类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:36
Halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C., the train's engine fell silent."I've got good news and bad news," the conductor announced. "The bad news is we lost power." My fellow passengers groaned.” The good news," he added, "is we weren't cruisin...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:35
In search of a new shower, my wife and I went to a bathroom-supply store. We discussed our needs in detail with a young saleswoman. Since it was near closing time, we had to curtail our discussion. Later my wife and I were at a restaurant, where the same ...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:35
My son, a used-car dealer, showed his customer a 2005 Chevy in great condition. "And it's only $7, 000," he told the man. "I'm willing to give you $3, 500," said the customer. My son feigned disappointment. "If at all possible," he responded, "I'd like to...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:35
As an instructional assistant for a public school, part of my job involves teaching small groups of children. One day I was in charge of some second-graders, who were concentrating on their artwork. As I reached across to help a student, he remarked that ...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:34
A listener called the disc jockey on the air at our radio station to ask about the upcoming lunar eclipse. "The eclipse can be seen at 1:30 in the morning," the DJ told her. "That late?" the listener snapped. "I don't know why they don't schedule these th...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:34
Living in a dry county was the bane of my friend Robert's existence. He was complaining to me one day about having to make a 60-mile round trip to get his favorite brand of bourbon. "I buy it by the case," he said. "Are you addicted to that stuff?" I aske...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:33
我妈妈不是那样子的 While doing renovations in our house, one of the workmen paused to look at a flattering photo of me wearing makeup and a fancy gown. I heard him let out a low whistle and ask my son, Joshua, "Who's that?” That’s my mom," Joshua answered. "Wow," ...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:33
Billy and Bobby were brothers, and they often had fights with each other. Last Saturday their mother said to them, "I'm going to cook our lunch now. Go out and play in the garden - and be good." "Yes, Mummy." the two boys answered, and they went out. They...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:32
Once there was a husband who had been out of a job for a long time.One day he rushed home and told his wife exultantly, "Good news,good news! I've just found a very good job workingeight hours a day, five days a week, with a whole month of vacation each y...
类别:英语作文 发行日期:2010-08-07 11:21:32
One day a doctor went to a store and bought a pair of shoes. Before he left the shoes counter, he asked the salesgirl: " How long will this pair of shoes last?" "It depends. If you don t use it, the shoes will never wear out." Several days later the sales...
