初级口语
Lesson 20 Text A
Honesty
A man went to an insurance office to have his life insured.
The manager of the office asked him how old his parents .were when they died. \when he was thirty-five. \
\were not healthy. \
As the man was leaving the office, depressed, he met a elerk who had overheard the conversation.
\you if you speak like that. Use your imagination a little. \
The man went to another office and was shown into the manager's room. \
\ninety-eight and he died while he was playing football. \
Text B
Can You Deliver It?
MAN: Can you deliver9 it, please'?
SALESwOMAN: It depends where you live , sir.
MAN: In Camden Town.
SALESwOMAN: Yes, we deliver there. But it. costs two pounds fifty.
MAN: All right. But I'm only in on Saturday.
SALESwOMAN: Morning or afternoon?
MAN: Afternoon, please, if that's possible.
They Are Here in My Hand !
Mrs Williams loved flowers and had a small but beautiful garden. In the summer, her roses were always the best in her street. One summer afternoon her bell rang, and when she went to the front door, she saw a small boy outside. He was about seven years old,,and was holding a big bunch of beautiful roses in his hand.
\Five pence for a big bunch. They are fresh. I picked them this afternoon. \ \don't pay anything for them, because I have lots in my garden. \
\your garden - because t.hey are here in my hand!
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