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人人说英语高级篇 Unit 19: People


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Unit 7 People

Larry and Two Cows(M)

Larry had two cows,but he could never remember which was which

He called Mary on the phone,and she suggested cut off the tip of one cow's tail

which worked great until the other cow got his tail caught in a bush

The second cow's tail tore in the same place

and looked exactly like the other cow's tail

Larry was stuck again

Mary then suggested he notch the ear of one cow

which workled fine until the other cow caught his ear on a barbed wire fence

Once again.Larry couldn't tell the two cows apart

Larry got Mary on the phone again,and she then measure the cows for height

When he did that,

Larry was very pleased to find the fat cow two inches taller than the lean one.

Wade and 168 Duckings (M)

Wade was riding a bike in the countryside

and he stopped to let a flock of little ducklings pass

Admiring the cute little fluffy birds,he said to the farmer,

"If I can guess how many ducklings you have,can I take one?"

The farmer said,"Sure!"

Wade thought for a moment and said,"168."

This being the correct number the farmer was,understandably,totally amazed

and said,"You're right!O.K.I'll keep my promise

Take your pick of my flock

Wadecarefully considered the entire flock

and finally picked the one that was by far cuter

and more playful than any of the others

When he was done,the farmer turned to him and said,

"O.K.now I have a proposition for you.

If I can guess your IQ,can I have my chick back?"