I’ll Wait for You

I’ll Wait for You

Every morning, Lucas and his little sister, Amy, walked to school together. Amy was small and often walked slowly. One rainy morning, Lucas was afraid of being late, so he ran ahead. Then he looked back and saw Amy struggling with her umbrella. Lucas stopped and ran back to her. “Come on,” he said. “We’ll be late together.”

I’ll Wait for You
我会等你的

Every morning, Lucas and his little sister, Amy, walked to school together.
每天早上,卢卡斯都会和妹妹艾米一起走路去上学。
Amy was small and often walked slowly.
艾米年纪还小,走路常常比较慢。
One rainy morning, Lucas was afraid of being late, so he ran ahead.
一个下雨的早晨,卢卡斯担心迟到,便一个人先跑到了前面。
Then he looked back and saw Amy struggling with her umbrella.
这时,他回头一看,发现艾米正费力地撑着雨伞往前走。
Lucas stopped and ran back to her.
卢卡斯停下脚步,转身跑回了妹妹身边。
“Come on,” he said. “We’ll be late together.”
“走吧,”他说,“要迟到,我们就一起迟到。”

I’ll Wait for You
/aɪl weɪt fər yu/
Every morning, Lucas and his little sister, Amy, walked to school together.
/ˈɛvri ˈmɔrnɪŋ | ˈlukəs ən hɪz ˈlɪt̬əl ˈsɪstər | ˈeɪmi | wɔkt tə skul təˈɡɛðər/
Amy was small and often walked slowly.
/ˈeɪmi wəz smɔl ən ˈɔfən wɔkt ˈsloʊli/
One rainy morning, Lucas was afraid of being late, so he ran ahead.
/wʌn ˈreɪni ˈmɔrnɪŋ | ˈlukəs wəz əˈfreɪd əv ˈbiɪŋ leɪt | soʊ hi ræn əˈhɛd/
Then he looked back and saw Amy struggling with her umbrella.
/ðɛn hi lʊkt bæk ən sɔ ˈeɪmi ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ wɪð hər ʌmˈbrɛlə/
Lucas stopped and ran back to her.
/ˈlukəs stɑpt ən ræn bæk tə hər/
“Come on,” he said. “We’ll be late together.”
/kʌm ɑn | hi sɛd | wil bi leɪt təˈɡɛðər/


The Empty Seat

The Empty Seat

Every morning, Daniel sat beside his best friend, Ryan, on the school bus. One day, Ryan told him that his family was moving far away. On Ryan’s last day, they promised to stay friends. Before he left, Ryan secretly tucked a small note into Daniel’s backpack.

The next morning, Daniel looked at the empty seat beside him, and his eyes filled with tears. Then he remembered the note. He opened it and read: “Best friends, no matter how far.”

The Empty Seat
空座位

Every morning, Daniel sat beside his best friend, Ryan, on the school bus.
每天早上,丹尼尔都会在校车上坐在他最好的朋友瑞安旁边。
One day, Ryan told him that his family was moving far away.
一天,瑞安告诉他,他们一家要搬到很远的地方去了。
On Ryan’s last day, they promised to stay friends.
瑞安离开的那天,他们约定以后也要一直做朋友。
Before he left, Ryan secretly tucked a small note into Daniel’s backpack.
临走前,瑞安悄悄地把一张小纸条塞进了丹尼尔的书包里。
The next morning, Daniel looked at the empty seat beside him, and his eyes filled with tears.
第二天早上,丹尼尔看着身旁空着的座位,眼里渐渐泛起了泪光。
Then he remembered the note.
这时,他想起了那张纸条。
He opened it and read: “Best friends, no matter how far.”
他打开纸条,只见上面写着:“无论相隔多远,我们永远都是最好的朋友。”

