The Curious Case at Coral Bay

故事

The Curious Case at Coral Bay

At the edge of a small coastal town, a young retailer named Mia ran a grocery shop near the local aquarium. Tourists came not only for the sea life but also to admire her store’s colorful decoration, handmade by local craft artists.

One day, a man wearing odd goggles and a medical mask walked in. He was rude, barely said a word, and refused to mention why he needed such a large amount of canned goods. Mia, curious but polite, didn’t push further.

Later that day, the local news declared a mild bronchitis outbreak caused by insufficient sanitary measures in nearby towns. The mayor announced a temporary allocation of medical supplies, and Mia was asked to export some essentials to surrounding areas.

As the town’s headquarters organized relief, Mia volunteered to help. She even hired a friend to accompany her on delivery trips. One journey took them near an old volcanic crater, now a beautiful hiking spot, where she met a scientist studying larva growth and aerobics in insects!

Back at her shop, a cinematography student requested to film a documentary on Coral Bay’s coastal dwellers, blending daily life with ocean views. Mia agreed, thrilled by the idea.

But the peace didn’t last. Late one evening, Mia caught a tourist trying to cheat on their payment. The man had created a clever flash device to confuse the old register. Mia installed a camera and used slats to create a hidden compartment near the counter. She was determined to conquer this petty crime wave.

She also noticed that more tourists meant more littering, which exacerbated the town’s environmental issues. A marine biologist mentioned how plastic was affecting fish larvae. Mia helped launch a “Clean Coral” campaign, funded by small stake contributions from each shop.

During a public talk, a scientist shared anecdotal stories about sea creatures that could stick to rocks with amazing strength, inspiring Mia to design sticky souvenir toys that sold out quickly.

One elderly resident, once confused and dense in conversation, shared with Mia how the new community effort helped him feel useful again.

As the town’s popularity grew, Mia had to hire more help. The story of Coral Bay was shared far and wide — a small town that used imagination, teamwork, and kindness to protect its future.

It was, as one visitor said, marvellous.

珊瑚湾的奇异事件

在一个小海滨小镇的边缘，一位名叫米娅的年轻零售商经营着一家靠近当地水族馆的杂货店。游客们不仅为了海洋生物而来，也为了欣赏她店里由当地工艺艺术家手工制作的缤纷装饰。

一天，一个戴着奇怪护目镜和医用口罩的男人走进店里。他很粗鲁，几乎不说话，并拒绝说明他为什么需要这么多罐头食品。米娅虽然好奇，但还是礼貌地没有追问。

当天晚些时候，当地新闻宣布附近小镇因卫生措施不足而爆发轻度支气管炎。市长宣布临时分配医疗物资，并请米娅运送一些必需品到周边地区。

当镇上的指挥部组织救援时，米娅主动请缨帮忙。她甚至雇了一位朋友陪同她一同运送物资。一次旅途中，他们来到一个古老的火山火山口附近，现在已是一个美丽的徒步景点。在那里，她遇到了一位研究昆虫幼虫生长和有氧运动的科学家！

回到她的店里，一位学习电影摄影的学生提出想拍一部关于珊瑚湾海岸居民的纪录片，把日常生活与海洋风光结合起来。米娅欣然同意，对这个想法非常激动。

但平静并没有持续太久。一天晚上，米娅抓到一个游客试图在付款时作弊。那人制造了一个聪明的闪光装置来干扰老式收银机。米娅于是安装了摄像头，并用木板条在柜台附近做了一个隐藏的隔层。她下定决心要战胜这股小偷小摸的犯罪浪潮。

她还注意到，游客越多，垃圾也越多，这加剧了小镇的环境问题。一位海洋生物学家提到塑料如何影响鱼类幼体。米娅协助发起了一项“清洁珊瑚”运动，由每家商店的小额出资支持。

