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急求一篇英文小短文

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Answer 1

.父亲和他的儿子 THE FATHER AND HIS SONS
Father had a family of sons who were perpetually quarrelling among themselves. When he failed to heal their disputes by his exhortations, he determined to give them a practical illustration of the evils of disunion; and for this purpose he one day told them to bring him a bundle of sticks. When they had done so, he placed the faggot into the hands of each of them in succession, and ordered them to break it in pieces. They each tried with all their strength, and were not able to do it.
He next unclosed the faggot, and took the sticks separately, one by one, and again put them into their hands, on which they broke them easily. He then addressed them in these words： “My sons, if you are of one mind, and unite to assist each other, you will be as this faggot, uninjured by all the attempts of your enemies； but if you are divided among yourselves, you will be broken as easily as these sticks.”
一位父亲有几个孩子，这些孩子时常发生口角。他丝毫没有办法来劝阻他们，只好让他们看看不合群所带来害处的例子。为了达到这个目的，有一天他叫他们替他拿一捆细柴来。当他们把柴带来时，他便先后地将那捆柴放在每一个孩子的手中，吩咐他们弄断这捆柴。他们一个个尽力去试，总是不能成功。
然后他解开那捆柴，一根根地放在他们手里，如此一来，他们便毫不费力地折断了。于是他就告诉他们说：“孩子们！如果你们大家团结一致，互相帮助，你们就像这捆柴一样，不能被你们的敌人折断；但如果你们自行分裂，你们就将和这些散柴一般，不堪一折了。”

2.狮子和老鼠 THE LION AND THE MOUSE
Lion was awakened from sleep by a Mouse running over his face. Rising up in anger, he caught him and was about to kill him, when the Mouse piteously entreated, saying： “If you would only spare my life, I would be sure to repay your kindness.” The Lion laughed and let him go.
It happened shortly after this that the Lion was caught by some hunters, who bound him by strong ropes to the ground. The Mouse, recognizing his roar, came up, and gnawed the rope with his teeth, and setting him free, exclaimed: “You ridiculed the idea of my ever being able to help you, not expecting to receive from me any repayment of your favor； but now you know that it is possible for even a Mouse to confer benefits on a Lion.”
一只老鼠从一只狮子面前跑过去，将它从梦中吵醒。狮子生气地跳起来，捉住老鼠，要弄死它。老鼠哀求说：“只要你肯饶恕我这条小生命，我将来一定会报答你的大恩。”狮子便笑着放了它。
后来狮子被几个猎人捉住，用粗绳捆绑倒在地上。老鼠听出是狮子的吼声，走来用牙齿咬断绳索，释放了他，并大声说：“你当时嘲笑我想帮你的忙，而且也不指望我有什么机会报答。但是你现在知道了，就算是小老鼠，也能向狮子效劳的。”

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Answer 2

Wolf
　　In the past, there is a baby sheep, sheep every day, go to the mountains.
　　One day, he felt very bored, wanted to make fun of you had a fun idea. He is farming toward the foot of the mountain farmers shout: "Wolf! Wolf! Help ah!" The farmer who heard the cry quickly ran up the hill holding a hoe and sickle, they ran shouting: "Do not be afraid, children, we'll help you fight the wolf! "
　　Farmers rushed breathlessly to see the mountains, not even the shadow of the wolf! Sheep baby laughed: "Interesting, you fools!" Farmers angrily away.
　　The next day, sheep baby old tricks, good farmers and rushed to help him fight wolves, they still did not see the shadow of the wolf.
　　Sheep doll smile bending beneath: "Ha ha! You also fooled! Ha ha!"
　　Again and again and talk to the sheep doll lying very angry, never again to believe him any more.
　　A few days later, the wolf really came, suddenly broke into a sheep. Sheep doll very frightened, Pinmingdexiang farmers shout: "Wolf! Wolf! Quick help! The wolf really came!"
　　Farmer who heard his cries, that he was lying, we do not sell it to him, no one to help him, the result of many sheep, baby sheep are killed by wolves.
Elephant animal totem
If the United States is Turtle Island, a continent supported on the back
of a turtle, then India would be Elephant Island, a continent supported
on the back of an elephant. Throughout the centuries, Indian tradition
dictated that all royalty the rulers of the land, be home on the backs of
the children of the great beast that carried the world through space.

The elephant was the totem animal of the god Shiva, the Destroyer,
who seeks to banish illusion and to encourage a clearer perception
of reality Shiva and his goddess-spouse, Radha, produced among their
children the elephant-headed god Ganesha, who, as Lord of Ilosts,
impregnated the virgin Maya to bring Buddha into flesh.

Especially sacred in India was the white elephant, considered far too
priceless to be used for work or warfare, but to be maintained by its owner
in the finest of style. When we speak today of a "white elephant" purchase,
we have realized too late that we have purchased an object at a price that
exceeds its true value.

Sometimes seen as a symbol of great sexual prowess in the Asian countries,
the Chinese portray the elephant as representative of royalty, strength of
purpose, and discretion.

In the widest, most universal, and most obvious depiction of the elephant it
is a symbol of strength. At various times in Medieval Europe, the elephant
also became an emblem of wisdom, moderation, and eternity Then,
accomplishing a complete change of cosmology, there appeared the
elephant-headed demon, Behemoth, a favorite in Dark Side sorcery.

If you have accepted the elephant as your totem animal, it may not be long
before you are asked to assume a role of great responsibility in the workplace
or in your community. If you feel attracted to the elephant as a totem animal, it
is likely that you are involved in social work, public service, or politics. You
may also feel a strong commitment to caring for the ill, the very young,
and the elderly.