The Empty Seat
/ði ˈɛmpti sit/
Every morning, Daniel sat beside his best friend, Ryan, on the school bus.
/ˈɛvri ˈmɔrnɪŋ | ˈdænyəl sæt bɪˈsaɪd hɪz bɛst frɛnd, ˈraɪən | ɑn ðə skul bʌs/
One day, Ryan told him that his family was moving far away.
/wʌn deɪ | ˈraɪən toʊld hɪm ðət hɪz ˈfæməli wəz ˈmuvɪŋ fɑr əˈweɪ/
On Ryan’s last day, they promised to stay friends.
/ɑn ˈraɪənz læst deɪ | ðeɪ ˈprɑməst tə steɪ frɛndz/
Before he left, Ryan secretly tucked a small note into Daniel’s backpack.
/bɪˈfɔr hi lɛft | ˈraɪən ˈsikrətli tʌkt ə smɔl noʊt ˈɪntu ˈdænyəlz ˈbækˌpæk/
The next morning, Daniel looked at the empty seat beside him, and his eyes filled with tears.
/ðə nɛkst ˈmɔrnɪŋ | ˈdænyəl lʊkt ət ði ˈɛmpti sit bɪˈsaɪd hɪm | ən hɪz aɪz fɪld wɪð tɪrz/
Then he remembered the note.
/ðɛn hi rɪˈmɛmbərd ðə noʊt/
He opened it and read: “Best friends, no matter how far.”
/hi ˈoʊpənd ɪt ən rɛd | bɛst frɛndz | noʊ ˈmæt̬ər haʊ fɑr/


The Missing Homework

The Missing Homework

Jake could not find his homework anywhere. He checked his backpack, his desk, and even under his bed. “My dog must have eaten it!” he told his mom. Just then, his dog walked in with a piece of paper in his mouth. Jake gasped. It was his homework! His mom laughed. “Well, this time you’re actually telling the truth!”

The Missing Homework
丢失的作业

Jake could not find his homework anywhere.
杰克到处都找不到他的作业。
He checked his backpack, his desk, and even under his bed.
他找了书包、书桌,甚至连床底下都找过了。
“My dog must have eaten it!” he told his mom.
“肯定是我的狗把作业吃掉了!”他对妈妈说。
Just then, his dog walked in with a piece of paper in his mouth.
就在这时,他的狗嘴里叼着一张纸走了进来。
Jake gasped.
杰克惊讶得倒吸了一口气。
It was his homework!
那竟然是他的作业!
His mom laughed. “Well, this time you’re actually telling the truth!”
妈妈笑了起来:“好吧,这次你还真没说谎!”

The Missing Homework
/ðə ˈmɪsɪŋ ˈhoʊmˌwərk/
Jake could not find his homework anywhere.
/dʒeɪk kʊd nɑt faɪnd hɪz ˈhoʊmˌwərk ˈɛniˌwɛr/
He checked his backpack, his desk, and even under his bed.
/hi tʃɛkt hɪz ˈbækˌpæk | hɪz dɛsk | ən ˈivən ˈʌndər hɪz bɛd/
“My dog must have eaten it!” he told his mom.
/maɪ dɔɡ mʌst həv ˈitən ɪt | hi toʊld hɪz mɑm/
Just then, his dog walked in with a piece of paper in his mouth.
/dʒʌst ðɛn | hɪz dɔɡ wɔkt ɪn wɪð ə pis əv ˈpeɪpər ɪn hɪz maʊθ/
Jake gasped.
/dʒeɪk ɡæspt/
It was his homework!
/ɪt wəz hɪz ˈhoʊmˌwərk/
His mom laughed. “Well, this time you’re actually telling the truth!”
/hɪz mɑm læft | wɛl | ðɪs taɪm yər ˈæktʃuəli ˈtɛlɪŋ ðə truθ/


The Library Mystery

The Library Mystery

Emma was reading in the school library when a small piece of paper fell from her book. It said, “Look under the blue chair.” She followed the clue and found another note. After three more clues, Emma reached the last shelf. There, her teacher was waiting with a new book that had her name on it.
“Happy birthday, Emma!” her teacher said.
What a wonderful surprise!

