Forrest Gump Reading. 5

Author: Hai Qing
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Lang Lang Reading Excellence Series is a beautiful gift presented by the Foreign Languages Press to. It covers a wide range of topics and diverse styles; combines difficulty levels with precise annotations; and features innovative and lively layouts with numerous sections. Reading it will immerse you in the vibrant world of English, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm and appeal of English culture while rapidly improving your English skills in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
Forrest Gump is a man with an IQ of only 75. In school, to avoid bullying from other children, he follows a friend named Jenny's advice and starts "running." He runs to evade others' teasing. In high school, he runs into a football field to escape, which leads him to college. Forrest is admitted to college on an exception and becomes a football star, even meeting President Kennedy. After graduating from college, Forrest enlists in the Vietnam War. There, he makes two friends: Bubba, who is passionate about shrimping, and the formidable Captain Dan Taylor. At this time, Jenny has fallen into a life of debauchery. Forrest has always loved Jenny, but she does not love him. After the war, Forrest is honored as a hero and meets President Johnson. At a peace rally, Forrest meets Jenny again, and they have a fleeting encounter and separation. Guided by the motto "Do what you say you will do," Forrest eventually carves out his own path. Throughout his life, he meets many famous Americans. He exposes the Watergate wiretappers, serves as a member of the U.S. ping pong team in China, and contributes to the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China. The music legends Elvis Presley and John Lennon also create many iconic songs through their interactions with him.
Finally, Forrest becomes a successful shrimp business owner. To honor his friend Bubba, he founds Bubba Gump Company and gives half of the shares to Bubba's mother, while he himself becomes a gardener. Forrest experiences the changing tides of history, but no matter when, where, or with whom he is, he remains pure and kind. In his retirement, he often thinks of Jenny. At this point, Jenny has gone astray and is trapped in despair. Eventually, Jenny returns and lives with Forrest for a time. One night, Jenny embraces Forrest, and the next morning, she leaves quietly. Awakened, Forrest sits motionless on the bench in front of his door, then suddenly starts running. He runs across America and becomes famous again. After running for a long time, Forrest stops and begins to return to his hometown. Along the way, he receives a letter from Jenny. He meets Jenny again, and she has a son—his son. At this time, Jenny has been diagnosed with an incurable disease. Forrest, Jenny, and their son return to their hometown together, spending some happy days. Jenny passes away, and their son has grown to school age. Forrest sends his son to the school bus and sits on the bench at the bus stop, reflecting on his life's journey.