Ways to Report Death Two brothers, Herbert and James, lived with their mother and a cat named Edgar. James was particularly attached to the cat, and when he had to leave town for several days, he left Herbert meticulous instructions about the pet' s...
One day, John was back home after work. He found that his wife was shaking their daughter who was only half a year old. She said Da-Dy to the baby many times. John felt very happy because he thought his wife chose the word Dady to teach their baby. D...
Sunset Father: This is the sunset my daughter painted. She studied painting abroad, you know. Friend: Ah, that accounts for it! I never saw a sunset like that in this country. 日落 父亲:这幅《日落》是我女儿画的,你知道,她曾在...
Young hopeful:Father,what is a traitor in politics? Father(a veteran politician):A traitor is a man who leaves our party and goes over to the other one. Young hopeful:Well then,what is a man who leaves his party and comes over to yo...
A Great Man Teacher: Would Shakespeare be a great man if he were still alive today? Student: Of course. He must be a great man, for so far nobody has lived to over 400 years. 一名伟人 老师:如果莎士比亚还活着,他会是一名伟人吗?...
The Right Leg Proctor(exceedingly angry):So you confess that this unfortunate freshman was carried to this frog pond and drenched?Now what part did you take in this disgraceful affair? Soph.(meekly):The right leg,sir. 右腿 学监...
Don't be selfish A mother is admonishing her son. Now, John, don't be selfish. Let your little brother share the bicycle with you. But Mother, I do. I ride it down the hill, and he rides it up the hill. 别太自私 一位母亲在劝告她的儿子。...
Senior Class During the doctor's periodic visit to my elderly mother, I told him that Mother would be celebrating her 98th birthday in few days. Delighted by the news, he bent down and gave her a kiss for the occasion. He then announced that he, too,...
The ability of the Kangaroo The zoo built a special eight-foot-high enclosure for its newly acquired kangaroo, but the next morning the animal was found hopping around outside. The height of the fence was increased to 15 feet, but the kangaroo got ou...
She'd rather buy a gift While on a trip, Mom realized that she had forgotten a present for Dad's birthday. That's okay, he said, The only thing I want is for you to love, honor and obey. Mom pondered that idea and then replied I'd rather buy you a gi...