新概念英语第二册53课摘要写作

Now that firemen have put out a big forest fire in California,they have been trying to discover its cause.There was no evidence that it was started by broken glass or a cigarette end.However a fireman has just solved the mystery.He noticed the remains of a snake which had been dropped by a bird on to some electric wires.In winding itself round the wires,the snake had sent sparks to the ground and this caused the fire.

San Benton,the local butcher was taking his savings to the post office but he lost his wallet.Sam not only received half his money three manth later but received a note as well.The note said,'thief,yes,but only 50 per cent a thief!'The thief included a note every time he sent Sam more money.The last note said:'I am 100 per cent a thief now!'