She first washed her hands and face clean, and then went and bowed down before the king's son, who gave her the golden shoe. Then she seated herself on a stool, drew her foot out of the heavy wooden shoe, and put it into the slipper, which fitted like a glove.And when she rose up and the king's son looked at her face he recognized the beautiful maiden who had danced with him and cried, that is the true bride. The step-mother and the two sisters were horrified and became pale with rage, he, however, took Cinderella on his horse and rode away with her.As they passed by the hazel-tree, the two white doves cried - turn and peep, turn and peep, no blood is in the shoe, the shoe is not too small for her, the true bride rides with you, and when they had cried that, the two came flying down and placed themselves on cinderella's shoulders, one on the right, the other on the left, and remained sitting there. When the wedding with the king's son was to be celebrated, the two false sisters came and wanted to get into favor with cinderella and share her good fortune.When the betrothed couple went to church, the elder was at the right side and the younger at the left, and the pigeons pecked out one eye from each of them. Afterwards as they came back the elder was at the left, and the younger at the right, and then the pigeons pecked out the other eye from each. And thus, for their wickedness and falsehood, they were punished with blindness all their days.。

阅读理解（3）阅读综合训练A. Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) (12分)Dear Sir / Madam,I am writing to complain about the TV advertisement for your product Cheese in a Tube. In my opinion, there is some false information in it, and it also encourages children to have bad eating habits.In the advertisement, there is a popular TV cartoon character who says that Cheese in a Tube is “thebest cheese in the world”. This is, of course, not true. However, I havetwo young children who love the cartoon character in theadvertisement. Now they hope to eat the cheese every day. Theybelieve that your cheese is the best in the world and they don’t wantany other kind.The cartoon character then says that Cheese in a Tube is “good for young kids”. Well, I checked the information on the packet. There certainly isn’t very much cheese in your product – only 5% – and it has more fat and calories(热量) than chocolate! It’s probably one o f the unhealthiest things you can buy in the supermarket. Child obesity is a huge problem in our country. Our children are the fattest in the world, and products like yours just make things worse.Finally, the advertisement ends with two beautiful, slim, healthy-looking children sitting in front of the TV. Their mother calls them to come to the kitchen to eat a vegetable salad. The children say they’re watching their favourite cartoon – the same character who is in the advertisement, of course – so what does the mother do? She brings each of them some Cheese in a Tube! The parents eat their salad in the kitchen while the children enjoy the cheese in front of the TV! I believe that it’s good for child ren and parents to eat together, but obviously (明显地) your company doesn’t.Please change this terrible advertisement. And why don’t you start making healthier foods too?Yours sincerely,Maddy Moore1.“Cheese in a Tube” is a ______.A) TV advertisement B) bad eating habitC) product of a company D) cartoon character2.Maddy’s two children believe the cheese is the best in the world because ______.A) they eat the cheese every day B) they believe what the cartoon tells themC) the cheese is very popular D) the cartoon character is very popular3.Maddy checked the information on the packet of Cheese in a Tube in order to ______.A)prove it has more fat and calories than chocolateB)find out how much cheese there is in the productC)be sure Cheese in a Tube is good for young kidsD)decide which cheese to buy in the supermarket4.The underlined word “obesity” in Paragraph 3 means ______.A) product B) program C)advertisement D)fatness5.In Paragraph 4, Maddy wants to tell us ______.A)the ending of the advertisement is too longB)parents and children should have the same mealC)children should have good eating behaviorsD)family members should enjoy a meal together6.Maddy writes the letter to ______.A)ask the company to stop showing the advertisementB)complain about the bad quality of Cheese in a TubeC)discuss the importance of good eating habits and mannersD)describe a terrible experience of having Cheese in a Tube【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. AB. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或短语完成短文) (12分)Have you ever seen the Man in the Moon? If you ___1___ the Moon closely on some nights, you can see the face of the Man in the Moon. Some people say that theycan see an old man carrying sticks. Others say that they can see a girl reading a book.Long long ago, the Romans and Greeks thought that the stars and planets they couldsee were gods living in the sky. They gave these stars and planets the names of theirgods and goddesses and the Moon was ___2___ as Diana, who was also goddess ofthe hunts（狩猎女神）.People used to think that the moon was made of green cheese because of the ___3___ of the Moon’s surface and the small dark areas on it. People also thought that the dark areas formed a kind of face which they called the Man in the Moon. We now know that there are mountains, plains and holes on the Moon’s surface.The word “lunatic” comes from the Latin word “luna” meaning “moon”. People used to believe that anybody who was mad had been affected in some way by the Moon. ___4___ people were supposed to be more mad at the time of the full moon.Werewolves (狼人) are said to be affected by the Moon. In some areas people still think that some people change into wolves at the time of the full moon. But in fact, like vampires (吸血鬼), werewolves ___5___ exist in horror films and books! And we can see them nowhere.There are many superstitions (迷信) connected with the Moon. It is said to be not ___6___ to look at a new moon through glass, but the full moon is the time to make wishes or choose a husband.1.A) measure B) protect C) observe D) describe2.A) used B) written C) acted D) known3.A) colours B) sizes C) shapes D) names4.A) Calm B) Crazy C) Close D) Cute5.A) only B) ever C) seldom D) even6.A) precious B) funny C) lucky D) regular【答案】1. C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.CI am Phil Green. A few years ago I became interested in green issues, and last summer I decided I really wanted to do something to help the planet. I talked to Hazel and the children, and we decided togo green.Since then we ’ve made some big c___1___ to our life. First, we sold ourcars – we had two. That wasn’t a problem because we live in a town and there ’sgood public transport. Anyway, I’ve always liked walking and we ’ve all gotbikes now. We’ve s___2___ eating meat, and started eating more vegetables.We don’t go to the supermarket, but we buy and eat food from a localf___3___, and I grow a lot of our vegetables in the garden. It ’s great! We ’vesaved a lot of money because we don’t buy things we don’t need. Next weekI’m getting some hens, so we can have our own eggs. I can ’t wait. C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

