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初一英语故事带翻译欣赏 One day, Ping Gong, the King of the State of Jin, said to his minister Shi Kuang: I am over 70 years old. Though I am eager to read some books, I feel it is too late. Shi Kuang said: Too late? Why dont you light the candle? Ping Gong said: I am serious. But you go so far as to make fun of me! Shi Kuang said: How dare I, a blind minister, make fun of Your Majesty? I heard that when a man in his youth is fond of studying, he is like the rising sun, brilliant and magnificent; when a man in the prime of life is fond of studying, he is like the sun at noon, with still half a days good time ahead; when a man in his old age is fond of studying, he is like the flame of a candle. Though the light is failing, it is better than groping in the dark. Hearing Shi Kuangs words, Ping Gong of Jin said with pleasure: How well you have put it! 有一天，晋国君主晋平公对他的臣子师旷说：“我已经七十多岁了，虽然很想读些书，但是，总觉得时间太晚了!” 师旷说：“时间太晚吗?为什么不把蜡烛点起来呢?” 平公说：“我和你说正经话，怎么，你竟和我开起玩笑来了!” 师旷说：“我这个双目失明的臣子，哪里敢和大王开玩笑!我听说，一个人在少年的时候好学，就像初升的太阳那样，辉煌而灿烂;壮年的时候好学，犹如正午的太阳，还有半天的好时光呢;老年的时候好学，就像蜡烛的火焰一样。蜡烛的光亮虽然是有限的，但是有了它，总比在黑暗中摸索着前进要好些吧!” 听了师旷的话，晋平公高兴地说：“你说得多好啊!” Tian Rao had served Ai Gong, King of the State of Lu, for many years, but he was never appointed to any important position. One day, Tian Rao said to Ai Gong of Lu: I am going to leave Your Majesty, and fly high and far to distant places like the swan goose. What do you mean? asked Ai Gong. Tian Rao replied: Havent Your Majesty seen a rooster before? It has a red cockscomb on its head and looks very elegant. It has sharp claws on its feet and is of martial bearing. When facing enemies, it is very brave and vigorous and fights to the bitter end. When it fords food, it will call its pals to enjoy together, and is very kind. It keeps watch during the night and crows at dawn, never bungles matters and is very honest. Though the rooster has these five merits, Your Majesty still order your subordinates to cook it for foo