THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET( short 24/50 )
Don't answer the question...It's part of the story...
Sorry!
Then the first snows came.The sparrow took a last chance with the pine tree, who said: I can't offer you much protection, I only have needles that let in draft But my answer is ... Yes.
Overjoyed, the sparrow took refuge there and you know what?
He survived the winter.The children returned and wept tears of joy.Upon seeing this, the Creator decided to punish all the other trees for their selfishness.From that day on, every tree lost it's leaves in winter, except the pine, who saved the sparrow.My grandmother told me this story.
Had you ever heard it before?You can answer now.Story is finished!
The story is very pretty.
But, the insulating properties of pine needles could not release the heat to create a warm enough cocoon for a bird the size of a sparrow.
Your grandmother lied to you.
So where were you headed, T.S. ?
To buy me a hot dog.
The old sea dog!
Captain's Choice!..
Quickly, it close in fifteen minutes.
Bye, Sparrow!..
See you, Bye!
I'm sure you will find your tree.
You too!
重点
take a chance on sth
to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice
We took a chance on the weather and planned to have the party outside.
refuge
refuge from sb
refuge from sth
shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.
A further 300 people have taken refuge in the US embassy.
They were forced to seek refuge from the fighting.
drift
Can you shut the door? There's a draft in here.
overjoyed
overjoyed at sth/overjoyed to do sth/overjoyed that.../extremely happy or pleased
He was overjoyed at my success.
We were overjoyed to hear their good news.
punish
punish sb for sth
punish sb for doing sth
to make sb suffer because they have broken the law or done sth wrong
Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