TanglePart 1 00:00-05:09Flynn Ryder:This is the story of how I died. Don't worry, this is actually a very fun story. And the truth is, it isn't even mine. This is the story of a girl named,Rapunzel.And it starts, with the sun.Now, once upon a time, a single drop of sunlight fell from the heavens.And from this small drop of sun,grew a magic, golden, flower. It had the ability to heal the sick,and injured.Oh, you see that old woman,over there? You might want to remember her. She's kind of important. Well, centuries pass and a hop skip and a boat ride away there grew a kingdom. The kingdom was ruled by a beloved King and Queen.And the Queen, well she was about to have a baby, but she got sick,really, sick.She was running out of time.And that's when people usually start to look for a miracle.Or in this case, a magic golden flower.Ahhh, I told you she'd be important. You see instead of sharing the suns gift, this woman, Mother Gothel, hoarded its healing power and used it to keep herself young for hundreds of years. And all she had to do,was sing a special song.*Flower gleam and glow,let your power shine**Make the clock reverse,bring back what once was mine**What once was mine*All right, you get the just. She sings to it, she turns young, creepy, right? We've found it!The magic of the golden flower, healed the queen. A healthy baby girl,a princess was born. With beautiful golden hair. I'll give you a hint. That's Rapunzel. To celebrate her birth, the King and Queen launched a flying lantern into the sky. And for that one moment,everything was perfect. And then that moment ended.*Flower, gleam and glow,let your powers shine**Make the clock re...* HUH! Gothel broke into the castle, stole the child, and just like that...gone. The Kingdom searched and searched,but they could not find the Princess. For deep within the forest in a hidden tower. Gothel raised the child as her own.*...bring what has been lost, bring back what once was mine, what once was mine.*Gothel had found her new magic flower. But this time she was determined to keep it hidden.Rapunzel:Why can't I go outside?Gothel:The outside world is a dangerous place. Filled with horrible, selfish people. You must stay here, where you're safe.Do you understand, flower?Rapunzel:Yes, Mommy.Flynn Ryder:But the walls of that tower,could not hide everything.Each year on her birthday, the King and Queen released thousands of lanterns into the sky. In hope that one day, their lost Princess, would return.Part 2 05:09-10:15 Rapunzel:HAH!Hmm, Well I guess Pascal's not hiding out here.GOTCHA!That's twenty two for me.How about twenty three,out of forty five?Okay, well, what do you want to do?Yeah, I don't think so.I like it in here and so do you.Oh, come on Pascal, it's not so bad in there.*"When will my life begin"** 7a.m. the usual morning line-up**Start on the chores I sweep' til the floors all clean.**Polish and wax, do laundry and mop and shine up.**Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15.**So I'll read a book,or maybe two or three.**Ill add a few new paintings to my gallery.**I'll play guitar, and knit, and cook and basically.**Just wonder when will my life, begin.**Then after lunch, it's puzzles,and darts and baking.**Paper a bit of ballet, and chess.**Pottery（陶器）, and ventriloquy（腹语术）, candle making.**Then I'll stretch（伸展）, maybe sketch（素描）.Take a climb, sew a dress, and I'll re-read the books.**If I have time to spare, I'll paint the wall some more, I'm sure there's room somewhere.**And then I'll brush, and brush, and brush,and brush my hair.**Stuck in the same place I've always been.**And I'll keep wondering, and wondering,and wondering...**Wondering, when will my life begin?**Tomorrow night, the lights will appear.**Just like they do on my birthday each year.**What is it like, out there where they glow?**Now that I'm older. Mother might just let me go.*Ryder:Wow!I could get used to a view like this.Boys:Ryder, come on.Ryder:Hold on.Yep, I'm used to it.Guys I want a castle.Boys:We do this job, you could buy your own castle.Ryder:Oh, hay fever?Yeah.Huh?Wait, wait.Hey, wait!Can't you picture me in a castle of my own?'Cause I certainly can.Oh, the things we've seen and it's only eight in the morning.Gentlemen, this is a very big day.Rapunzel:This is it. This is a very big day, Pascal.I'm finally going to do it.I'm going to ask her.Gothel:RAPUNZEL!Let down your hair. Rapunzel:It's time.I know, I know. Come on, don't let her see you.Gothel:Rapunzel, I'm not getting any younger down here.Rapunzel:Coming, mother.Part 3 10:15-15:33 Rapunzel:Hi, welcome home, mother. Gothel:Oh, Rapunzel. How you manage to do that every single day without fail, it looks absolutely exhausting, darling. Rapunzel:Oh, it's nothing.Gothel:Then I don't know why it takes so long.Oh, darling. I'm just teasing. Rapunzel:All right...so, mother.As you know tomorrow is a very big day. Gothel:Rapunzel look in that mirror.You know what I see?I see a strong, confident,beautiful young lady.Oh look, you're here too.I'm just teasing, stop taking everything so seriously.Rapunzel:Okay, so mother. As I was saying, tomorrow...Gothel:Rapunzel, mother's feeling a little run down.Would you sing for me, dear?-Then we'll talk.Rapunzel:OH! Of course, mother.*Flower gleam and glow, Let your power shine,Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine.**Heal what has been hurt, Change the fate's design.Save what has been lost, Bring back what once was mine.* Gothel:Rapunzel!Rapunzel:So, mother,Earlier I was saying that tomorrow was a pretty big day, and you didn't really respond,So I'm just going to tell you.It's my birthday!TADA! Gothel:No, no, no can't be.I distinctly remember. Your birthday was last year. Rapunzel:That's the funny thing about birthdays.They're kind of an annual thing. Mother, I'm turning eighteen.And I wanted to ask,what I really want for this birthday.Actually what I want for... Gothel:Rapunzel please, stop with the mumbling.You know how I feel about themumbling.Blah, blah, blah,...blah.It's very annoying.I'm just teasing, you're adorable I love you so much, darling.Rapunzel:Oh, I want to see the floating lights.Gothel:What?Rapunzel:Oh,...Well I was hoping you would take me to see the floating lights. Gothel:Oh, you mean the stars. Rapunzel:That's the thing I've charted stars and they're always constant.But these, they appear every year on my birthday, Mother.Only on my birthday.And I can't help but feel that they're,They're meant for me.I need see them, Mother.And not just from my windows.in person.I have to know what they are.Gothel:You want to go outside?Oh, why Rapunzel.Look at you, as fragile as a flower.*Still a little sapling, just a sprout.* sapling(年轻人、幼苗) sprout（发芽）*You know why we stay up in this tower*I know, but... *That’s right, to keep you safe,and sound, dear.**Guess I always knew this day was coming.**Know that soon you'd want to leave the nest.**Soon, but not yet. Shhh..*But*Trust me pet, Mother, knows best.**Mother knows best,* *listen to your mother.**It's a scary world out there.* *Mother knows best.* *One way or another, something will go wrong, I swear.* *Ruffians（流氓）, thugs（暴徒）, poison Ivy（毒草）,quicksand（流沙）.* *Cannibals（食人族）, and snakes,the plague（瘟疫）...yes.**Also large bugs, men with pointy teeth（指吸血鬼）.**And stop, no more,you'll just upset me.**Mother's right here,mother will protect you.**Darling here's what I suggest.**Skip the drama,stay with Mama.**Mother, knows best.**Mother knows best.Take it from your mumsey.**On your own, you won't survive.**Sloppy（简陋的）underdressed, immature（幼稚）, clumsy（笨拙）,* *Please, they'll eat you up,alive.**Gullible（易受骗的）, naive（天真的）,positively grubby（矮小）.**Ditzy（晕乎乎）and a bit,well, hmm vague（模糊的）.**Plus I believe, getting kinda chubby （圆胖的）.**I'm just saying,'Cause I wuv you.**Mother understands,Mothers here tohelp you.**All I have is one request.* Gothel:Rapunzel?Rapunzel:Yes?Gothel:Don't ever ask to leave this tower, again.Rapunzel:Yes, Mother.Gothel:Ahh, I love you very much, dear. Rapunzel:I love you more.Gothel:I love you most.Don't forget it.*You'll regret it.* *Motherrrrrrr.* *Knows best.