The Fox and the Goat 狐狸和山羊

　　A thirsty Fox looks for water.

　　有一只口渴的狐狸在找水。

　　It’s so hot today. And I’m so thirsty. There’s no water anywhere.

　　今天真热。而且我好渴啊!到处都没有水。

　　The Fox keeps looking. Far away, he sees something.

　　狐狸不停的找，远远地他看到一些东西。

　　Wait ! What’s that ? I think it’s a well. I’m saved ! There must be water there.

　　等等!那是什么?我想那是口水井!我得救了!那里一定有水。

　　The Fox runs towards the well. He is very happy.

　　狐狸跑向水井。他非常高兴。

　　I was right. There’s lots of water here. It looks so cold and delicious. But how can I get the water? The well looks very deep. Oh, what shall I do ?

　　我对了。这里有很多水。看起来凉爽又可口。但是我怎么才能喝到水呢?水井看起来很深。哦，我该怎么办?

　　The Fox thinks and thinks .

　　狐狸想了又想。

　　I can’t stand it anymore. I’m too thirsty. I’ll just jump in . Here I go ! (splash)

　　我再也忍不住了。我太渴了。我要跳进去。我要去啰!(啪唰)

　　The Fox jumps into the well .

　　狐狸跳入井中。

　　It is so cool in here . The water tastes so fresh and cold . I can drink it all day . But wait a minute . This well is deeper than I thought . My paws can’t reach the top . Oh my ! Now I’m im big trouble . How can I get out ? There’s no one nearly . There’s no one to help me . What have I done ! Boo – hoo .这里好凉快。这水尝起来又干净又清凉。我可以喝它一整天。可是等一等。这井比我想象的深多了。我的手爪够不到顶。我的天!现在我有大麻烦了，我怎么出去呢?这附近没有人。没有人来救我。我做了什么事?呜…呜…

　　The Fox is very scared . He can’t think of a way to get out of the well .

　　狐狸非常害怕。他想不出任何跳离水井的方法。

　　He cries all morning .

　　他哭了整个早上。

　　Then he hears a familiar voice from far away . Suddly , he has a good idea .

　　然后他听见远远传来熟悉的声音。突然，他想出一个好主意。

　　I’m thirsty and hot , Where is the water ? I need a drink right now .

　　我又渴又热，水在哪里呢?我现在要喝点水。

　　The Goat sees the same well .He walks towards the well.

　　羊看到同一口井。他走向水井。

　　Ahha ! There’s a well , I found some water ! I can have a drink there , Thank goodness !

　　啊哈!有一口井。我看到一些水了!我可以在哪里喝一点水，感谢老天!

　　The Goat gets closer to the well . He hears a familiar voice .

　　羊靠近水井。他听到一个熟悉的声音。

　　How are you today ,Goat ?

　　你今天好吗，羊?

　　What was that ? Who said that? I don’t see anyone around. Where did the voice come from?

　　那是什么?谁在说话?这附近我谁也没看到啊。那声音是从哪来的?

　　The Goat keeps looking around . But can’t find anyone .

　　羊不停地四处张望。可是谁也没看见。

　　This is strange . I hear a voice , but there’s no one around .

　　怪了,我听到一个声音，可是没有人在这附近。

　　I’m here , Goat , I’m inside the well .

　　我在这里，羊，我在井里。

　　Inside the well ? Whose voice was that ?

　　在井里?那是谁的声音?

　　The Goat looks into the well .

　　羊朝井里看去。

　　Oh my goodness , Fox ! What are you doing down there ?

　　哦，我的天啊，狐狸!你在下面做什么呀?

　　I was thirsty . So I came down here for a drink .

　　我很渴，所以我下来喝水。

　　How is the water ? Is it fresh and cold ?

　　井水怎么样?它干净和清凉吗?

　　Of course . The water down here is fantastic . It’s the best water I’ve ever tasted . And I’m enjoying it all by myself . 当然，这里的水真是太棒了。这是我喝过最棒的水了。而且都由我一个人享用。

　　Well ,um , I’m thirsty , too . Can I come down and join you ? I just need one drink .

　　哦，我也渴了。我可以下去跟你一起吗?我只要喝一口就好了。

　　Well , let me think about it .

　　这个吗，让我想想。

　　The Fox pretends to thinking about something .

　　狐狸假装思考一些事情。

　　Come on , Fox , I’m your friend . Let me come down .

　　拜托，狐狸，我是你的朋友，让我下去吧。

　　Well , all right , Just this once . I didn’t want to share the water with anyone . But since you are my friend , I’ll let you come down .

　　嗯，好吧，就这么一次。我不想跟任何人分享这水。可是既然你是我的朋友，我就让你下来吧。

　　Thanks a lot , Fox . You are too generous, I’m coming down now .

　　感激不尽，狐狸。你真大方，我现在就下来。

　　The Goat also jumps into the well and makes a big splash.

　　羊也跳入井口并溅起了大水花。

　　Welcome ,Goat , Try the water , How is it ?

　　欢迎，羊，试试看这水，怎么样啊?

　　Mmm… it is delicious . This is the best water in the world . Thank you for sharing it with me .

　　嗯…好喝。这是世界上最棒的水了。谢谢你让我跟你一起分享。

　　It’s nothing . I’m just glad you like it . But don’t you think it’s too crowded in here ? It was fine when I was alone . Now it’s too small .

　　没什么，我很高兴你喜欢。不过你不觉得这里很挤吗?当我一个人的时候，这里还可以，现在太小了。

　　I’m sorry , shall I get out now ? 我很抱歉，我现在该出去了吗?

　　No , it’s okay . I’ve had enough water for today. I’ll be leaving now. You can drink some more.

　　不，没关系。我今天已经喝够多的水了。我现在要走了，你可以多喝点。

　　Thank you , Fox , You are too kind .

　　谢谢你，狐狸，你人真好。

　　Keep drinking. I’m just jump on your back and climb out now.

　　继续喝。我现在就猜着你的背出去。

　　The Fox steps on the Goat’s back and swiftly gets out of the well .

　　狐狸踩着羊的背迅速地爬出水井。

　　Thank goodness , I’m out .

　　感谢老天，我出来了。

　　(echoing voice from the well)Are you there , Fox ? I’m finished drinking. I want to get out now. Help me up. please.

　　(来自井里的声音)你在哪里呀，狐狸?我喝完了。我现在要出去，请帮帮我。

　　I’m sorry , Goat , I can’t help you. If I do . I might fall in again.

　　对不起，羊。我不能帮你。如果我帮你，我可能会再掉下去。

　　Please help me out , I’m not thirsty anymore. And it’s getting dark in here.

　　请帮我出去。我不渴了。而且这里越来越黑了。

　　That’s too hard , Goat. You should have thought of a way out before. Next time , think before you act, okay? I’m busy ,I must be going.

　　那太糟了，羊。你应该事先就想到出来的办法。下次，要三思而后行，好吗?我很忙，我得走了。

　　Do’t leave me here alone , Fox . I’m afraid , How can I get out by myself ?

　　不要留下我一个人在这里，狐狸!我很害怕，我自己怎么出去?

　　Trick another foolish animal like yourself. Good luck , Good-bye .

　　骗骗像你这么愚蠢的动物吧!祝好运，再见。

　　MORAL: Think carefull before you act .

　　要三思而后行。

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（实习编辑：高奕飞）