7月21日英语故事：All in the Family
:qq71][b]read the story carefully and then translate the phrases which are marked in red [/b][b]or write down what you get from the story to gain the score.[/b][b] 试着翻译红色的部分或者发表自己的看法.[/b]A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery. [color=Red]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.[/color]
“Mr Smith, you’re going to be just fine,” said the nun, gently patting his hand. “[color=Red]② We do need to know , however, how you intend to pay for your stay here. Are you covered by insurance?[/color]”
“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. “[color=Red]③ In that case, please send the bill to my brother-in-law.[/color]”
**** Hidden Message ***** 1.手术进行的很顺利。当昏迷的男人渐渐醒来时，坐在床头的祥和的修女让他看着很安心。
2.我们想知道你打算如何支付住在这里的费用？你买了保险了吗？
3.那这样的话，请把我的支付单寄给我姐夫。
A humor man~ haha 手术进展顺利，当他从昏迷中逐渐恢复意识时，看着床边一直陪伴他的护士，他感到十分安心。
尽管如此，我们需要知道，您打算怎么支付您的住院期间的费用。您有保险吗？
既然那样的话，那就请将账单寄给我姐夫吧。 这是个笑话，一个住院的人，在没有保险，付不出钱的情况下，智慧的回答了修女的疑问，因为修女们都是以上帝为伴，所以记账到她们的丈夫头上，实质就是空头支票
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