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1、伊索寓言英语小故事The Hare and the TortoiseOnce upon a time, in a lush and verdant forest, there lived a hare who was renowned for her speed and agility. She was the envy of all the other animals, who marveled at her ability to dash across the forest floor in a flash. The hare, however, had a habit of being
2、overly confident and boastful, often teasing and mocking the slower creatures.Among the creatures of the forest, there lived a tortoise, a humble and hardworking soul. Though he moved slowly and steadily, he was content with his pace and never complained. But the hare could not resist teasing the to
3、rtoise about his slowness, often challenging him to races that she knew he could never win.One day, the hares mockery became too much for the tortoise to bear. He decided to challenge the hare to a race, much to the amusement of the other animals. Very well, said the hare, let us see who will be the
4、 victor. But remember, my speed is unmatched.The race was set for the next morning, and the entire forest buzzed with excitement. The animals gathered around the starting line, eager to witness the outcome of this unlikely contest. The hare, her chest puffed out and her tail twitching, stood ready,
5、while the tortoise, calm and composed, prepared himself for the challenge.The race began with a whistle from the forest elder. The hare shot off like a bolt, her long legs carrying her far ahead of the tortoise. In a matter of moments, she had disappeared from sight, leaving the tortoise to toil slo
6、wly but steadily along the path.The hare, confident of her victory, decided to take a break. She found a shady spot under a tree and lay down to rest. I have time to nap, she thought. The tortoise is so slow, he wont catch up for hours. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep.Meanwhile, the tortois
7、e continued his journey, unfazed by the hares absence. He moved with his characteristic slowness, but his pace was unwavering. He knew that he could not rely on speed to win the race, but he trusted in his persistence and endurance.Hours passed, and the sun began to set. The hare awoke with a start,
8、 realizing that she had overslept. She jumped to her feet and looked around in panic. There was no sign of the tortoise. She dashed along the path, determined to catch up.But it was too late. As the hare rounded a bend in the path, she saw the tortoise crossing the finish line, a triumphant smile on
9、 his face. The animals cheered and congratulated the tortoise on his unexpected victory. The hare, her face red with embarrassment, could only stand by and watch as the humble tortoise received his due praise.The moral of this story is that slow and steady wins the race. The hare, though swift and a
10、gile, lost the race because of her overconfidence and complacency. The tortoise, on the other hand, won by relying on his persistence and endurance. This tale teaches us that in life, it is not always the fastest or the strongest who prevails, but rather those who are patient, diligent, and determined.- 3 -
