1、典范英语 6-7 英文原文第 1 页 共 2 页The Masked Cleaning Ladies of OmThere was a problem at the castle. “I give up,” said Mrs Binns, The royal cleaner, “theres too much work here for one person.” Mrs Binns gave Queen Norah the keys to the castle and left.Queen Norah told the rest of the royal family. “what are w
2、e going to do?” asked the Princess Jane. “For a start ,you cannot have your friends round here any more . said Queen North. “why not?” asked Princess Jane. “Because they make too much mess.” “perhaps we can all try to keep the castle tidy,” said King Harry. “Im sure that Captain Jones and Captain Sm
3、ith will help. I can even do a bit of washing myself.” “what!” shouted Queen Norah. “people will say that King Harry does his own cleaning! Never!” “we can put up an advert for a cleaner,” said Princess Jane. “Good idea,” said Queen Norah. “Write an advert at once.” Princess Jane wrote a notice. She
4、 pinned it to the castle door.The days went by and nobody came to ask about the cleaning job. The castle became dirtier and dirtier. There were no more clean clothes and no more clean plates. One morning Queen Norah heard singing coming from the kitchen. She popped her head round the door. She saw a
5、 shocking sight. King Harry was at the sink doing the dishes. Captain Smith was mopping the floor. Captain Jones was washing the royal shirts. “stop this at once, ” cried Queen Norah. “these are not jobs for a king and his captains. You should be out fighting dragons. ”“weve never seen any dragons,
6、dear,” said the King. “you have never even looked for them,” said Queen Norah.Queen Norah was so upset that she made up her mind to go on a royal tour that minute. and you three: dont even think about doing the cleaning, she added, you will go on a quest while Im away.a quest? said King Harry, he we
7、nt pale, a quest for dragons? you can look for them, too. Said Queen Norah. but the main job is to find a new cleaner. what about me? asked Princess Jane.You can stay at home and dont let any burglars in or your friends.Queen Norah sent for her royal cases and bags and began her royal tour.典范英语 6-7 英文原文第 2 页 共 2 页King Harry, Captain Jones and Captain Smith set off on their quest for a cleaner. They looked very unhappy.Princess Jane waved them goodbye. its not fair. Sniffed Princess Jane. everyones off on quests and tours, and I am stuck on my own in this smelly old castle.