* Ta, ta, I'll see you in a bit, my flower.Rapunzel:I'll be here.Part 4 15:33-24:44Ryder:No, no no. This is bad, this is very, very bad, This is really bad.They just can't get my nose right.Boys:Who cares.Ryder:Well it's easy for you to say.You guys look amazing.All right, okay. Give me a boost,and I'll pull you up.Boys:Give us the satchel first.Ryder:Wha..? I just...I can't believe, that after all we've been through together,you don't trust me.Ouch.Boys:Now help us up, pretty boy. Ryder:Sorry, my hands are full.What? Boys:RYDER!Sir:Retrieve that satchel with any force. Sodiler:Yes, sir! Sir:We got him now, Maximus. Ryder:Come flea-bag, forward.No.No, stop it.Stop it.Give it to me...Alone at last. Rapunzel:Okay, okay, I got a person in my closet.I've got a person in my closet.I've got a person in my closet!To weak to handle myself out there, huh Mother?Well, Tell that to my frying pan. Gothel:Hmmm.Rapunzel!Let down your hair.Rapunzel:One moment, Mother. Gothel:I have a big surprise. Rapunzel:Uh, I do too.Gothel:Oh, I bet my surprise is bigger. Rapunzel:I seriously doubt it.Gothel:I brought back parsnips. I'm going to make hazel nut soup for dinner, your favorite.Surprise!Rapunzel:Well mother, there's something I want to tell you.Gothel:Oh Rapunzel, you know I hate leaving you after a fight.Especially when I've done absolutely nothing wrong. Rapunzel:Okay, I've been thinking a lot about what you said, earlier.Gothel:I hope you're not still talking about the stars.Rapunzel:Floating lights, and yes I'm leading up to that.Gothel:Because I really thought we dropped the issue, sweetheart. Rapunzel:No Mother, I'm just saying,youthink I'm not strong enough to handle myself out there.Gothel:Oh darling, I know you're not strong enough to handle yourself out there. Rapunzel:But if you just...Gothel:Rapunzel, we're done talking about this.Rapunzel:Trust me,...Gothel:Rapunzel...Rapunzel:I know what I'mGothel:Rapunzel.Rapunzel:Oh, come on.Gothel:Enough with the lights, Rapunzel.You are not leaving this tower,EVER!Oh, great. Now I'm the bad guy.Rapunzel:All I was gonna say, mother is that...I know what I want for my birthday, now.Gothel:And what is that?Rapunzel:New paint. That paint made from the white shells you once brought me.Gothel:Well that is a very long trip,Rapunzel.Almost three day's time. Rapunzel:I just thought it was a better idea than, uh, stars.Gothel:You sure you'll be all right on your own?Rapunzel:I know I'm safe, as long as I'm here.Gothel:I'll be back in three days time.I love you very much, dear.I love you more.Gothel:I love you most.Part 5 24:44-30:07Ryder:Okay.Hmm.AHHH!Is this...hair? Rapunzel:Struggling...struggling is pointless.Ryder:Huh?Rapunzel:I know why you're here.And I'm not afraid of you.Ryder:What?Rapunzel:Who are you, and how did you find me?Ryder:Ah hah.Rapunzel:Who are you, and how did you find me?Ryder:I know not who you are.Nor how I came to find you.But may I just say.Hi!How you doing?The name's Flynn Ryder.How's your day going, huh? Rapunzel:Who else knows my location,Flynn Ryder?Ryder:All right, Blondie.Rapunzel:Rapunzel.Ryder:Gesundheit, here's the deal.I was in a situation,Gallivanting through the forest.I came across your tower and...Ho, oh no, where is my satchel? Rapunzel:I've hidden it, somewhere you'll never find it.Ryder:It's in that pot, isn't it.Huh?Ahh, will you stop that.Rapunzel:Now it's hidden where you'll never find it.So, what do you want,with my hair?To cut it?Ryder:What?Rapunzel:Sell it?Ryder:No!Listen, the only thing I want to do with your hair,is to get out of it.Literally.Rapunzel:Wait, you don't want my hair? Ryder:Why on earth would I want your hair?Look, I was being chased, I saw a tower, I climbed it, end of story. Rapunzel:You're, telling the truth? Ryder:Yes.Rapunzel:Hmmm.I know, I need someone to take me.I think he's telling the truth, too.Doesn't have fangs毒,but what choice do I have?Uh, okay Flynn Ryder,I'm prepared to offer you a deal.Ryder:Deal?Rapunzel:Look this way. Do you know what these are?Ryder:You mean the lantern thing they do for the princess?Rapunzel:Lanterns...I knew they weren't stars.Well, tomorrow evening they will light the night sky, with these lanterns.You will act as my guide,Take me to these lanterns,and return me home safely.Then, and only then, will I return your satchel to you.That is my deal.Ryder:Yeah, no can do.Unfortunately, the kingdom and I aren't exactly, simpatico（和谐的、讨人喜欢的）,at the moment. So I won't be taking you anywhere. Rapunzel:Something brought you here,Flynn Ryder.-Call it what you will, fate, destiny.Ryder:A horse.Rapunzel:So I have made the decision to trust you.Ryder:A horrible decision, really. Rapunzel:But trust me, when I tell you this.You can tear this tower apart,brick by brick.But without my help, you will never find your precious satchel.Ryder:Let me just get this straight.I take you to see the lanterns.Bring you back home,and you'll give me back my satchel? Rapunzel:I promise.And when I promise something, I never ever break that promise.EVER!Ryder:All right, listen, I didn't want to have to want to do this,but you leave me no choice.Here comes the 'smolder'.This is kind of an off day for me.This doesn't normally happen.Fine, I'll take you to see the lanterns.Rapunzel:Really!-Ooops.-You broke my 'smolder'.Part 6 30:07- 34:50Ryder:You coming, Blondie?*Look at the world so close, and I'mhalf way to it**Look at it all, so big do I even dare?**Look at me, here at last I just have to do it.*Should I? No.Here I go.*Just smell the grass, the dirt.Just like I dreamed they'd be.**Just feel that summer breeze.**The way it's calling me.**For like the first time ever,I'm completely free.**I could go running, and racing,and dancing... *and chasing, and leaping and bounding.**Hair flying, heart pounding and splashing（溅落）and reeling（矫直）* *And finally feeling,* *That's when my life begins.*Rapunzel:I can't believe I did this.I can't believe I did this.I can't believe I did this.Mother would be so furious（狂怒的）.That's okay, what she doesn’t know won't kill her, right?Oh my gosh, this would kill her.This is so fun!I am a horrible daughter,I'm going back. I am never going baaaccckkk! I am a despicable（卑鄙的）human being.W AHHOOOOO!Best day, ever! Ryder:You know, I can't help but notice,you seem a little at war with yourself, here.Rapunzel:What?Ryder:Now, I'm only picking up bits and pieces,of course, over protective mother,forbidden road trip.I mean, this is serious stuff. But let me ease your conscious.T his is part of growing up.A little rebellion, a little adventure.That's good, healthy even.Rapunzel:You think?Ryder:I know. You're way over thinking this, trust me.Does your mother deserve it?No.Will this break her heart and crush her soul?Of course.But you just got to do it.Rapunzel:Break her heart? In half.Crush her soul? Like a grape. She would be heart broken,you're right. Ryder:I am, oh my, oh bother.All right, I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I'm letting you out of the deal.Rapunzel:What?Ryder:That's right.But don't thank me. Let's just turn around,and get you home, here's your pan and your frog.I get back my satchel.You get back a mother daughter relationship based on mutual （彼此的）trust and viola!We part ways as unlikely friends.Rapunzel:No, I am seeing those lanterns. Ryder:Oh, come on!What is it going to take to get my satchel back?Rapunzel:I will use this.Is it, ruffians（恶棍）, thugs（暴徒）?Have they come for me?Ryder:Stay calm, it can probably smell fear.Rapunzel:Oh, sorry.Guess I'm just a little bit, jumpy神经质的.Ryder:Probably be best if we avoid ruffians and thugs, though.Rapunzel:Yeah, that probably be best. Ryder:Are you hungry?I know a great place for lunch.Rapunzel:Where?Ryder:Oh, don't you worry. You'll know it when you smell it.Part 7 34:50- 41:15Gothel:Oh, a Palace horse.Where's your rider?Rapunzel.Rapunzel, let down your hair.Rapunzel?Rapunze!Ryder:I know it's around here, somewhere.Ah, there it is.The Snugly(舒适的) duckling. Don't worry, very quaint （少见的、古色古香的）place,perfect for you.Don't want you scaring, and giving up on this whole endeavor（努力）now do we?Rapunzel:Well, I do like duckling.-YAY! Ryder:Garcon（侍者）, your finest table, please.You smell that?Take a deep breath through the nose.Really let that seep in.What are you getting?Because to me, it's part man smell.and the other part is really bad man smell.I don't know why, but overall,it just smells like the color brown.Your thoughts?Man:That's a lot of hair.Ryder:She's growing it out, is that blood on your moustache ? Goldie, look at this, look at all the blood on his moustache.Look sir, that's a lot of blood.Hey, you don't look so good, Blondie.Maybe we should get you home.Call it a day.Probably be better off. This is a five star joint after all.And if you can't handle this place, well maybe you should be back in your tower. Man:Is this you?Ryder:No, no this is being mean. Man:Oh, it's him all right.Gretel, go find some guards.That reward's going to buy me a new hook.I can use the money.What about me?I'm broke.Rapunzel:Boys, stop!We can work this out.Rapunzel:Hey, leave him alone. Ryder:Gentlemen, please.Rapunzel:Give me back my guide, ruffians.Ryder:Not the nose, not the nose,not the nose!Rapunzel:Put him down!Okay, I don't know where I am,and I need him to take me to see the lanterns,because I've beendreaming about them my entire life.Find your humanity（仁慈）.Haven’t any of you ever had a dream?Man:I, had a dream.Once.I'm malicious（恶毒的）mean and scary .My sneer（冷笑的表情）could curdle（凝结）dairy（乳制品）.And violence-wise（火爆脾气）my hands are not the cleanest.But despite my evil look,and my temper and my hook. I've always yearned（渴望）to be a concert pianist.Can't cha see me on the stage performing Mozart. Tickling（愉快、逗乐）the ivories（象牙制品）, 'til they gleam.Yep, I'd rather be called deadly.For my killer show-tune medley（混合）.Thank you.'Cause way down deep inside I've got a dream.He's got a dream,he's got a dream.See, I ain't as cruel（残忍的）and vicious（恶意的）as I seem.Though I feel like breaking femurs.You can count me with the dreamers.Like everybody else,I've gotta dream.I've got scars and lumps（肿块）and bruises（擦伤）.Plus something here that oozes（汗水慢慢冒出）.Let's not even mention my complexion（肤色）.But despite my extra toes.And my goiter（甲状腺肿）and my nose.I really want to make a love connection.Can't you see me with a special little lady.Rowing in a row boat, down the stream.Though I'm one disgusting（令人厌恶的）blighter.I'm a lover, not a fighter.'Cause way down deep inside, I gotta dream.I gotta dream,I gotta dream.And I know one day will never reign（统治）supreme（最高的）.Though my face leaves people screaming.There's a child behind it dreaming.Like everybody else,I've gotta dream.Tor would like to quit and be a florist（花农）.Gunther does interior design （室内设计）. If is into mime,Attila cupcakes are sublime.Bruiser knits, Killer sews.Fang does little puppet（木偶）shows.And Vladimir collects ceramic（陶瓷的）unicorns（独角兽）.Part 8 41:15- 46:00Man:What about you?Ryder:I'm sorry, me?Man:What's your dream?Ryder:No, no, no. Sorry boys,I don't sing. *I have dreams like you,no really.Just much less, touchy-feely. They mainly happen somewhere warm and sunny.On an island that I own,tanned （古铜色）and rested and alone.Surrounded by enormous piles of money.