儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 11 The Suspects

Henry rushed out of his bedroom, followed by Benny. Whats all the commotion? Henry asked. Dont take another step, Violet warned. Henry glanced down and saw the water edging toward him. Curious, Benny ran forward and stopped abruptly when he found him

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 7 Glittering Yellow Eyes

The Aldens made up the beds with the brightly flowered bedspreads. Then they unpacked the matching drapes and in the afternoon, using the master key that Kay had given Jessie, hung them in Millicents and Catherines units. Neither was home so it was e

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 12 The Capture

Isnt that the hotel trying to buy your motel? Henry asked, frowning. Yes, Kay said. I knew of her connection with the hotel, but didnt let myself think about it. I didnt see how Millicent could be the one. I think, though, now is the time to ask Mill

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 5 Oranges and More Oranges

The next morning the sun shone brightly, but there was a nice breeze. It was a good day to help Kay, Jessie thought. The plumber had brought the missing part the evening before, and now the water was turned on. A painter went by the window. All was g

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 10 Running Water

Rolf! Henry shouted. Look at this! Rolf stepped off the ladder and walked over to Henry. What is it? Then he saw the black tar oozing over the new shingles. For Petes sake, he muttered, planting his hands on his hips and shaking his head Who did this

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Lights Go Out

The four Aldens watched the yellow eyes, too scared to move. Closer and closer they came. All at once Benny began to laugh. Its Willie, he hooted gleefully. Henry held the flashlight steady, and sure enough, as the cat crept to the edge of the roof,

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儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 4 Alligators and Swamp Birds

After one look at where the paint cans had been, Jessie hurried up the hill to get Kay. Rolf, who was working at the house that morning, and Kay ran down to the motel, followed by Aunt Jane and Jessie. Grimly, Kay surveyed the circles in the grass. S

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 3 Millicent Fair

The second day the four Aldens scraped and scraped the green moss from the bottom of the pool. Fortunately, it wasnt a very large area. Kay was pleased at how clean the empty pool looked. So pleased that she promised to have it filled with water the

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 2 The Empty Swimming Pool

Kay parked the van before her charming white house with a picket fence around it. The car had barely stopped when the children scrambled out. All at once they noticed a tall, black-haired man with a mustache. With his hands on his hips and his booted

儿童英语读物 The Old Motel Mystery CHAPTER 1 The Old Motel

Aunt Jane and the four Alden children, Violet, Benny, Henry, and Jessie, hurried out of the Miami Airport. They had arrived in Florida to visit Aunt Janes friend, Kay Kingsley. Grandfathers sister, Aunt Jane said, Hurry, children. She smiled to herse

简单慢速英语阅读:Roaches

She called the landlord. Her apartment was full of roaches. Roaches were everywhere. They were under the kitchen sink. They were in the kitchen cabinets. They were on the kitchen counters. They were in the oven. They were on the stove. She turned on

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(1)

A: I have a little problem with room 507. B: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals? A: I found cockroaches in my room. B: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable. A: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room. B: Sir, are you

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(4)

A: There's a major problem with room 507. B: I'm sorry to hear that. Please tell me the exact problem. A: This room is overrun with cockroaches. B: There has been an occasional silverfish in the hotel, sir. A: I stopped counting at nine. B: Sir, this

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(5)

A: I'm in 507, and I have a big problem. B: I'm so sorry. Kindly tell me what the problem is, sir. A: Everywhere I look, I see cockroaches. B: Perhaps you could look again, sir, to double-check. A: The next cockroach I see will be number ten. B: Mr.

旅馆英语对话-Cockroach Problem(6)

A: I have a little problem with room 507. B: Problems are what we're here for, sir. Please tell me your problem. A: This room is filthy with cockroaches. B: Were you wearing your glasses when you noticed them, sir? A: I've already seen nine of them a

美国国家公共电台 NPR Caught In The Extended Stay Motel Trap

NOEL KING, HOST: This summer, millions of vacationers are expected to visit Branson, Mo., to see acts like Tony Orlando and the Oak Ridge Boys. Summer is a boom time for Branson, but for many of the people who keep the good times rolling there, life

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