短文一：The Ant and the Dove（蚂蚁与鸽子）
From 胎教英语短文每日一读
One day a little ant fell into a stream. A dove saw him and dropped a leaf to save him. Later, when a hunter tried to shoot the dove, the ant bit his foot, making him miss. The dove thanked the ant, showing how kindness is always rewarded.
翻译：
一只蚂蚁掉进溪流中，鸽子扔下一片叶子救了它。后来猎人要射杀鸽子时，蚂蚁咬伤猎人，鸽子得以逃脱。善行终有善报。
短文二：The Bookseller’s Lesson（书商的教训）
From 胎教英语短文每日一读
A stingy bookseller refused to pay a doctor until the doctor came to his shop. When the doctor charged him two pounds for the visit, the bookseller learned that avoiding small costs can lead to bigger ones.
翻译：
一位吝啬的书商受伤后不愿花钱看医生，直到医生来店里买书时他才求诊，结果被收取双倍费用。故事讽刺了因小失大的行为。
短文三：A Day at the Beach（海滩一日）
From 简单英语练习短文
We built sandcastles, swam in the ocean, and laughed under the sun. The salty breeze and crashing waves made it a perfect summer day.
翻译：
我们在海边堆沙堡、游泳，阳光下的笑声与咸咸的海风交织，成为夏日最美好的回忆。
短文四：The Power of Smiling（微笑的力量）
From 高中英语范文
Smiling is like sunshine that brightens others’ days. Even when you’re unhappy, forcing a smile can lift your mood and attract friends.
翻译：
微笑如阳光般温暖他人。即使不快乐时，试着微笑也能改善心情，并吸引更多朋友。
学习建议与资源推荐
1. 每日外刊精读
2. 分级阅读材料
3. 趣味主题练习
4. 语法强化
明日计划：可选择 English Reading Passages（网页61）的“Daily Reads”系列，或尝试在 Duolingo（网页48）完成一篇主题短文互动练习。坚持每日一读，语言能力将稳步提升！
