16.话题十六 文娱与体育.docxVIP

话题十六　文娱与体育 一、阅读理解 A[2021盐城] Narrator: There once was a beautiful princess whose favorite amusement was a golden ball. One day the princess tossed the ball too high, and it landed in the well. As the princess cried over her lost treasure, she heard someone ask a question. Frog: Why are you so sad, beautiful princess? Narrator: The princess looked around and saw only a frog. Princess: My favorite golden ball fell into the well. Frog: I can retrieve it for you, but first, you must agree to one condition. You must promise to take me home and be my friend. Narrator: The princess didnt want to be friends with a frog, but she promised anyway. When the frog brought her the ball, the princess snatched it from him and hurried home! Frog: What a selfish princess! Im certain that she has forgotten her promise. Ill just hop over to the castle to remind her. Narrator: The frog hop-hop-hopped through the grass and knocked on the heavy door of the castle. Princess: What are you doing here, you bumbling frog? Frog: Dear princess, I am here to remind you of the promise you made. Narrator: The princess slammed the door in the frogs face with a big BANG. King: I heard a door slam. Whats happening? If you made a promise, you must honor it. Narrator: The princess was angry but obeyed her father. So, the king, the princess, and the frog enjoyed dinner together. It was mutton stew, the cooks specialty. Frog: I was hungry, but now Im full. Thank you for dinner. Kindly show me to my bed now. Narrator: The princess did as she was asked, but the frog looked sad! Frog: You have welcomed me into your home, but I can tell that you dont want to be my friend. Narrator: The princesss face went red, for what the frog said was true. She bent down to kiss the frog, but ended up kissing a prince. Frog: I am a prince who was turned into a frog, and your kiss turned me back. Thank you, dear friend! Narrator: The prince and princess were wonderful friends from that day on and lived happily ever a