1、The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The City Mouse comes to visit his old friend, the Country Mouse, who lives in the country. They havent met for a long time. So they are very happy to see each other. The City Mouse gets off
2、 the city bus. Country Mouse: WELCOME, my old friend! I am so happy to see you. City Mouse: Hello there, my old friend! I missed you very much. Country Mouse: You must be very hungry. Lets go to my house. I prepared two special dishes for you. City Mouse: Oh, thank you very much. I AM very hungry. T
3、he City Mouse and the Country Mouse arrive at the Country Mouses tiny, old house. City Mouse looks surprised. City Mouse: My goodness! How can you live here? The house is so small and old Country Mouse: Perhaps. But its very quiet and cozy. And I am happy here. City Mouse: Hmm. Really?! I cant under
4、stand you. Country Mouse: Sit here. Ill bring out the food. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse puts the food on the table. Country Mouse: Here is some lunch. Please eat. City Mouse: You must be kidding? Dry bread and corn? How can you eat such
5、 things? Country Mouse: Why? They are the best foods in the county. They taste very good. City Mouse: No, thank you. I dont like dry bread and corn. I like cakes and cookies. Dont you have any? Country Mouse: What are they? I have never tasted them. Are they delicious? City Mouse: Of course. They ar
6、e so soft, so sweet, and so very delicious. I eat them very day in the city. Country Mouse: Wow! You are a lucky mouse! I would like to taste them someday, too. City Mouse: Please visit me anytime. Ill show you the city. And you can eat delicious food every day. Country Mouse: Really? I can eat cake
7、s, cookies, and sweets every day? City Mouse: Of course. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Country Mouse: I am so excited. Can I visit you tomorrow? City Mouse: I have a great idea! Country Mouse: What is it? City Mouse: Visit me today! Country Mouse: Today?!
8、City Mouse: Yes! Right now! Country Mouse: Right now? City Mouse: Yes! Come with me now. Country Mouse: Really? Okay! City Mouse: Lets go City Mouse:TO THE CITY! Country Mouse: Y-a-h-o-o! The City Mouse and the Country Mouse get on a bus to the city City Mouse: We get off here. Country Mouse: Wow! L
9、ook at the tall buildings and bright lights. The city is so beautiful. What is that? City Mouse: Its a truck. Be careful! Country Mouse: Oh, I didnt know. The city Mouse and the country Mouse finally arrive at the City Mouses red brick house. City Mouse: There is my house. Lets go inside. The Countr
10、y Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Country Mouse: Wow! Your house is so big and beautiful. You are a lucky mouse. City Mouse: Lets go into the kitchen. Im so hungry. Country Mouse: Look! Cheese! City Mouse: Stop! Dont touch it! Country Mouse: Why not? I love cheese. City
11、 Mouse: That is a mousetrap. If you eat the cheese, you will get trapped. Be careful. Country Mouse: Oh, I didnt know. The City Mouse and the Country Mouse climb up to the kitchen table. Country Mouse: You eat like this every day? There is so much food. City Mouse: Here, try this chocolate cake. Cou
12、ntry Mouse: Mmm. Its so soft, so sweet, and so very delicious. City Mouse: Try this butter cookie, too. Country Mouse: Yummy! Yummy! I want some more. City Mouse: Ssh Be quiet. I hear something. Country Mouse: What? City Mouse: Uh-oh. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the Ci
13、ty Mouse Its Old Yellow. Country Mouse: Whos Old Yellow? City Mouse: Its the masters dog. Hide behind the cake! Country Mouse: Why? City Mouse: Dont ask questions! Just hide! Old Yellow comes in the kitchen. Old Yellow: Grrrrrr Old Yellow starts sniffing around the kitchen table. City Mouse: (in a w
14、hisper) Stay still! Dont breathe. Dont make a sound! Old Yellow: I smell mice. Come out, come out wherever you are! Arf! Arf! Arf! Old Yellow starts barking and running around the table. Country Mouse: Im so afraid. City Mouse: Me too. But, get ready to run! Mr. Strawberry: (voice coming from the li
15、ving room) Come here, Old Yellow! You need a bath. Old Yellow: Ill be back. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Grrrrrr Old Yellow leaves the kitchen growling. City Mouse: Thank goodness! Old Yellow is gone. We are safe now. Country Mouse: My goodness! How can y
16、ou live here? City Mouse: Its not too bad. You just have to be careful. Lets have some more cook. Country Mouse: Are you sure it is safe? City Mouse: Of course. Lets eat. I am still hungry. The City Mouse and the Country Mouse start eating again. This time, Fluffy, a cat, appears. Fluffy: Meow. Meow
17、. Meow. I smell mice. Come out, come out wherever you are! Fluffy sees the two mice and jumps up on the table. Fluffy: Oh, there you are! City Mouse: Quick! Jump! Run! Run! Run! Run for your life! Country Mouse: Help me! Help me! The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mo
18、use I dont know where to run! City Mouse: Here! This way! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Inside my hole! Quickly! The City Mouse and the Country Mouse run into the mousehole. Both of them are out of breath, but they are safe. City Mouse: Are you okay?(out of breath) Country Mouse: Yes. But I am very scared. C
19、ity Mouse: Dont worry. Fluffy cant get in here. Country Mouse: How can you live here? Its so dangerous. City Mouse: Its not too bad. You just have to be a fast runner. Country Mouse: Im going back home. City Mouse: Why? Please stay a little longer. Country Mouse: No, thanks. The city is too dangerou
20、s. City Mouse: But there is still a lot of food left. Country Mouse: You can eat it all. Im going back to the country and eat my dry bread and corn. City Mouse: But they taste terrible. Country Mouse: Perhaps. But there are no trucks, dogs, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse The Country Mouse and the City Mouse or cats in the country. City Mouse: You are a lucky mouse. MORAL Mental comfort is more important than physical comfort.
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