英语阅读是个费时间的活儿，想通过阅读学英语，就需要付出大量的时间，但是备考期间时间何其宝贵啊，大家可没有精力花费大量时间阅读原著。
不少同学一拿起书就犯困，看着密密麻麻的英语单词，费脑又费眼，还不如直接洗洗睡了。
但是想要提高英语能力，这又是一个很好的方法，那么应该怎样保证自己读书不犯困呢？
读短篇不就可以了嘛，所以，今天为大家找到了这几本短篇名著，睡前花几分钟阅读，水平蹭蹭往上涨~
简单入门读物
1. Charlotte’s Web
《夏洛的网》
E.B. White E.B.怀特
This is a lovely novel that all age groups can understand. Aimed at native English speaking children, there are many adults who still say this famous book is their favorite.
这是一本美妙的小说，各年龄段的人都能理解。书的目标读者是以英语为母语的儿童，许多成年人仍然说这本著名的书是他们的最爱。
This is part of the national curriculum in many schools around the world, so it’s quite possible this book will also come up in conversation. You can almost guarantee that the majority of native English speakers have read this book at least once.
世界上许多学校的教学大纲里都有这本书，所以人们在聊天时也很有可能谈到这本书。几乎可以保证，大多数以英语为母语的人都至少读过一次这本书。
2. The Outsiders
《边缘小子》
S.E. Hinton 辛顿
This short novel is perfect for EFL learners. It has modern themes and typical teenage issues that people around the world have experienced.
这部短篇小说非常适合英语学习者。它主题比较现代，并且有大家都经历过的典型青少年问题。
There are very few cultural notes in this, which means you don’t need much background information. The sentences are short and easy to understand. The vocabulary is also very easy. You should be able to read this book without difficulty.
小说中的文化注释很少，这意味着你不需要太多的背景知识。句子简短，易于理解，词汇也很简单，你应该能够毫不费力地阅读这本书。
3. The House on Mango Street
《芒果街上的小屋》
Sandra Cisneros 桑德拉·希斯内罗丝
The great thing about “The House On Mango Street” is that it’s an interesting read. It’s written from the point of view of the writer. You can really feel what the protagonist (the main character) feels.
《芒果街上的小屋》的优点是，它是一个有趣的读物。它从作家的视角出发，让你切身体会到主人公（主角）的感受。
The sentences are really short so it’s also easy to understand. There are a few challenging words and a little bit of deive language, but you can usually understand them with the context. Another great thing about this is book is that it gives you a deep understanding of a different culture.
文中句子真的很简短，所以也很容易理解。其中有少部分具有挑战性的单词和一点点的描述性的语言，但你通常可以在语境中读懂它们。这本书的另一个优点是它可以让你对不同文化有深刻的了解。
4. The Giver
《赐予者》
Lois Lowry 洛伊丝·劳里
“The Giver” begins in a very interesting way and catches the attention of the readers from the beginning. It has easy-to-understand grammar. Most of the grammar is just past simple and past perfect.
《赐予者》以一种非常有趣的方式开头，从一开始就吸引了读者的注意。文章的语法简单易懂。大部分的语法都是一般过去时和现在完成时。
All of the sentences are short. This is a longer book. It’s really easy though, so you’ll finish it quickly.
所有的句子都是简短的，虽然篇幅相对较长，但它真的很简单，所以你很快就会读完。
5. Thirteen Reasons Why
《13个理由》
Jay Asher 艾雪
This story takes place in the present, which means the writer writes using simple grammar. All sentences are short and the vocabulary is relatively easy.
故事发生在当代，这意味着作家运用简单的语法写作。所有的句子都很简短，词汇也比较容易。
The interesting grammar and short paragraphs make this a quick and easy book for ESL learners. This is an award-winning book and on the NY Times best books list, so it’s worth a read.
它语法有趣，段落简短，对英语学习者来说简单易读。这是一本屡次获奖的书，并上榜榜《纽约时报》最佳书单，值得一读。
较难入门读物
1. Number the Stars
《数星星》
Lois Lowry 露易丝·劳瑞
This is a realistic novel. It’s based on history. Unlike other historical literature, it’s easy to understand.
这是一部很现实的小说。它以历史为基础，但不像其他的历史著作，它很容易理解。
如果你已经很了解第二次世界大战，那你可能会对这本书感兴趣。但如果你不是很了解世界大战，则不建议你阅读此书。因为你会太过专注于了解事实，而无法享受阅读。
2. The School
《学校》
Donald Barthelme 唐纳德·巴塞尔姆
The entire story is a dramatic monologue, and shows off Barthelme's token humor and excellent experiments with form.
这个故事就是一段充满戏剧性的独白，展现了巴塞尔姆标志性的幽默和在文体形式上的出色尝试。
在这个看似荒诞的故事里，橘树、小动物、收养的孩子都接二连三死了，学校里的孩子们感到困惑，不停地追问老师，就此展开对死亡、对生活意义的讨论……
3. The Looking-Glass
《窥镜》
Anton Chekhov 安东·契诃夫
契诃夫被称为“现代短篇小说之父”（“father of the modern short story”），他的作品特点是以人物为核心。
In “The Looking-Glass,” a woman feverishly attempts to seek help for her husband, sick with typhus, but is met with a surprise. This particular story nods to the author’s day job as a physician.
在《窥镜》中，一个女人疯狂地为她患了斑疹伤寒的丈夫寻求帮助，最终收获了一个大“惊喜”。这部作品刚好与契诃夫医生的职业相呼应。
4. A Wrinkle In Time
《时间的皱纹》
Madeline L’engle 玛德琳·英格
This book has a mix of shorter and longer sentences. The short sentences allow the readers to relax a little bit more. They also create the scene well and let you know what is happening through simple words.
这本书长短句结合。其中的短句子能让读者稍微放松一下，同时营造出很好的场景氛围，用简单的文字让你知道发生了什么。
书中有很多词汇要学习。如果你已经有了很多阅读英文小说的经历，这会是一本好书。准备好你的词汇笔记本，以便记录下你想学的一些很酷的词，这本书中有很多哦！
5. Symbols and Signs
《征兆与象征》
Vladimir Nabokov 弗拉基米尔·纳博科夫
Nabokov's prose is no doubt poetic, and his language enjoyably playful. Whether you've already read Lolita or Pale Fire, or are hesitating to pick them up, this short story about a delusional boy, his family, and his peers' attempt to buy him a birthday present, is sure to entertain you.
毫无疑问，纳博科夫的散文充满诗意，他的语言欢乐好玩。不管你是已经读过《洛丽塔》和《微暗的火》，还是正犹豫着要不要翻开读，这个关于妄想症男孩、他的家人及他的伙伴们打算给他买生日礼物的小故事，总能逗乐你。
以上10本书，都是比较简单的短篇英语原著，作为日常学习再合适不过，每天睡前看几分钟，提升语感、扩展语言场景……对英语能力的提升肯定会有帮助！
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