第一篇:李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)三最短文-0
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《國(guó)際口腔肌肉-三最短文》
Muscle:IM The best way to build your international muscle!鍛造你的國(guó)際肌肉!Raise your confidence!激發(fā)你的沖天信心!Impress others with your English and knowledge!以流利的英語(yǔ)和淵博的 知識(shí)令眾人矚目
Speak and learn about the world at the same time!暢談人間萬(wàn)物,知曉時(shí) 事風(fēng)云!IM,有志者不二的選擇!How to get rid of your shyness!如何擯棄羞怯心理 How to tell funny jokes!如何表現(xiàn)幽默風(fēng)趣
How to improve your manners!如何掌握社交禮儀 How to imitate great leaders!如何效仿領(lǐng)袖風(fēng)采
?imiteit vt.模仿,把…作為例子, 模仿(某人的講話、舉止);作滑稽模仿, How to deal with cultural differences!如何處理文化差異 How to create good life habits!如何提高生活修養(yǎng) All in IM!一切盡在IM!You won't hesitate!你將不再猶猶豫豫!You won't stutter!你將不再吞吞吐吐!?st?t?
vt.& vi.結(jié)結(jié)巴巴地說(shuō),不順暢的工作, 時(shí)斷時(shí)續(xù)地移動(dòng),n.結(jié)巴, 口吃, You won't ever be at a loss for what to say!你將不再結(jié)結(jié)巴巴!You won't have to struggle anymore!你將不再苦苦掙扎!English will be your automatic reflex!你將侃侃而談,流利自然!?ri:?fleks
n.反應(yīng)能力;反射作用, Blurt out English and blurt out the wisdom of life!bl?:t vt.突然說(shuō)出, 脫口而出, 脫口而出英語(yǔ),脫口而 出生命的智慧
As loudly, as quickly, and as clearly as possible!最大聲!最快速!最清晰!
李嵐清英文申奧陳述
Kim's Note:This powerful and touching speech was probably the perfect conclusion to Beijing's winning bid.It really proves that China is a key member of the international city and that china is a key member of the international community.Li LanQing delivered this speech in confident English.It's the perfect material for you to practice your English until you have reached the same level of confidence.Do your part to help welcome the world to Beijing by learning the international language!?t?t??? adj.令人同情的,感人的,動(dòng)人的,prep.<書>關(guān)于,至于,adv.令人同情地,感人地,動(dòng)人地;bid n.企圖,試圖;嘗試;努力;爭(zhēng)取,喊價(jià), 出價(jià), 投標(biāo),努力爭(zhēng)取 ,vt.& vi.出價(jià), 投標(biāo),vt.命令, 吩咐,說(shuō)(問(wèn)候話);致意,(某些牌戲中)叫牌 ,宣布,公開表示,vi.命令;吩咐,【橋牌】叫牌,企圖
Ladies and gentlemen, many people in the world have a dream, that one day they could come to China and visit Beijing.女士們,先生們,全世 界很多人都有這樣一個(gè)夢(mèng)想,他們希望有朝一日能來(lái) 到中國(guó)并訪問(wèn)北京。
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My countrymen have a very strong desire to stage an excellent Olympic Games in Beijing which is a great contribution to the Olympic movement and its history.steid? n.階段;時(shí)期,舞臺(tái),演員的職業(yè);戲劇
我的同胞也有在中國(guó)舉辦一次出色奧 運(yùn)會(huì)的強(qiáng)烈渴望,并將其看作是對(duì)奧林匹 克及其歷史的一個(gè)重大貢獻(xiàn),I therefore hope from the bottom of my heart, that you distinguished IOC members, will help them realize their long-cherished aspirations.d??st??gw??t adj.卓越的;著名的;受人尊敬的,顯得重要的;高貴的;有尊嚴(yán)的 , ??sp??rei??n n.強(qiáng)烈的愿望, 志向, 抱負(fù),發(fā)送氣音;發(fā) h 音, ?l???t?eri?t
adj.被長(zhǎng)期渴望的, 因此我衷心地希望尊敬的奧委會(huì)委員們能幫助他們實(shí)現(xiàn)這一期 待已久的愿望。
The Chinese sage Confucius says, “Isn't it a delight after all to have friends come from afar?” 我國(guó)先圣孔子說(shuō)過(guò),“有朋自遠(yuǎn)方來(lái),不亦樂(lè)乎?” se?d?
n.圣人, 智者, 哲人,鼠尾草(可用作調(diào)料),adj.賢明的, 貌似聰明的,睿 k?n?fju:??s
n.孔子,Indeed, it is our delight to welcome all guests with open arms in Beijing in the year 2008.2008年如能在北京熱烈 歡迎各位客人,這將是我們最喜悅的盛事? I'm sure you will have a great game in Beijing!Thank you!我相信,屆時(shí)你們將會(huì) 在北京看到一次偉大的 奧運(yùn)會(huì),謝謝!
【額外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)dream/dri:m/n.夢(mèng),夢(mèng)想;v.做夢(mèng); 夢(mèng)見;夢(mèng)想;幻想;想 到 I'm sure I can realize my dream of conquering English.我確信我能實(shí)現(xiàn)攻克英 語(yǔ)的夢(mèng)想。
I certainly didn't promise you the money;you must have dreamt it.我肯定沒(méi)有答應(yīng)過(guò)給你 那筆錢,準(zhǔn)是你在胡思 亂想。(2)countryman/n.同胞;同國(guó)人;同鄉(xiāng) ;鄉(xiāng)下人;農(nóng)民
(3)desire/ n.愿望,心愿;要求; v.想望,期望,希望; 請(qǐng)求 He has a great desire for fame.他有出人頭地的強(qiáng)烈愿 望。
(4)stage/ n.舞臺(tái);戲??;活動(dòng)場(chǎng) 所;發(fā)展進(jìn)程;階段或 時(shí)期;v.上演;籌備; 舉行(5)contribution/n.捐獻(xiàn),貢獻(xiàn);捐款,捐助;投稿
He has made a great contribution to the company.他為公司作出了巨大的 貢獻(xiàn)。(6)movement/n.運(yùn)動(dòng);動(dòng)作;潮流; 動(dòng)向;運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)
The trade union movement is concerned with working conditions.工會(huì)發(fā)起的這次運(yùn)動(dòng)與 工人的工作條件密切相 關(guān)。(7)from the bottom of one's heart發(fā)自內(nèi)心地,衷心地
From the bottom of my heart, I apologize for forgetting your birthday!忘記了你的生日,我向 你表示發(fā)自內(nèi)心的歉意。
(8)distinguished [dis'ti?ɡwi?]/adj.卓著的;著名的; 卓越的;杰出的;超群 的;出眾的;尊貴的
The Chinese nation is distinguished for its diligence and courage.中華民族以勤勞勇敢著稱。
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He is distinguished for his knowledge of economics.他在經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)知識(shí)方面出 類拔萃。(9)realize/v.認(rèn)識(shí)到;了解;實(shí)現(xiàn) ;實(shí)行
The Chinese people are sure to realize the modernization of their country.中國(guó)人民必將實(shí)現(xiàn)國(guó)家現(xiàn)代化。
She realized her dream of becoming an actress.她實(shí)現(xiàn)了當(dāng)演員的夢(mèng)想。I finally realized my goal of speaking good English.我終于實(shí)現(xiàn)了說(shuō)一口流 利英語(yǔ)的目標(biāo)。
(10)long-cherished/adj.被長(zhǎng)期渴望的,期 待已久的(11)aspiration/n.熱望,渴望;志向
She has aspirations to become a great writer.她胸懷大志,要成為一 位偉大作家。His true aspirations is to become the President of the United States.他真正的抱負(fù)是想成為 美國(guó)總統(tǒng)。
(12)sage/n.智者;賢人,圣人; 年高望重的人;adj.賢 明的,明智的;審慎的 Thank you for your sage advice.謝謝你的高見。
He was a wise old sage, who knew everything about Chinese medicine.他是一位精通中醫(yī)的年 長(zhǎng)的智者。(13)delight/di'lait/n.快樂(lè),高興,喜悅
(14)afar/adv.遠(yuǎn);在遠(yuǎn)處;遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn) 地,遙遠(yuǎn)地
Grammar and structure Have a strong desire to do something.I have a strong desire to quit smoking this year.She is an amazing woman with a strong desire to succeed.第一章 瘋狂人生激勵(lì)
Kim's Note: This passage also applies to learning English.If you put off studying or practicing you will never be able to speak good English.You can't wait until you have free time or extra money to take a class.The right time is now.Don't delay.Just do it!
