ANT AND GRASSHOPPER 美k2 英文版212

It was a scorching summer day. A colony of hardworking ants toiled diligently, carrying food to prepare for the upcoming winter. Meanwhile, beneath the shade of a tree, a group of grasshoppers engaged in playful activities.

那是一个酷热的夏天。一群勤劳的蚂蚁在努力工作，搬运着食物，为即将到来的冬天做准备。与此同时，在一棵树的阴影下，一群蚱蜢参与玩耍的活动。

Curious, one grasshopper questioned an ant, "Why are you working so diligently on such a hot day?" The ant responded, "Because we can't find food in winter, so we're gathering supplies for the colder months." The grasshopper, teasingly, remarked, "It's too early to worry about winter. You're foolish to work on such a hot day."

好奇心驱使，其中一只蚱蜢问了一只蚂蚁：“为什么你们在这么炎热的天气里如此勤奋地工作？”蚂蚁回答道：“因为冬天找不到食物，所以我们正在为寒冷的月份积存储备食物。”蚱蜢戏谑地评论道：“现在担心冬天还为时过早。在这么炎热的日子里工作，你们真是傻瓜。”

This comment angered the ant, prompting a sharp retort, "Well, go and play! You'll regret it when winter arrives."

这番话激怒了蚂蚁，引发了一声尖锐的反击：“好吧，去玩吧！等到冬天来临时你会后悔的。”

As summer faded away, winter descended. The grasshopper struggled to locate food, facing both the biting cold and persistent hunger. Desperate, he sought refuge at the ant's dwelling, knocking on the door.

随着夏天的逝去，冬天到来了。蚱蜢艰难地找寻食物，面对凛冽的寒冷和持续的饥饿。绝望之际，他在蚂蚁的巢穴寻找避难，敲响了门。

"Mr. Ant, I'm freezing and famished. I'm dying. Please, can you spare me something to eat?" he pleaded. The ant opened the door and sternly declared, "Mr. Grasshopper, you frolicked and sang, mocking us during the summer. Now, go and entertain yourself."

Days later, the grasshopper perished in the snow.

“蚂蚁先生，我冻僵了，饿极了，我快要死了。请您分给我一些吃的好吗？”他恳求道。蚂蚁打开门，严厉地说道：“蚱蜢先生，在夏天你嬉戏和唱歌，嘲笑我们。现在，请去自娱自乐吧。”

几天后，蚱蜢在雪地中离世。

This story tells us: Diligence and early preparation are keys to success, while laziness and procrastination may lead to difficulties.

这个故事告诉我们：勤奋和提前准备是成功的关键，而懒惰和拖延可能导致困境。