在一次公众讲座上，一位科学家分享了一些有关海洋生物如何凭惊人力量粘附在岩石上的趣闻轶事，这激发了米娅的灵感，她设计的黏性纪念玩具很快售罄。

一位年长居民，以前说话时总是迷糊、反应迟钝，却告诉米娅这项新的社区计划让他重新感受到自己的价值。

随着小镇名气日增，米娅不得不雇佣更多人帮忙。珊瑚湾的故事传遍四方——一个用想象力、团队协作和善意来保护自己未来的小镇。

正如一位游客所说：真是太美妙了。

单词

序号	单词	词性	英文例句	中文翻译
1	rude	adj	It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.	他打断演讲者是很无礼的。
2	retailer	noun	The retailer sells both clothes and accessories [/əkˈsesəri/].	这家零售商销售衣服和配饰。
3	mention	verb	He didn’t mention the problem during the meeting.	他在会议上没有提到那个问题。
4	marvellous	adj	The view from the mountain was simply marvellous.	山顶的景色简直太棒了。
5	goggles	noun	You should wear goggles when swimming in the ocean.	你在海里游泳时应该戴护目镜。
6	sanitary	adj	The kitchen must meet strict sanitary standards.	厨房必须符合严格的卫生标准。
7	medical	adj	She received immediate medical attention.	她得到了及时的医疗照顾。
8	grocery	noun	I’m going to the grocery store to buy some fruits.	我要去杂货店买些水果。
9	export	verb	The country exports coffee to Europe.	这个国家向欧洲出口咖啡。
10	conquer	verb	The Normans conquered England in 1066.	诺曼人于1066年征服了英格兰
11	relation	noun	Their business relation has lasted for years.	他们的业务关系已经持续多年了。(关系，亲戚)
12	exacerbate	verb	Pollution can exacerbate [/ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/] respiratory [/ˈrespərətɔːri/] diseases.	污染可能加剧呼吸系统疾病。
13	headquarters	noun	The company’s headquarters is located in New York.	这家公司的总部设在纽约。
14	aerobics	noun	She goes to aerobics class every Monday.	她每周一去上有氧操课。
15	crater	noun	The volcano left a huge crater in the earth.	火山在地表留下了一个巨大的火山口。
16	decoration	noun	The restaurant’s decoration is simple but elegant.	这家餐厅的装饰简洁而优雅。
17	intrusion	noun	The camera system helps prevent intrusion.	摄像系统有助于防止入侵。
18	allocation	noun	The allocation of resources should be fair.	资源的分配应当公平。
19	thereby	adv	He forgot his ID, thereby missing the exam.	他忘了带身份证，因此错过了考试。
20	imagination	noun	Children often have vivid imagination.	孩子们通常有丰富的想象力。
21	insufficient	adj	The evidence was insufficient to convict him.	证据不足以定他的罪。
22	anecdotal	adj	His speech was filled with anecdotal stories.	他的演讲充满了趣闻轶事。
23	flash	noun/verb	A flash of lightning lit up the sky.	一道闪电照亮了天空。
24	declare	verb	She declared her innocence in court.	她在法庭上声明自己是无辜的。
25	hire	verb	They hired a new manager for the branch.	他们为分公司雇了一位新经理。
26	slat	noun	The wooden slats were broken in the storm.	木板条在暴风雨中被打断了。
27	lateral	adj	The design includes lateral support beams.	设计中包括了侧面支撑梁。
28	accompany	verb	He asked her to accompany him to the airport.	他请她陪他去机场。
29	larva	noun	The fish larvae are sensitive to water quality.	鱼类幼虫对水质很敏感。
30	aquarium	noun	We visited a large aquarium with sharks and turtles.	我们参观了一个有鲨鱼和海龟的大型水族馆。
31	cinematography	noun	The film’s cinematography won several awards.	这部电影的摄影赢得了多个奖项。
32	stick	verb	Be careful not to stick your fingers together with glue.	小心别让胶水把你的手指粘在一起了。
33	craft	noun/verb	She sells handmade crafts at the market.	她在市场上卖手工艺品。
34	dweller	noun	Urban dwellers often face high living costs.	城市居民通常面临高昂的生活成本。
35	confuse	verb	The complex instructions confused the students.	复杂的说明把学生搞糊涂了。
36	stake	noun	He has a financial stake in the new company.	他在这家新公司有财务股份。
37	dense	adj	The forest was dense with tall trees.	森林里长满了高大的树木，非常茂密。
38	cheat	verb	Don’t try to cheat during the exam.	考试时不要作弊。
39	bronchitis	noun	He stayed home from work because of bronchitis.	他因为患支气管炎而请假在家。