34. Looking for a companion

　　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 penguin¹. "

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.

1 penguin   

n.企鹅

参考例句：

• The penguin is a flightless bird.企鹅是一种不会飞的鸟。
• He walked with an awkward gait like a penguin.他走路的步子难看得就像企鹅。