The Lion and the Mouse 獅子與老鼠

3 Characters:

Narrator

Lion

Mouse

Narrator: A long time ago, in a big forest, there was a strong Lion. The Lion was famous for being powerful. (Lion comes in, makes a big noise)

Lion: (Roaring) I am the king here! Everyone listens to me!

Narrator: Close by, in a small home, lived a tiny but brave Mouse.

Mouse: (Laughing) I might be small, but I'm smart. I think being strong means more than just size.

Narrator: One day, while the Lion was sleeping under a tree, the Mouse walked by.

Mouse: (Curious) Oh, look at the big Lion! I wonder if I can be friends with such a strong animal.

Narrator: The Mouse went up to the Lion carefully and climbed on its paw.

Mouse: (Whispering) Hi, Mr. Lion. I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to talk.

Lion: (Waking up) Huh? What's this? A tiny thing talking to me?

Mouse: (Polite) Yes, Mr. Lion. I want to be your friend.

Narrator: The Lion thought it was funny and decided not to hurt the Mouse.

Lion: (Laughing) A friend from a Mouse? Let's see what happens.

Narrator: As time went on, the Lion and the Mouse spent time together, sharing stories and laughing.

Mouse: (Happy) See, Mr. Lion? Even though we're different, we can still be pals!

Lion: (Smiling) You're right. Different is okay. I'm happy to have you as a friend.

Narrator: One day, when they were near a trap, the Lion fell in by mistake.

Lion: (Calling for help) Help! I'm stuck!

Mouse: (Determined) Don't worry, Mr. Lion! I'll save you!

Narrator: The Mouse used its small size to get into the hole and chewed on the ropes that held the Lion.

Lion: (Thankful) Thank you, my brave friend!

Narrator: With the Mouse's help, the Lion got out of the trap. The Lion learned that even small things can be a big help.

Lion: (Humble) I was wrong about you, my friend. You showed me that real strength isn't just muscles.

Narrator: After that day, the Lion and the Mouse were close friends. They showed everyone in the forest that true strength is also about being kind and helping others.

Mouse: (Proud) Our friendship reminds everyone that even strange friends can make big changes.

Narrator: And they all lived happily together, proving that friendship is a wonderful thing.

(All characters gather and take a bow)

Narrator: The end.

[End of script.]

獅子與老鼠 

敘述者：很久以前，在一片大森林裡，有一隻強大的獅子。這隻獅子以強大聞名。（獅子進來，發出巨大的咆哮聲）

獅子：（咆哮）我就是這裡的國王！每個人都聽我的！

敘述者：不遠處，在一個小家中，住著一隻小小卻勇敢的老鼠。

老鼠：（笑著）我雖然小，但我很聰明。我認為強大意味著不僅僅是體型。

敘述者：有一天，獅子正在樹下睡覺，老鼠經過。

老鼠：（好奇）哦，看那隻大獅子！我想知道我能不能和這麼強大的動物做朋友。

敘述者：老鼠小心地走到獅子身邊，爬到它的爪子上。

老鼠：（輕聲）嗨，獅子先生。我不是來傷害你的，我只是想聊聊天。

獅子：（醒來）嗯？這是什麼？一個小小的東西和我說話？

老鼠：（客氣）是的，獅子先生。我想成為你的朋友。

敘述者：獅子覺得這很有趣，決定不傷害老鼠。

獅子：（笑）一個老鼠的朋友？讓我看看會發生什麼。

敘述者：隨著時間的推移，獅子和老鼠一起度過時間，分享故事並笑著。

老鼠：（開心）看，獅子先生？即使我們不同，我們仍然可以成為朋友！

獅子：（微笑）你說得對。不同沒問題。我很高興能有你做朋友。

敘述者：有一天，當他們在一個陷阱附近時，獅子不小心掉進去了。

獅子：（呼救）救命！我被困住了！

老鼠：（決心）別擔心，獅子先生！我會救你的！

敘述者：老鼠利用自己的小尺寸進入陷阱裡，咬斷了固定獅子的繩子。

獅子：（感激）謝謝你，我的勇敢朋友！

敘述者：在老鼠的幫助下，獅子爬出了陷阱。獅子明白了，即使是小事物也可以提供很大的幫助。

獅子：（謙虛）我對你有誤解。你向我展示了真正的力量不僅僅是肌肉。

敘述者：從那天起，獅子和老鼠成為了親密的朋友。他們向森林中的每個人展示，真正的力量也包括善良和幫助他人。

老鼠：（自豪）我們的友誼提醒著每個人，即使是奇怪的朋友也能帶來重大的改變。

敘述者：他們一起幸福地生活著，證明了友誼是一件美好的事情。

（所有角色聚在一起鞠躬）

敘述者：本劇終。

Vocabulary

1. Paw
2. • Definition: The soft part of an animal's foot, especially a cat, dog, or bear.
   • 爪子
   • Related Words: Foot, Claw, Hoof
   • Collocations: Animal's paw, furry paw, gentle paw
   • Example Sentence: The kitten played with a ball of yarn using its tiny paw.
   • 小貓咪用它的小爪子玩弄一團毛線。
2. Pal
3. • Definition: Informal term for a friend.
   • 朋友
   • Related Words: Buddy, Mate, Companion
   • Collocations: Good pal, old pal, close pal
   • Example Sentence: I'm meeting up with my old pal for coffee this afternoon.
   • 今天下午我要跟我的老朋友去喝咖啡。
3. By Mistake
4. • Definition: Accidentally; not intentionally.
   • Chinese (Traditional): 不小心地
   • Related Words: Accidentally, unintentionally
   • Collocations: Done by mistake, said by mistake, by mistake only
   • Example Sentence: I took the wrong bus by mistake and ended up in the wrong part of town.
   • 我不小心坐錯了巴士，結果來到了錯誤的區域。
4. Stuck
5. • Definition: Unable to move; fixed in place.
   • 卡住
   • Related Words: Trapped, Immobilized, Jammed
   • Collocations: Stuck door, stuck in traffic, get stuck
   • Example Sentence: The key got stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • 鑰匙卡在鎖裡，轉不動了。
5. Chewed
6. • Definition: Past tense of "chew," which means to bite and grind food with the teeth.
   • 咀嚼
   • Related Words: Bite, Gnaw, Munch
   • Collocations: Chewed gum, chewed food, freshly chewed
   • Example Sentence: The puppy chewed on the corner of the rug.
   • 小狗咬了地毯的角落。
6. Take a Bow
7. • Definition: To lower one's head and body briefly in acknowledgment or appreciation, often done after a performance.
   • 鞠躬
   • Related Words: Acknowledge, Applaud, Show appreciation
   • Collocations: Take a graceful bow, take a final bow, audience applause
   • Example Sentence: After the music recital, the pianist took a bow as the audience clapped.
   • 音樂會結束後，鋼琴家在觀眾拍掌時鞠了一躬。