寓言故事生动有趣、情节富于变化,如能巧妙运用于课堂中,能增强学生的阅读兴趣,有效提高学生听说和写作能力 ,下面这些是小编为大家推荐的几篇初中英语寓言故事。

初中英语寓言故事1：The ass and his purchaser

A man wanted to buy an ass. He went to the market, and saw a likely one. But he wanted to test him first.

So he took the ass home, and put him into the stable with the other asses. The new ass looked around, and immediately went to choose a place next to the laziest ass in the stable.

When the man saw this he put a halter on the ass at once, and gave him back to his owner.

The owner felt quite surprised. He asked the man, "Why are you back so soon? Have you tested him already?" "I don't want to test him any more," replied the man, "From the companion he chose for himself, I could see what sort of animal he is."

初中英语寓言故事2:Belling the cat

Long ago, there was a big cat in the house. He caught many mice while they were stealing food.

One day the mice had a meeting to talk about the way to deal with their common enemy. Some said this, and some said that.

At last a young mouse got up, and said that he had

a good idea.

"We could tie a bell around the neck of the cat. Then when he comes near, we can hear the sound of the bell, and run away."

Everyone approved of this proposal, but an old wise mouse got up and said, "That is all very well, but who will tie the bell to the cat?" The mice looked at each other, but nobody spoke.

初中英语寓言故事3:The The ass in the lion's skin

An ass once found a lion's skin. He put it on, and walked towards the village.

All fled when he came near,both men and animals.

The ass felt quite proud. He lifted his voice and brayed, but then everyone knew him.

His owner came up and gave him a sound whipping.

Shortly afterwards,a fox came up to him and said, "Ah, I knew it was you by your voice."