2008-01-26 所属栏目:英语故事

　　I bought some pears at my local supermarket. At the checkout counter the cashier commented, "Oh, dear, I've charged you for plums instead of pears." 　　"What's the difference?" I asked. 　　"We

2008-01-26 所属栏目:英语故事

　　"You'll have to take care of the baby today," a woman told her husband . " I'm not feeling well." 　　"Then you must stay in bed and rest, dear. " her husband said. "I'll be pleased to look after

2008-01-26 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A man handed a pair of slacks to the department-store clerk. "I'd like these altered, please," he said. The clerk asked for the sales receipt, but after searching his pockets, the man replied he h

2008-01-26 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A married couple, both avid golfers, were discussing the future one night. "Honey," the wife said, "if I were to die and you were to remarry, would you two live in this house?" 　　"I suppose so-

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　My 16-year-old son, Jeff, is a boy any parent would be proud of --until you see the floor of his room, covered with layers of clothes, magazines and sports equipment. 　　Recently I accompanied J

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A young man was in love with a girl. At one weekend, he invited his girlfriend to the cinema. When they were at the ticket box, the young man said to the ticket seller, "Two tickets, please. " 　

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　Kristin,, my 17-year-old niece, had just gotten her driver's license and offered to take her mom's car to the gas station. She pulled up to the full-service pumps, and the attendant asked, "What g

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　Mr. Smith taught English at a school .At the beginning of his lesson, he liked to have one of his students give a report on any subject. When it was Jack's turn, he told his audience about his eld

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　My son and I became lost while hiking high in the southern Rockies. I immediately went to work with my map and compass to determine where we had gone off course. My son, an electronics engineer, p

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　The year before my son turned 18, he constantly pleaded to be allowed to a tattoo, but I refused to sign permission for one. He argued that soon he would be a man and he should be able to make adu

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A drill sergeant ordered two young female recruits to paint a room in the barracks, stressing that they not get any paint on their uniforms. Doubtful they could avoid ruining their clothes, the wo

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A famous scientist was on his way to yet another lecture when his chauffeur offered an idea. "Hey, boss, I've heard your speech many times, I bet I could deliver it and give you the night off. 　

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　When a man in Macon, Ga. , came upon a wild dog attacking a young boy, he quickly grabbed the animal and throttled it with his two hands. A reporter saw the incident, congratulated the man and tol

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　Four friends were arguing over whose dog was the smartest. The first man, an engineer, called to his dog, "T Square, show your stuff. " The dog trotted over to a desk, pulled out a paper and penci

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　Gravely ill, a man went to the doctor with his wife. After the examination the physician motioned for the wife to meet him in the hallway. 　　"Your husband is very sick, " the doctor said, "but

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A woman answered her front door and found two boys holding a list. "Lady," one of them explained, "we are on a treasure hunt, and we need three grains of wheat, a pork-chop bone and a piece of use

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A dog owner claimed that his pet, when given money, would go to the news stall to buy a paper. His friend insisted on a demonstration and handed the dog some money - The dog trotted off, but an ho

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A friend of mine had been wanting new kitchen cabinets for a long time, but her husband insisted they were an extravagance. She went to visit her mother for two weeks, and when she returned, she w

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　To prevent our dog, Lacy, from pestering visitors to our house, my mother often massaged her as she lounged beneath the kitchen table, her favorite resting spot. One day a contractor came over to

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　As a band instructor at an elementary school, I require my students to turn in practice sheets signed by their parents so I can be sure they are putting in enough time. I had to laugh, however, wh

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　My sister, a primary school teacher, was informed by one of her pupils that a bird had built its nest in the tree outside the classroom. 　　"What kind of bird?" my sister asked. 　　"I didn't s

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A bar owner locked up his place at 2 a. m. and went home to sleep. He had been in bed only a few minutes when the phone rang." What time do you open up in the morning ?" he heard an obviously ineb

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A man was at the doctor's office. "Every time I drink a cup of coffee, Doctor, I have a stabbing pain in my right eye. What should I do?" he asked . 　　"Take the spoon out of your cup. " answere

2008-01-25 所属栏目:英语故事

　　A penny-pinching farmer didn't want his hired hand to stop working. One morning, he told the farmhand, "It's such a nuisance to come in from the field,, wash up for lunch and take time to eat. Why

2008-01-24 所属栏目:英语故事

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