标题: 7月21日英语故事:All in the Family [打印本页] 作者: 星期一 时间: 2010-7-21 00:03 标题: 7月21日英语故事:All in the Family
read the story carefully and then translate the phrases which are marked in red or write down what you get from the story to gain the score. 试着翻译红色的部分或者发表自己的看法.
A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery. ① The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed.
“Mr Smith, you’re going to be just fine,” said the nun, gently patting his hand. “② We do need to know , however, how you intend to pay for your stay here. Are you covered by insurance?”
“No, I’m not,” the man whispered hoarsely.
“Can you pay in cash?” persisted the nun.
“I’m afraid I cannot, Sister.”
“Well, do you have any close relatives?”the nun essayed.
“Just my sister in New Mexico,” he volunteered.”But she’s a humble spinster nun.”
“Oh, I must correct you, Mr. Smith.Nuns are not ‘spinsters.’They are married to God.”
“Wonderful, “ said Smith. “③ In that case, please send the bill to my brother-in-law.”