介绍:
The Birds and the Shivering Monkeys
1. Once upon a time, there was a huge tree on the bank of a river. The tree made a comfortable home for the family of birds who had built their nest on its branch. The birds were living there happily as the tree with its widespread branches sheltered them from scorching sun and heavy rains.
2. One day, when the sky was overcast with dark clouds, it rained very heavily. Some monkeys who were playing nearby the tree got drenched and ran for shelter under the tree. All of them were shivering with cold.
3. When the birds saw the monkeys in the pitiable condition, one of the birds said, “Oh, monkeys, you would not have to shiver like this, if you had built a home like us. You would not have to suffer like this. If we can build our nest with small beaks, then why can’t you? You have two hands and two legs. Why don’t you make a nice shelter for yourselves?”
4. On hearing this, the monkeys got annoyed and swore to teach a lesson to the birds. They said to themselves, “These birds are not afraid of the rain or the cold wind. They are living comfortably and that is why they are criticizing us like this.” As soon as the rain stopped, the monkeys climbed up the tree and destroyed the nest of the birds. They also broke the birds’ eggs and threw the young ones down.
5. The poor birds flew here and there in misery. They were full of regret for their words and realized that they should not have given advice that was not asked. Advice should only be given to the learned, wise and to those who ask for it. Never give advice to fools.
鸟儿和打寒颤的猴子
很久以前，在一条河的岸边有一棵大树。这棵树为鸟儿家族提供了一个舒适的家，它们在树枝上筑起了巢。鸟儿们在那里快乐地生活着，因为这棵树用它四射蔓延的树枝为它们遮挡烈日和大雨。
有一天，天空中乌云密布，雨下得非常大。一些在树旁玩耍的猴子被淋湿了，跑到树下躲雨。他们都冻得瑟瑟发抖。
当鸟儿们看到猴子们的可怜状况时，其中一只鸟儿说：“猴子们啊，如果你们像我们一样建了一个家，你们就不会像这样发抖了。你们就不会像这样受苦了。如果我们能用嘴筑巢，那你们为什么不能呢？你们有两只手和两条腿。你们为什么不为自己做一个漂亮的住所呢？”
听了这话，猴子们很恼火，发誓要给鸟儿们一个教训。它们心中默默说道：“这些鸟儿不怕雨，不怕冷风。它们生活得很舒服，所以才会这样批评我们”。雨一停，猴子就爬到树上，破坏了鸟儿的巢。它们还打碎了鸟蛋，把小鸟扔了下来。
可怜的鸟儿们充满痛苦地飞来飞去。它们对自己的话语充满了悔恨，并意识到它们不应该在没人问的情况下给出建议。建议只应该给有学问的人，有智慧的人，以及那
