H4_Franklin_has_the_hiccups 小乌龟学美语文本.doc

H4: Franklin has the hiccups. Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He liked playing soccer and he had fun playing chess too. But one day, Franklin was too worried to enjoy playing games. Mr. Owl. Yes, rabbit? How many squares can the horse move again? The ‘horse’ is called a ‘knight’, and it can move three squares in a ‘L-shape’. There sure are a lot of different moves to remember. That’s for sure. And a lot of different name to remember too. I get my brooks mixed up with my ponds. I believe you mean Rooks and Pawns, Goose. Oh yeah, that’s what I mean. I think this game is kinda hard too. I think chess is really fun. I like pretending I’m the coach and this is my team. Come on pawns, work together, work together. Bishop, get there and block the Queen, let’s hustle. Excuse me, I’m trying to concentrate. Oops. Sorry Beaver. Hmmm---no. Mr. Owl, I can’t move anywhere. Franklin can capture my king no matter what I do! You know what that means! Checkmate! Good game, Franklin. Yes, well done! You’re defeated everyone in the class, Franklin. Yeah, who are you going to play against now? I know who. Who? The chess champion from Cedar Brook school, that’s who! Really? Yes. Right here, tomorrow. Way to go!/ hurray for Franklin!/ How exciting!/ Alright Franklin. I can’t wait’ll the tomorrow’s chess match. You’d better practice, Franklin. That’s right. The Cedar Brook champion is probably really good! /Huh? Franklin doesn’t have to worry because he’s really, really good! And tomorrow he’s going to beat the socks off the champion from Cedar Brook and show everyone that ore school is the best! And our village is the best . That’s right./ Franklin’ll show’em! Hic…Hic… Excuse hic me, hic! I know what cures hiccups….I’ll give you a big scare! Hic…Hic… Try holding your breath! Hey! It worked! Thanks snail! You’re welcome Franklin! Bye! Goodbye! / See you tomorrow. / see ya! Do you want to come to my house and help me practice, Bear? /Kay! / Hic…Hic… Up…oh. The hiccups ar