The New Story of the Hare and  the Tortoise

                 横林实验小学 张昕瑜

Since the hare failed in the race with the tortoise, he has been waiting for another race with the tortoise again.

One day, he meets the tortoise. He says, “Do you dare to have a race with me again? Last time I failed because I was too proud.In fact，I can run faster than you. Let‘s have a race again, OK” The tortoise agrees. So they invite Mr. Lion to be the referee (裁判).

When Mr. Lion shoots the gun, they begin to run. While running, the hare thinks, “I mustn’t stop. I mustn’t be proud” Suddenly (突然), there is a river in front of him. The river is very deep and the hare can’t swim. ”What should I do? What should I do? The tortoise is coming. I’ll fail again.” The hare is so worried that he cries.

After a while, the tortoise comes to the river. He sees the hare crying and says, ”Don’t worry. Let me help you.” He has the hare sit on his back. They swim across the river together.

Then, they begin to climb up the hill. But the hill is too steep and the tortoise can’t climb up. The hare also helps him.

They reach the end together. The lion holds their hands and says,” The hare and tortoise are both champions.”