The Nightingale and the Swallow

The swallow advised the nightingale to make the nest under the roofs of men and live near them, as she did.

“No, thank you,” replied the nightingale. “I don't want to revive the memories of my past misfortunes, so I would rather live in the fields .”

· People who have suffered misfortunes always wish to avoid the places where they happened before.

● roof [ru:f] n. 屋顶

▲ revive [rɪˈvaɪv] v. 唤起

● field [fi:ld] n. 田野

● avoid [əˈvɔɪd] v. 避开；避免

1. The eagle in The Eagle and the Fox made a nest___.

A. in the bushes

B. at the foot of the tree

C. in the branches

2. The dung beetle in The Eagle and the Dung Beetle rolled , flew to Jupiter and threw it on his lap.

A. a snow ball

B. a dung ball

C. a mug ball

3. Where will the nightingale in The Nightingale and the Swallow live?

A. She will live in the fields.

B. She will live in the rooms of men.

C. She will live under the roofs of men.