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In a small town called Meadowville, there was a beloved playground that had brought joy to generations of children. 11-year-old Emma and her best friends, Alice and Leo, were among those who idled away their after-school time and weekends there all year round. It was a place where imaginations soared, friendships blossomed, and laughter echoed through the air.
在一个叫梅多维尔的小镇上,有一个深受喜爱的游乐场,它给几代孩子带来了欢乐。11岁的Emma和她最好的朋友Alice和Leo一年四季都在那里消磨课余时间和周末。这是一个想象力飙升、友谊绽放、笑声在空中回响的地方。
One afternoon, rushing out the school gate, Emma shouted, “Let's go down to the playground!" The three of them got there soon, but it was locked up. The fence was broken and the swings had tape around them.
一天下午,Emma冲出校门,喊道:“我们去操场吧!”他们三个人很快就到了那里,但操场被锁上了。围栏被打破了,秋千上也绑着胶带。
Shocked, they stared into each other's eyes, not knowing why. A man approached them, explaining that it was unsafe and the council had decided to shut it down.
他们震惊地凝视着对方的眼睛,不知道为什么。一名男子走近他们,解释说这是不安全的,委员会决定关闭它。
"Will they fix it?” asked Alice.
“No, it will cost a lot, at least ten thousand dollars.” the man shook his head, walking away.
“他们会修吗?”爱丽丝问道。
“不,要花很多钱,至少要一万美元。”那人摇摇头,走开了。
Leo looked desperate, gazing at the playground and then hanging his head, as if bidding farewell. “We need to get some help!" Emma dragged Alice towards her home.
利奥看起来很绝望,凝视着操场,然后垂下头,好像在告别。“我们需要一些帮助!”Emma拖着Alice向她家走去。
On stepping into the house, Emma exclaimed, “Dad! We need ten thousand dollars...” Her dad, who was drinking coffee, turned his head around, “What?” Alice then revealed the truth. Hearing this heart-breaking news, Emma's parents were more than surprised, for their childhood was closely connected with that playground as well, They spread the news to other families, and parents sat down to brainstorm ideas.
一进门,Emma就大声喊道:“爸爸!我们需要一万美元……”正在喝咖啡的爸爸转过头来,“什么?”爱丽丝随后说出了真相。听到这个令人心碎的消息,Emma的父母非常惊讶,因为他们的童年也与操场有着密切的联系。他们把这个消息传给了其他家庭,父母坐下来集思广益。
Instead of providing the money, they suggested the children take matters into their