Just Do It!If you put off things for too long, they can easily become uncontrollable.事情一旦被拖得太久就會(huì)變得難以控制。
The longer you wait to tackle a problem, the more difficult it becomes.問(wèn)題拖得越久,越難以解決。
Don't waste time thinking about how difficult something is.所以,不要把時(shí)間浪費(fèi) 在考慮某事到底有多難,Just take the advice in this passage.這篇短文接受忠告吧!Many people put off until tomorrow what they can do today.很多人把今天能做的事 推到明日,They always look for excuses to postpone doing something.他們總是找借口拖延做 事。In the end, it never gets done.到頭來(lái),事情總是沒(méi)做 完。If we leave things undone, we will eventually worry.如果我們沒(méi)有把事做完,我們心里會(huì)感到忐忑 不安,This will cause unnecessary stress.從而造成不必要的壓力。
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Therefore, if you have this bad habit, it's best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible.因此,如果你有這種壞習(xí)慣的話,最好是將它克服,盡快把事情做好。
Speak out!大聲說(shuō)出來(lái)
Kim's Note:This is more than a passage to build your international muscle.It's valuable advice for succeeding in English and business.Pretending to understand when you really don't is always a bad idea.Practice this passage and you will be much more confident about asking for clarification.Don't be shy!Native speakers always ask questions when they don't understand.In fact, it shows you are listening!
“Just Ask!” 想問(wèn)就問(wèn)
If you don't understand, don't hesitate to ask.如果你不明白的話,一定要毫不遲疑地發(fā)問(wèn)。Some Chinese seem to feel that it is impolite to ask questions even when they don't quite understand.有些中國(guó)人以為提問(wèn)題 是不禮貌的,即使在他們不是十分明白的時(shí)候。
However, it's much better to say that you don't understand than to pretend you understand and answer very vaguely.然而,你直言不懂比假裝而含糊地回答要來(lái)得好。
When you don't understand or haven't caught what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following: “I beg your pardon?” 當(dāng)你不明白或弄不清對(duì) 方說(shuō)什么時(shí),你可以用以下方式來(lái)提問(wèn):“你能再說(shuō)一遍嗎?” “I'm not clear on what you said.”“我沒(méi)聽清你說(shuō)什么?!?“I'm afraid I don't understand you.Would you mind saying it again?” “恐怕我不明白你的意 思。你介意再說(shuō)一次嗎 ?” “I'm sorry I' don't follow you.”“很抱歉我不明白你的 意思?!?“Could you repeat that?”“你能重復(fù)一遍嗎?” “I didn't get it.”“我沒(méi)有聽懂?!?You'll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again!這樣將能增進(jìn)你的理解,而且說(shuō)話者也樂(lè)意把他 的要點(diǎn)再重復(fù)一遍。
Speak Out!大聲說(shuō)出來(lái)
Expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west.表達(dá)觀點(diǎn)的不同是中西文化差異的一個(gè)典 型例子。
Westerners express their opinions freely.西方人自由地發(fā)表他們 的意見。
They feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and don't mind hearing views that differ from their own.他們覺(jué)得人們有不同的思想那是當(dāng)然的,并且不介意聽到與他們自己不同的意見。You may express frankly what you think or feel.你可以率直地表達(dá)你的 想法或感覺(jué)。Of course, you shouldn't be rude in your manner or speech.當(dāng)然你不應(yīng)該用粗魯?shù)恼Z(yǔ)氣。Statements such as “You're wrong,” “You're mistaken,” “You don't know,” etc.象“你錯(cuò)了”,“你弄錯(cuò) 了”,Aren’t exactly bad, but it is preferable to soften the tone.“你不明白”等等這樣的 表達(dá),并不一定是不好的,但是語(yǔ)氣應(yīng)和緩。
You might say, “I don't think you're right,” “l(fā)'m afraid you're mistaken,” or “You don't seem to understand.”
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你可以說(shuō)“我不認(rèn)為你是對(duì)的”,“恐怕你弄錯(cuò)了”,或“ 你好像不太明白”。
Time Flies!時(shí)間飛逝
Many people value their time more than anything else in the world.很多人把時(shí)間視為世界 上最寶貴的東西。
Once time is gone it can never be replaced.時(shí)間一旦消逝,沒(méi)有什么東西可取代它。This makes time more valuable than money.這使得時(shí)間比金錢更加寶貴。
Time is precious.Nobody can afford to waste time.時(shí)間很寶貴,誰(shuí)都浪費(fèi)不起。Once time has gone by, it will never return.時(shí)間一旦消逝,就永遠(yuǎn)不再來(lái)。You can never turn the clock back.Time passes very quickly.你永遠(yuǎn)也無(wú)法讓時(shí)光倒流。時(shí)間過(guò)得很快,People say time flies.Time and tide wait for no man.人們說(shuō)光陰似箭,歲月不待人。Taid n.潮, 潮汐,潮水,潮流, 趨勢(shì)
We should, therefore, make the best use of our time.因此,我們應(yīng)該好好善 用時(shí)間。If you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life.如果能合理地支配時(shí)間,你一定會(huì)有一個(gè)成功 的人生。Try using all your spare time to practice English crazily.試把所有的零碎時(shí)間都 應(yīng)用于瘋狂地操練英語(yǔ) 上面,Even a few minutes' practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.哪怕是等車的一點(diǎn)點(diǎn)間隙也不要放過(guò)。
“最大聲is so important”
You are yelling for these reasons:你由于下列原因要大喊 : Yell away shyness!喊掉羞怯 Yell away inferiority!喊掉自卑 Yell away low spirits!喊掉沉悶 Yell away laziness!喊掉惰性
Yell away all the shackles of life!喊掉一切人生枷鎖 ???k?l n.手銬,腳鐐,鐐銬,束縛,羈絆,vt.給(某人)帶上手銬或腳鐐,束縛
第二章 社交禮儀Social manners
Kim's Note:I really don't know anyone in America who enjoys surprise visits.Unless you are really close friends with someone, it is embarrassing to have unexpected guests show up When you are in the middle of cleaning your house, or taking a shower.It is always a good idea to call first.Even if you are just outside of someone's building, the right thing to do is to call and say, “I am near your house and wondered if you were free right now.”
