Yum
The warrior stared back at Jack and Annie.
"We were helping one of your honey guides,"saidAnnie.
The warrior was as still as a statue.
“We didn't mean to steal anything,”Jack said.”Infact,it's all yours.We've had enough."
"Lots of good honey still there,"Annie said,smiling.The warrior narrowed his eyes.
Is he angry?Jack wondered.
“I'm sorry we were trespassing,"said Jack."Wecome in peace.In fact,we bring gifts."He picked up his backpack and held it out to the warrior
The warrior still didn't move."This?"Jack held up his book.
Nothing.
“Uh—”Jack reached into his pack.He pulled out the big jar of peanut butter.
1. warrior：/ˈwɒriə(r)/ ，名词，意为“战士；勇士；武士” 。
例句：The brave warrior fought bravely in the battle.（这位勇敢的战士在战斗中英勇作战。）
2. honey：/ˈhʌni/ ，名词，意为“蜂蜜；蜜” 。
例句：Bees make honey.（蜜蜂酿造蜂蜜。）
3. statue：/ˈstætʃuː/ ，名词，意为“雕像；塑像” 。
例句：There is a famous statue in the center of the square.（广场中央有一座著名的雕像。）
4. narrowed：/ˈnærəʊd/ ，动词narrow的过去式和过去分词形式，意为“（使）变窄；缩小；眯起” 。
例句：The road narrowed as we drove deeper into the mountains.（随着我们开车深入山区，道路变窄了。）
5. angry：/ˈæŋɡri/ ，形容词，意为“发怒的；愤怒的；生气的” 。
例句：She was angry with him for being late.（她因为他迟到而生他的气。）
6. trespassing：/ˈtrespəsɪŋ/ ，动词trespass的现在分词形式，意为“擅自进入（他人土地或建筑物）；非法侵入” 。
例句：He was accused of trespassing on private property.（他被指控非法侵入私人财产。）
7. gifts：/ɡɪfts/ ，名词gift的复数形式，意为“礼物；礼品” 。
例句：She received many beautiful gifts on her birthday.（她在生日那天收到了许多漂亮的礼物。）
8. peanut butter：/ˈpiːnʌt bʌtə(r)/ ，名词短语，意为“花生酱” 。
例句：I like to spread peanut butter on bread.（我喜欢把花生酱涂在面包上。 ）
"Peanut butter!"He pulled out the loaf of bread."Bread!Hey.Hey!How about a peanut butter and honey sandwich?"
"Yum!"Annie said,watching the warrior.The warrior stared at the food."We'll show you,"said Jack.
As Jack unwrapped the bread,his hands shook Annie opened the jar.
"We don't have anything to spread it with,"she said."Use your fingers,"said Jack.
"Excuse me,"Annie said to the warrior."I have touse my fingers.But they're pretty clean.An elephant just
"Just do it,Annie!"said Jack."Okay,okay."
She spread the peanut butter onto a slice of bread with her fingers.At the same time,Jack spread the honey from the beehive on another slice.
Jack and Annie put their pieces of bread together."Ta-da!"said Annie,handing the sandwich to the warrior.
The warrior took the sandwich,but he didn't eat it.He just looked at it.
1. loaf：/ləʊf/，名词，意为“一条（面包）” 。
例句：I bought a loaf of bread at the bakery.（我在面包店买了一条面包。）
2. bread：/bred/，名词，意为“面包” 。
例句：Bread is a staple food in many countries.（面包在许多国家是主食。）
3. sandwich：/ˈsænwɪtʃ; ˈsæn(d)wɪdʒ/，名词，意为“三明治；夹心面包片” 。
例句：She made a ham - and - cheese sandwich for lunch.（她做了一个火腿奶酪三明治当午餐。）
4. unwrapped：/ʌnˈræpt/，动词unwrap的过去式和过去分词，意为“打开（包装物）；展开；解开” 。
例句：He unwrapped the present and was delighted to see what was inside.（他打开礼物，看到里面的东西很高兴。）
5. spread：/spred/，动词，意为“涂；敷；展开；传播” ，此处是“涂”的意思 。
例句：She spread butter on the toast.（她在烤面包片上涂黄油。）
6. fingers：/ˈfɪŋɡəz/，名词finger的复数形式，意为“手指” 。
例句：He snapped his fingers to get her attention.（他打了个响指以引起她的注意。）
7. elephant：/ˈelɪfənt/，名词，意为“大象” 。
例句：Elephants are the largest land animals.（大象是陆地上最大的动物。）
8. slice：/slaɪs/，名词，意为“薄片；片” 。
例句：She cut the cake into slices.（她把蛋糕切成了片。）
9. beehive：/ˈbiːhaɪv/，名词，意为“蜂窝；蜂箱” 。
例句：The beekeeper opened the beehive to check on the honeybees.（养蜂人打开蜂箱查看蜜蜂的情况。）
10. sandwich：再次出现，同上述释义 。
例句：I like to have a turkey sandwich for breakfast.（我早餐喜欢吃火鸡三明治。 ）
"Let's make sandwiches for us,too,"Jack said.“Sohe doesn't have to eat alone."
They quickly made two more sandwiches.
"See,like this,"said Annie.She bit into hersandwich."Mmm...yum."
Jack took a bite,too."Mmm .."he said.It was really good.
Finally,the warrior bit into his sandwich.He chewed slowly.
"This is called a picnic,"said Annie.They ate their sandwiches in silence.
When they finished,Jack screwed the lid back on the peanut butter jar.
"Not bad,huh?"he said.
The warrior smiled.He had a kind,dignified smile.Jack and Annie smiled back at him.
Then the warrior turned gracefully and vanished into the trees.
