The Girl Who Learns Not to Give Up
这位不放弃的女孩
A story about determination and hope.
关于毅力与希望的故事。
Ages 5-8
年龄 5-8 岁
The Girl Who Learns Not to Give Up
The First Splash
第一次飞溅
Lily stood at the edge of the pool, her heart beating fast.
莉莉站在泳池边，她的心跳得很快。
The water looked deep and cool.
水看起来又深又凉。
She wanted to jump in, but she was afraid of the cold.
她想跳下去，但害怕水的寒冷。
Her friend Mia gave her a reassuring smile. "
她的朋友米娅给了她一个安慰的微笑。"
You'll do it," she whispered, but Lily was still nervous.
你会做到的，"她低声说，但莉莉仍然很紧张。
The Big Drop
大掉落
When Lily finally stepped onto the poolside ledge, her legs trembled.
当莉莉终于走上池边的台阶时，她的腿在颤抖。
The water seemed to wait for her.
水似乎在等她。
She took a deep breath, counting to three.
她深吸一口气，数到三。"
At "one", she dipped her feet.
一"时，她把脚尖先入水。
The splash startled her, and she flapped her arms wildly.
溅起的水冲击了她，她疯狂地挥臂。
The current pulled her a little, but she stayed afloat.
水流稍微推她一下，但她保持漂浮。
The First Failure
第一次失败
Lily tried again the next day.
莉莉第二天再次尝试。
She swam to the center of the pool, but she felt tired.
她游到了池中间，但感到疲惫。
The water felt like it was pulling her back.
水仿佛在拉她回去。
Her breath grew short, and she started to flinch.
她的呼吸变得短促，开始发抖。
Her teacher, Mr.
她的老师金先生说，"别停，继续拍手。"
Kim, said, "Just keep pumping your arms."
莉莉感到尴尬，走回了池边。
Lily felt embarrassed and walked back to the poolside.
The Whisper of Hope
希望的低语
That evening Lily drew a picture of a golden sun and a girl swimming.
那天晚上莉莉画了一幅金色的阳光和一个在水中游泳的女孩。
The sun was bright and she imagined herself reaching the far side of the pool. "
阳光明亮，她想象自己到达池塘的另一侧。"
Maybe tomorrow I'll do better," she whispered to her sketch.
也许明天我会做得更好，"她对着素描本低语。
The next morning she felt a little stronger inside.
第二天早上，她感觉内心稍微强壮了一点。
Perseverance Takes Root
毅力生根
Lily returned to the pool every day after school.
莉莉每天放学后都去池边。
Each time she practiced her breathing, her arms, and her kick.
每次她都练习呼吸、手臂和踢腿。
Though she still made mistakes, she remembered Mia’s smile and Mr.
虽然仍会犯错误，但她记得米娅的微笑和金先生的鼓励。
Kim's encouragement.
一个雨天，她游得比以前任何时候都远。
One rainy afternoon she swam farther than she had ever swum before.
她感到一股自豪。
She felt a burst of pride.
The Triumphant Splash
胜利的飞溅
Finally, Lily paddled all the way to the far side of the pool.
最终，莉莉划到池塘的另一侧。
The water kissed her cheek as she stepped out.
水轻轻吻着她的面颊，她走出来时同学们鼓掌欢呼。
Her classmates clapped and cheered.
莉莉意识到放弃从未是她的选择。
Lily realized that giving up was never her choice.
照镜子时，她看到一个永不停止尝试的勇敢女孩。
In the mirror, she saw a brave girl who never stopped trying.
