百万英镑英语段落一

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《百万英镑》是美国作家马克·吐温的一部经典小说。曾被改编拍摄成电影，选入中国小学语文及中学英语教科书，是一部享誉海内外的优秀作品。下面是学习啦小编为大家带来百万英镑英语段落，希望对大家的学习有所帮助!

　　百万英镑英语段落一：
  ~* m  p) L8 g) f4 j$ S) ?　　They saw many honest faces go by that were not intelligent enough; many that were intelligent, but not honest enough; many that were both, but the possessors were not poor enough, or, if poor enough, were not strangers. There was always a defect, until I came along; but they agreed that I filled the bill all around; so they elected me unanimously, and there I was now waiting to know why I was called in. They began to ask me questions about myself, and pretty soon they had my story. Finally they told me I would answer their purpose. I said I was sincerely glad, and asked what it was. Then one of them handed me an envelope, and said I would find the explanation inside. I was going to open it, but he said no; take it to my lodgings, and look it over carefully, and not be hasty or rash. I was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so I took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

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