*Rapunzel:*I've got a dream...I've got a dream.She’s got a dream.I just want to see the floating lanterns gleam.And with every passing hour.I'm so glad I left my tower.Like all you lovely folks,I've got a dream.* Man:*She's gotta dream, He's gotta dream.They've gotta dream, we've gotta dream.So our differences ain't really that extreme. We're one big team.Call us brutal （野蛮的）, say sadistic（虐待狂）and grotesquely（怪诞地）optimistic（乐观）.'Cause way down deep inside,we've gotta dream.We gotta dream,I gotta dream.Yes way down deep inside I've got a...Dreeeeeeaaaaamm.*Man:I found the guards.Sir:Where's Ryder,where is he?I know he's in here somewhere.Find him, turn the place upside down if you have to!Man:Go, live your dream.I will.Your dream stinks,I was talking to her. Rapunzel:Thanks for everything.Man:I believe this is the man you're looking for.You got me.Soldier:Sir, there's no sign of Ryder. Sir:Maximus.Soldier:What's he doing?Sir:A passage, come on men,let's go. Corman, make sure those boys don't get away.Boys:Play it safe.We'll go get the crown. Man:I gotta dream,I got some dream.I..., ohhh, somebody get me a glass.Because I just found me a tall drink of water. Gothel:Oh stop it, you big lug.Where does that tunnel lead out? Man:Knife!Ryder:Well, that got us safe.Didn't know you had that in you back there. That was pretty, impressive.Rapunzel:I Know,I know...Sooo, Flynn.Where are you from?Ryder:Whoa, whoa, sorry Blondie,I don't do back story.However I am becoming very interested in yours.Now I...I know I'm not suppose to mention the hair. Rapunzel:Nope.Ryder:Or, the Mother.Rapunzel:Uh, uh.Ryder:Frankly（坦白地）I'm to scared to ask about the frog.Rapunzel:Chameleon.Ryder:Nuance.Here's my question though, if you want to see the lanterns so badly,why haven't you gone before? Rapunzel:Uhh, hey, well...Uh, Flynn...Flynn!Run,run!Who's that? Ryder:They don't like me.Rapunzel:Who's that?Ryder:They don't like me either. Rapunzel:Who's that?Ryder:Lets just assume（假定）for the moment.that everyone here doesn't like me.Part 9 46:00- 56:10Sir:I've waited a long time for this. Ryder:Oh mama, I have got to get me one of these.HAH!You should know that this isthe strangest thing I've ever done.How about two out of three? Rapunzel:Flynn!Flynn, look out. Ryder:Whoa, WHOAAA!Hold on.You should see your faces.Because you look...Ridiculous. Come on, Blondie.Jump.It's no use,I can't see anything.Hey, there's no point.It's pitch black down there. Rapunzel:This is all my fault.She was right, I never should have done this.I'm so...I'm so sorry, Flynn.Ryder:Eugene.Rapunzel:What?Ryder:My real name is,Eugene Fitzherbert.So you might as well know. Rapunzel:I have magic hair that glows when I sing.Ryder:What?Rapunzel:I have magic hair,that glows when I sing. *Flower gleam and glow.Let your power shine.* We made it.Ryder:Her hair glows.Rapunzel:We're alive.I'm alive! Ryder:I didn't see that coming.You're hair actually glows.Rapunzel:Eugene...Ryder:Why does her hair glow? Rapunzel:Eugene!Ryder:What?Rapunzel:It doesn't just glow.Ryder:Why is he smiling at me? Boys:I'll kill him.I'll kill that, Ryder.We'll cut him off at the kingdom.And get back the crown, come on.Gothel:Boys.Perhaps you want to stop acting like wild dogs chasing their tails,and think for a moment.Oh, please there's no need for that.Well if that's all you desire,then be on your way.I was going to offer you something worth one thousand crowns,would have made you rich beyond belief.And that wasn't even the best part.Oh well, C'est la vie.Enjoy your crown.Boys:What's the best part?Gothel:It comes with revenge on Flynn Ryder.Ryder:So you're being strangely cryptic （秘密的）as you wrap your magic hair around my injured hand.Rapunzel:Sorry.Just don't, don't freak out. “Flower gleam and glowLet your power shineMake the clock reverseBring back what once was mineHeal what has been hurtChange the fates designSave what has been lostBring back what once was mineWhat once was mine.”Please don't freak out.Ryder:I'm not freaking out,are youfreaking out?No, I'm just very interested in your hair.and the magical qualities that it possesses（拥有）.How long has it been doing that, exactly?Rapunzel:Forever, I guess.Mother said when I was a baby people tried to cut it.They wanted to take it for themselves.But, once it's cut.It turns brown, and looses its power.A gift like that, it has to be protected.That's why Mother never let me...That's why...I never left the...Ryder:You never left that tower.And you're still gonna go back?Rapunzel:No...yes.It's complicated.So, Eugene Fitzherbert, huh?Ryder:Ah yeah, well. I'll spare you the sob story of poor orphan Eugene Fitzherbert, it's a little bit of a...It's a little bit of a downer.There was this book.A book I used to read every night to all the younger kids.The tales of Flynnigan Ryder.Swashbuckling（恃强凌弱的、虚张声势的）rogue（流氓、无赖）,richest man alive.Not bad with the ladies either. Nothing to ever brag about吹嘘, of course.Rapunzel:Was he a thief too?Ryder:Ahh, well no.Actually, he had enough money to do anything that he wanted to do.He could go anywhere that he wanted to go.And...and, for a kid,with nothing.I don't know, I...It just seemed like a better option.You can't tell anyone,about this, okay?It could ruin my whole reputation.Rapunzel:Ahh, we wouldn't want that. Ryder:Oh, the thing about a reputation,it's all that a man has.Um, well I should uh...I, I should get some more firewood. Rapunzel:Hey.For the record, I like Eugene Fitzherbert much better than, Flynn Ryder.Ryder:Well, then you'd be the first.But, thank you.Part 10 56:00- 01:04Gothel:Well, I thought he'd never leave. Rapunzel:Mother?Gothel:Hello, dear.Rapunzel:But I...I..., don't we...How did you find me?Gothel:Oh, it was easy really.I just listened for the sound of complete and utter betrayal(彻底背叛),and followed that.Rapunzel:Mother...Gothel:We're going home, Rapunzel.Now. Rapunzel:You...You don't understand.I've been on this incredible journey.And I've seen and learned so much.I even met someone.Gothel:Yes, the wanted thief.I'm so e on, Rapunzel.Rapunzel:Mother, wait.I think I think he likes me.Gothel:Likes you? Please, Rapunzel,that's demented（疯狂的）.Rapunzel:But mother, I...Gothel:This is why you never should have left.Dear this whole romance（浪漫）that you've invented,just proves you're too naive to be here.Why would he like you?Oh come on now, really.Look at you, you think that he's impressed?Don't be a dummy, come with mommy.*Mother...*Rapunzel:NO!Gothel:No?Oh.I see how it is.*Rapunzel, knows best. Rapunzel's so mature, now.Such a clever grown up, miss.Rapunzel knows best.Fine, if you're so sure now.Go ahead then give him, THIS!*Rapunzel: How did you?*This is why he's here.Don't let him deceive（欺骗）you. Give it to him, watch, you'll see.*Rapunzel: I will.*Trust me my dear, that's how fast he'll leave you.I won't say I told you so...no.Rapunzel knows best.So if he's such a dream boat.Go and put him, to the test.*Rapunzel:Mother, wait.*If he's lying, don't come crying.Mother, knows best.*Ryder:So, hey uh, can I ask you something?Is there any chance that I'm going to get super strength(力量) in my hand?Because I'm not going to lie.That would be stupendous（惊人的）.Hey, you all right?Rapunzel:Oh, sorry, yes.Just um, lost in thought,I guess.Ryder:I mean because here's the thing.Superhuman good looks,I've always had 'em.Born with it, but superhuman strength?Can you imagine the possibilities, I'm just...Gothel:Patience boys. All good things to those who wait.Ryder:Hmm, what?Well I hope you're here to apologize.AAAAAAAH!No, no put me down.Stop it. Let...me...go! Rapunzel:Give me, him.Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.Easy boy, easy,calm down.Easy boy.Easy.That's it.Now sit.Sit.Ryder:What?Rapunzel:Now drop the boot.Drop it.Oh, you are such a good boy.Yes you are.You all tired, from chasing the bad man all over the place?Ryder:Excuse me?Rapunzel:Nobody appreciates you, do。

