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An Unwelcome Honor 宁可不要的荣耀
A doctor came into the hospital ward and said to Mr. Johnson, 'I have some good news and some bad news for you.' Then Mr. Johnson said, 'Please, give me the good news first.' So th...
Prepare Yourself 自己做好准备
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. Prepare Pop.' Two days la...
A Gentle Reminder 委婉提醒
Having been married a long time, my husband sometimes needs a gentle reminder of a special occasion. On the morning of our 35th anniversary, we were sitting at the breakfast table ...
More Intelligent in Dreams 梦中更聪明
When a student failed to solve a math problem in class, he expressed his regret to his teacher. 'I remember solving the problem in my dream last night, but for the time being I‘ve...
Did You Know Him 你认识他吗
1.Did You Know Him At a dinner party in the home of friends, our host mentioned his highschool alma mater(母校,校歌) . One of the guests asked him if he had been a studen...
Excellent Skills 绝妙的技巧
Excellent Skills After friends of mine landed at busy Newwark Airport, they were unable to attract the attention of any porters to help with their luggage. In desperation, the hu...
Two hearts beating 两颗心脏在跳动
Nurse: How do you feel after your operation? Patient: Quite alright, only I can feel two hearts beating inside me. Nurse: No wonder the doctor who operated on you was looking for h...
It was Columbus‘ telephone number!
Little Mary: I find in my history book there is always such number (1451-1560) after the name Christopher Columbus. Would you please explain why, sir? Little Rose: I can t...
Birthday 生日
Professor: When is your birthday? Kid: May 30. Professor: Which year? Kid: Every year. 翻译; 教授:你的生日是什么时候? 孩子:5月30日。 教授:哪一年? 孩子:每年都是。
Senior Class 年长者阶层
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 d...