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About us
Fables and Fairytales.com is a non-profit site for visitors from all over the world to share and read fables and fairy tales.
Our main objective is to promote the importance of such stories in developing culture, imagination and creativity. We believe that reading the fables and fairy tales from different cultures allow us to build a greater understanding and appreciation of the diversity around the world.
We organise storytelling sessions around the world. Watch out for our monthly “Fable and Fairy Tale” writing competition for different age groups. We also run the permanent “Fable and Fairy Tales” museum in Hanau, Germany, at the home of the Brothers Grimm.
Contact us at museum@fablesandfairytales.com to arrange your visit!
The museum is open to all individuals and school groups with a booking. A multilingual guide is available on request. No charges for guides and admissions but donations are much appreciated.
Ongoing Event: Find a Storyteller
Listen to a story come to life with some of best storytellers in the world. Choose from enthusiastic performers who will sing and act out a famous story for you, or an elderly grandmother who will charm the audience with her voice alone. We have more than 150 amateur and professional storytellers in our list.
Join us as a storyteller!
If you are passionate about being a storyteller, send us a video of a reading to storyteller@fablesandfairytales.com.
| Most of our storytellers are amateurs who do it for the love of the stories. Some are professionals who do charge for their services. Do contact to find out the cost, if any, for their services. |
Put up a great performance and we will include you in our list!
1.What is the main goal of Fables and Fairytales.com?
A.It provides visitors with teaching resources.
B.It promotes the reading of fables and fairy tales.
C.It promotes various writing competitions around the world.
D.It conducts tours and lessons at the Fables and Fairy Tales Museum.
2.How does the Fables and Fairy Tales Museum support itself?
A.It charges for admissions and guides.
B.It makes profits from advertisements.
C.It receives money from the Brothers Grimm.
D.It relies on the donations given by visitors to the Museum.
3.What can we learn about the storytellers?
A.They get paid from the website by the hour.
B.They are expected to be above sixty years old.
C.They will receive professional training in acting.
D.They are chosen by the videos they have provided.
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This site , all-birds. com, is about bird watching. Enjoy your browsing. There is much to learn and see.
Bird Watching Equipment
Some items that might make bird watching more enjoyable are binoculars （ 双目望远镜） , a camera, some kind of system for keeping notes, and maybe a back pack． Birders often keep lists of the birds they see along with notes about the habits． There is some great bird log software that will let you keep records on your computer． For more details on choosing binoculars see our Binocular -Optics page．
Clothes
If you are walking through a wooded area just wear clothes you would wear on any hike or field trip． You are best off wearing clothes with dull colors that mix into the background． Greens, browns, and grays are good． Avoid fabrics that rustle（沙沙响）easily． Depending on the birds you are watching you may want to get rain gear, rubber boots and warm clothing． For birds such as owls that you might look for in the evening a strong flashlight is also handy．
Choosing a Bird Field Guide
Take a good field guide to identify birds． Look for clear color pictures that make it easy to recognize one bird from another． Next to each picture should be detailed descriptions of each bird's anatomy, habits, and what it eats． The guide should have information about what habitat each species uses． Many guides have maps showing the range of different birds along with their migration patterns．
Where and When to see Birds
Learning the habitats of birds in your area will increase the number of birds you see, and make your birding more enjoyable． If you know that Meadow larks are likely to be in open grassy areas, and dippers are forage along stream beds, you may be looking for them if you are in those types of habitats． Edge areas where different types of habitats meet will likely have more species in them． You are more likely to see specific birds at certain times of the day． For example songbirds are easier to see two to three hours after dawn, or just before sunset． This is when songbirds are most actively feeding． Many small birds will be silent or even hidden during the rest of the day． After sunup is the best time to see eagles and hawks． Visibility is best for hunting at this time, and they can soar on the thermal currents from the warmed air． Birds like owls are more likely to be seen in the evening． Many shorebirds and waders rest at high tide and feed when the water rises or falls．
Photographing Birds
Patience in Bird Photography
Most birds are afraid of people, and all species have their own comfort zone． With a little time you can learn the comfort zone of the birds you are photographing． Once they know that you are not a threat you may be able to get closer．
Type or Style
Your reason for photographing birds may determine your style and the kind of equipment you use． If you are just recording the kinds of birds you see you don't need to get as close, and you can use less expensive equipment, then you need for high quality prints.
