Lesson 141
Sally's first train ride
Last week, my four-year-old daughter, Sally, was invited to a children's party. (1)________________. Sally was very excited because she had never travelled on a train before. She sat near the window and asked questions about everything she saw. Suddenly, (2)_________________. 'Hello, little girl,' she said. Sally did not answer, but looked at her curiously. The lady was dressed in a blue coat and a large, funny hat. After the train had left the station, the lady opened her handbag and took out her power compact. She then began to make up her face. 'Why are you doing that?' Sally asked. 'To make myself beautiful,' the lady answered. (3)_____________________. 'But you are still ugly,' Sally said. Sally was amused, but I was very embarrassed!
New Word and expressions
excited adj. 兴奋的
get on 登上
middle-aged adj. 中年的
opposite prep.在...对面
curiously adv.好奇地
funny adj. 可笑的，滑稽的
powder n. 香粉
compact n. 带镜的化妆盒
kindly adv. 和蔼地
ugly adj. 丑陋的
amused adj. 有趣的
smile v. 微笑
embarrassed adj. 尴尬
