The Lion and the Deer狮子和鹿的故事英语伊索寓言

1、The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the DeerAll day a Deer walks around in the green fields.Deer:I walked all day. My legs hurt.I am so tired. I am also thirsty.I must find some water.Is there a pond nearby？Oh, there it is! See one.The Deer goes to the pond for a drink.Deer:The

2、water looks cool and fresh.HmmI was right.It tastes very good.I will drink a little more.When the Deer leans down for a second drink, she sees another animal.Deer:Oh, hi! Nice to meet you.When did you get here?Whats your name?There is no answer from the pond. The Deer sees herself in the water for t

3、he first time. She is very surprised.Deer:I said, “Nice to meet you.”Wait a minute!Hey, it moves like me.It even talks like me.Then perhaps?Yes! Its me!The Deer looks closely in the water.Deer:I am beautiful! Look at my horns!They are so beautiful.They are the most beautiful horns in the world.I am

4、blessed. Thank you, God.A few minutes latter, the Deer sees her legs.Deer:What are those? Are those my legs?They cant be. They are so skinny.They are so ugly. I hate my legs.Boo-hoo-hoo.Turtle:Hello, Deer.Whats the matter?Why are you crying? Can I help you?Deer:Well, Turtle, just look at my legs.Tur

5、tle:Whats wrong with them?Deer:They are too skinny.My horns are so beautiful.But my legs are so ugly.I hate my legs.I want to hide them.What can I do?Turtle:Is that all?Your legs arent ugly.They are just a little thin.But at least they are long.Turtle:Look at my legs.They are so short.I cant run.I c

6、ant even walk fast.You should be grateful.Deer:But I dont like my legs.How can I get some new ones?God is so unfair.Turtle:Dont be foolish.There is no way.Be happy with your legs.Someday they will help you.Deer:What do you mean?Turtle:Youll find out one day.Beauty is not everything.So cheer up.Deer:

7、I dont understand.But thanks anyway. See you again, Turtle.The Deer comes out of the pond and rests for a few minutes.Lion:Look!A Deer!It looks tired.I can catch it easily.Today is my lucky day.Deer:I better go now.A Lion might pass by.Lion:GrrrCome here, Deer.I want to eat you.Deer:Oh no!A Lion!I b

8、etter run away.The Deer quickly runs away. She is very fast.Deer:Come on legs!RUN FASTER!Lion:Stop there! Oh, its no use!That Deer is too fast for me.Where did she go?The Deer runs away ahead and hides behind a tree.Deer:Geez!My legs are skinny.But they are really fast.Wheres the Lion?I cant see him

9、.Lion:Where are you?You cant run away from me.Come out, come out, wherever you are.The Deer decides to hide in the forest. There are many, many big trees.Deer:Ill go in the forest and hide from the Lion.Hey, whats wrong?I cant move.My horns are caught in a branch.I cant get loose.The Lion is coming closer.What shall I do?Lion:There you are, Deer.Too bad.You are trapped!I will eat you now.Bye, bye.Deer:Oh, no!This cant be!My skinny legs helped me get away.But my beautiful hor