Finally the postman comes, the old woman however, does not receive the parcel she has been expecting, but a printed birthday card along with a cheque. She is So disappointed, so hurt, that she tears the cheque into small pieces. The story, simple as it is, shows us some aspects of the family relationship in Western society and gives us an insight into the frustrations lonely old people sutter 返回
Finally the postman comes; the old woman, however, does not receive the parcel she has been expecting, but a printed birthday card along with a cheque. She is so disappointed, so hurt, that she tears the cheque into small pieces. The story, simple as it is, shows us some aspects of the family relationship in Western society and gives us an insight into the frustrations lonely old people suffer. 返回
Language Points Present (n) gift r'd like to send Mary a wedding present Do you think this dictionary will make a great Christmas/ birthday present? (v) give, submit; introduce The little girl presented a bouquet to the Queen/The little girl presented the Queen with a bouquet
Language Points Present: (n.) gift --- I’d like to send Mary a wedding present. ---Do you think this dictionary will make a great Christmas/ birthday present? (v.) give; submit; introduce --- The little girl presented a bouquet to the Queen/The little girl presented the Queen with a bouquet
---John presented his resignation letter after quarreling with his boss Allow me to present Mr W.E. Johnson Chairman of the committee
---John presented his resignation letter after quarreling with his boss. ---Allow me to present Mr. W.E. Johnson, Chairman of the committee
the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came Few letters or parcels came to the old lady Her daughter Myra seldom wrote and there is no evidence that she had many relatives or friends who would send her letters or parcels by post. AS a result, it was rare for the old lady to get a letter or a parcel. But when anything did come by post, the boy would bring it up for her
…the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Few letters or parcels came to the old lady. Her daughter Myra seldom wrote and there is no evidence that she had many relatives or friends who would send her letters or parcels by post. As a result, it was rare for the old lady to get a letter or a parcel. But when anything did come by post, the boy would bring it up for her
rare (1)unusual; not often happening or seen He was wild with joy when he found the rare book Natural resources are rare in this region It is rare for Mrs. Jennings to go out at night
rare: (1) unusual; not often happening or seen ---He was wild with joy when he found the rare book. ---Natural resources are rare in this region. ---It is rare for Mrs. Jennings to go out at night