1.How to be like a gentleman   Dick was seven years old, and his sister, Catherine, was five. One day their mother took them to their aunt‘s house to play while she went to t...

  1.I Have His Ear in My Pocket Ivan came home with a bloody nose and his mother asked, 'What happened?' 'A kid bit me,' replied Ivan. 'Would you recognize him if you saw hi...

  1.Give up your seat to a lady   Little Johnny says 'Mom, when I was on the bus with Daddy this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.' 'You‘ve done the righ...

  1.Nest and Hair 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?...

1.Who is Stupid A teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, 'Everyone who thinks you‘re stupid, stand up!' Little Johnny then sto...

  1.The doctor lives downstairs 'Doctor,' she said loudly, bouncing into the room, 'I want you to say frankly what‘s wrong with me.' He surveyed her from head to foot. 'Mada...

1.Prepare Yourself A story around campus has it that a student once sent a telegram to his parents reading: 'Mom - flunked（不及格，失败） all courses. Kicked out of school. Prepar...

  1.Drive on   Seth Smith was reckoned the laziest man in town． Sotired had the authorities become of contributing to his supportthat they decided to consign him to a li...

1.Mushroom and Toadstool Younger Scout: How can I tell the difference between a mushroom and a toadstool（毒菌） ? Older Scout: Just eat one before you go to bed. If you wake up ...

  1.The Doctor  and the servant   A wealthy old lady who lived near Dr．Swift used to send him presents occasionally by her servant．Dr．Swift took her presents but ...