Passage No.3 Informal Calls 非正式拜訪
Some friends are just like family.一些朋友就像自家人一 樣,There is no need to make formal arrangements for a visit.拜訪之前沒(méi)有必要進(jìn)行正式的預(yù)約。
Except for these very close friends and relatives, making unexpected calls should be avoided as much as possible.除了這些特別親近的朋 友和親戚之外,盡量不要突然登門造訪。
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The unexpected guest is welcomed, but whether that welcome is sincere or given out of kindness is another matter.不速之客還是會(huì)受到歡迎,但這種歡迎是否發(fā)自內(nèi)心或只是出于禮貌,就不好說(shuō)了。Practically everyone has his own plans as to how to spend his time, and it is often perplexing, if not annoying, to be obliged to change one's plans by unexpected visitors.p??pleks??
adj.使人困惑的;令人費(fèi)解的, 事實(shí)上,每個(gè)人對(duì)于如何支配時(shí)間都有自己的計(jì)劃,為接待一個(gè)不速之客而 不得不改變自己的計(jì)劃,即使不生氣也會(huì)覺(jué)得為難。
When someone invites you to drop by anytime, they really mean to call first to make sure the time is convenient!當(dāng)有人邀請(qǐng)你可在任何 時(shí)候去拜訪時(shí),他們是指去拜訪之前你 先給他們打電話,確定時(shí)間是否方便。
Be Polite講禮貌
Good manners are so important in today's society.在今天的社會(huì),講禮貌非常重要。A little effort towards being polite to everyone you meet can have great rewards.如果你肯用點(diǎn)心禮貌地 對(duì)待你所遇到的每一個(gè)人,你將獲得巨大的回報(bào)。
Of course there are other reasons for being polite as well.當(dāng)然講禮貌還有很多其它的原因 Everyone should be polite.Polite people show good manners.每個(gè)人都應(yīng)彬彬有禮。講禮貌的人展現(xiàn)良好的風(fēng)度,Moreover, they are popular.而且受人歡迎。
On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon.另一方面,沒(méi)有禮貌的 人則被人瞧不起。
Rudeness shows poor education.Therefore, why not be polite? 粗魯是沒(méi)教養(yǎng)的表現(xiàn)。因此,何不有禮貌一點(diǎn) 呢?
A simple “Please” , “Thank you” , or' “You're welcome” can make a big difference.“請(qǐng)”、“謝謝你”或“不 客氣”這幾個(gè)詞雖然簡(jiǎn)單,卻會(huì)使情況大不相同。
If someone says dirty words all the time, it shows that something is wrong with his mouth.如果有的人總是罵罵咧咧,滿口臟話,那就說(shuō)明他 的嘴出了問(wèn)題。You'd better persuade him to “watch” his mouth!你最好建議他“注意”他 的嘴巴。
Table Manners就餐禮節(jié)
There are many differences in table manners in different cultures.不同的文化在飲食習(xí)慣 方面存在許多差異。
It is really worth your time to learn about how to behave while eating in other countries.這的確值得你花時(shí)間學(xué) 一學(xué)在國(guó)外就餐時(shí)應(yīng)該注意的行為舉止。Knowledge of table manners will show your international qualifications.通曉就餐禮節(jié)能展示你的國(guó)際素質(zhì)。
Don't make noises with your mouth.將不要咀嚼出聲音,Close your mouth when eating.含著嘴吃東西。
People make mouth noises because they eat without closing their mouths.人們咀嚼出聲音,是因?yàn)闆](méi)有合起嘴來(lái)吃。
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?sw?l?u,vt.& vi.吞, 咽, vt.不流露,掩飾,抑制 喝湯時(shí)不要啜飲,而應(yīng)一口吞下去。
Don't talk with your mouth full.嘴里有食物時(shí),不要說(shuō) 話。
If someone talks to you, wait until your mouth is empty before answering.如果有人跟你講話,要等你的嘴里沒(méi)有食物 了才回答。
Restaurant Does and Don'ts 餐館里什么該做什么不該做
What is considered polite in one country is sometimes considered rude in another.有些事在一個(gè)國(guó)家被認(rèn) 為是禮貌的,但到了另一個(gè)國(guó)家卻變 成了魯莽。In other words, sometimes you should slurp and sometimes you shouldn't.sl?:p n.嘖嘖吃的聲音,v.啜食, 換句話說(shuō),有時(shí)你應(yīng)該 吃出聲音,有時(shí)就不該吃出聲音。
Learning about culture differences while you learn English is the fastest way to broaden your knowledge of the world and become more successful.?br?:dn vt.& vi.使…變寬, 擴(kuò)展,1.(路、河等)變寬,變闊,2.拓展;擴(kuò)大;(使)數(shù)目增加, vt.增長(zhǎng)(經(jīng)驗(yàn)、知識(shí)等), 在學(xué)英語(yǔ)的同時(shí)學(xué)習(xí)不同文化之間的差異,是拓寬世界知識(shí)最快捷的途徑,而且你會(huì)變得更加成功。
When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping their food.用餐時(shí),日本人和一些中國(guó)人有 吃東西出聲的習(xí)慣。By doing so, they show their host how much they like the food.這么做是向主人表示他 們有多么喜歡那些菜肴。
Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant.西方人覺(jué)得這種喝湯法 有失大雅,They also consider picking one's teeth and putting on makeup at the table no-nos.而且在餐桌上剔牙和上妝很要不得。
And when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table.而說(shuō)到給小費(fèi),他們通 常留點(diǎn)錢在桌上,The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.給多少由你自己決定,但通常都是菜單的百分之十到百分之二十。
Business Etiquette: Business Cards名片 ?et??ket,-k?t
n.禮儀, 禮節(jié),規(guī)矩, Business cards are less important in American culture than they are in Asian culture.名片在美國(guó)文化中不如 在亞洲文化中顯得重要。