Photographing Birds in Flight
Photographing birds in flight can be fun． Many digital cameras have a tracking function． With these you focus on the bird, and then as you track it the lens will keep focus．
Use Your Yard
Choose an open area where the birds will get direct sunlight, showing off their magnificent colors．
Try using props
Birds will often land on a stick or post near a seed feeder before going to the feeder． The background was just an out of focus fence but you can use anything you want for a background, and then wait for a bird to perch.
1.The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. attract more people to photograph birds
B. help birders learn how to identify and understand birds
C. call on people to set some comfort zones for birds
D. inform birders of the results of a scientific research on birds
2.Clothes in ______ are highly recommended when you are going bird watching．
A. red B. yellow C. brown D. blue
3.________ are likely to be seen at 7 in the morning．
A. Owls B. Shorebirds C. Songbirds D. Larks
4.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. A stick in the yard may scares birds off when you are photographing them．
B. It will be wise for birders to hire a guide for themselves．
C. Birders have to bring some notebooks to keep records of birds' habits．
D. A flashlight will come in handy when you look for owls．
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DoSomething.org is the country’s largest non-profit organization for young people and social change. They provide some scholarships to reward teens who are social action leaders in their community. You may be interested in the following ones.
1. $2,000 Fight Climate Change like a Ninja(忍者) Scholarship
Ninjas release 86% less CO2 than the average person. Why? Because ninjas use a green form of transport ---- parkour(跑酷). DoSomething.org wants to teach you their ways of going green---- and offer the chance for a $2,000 scholarship. Submit(提交）one of your friends’ phone numbers. You’ll both receive a text message with ways to protect the planet, and you’ll be entered for the scholarship. Bonzail!
2. $3,000 Puppy Mills are Bad Scholarship
Use your phone to fight for millions of puppies born in abusive (虐待的) factory farms. Share a text messaging game on puppy mills with 6 friends and you’ll be entered to win a $3000 scholarship. Millions of puppies are born in horrible conditions each year, so puppy mills can make a profit. Invite your friends to step into the shoes of a pet store employee who discovers their store supports puppy mills. To enter for the $3,000 scholarship, visit www. Dosomething.org/puppy and submit six friends’ phone numbers.
3. $5,000 Safe Driving Scholarship
When you text while driving at 55 mph, your eyes go off the road for the length of an entire football field. Tell your friends about the danger of texting while driving to enter to win a $5000 scholarship. After entering, we’ll send you a free pair of “thumb socks” ---- a physical reminder to stop texting while driving. Send us a picture of you with your thumb socks and you’ll double your chance of winning the $5,000 scholarship.
1.What do the scholarships mentioned in the passage have in common?
A. They are provided by DoSomething.org.
B. They offer a small gift to every attendant.
C. They require attendants to be top students.
D. They require attendants to play a message game.
2.Ninjas contribute to environmental protection by ______.
A. giving practical advice
B. offering a scholarship
C. avoiding driving cars
D. influencing the young
3.To win Puppy Mills are Bad Scholarship, you have to ______.
A. work as a pet store employee
B. share a game with 6 friends
C. be good at playing games
D. love puppy mills very much
4.What’s the purpose of Safe Driving Scholarship?
A. To hand out more thumb socks.
B. To teach people how to drive.
C. To sell as many thumb socks as possible.
D. To warn people not to text while driving.
5.After sending your picture with your thumb socks, ______.
