Prize

Little Albert came home from school with a new book under his arm. “It's a prize, mother,” he explained. “A prize? What for, dear?”“For natural history. Teacher asked me how many legs an ostrich has and 1 saidthree.”“But an ostrich has only two legs.”“I know it now. But all the pupils said four, so I was closest.”     

乐乐天地

The following is a dialogue between a father and adaughter. Can you guess how the daughter answers herfather's question?Daughter: I won a prize in kindergarten today. The teacherasked me how many legs a hippopotamus（河马）has. Isaid three.Father: Three? How on earth did you win the prize?Daughter: ____________.乐乐天地如是说Daughter: I came the closest.乐乐天地@乐乐…     

学生习作评析

Ⅰ.作文要求:Write a note of congratulation according to the situation described:(40—70 words)You are Li Ling.You want to write a note to Mary,one of your bestfriends who has just won the first prize in a contest.     

英语幽默二则

Once, a fellow went into a restaurant and ordered a two-pound lobster. "Waiter," he said when his meal was placed before him, "this lobster has only one claw."     

上海2002年春季高考阅读理解题A篇分析(英文)

(保留原试题号)A thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket (彩票) at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the $25 ,000 prize, managed to trace him,and handed over the cash. The robbery happened when maths professor Vinicio Sabbatucei, 58,was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, whostopped "to help" , stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern Italy.     

Friend forever

My dear brother is a close friend of mine. He has short hair and two big eyes. He is a very happy boy. Some people say, "He is a very clever boy." And I think so.     

Modern Inconveniences

"When I was a youngster," complained the frustrated father, shaking his head, "I wasdisciplined by being sent to my room without supper, But our son has his own color TV,phone, computer and CD player." "So what do you do when your son misbehaves?" asked his friend. "I send him to our room."     

Fred

Fred hurries home from school. He's hungry. And he has a lot ofhomework. He wants to visit Tom and play football, too. He doesn'thave much time. "Hello, Fred," says Mrs. Martin. "How was school today ?" "Fine. But I have a lot of homework." Fred goes to the kitchen. Mrs. Martin is sitting at the table. She'sdrinking a cup of coffee. "I'm hungry," says Fred. "Well, there isn't much milk. But there's some fruit."     

A Mouse

Mr Smith telephoned the doctor at midnight."Come quickly,Doctor!You know that my wife sleeps with her mouth open,a mouse(老鼠）has run inside her!"     

Good Points and Bad Points

"This house," said the real-estate salesman, "has both its good points and bad points. To show you I'm honest, I'm going to tell you about the disadvantage--there is a chemical plant one block south and a slaughterhouse one block north." "What are the advantages?" inquired the prospective buyer. "The good thing about it," said the agent, "is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing."Good Points and Bad Points$河北辛集中学@郭芙…     

穷与富(英文)

Recently,a listener from China asked why the financial company Standard and Poor's has a name that includes the word "poor." In Chinese culture,businesses have names that suggest success and wealth. In Western countries,however,businesses often carry the…     

头脑风暴（英文）

AThere are three brothers,the eldest says:"I have four nephews(侄儿)and one niece(侄女)."The second says:"I have four nephews too,but Ihave two nieces."The third says:"I have four nephews as well(也),but Ihave three nieces."Do you know how many sons and daughters each of them has?B Mr.Wang buys a new pair of socks,however,there is a hole on each sock.     

Five Chinese Idioms

There are so many kinds of idioms (成语) in Chinese.These Chinese idioms always come from some stories meaningful (意味深 长的)and interesting.Do you know which Chinese idiom the next five stories tell about? Story 1 Mr.Wang thinks he is clever,but he always does foolish things. One day he sees a beautiful bell at the top of a door."Oh! How nice! I will take it home." He thinks,"What can I do?" After a while he has a "good" idea."Aha! I have an idea now.I can plug (塞住) my ears.Then I will not hear the ring when I take off the bell."     

Little Bear''''s Treat

Little Bear has been learning to cook for a long time. She can cook meals by herself now, so she invited her good friends for a big dinner. Here came her friends. "Little Bear, you are so beautiful today!" said Little Cat "Little Bear, you are so nice!" said Little Goat. "Little Bear, you are hospitable." said     

填字游戏:水果

Across[横排]: 5.Rhymes[押韵] with the word "bear." It is similar to an apple. 6.This fruit grows on trees and has seeds[种子] inside.You should not eat this fruit if you have a loose tooth or are wearing braces[牙箍]. 7.The name of this fruit is also the name of a color.It has a thick skin that you must peel [削] away to eat.     

头脑风暴

A There are three brothers,the eldest says:"I have four nephews (侄儿) and one niece (侄女)." The second says:"I have four nephews too,but I have two nieces." The third says:"I have four nephews as well (也),but I have three nieces." Do you know how many sons and daughters each of them has? B Mr.Wang buys a new pair of socks,however,there is a hole on each sock.But Mr.Wang is+n't angry at all.Why?     

Chat Online

Your friends might be in Australia or maybe just down the road, but they are all just a few clicks away. Life has changed for millions of young people across the world who now make friends online. Whether you use chat-rooms, QQ, MSN or ICQ, you are a member of this group."I don't often talk with my parents or grandparents, but I talk a lot with my old friends on QQ," said Fox's Shadow, the online name used by a girl student in China. "Most of my classmates use QQ after school."lenQ Q i…     

Unit 6 Nap Time

Story: After a busy morning,it is time for a little rest."It's nap time. Take off your shoes,"says Miss Grant. She helps everyone get their sleeping bags and makes sure that everyone has put their shoes outside Before everyone falls asleep they ask the teacher," Read us a story, please."     

A Funny Man

Mr Green has a holiday,so he says,"I'm going to the mountainsby train."He puts on his best clothes,takes a small bag,goes to thestation and gets into the train.He has a beautiful hat,and he often putshis head out of the window during the trip and looks at the mountains.     

卡特获颁诺贝尔和平奖(英文)

On 11th October 2002, Mr Jimmy Carter, former1 US president, won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.Mr Carter is the third US president on whom this prize was conferred. He was honoured for years of tireless effort to seek peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and to boost economic and social development.Mr Carter is now 78. He started out as a peanut farmer in Georgia, America. He left the White House in 1981. Thereafter, he has been travelling extensively throughout the world, and involved in a self-assigned peace mission. With regard to the use of power, he once said, "I do think that in every way