Knowing the right way to handle business cards is a useful skill wherever you are.知道名片的正確用法,不管到哪里都十分有用。
Requesting someone's business card is a straight forward process.向別人要名片可以直截了當(dāng),You need only say: “Do you have a business card?” or “May I have your business card?” 你只需要說(shuō):“你有名 片嗎?”或“我能要一張你的名 片嗎?” When you want to present your own card, you can say, “Here's my card.或在你遞上你的名片時(shí),你可以說(shuō):”這是我的名片,F(xiàn)eel free to call me if you have any other questions.“ Or, you might say, ”Please send the
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information to this address.I look forward to hearing from you soon.“如果你有什么其他的問(wèn)題可以隨時(shí)給我打電話:”或者你還可以說(shuō)“請(qǐng)將有關(guān)信息寄到這個(gè)地址。我盼望很快收到你的來(lái)信?!?It's not polite to directly refuse a request from someone for your business card.直接拒絕他人向你索要 名片的請(qǐng)求是不禮貌的。
Instead, you can say, “Sorry, but I'm afraid I'm all out at the moment.” Or “I forgot to bring them with me.” 你可以說(shuō)“對(duì)不起,眼下我的名 片都用光了?!被颉拔彝泿??!?When you do receive a card, say “Thank you” and examine it briefly before putting it away.你接受名片時(shí)應(yīng)說(shuō)“謝謝”并簡(jiǎn)單看一下再把它放好。
International Protocol國(guó)際交往
Among the areas that need the most education for international understanding are how to say people's names, eat, dress, and talk.在國(guó)際交往中,最迫切需要了解的是對(duì)人的稱呼以及在飲食、穿著和談吐方面的差異。Get those four basics right and the rest is a piece of cake.只要你準(zhǔn)確地把握這四 個(gè)基本要素,剩下的都 是小菜一碟。
The first transaction between even ordinary citizens and the first chance to make an impression for better or worse-is, of course, an exchange of names.即使是兩個(gè)普通的人,在第一次交往時(shí),也要 相互交換姓名,這是給彼此留下或好或 壞印象的第一次機(jī)會(huì)。
“What would you like me to call you?” is always a good opening line.“你想讓我怎么稱呼你 呢?”總是一個(gè)很好的開場(chǎng)白。
It's better to ask several times than to get it wrong.與其叫錯(cuò)別人的名字,還不如多問(wèn)幾次。Even then, err on the side of formality until asked to “Call me Joe” f?:?m?l?ti: n.拘泥形式, 拘謹(jǐn);遵守禮節(jié),正式手續(xù),形式上的措施, 即使在那個(gè)時(shí)候,為穩(wěn)妥起見,還是正式一點(diǎn)為好,直到對(duì)方跟你說(shuō)“請(qǐng)叫我喬好了” Jim reminds you that: shouting out as loudly as possible.Have got these benefits: We are going to tell you.Shout out your potential!喊出潛能 Shout out your confidence and self-esteem!喊出自信和自尊 shout out your international muscle!喊出國(guó)際肌肉 Shout out your perfect English.喊出一流英語(yǔ)
Shout out your international qualification!喊出國(guó)際素質(zhì) Shout out your inner-hero!喊出淋漓盡致的英雄本 色 Shout out a brand new universe!喊出一片新天地!
第三章 國(guó)際商務(wù)International business 11 Solutions to Trade Imbalance貿(mào)易不平衡的11種解決方法
World trade is an important topic today.今天,國(guó)際貿(mào)易已成為一個(gè)重要的話題。
The World Trade Organization has focused international attention on global trade issues, especially in China.世界貿(mào)易組織已經(jīng)把全球的注意力引向了國(guó)際貿(mào)易這一問(wèn)題,而中國(guó)的國(guó)際貿(mào)易尤其 受到關(guān)注。
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當(dāng)前,美國(guó)與我國(guó)間的貿(mào)易不平衡問(wèn)題正日益惡化。
We cannot leave this problem unattended, because the United States is the most important trade partner, I'd like to make a couple of proposals to improve the whole situation.??n??tend?d adj.無(wú)人陪伴的;無(wú)人出席的;無(wú)人照顧的,未被注意的,(傷等)未治療的, 對(duì)這一問(wèn)題我們不能置之不理,因?yàn)槊绹?guó)是我們最重要 的貿(mào)易伙伴。為了改善整個(gè)局面,我想提一些建議。
First, we need to do more public relations activities to promote understanding, because some of their criticisms are based on misconceptions about our country.首先,我們應(yīng)該更多地 開展公關(guān)活動(dòng)以增進(jìn)相互了解,因?yàn)樗麄儗?duì)我們的一些 批評(píng)主要是基于對(duì)我們國(guó)家的誤 解。
We have to communicate with them more by sending lobbyists, producing more movies, publishing more books, and so on.?l?b??st n.游說(shuō)議員者, 我們必須通過(guò)派遣更多 的公關(guān)人員,拍更多的電影,出版更 多的書籍與他們交流。Second, we have to make an effort to encourage American companies to do business in our country.其次,我們必須鼓勵(lì)美國(guó)公司在我國(guó)開展業(yè)務(wù),We should revise our protectionist practices in trade, and promote free trade and competition.我們應(yīng)該改正我們的貿(mào) 易保護(hù)主義做法,促進(jìn)自由貿(mào)易和競(jìng)爭(zhēng)。ri?vaiz vt.修訂, 修改,改變,修改(意見或計(jì)劃),修正;改變,vt.& vi.復(fù)習(xí),vi.修訂;校訂 ,n.修訂;校訂,【印刷】校樣,清樣,修訂版,修訂本 pr??tek??nist n.貿(mào)易保護(hù)主義者, At any rate, our country and the United States need each other, and we have to maintain communication to understand each other.總而言之,我國(guó)與美國(guó)相互需要,必須保持交流以求相互了解。
