摘要：英语阅读能力是英语学习者语言水平的体现。阅读对于学习者具有重要的作用，不仅能培养学生英语语感，还能促进词汇积累，提高写作水平。对培养学习者的英语综合能力大有帮助，同时也是学好英语的主要手段和有效途径。今后 给大家安排了每天500字的小说阅读，期待大家加入，一起

英语阅读能力是英语学习者语言水平的体现。阅读对于学习者具有重要的作用，不仅能培养学生英语语感，还能促进词汇积累，提高写作水平。对培养学习者的英语综合能力大有帮助，同时也是学好英语的主要手段和有效途径。今后 给大家安排了每天500字的小说阅读，期待大家加入，一起读英文原创小说。

每天500字阅读（朗读更棒），每个月就是1万5千字，每年的阅读量就可以达到高达18万， 这是一个很了不起的阅读量。同时，我们把词汇提取出来，真实语境，更有利于习得词汇，一起读起来。

The glowing light from the stone continued to illuminate the clearing, casting eerie shadows among the ancient oaks. As Oliver and Emily stood frozen in place, the light began to shift, forming the silhouette of a figure. Slowly, the figure stepped out of the light—it was a tall man with a long cloak and a staff, his face weathered yet kind. His eyes shimmered with a mysterious glow, as though they held the secrets of the ages.

“Who dares awaken the Keeper of the Circle?” the man said in a deep, resonant voice.

Emily and Oliver exchanged nervous glances. Finally, Oliver stepped forward. “We—we didn’t mean to disturb anything,” he stammered. “We were just curious about the legend.”

The man studied them for a moment, then smiled faintly. “Few have the courage to seek the truth,” he said. “This circle guards the memory of our ancestors. It holds wisdom that must be used wisely.”

Emily’s curiosity overcame her fear. “What kind of wisdom?” she asked.

The Keeper gestured toward the stones. “Each stone represents a principle: courage, kindness, honesty, patience, and curiosity. Together, they form the foundation of harmony. Those who understand this will find their own path to greatness.”

The hum returned, soft and steady. The Keeper looked at them solemnly. “You must decide if you are ready to carry this knowledge.”

Key Words:

illuminate - 照亮

silhouette - 轮廓

cloak - 斗篷

staff - 手杖

resonant - 洪亮的

stammer - 结巴

wisdom - 智慧

principle - 原则

harmony - 和谐

solemnly - 庄重地

中文译文：

石头发出的光芒继续照亮着空地，在古老的橡树间投下诡异的影子。奥利弗和艾米丽呆呆地站着，只见那道光开始变幻，形成了一个人影。慢慢地，这个人影从光中走了出来——是一个穿着长斗篷、手持法杖的高大男子。他的脸上布满了岁月的痕迹，但神情和蔼，眼中闪烁着神秘的光芒，仿佛承载着无尽的秘密。

“是谁唤醒了石圈的守护者？”男子用低沉洪亮的声音说道。

艾米丽和奥利弗对视一眼，满脸紧张。最后，奥利弗走上前一步，结结巴巴地说：“我们——我们不是故意打扰您的。我们只是对这个传说感到好奇。”

男子注视了他们一会儿，随后露出一丝淡淡的微笑。“很少有人有勇气寻求真相，”他说道。“这座石圈守护着祖先的记忆，里面蕴藏的智慧必须被明智地使用。”

艾米丽的好奇心压过了恐惧。“什么样的智慧？”她问道。

守护者指着那些石头。“每块石头代表一个原则：勇气、善良、诚实、耐心和好奇心。它们共同构成了和谐的基础。理解这些原则的人，将找到通向伟大的道路。”

嗡嗡声再次响起，柔和而平稳。守护者庄重地看着他们。“你们必须决定是否准备好承载这些知识。”

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来源：英语教学