少儿英语童话故事：灰姑娘A rich man's wife became sick, and when she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, "Dear child, remain pious and good, andthen our dear God will always protect you, and I will look down on you from heaven and be near you." With this sheclosed her eyes and died.从前，有一个富人的妻子得了重病，在临终前，她把自己的独生女儿叫到身边说：“乖女儿，妈去了以后会在九泉之下守护你、保佑你的。

”说完她就闭上眼睛死了。

The girl went out to her mother's grave every day and wept, and she remained pious and good. When winter came the snow spread a white cloth over the grave, and when the spring sun had removed it again, the man took himself another wife.她被葬在了花园里，小姑娘是一个虔诚而又善良的女孩，她每天都到她母亲的坟前去哭泣。

冬天来了，大雪为她母亲的坟盖上了白色的毛毯。

春风吹来，太阳又卸去了坟上的银装素裹。

冬去春来，人过境迁，他爸爸又娶了另外一个妻子。

This wife brought two daughters into the house with her. They were beautiful, with fair faces, but evil and dark hearts. Times soon grew very bad for the poor stepchild.新妻子带着她以前生的两个女儿一起来安家了。

the fault in our stars英文（原创版）目录1.概述《The Fault in Our Stars》2.作品主题和情节3.作品的影响和评价4.作者 John Green 及其创作背景5.结论正文1.概述《The Fault in Our Stars》《The Fault in Our Stars》是由美国作家 John Green 所著的一部小说，于 2012 年出版。

这部小说讲述了两个患有癌症的青少年，Hazel Grace Lancaster 和 Augustus Waters，在面对生命终结的过程中，彼此相爱、成长和反思人生的故事。

作品的英文原名中的"The Fault in Our Stars"取自莎士比亚名剧《凯撒大帝》中的台词"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings"，意味着命运并非天注定，而是掌握在自己手中。