第四章 瘋狂時(shí)事和社會(huì)問(wèn)題Crazy Current Events and Social Problems Kim's Note:
My own opinion is that learning to blurt out English about important current topics will really help you communicate with people.So take the time to learn this passage well.Japanese Textbooks: Premier Zhu's Opinion朱镕基談日本篡改歷史教科書問(wèn)題 ?premi? n.總理, 首相,首席官員;,adj.最好的, 最重要的,首要的,首位的;最前的;第一的,最早的,最先的, The question of the history textbook is not just an issue between China and Japan.教科書問(wèn)題并不僅是中日兩國(guó)之間的問(wèn)題,Rather it is an issue between Japan and all the Asian countries and people throughout Asia.θru:?a?t prep.(表示時(shí)間)自始至終;在…期間,(表示區(qū)域)遍及…地域;遍及…場(chǎng)所,adv.處處,始終,在所有方面, 它是日本同所有亞洲國(guó)家和亞洲人民之間的問(wèn)題。
If the past history of aggression started by Japanese militarists is denied and if the historical facts are distorted, it will not only hurt the feelings of the Chinese people, but also those of people throughout Asia.如果日本的軍國(guó)主義者 發(fā)動(dòng)侵略戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)這個(gè)歷史事實(shí)被歪曲,那不僅傷害了中國(guó)人民 的感情,而且傷害了全亞洲人民 的感情。
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I don't think this is an issue that should be regarded as interference in Japan's internal affairs.我認(rèn)為這并不是誰(shuí)要去干涉日本的內(nèi)政,Rather, this is a serious issue that will have a bearing on whether or not the people of Japan and of other Asian countries, including China, can develop a friendly relationship from generation to generation.而是關(guān)系到日本人民同包括中國(guó)人民在內(nèi)的亞洲人民能不能世世代代友好下去的問(wèn)題 So it is also in the interest of Japan to have this problem solved.所以,這一問(wèn)題的解決 同樣符合日本人民的利益。
【額外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)textbook/n.教科書,課本
(2)issue/n.問(wèn)題,議題,爭(zhēng)議 ;期,號(hào),版次(3)rather/adv.寧可,寧愿;相 當(dāng);恰恰相反
We are not lost, rather, we have won.我們沒(méi)輸,相反,我們 贏了。(4)aggression/n.侵犯,侵略,挑釁 ;侵略行為(5)militarist/n.軍國(guó)主義者,窮兵 黷武者
(6)deny/v.否認(rèn);不承認(rèn);拋 棄;拒絕相信;拒絕(某人的)要求;拒絕接 受 The prisoner denied having assaulted a policeman.囚犯否認(rèn)曾毆打過(guò)警察。??s?:lt n.攻擊, 猛襲, 突襲,侵犯他人身體(罪);侵犯人身罪,(向困難或危險(xiǎn)事物發(fā)起的)沖擊 ,vt.襲擊, 毆打;強(qiáng)暴,猛烈攻擊,襲擊,侵犯人身(罪), 使(感官)難受,(7)distort/v.扭歪,扭曲,使變 形;歪曲,曲解
The newspapers gave a distorted what had happened.媒體對(duì)所發(fā)生的事作了歪曲的報(bào)道。(8)hurt/v.使受傷;危害,損 害;傷……的感情,使 傷心
Pardon me.I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.原諒我。我本無(wú)意傷你 的感情。(9)regard/v.看待,當(dāng)作,把…… 看作,重視,認(rèn)為 I regard this as a great important.我認(rèn)為這極為重要。
If you fail to regard my warning, you may be sorry.如果你不聽從我的警告你可能會(huì)后悔(10)interference/n.介入,干涉,干預(yù) ;擾亂;干擾
I resented his interference in my affairs.我反對(duì)他干預(yù)我的事情。ri?zent
vt.對(duì)…感到憤怒,(11)internal affair/國(guó)內(nèi)事務(wù),內(nèi)政
(12)have a bearing on/與……有關(guān)系,有關(guān)聯(lián)
It has some bearing on the discussion.那與正在討論的問(wèn)題有一些關(guān)系。(13)whether or not../無(wú)論是……或是
Man, money: which one wins?人與錢的斗爭(zhēng),誰(shuí)會(huì)勝利?
Wherever there is money, there will always be corruption.哪里有錢,哪里就有腐 敗。Corruption can never be eliminated entirely, it can only be controlled.腐敗只能控制,而永遠(yuǎn)不能徹底根除。
This passage describes the current situation in China.這篇短文描述的就是中 國(guó)當(dāng)前的腐敗問(wèn)題。
Although our Party and government have punished the corrupt officials severely, corruption
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in China seems to die hard.雖然黨和政府嚴(yán)厲懲治腐敗官員,但中國(guó)的腐敗似乎難以根除。
The relationship between these men and money has been reversed: money talks;man listens.那些(腐敗的)人與金錢 的關(guān)系已經(jīng)顛倒過(guò)來(lái):人受金錢的擺布,It seems to me instead of man being in control of money, money is firmly in control of man.在我看來(lái),似乎不是人支配金錢,而是金錢牢牢地控制了人。In today's world many people appear to be hungry for money.當(dāng)今世界,有不少人對(duì) 金錢流露出極度的渴望。
They bow to it.They scramble for it.為了錢,他們或卑躬屈膝,或巧取豪奪。?skr?mbl vi.快速爬行, 匍匐前進(jìn);攀登,爭(zhēng)奪, 爭(zhēng)搶,(軍事飛機(jī))緊急起飛 Some of them even seem to sell their souls for it or risk their lives in pursuit of it.一些人為了金錢不惜出 賣自己的靈魂,甚至冒著生命危險(xiǎn)去追求金錢。Is money so fascinating as to be worthy of sacrificing your life? 難道金錢真的這么有魔 力,值得付出你的生命嗎?
