Birbal Stories: Birbal Returns Home

Let us enjoy reading this one of Birbal Stories of Birbal Returns Home. Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. Parties were given in his honor and rich presents were heaped on him. On the eve of his departure for home, a

Birbal Stories: Birbal Shortens Road

The Emperor Akbar was traveling to a distant place along with some of his courtiers. It was a hot day and the emperor was tiring of the journey. Cant anybody shorten this road for me? he asked, querulously. I can, said Birbal. The other courtiers loo

Birbal Stories: Birbal's Sweet Reply

One day the Emperor Akbar startled his courtiers with a strange question. If somebody pulled my whiskers what sort of punishment should be given to him? he asked. He should be flogged! said one courtier. He should be hanged! said another. He should b

Birbal Stories: Birbal The Child

Birbal arrived late for a function and the emperor was displeased. My child was crying and I had to placate him, explained the courtier. Does it take so long to calm down a child? asked the emperor. It appears you know nothing about child rearing. No

Birbal Stories: Birbal Outwits Cheat

A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint. Your Majesty, I bought a well from him, said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, and now he wants me to pay for the water. That's right, your Majesty, said the neighbor.

Birbal Stories: Birbal The Servant

One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch. Cabbages are such delightful vegetables! said Akbar. I just love cabbage. The cabbage is king of vegetables! said Birbal. A few weeks later the

Birbal Stories: Birbal Identifies Thief

One fine morning, a minister from Emperor Akbar's court had gathered in the assembly hall. He informed the Emperor that all his valuables had been stolen by a thief the previous night. Akbar was shocked to hear this because the place where that minis

Birbal Stories: Birbal Is Brief

One day Akbar asked his courtiers if they could tell him the difference between truth and falsehood in three words or less. The courtiers looked at one another in bewilderment. What about you, Birbal? asked the emperor. I'm surprised that you too are

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A: How much is the fare for this bus? B: It costs $1.25 to ride the bus. A: So, how long have you been driving buses? B: I've been driving this bus for only a few months. A: Do you enjoy being a bus driver? B: Not really. A: I would never dream of dr

日常生活英语-Riding the Bus(2)

A: How much is the fare for this bus? B: It costs $1.25 to ride the bus. A: So, how long have you been driving buses? B: I've been driving this bus for only a few months. A: Do you enjoy being a bus driver? B: Not really. A: I would never dream of dr

日常生活英语-Riding the Bus(3)

A: What does it cost to ride this bus? B: The fare is $1.25. A: Have you been driving buses a long time? B: I haven't been driving for longonly for a few months. A: Do you like to drive the bus? B: Not in the least bit. A: I would have never dreamed

大学英语对话-Deciding not to Transfer(2)

A: Do you know where you want to transfer to? B: I dont have the slightest clue. A: What school would you like to go to? B: Im not sure. A: You honestly have no idea? B: PCC is perfectly fine for me. A: You might as well stay here. B: Thats not a bad

大学英语对话-Deciding not to Transfer(3)

A: Where are you planning on transferring to? B: I cant seem to make a decision. A: Where do you want to go? B: I honestly have no idea. A: You havent thought about it? B: I like it here at PCC. A: Why dont you just continue going to PCC? B: I like t

大学英语对话-Deciding not to Transfer(1)

A: Have you figured out where you want to transfer to? B: I cant think of where to go. A: Where would you like to go to school? B: I really dont know. A: You cant think of anything? B: I really like where Im at now. A: So, why dont you just stay here

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英语情景对话-Deciding to Buy the Car(2)

A: That car is exactly what I want so I probably should buy it. B: From what I see, it's a good deal. Should a mechanic check it out for you? A: A mechanic looked at it for me on Tuesday when I first looked at it. B: It's good that you took care of t

英语情景对话-Deciding to Buy the Car(1)

A: I really like that car and I am thinking of buying it. B: Yes, I agree. Do you want to take it to a mechanic to have it checked out? A: I already took care of that yesterday. B: That's good. Have you discussed the price with the seller? A: Yes, I

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