A. you will receive another pair of thumb socks
B. you will necessarily win the scholarship
C. you will win $10,000 scholarship
D. you increase the opportunity of winning the scholarship
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22. The Interactional Red Cross is______non-profit organization that cares for the wounded, sick and homeless in wartime, and victims________of natural disasters.
| A．the; the | B．a; the | C．the; 不填 | D．a；不填 |
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Thank you for visit to CCTV.COM. This site_________and will be back online in the not-too-distant future.
| A．had updated | B．will be updated | C．updated | D．is being updated |
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The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation and documentation of folk and traditional arts in the United States. NCTA presents the nation’s very finest artists in festivals, tours, international cultural exchange, workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, media productions, school programs, and other activities. It works in partnership with communities across America to establish new, sustainable traditional arts events that deliver lasting social and cultural benefits.
NCTA seeks Festival Support Staff for 2020 festival season to provide office and on-site support for three large-scale festivals. Positions available include:
Programming Administration Assistant
This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in history, arts management, cultural anthropology, and related fields.
Responsibilities include programming research, marketing and promotion, and event organization. The position may also be responsible for press and photo document management, social media updates, and customer service.
Qualified applicants will be detail-oriented(细心的) and organized, with excellent people skills and a general interest in the traditional arts. Computer literacy is essential. Contract runs May 1 - December 15.
Festival Assistant
This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in arts, culture, and event logistics(后勤) who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, collegial small-office environment.
The position provides festival staff support. Responsibilities include document creation, travel purchase, logistics support, data entry, and database maintenance.
Qualified applicants will be outgoing and open-minded, with effective oral and written communication skills and computer literacy. Prior experience with festival planning is preferred. Contract runs May 18 - October 30.
Production Associate
The Production Associate is a key member of the production team who will work closely with the Production Manager on all festival audio, backline, and lighting needs, from planning through implementation(实施).
The role will contribute to the following key tasks: advancing technical needs with artists, making tech books, accurate record-keeping, and working with NCTA and Festival staff to insure smooth on-site operations.
Qualified applicants will be responsible and adaptable, with excellent people skills. Prior experience in concert production is preferred. Contract runs June 15 - October 30.
All Positions: Experience with database entry, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat is required. Must have a clean driving record, or reliable transportation. Some evenings, weekends, and travel required.
All positions are full time with contract. Deadline is April 20, 2020.
More details and how to apply at: http//ncta-America.com.
1.According to the passage, NCTA ____.
A.focuses on cultural and art education
B.keeps a record of American traditional arts
C.enjoys economic benefits from communities
D.aims to help the artists in art-related activities
2.The programming administration assistant will probably_____.
A.plan and design program
B.create social networking websites
C.deal with complaints from customers
D.photograph newspapers and documents
3.What is the requirement for all the three positions?
A.Driving skills.
B.Communication skills.
C.Working experience.
D.Knowledge on traditional arts.
4.Once employed, one will _________.
A.work full time
B.travel every week
C.start the job in May
D.learn database design
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This site contains 100 original short stories about life in America. These stories are written for ESL(English as a second language ) learners who are, at least, high beginners. We want to help ESL students learn English as quickly and effortlessly as possible. Learning should be interesting, not boring. We hope that learners will find that these stories are of some help to improve their English.
The stories have interesting topics and are easy to understand. Each story comes with an audio narrative so that learners can listen as they read. The audio requires downloading the free Real Player. Each story contains a search for pictures, definitions, and pronunciation.“ Following each story are four sets of exercises, and each containing 10 items.
Exercise A is “Yes / No Questions”. The learner is asked questions like, “Does Sara have children?” The learner can then type in, “Yes, she does.” Then the learner can check whether it’s the right answer or not.
Exercise B is “Wh-Questions”. The learner is asked questions like, “Where does Sara live?” The learner can then type in, “She lives in Pasadena.” Then the learner can check his answer.
Exercise C is “Ask Questions”. The learner is given an answer like, “They have two children.” The learner must then type in a question like, “How many children do they have?”The learner can then check to see whether he is correct or not. Exercise D is “Dictation”. The learner listens to a sentence. Most of the sentences duplicate the sentences in the stories. The learner types the dictation and then checks to see whether he is correct or not.