2.作品主题和情节《The Fault in Our Stars》以深刻的人文关怀为主题，探讨了生命、爱情、家庭、友谊和死亡等诸多方面的问题。

主人公 Hazel Grace Lancaster 和 Augustus Waters 在支持团体中相识，彼此间的智慧、幽默和理解使得他们迅速坠入爱河。

在 Augustus 的陪伴下，Hazel 开始重新审视自己的人生和价值观。

两人一起度过了美好的时光，但在这段旅程中，他们也不得不面临生命的无常和残酷。

小说的情节紧凑，穿插着幽默与悲伤。

John Green 以其独特的写作风格，成功地刻画了角色之间的深刻情感，让读者在故事中感受到了生命的温暖与真谛。

3.作品的影响和评价《The Fault in Our Stars》自出版以来，受到了广泛的关注和好评。

This is the story of how I died.Don't worry, this is actually a very fun story. And the truth is, it isn't even mine. This is the story of a girl named,Rapunzel.And it starts, with the sun. Now, once upon a time, a singledrop of sunlight fell from the heavens.And from this small drop of sun,grew a magic, golden, flower. It had the ability to heal the sick,and injured. Oh, you see that old woman,over there? You might want to remember her. She's kind of important. Well, centuries pass and a hopskip and a boat ride away there grew a kingdom. The kingdom was ruled by a beloved King and Queen. And the Queen, well she was about to have a baby, but she got sick,really, sick.She was running out of time.And that's when people usually start to look for a miracle.Or in this case, a magic golden flower.Ahhh, I told you she'd be important. You see instead of sharing the suns gift, this woman, Mother Gothel,hoarded（积蓄并储藏）its healing power and used it to keep herself young for hundreds of years. And all she had to do,was sing a special song. *Flower gleam and glow,let your power shine**Make the clock reverse,bring back what once was mine**What once was mine*All right, you get the jist. She sings to it, she turns young, creepy（令人毛骨悚然的）, right? We've found it!The magic of the golden flower,healed the queen. A healthy baby girl,a princess was born. With beautiful golden hair. I'll give you a hint （暗示）. That's Rapunzel. To celebrate her birth, the King and Queen launched a flying lantern into the sky. And for that one moment,everything was perfect. And then that moment ended. *Flower, gleam and glow,let your powers shine**Make the clock re...*HUH! Gothel broke into the castle, stole the child, and just like that...gone. The Kingdom searched and searched,but they could not find the Princess.For deep within the forest In a hidden tower.Gothel raised the child as her own.*...bring what has been lost, bring back what once was mine, what once was mine.*Gothel had found her new magic flower.But this time she was determined to keep it hidden.Why can't I go outside?The outside world is a dangerous place. Filled with horrible, selfish people.-You must stay here, where you're safe.Do you understand, flower?-Yes, Mommy.But the walls of that tower,could not hide everything.Each year on her birthday, the King and Queen released thousands of lanterns into the sky. In hope that one day, their lost Princess, would return.HAH!Hmm, Well I guess Pascal's not hiding out here.GOTCHA!That's twenty two for me.How about twenty three,out of forty five?Okay, well, what do you want to do?Yeah, I don't think so.I like it in here and so do you.Oh, come on Pascal, it's not so bad in there.*Sings "When will my life begin"** 7a.m. the usual morning line-up**Start on the chores I sweep'til the floors all clean.**Polish and wax（打蜡）, do laundry and mop and shine up.**Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15.**So I'll read a book,or maybe two or three.**Ill add a few new paintings to my gallery.**I'll play guitar, and knit, and cook and basically.**Just wonder when will my life, begin.**Then after lunch, it's puzzles（智力测验）,and darts and baking.**Papier-m鈉h? a bit of ballet,and chess.* *Pottery（陶器）, and ventriloquy（腹语术）, candle making.**Then I'll stretch （伸展）, maybe sketch（素描）.Take a climb, sew a dress, and I'll re-read the books.**If I have time to spare, I'll paint the wall some more, I'm sure there's room somewhere.**And then I'll brush, and brush, and brush,and brush my hair.**Stuck in the same place I've always been.**And I'll keep wondering, and wondering,and wondering...**Wondering, when will my lifebegin?**Tomorrow night, the lights will appear.**Just like they do on my birthday,each year.**What is it like, out there where they glow?**Now that I'm older. Mother might just let me go.*Wow!I could get used to a view like this.-Ryder, come on.-Hold on.Yep, I'm used to it.Guys I want a castle.We do this job, you couldbuy your own castle.Oh, hay fever?Yeah.Huh?Wait, wait.Hey, wait!Can't you picture me in a castle of my own?'Cause I certainly can.Oh, the things we've seen and it's only eight in the morning.Gentlemen, this is a very big day.This is it. This is a very big day, Pascal.I'm finally going to do it.-I'm going to ask her.-RAPUNZEL!Let down your hair.It's time.I know, I know. Come on, don't let her see you.Rapunzel, I'm not getting any younger down ing, mother.Hi, welcome home, mother.Oh, Rapunzel. How you manage to do that every single day,without fail, it looks absolutely exhausting, darling.Oh, it's nothing.Then I don't know why it takes so long.Oh, darling. I'm just teasing.All right...so, mother.As you know tomorrow is a very big day.Rapunzel look in that mirror.You know what I see?I see a strong, confident,beautiful young lady.Oh look, you're here too.I'm just teasing, stop taking everything so seriously.Okay, so mother. As I was saying, tomorrow...Rapunzel, mother's feeling a little run down.Would you sing for me, dear?-Then we'll talk.-OH! Of course, mother.<i>*Flower gleam and glow, Let your power shine,Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine.*</i><i>*Heal what has been hurt, Change the fate's design.Save what has been lost, Bring back what once was mine.*</i>-Rapunzel!-So, mother,Earlier I was saying that tomorrow was a pretty big day, and you didn't really respond,So I'm just going to tell you.It's my birthday!TADA!No, no, no can't be.I distinctly remember. Your birthday was last year.That's the funny thing about birthdays.They're kind of an annual thing.Mother, I'm turning eighteen.And I wanted to ask,what I really want for this birthday.Actually what I want for...Rapunzel please, stop with the mumbling.You know how I feel about the mumbling.Blah, blah, blah,...blah.It's very annoying.I'm just teasing, you're adorableI love you so much, darling.Oh, I want to see the floating lights.-What?-Oh,...Well I was hoping you would take me to see the floating lights.Oh, you mean the stars.That's the thingI've charted stars and they're always constant.But these, they appear every year on my birthday, Mother.Only on my birthday.And I can't help but feel that they're,They're meant for me.I need see them, Mother.And not just from my windows.in person.I have to know what they are.You want to go outside?Oh, why Rapunzel.Look at you, as fragile as a flower.*Still a little sapling, just a sprout.* -*You know why we stay up in this tower*I know, but... *That’s right, to keep you safe,and sound, dear.* *Guess I always knew this day was coming.* *Know that soon you'd want to leave the nest.* -*Soon, but not yet. Shhh..*-But*Trust me pet,Mother, knows best.* *Mother knows best,* *listen to your mother.**It's a scary world out there.* *Mother knows best.* *One way or another, something will go wrong, I swear.* *Ruffians, thugs, poison Ivy,quicksand.* *Cannibals, and snakes,the plague...yes.* *Also large bugs, men with pointy teeth.* *And stop, no more,you'll just upset me.* *Mother's right here,mother willprotect you.* *Darling here's what I suggest.* *Skip the drama,stay with Mama.* *Mother, knows best.* *Mother knows best.Take it from your mumsey.* *On your own, you won't survive.* *Sloppy underdressed, immature, clumsy,* *Please, they'll eat you up,alive.* *Gullible, naive,positively grubby.* *Ditzy and a bit,well, hmm vague.* *Plus I believe, getting kinda chubby.* *I'm just saying,'Cause I wuv you.* *Mother understands,Mothers here to help you.* *All I have is one request.* -Rapunzel?-Yes?Don't ever ask to leave this tower, again.Yes, Mother.Ahh, I love you very much, dear.I love you more.I love you most.Don't forget it.<i>*You'll regret it.* *Motherrrrrrr.* *Knows best.*</i>Ta, ta, I'll see youin a bit, my flower.I'll be here.No, no no. This is bad, this is very, very bad, This is really bad.They just can't get my nose right.Who cares.Well it's easy for you to say.You guys look amazing.All right, okay. Give me a boost,and I'll pull you up.Give us the satchel first.Wha..? I just...I can't believe, that after all we've been through together,you don't trust me.Ouch.Now help us up, pretty boy.Sorry, my hands are full.What?RYDER!-Retrieve that satchel with any force.-Yes, sir!We got him now, Maximus.Heeyah!Heeyah! Come flea-bag, forward.No.No, stop it.Stop it.Give it to me.HAH!-AHHHHH!-WHINNEYY!Oh!Alone at last.Huh?Aah!Okay, okay, I got a person in my closet.I've got a person in my closet.I've got a person in my closet!To weak to handle myselfout there, huh Mother?Well, Tell that to my frying pan.Hmmm.Rapunzel!Let down your hair.One moment, Mother.I have a big surprise.Uh, I do too.Oh, I bet my surprise is bigger.I seriously doubt it.I brought back parsnips. I'm going to makehazel nut soup for dinner, your favorite.Surprise!Well mother, there's somethingI want to tell you.Oh Rapunzel, you know I hateleaving you after a fight.Especially when I've done absolutely nothing wrong.Okay, I've been thinking a lot about what you said, earlier.I hope you're not still talking about the stars.Floating lights, and yesI'm leading up to that.Because I really thought we dropped the issue, sweetheart.No Mother, I'm just saying,you think I'm not strong enoughto handle myself out there.Oh darling, I know you're not strong enough to handle yourself out there.-But if you just...-Rapunzel, we're done talking about this.-Trust me,...-Rapunzel.