The Greatest Killers最厲害的殺手
People are always naturally more attracted to things that are bad for them than they are to things that are good for them.人們總是更關(guān)注對(duì)他們有害的東西,而不是對(duì)他們有益的東西。Alcohol and cigarettes are two examples.酒精和香煙就是兩個(gè)例子。People know these things are bad for them, yet they continue using them.人們明明知道這些東西對(duì)他們有害,卻仍繼續(xù)使用。
Alcohol and cigarettes are the two greatest killers in the world.酒精和香煙是世界上兩大殺人惡魔。
Hundreds of thousands of people have died because of these two social evils.成千上萬(wàn)的人死于這兩個(gè)“惡魔”的手中。
As a result, some governments are trying to control the use of these drugs.因此,一些國(guó)家努力對(duì)這些麻 醉品進(jìn)行控制。
For example, in many countries, the legal age for drinking has been raised from eighteen to twenty-one.比如,許多國(guó)家把喝酒的合法年齡由原來(lái)的十八歲提高到 二十一歲。Some countries have even banned smoking in public places.一些國(guó)家禁止在公共場(chǎng)合吸煙。
People can help each other live longer by simply discouraging these bad habits.只要努力遏制這些壞習(xí)慣,人們就能夠使彼此活得 更長(zhǎng)壽一些。
The Urgent Need of English in China中國(guó)急需英語(yǔ)人才
English may be the most important factor in deciding which countries are leaders in the future.英語(yǔ)可能會(huì)成為決定將來(lái)哪些國(guó)家能處于領(lǐng)先地位的最重 要的因素。
The language of the most advanced management and technology is undoubtedly English.無(wú)庸置疑,代表著最先 進(jìn)的管理和技術(shù)的語(yǔ)言就是英語(yǔ)。
Being able to absorb this information is really the key to the new century.掌握這一信息將是決定在新世紀(jì)成敗與否的關(guān) 鍵。
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21世紀(jì),我們要同越來(lái)越多的國(guó) 家打交道。
We can't go there and speak our own language because nobody is going to learn it in order to understand us.到那些國(guó)家我們不能說(shuō)自己的語(yǔ)言,因?yàn)闆](méi)有人為了聽懂我們的話而去學(xué)我們的語(yǔ)言.Our Asian rival, India, 我國(guó)的亞洲競(jìng)爭(zhēng)者印度,has surged ahead of other developing countries in information technology because of its superior English skills.以其較高的英語(yǔ)水平而在信息技術(shù)領(lǐng)域走在 其他發(fā)展中國(guó)家的前面。
Unless we are able to master English, we will not be able to get our population to use IT and take advantage of the new economy.除非能掌握英語(yǔ),否則我們將不能幫助我 國(guó)人們利用信息技術(shù),從而在新經(jīng)濟(jì)中站穩(wěn)腳 跟。
There is an urgent need to have a workforce which is proficient in the language in view of the information technology onslaught.鑒于信息技術(shù)所帶來(lái)的沖擊,我們國(guó)家急需培養(yǎng)一支精通英語(yǔ)的勞動(dòng)力。
China Boosts English中國(guó)人提升英語(yǔ)水平
It is never too early to prepare for the future.為將來(lái)作準(zhǔn)備越早越好.If young children develop their language and thinking skills they will become more independent and successful adults.如果趁早培養(yǎng)小孩的語(yǔ) 言和思考能力,長(zhǎng)大后,他們的獨(dú)立性就會(huì)更強(qiáng),而且他們也 會(huì)更成功。
China's English-language drive is aimed at preparing people to meet the demands of a more open market after China enters the World Trade Organization.中國(guó)下大力氣加強(qiáng)英語(yǔ) 教育旨在幫助人們作好準(zhǔn)備,以滿足中國(guó)入世后一個(gè) 更加開放的市場(chǎng)對(duì)英語(yǔ)人才的需求。
It will ensure that they are able to cope in an Information Technology Age.這一努力將確保他們?cè)谛畔⒓夹g(shù)時(shí)代站穩(wěn)腳跟。
The Ministry of Education called on schools to begin teaching English to nine-year-olds or third graders when the new school year begins in September.教育部要求各小學(xué)在九月份新學(xué)期開始時(shí),對(duì)九歲的孩子也就是三年級(jí)學(xué)生開設(shè)英語(yǔ)課程。
This means students will begin their study of English four years earlier than at present.這意味著學(xué)生們將比現(xiàn)在提早四年學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)。
Today, students begin English at the age of 13, when they are in Secondary 1.現(xiàn)在,學(xué)生是13歲也就 是上初一時(shí)才開始學(xué)英語(yǔ)。
The curriculum would begin by stressing speaking, reading and understanding skills to give the children a feel for the language.教學(xué)大綱將強(qiáng)調(diào)聽說(shuō)、閱讀和理解能力,以培養(yǎng)學(xué)生的語(yǔ)感。
Writing and grammar rules would be introduced later.寫作和語(yǔ)法教學(xué)將適當(dāng) 推遲。
Kim’ Note: I really like this passage because it is not only to practice your 3-ly training, it's a very good answer when someone ask you about why Chinese students are so enthusiastic about learning English or why Chinese English are so important.I will read it in a very conversational and casual way if there is someone ask me Kim, why is
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English so important in China? ?k?nv??se???nl
adj.談話的,會(huì)話的,健談的,善于辭令的,口語(yǔ)的,適合于會(huì)話的, Beijingers Eager to Learn Oral English北京人急切的操練口語(yǔ)
Regardless of whether or not Beijing wins the Olympic bid, raising the English level of its citizens will make Beijing a more international city.不管北京能否贏得奧運(yùn) 會(huì)的主辦權(quán),提高市民的英語(yǔ)水平將 更能體現(xiàn)北京國(guó)際大都市的形象。
A city with 'so much history and culture deserves to share its treasures with the world.一個(gè)擁有如此悠久的歷 史和文化的都市,她的財(cái)富值得與世界共 同分享。Of course, the number one treasure of Beijing is its people!當(dāng)然,北京的第一大財(cái) 富是她的人民。
Millions of ordinary people in Beijing started to learn English when the capital announced its bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.當(dāng)首都宣布申辦2008年 奧運(yùn)會(huì)時(shí),數(shù)百萬(wàn)北京市民掀起了學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)的熱潮。Learning and speaking English is “hot” among residents of this 3,000-year-old city.市民學(xué)說(shuō)英語(yǔ)在這個(gè)擁 有3,000年悠久歷史的 城市變得流行起來(lái)。
From schools to factories, from residences to government offices, men and women, old and young, are delving into their “ABCs” with enthusiasm.Delv vi.深入探究, 鉆研,n.[人名] 德爾夫, 從學(xué)校到工廠,從居民 區(qū)到政府辦公室,不論男女老少,都以極大的熱情投入到 ABC的學(xué)習(xí)當(dāng)中。
Many English textbooks with the Olympic bid logo on the cover were published and sold in the city.許多封面印有申奧標(biāo)志 的英語(yǔ)書籍陸續(xù)地出版和銷售。
Books teaching basic idioms and expressions for daily communication are the most popular.其中,有關(guān)日常交際用 語(yǔ)和習(xí)慣表達(dá)的書最受歡 迎。
第六章 中西文化Chinese-Western Culture Misunderstanding誤解
Eating is always a learning experience in a new culture.在一個(gè)陌生的文化中,吃飯往往是一種值得學(xué)習(xí)的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
Here are some differences between American and Chinese dining cultures.以下是中美飲食文化之間的一 些差異。
I must put in a few words about my experience here in China.這里我得先講一講自己在中國(guó)的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
If I have dinner with a Chinese host, he always presses more food onto my plate as soon as I have emptied it of the previous helping.倘若我與中國(guó)主人一起用餐,我剛吃完前一次夾給我的菜,他總是馬上又在我的碟子里堆上更多的菜。
That often makes me feel very awkward.這常常使我感到尷尬,I have to eat the food even if I don't feel like it, because it is considered bad manners in the west to leave one's food on the plate.即使是我不愿吃的食物,我也得吃。因?yàn)樵谖鞣?,碟子里剩下食物是不禮貌的。
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我注意到,當(dāng)一位中國(guó)人坐在美國(guó)人舉行的宴席上,他常常推辭遞給他的食物和飲料,盡管事實(shí)上他還餓著或渴著。
This might be good manners in China, but it is definitely not in the west.在中國(guó),這樣做可能是 得體的舉止,但在西方,這絕對(duì)不是。
In the United States, it is impolite to keep asking someone again and again or press something on him.在美國(guó),不停地問(wèn)人家要不要食 物,或強(qiáng)塞食物給某人是不 禮貌的。
Americans are very direct.If they want something, they will ask for it.If not, they will say, “No, thanks.” 美國(guó)人很直率,如果他們想要什么,他們會(huì)提出的。如果不想要,他們就會(huì)說(shuō):“不,謝謝!”
