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1、The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun It is a cold winter morning and the Wind is blowing strongly. Wind: Blow away! Blow away! Ha, ha, ha! Look at those trees! They are shaking. The Wind blows stronger. Wind: Blow away! Blow away! Look at those houses! They are also shaking
2、. I am the strongest in the world. The Wind blows and blows. The weather becomes colder and colder. Wind: I can shake trees and houses. I can even blow them away. I am the strongest in the world. The Sun comes along. Sun: Hello there, Mr. Wind. It is very cold and windy today, isnt it? Wind: Yes. I
3、did it. Sun: Really? You must be strong. Wind: Yes. I am the strongest in the world. The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun Sun: You may be strong, but I am stronger. Wind: Ha, ha, ha. You must be joking. Sun: No, I am not. I am the strongest. Wind: Well, then show me. What can you do? Can you bl
4、ow away a tree? The Wind blows away a tree. Wind: See! Sun: Wow! Thats great! I cant do that. But I can melt snow. And I can help flowers grow. I can also bring spring. I am the strongest in the world. Wind: Thats nothing. I am the strongest in the world. The Sun and the Wind keep arguing until a St
5、ranger walks by. Wind: I have an idea, Mrs. Sun. Do you see that man? Sun: The one wearing the blue coat? Wind: Yes. Lets make a bet. Sun: What kind of a bet? Wind: Make him take off his coat. The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun If you win, you are the strongest. If I win, I am the strongest.
6、Sun: That sounds interesting. If I win, stop blowing so hard. Wind: I promise. Sun: You go first. Wind: Are you sure? Sun: Of course. Wind: Okay then. I will go first. The Wind blows as hard as he can. But the harder the Wind blew, the more the man wrapped the coat around him. Wind: Whats the matter
7、? Why isnt the coat coming off? Stranger: The wind is strong today. I am cold. Brrr. Wind: Ill try harder. Stranger: Achoo! It is getting colder. I better hold on to my coat. Wind: Blow away coat! Blow away! Sun: Its no use. Wind: Ill try one last time. Sun: This is your last chance. Wind: Okay. I w
8、ill blow harder. The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun The Wind blows as hard as he can, but the Strangers coat doesnt blow away. Sun: You are very strong, Mr. Wind. But sometimes strength is no use. Its my turn now. Ill try. Wind: Go ahead. It wont be easy. The Wind is a little worried. Wind: (
9、murmur) What if she wins? No, that cant be. The Sun shines gently on the Stranger. Stranger: What happened to the wind? The sun is out now. It is getting warm. Gee, what a strange day! The Stranger looks up at the Sun and fans himself. Stranger: Its getting warmer. I cant stand it! The Stranger star
10、ts loosening his coat button. Wind: I dont understand. You didnt do anything. Sun: Strength is not everything. Just watch. The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun The Stranger loosens all of his coat buttons. The Sun keeps shinning on him. Stranger: I am still hot. Its like spring. I must take off
11、 my coat. Wind: He is taking off his coat! I dont believe it. You didnt do anything. Sun: Yes, I did. I gave him sunshine. I made him warm. I said strength is not everything. Wind: You were right. Strength is not everything. You win. You are the strongest in the world. Sun: Thank you. I cant blow away trees. But I can make people warm and happy. So they all love me. Wind: From now on, I will blow gently. Sun: And I will shine gently. Spring will come soon. The Sun shone and the Wind blew gently. Spring was around the corner. MORAL Strength isnt everything.
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