"Oh,man,"said Jack.Part of him wanted to follow the silent warrior through the shadowy forest.
"Ready?"Annie asked softly.Jack nodded.
1. sandwiches： /ˈsænwɪtʃɪz/，sandwich的复数形式，意为“三明治；夹心面包片”。
例句：We packed some sandwiches for the hike.（我们为徒步旅行打包了一些三明治。）
2. chewed： /tʃuːd/ ，chew的过去式和过去分词，意为“咀嚼；嚼碎”。
例句：He chewed the meat carefully before swallowing.（他在吞咽之前仔细咀嚼肉。）
3. picnic： /ˈpɪknɪk/，名词，意为“野餐” 。
例句：We had a lovely picnic by the lake last Sunday.（上周日我们在湖边进行了一次愉快的野餐。）
4. silence： /ˈsaɪləns/，名词，意为“沉默；寂静” 。
例句：There was an awkward silence in the room.（房间里出现了一阵尴尬的沉默。）
5. screwed： /skruːd/，screw的过去式和过去分词，意为“拧；旋；拧紧” 。
例句：She screwed the cap back on the bottle.（她把瓶盖重新拧到瓶子上。）
6. butter： /ˈbʌtə(r)/，名词，意为“黄油；奶油” 。
例句：Spread some butter on the bread.（在面包上涂些黄油。）
7. dignified： /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/，形容词，意为“庄重的；有尊严的；高贵的” 。
例句：The old man has a dignified appearance.（这位老人外表庄重。）
8. gracefully： /ˈɡreɪsfully/，副词，意为“优雅地；优美地” 。
例句：She danced gracefully across the stage.（她优雅地在舞台上翩翩起舞。）
9. vanished： /ˈvænɪʃt/，vanish的过去式和过去分词，意为“消失；突然不见” 。
例句：The magician made the rabbit vanish.（魔术师让兔子消失了。）
10. forest： /ˈfɒrɪst/，名词，意为“森林；林区” 。
例句：There are many wild animals in the forest.（森林里有许多野生动物。）
Annie started to go.
"Wait,"said Jack.He put away the peanut butter and bread."We're going back to the tree house,right?We're not going to do anything silly,like rescue anything or chase birds.Right?"
"Those things aren't silly,"said Annie."Don't forget that the bird gave us the answer to the riddle."
"Oh.Right,"said Jack.
He looked at the little honey guide.She was on the ground,pecking at the honeycomb.
"Thanks,"Jack said to the bird."Have a good feast,"said Annie.
Jack put on his pack.Then he and Annie started out of the forest.
When they passed the pond,they saw the elephant still splashing in the water.He lifted his trunk.He seemed to be waving at them.
"See ya!"Annie shouted,waving back.
They rounded the bend in the river,then started through the tall grass.
As they walked back toward the tree house,they saw the wildebeests in the distance.There were still some crossing the river.
1. silly
- 释义：adj. 愚蠢的；傻的；荒唐的
- 例句：It's silly to believe everything you read on the Internet.（相信在网上读到的所有东西是很愚蠢的。）
2. rescue
- 释义：v. 营救；援救；解救 n. 营救；救援行动
- 例句：Firefighters rescued a child from the burning building.（消防员从着火的大楼里救出了一个孩子。）
3. honeycomb
- 释义：n. 蜂巢；蜂窝状结构
- 例句：The bees filled the honeycomb with sweet honey.（蜜蜂在蜂巢里装满了香甜的蜂蜜。）
4. splashing
- 释义：v. （使）溅起水花；拍打着水游；戏水（splash 的现在分词形式）
- 例句：The children were splashing in the pool and having a great time.（孩子们在游泳池里戏水，玩得很开心。）
5. trunk
- 释义：n. （象）鼻；树干；行李箱；躯干
- 例句：The elephant used its trunk to pick up the peanuts.（大象用它的鼻子捡起花生。）
6. bend
- 释义：n. 弯曲（处）；弯道 v. （使）弯曲；弯腰；俯身
- 例句：The road has a sharp bend ahead.（前面的路有一个急转弯。）
7. wildebeests
- 释义：n. 角马（wildebeest 的复数形式），一种大型群居的羚羊类动物，常见于非洲草原
- 例句：A herd of wildebeests migrated across the vast savannah.（一群角马迁徙穿过广袤的大草原。 ）
They saw a family of zebras grazing together
They saw lone giraffes walking from tree to tree,eating the leaves.
And they saw a bunch of lions sleeping in the shade of a tree—the same tree that the tree house was in.
"Whoops,"said Annie.Jack's heart gave a jump."So there they are,"he said.
1. family
- 释义：n. （统称）家人；家族；家庭；（动植物的）科 此处指“一群（动物）”
- 例句：A family of dolphins swam beside the boat.（一群海豚在船的旁边游弋。）
2. giraffes
- 释义：n. 长颈鹿（giraffe 的复数形式）
- 例句：Giraffes are known for their long necks and legs.（长颈鹿以它们长长的脖子和腿而闻名。）
3. bunch
- 释义：n. 一群；一束；一串；大量 v. 使成束（或团等）；捆扎
- 例句：A bunch of tourists gathered around the guide.（一群游客聚集在导游周围。）
4. shade
- 释义：n. 阴凉处；阴影；遮光物；色度 v. 为……遮阳（或遮阴）；挡住
- 例句：Let's sit in the shade and have a rest.（我们坐在阴凉处休息一下吧。）
5. Whoops
- 释义：int. （表示惊讶、慌乱、造成小失误时的叫声）哎哟
- 例句：Whoops! I almost spilled the coffee.（哎哟！我差点把咖啡洒了。 ）
