Whew! Henry said several hours later when the children finally finished moving the construction materials to the hall. Dr. Skyler wasnt kidding. That sure was a lot to clear out of there. Jessie pushed back her braid for the umpteenth time. Not to me

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(217) / 评论(0) 分类 44 The Dinosaur Mystery

During the long tense wait, Sky, Matt, and the Aldens sat near the shed and talked about ballooning. Suddenly, Violet spotted something across the field. It moved steadily toward them, a cloud of dust swirling in its wake. Is that a truck? she asked.

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(99) / 评论(0) 分类 47 The Mystery of the Hot Air

Not one of the Aldens moved. They watched the man on the bus station steps. What was he going to do? Henry motioned to Jessie and Violet. He wanted them to stay where they were. He whispered to Benny, Come with me. Benny nodded and tiptoed behind Hen

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(78) / 评论(0) 分类 18 Bus Station Mystery

One mystery was solved. Mr. Fogg had not had anything to do with the missing vase. But soon there was another mystery. Benny came early the next morning, but Toni and Doris were already in the store. Sam, the night watchman, had let them in before he

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(60) / 评论(0) 分类 19 Benny Uncovers a Mystery

Benny and Henry sat together on the bus. They rode along without saying anything for a few minutes. Then Benny said, Id like to know what Frank was talking about. Its just as if we stepped into the middle of a mystery. Henry smiled. Were always doing

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(95) / 评论(0) 分类 18 Bus Station Mystery

Violet woke up just before dawn. She dressed silently, thinking of what would taste the best for breakfast. She decided on French toast with honey. She took down the egg basket, wishing the sun would come up faster. The minute she stepped outside, th

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(67) / 评论(0) 分类 20 The Haunted Cabin Mystery

When Grandfather drove to the zoo, the children piled out, intending to find Edward. Grandfather trailed after them. Did Amos come back? Benny shouted at Edward, who stood before the Monkey House. Sadly, Edward shook his head. Im afraid not. Pat and

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(83) / 评论(0) 分类 26 The Mystery of the Mixed-Up

That day when the Greenfield Library bell rang out at noon, the Aldens could hardly pull themselves away from their work at the shelter. Jessie wanted to finish lining the indoor cages with newspapers. Violet was busy making flyers for adopting cats

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 22 The Animal Shelter Mystery

When work was over, Nancy quickly left the store. The Aldens said good night to Mr. Taylor and hurried outside. The young mans car was back. From the porch, they saw Nancy walking in the direction of the picnic spot. We should wait a couple of minute

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(83) / 评论(0) 分类 28 The Mystery Girl

The next morning after breakfast, the children climbed the steps to A Deck where the Ping-Pong tables were located. Benny teamed with Henry against Jessie and Violet. The small white ball flew back and forth. Although Henry hit the ball so hard that

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(97) / 评论(0) 分类 29 The Mystery Cruise

Sam would never take our boxcar! cried Benny. He and Susie are our friends! I dont want to think he would either, Benny, said Henry. But we have to check everything. And Sams wagon is broken. He did say that our boxcar would make a great wagon. Thats

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(84) / 评论(0) 分类 49 The Mystery of the Stolen B

Jane: You have to watch this movie. Its so good! Hercule: Im not really into mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of clues, and the detective follows hunch afte

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(55) / 评论(0) 分类 地道美语播客

German academics claimed that they've solved the mystery behind the identity of Mona Lisa For centuries, her smile is fascinated and intrigued. And the real identity of the Mona Lisa --a Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, has also been a mystery.

发表于:2018-12-11 / 阅读(59) / 评论(0) 分类 万花筒2008年

AS IT IS 2016-05-23 Mystery Condition Makes Brothers Collapse at Sunset Doctors in Pakistan are studying two brothers who seem in fine health during the day, but are unable to move when the sun goes down. The school-age boys, 9-year-old Shoaib Ahmed

发表于:2018-12-16 / 阅读(82) / 评论(0) 分类 2016年VOA慢速英语(五)月

good book 好书 fun book 有趣的书 very well written 写得很好 fast-pacing 节奏紧张 quick-editing 快速编辑 engrossing tale 引人入胜的故事 hard to put down 很难放下 resist the temptation to 抵制诱惑 read ahead 预读 reli

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 大忙人学社交口语

Ray watched as the total price increased on the cashier's computer screen. He decided to buy more grapes. He walked over to the fruit section. He filled a bag with grapes. He returned to the cashier. She rang up the grapes. The grand total was $35. T

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(48) / 评论(0) 分类 英文短篇故事(纽约)

It was Ray's first visit to the store. It was on a busy street in Chinatown. The vegetables looked fresh. The store also sold fruit, meat, and fresh fish. It sold different kinds of noodles. It was a small store, but it looked clean. An employee smil

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(49) / 评论(0) 分类 英文短篇故事(纽约)

Tha-thump! Tha-thump! Tha-thump! Whats going on? Jessie asked when she heard Watch at her bedroom window early the next morning. Watch had stuck his head under the window shade to see what was making the noise outside. All Jessie could see were his h

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(70) / 评论(0) 分类 68 The Basketball Mystery

Six-year-old Benny Alden held up a sign with KATYA LUDSKAYA written on it. He watched anxiously as passengers walked through the airport doorway. What if we miss her? he said to his sister Jessie. We wont, Jessie replied. At twelve, she was the most

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 73 The Gymnastics Mystery

The next morning, the Aldens awoke to the steady ticking of the clocks. Bennys stomach rumbled. He opened one eye, then the other. Pushing his brown bangs from his forehead, he sat up. He was hungry. Seeing Benny awake, Ruff and Tumble trotted over.

发表于:2018-12-31 / 阅读(104) / 评论(0) 分类 95 The Midnight Mystery