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.单身汉
(2) perfect adj.完美的
(3) mate n.配偶
(4) cute adj.聪颖的
Exercises:
根据短文回答下列问题：
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?
34.找个伴侣
一个单身汉要电脑为他找个完美的伴侣：“我要找一个娇小可爱的、喜爱水上运动又喜欢群体活动的伴侣。”
回答是：“娶一只企鹅吧。”
练习参考答案：
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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