1 Why Not Wear Glasses 1 为什么不戴眼镜 My niece Helen was a typist and her eyes were not very good, so she usually worn glasses. But when was nineteen and began to go out with a young Russian man, a son of a leading politician. She never worn...
Hot Dog 热狗 Two people immigrate to America. On their first day they are wandering around New York City. After many hours of sightseeing both people are hungry. They then come up to a street vendor selling hot dogs. 有两个人移民到美国,第...
Ten Dollars 十块钱 Tom and his wife Marg went to the United State Fair every year. Every year Tom said, Marg, let's go ride the airplane together. 汤姆和他太太每年都会去参加年度庆典。每年汤姆都会说:玛格,我们一起去...
Brilliant Fish 出色的鱼 After a long day of fishing, all the fisherman had caught was one small, red salmon. He was about to kill it when the salmon shouted, Wait, I'm much too small! 渔夫钓了一整天的鱼,只钓到一只小小的红色鲑鱼...
Artist Model 画家的模特儿 While painting a model at one of the art studios, the artist was suddenly very attracted to her. He wanted to kiss her. 画家在某间画室替一名模特儿作画时,突然被模特儿深深吸引住,很想一亲芳...
Flawless English 完美无瑕的英语 An African chieftain flew to the United States to visit the president. When he arrived at the airport, a host of newsmen and television cameramen met him. One of the reporters asked the chief if he had a comfort...
Driver's License 驾照 When I went to get my driver's license, the motor-vehicle bureau was very busy. I stood in line for over two hours before the man in front of me made it to the counter. 我去领驾照时,监理处刚好很忙;差不多排队...
I'm fine! 我没事! Farmer John was suing a trucking company for injuries sustained in an accident. The company's lawyer was questioning John. 农夫约翰因为意外事故受伤而控告一家货运公司,该公司律师正在质问约翰。...
Talking Cow 会说话的母牛 A man from the city was driving down a country road when his car stalled near a cow field. 有个城市来的人开着车徜徉在乡间小路上,经过一座母牛场的车子却抛锚了。 The driver, getting out t...
New Farm, No Cows 没有母牛的新农场 A man from up state had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch, and finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Texas. 有个人住在远离大城市的地区,一直梦想着...