The Maidens on the River Bank(在线收听

    On the river bank lived a number of maidens.One of them was very poor and could not afford a lamp.The others talked about it among themselves and wanted her to leave.When the one who could not afford a lamp was about to go,she said to the other girls,“Because I have no lamp I have often been here before you,cleaning up the place and getting the mats ready for you to sit on.Why do you grudge a little extra light that shines on these four walls?If you benefit me with a little light,what have you got to lose?I think I am of some use to you all.Why do you want me to leave?”
    The maidens discussed among themselves and decided that she was right in her arguments.Therefore she was asked to stay.Exercises:
    判断对(T)、错(F):
    ①The other maidens wanted the poor maiden to leave because she got no lamp.②The poor maiden did more work than the others because she got no lamp.③The others agreed to have her stay there.

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