Find out how Xiao Hu learns about the importance of brushing teeth and discovers the wonders of oral hygiene.
Mandarin
小虎不想刷牙
小虎从小就不喜欢刷牙。他总觉得刷牙很烦。每次妈妈提醒他刷牙，他总是找借口逃避。
有一天，小虎的朋友小猴来找他玩。小猴告诉小虎：“我昨天去看了牙医，医生说刷牙对保持牙齿健康很重要。”
小虎感到奇怪，他问小猴：“为什么刷牙可以保持牙齿健康？”
小猴笑着回答：“因为刷牙可以去掉口腔里的细菌和食物残渣，保持口气清新，还能让牙齿更白。”
小虎很好奇，他们一起去小猴家。小猴从抽屉里拿出一本关于刷牙的书，他们坐在一起看。
书上写着：“早上吃完早饭和晚上睡觉前要刷牙。每次要用牙膏和牙刷，按照牙齿的方向刷。还要刷舌头，因为舌头上也有细菌。”
小虎认真地看书，学到了很多关于刷牙的知识。他们决定一起去超市买牙刷和牙膏。
回到家，小虎和小猴拿出新买的牙刷和牙膏。他们每天早晚一起刷牙，互相提醒要刷干净。
几周过去了，小虎发现牙齿变得更白，口气也变得清新了。他再也不觉得刷牙烦了，反而非常重要。
有一天，小虎和小猴一起去看牙医。牙医检查了他们的牙齿，夸奖他们的口腔卫生保持得很好。
小虎和小猴非常开心，他们知道自己的努力没有白费。从那天起，小虎再也不会逃避刷牙了，他明白了刷牙的重要性。
Multiple Choice Questions
English Translation
Xiao Hu Does not Want to Brush His Teeth (HSK 3)
Xiao Hu has never liked brushing his teeth since he was little. He always finds it boring. Every time his mother reminds him to brush his teeth, he always comes up with excuses to avoid it.
One day, Xiao Hu’s friend Xiao Hou came to play with him. Xiao Hou told Xiao Hu, “I went to see the dentist yesterday, and the dentist said brushing teeth is important for maintaining dental health.”
Xiao Hu felt curious and asked Xiao Hou, “Why brushing teeth can maintain dental health?”
Xiao Hou smiled and replied, “Because brushing teeth helps remove bacteria and food residues from the mouth, keeps our breath fresh, and makes our teeth whiter.”
Xiao Hu was intrigued, and they went to Xiao Hou’s house together. Xiao Hou took out a book about brushing teeth from a drawer, and they sat down to read it.
The book said, “Brush your teeth in the morning after having breakfast, and before bedtime. Use toothpaste and a toothbrush, and brush in the direction of the teeth. Don’t forget to brush your tongue, as there are bacteria on it too.”
Xiao Hu read the book attentively and learned a lot about brushing teeth. They decided to go to the supermarket together to buy toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Back at home, Xiao Hu and Xiao Hou took out their newly bought toothbrushes and toothpaste. They brushed their teeth together every morning and night, reminding each other to brush thoroughly.
A few weeks passed, and Xiao Hu noticed that his teeth became whiter, and his breath became fresher. He realized that brushing teeth wasn’t boring but rather an important matter.
One day, Xiao Hu and Xiao Hou went to see the dentist together. The dentist examined their teeth and praised them for having good oral hygiene.
Xiao Hu and Xiao Hou were very happy. They knew their efforts hadn’t been in vain. From that day on, Xiao Hu would never avoid brushing his teeth again. He understood the importance of brushing teeth.