-...I know what I'm-Rapunzel.-Oh, come on.-Enough with the lights, Rapunzel.You are not leaving this tower,EVER!Oh, great. Now I'm the bad guy.All I was gonna say, mother is that...I know what I want for my birthday, now. And what is that?New paint. That paint made from the white shells you once brought me.Well that is a very long trip,Rapunzel.Almost three day's time.I just thought it was abetter idea than, uh, stars.You sure you'll be all right,on your own?I know I'm safe, as longas I'm here.I'll be back in three days time.I love you very much, dear.I love you more.I love you most.Okay.Hmm.AHHH!Is this...hair?Struggling...struggling is pointless.Huh?I know why you're here.And I'm not afraid of you.What?Who are you, and howdid you find me?Ah hah.Who are you, and howdid you find me?I know not who you are.Nor how I came to find you.But may I just say.Hi!How you doing?The name's Flynn Ryder.How's your day going, huh?Who else knows my location,Flynn Ryder?-All right, Blondie.-Rapunzel.Gesundheit, here's the deal.I was in a situation,Gallivanting through the forest.I came across your tower and...Ho, oh no, where is my satchel?I've hidden it, somewhere you'llnever find it.It's in that pot, isn't it.Huh?Ahh, will you stop that.Now it's hidden where you'll never find it.So, what do you want,with my hair?-To cut it?-What?-Sell it?-No!Listen, the only thing I wantto do with your hair,is to get out of it.Literally.Wait, you don't want my hair?Why on earth wouldI want your hair?Look, I was being chased, I saw a tower, I climbed it, end of story.You're, telling the truth?Yes.Hmmm.I know, I need someoneto take me.I think he's telling the truth, too.Doesn't have fangs,but what choice do I have?Uh, okay Flynn Ryder,I'm prepared to offer you a deal.-Deal?-Look this way.Oh...oomph! Do you know what these are?You mean the lantern thing they do for the princess?Lanterns...I knew they weren't stars.Well, tomorrow evening they will light the night sky, with these lanterns.You will act as my guide,Take me to these lanterns,and return me home safely.Then, and only then, will I return your satchel to you.That is my deal.Yeah, no can do.Unfortunately, the kingdom and I aren't exactly, simpatico（和谐的、讨人喜欢的）,at the moment. So I won't be taking you anywhere.Something brought you here,Flynn Ryder.-Call it what you will, fate, destiny.-A horse.So I have made the decision to trust you.A horrible decision, really.But trust me, when I tell you this.You can tear this tower apart,brick by brick.But without my help, you will never find your precious satchel.Let me just get this straight.I take you to see the lanterns.Bring you back home,and you'll give me back my satchel?I promise.And when I promise something, I never ever break that promise.EVER!All right, listen, I didn't want to have to want to do this,but you leave me no choice.Here comes the 'smolder'.This is kind of an off day for me.This doesn't normally happen.Fine, I'll take you to see the lanterns.Really!-Ooops.-You broke my 'smolder'.You coming, Blondie? *Look at the world so close, and I'm half way to it**Look at it all, so big do I even dare?* *Look at me, here at last I just have to do it.* Should I? No.Here I go.*Triumphant music**Just smell the grass, the dirt.Just like I dreamed they'd be.* *Just feel that summer breeze.* *The way it's calling me.* *For like the first time ever,I'm completely free.* *I could go running, and racing,and dancing... *and chasing, and leaping and bounding.* *Hair flying, heart pounding and splashing （溅落）and reeling（矫直）* *And finally feeling,* *That's when my life begins.* I can't believe I did this.I can't believe I did this.I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID THIS! Mother would be so furious（狂怒的）.That's okay, what she doesn’t know won't kill her, right?Oh my gosh, this would kill her.THIS IS SO FUN!I am a horrible daughter,I'm going back. I am never goingbaaaccckkk!I am a despicable（卑鄙的）human being.WAHHOOOOO!Best day, ever!You know, I can't help but notice,you seem a little at war with yourself, here.-What?-Now, I'm only picking up bits and pieces,of course, over protective mother,forbidden road trip.I mean, this is serious stuff.But let me ease your conscious.This is part of growing up.A little rebellion, a little adventure.That's good, healthy even.You think?I know. You're way over thinking this, trust me.Does your mother deserve it?No.Will this break her heart and crush her soul?Of course.But you just got to do it.Break her heart?-In half.-Crush her soul?Like a grape.She would be heart broken,you're right.I am, oh my, oh bother.All right, I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I'm letting you out of the deal.-What?- That's right.But don't thank me. Let's just turn around,and get you home, here's your pan and your frog.I get back my satchel.You get back a mother daughter relationship based on mutual trust and viola!We part ways as unlikely friends.-No, I am seeing those lanterns.-Oh, come on!What is it going to take to get my satchel back?I will use this.Is it, ruffians（恶棍）, thugs（暴徒）?Have they come for me?Stay calm, it can probably smell fear.Oh, sorry.Guess I'm just a little bit, jumpy.Probably be best if we avoid ruffians and thugs, though.Yeah, that probably be best.Are you hungry?I know a great place for lunch.-Where?-Oh, don't you worry.You'll know it when you smell it.Oh, a Palace horse.Where's your rider?Rapunzel.RAPUNZEL!Rapunzel, let down your hair.Rapunzel?Rapunzel!RAPUNZEL!I know it's around here, somewhere.Ah, there it is.The Snuggly duckling.Don't worry, very quaint （少见的、古色古香的）place,perfect for you.Don't want you scaring, and giving up on this whole endeavor（努力）now do we?-Well, I do like duckling.-YAY!Garcon（侍者）, your finest table, please.You smell that?Take a deep breath through the nose.Really let that seep（渗出）in.What are you getting?Because to me, it's part man smell.and the other part is really bad man smell.I don't know why, but overall,it just smells like the color brown.Your thoughts?That's a lot of hair.She's growing it out, is that blood on your moustache?Goldie, look at this, look at all the blood on his moustache.Look sir, that's a lot of blood.Hey, you don't look so good, Blondie.Maybe we should get you home.Call it a day.Probably be better off. This is a five star joint after all.And if you can't handle this place, well maybe you should be back in your tower.Is this you?No, no this is being mean.Oh, it's him all right.Gretel, go find some guards.That reward's going to buy me a new hook.I can use the money.What about me?I'm broke.-Boys, stop!-We can work this out.Hey, leave him alone.-Gentlemen, please.-Give me back my guide, ruffians.HOO, HAH, HOO, HOO!Not the nose, not the nose,not the nose!Put him down!Okay, I don't know where I am,and I need him to take me to see the lanterns,because I've been dreaming about them my entire life.Find your humanity.Haven’t any of you ever had a dream?I, had a dream.Once.I've got a dream I'm malicious（恶毒的）mean and scary（可怕的）.My sneer（冷笑的表情）could curdle（凝结）dairy（牛奶厂、乳品店）.And violence-wise my hands are not the cleanest.But despite my evil look,and my temper and my hook. I've always yearned to be a concert pianist.Can't cha see me on the stage performing Mozart.Tickling（愉快、逗乐）the ivories（象牙制品）, 'til they gleam.Yep, I'd rather be called deadly.For my killer show-tune medley（混合）.Thank you.'Cause way down deep insideI've got a dream.He's got a dream,he's got a dream.See, I ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem.Though I feel like breaking femurs.You can count me with the dreamers.Like everybody else,I've gotta dream.I've got scars （冻结物）and lumps（肿块）and bruises.Plus something here that oozes（脓液慢慢冒出）.Let's not even mention my complexion.But despite my extra toes.And my goiter（甲状腺肿）and my nose.I really want to make a love connection.Can't you see me with a special little lady.Rowing in a row boat, down the stream.Though I'm one disgusting（令人厌恶的）blighter.I'm a lover, not a fighter.'Cause way down deep inside, I gotta dream.I gotta dream,I gotta dream.And I know one day will never reign（当政）supreme（最高的）.Though my face leaves people screaming.There's a child behind it dreaming.Like everybody else,I've gotta dream.Tor would like to quit and be a florist（花农）.Gunther does interior design. lf is into mime,Attila cupcakes are sublime.Bruiser（伤痕）knits（编织）, Killer sews.Fang does little puppet（木偶、玩偶）shows.And Vladimir collects ceramic（陶瓷的）unicorns（独角兽）.What about you?-I'm sorry, me?-What's your dream?No, no, no. Sorry boys,I don't sing.I have dreams like you,no really.Just much less, touchy-feely. They mainly happen somewhere warm and sunny.On an island that I own,tanned and rested and alone.Surrounded by enormous piles of money.-I've got a dream...I've got a dream.-She’s got a dream.I just want to see the floating lanterns gleam.And with every passing hour.I'm so glad I left my tower.Like all you lovely folks,I've got a dream.She's gotta dream, He's gotta dream.They've gotta dream, we've gotta dream.So our differences ain't really that extreme. We're one big team.Call us brutal, say sadistic（虐待狂）and grotesquely（怪诞地）optimistic.'Cause way down deep inside,we've gotta dream.We gotta dream,I gotta dream.Yes way down deep inside I've got a...Dreeeeeeaaaaamm.Yeah!I found the guards.Where's Ryder,where is he?I know he's in here somewhere.Find him, turn the place upside（乱七八糟、颠倒着）down if you have to!Go, live your dream.I will.Your dream stinks,I was talking to her.Thanks for everything.I believe this is the man you're looking for.You got me. Sir, there's no sign of Ryder.Maximus.What's he doing?A passage, come on men,let's go.Corman, make sure those boys don't get away.Play it safe.We'll go get the crown.I gotta dream,I got some dream.I..., ohhh, somebody get me a glass.Because I just found me a tall drink ofwater.Oh stop it, you big lug.Where does that tunnel lead out?Knife!Well, that got us safe.Didn't know you had that in you back there. That was pretty, impressive.I KNOW!I know...Sooo, Flynn.Where are you from?Whoa, whoa, sorry Blondie,I don't do back story.However I am becoming very interested in yours.Now I...I know I'm not suppose to mention the hair.Nope.Or, the Mother.