Whenever you sense an injustice, you will be there on the side of the underdog.

As your spirit helper, the elephant will be able to draw you back to a greater
appreciation for the ancient mysteries than you have previously experienced.
You will soon discover that your guide is extremely concerned about your
maintaining always a solid balance of body, mind, and spirit. Under the
tutelage of this spirit helper, you will place your time in the Silence as your
top priority. You might find yourself wishing to burn some incense while you
are meditating with this totem animal in order to help create an environment in
which exploration of other higher levels of consciousness will be the rule, rather
than the exception.

ELEPHANT ANIMAL FACTS
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The only extant (living) species in the Order Proboscidae are the elephants. The order, however, includes a number of other now extinct species. The earliest record of a member in this group was a small pig-like creature called Moertherium. It lived in a swamp area in what is now modern day Egypt some 50 million years ago. There were a number of other species like it who in turn evolved into the Woolly Mammoths and Imperial Mammoths.

Recently, there has been much debate over the status of the Forest elephant, which is found in West and Central Africa. Originally classed as a sub-species of the African elephant, new research has indicated that the two may in fact be separate species, and has been give the provisional name Loxodonta cyclotis. The African elephant and Forest elephant are morphologically different and exhibit different social behaviourisms but these differences were previously ascribed to a physical adaptation to different habitats. Genetic research has indicated that the differences at the cellular level between the two sub-species may be significant enough to recognise two distinct species. The debate is yet to be resolved, but as at October 2004 this race of elephant has not been given individual species status.

The scientific name for the species, Loxodonta africana is derived from 'loxos' which means lozenge, and 'donta' meaning tooth. This a reference to the lozenge shaped ridges of the animal's molar teeth.

The Asian elephant can weigh up to 5400 kg (11,900 lb). It currently occupies forested habitats in hilly or mountainous terrain, up to about 3600 m (11,800'). An adult eats approximately 150 kg (330 lb) per day - mainly grasses but also leaves, twigs and bark. It feeds during the morning, evening and night and rests during the middle of the day, requiring shade during the hot season to keep from overheating. Elephants cannot go for long without water (they require 70-90 liters (19-24 gal) of fluid/day) and sometimes must travel long distances each day between their water supplies and feeding areas.

One calf is born every 3-4 years after a pregnancy lasting about 22 months. Although mature male elephants may live alone, females live in family groups consisting of mothers, daughters and sisters, together with immature males. Wild elephants can live to be sixty years old.

The Asian elephant once ranged from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in ancient Mesopotamia in the west, east through Asia south of the Himalaya to Indochina and the Malay Peninsula, including Sri Lanka and Sumatra and possibly Java, and north into China at least as far as the Yangtze River. In the 19th century it was still common over much of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and the eastern parts of its range. By 1978, Asian elephants were found in the same countries as they are at present.

Technological advances, together with other factors associated with colonialism, led in most countries to a drastic crash in elephant numbers during the 19th century. (Olivier 1978) "With the spread of civilization and growth of population, the area under cultivation for the production of food has rapidly extended during recent decades. Consequently the former feeding-grounds of wild elephants have diminished,..." (Gee 1950) After the introduction of firearms to Sri Lanka around 1950, cultivators killed more than 300 elephants in seven years to protect their crops. (Morgan-Davies 1958)

Female Asian elephants are not affected by ivory poaching (due to their lack of tusks), so poaching has not affected the overall population numbers of Asian elephants as drastically as it has in the case of the African elephant. The single most important cause of the decline of the Asian elephant has been the loss of habitat. They have also been affected by persecution due to the crop damage they are perceived to cause.

Answer 3

What are you busy with yourself, Mother?” the girl of less than six years old asked her mother curiously.
“Making dinner for the neighbor’s aunt.”
“Why?”
“Because the other day the aunt lost her dear daughter and is so sad now. We must take good care of her these days.”

“Why need our care?’
“Because from then on the aunt cannot do what they liked to along with her daughter. She is very pitiful. In her distress, making dinners and doing chores are also becoming so difficult. My dear, can you help Mother hit an idea to help the aunt in other ways?”
At her mother’s proposal, the girl thought for a long while. All of a sudden, she went to the neighbor and knocked at the door.
The neighbor with a look of haggardness and tiredness opened the door.
“What can I do for you?” asked the neighbor.
“I heard my mother say you’re very distressed for losing your daughter…” The girl timidly handed the band-aid tightly held in her hand to the neighbor.
The neighbor suddenly choked with sobs, her tears gushing from her eyes. She hugged the girl and said, “Thank you. This band-aid will cure my wound.”

【中文翻译】
“妈妈，您在忙什么呢？”还不到6岁的女孩，好奇的问妈妈。
“给邻居家的阿姨做饭。”
“为什么？”
“前几天阿姨失去了心爱的女儿，现在很伤心。我们这几天要好好照顾她。”
“为什么需要我们照顾呢？”
“阿姨以后不能和她女儿一起做他们喜欢做的事了，很可怜。人在极度悲伤时，做饭和料理家务也会变得很难。女儿，你能不能也帮妈妈想想其他能帮助阿姨做的事呢？”
女孩听到妈妈的提议，认真的思考了很久，突然走到邻居家敲响了门。
一脸憔悴和疲惫的邻居开了门。
“有什么事吗？”邻居问道。
“听妈妈说，您因为失去了女儿，非常痛苦……”女孩羞涩的把攥在手里的创可贴递给了邻居。
“阿姨，把这个贴在胸口吧，那样你的心就不会痛了。”
邻居突然哽咽起来，泪水夺眶而出。她抱住女孩说：“谢谢，这个创可贴会治好我的伤口的。”