Work on the site is in progress. Help us make it better as the years go by. We welcome all comments, suggestions, complaints, new ideas, and questions. Click here to send us emails.
1.Where does this passage come from?
| A．A newspaper. | B．A magazine. | C．A website. | D．A research report. |
2.The main purpose of this passage is to _____.
| A．tell English learners how to do exercises |
| B．ask the readers to help them improve the site |
| C．give a brief introduction of an English learning site |
| D．teach you how to download English articles |
3.All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT _______.
| A．the learners can listen to a story while reading it |
| B．there are pictures, definitions, and pronunciation, as well as exercises followed |
| C．new ideas and suggestions are welcomed |
| D．the stories are suitable for learners of different levels |
4.If you want to improve your listening ability, you may mainly do some practice in _____.
| A．Exercise A | B．Exercise B | C．Exercise C | D．Exercise D |
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Buy One Give One
Buy One Give One (B1G1) is a Singapore-based business and non-profit organization with a job to create a world full of giving. We help businesses around the world give back in meaningful ways so that they can create measurable and long-lasting influence. Since 2007, we have worked with more than 1,600 businesses creating more than 88 million giving activities.
Our business allows consumers, who may feel disconnected from the problems of the developing world, to become involved in social problems while still purchasing for themselves. For example, shoe brands like TOMS promise to donate one pair of shoes for every pair purchased. Soapbox gives soap to a needy child with every purchase. Watch company WeWood plants a tree every time you buy a watch. They have helped socially-conscious consumers purchase products and feel good about providing help to others.
See what some of our members say about being a part of B1G1.
*Karen Ormerod
Every product purchased at our store influences the lives of disadvantaged people in the world. I had never imagined I would be operating a business that could change people’s lives. We are making a real difference by just doing what we normally do. It is a wonderful experience.
*Ben Baker
What a good way of distributing resources to where they need to be, giving people the gifts of giving, and adding value to organizations along the way. We have already made 160,000 giving activities through B1G1. Giving has become a necessary part of our everyday business. It’s absolutely brilliant.
B1G1 focuses on the influence of giving on people’s lives rather than simply the amounts donated. Our programs stress giving habitually in order to create growing influence around the world. When you join the B1G1 giving program, you create your own unique giving stories.
We do hope you can become a member of us!
1.According to the passage, what does B1G1 do?
A. Donate the profits to the people in need.
B. Help consumers purchase their favorite products.
C. Give away something extra when a product is sold.
D. Instruct owners how to operate businesses effectively.
2.How do the members feel about themselves as a part of B1G1?
A. Confident.
B. Proud.
C. Generous.
D. Energetic.
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To invite businesses to B1G1.
B. To promote the products B1G1 sells.
C. To describe the gifts B1G1 gives.
D. To introduce the activities B1G1 involves.
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Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.
A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos(纹身) nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.
Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees, because those people represent the companies to their customers.
As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.
There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.
1.Which of the
following is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph2?
A. People’s appearances carry message about themselves.
B. Customers’ choices influence dress standards in companies.
C. Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.
D. Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.
2.What can be inferred from the text?
A. Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.
B. What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.
C. Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.
D. Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates.
3.Which of the following would be the best title for the text ?
A. Employees Matter
B. Personal Choices Matter
C. Appearances Matter
D. Hiring Managers Matter
4.The author’s attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may best be described as .
A. enthusiastic B. negative
C. positive D. sympathetic
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Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.
A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos(纹身) nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.
Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees, because those people represent the companies to their customers.
As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.
There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.
1.Which of the following is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph2?
A. People’s appearances carry message about themselves.
B. Customers’ choices influence dress standards in companies.
C. Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.
D. Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.
2.What can be inferred from the text?
A. Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.
B. What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.
C. Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.
D. Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates.
3.Which of the following would be the best title for the text ?
A. Employees Matter
B. Personal Choices Matter
C. Appearances Matter
D. Hiring Managers Matter
4.The author’s attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may best be described as .
A. enthusiastic B. negative
C. positive D. sympathetic
following is the newspaper editor’s opinion according to Paragraph2?