The Horse and the Wasp(在线收听

    A wasp had severely stung a horse,and the latter kicked and pranced about,with the intention of destroying its tormentor.“Your exertion is in vain,”said the wasp,“for I am in such a secure place on your flank,that you cannot hurt me.”The horse then tried the effect of mild treatment,and begged the wasp to desist;which drew the following reply from the little insect:“Mild words will often effect what rude and violent treatment cannot-as a proof of which,I will sting you no more.Exercises:
    判断对(T)、错(F):
    ① The horse was stung by a wasp one day.② The horse intended not to destroy the wasp.③The wasp will sting the horse no more because of the mild words.

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