The Library Mystery
图书馆里的谜题

Emma was reading in the school library when a small piece of paper fell from her book.
艾玛正在学校图书馆里看书,这时一张小纸条从书里掉了出来。
It said, “Look under the blue chair.”
纸条上写着:“看看蓝色椅子下面。”
She followed the clue and found another note.
她按照这条线索找过去,又发现了一张纸条。
After three more clues, Emma reached the last shelf.
又找到了三条线索后,艾玛来到了最后一排书架前。
There, her teacher was waiting with a new book that had her name on it.
在那里,老师正拿着一本新书等着她,书上还写着她的名字。
“Happy birthday, Emma!” her teacher said.
“生日快乐,艾玛!”老师说道。
What a wonderful surprise!
真是一个大大的惊喜!

The Library Mystery
/ðə ˈlaɪˌbrɛri ˈmɪstəri/
Emma was reading in the school library when a small piece of paper fell from her book.
/ˈɛmə wəz ˈridɪŋ ɪn ðə skul ˈlaɪˌbrɛri wɛn ə smɔl pis əv ˈpeɪpər fɛl frəm hər bʊk/
It said, “Look under the blue chair.”
/ɪt sɛd, lʊk ˈʌndər ðə blu tʃɛr/
She followed the clue and found another note.
/ʃi ˈfɑloʊd ðə klu ən faʊnd əˈnʌðər noʊt/
After three more clues, Emma reached the last shelf.
/ˈæftər θri mɔr kluz, ˈɛmə ritʃt ðə læst ʃɛlf/
There, her teacher was waiting with a new book that had her name on it.
/ðɛr, hər ˈtitʃər wəz ˈweɪt̬ɪŋ wɪð ə nu bʊk ðət hæd hər neɪm ɑn ɪt/
“Happy birthday, Emma!” her teacher said.
/ˈhæpi ˈbərθdeɪ, ˈɛmə! hər ˈtitʃər sɛd/
What a wonderful surprise!
/wʌt ə ˈwʌndərfəl sərˈpraɪz/


The Midnight Noise

The Midnight Noise

One night, Oliver heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen. He grabbed his flashlight and quietly walked downstairs. Something moved near the table. Oliver’s heart beat faster. He turned on the light and found his puppy with its head inside a cereal box! Oliver laughed and carried the little troublemaker back to bed. The mystery was finally solved.

The Midnight Noise
午夜的怪声

One night, Oliver heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen.
一天夜里,奥利弗听到厨房里传来一阵奇怪的声音。
He grabbed his flashlight and quietly walked downstairs.
他抓起手电筒,悄悄地走下楼。
Something moved near the table.
桌子附近有什么东西动了一下。
Oliver’s heart beat faster.
奥利弗的心跳开始加快。
He turned on the light and found his puppy with its head inside a cereal box!
他打开灯,竟然发现自己的小狗把脑袋伸进了一个麦片盒里!
Oliver laughed and carried the little troublemaker back to bed.
奥利弗笑了起来,抱起这个调皮的小家伙,把它带回去睡觉。
The mystery was finally solved.
这个谜团终于解开了。

The Midnight Noise
/ðə ˈmɪdˌnaɪt nɔɪz/
One night, Oliver heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen.
/wʌn naɪt, ˈɑləvər hərd ə streɪndʒ nɔɪz ˈkʌmɪŋ frəm ðə ˈkɪtʃən/
He grabbed his flashlight and quietly walked downstairs.
/hi ɡræbd hɪz ˈflæʃˌlaɪt ən ˈkwaɪətli wɔkt ˌdaʊnˈstɛrz/
Something moved near the table.
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ muvd nɪr ðə ˈteɪbəl/
Oliver’s heart beat faster.
/ˈɑləvərz hɑrt bit ˈfæstər/
He turned on the light and found his puppy with its head inside a cereal box!
/hi tərnd ɑn ðə laɪt ən faʊnd hɪz ˈpʌpi wɪð ɪts hɛd ɪnˈsaɪd ə ˈsɪriəl bɑks/
Oliver laughed and carried the little troublemaker back to bed.
/ˈɑləvər læft ən ˈkærid ðə ˈlɪt̬əl ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkər bæk tə bɛd/
The mystery was finally solved.
/ðə ˈmɪstəri wəz ˈfaɪnəli sɑlvd/


