20090502 -- Molly, the Brave Little Pony (2)

Molly, the Brave Little Pony

A new life

Following sugery, doctors attached a cast to what remained of Molly's leg, and she walked right away. Everyone was encouraged but knew the biggest test was still ahead. For her to live without a front leg, Molly needed an artificial leg. A doctor who makes artificial limbs for humans designed one for Molly. The pony loved it and even began "asking" for it by holding out her damaged limb.
Today, Molly uses her artificial leg to knock on doors to get attention and food.

A new career

Now, Molly has not only a new leg but also a new career. The pony goes to children's hospitals, nursing homes and other places where people need encouragement. The litle horse that overcame terrible injuries brings hope to others facing their own challenges. She has even inspired a new book called Molly the Pony. When the doctor made Molly's artificial leg, he cut a smiley face into the bottom of the "hoof." Now she leaves smiles everywhere she goes!


cast n. 保護骨頭的石膏
eg: The doctor put a cast on Stella's broken arm.
eg: His leg was in a cast for almost 3 months after the accident.

cast n. 製造用的模子/成品
eg: The artist made a cast of the statue.

artificial adj. 人工的/人造的
eg: My sister likes artificial flowers, but I like real flowers best.
eg: They decorated the hall with artificial flowers.
eg: The fruit punch they served at the party tasted so artificial.
eg: The cake was made with artificial sweetener(人工代糖)

limb n. 四肢/手腳
eg: Karen is learning how to use her artificial limb.
eg: The doctor advised the patient to raise his lower limbs to prevent swelling.
eg: He stretched his sore limbs after sitting for a long time.

overcame v.
eg: With hard work, Ben overcame a difficult beginning at the company.

inspire v.
eg: Through her work with the poor, Mother Teresa inspired many people.

molly the pony

//== Chat room ==//

What's ahead for us?

The biggest test was still ahead. ( means the future)
-> The biggest test hasn't happened

be ahead
We are ahead. 我們的分數領先
The test is ahead. 考試將要來臨

get ahead -> to becaome successful 力爭上游

ahead of one's time -> have modern idea 有先進創新的想法
ahead of time -> do something beforehand 預先
eg: You should be prepared ahead of time.
eg: Algore was ahead of his time when he calls for carboon reduction to fight global warming back in the 1990s.