花木兰英文版课件2022-2023学年人教版八年级下册

花木兰 Mulan Long ago, a girl named Mulan lived with her mother and father in a small village in the land of Wei in Northern China. One morning,after returning from her daily visit to the market, Mulan saw a crowd of people outside the village meeting place. The people were reading a poster that said: Official Decree from the Emperor. We are being attacked from the south. The emperor orders one male from each household to report for military duty at dawn.No exceptions! Mulan raced home to her father. "You cannot go, father!"Mulan cried."Your wounds have not healed from the last war.""Daughter," Father replied."Would you have me dishonor our family? I must go." "No.I must,"Mulan said bravely. Father laughed."No woman fights in the army." "You know Iride better than most of the boys in the village," Mulan insisted. "I'm proud of your skills," Father said,patting her on the head."But don't be silly." "You taught me to handle a sword," Mulan argued."You knowl can fight!" "Enough!" Father said."Go prepare supper. I'm leaving in the morning, and I need to eat well tonight."Mulan walked away from her father, disappointed but determined. Later that night, Mulan cut off her long hair. She washed the powder and rouge off her face.Before dawn, Mulan stole her father's armor and slipped out of the house. Dressed like a soldier, Mulan joined the men assembled at the village meeting place and registered for her family. No one realized Mulan was a girl. She fooled them all and marched off to battle with the others. Over years, Mulan traveled thousands of miles. As a soldier, she crossed wide rivers and tall mountains. In battle,the young woman was as brave as any of the soldiers. She was more skillful than most with the sword and lance. Mulan became the leader of her unit. When the war was finally over, Mulan was awarded many medals. The General of the army offered Mulan a job in a high office. "I am honored,"Mulan said."But Imust return to my family."The General, confounded,