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英语小达人每天10分钟趣味篇Unit 20:完美无瑕的英语

2016-05-17来源:和谐英语

Unit 20 Flawless English  完美无瑕的英语

An African chieftain flew to the United States to visit the president. When he arrived at the airport, a host of newsmen and television cameramen met him. One of the reporters asked the chief if he had a comfortable flight.
有名非洲酋长搭飞机到美国拜访总统。他一抵达机场,就被一群新闻记者和电视摄影记者团团包围。有名记者问酋长旅途是否舒适愉快。

The chief made a series of weird noises..."Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z" and then added in perfect English, "Yes, I had a very nice flight."
酋长先发出一连串“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋”的奇怪声音,然后用娴熟的英语说道:“是的,旅途相当舒适愉快。”

Another reporter asked, "Chief, do you plan to visit the Washington Monument while you're in the areas."
另一位记者问道:“酋长,到这里来有打算参观华盛顿纪念碑吗?”

The chief made the same noises..."Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z" and then said, "Yes, and I also plan to visit the White House and the Capital Building."
酋长又发出同样“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋”的怪声,然后说:“是的,我也打算参观白宫和国会大厦。”

"Where did you learn to speak such flawless English?" asked the next reporter.
“你一口完美无暇的英语是在哪里学的啊?”下一个记者问道。

The chief replied, "Screech, scratch, honk, buzz, whistle, Z-Z-Z-Z... from the short-wave radio."
酋长回答:“叽、刮、轰、叭、嘻吼、滋-滋-滋-滋...是从短波无线电台学来的。”