Hoppy the Kangaroo
Hoppy 1 the little kangaroo was out for a walk with his mother.“Mummy,I'm cold,”he said suddenly.“Then you must jump into my pouch 2 at once,”said his mother.“Where is Hoppy?”asked everyone when they got back home.“He felt cold.He's gone inside my pouch to get warm.”answered his mother.“Cold?”cried everyone,“On a fine,sunny day like this?
Hoppy's mother hadn't thought of that She said to herself,“Yes,I think I must take him to see the doctor tomorrow.”
The next day,Hoppy was taken to see the doctor.“Open your mouth,say‘nine,nine.’Let me have a look at your tongue,”said the doctor.“Now breathe in,out,in,out.”And the doctor examined Hoppy all over.“Your son is in good health.All he needs is a lot more exercise in the fresh air.”said the doctor.“What should I do,then?”asked Hoppy's mother.“You must take him out for long walks in the country.One day he'll grow up into a fine,big and strong kangaroo!”said the doctor.And ever since that day,Hoppy has never felt cold.Exercises:
回答下列问题:
①Did Hoppy really feel cold?
②Why did he say so?
- The sea began getting choppy. 大海开始变得波涛起伏。
- The choppy waves made handling the boats a tricky operation that day. 那天在滔滔的波浪里驾驶小舟着实费了一番手脚。