英語幽默小故事 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?

34.找個伴侶

　　一個單身漢要電腦爲他找個完美的伴侶：“我要找一個嬌小可愛的、喜愛水上運動又喜歡羣體活動的伴侶。”

　　回答是：“娶一隻企鵝吧。”

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.