学二姐，每日一篇新概念 II册第89课 ，边学边实践-11月17日

89 A slip of the tongue
People will do anything to see a free show -- even if it is a bad one. When the news got round that a variety show would be presented at our local cinema by the P. and U. Bird Seed Company, we all rushed to see it. We had to queue for hours to get in and there must have been several hundred people present just before the show began. Unfortunately, the show was one of the dullest we have ever seen. Those who failed to get in need not have felt disappointed, as many of the artistes who should have appeared did not come. The only funny things we heard that evening came from the advertiser at the beginning of the programme. He was obviously very nervous and for some minutes stood awkwardly before the microphone. As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone burst out laughing. We all know what the poor man should have said, but what he actually said was: 'This is the Poo and Ee Seed Bird Company. Good ladies, evening and gentlemen!"
89. People will try their best to get free things- including a free show. When people knew that there was a free variety show at our local cinema by P&E Bird Seed Company, we all had waited in lines for hours to see it. But unfortunately, the show was the worst we had ever seen. Many artistes did not show up as expected and the only funny thing was the advertiser at the beginning of the program. The man was too nervous and what the words slipped his tongue was not what he meant.

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