What You Don't Talk About你應(yīng)該避而不談的話題
If you bring up a topic that makes people uncomfortable, the room usually gets very quiet.如果你提出一個(gè)令人尷 尬的話題,通常整個(gè)房間會(huì)變得鴉 雀無(wú)聲。This kind of uneasy silence makes it easy to lose your confidence.這種令人不自在的安靜 很容易使你失去信心。
Read this passage to gain an advantage over other people who don't know which topics to avoid.讀讀這篇短文,知道哪 些話題應(yīng)該避免,你將獲得比別人更多的 優(yōu)勢(shì)。Taboo topics tend to make people feel uneasy.忌諱的話題往往會(huì)使人 尷尬。What are the things we shouldn't talk about with Americans? 哪些話題是我們不該與 美國(guó)人談?wù)摰哪兀?/p>
Weight is one of the touchiest subjects.體重是最敏感的話題之 一。
In America, it's a huge embarrassment to be overweight.在美國(guó),體重超標(biāo)是一 件讓人極為難堪的事,甚至是一種罪過(guò)。
Americans are very weight-conscious and rarely disclose how much they weigh.美國(guó)人很關(guān)心體重,且極少披露他們的體重。
Therefore, you best not to ask.所以,你還是不過(guò)問(wèn)為 妙。
But if you absolutely have to comment on this subject, it's always safer to say, “Oh, you look like you have lost weight” than “Oh, you look like you put on a few pounds.” 但如果你非得要講,那就說(shuō)“噢,你看起來(lái)像是減 了幾磅”,這遠(yuǎn)比“喚,你看起來(lái) 像是胖了一些”要穩(wěn)妥 得多。
However, if you would like to be honest but not hurtful, you should choose your words carefully, perhaps by saying: “Hey, you look great.Very healthy looking.” 然而,如果你想說(shuō)實(shí)話 但又不想傷別人心,那么你在用詞時(shí)應(yīng)該謹(jǐn) 慎一點(diǎn),或許可以說(shuō):“嘿,你看起來(lái)棒極了。很健康?!?And always remember, it's not fat.It's muscular.千萬(wàn)記住要讓對(duì)方相信,那不是脂肪,而是肌肉。
第七章American Kaleidoscope美國(guó)萬(wàn)花筒
People In the United States美國(guó)的人們
America is really an interesting place.美國(guó)的確是一個(gè)令人感 興趣的地方。In the United States there are people from every corner of the world.LYCE三最短文第1輯
美國(guó)匯集了來(lái)自世界各 個(gè)角落的人們,The largest groups are Spanish speakers from Latin America.人數(shù)最多的是說(shuō)西班牙 語(yǔ)的拉丁美洲人。
Other important groups are Chinese, Japanese and Korean speakers from Asia.其他主要的群體有來(lái)自 亞洲的中國(guó)人、日本人和韓國(guó)人。
There are Chinatowns all over America and Chinese food is extremely popular.“唐人街”遍布各地,中式餐在美國(guó)倍受青昧。
The largest groups from Europe are Germans and Italians.來(lái)自歐洲的最大群體是 德國(guó)人和意大利人。
The whole country really has an international population.美國(guó)正是一個(gè)國(guó)際人口 的大熔爐。
Customs and foods from many different countries can easily be found in most American cities.在美國(guó)大多數(shù)的城市里都能找到不同國(guó)家的風(fēng) 俗習(xí)慣和飲食文化。What about your country? 你的國(guó)家是什么樣的呢 ? Are there people from other parts of the world? Where? 有沒(méi)有來(lái)自世界其它地 方的人們?他們來(lái)自哪 里?
American Concept of Time美國(guó)人的時(shí)間觀
The concept of time is one of the biggest differences among different cultures.時(shí)間觀念是不同文化之間最大的 差異之一。
Most misunderstandings and disagreements come from different views on time.大多數(shù)的誤解和爭(zhēng)執(zhí)都是起源于對(duì)時(shí)間的不 同看法。
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time.對(duì)美國(guó)人來(lái)說(shuō),守時(shí)是一種尊重他人時(shí) 間的表現(xiàn)。
Being more than ten minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation.通常若約會(huì)遲到超過(guò)10 分鐘,就應(yīng)該向?qū)Ψ降狼富蚪?釋原因。
People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay.知道自己會(huì)遲到的人往 往會(huì)先打個(gè)電話,讓對(duì)方知道自己會(huì)晚一 點(diǎn)到。Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time.當(dāng)然,會(huì)面場(chǎng)合愈不正 式,準(zhǔn)時(shí)的重要性就愈小。
At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as thirty minutes past the appointed time.舉例來(lái)說(shuō),在非正式的 聚會(huì)中,人們往往會(huì)在約定時(shí)間 過(guò)后30分鐘才到,But they usually don't try that at work.不過(guò),他們上班通常就 不會(huì)這樣做。American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others.美國(guó)人的生活方式體現(xiàn) 了他們多么尊重別人的 時(shí)間。
When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance.當(dāng)人們?cè)谟?jì)劃一項(xiàng)活動(dòng) 時(shí),通常會(huì)在幾天或幾個(gè)星 期前把時(shí)間定好。Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it.時(shí)間一旦決定,除非情 況緊急,否則不會(huì)輕易 改變。
If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient.如果有人想到家里拜訪 你,他們通常會(huì)先打電話過(guò) 來(lái),以確定你是否方便,LYCE三最短文第1輯
Only very close friends will just “drop by” unannounced.只有很熟的朋友才會(huì)未 經(jīng)通知就突然造訪。
Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed.同時(shí),人們也不太喜歡 太晚打電話給別人,因?yàn)榕聦?duì)方已經(jīng)上床睡 覺(jué)了。
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Punctuality/遵守時(shí)刻,準(zhǔn)時(shí),正點(diǎn) Convenient/方便的,便利的 unannounced/未經(jīng)宣布的
Kim’ Note: Break down difficult words and speak them slowly until you can blurt them out.It's natural speed with confident.And always keep in mind that American concept of time.We just heard American Concept of time, now we will hear about Love Kim's Note:The following passage is very accurate.It also deals with the topic American students are most interested in.American students care more about their relationships with boyfriends and girlfriends than anything else.If you are a student and you want to start a conversation with an American student, this is really the perfect topic!
