Looking for a companion

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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 penguin. "
        　　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?
        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.