2021年英语手抄报 THE LAST STOP

1、英语手抄报 The Last Stop Afternoon was Mrs. Conroys favorite time of day. After a hard day at work, her eyes were tired and her feet hurt. She enjoyed the ni _ long nap she took on the bus. Mrs. Conroy had _de friends with the bus driver, Mr. Angstrom. He always woke her up before her stop. She usually f

2、elt fresh as a daisy(精神饱满的) when she got off the bus. But today was different. Mr. Angstrom wasnt driving. A s _ll _n in a wrinkled uniform sat in the drivers seat. Wheres Mr. Angstrom? asked Mrs. Conroy, dropping her money into the box.I dont know. Sick, I guess. I just work here, lady. Step to the

3、 rear.Mrs. Conroy hoped that Mr. Angstrom was all right. She didnt like this new driver. She decided not to sleep on the way home today. She didnt want to ask this driver to wake her. He didnt look like the type whod want to do anyone a favor. Mrs. Conroy looked out the window. It was a warm afterno

4、on. Though she tried to keep her eyes open, the gentle rocking of the bus had a lulling effect. Within a few minutes her eyes closed. Her head dropped to her shoulders. In spite of herself, Mrs. Conroy fell fast asleep. The next thing Mrs. Conroy knew, a hand was on her shoulder. Someone was shaking

5、 her awake. Wake up, lady. Weve e to the end of the line. Wake up. Mrs. Conroy blinked and opened her eyes. The bus driver looked down at her. I said, this is the end of the line, lady. Time to get off the bus. Mrs. Conroy peered out the window. Where am I? she asked. I was supposed to get off at Es

6、 _ Avenue. Youre at the last stop, lady. Come on, get off the bus. I have a schedule to keep to. Mrs. Conroy was having trouble waking up. She staggered to her feet.The bus driver took her arm and helped her down the aisle. As she stepped off the bus, she felt a sense of panic. Wait a minute, she sa

7、id in a shrill voi _. This isnt Es _ Avenue. Where am I? How can I get home? Cool off, lady. I told you, youre at the end of the line. We all _ke it here sooner or later. But why cant I ride back with you? she pleaded. I have the fare! Sorry, lady, he said as he closed the door. Its against the rule

8、s. Mrs. Conroy watched the bus disappear down the road. She looked around and tried to figure out what part of the city she was in. Suddenly the sun seemed awfully bright. Mrs. Conroy squinted(斜视). She didnt recognize this pla _. There were no trees around, no street signs, and no people. The city seemed to have ended miles back. She couldnt get her bearings. There was nothing to see in any direction. Nothing at all. Mrs. Conroy wondered if she were still dreaming. Are you ready, Ma