英語幽默精讀【34】Looking for a companion
A bachelor asked the computer to find him the perfect mate: ' I want a companion who is small and cute, loves water sports and enjoys group activities. "
Back came the answer: "Marry a penguin. "
※ Notes
(1) bachelor n.單身漢
(2) perfect adj.完美的
(3) mate n.配偶
(4) cute adj.聰穎的
※ Exercises
根據短文回答下列問題:
① For what did the bachelor turn to the computer?
② What were his requirements?
③ Did the computer give him an answer?
④ What was the advice of the computer?
⑤ What is a penguin?
※ 譯文
找個伴侶
一個單身漢要電腦為他找個完美的伴侶:“我要找一個嬌小可愛的、喜愛水上運動又喜歡群體活動的伴侶。”
回答是:“娶一只企鵝吧。”
※ 練習參考答案
① A mate
② small and cute; loved water-sports and enjoyed group activities.
③ Yes.
④ It advised him to marry a penguin.
⑤ A penguin is a seabird of the Antarctic with wings used for swimming.
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