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第 2 页 共 主管那儿收到了一张5000美元的发票,他付了帐。从这以后,他每月都收到一张27美元的帐票。他对这笔微薄的开销有点儿新奇,于是就写信给其兄弟,想知道其中的缘由。他的兄弟们写回信告知他:你告知我们不必节约。既然你说爸爸的穿着要高稚脱俗,所以我们为他租了一套黑色礼服。
一分钟经典英语小故事篇2
The preacher was vexed because a certain member of his congregation always fell asleep during the sermon. As the man was snoring in the front row one Sunday, the preacher determined he would teach him not to sleep during the sermon.
牧师特别生气,因为总有一个人在他说教时睡觉。一个星期天,正值坐在前排的那个人打瞌睡时,牧师确定要好好地教育他不要睡觉。
In a whisper, he asked the congregation. All who want to go to heaven, please rise, Everyone got up except the snorer. After whispering Be seated,the minister shouted at the top of his voice,All those who want to be with the devil,please rise.
他低声地对教徒们说:想去天堂的人都站起来。除打瞌睡的人外,每个人都站了起来。牧师说过请坐之后,高声喊道:下地狱的请站起来!
Awaking with a start,the sleepy-head jumped to his feet and saw the preacher standing tall and angry in the pulpit,Well,sir, he said.,I dont know what were voting on, but it looks like you and me are the only ones for it.