英语笑话听力+文本：I would prefer the traditional service

I would prefer the traditional service
我还是喜欢传统的仪式

A young couple met with their pastor¹ to set a date for their wedding. When he asked whether they preferred a contemporary or a traditional service, they opted² for the contemporary. On the big day, a major storm forced the groom³ to take an alternate route to the church. The streets were flooded, so he rolled up his pant legs to keep his trousers dry. When he finally reached the church, his best man rushed him into the sanctuary⁴ and up to the altar, just as the ceremony was starting. "Pull down your pants, whispered the pastor. "Uh, Reverend, I've changed my mind," the groom responded. "I think I would prefer the traditional service."

一对年轻的夫妇和牧师商定婚礼的日期。牧师问他们是喜欢当代仪式还是传统的，他们选择了当代的。婚礼那天，强烈的暴风雨迫使新郎走了另一条路去教堂。街上积水很深，为了避免弄湿裤子他卷起了裤腿。最后他终于来到了教堂，伴郎赶忙拥他进了大殿走上圣坛，典礼开始了。“把裤腿放下来。”牧师小声说。“嗯，牧师，我改变主意了，”新郎说，“我想我还是喜欢传统的仪式。”

1 pastor   

n.牧师，牧人

参考例句：

• He was the son of a poor pastor.他是一个穷牧师的儿子。
• We have no pastor at present:the church is run by five deacons.我们目前没有牧师：教会的事是由五位执事管理的。

2 opted   

v.选择，挑选( opt的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• She was co-opted onto the board. 她获增选为董事会成员。
• After graduating she opted for a career in music. 毕业后她选择了从事音乐工作。

3 groom   

vt.给（马、狗等）梳毛，照料，使...整洁

参考例句：

• His father was a groom.他父亲曾是个马夫。
• George was already being groomed for the top job.为承担这份高级工作，乔治已在接受专门的培训。

4 sanctuary   

n.圣所，圣堂，寺庙；禁猎区，保护区

参考例句：

• There was a sanctuary of political refugees behind the hospital.医院后面有一个政治难民的避难所。
• Most countries refuse to give sanctuary to people who hijack aeroplanes.大多数国家拒绝对劫机者提供庇护。