Bedside Lamp English Learning Reader Yangliu Feng

Author: Li Zhengshuan et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features:
Famous figures and experts in the field of English discuss reading: "A few dry English sentences about reading are not enough. Don't always put the purpose of reading on improving English. Reading is primarily about absorbing knowledge, and in the process of absorbing knowledge, language is naturally absorbed. Thinking in English is a realm that many English learners aspire to achieve, as it is the foundation for expressing thoughts fluently in English. For Chinese students living in a non-English environment, it is indeed very difficult to think partly or entirely in English, but it is not out of reach. From my own experience learning English, I have found that persistent extensive reading is one of the most effective ways to achieve this goal. For intermediate and advanced English learners, I particularly recommend English easy readers. The material should be easy to understand, with a strong narrative element, and the reading speed should be as fast as possible. The more you read, the better. This is a proven and effective method for learning English. The works included in this series are all worth reading in your lifetime. Reading these works not only improves your English level but also enhances your personal cultivation.
Natural and Fluent Language: All the readers in this series are written by American authors in fluent modern English. They have a deep writing foundation, which is difficult for non-native English speakers to achieve.
Easy to Understand: The book is written using 3,300 commonly used English words, making it easy to read. Difficult words are annotated, and the format is in English-Chinese, allowing you to read smoothly without flipping through a dictionary while lying in bed.
High-Quality Audio Cassette Provided: This allows you to practice listening after reading. Please note that reading requires quantity, and listening requires even more quantity. Extensive audio input is the source of in-depth English conversations. This series is designed for you to read in your free time after class or work. Its advantage is to help you integrate English learning into your life, making English a part of your life. This is the true essence of English success, and more importantly, the essence of success in any challenging endeavor.
The book tells a fairy tale about the pastoral life and touching friendships of several small animals living in nature—the mole living underground, the water rat living by the river, the badger living in the primeval forest, and the toad living in the toad's mansion. The mole, water rat, badger, and toad are four good friends. The mole met the water rat on a spring day and became good friends, starting to live together. The water rat is honest, kind, understanding, and always willing to help, showing meticulous care for the mole, who in turn is loyal and admires him greatly. The toad, living in the toad's mansion, is arrogant and self-centered, squandering the modest inheritance left by his father. He also loves reckless adventures and is easily bored with new things, always resorting to desperate means to obtain them. During an adventure with the mole and water rat, he sees a car and becomes obsessed with it, constantly buying cars, getting into accidents, and being hospitalized repeatedly. The toad's behavior worries his friends, who always try to help him change his bad habits and reform.
The mole, having long admired the badger living in the primeval forest, but unable to meet him, decides to visit him alone while the water rat is asleep. However, the dark and frightening primeval forest, with its various animals and sounds, scares the simple mole, who hides in a tree hole. When the water rat finally finds him, it is snowing, and they get lost in the snow but coincidentally find the badger's home. The badger and the mole instantly connect and become close friends.
The toad's obsession with cars leads him to steal and drive others' new cars, resulting in his imprisonment. Fortunately, he is helped by the jailer's daughter, who helps him escape disguised as a laundry woman, enduring many hardships to do so. Upon returning home, the toad discovers that the toad's mansion has been occupied by weasels, who are causing chaos.
In the end, guided by the badger, the four animals use their wits to cleverly defeat the enemy and reclaim the toad's mansion. The toad also reforms his faults. Meanwhile, the mole matures through life's trials, with the clever water rat and the steady badger's help.
This fairy tale is written in elegant prose, embodying the style of authentic British essays. It provides detailed descriptions of nature and is rich in wisdom. The story is, and at the time, it was hailed as one of the greatest children's literary works in English. The author gained fame in the British literary world as a result.