题型:任务型阅读 题类: 难易度:普通
全效学习 八年级下册英语强基专项突破练+热点冲刺组合练 时文组合训练(七)
From the moment my husband brought home a box of six chickens at the start of the pandemic (流行病),our nine-year-old daughter, Sophie, hasn't let them out of her sight. She named every one and was very upset when we wouldn't let them sleep in her bed.
Sophie takes at least one chicken with her when she is out. One hot day, she wanted to take Captain Flint to the river. I wasn't so sure about it: Could chickens swim? Sophie balanced a stick on her river tube(游泳圈) for Captain Flint to stay on, and the two floated (漂流) down the river.
Naturally, Sophi e dressed as a chicken in a festival and put Trixie in her arms. The reactions(反应) from neighbors were hilarious and they laughed, "Wait, is that a real chicken you're holding?"
The chickens are teaching us about love as well as loss and sadness. Sadly, Captain Flint died after an accident. We had a chicken funeral(葬礼), said a few words about what a good chicken she was, and thanked her for the joy she brought to our lives before we buried her. Sophi e painted a lovely picture in memory of her and has worn a cap with Captain Flint's picture ever since.
The chickens weren't allowed in the house until one evening after taking online courses when Sophie told me, "There's nothing to feel happy about." Since then, we've allowed one inside at a time if Sophie immediately cleans up after the visit.
The chickens brought a lot of joy back to our lives. In a few short months, they have taught us to accept what we can't change and find joy where we can. I am so grateful.
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