Aunt Jane gave the children a smile as they walked into the kitchen. How did you make out in town? she asked. Youll never guess what happened! Benny shouted, running up and giving her a hug. Laughing, Aunt Jane returned the hug. What, Benny? We found

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(77) / 评论(0) 分类 96 The Mystery in the Fortune

Your first day on the radio! Jocelyn said, setting platters of eggs, sausage, and toast on the table. Eat hearty! Mmmm! Benny said, heaping his plate with food. Jessie nibbled at her eggs. She was so excited, she had hardly slept the night before. Ev

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(205) / 评论(0) 分类 97 The Radio Mystery

Up ahead, Forrest Ashleigh, Mrs. Ashleighs son, had just come out of the bank. He looked like a banker himself in his dark suit and tie. But it wasnt Mr. Ashleigh that Jessie was pointing toward. It was the person in the gray raincoat. He or she was

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(58) / 评论(0) 分类 54 The Hurricane Mystery

That afternoon, the Aldens were sitting with Ginger on the schools front lawn when a car pulled into the driveway and stopped. A man got out, and the children saw it was the same mysterious man whod tried to buy Ginger the day before. Ah, just who I

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 53 The Guide Dog Mystery

Hunter waved at the Aldens and at Will and Wendy with his one free hand. He was walking at the edge of the ocean. He had a surfboard and a boogie board under his right arm. Hunter set his things down in the sand. When Benny reached him, he gave Benny

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(86) / 评论(0) 分类 131 The Boardwalk Mystery

I was just trying to be nice, Benny said, looking after Dr. Snood. I know, said Violet. Dont feel bad. Hes just a grumpy man, said Henry. But I wonder why, Jessie said. Is it just that he doesnt like kids, or is something else bothering him? Did you

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(117) / 评论(0) 分类 88 The Mystery of the Mummy's

All the children looked over when they heard the receiver bang down. Who was that, Dad? asked Hallie. Oh, nobody, Mr. Grayson said. You sounded upset, Hallie said. Well talk about it later, Mr. Grayson answered. Jessie knew it was none of her busines

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(97) / 评论(0) 分类 75 The Mystery of the Empty Sa

The train was creeping along. It had hardly left the freight yard in the city. I wonder why we dont go faster, said Henry. He looked out of the window. Jessie said, Maybe they have to go slowly when they have just turned the train around. But then th

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(87) / 评论(0) 分类 11 Caboose Mystery

When the children came downstairs to help with dinner, Carrie was on the phone. Just wait there, Carrie said, disgusted. I cant imagine why you ran out of gas. There was enough in the tank for at least one trip to town. Never mind. Ill send someone f

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(88) / 评论(0) 分类 36 The Castle Mystery

The Aldens spent the next morning at the beach. Benny hunted on his hands and knees for sharks teeth. Violet searched for pretty beach glass and unbroken shells, while Jessie and Henry scouted for driftwood. The whole time the Aldens were on the beac

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(65) / 评论(0) 分类 39 The Ghost Ship Mystery

Benny and Henry wondered how the first day at work would go. That question was still on their minds as they entered the store the next morning at half past nine. Toni was already there, sorting her change for the day. This is a good beginning. Youre

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(78) / 评论(0) 分类 19 Benny Uncovers a Mystery

Suddenly, Benny sniffed. I smell something sweet like perfume. I smell it, too, Jessie said. Its like roses, Henry said. Its coming from the living room, Violet said. The children hurried into the living room. There they saw something they didnt expe

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(146) / 评论(0) 分类 31 The Mystery of the Singing

Mysterious, Magical Moldavite 神秘的魔法石-捷克陨石 by Luke Dodds This little-known and otherworldly stone is full of beauty and mystery. 这种鲜为人知的石头来自『另一个世界』,美丽且神秘。 With its strangewrinkled

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(102) / 评论(0) 分类 常春藤解析英语

Elena: You know, you're kind ofthe talk of the town. Stefan: Am I? Elena: Mm-hmm. Mysterious new guy, oh, yeah. Stefan:Well, you have the mysterious thing going, too.Twinged in sadness. Elena: What makes you think that I'm sad? Stefan:Well, we did me

发表于:2018-12-28 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 跟着美剧练发音

Apple or pumpkin? Jessie Alden asked her little brother as they sat in Cookes Drugstore reading the menu. Six-year-old Benny squeezed his eyes shut. It was hard to choose. He liked both kinds of pie. In fact, he liked all kinds of pie! Mrs. McGregor

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(121) / 评论(0) 分类 55 The Mystery of the Secret M

At the breakfast table, Benny excitedly told Mrs. McGregor about all the good food at the Green Fields restaurant. I hope all that good food didnt fill you up too much, Mrs. McGregor said as she set a plate of apple-cinnamon pancakes in front of Benn

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(72) / 评论(0) 分类 129 The Great Turkey Heist

By the time Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny got back from the grocery store the next morning, it was just starting to rain. I hope Reena still wants to go sightseeing, said Benny, while they put the groceries away. Remember what she said, Benny? Vio

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(93) / 评论(0) 分类 111 The Seattle Puzzle

What should we do? asked Violet. Lets keep walking, said Henry. But not so fast. The four children began to walk down the street, trying to act as if nothing was wrong. Jessie glanced quickly over her shoulder. Hes still there. Why is he following us

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(78) / 评论(0) 分类 42 The Mystery of the Missing

Cavers Explore Mysterious Hidden Wonders Caves have a subconscious hold on our imaginations - for our ancestors, they were not just shelter from the elements but also symbols of the womb, gateways to the underworld, places of wonder and mystery. Not

发表于:2019-01-09 / 阅读(79) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2011年(八月)

今天我们要学的词是make a stab at。 Make a stab at, 是尝试的意思,也可以说 have a stab at。 I had never tried scuba diving before, but I made a stab at it while in Hawaii, 我以前从来没有潜过水,但是这次在夏威夷尝

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