The Strange Footprints

The Strange Footprints

After a snowy night, Sophie found strange footprints outside her window. She put on her boots and followed them into the backyard. The tracks went behind a bush and suddenly stopped. Sophie slowly looked under it. A tiny rabbit was hiding there! She brought it some carrots and water. The mystery turned into a sweet winter surprise.

The Strange Footprints
奇怪的脚印

After a snowy night, Sophie found strange footprints outside her window.
下了一夜的雪后,索菲发现窗外有一些奇怪的脚印。
She put on her boots and followed them into the backyard.
她穿上靴子,沿着脚印一路走进了后院。
The tracks went behind a bush and suddenly stopped.
脚印一直延伸到一丛灌木后面,然后突然消失了。
Sophie slowly looked under it.
索菲慢慢地低下头,朝灌木下面看去。
A tiny rabbit was hiding there!
原来有一只小兔子躲在那里!
She brought it some carrots and water.
她给小兔子拿来了一些胡萝卜和水。
The mystery turned into a sweet winter surprise.
这场神秘的小插曲,最后变成了一个温馨的冬日惊喜。

The Strange Footprints
/ðə streɪndʒ ˈfʊtˌprɪnts/
After a snowy night, Sophie found strange footprints outside her window.
/ˈæftər ə ˈsnoʊi naɪt | ˈsoʊfi faʊnd streɪndʒ ˈfʊtˌprɪnts ˌaʊtˈsaɪd hər ˈwɪndoʊ/
She put on her boots and followed them into the backyard.
/ʃi pʊt ɑn hər buts ən ˈfɑloʊd ðəm ˈɪntu ðə ˌbækˈyɑrd/
The tracks went behind a bush and suddenly stopped.
/ðə træks wɛnt bɪˈhaɪnd ə bʊʃ ən ˈsʌdənli stɑpt/
Sophie slowly looked under it.
/ˈsoʊfi ˈsloʊli lʊkt ˈʌndər ɪt/
A tiny rabbit was hiding there!
/ə ˈtaɪni ˈræbət wəz ˈhaɪdɪŋ ðɛr/
She brought it some carrots and water.
/ʃi brɔt ɪt səm ˈkærəts ən ˈwɔt̬ər/
The mystery turned into a sweet winter surprise.
/ðə ˈmɪstəri tərnd ˈɪntu ə swit ˈwɪntər sərˈpraɪz/


The Secret Map

The Secret Map

While cleaning the attic, Max found an old map inside a dusty box. A red star marked a spot near a big tree in his backyard. Excited, Max grabbed a small shovel and started digging. Soon, he found a metal box. Inside was a note from his grandfather: “The best treasure is a curious mind.” Max smiled and kept the map.

The Secret Map
神秘的地图

While cleaning the attic, Max found an old map inside a dusty box.
在打扫阁楼时,麦克斯在一个布满灰尘的箱子里发现了一张旧地图。
A red star marked a spot near a big tree in his backyard.
地图上有一颗红星,标出了他家后院一棵大树附近的一个地方。
Excited, Max grabbed a small shovel and started digging.
麦克斯兴奋极了,拿起一把小铲子就开始挖了起来。
Soon, he found a metal box.
没过多久,他挖出了一个金属盒子。
Inside was a note from his grandfather: “The best treasure is a curious mind.”
盒子里有一张爷爷留下的纸条,上面写着:“最珍贵的宝藏,是一颗充满好奇心的心。”
Max smiled and kept the map.
麦克斯笑了笑,把这张地图好好地收了起来。

