<p class="ql-block">Once upon a time, there was a little rooster and a little duckling who decided to go out and play together. They ventured into a grassy field, where the little rooster found a treasure trove of worms and gleefully feasted on them. However, the little duckling couldn't manage to catch any worms and grew increasingly frustrated, eventually breaking into tears.</p><p class="ql-block">The compassionate little rooster, noticing his friend's distress, didn't hesitate to come to the rescue. Whenever he managed to snatch a worm, he willingly handed it over to the little duckling, offering not only nourishment but also a display of their unbreakable bond.</p><p class="ql-block">Their journey continued, leading them to the banks of a small river. Looking at the rippling water, the little duckling turned to the rooster and kindly said, "Dear Rooster, I'm going to swim into the river and catch some fish for you to enjoy." The little rooster, inspired by his friend's dedication, chirped excitedly, "I want to come too!"</p><p class="ql-block">However, the little duckling, ever cautious, expressed concern, "Oh no, Rooster Brother, it's not safe. You don't know how to swim, and there's a risk you might drown." Despite the duckling's well-intentioned warning, the curious little rooster remained unconvinced. Determined to prove himself, he secretly followed the duckling into the water.</p><p class="ql-block">In the midst of the river, the little duckling skillfully plunged into the water, using its natural abilities to hunt for fish. Suddenly, amid the gentle splashes of the river, the little duckling's keen ears picked up a desperate cry for help. It was the little rooster, struggling in the water and calling out for assistance.</p><p class="ql-block">Without hesitation, the resourceful little duckling swam swiftly to his friend's side. Using its strong wings and sturdy body, it offered the little rooster a safe perch on its back. With the rooster comfortably situated, the duckling carefully made its way back to the riverbank.</p><p class="ql-block">As the rooster stepped onto solid ground, his face lit up with gratitude and relief. Looking up at the little duckling, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Thank you so much, Duckling Brother. You truly saved me."</p><p class="ql-block">Their shared adventure not only forged a deeper friendship but also imparted a valuable lesson in teamwork, support, and the power of relying on one another's strengths in times of need.</p><p class="ql-block">小公雞和小鴨子</p><p class="ql-block">小公雞和小鴨子一塊兒出去玩。</p><p class="ql-block">他們走進(jìn)草地里。小公雞找到了許多蟲子，吃得很歡。小鴨子捉不到蟲子，急得直哭。小公雞看見了，捉到蟲子就給小鴨子吃。</p><p class="ql-block">他們走到小河邊。小鴨子說:"公雞弟弟，我到河里捉魚給你吃。"小公雞說:"我也去。"小鴨子說:"不行，不行，你不會(huì)游泳，會(huì)淹死的!"小公雞不信，偷偷地跟在小鴨子后面，也下了水。</p><p class="ql-block">小鴨子正在水里捉魚，忽然，聽見小公雞喊救命。他飛快地游到小公雞身邊，讓小公雞坐在自己的背上。小公雞上了岸，笑著對(duì)小鴨子說:"鴨子哥哥，謝謝你。"</p><p class="ql-block">中文原文為小學(xué)語文教材課文《小公雞和小鴨子》，翻譯時(shí)略有擴(kuò)展。</p>