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1、最新资料推荐The Emperors New ClothesLong ago and far away, there lived an Emperor. This Emperor was very vain and could think about nothing but his clothes. He had wardrobes and cupboards full of clothes. They filled his spare bedrooms and upstairs corridors of the palace.The courtiers were worried that t
2、he wardrobes would begin to appear downstairs and in their chambers.The Emperor spent hours every morning getting dressed. He had to choose his outfit, preferable a new one, and the shoes and wig to go with it. Mid-morning, he invariably changed into something more formal for his short meetings with
3、 his councillors and advisors. He would change again for lunch, and then again for a rest in the afternoon. He just had to change for dinner and them again for the evening!He kept all the weavers, tailors, cobblers and silk merchants of the city very busy and very happy! News of the Emperor spread t
4、o distant kingdoms and finally came to the ears of two very shady characters.Could we? they asked themselves. Could we fool the Emperor who loves new clothes? Lets try, they decided.They left their homes and traveled to the Emperors city. there they saw the many shops selling clothes, shoes and fabr
5、ics. For, if the Emperor dressed finely, so too did his couriers. The two travelers went to the palace along with many other tradesmen hoping to sell their wares to the Emperor. They asked to meet the Emperor. We have something very special to show him, they told the Chamberlain. Thats what everyone
6、 says, said the Chamberlain. Ah, but his is magical, said one, We have invented a new cloth by using a very special and secret method.The Chamberlain felt that it was his duty to bring new items to the Emperors attention and he went to tell him. Something magical? said the Emperor, who was changing
7、for lunch and admiring himself in the mirror. Oh, I love new things, Show the two weavers in.The two weavers were shown in, and began to describe their cloth to the Emperor. It is gold, silver and rainbow colored, all at the same time, said one. It shimmers. It feels like silk, but is as warm as woo
8、l, said the second. It is as light as air, said the first. A most wonderful fabric.The Emperor was enchanted. He must have an outfit from this new cloth. There is a grand parade in the city in two weeks time, he said. I need a new outfit for it. Can one be ready in time? Oh yes, your Majesty, said t
9、he weavers. But there is a problem. The cloth is very expensive to make. No matter, said the Emperor, waving his hand. Money is no object. I must have an outfit. Just see the Chamberlain and hell sort it out. Make it here in the palace.The Chamberlain showed the two weavers to a large airy room and
10、they set to work. They asked for a loom, and a sack of gold to start buying materials. The Chamberlain followed the Emperors orders and they were denied nothing. The weavers worked away behind closed doors. The loom could be heard clattering away. Every now and then a courtier would stand and listen
11、 at the door. News of the magic cloth had spread.Finally, the Emperor could stand it no more. Chamberlain, go to the weavers and see how the cloth is processing. The parade is only a week way. The Chamberlain knocked at the door and waited. Enter! said the weavers. They had been expecting someone so
12、on! The Emperor has sent me to check on the progress of the cloth, said the Chamberlain, staring at the empty loom. Is it not beautiful? said one of the weavers, holding out nothing to the Chamberlain. See the lustre, feel the softness! Um, said the Chamberlain, not quite sure what to say. Oh wise C
13、hamberlain, said the other weaver.Now you can see why it is magical. Only the truly clever and brilliant can see the cloth. Most people would see an empty loom, but a clever man like you will see our wonderful cloth. Of course, said the Chamberlain, not wanting to look stupid. It really is quite mar
14、velous. Those colors, that shimmer of the gold and silver threads. Marvelous. Oh, you are so wise, said the weavers.The Emperor was very impatient and couldnt wait for the Chamberlain to return. After ten minutes of pacing up and down, he went to the weavers room, followed by half of his court. He t
15、hrew the doors open, and saw the empty loom. Why! he cried in a surprised voice. Your Majesty, said the Chamberlain quickly. A wise man such as yourself can surely see the colors and sheen of this magical cloth. Of course I can, said the Emperor, wondering why he could not. Its beautiful. Simply enc
16、hanting. When can my outfit be made? Send for the royal tailors! Your Majesty, said the two weavers. We would be delighted to make your outfit for you. There is no need to trouble your hard-working tailor. It is such a difficult fabric to cut and sew. We will make the suit. Very well, said the Emperor. Firs