The Secret Map
/ðə ˈsikrət mæp/
While cleaning the attic, Max found an old map inside a dusty box.
/waɪl ˈklinɪŋ ði ˈæt̬ɪk | mæks faʊnd ən oʊld mæp ɪnˈsaɪd ə ˈdʌsti bɑks/
A red star marked a spot near a big tree in his backyard.
/ə rɛd stɑr mɑrkt ə spɑt nɪr ə bɪɡ tri ɪn hɪz ˌbækˈyɑrd/
Excited, Max grabbed a small shovel and started digging.
/ɪkˈsaɪt̬ɪd, mæks ɡræbd ə smɔl ˈʃʌvəl ən ˈstɑrt̬ɪd ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
Soon, he found a metal box.
/sun | hi faʊnd ə ˈmɛt̬əl bɑks/
Inside was a note from his grandfather: “The best treasure is a curious mind.”
/ɪnˈsaɪd wəz ə noʊt frəm hɪz ˈɡrænˌfɑðər | ðə bɛst ˈtrɛʒər ɪz ə ˈkyʊriəs maɪnd/
Max smiled and kept the map.
/mæks smaɪld ən kɛpt ðə mæp/


The Last Cookie

The Last Cookie

Ethan and his little sister, Lucy, both wanted the last cookie on the plate. Ethan reached for it first, but then he saw Lucy’s disappointed face. He broke the cookie in half and gave her one piece. Lucy smiled and hugged him. Ethan learned that sharing felt even better than having the whole cookie.

The Last Cookie
最后一块饼干

Ethan and his little sister, Lucy, both wanted the last cookie on the plate.
伊森和他的妹妹露西都想要盘子里最后一块饼干。
Ethan reached for it first, but then he saw Lucy’s disappointed face.
伊森先伸手去拿,可这时他看到了露西失望的表情。
He broke the cookie in half and gave her one piece.
他把饼干掰成两半,分了一半给妹妹。
Lucy smiled and hugged him.
露西笑了,还抱了抱哥哥。
Ethan learned that sharing felt even better than having the whole cookie.
伊森明白了,和别人分享带来的快乐,比独自吃掉整块饼干还要多。

The Last Cookie
/ðə læst ˈkʊki/
Ethan and his little sister, Lucy, both wanted the last cookie on the plate.
/ˈiθən ən hɪz ˈlɪt̬əl ˈsɪstər, ˈlusi, boʊθ ˈwɑnt̬ɪd ðə læst ˈkʊki ɑn ðə pleɪt/
Ethan reached for it first, but then he saw Lucy’s disappointed face.
/ˈiθən ritʃt fər ɪt fərst, bət ðɛn hi sɔ ˈlusiz ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt̬ɪd feɪs/
He broke the cookie in half and gave her one piece.
/hi broʊk ðə ˈkʊki ɪn hæf ən ɡeɪv hər wʌn pis/
Lucy smiled and hugged him.
/ˈlusi smaɪld ən hʌɡd hɪm/
Ethan learned that sharing felt even better than having the whole cookie.
/ˈiθən lərnd ðət ˈʃɛrɪŋ fɛlt ˈivən ˈbɛt̬ər ðən ˈhævɪŋ ðə hoʊl ˈkʊki/


The Broken Pencil

The Broken Pencil

During a math test, Ava’s pencil broke. She looked worried because she did not have another one. Ben noticed and quietly handed her one of his pencils. After the test, Ava thanked him with a big smile. Ben smiled back. He learned that helping someone does not always take much. Sometimes, a small act can mean a lot.

