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If youwant to be in a good mood, read some jokes. Good joke can makeyou laugh.Sometimes they’re funny. Sometimes they’re silly. But getting a joke isnot easy. If you get it, your English is really good. Riddles are fun,too. But riddles can be hard, so you need to be cleaver! But don’t be scaredto try one!
Conversation A
Susie:Why are you laughing, Ken?
Ken:Hi, Susie. I’m reading some riddles.
Susie:Can you tell me one?
Ken:Sure. Here’s a silly one. Why was the math book upset?
Susie:Hmm… why?
Ken:Because it had so many problems.
Susie:That’s funny!
Ken:Here’s another one. What is the longest word in English?
Susie:I don’t know.
Ken:“Smile”. There’s a “mile” between the first and lastletter.
Conversation B
Susie:Ha, ha. How about this one? Why is six scared of seven?
Ken:Hmm… I’m not sure. Why?
Susie:Because seven ate nine.
Ken:ON, I get it. Ate sounds like the number eight in “seven, eight ,nine.”
Susie:Right! What four letters is a thief scared of?
Ken:Hmm… I don’t know. What letters?
Susie:“O, I , C, U.” Get it? Oh, I see you.
Ken:That’s a good one.
Conversation C
Susie:Do you know any more jokes or riddles?
Ken:Sue. What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs?
Susie:Hmm… what has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? I don’t know. What?
Ken:A clock!
Susie:Oh! You’re right! That’s very clever!
Ken:I love jokes and riddles. Now I’m in a good mood.
Susie:Me, too. Thanks, Ken! That was fun.
Answer it
1. Why is Ken laughing?
2. Do you know a joke or riddle?Shareit with someone.
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