Digest: A bright-eyed boy discovers the power of listening and patience, learning that true respect comes from holding back the urge to talk over others.
Digest: 一个充满好奇心的男孩发现倾听与耐心的力量，学会了不急于抢话，从而真正尊重他人。
Alex was always the first to speak in class.
亚历克斯总是第一个在课堂上发言。
He loved sharing ideas about space, animals, and the newest comic book hero he had read.
他喜欢分享关于太空、动物和他刚读完的漫画英雄的想法。
His classmates sometimes got confused because his voice echoed over the teacher’s words.
朋友们有时会因为他的声音盖过老师的话而感到困惑。
The school bell rang, and Alex’s chatter filled the courtyard.
校钟响起，亚历克斯的喋喋不休充斥着操场。
He wondered if he could find a way to enjoy talking without disturbing others.
他想知道有没有方法能在不打扰别人的情况下继续讲故事。
On a sunny morning, Alex walked into Mrs.
在一个阳光明媚的早晨，亚历克斯兴高采烈地走进里维拉老师的教室。
Rivera’s classroom, brimming with excitement.
他们将开展小组项目，亚历克斯的耳朵立刻警觉，憧憬着未来的可能。
The teacher announced a group project, and Alex’s ears perked up, imagining the possibilities.
小组在组建时，一个叫萨姆的男孩开始解释他的科学想法。
The group was forming when a boy named Sam began to explain his science idea.
亚历克斯的心里一阵狂乱，想立刻插话。
Alex’s thoughts swirled, ready to jump in.
Just then, Sam paused and asked, “What would you add to make our project stronger?”
就在那时，萨姆停下来问道：“你会怎样让我们的项目更强？”
The room fell quiet, and Alex saw his hands tremble.
教室里安静下来，亚历克斯看到手心发冷。
He wanted to answer immediately, but a voice whispered in his mind that the teacher had said: “Listen first.”
他急着回答，却听见脑中传来一句老师的话：“先先听。”
Alex’s head lowered.
他低下头。
After school, Mrs.
放学后，里维拉老师找到亚历克斯。
Rivera approached Alex.
她说：“当你在别人说完后才开口时，你表现出尊重，也会让你的话更有影响力。”
She said, “When you speak after others finish, you show respect and gain more impact.”
她教他一个简单的技巧：说话前数到三，深呼吸，然后让短暂的停顿出现。
She taught him a simple trick: counting to three before speaking, breathing, or letting a short pause appear.
亚历克斯点头，决心练习。
Alex nodded, determined to practice.
The next day at recess, Alex watched his friends talk.
下课时，亚历克斯观察朋友们交谈。
When someone raised a question, Alex counted, smiled, and listened fully.
有人提问时，他数了一下，微笑，完全倾听。
He noticed how the conversation flowed better, ideas shared more clearly, and friendships grew.
他发现对话变得流畅，想法更清晰，友情更深。
His classmates appreciated how thoughtful he had become.
朋友们欣赏他变得体贴。
When the project day arrived, Alex led the group’s talk.
项目日来临，他带领小组发言。
He waited patiently for the teacher’s prompt, then spoke with confidence.
亚历克斯耐心等待老师提示后，信心满满发声。
The class listened and thanked Alex for his calm voice and clear explanations.
全班专注倾听，称赞他沉着冷静、言之有理。
Mrs.
里维拉老师笑得合不拢嘴，赞叹亚历克斯成长为倾听的大师。
Rivera beamed, proud that Alex had grown into a master listener.
End of story.
故事结束。