The Broken Pencil
断掉的铅笔

During a math test, Ava’s pencil broke.
数学考试时,艾娃的铅笔断了。
She looked worried because she did not have another one.
她看起来很着急,因为她没有别的铅笔了。
Ben noticed and quietly handed her one of his pencils.
本注意到了,便悄悄递给她一支自己的铅笔。
After the test, Ava thanked him with a big smile.
考试结束后,艾娃笑着向他道谢。
Ben smiled back.
本也对她笑了笑。
He learned that helping someone does not always take much.
他明白了,帮助别人并不一定需要付出很多。
Sometimes, a small act can mean a lot.
有时候,一个小小的举动就能给别人带来很大的温暖。

The Broken Pencil
/ðə ˈbroʊkən ˈpɛnsəl/
During a math test, Ava’s pencil broke.
/ˈdʊrɪŋ ə mæθ tɛst, ˈeɪvəz ˈpɛnsəl broʊk/
She looked worried because she did not have another one.
/ʃi lʊkt ˈwərid bɪˈkəz ʃi dɪd nɑt hæv əˈnʌðər wʌn/
Ben noticed and quietly handed her one of his pencils.
/bɛn ˈnoʊt̬ɪst ən ˈkwaɪətli ˈhændɪd hər wʌn əv hɪz ˈpɛnsəlz/
After the test, Ava thanked him with a big smile.
/ˈæftər ðə tɛst, ˈeɪvə θæŋkt hɪm wɪð ə bɪɡ smaɪl/
Ben smiled back.
/bɛn smaɪld bæk/
He learned that helping someone does not always take much.
/hi lərnd ðət ˈhɛlpɪŋ ˈsʌmwʌn dʌz nɑt ˈɔlweɪz teɪk mʌtʃ/
Sometimes, a small act can mean a lot.
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz, ə smɔl ækt kən min ə lɑt/


The Extra Sandwich

The Extra Sandwich

Noah noticed that his classmate Sam never brought a snack to school. He decided to help. One morning, Noah packed an extra sandwich and gave it to him. Sam looked surprised and smiled. “Thank you,” he said quietly. From then on, they often ate together and became good friends. Noah learned that sharing something small can bring a lot of happiness to someone.

The Extra Sandwich
多出来的三明治

Noah noticed that his classmate Sam never brought a snack to school.
诺亚注意到,他的同学山姆从来不带点心来学校。
He decided to help.
他决定帮帮山姆。
One morning, Noah packed an extra sandwich and gave it to him.
一天早上,诺亚多准备了一个三明治,并把它送给了山姆。
Sam looked surprised and smiled.
山姆有些惊讶,然后笑了。
“Thank you,” he said quietly.
“谢谢你。”他轻声说道。
From then on, they often ate together and became good friends.
从那以后,他们经常一起吃东西,也渐渐成了好朋友。
Noah learned that sharing something small can bring a lot of happiness to someone.
诺亚明白了,哪怕只是分享一点小小的东西,也能给别人带来许多快乐。

The Extra Sandwich
/ði ˈɛkstrə ˈsænwɪtʃ/
Noah noticed that his classmate Sam never brought a snack to school.
/ˈnoʊə ˈnoʊt̬ɪst ðət hɪz ˈklæsmeɪt sæm ˈnɛvər brɔt ə snæk tə skul/
He decided to help.
/hi dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə hɛlp/
One morning, Noah packed an extra sandwich and gave it to him.
/wʌn ˈmɔrnɪŋ, ˈnoʊə pækt ən ˈɛkstrə ˈsænwɪtʃ ən ɡeɪv ɪt tə hɪm/
Sam looked surprised and smiled.
/sæm lʊkt sərˈpraɪzd ən smaɪld/
“Thank you,” he said quietly.
/ˈθæŋk yu, hi sɛd ˈkwaɪətli/
From then on, they often ate together and became good friends.
/frəm ðɛn ɑn, ðeɪ ˈɔfən eɪt təˈɡɛðər ən bɪˈkeɪm ɡʊd frɛndz/
Noah learned that sharing something small can bring a lot of happiness to someone.
/ˈnoʊə lərnd ðət ˈʃɛrɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ smɔl kən brɪŋ ə lɑt əv ˈhæpinəs tə ˈsʌmwʌn/