Three fish lived in the sea. When they were young, their parents died.They had to look after each other.Finally, they grew up and to swim deeper and further.
One morning, the three fish were taken to shallow water by a big wave. A small boat was taken there, too.It was hard for the fish to go back to the sea because the boat was right in front of them.The largest fish realized that they were in danger, and said they had to find a way to leave there as fast as possible.The second largest fish agreed with his elder brother, but the youngest one did not.He said that there was much water for their activities, so he would not at all and still swam around happily.
At last, the largest fish returned to the sea by jumping over the lowest part of the boat. The second largest fish also succeeded in joining his elder brother in the other side of water.But the youngest one didn't follow them and still swam joyfully.
Two hours later, when the sun rose up, the water in the small shallow corner dried up. The fish who did not try to return to the sea died of lack of water.
-young [jʌŋ]adj.年轻的；没有经验的 n.青年人
典型例句
Cities have a powerful effect on young people.
城市对青年人有着强大的吸引力。
联想记忆
youth n.青年时期；青春；青年
youthful adj.年轻的；有青春活力的；年轻人的
old adj.老的；过去的；旧的
-die [daɪ]v.死；枯竭；消失；渴望
典型例句
The boss never cared whether a worker should live or die.
老板从来不顾工人死活。
最常用法
die a……death 死得……
die old 寿终
die away 渐渐消失
die off 相继死去
die out 灭绝
die from 因……而死
die of 因……而死
die for 极想得到
联想记忆
death n.死；死亡；毁灭；死因
dead adj.死的；不起作用的 adv.完全地
deadly adj.致命的；如死一样的 adv.非常地；如死一般
grow v.增加；生长；变成；种植；逐渐开始
-danger [ˈdeɪndʒə（r）]n.危险
典型例句
Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
孩子们每次过这条马路都面临着生命危险。
最常用法
in danger 处在危险中
out of danger 脱险
联想记忆
dangerous adj.危险的；不安全的
endanger v.危及；危害
safety n.安全；保险
-elder [ˈeldə（r）]adj.年龄较大的；年长的 n.长者；长辈
典型例句
We have been told to show respect for our elder.
我们被教导必须尊敬长辈。
最常用法
elder brother 哥哥
联想记忆
older adj.年长的
old adj.老的；过去的；旧的，破旧的；……岁的 n.旧时
younger adj.较年轻的 n.少年；儿童
senior adj.年长的 n.年长者；长辈
junior adj.年少的 n.晚辈
有三条鱼生活在大海里。在他们小的时候，他们的父母就死去了。他们不得不互相照顾。最终他们长大了并可以游得更深更远了。
一天早上，三条鱼被巨浪冲到一片浅水湾里。一条小船也搁浅在那儿。因为那条船正好堵住了去路，他们很难回到大海。最大的那条鱼意识到他们的危险，说他们必须要尽快找到一条路离开那里。第二大的那条鱼也同意他哥哥的意见，但最小的一条没有同意。他说那里有许多水供他们的活动，所以他根本不担心，还是在那里快乐地游来游去。
最后，最大的那条鱼从船的最低处跃过，回到了大海。第二大鱼也成功地到了他哥哥那边。但最小的那条鱼没有跟着他们，依然在那里优哉游哉地游着。
两小时后，太阳升起来，浅水湾里的水干涸了。那条没有回到大海的鱼儿因缺水而死掉了。