A bachelor asked the computer to find him the perfect mate: ' I want a companion who is small and cute, loves water sports and enjoys group activities. "

Back came the answer: "Marry a penguin. "

Notes:

(1) bachelor n.单身汉

(2) perfect adj.完美的

(3) mate n.配偶

(4) cute adj.聪颖的

Exercises:

根据短文回答下列问题：

① For what did the bachelor turn to the computer?

② What were his requirements?

③ Did the computer give him an answer?

④ What was the advice of the computer?

⑤ What is a penguin?

34.找个伴侣

一个单身汉要电脑为他找个完美的伴侣：“我要找一个娇小可爱的、喜爱水上运动又喜欢群体活动的伴侣。”

回答是：“娶一只企鹅吧。”

练习参考答案：

① A mate

② small and cute; loved water-sports and enjoyed group activities.

③ Yes.

④ It advised him to marry a penguin.

⑤ A penguin is a seabird of the Antarctic with wings used for swimming.