-Uh, uh.-Frankly I'm to scared to ask about the frog.-Chameleon.-Nuance.Here's my question though, if you wantto see the lanterns so badly,why haven't you gone before?Uhh, hey, well...Uh, Flynn...Flynn!Run,RUN!Who's that?They don't like me.-Who's that?-They don't like me either.-Who's that?-Lets just assume for the moment.that everyone here doesn't like me.Here.I've waited a long time for this.Oh mama, I have got to get me one of these.HAH!You should know that this is the strangest thing I've ever done.How 'bout two out of three?Flynn!Flynn, look out.-Whoa, WHOAAA!-Hold on.You should see your faces.Because you look...RidiculousCome on, Blondie.Jump.It's no use,I can't see anything.Hey, there's no point.It's pitch（颠簸）black down there.This is all my fault.She was right, I never should have done this.I'm so...I'm so sorry, Flynn.Eugene.What?My real name is,Eugene Fitzherbert.So you might as well know.I have magic hair that glows when I sing.What?I have magic hair,that glows when I sing. *Flower gleam and glow.Let your power shine.*We made it.Her hair glows.We're alive.I'm alive!I didn't see that coming.You're hair actually glows.-Eugene...-Why does her hair glow?-Eugene!-What?It doesn't just glow.Why is he smiling at me?I'll kill him.I'll kill that, Ryder.We'll cut him off at the kingdom.And get back the crown, come on.Boys.Perhaps you want to stop acting like wild dogs chasing their tails,and think for a moment.Oh, please there's no need for that.Well if that's all you desire,then be on your way.I was going to offer you something worth one thousand crowns,would have made you rich beyond belief.And that wasn't even the best part.Oh well, C'est la vie.Enjoy your crown.What's the best part?It comes with revenge on Flynn Ryder.So you're being strangely cryptic（秘密的）as you wrap（包裹）your magic hair around my injured hand.Sorry.Just don't, don't freak out.*the sing*-Ah...-Please don't freak out.Ahhh. I'm not freaking out,are you freaking out?No, I'm just very interested in your hair.and the magical qualities that it possesses.How long has it been doing that, exactly?Forever, I guess.Mother said when I was a baby people tried to cut it.They wanted to take it for themselves.But, once it's cut.It turns brown, and looses its power.A gift like that, it has to be protected.That's why Mother never let me...That's why...I never left the...You never left that tower.And you're still gonna go back?No...yes.It's complicated.So, Eugene Fitzherbert, huh?Ah yeah, well. I'll spare you the sob story of poor orphan Eugene Fitzherbert, it's a little bit of a...It's a little bit of a downer.There was this book.A book I used to read every night to all the younger kids.The tales of Flynnigan Ryder.Swashbuckling（恃强凌弱的、虚张声势的）rogue（流氓、无赖、离群的野兽）,richest man alive.Not bad with the ladies either. Nothing to ever brag about, of course.Was he a thief too?Ahh, well no.Actually, he had enough money to do anything that he wanted to do.He couldgo anywhere that he wanted to go.And...and, for a kid,with nothing.I don't know, I...It just seemed like a better option.You can't tell anyone,about this, okay?It could ruin my whole reputation.Ahh, we wouldn't want that.Oh, the thing about a reputation,it's all that a man has.Um, well I should uh...I, I should get some more firewood.Hey.For the record, I like Eugene Fitzherbert much better than, Flynn Ryder.Well, then you'd be the first.But, thank you.Well, I thought he'd never leave.Mother?Hello, dear.But I...I..., don't we...How did you find me?Oh, it was easy really.I just listened for the sound of complete and utter（完全、彻底）betrayal,and followed that.-Mother...-We're going home, Rapunzel.-Now.-You...You don't understand.I've been on this incredible journey.And I've seen and learned so much.I even met someone.Yes, the wanted thief.I'm so proud.-Come on, Rapunzel.-Mother, wait.I thinkI think he likes me.Likes you? Please, Rapunzel,that's demented（疯狂的）.-But mother, I...-This is why you never should have left.Dear this whole romance that you've invented,just proves you're to naive to be here.Why would he like you?Oh come on now, really.Look at you, you thinkthat he's impressed?Don't be a dummy, come with mommy.*Mother...*-NO!-No?Oh.I see how it is.*Rapunzel, knows best. Rapunzel's so mature, now.Such a clever grown up, miss.Rapunzel knows best.Fine, if you're so sure now.Go ahead then give him, THIS!*How did you?This is why he's here.Don't let him deceive（欺骗）you. Give it to him, watch, you'll see.*-I will.*Trust me my dear, that's how fast he'll leave you.I won't say I told you so...no.Rapunzel knows best.So if he's such a dream boat.Go and put him, to the test.*-Mother, wait.*If he's lying, don't come crying.Mother, knows best.*So, hey uh, can I ask you something?Is there any chance that I'm going to get super strength in my hand?Because I'm not going to lie.That would be stupendous （惊人的、了不起的、巨大的）.Hey, you all right?Oh, sorry, yes.Just um, lost in thought,I guess.I mean because here's the thing.Superhuman good looks,I've always had 'em.Born with it, but superhuman strength?Can you imagine the possibilities, I'm just...Patience boys. All good things to those who wait.Hmm, what?Well I hope you're here to apologize.AAAAAAAH!No, no put me down.Stop it. Let...me...go!-Give me, him.-OW!Whoa!Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.Easy boy, easy,calm down.Easy boy.Easy.That's it.Now sit.-Sit.-What?Now drop the boot.Drop it.Oh, you are such a good boy.Yes you are.You all tired, from chasing the bad man all over the place?Excuse me?Nobody appreciates you, do they?Do they?Oh come on, he's a bad horse.Oh, he's nothing but a big sweetheart.Isn't that right?Maximus.You've got to be kidding me.Look, today is kinda the biggest day of my life.And the thing is, I need you not to get him arrested. Just for twenty four hours and then, you can chase each other to your hearts content.Okay?And it's also my birthday.Just so you know.OOMPH!!WOWAhh!Sorry.Thank you.It's for the lost Princess.To the boats Hey, Max.What? I brought them.Most of them.Where are we going?Well, best day of your life.I figured you should have a decent seat.You okay?I'm terrified. Why?I've been looking out the window for eighteen years.Dreaming about what it would feel like when those lights rise in the sky.What if it's not everything that I dreamed it would be? It willbe.And what if it is?What will I do then?Well that's the good part,I guess.You get to go find a new dream.*All those days Watching from the windows. All those yearsOutside looking in All that time Never even knowing Just how blind I've been Now I'm here Blinking in the starlight Now I'm here Suddenly I see Standing here It's oh, so clear I'm where I'm meant to be And at last, I see the light And it's like the fog has lifted And at last, I see the light And it's like the sky is new And it's warm and real and bright And the world has somehow shifted All at once Everything looks different Now that I see you I have something for you, too.I should have given it to youbefore, but I was just scared. And the thing is, I'm not scared anymore.You know what I mean? I'm starting to. All those days Chasing down a daydreamAll those years Living in a blur All that time Never truly seeing Things, the way they were Now she's here Shining in the starlight Now she's here Suddenly I know If she's here It's crystal clear I'm where I'm meant to go And at last, I see the light And it's like the fog has lifted And at last, I see the light And it's like the sky is new And it's warm and real and bright And the world has somehow shifted All at once Everything is different Now that I, see you. Now that I...see you. *Is everything okay?Huh? Oh yes. Uh, yes of course. I just...I'm sorry, everything is fine.There's just something I have to take care of. Okay. I'll be right back.It's all right, Pascal.Ahh, there you are.I've been searching everywhere for you guys. Since we got separated.Hey the sideburns（连鬓胡子）are coming in nice, huh?You gotta be excited about that.Anyhow, just wanted to say,I shouldn't have split（使破裂）.The crown is all yours.I'll miss you, but I think its for the... best. Holding out on us again? Hey, Ryder? -What?-We heard you found something.Something much more valuable than a crown. We want her, instead. I was starting to think you ran off with the crown and left me. He did.What?No. He wouldn't.See for yourself.Eugene?Eugene!Fair trade.A crown, for the girl with the magic hair.How much do you think someone will pay to stay young and healthy forever?No, please.NO!NO!AHH!Rapunzel!Mother?Oh, my precious girl.Mother.Are you all right?Are you hurt?-Mother, how did you?-I was so worried about you dear.So I followed you.And I saw them attack you.All right, let's go, let's go before they come to.You were right, mother.You were right about everything.I know darling.I know.Look!The crown.Rapunzel.RAPUNZEL!No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait.Guys, guys.Rapunzel!Let's get this over with, Ryder.Where are we going?Oh...There, it never happened.Now, wash up for dinner.I'm making hazel（榛树）nut soup.I really did try, Rapunzel.I tried to warn you,what was out there.The world is dark, and selfish,and cruel.If it finds even the slightest ray of sunshine.It destroys it.。