读英文微小说，习得英语词汇 | Words on a Coffee Sleeve

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。

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TheMaple & Bean Caféwas known for its warm wooden interiors, jazz music, and a quiet charm that made time feel slower. Every day, students and office workers dropped by, leaving behind not just empty cups but also the soft murmur of conversations.

Claire, a freelance writer, had a habit of working at the same corner table every Thursday. One afternoon, when she picked up her latte, she noticed something unusual—words scribbled on the paper sleeve:

“If you’re reading this, I hope your day turns out better than you expect. – J”

Claire smiled. She wasn’t sure who J was, but the simple message brightened her day. The following week, she decided to respond. She wrote on the sleeve of her cup:

“It’s better already. Thank you. – C” and left it on the counter.

The next Thursday, her barista handed her a cup with another message:

“Glad to hear that, C. What’s your favorite song today? – J”

And so began asilent conversation through coffee sleeves. Week after week, they wrote about favorite books, rainy day thoughts, and little life moments.

One rainy Thursday, Claire wrote:

“If you want to talk for real, I’ll be in the corner at 4 p.m.”

At 4:05, a young man with a warm smile walked over, holding his coffee cup.
“Hi,” he said. “I’m J.”

And just like that, a new chapter began—over coffee, words, and quiet laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

What did Claire first find on the coffee sleeve?
A. A phone number
B. A kind message from J
C. A poem
D. A drawing

How did Claire respond to J?
A. By writing on the sleeve of her cup
B. By leaving a note on the table
C. By talking to the barista
D. By sending an email

What time did Claire suggest meeting J?
A. 2 p.m.
B. 3 p.m.
C. 4 p.m.
D. 5 p.m.

Answers

B

A

C

Key Vocabulary & PhrasesEnglish中文翻译

paper sleeve

纸杯套

scribbled

潦草写下的

brighten someone’s day

让某人的一天更美好

silent conversation

无声的交流

barista

咖啡师

rainy day thoughts

雨天的心绪

freelance writer

自由撰稿人

murmur of conversations

低声交谈

warm smile

温暖的微笑

a new chapter began

新篇章开始

中文全文翻译咖啡杯套上的字

枫豆咖啡馆因其温暖的木质装修、悠扬的爵士乐和安静的氛围而闻名，让时间似乎慢了下来。每天都有学生和上班族来这里，不仅留下了空咖啡杯，也留下了低声交谈的呢喃。

克莱尔是一名自由撰稿人，每周四都有在同一张角落桌子写作的习惯。那天下午，她拿起拿铁时，注意到一个特别之处——咖啡杯套上写着字：

“如果你看到这条信息，希望你今天比想象中更快乐。——J”

克莱尔微笑了。她不知道J是谁，但这简单的一句话让她的那天变得更亮。下一周，她决定回应。她在自己的咖啡杯套上写下：

“已经更好了，谢谢你。——C” 并把它留在柜台上。

下一个星期四，咖啡师递给她一杯咖啡，上面写着：

“很高兴听到这个，C。今天你最喜欢的歌是什么？——J”

于是，他们通过咖啡杯套开始了一段无声的对话。一周又一周，他们写下关于最喜欢的书、雨天的心绪，以及那些生活中小小的瞬间。

某个雨天的星期四，克莱尔写下：

“如果你想真正聊聊，我下午4点会在角落。”

下午4点05分，一个带着温暖笑容的年轻男子走了过来，手里拿着自己的咖啡。
“你好，”他说，“我是J。”

就这样，一个新篇章，在咖啡、文字和安静的笑声中展开。

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