1. 时间就是金钱
As the taxi came to a screeching halt at a traffic light, I asked the driver, "Do you agree that 'Time is money'?" "Well, it’s a very common saying. Who will care so much about that?” the driver answered.
"Look, the digits in the meter are still running when the car has stopped, “I pointed at the meter. "Oh.yes.You've got a point here, In this case, time is money for both of us,” added the driver.
2. 绝配
A wealthy matron is so proud of a valuable antique vase that she decides to have her bedroom painted the same color as the vase. Several painters try to match the shade, but none comes close enough to satisfy the eccentric woman.
Eventually, a painter approaches who is confident he can mix the proper color. The woman is pleased with the result, and the painter becomes famous.
Years later, he retires and turns the business over to his son."Dad, “says the son, there’s something I’ve got to know. How did you get those walls to match the vase so perfectly？"
"Son”, the father replies, I painted the vase."
3. 人们什么时候说话最少？
Student A: When do people talk least?
Student B: In February.
Student A: Why?
Student B: Because February is the shortest month of a year.
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