American Concept of Love美國(guó)人的愛情觀
The American concept of love and romance begins with dating.美國(guó)人的愛情觀是從約會(huì)開始的。
Young people date in several ways.年輕人的約會(huì)方式有幾 種。
At first, they might have group dates with several boys and girls together.剛開始,他們可能會(huì)進(jìn)行集體約會(huì),就是幾個(gè)男生幾個(gè)女生一起去約會(huì)。Later, they start going on single dates-just one boy and one girl.之后,他們才開始單獨(dú)的約會(huì),就是一男一女。
Sometimes a boy and a girl will go to a movie.有時(shí)他們會(huì)去看電影,Maybe they will go to a party at a friend's house.也可能去朋友家聚餐,Or they might go out to eat.或者到外面吃飯。
When two couples go out together, we call it double dating.當(dāng)有兩對(duì)戀人一起出去時(shí),我們稱之為“結(jié)對(duì)約會(huì)”,A friend might even arrange a blind date for you with someone you don't know.有時(shí)候,你的朋友甚至?xí)才拍愫退夭幌嘧R(shí)的人進(jìn)行一次“瞎盲約會(huì)”。That doesn't mean you keep your eyes closed the whole evening!所謂“瞎盲約會(huì)”并不是指整個(gè)晚上讓你把眼睛閉著,You just don't know who your partner will be until the time for the date.而是一直要等到約會(huì)那天你才知道對(duì)象是誰(shuí)。
If someone asks you for any kind of date, and you don't want to go, you may politely say, “No, thanks.” 如果有人以任何一種方式約你,但你不想去,你只管禮貌地說(shuō):“謝謝你,我不去?!?/p>
Weekends in the U.S.美國(guó)的周末
Most American businesses are only open five days a week.美國(guó)的大多數(shù)行業(yè)只營(yíng)業(yè)五天。
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American school children attend school five days a week as well.美國(guó)的小孩也是一周只上五天的課。
American families usually have a two-day weekend.美國(guó)的家庭一般有兩天的周末,The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.即星期六和星期天。
Over the weekend, people spend their time in many different ways.在周末,人們有許多不 同的消遣方式。
They enjoy activities that are fun and relaxing.他們喜歡有趣而輕松的 活動(dòng)。Many families spend weekends together.許多家庭都一起共度周 末。They may go shopping, go to the movies, or visit friends.他們會(huì)去購(gòu)物看電影或是拜訪朋友。
They may also invite friends over to have a party at home.他們也會(huì)邀請(qǐng)朋友來(lái)家里聚會(huì)。Many American families enjoy sports during the weekend.也有很多家庭利用周末 享受運(yùn)動(dòng)帶來(lái)的樂(lè)趣。
Short trips and travel are also popular pastimes.旅行也是很時(shí)尚的娛樂(lè)方式。
All these interesting activities are the reason why “How was your weekend?” is the most popular American greeting on a Monday morning.正因?yàn)橛腥绱素S富多彩的活動(dòng),所以星期一早上,美國(guó)人見面時(shí)最流行的問(wèn)候是: “周末過(guò)得怎么樣?”
Cars in the United States汽車在美國(guó)
Kim’s Note: I can't tell you the name of every boyfriend.I have had since high school, but I can tell you every detail about every car.Americans love their cars and I am no exception.In fact, driving is one of the things.I miss the most about my life in America.It is hard to describe the close relationship Americans have with their cars.美國(guó)人與汽車的親密關(guān)系簡(jiǎn)直難以用言語(yǔ)來(lái)形容。
Driving is such an important part of life in the United States.開車是美國(guó)人生活中一 個(gè)重要的組成部分。
Throughout their lives Americans ride in cars.美國(guó)人一生中都在乘車。
A man usually drives his pregnant wife to the hospital, and back home again with the baby.通常男人開車載他懷孕 的太太去醫(yī)院,然后再載著新生的嬰兒 一起回家。
Later the boy will date his girlfriend in a car.男孩子長(zhǎng)大后又將和他的女朋友在車內(nèi)約會(huì) Having a car is for teenagers a symbol of being grown-up.對(duì)青少年而言,擁有一輛車是他長(zhǎng)大的象征;
Still later the young man will drive away with his new bride on their honeymoon.再過(guò)一段時(shí)間,那年輕 人將會(huì)開車和他的新娘去度蜜月。
Finally Americans take their “l(fā)ast car ride”-in the big black hearse which carries them to the cemetery.最后,美國(guó)人搭乘他們最后一次車,躺在黑色的大靈車?yán)铮凰屯埂?/p>
第八章 娛樂(lè)Entertainment One Man in a Boat獨(dú)坐孤舟
Fishing is my favorite sport.釣魚是我特別喜愛的一 項(xiàng)運(yùn)動(dòng)。
I often fish for hours without catching anything.我經(jīng)常一釣數(shù)小時(shí)卻一 無(wú)所獲,But this doesn't worry me.Some fishermen are unlucky.LYCE三最短文第1輯
但我從不為此煩惱。有 些垂釣者就是不走運(yùn),Instead of catching fish, they catch old tires and trash.他們往往魚釣不到,卻 釣上來(lái)些舊輪胎和垃圾。I am even less lucky.我的運(yùn)氣甚至還不及他 們。I never catch anything-not even old tires.我什么東西也未釣到過(guò)--就連舊輪胎也沒(méi)有。
After having spent the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag.我總是在河上呆上整整 一上午,然后空著袋子回家。
“You must give up fishing!” my friends say.“你可別再釣魚了!”我 的朋友們說(shuō),“It's a waste of time.” But they don't realize one important thing.“這是浪費(fèi)時(shí)間。”然而 他們沒(méi)有認(rèn)識(shí)到重要的 一點(diǎn),I am not really interested in fishing.我并不是真的對(duì)釣魚有 興趣,I am only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.我感興趣的只是獨(dú)坐孤 舟,無(wú)所事事。
The City of Music音樂(lè)之城
Music really does mean a lot to people.音樂(lè)對(duì)人們的影響確實(shí) 很大。
There were recently over thirty thousand people in the Forbidden City to hear a concert by the three tenors.最近,有三萬(wàn)多人會(huì)聚 紫禁城參加世界三大男高音舉辦的 音樂(lè)會(huì)。Billions of people watched this historical concert from almost forty countries.有近四十個(gè)國(guó)家幻幾百 萬(wàn)人觀看了這次歷史性的音樂(lè)會(huì)。
Listening to music聽音樂(lè)
is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world.是全世界許多人最喜愛 的消遣。
This is especially true for the people living in Vienna, the city of music.這對(duì)生活在維也納的人 民來(lái)說(shuō)更是貼切。
Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and waltz.這個(gè)城市不僅是莫扎特 的故鄉(xiāng),也是古典音樂(lè)和華爾茲 舞曲的發(fā)源地。Music fills the air in Vienna.音樂(lè)繚繞于整個(gè)維也納。
Going to public concerts is often free of charge.欣賞公開的演奏會(huì)通常 是免費(fèi)的。And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boy's Choir.別忘了,這里也是世界著名維也納少年合唱團(tuán)的所在地。
No wonder people say Austria is always alive with a sound of music.難怪人們說(shuō)奧地利永遠(yuǎn) 與音樂(lè)共存呢!
第九章 超級(jí)演講Powerful speech
27、Speech at the Banquet for the Opening of the Fortune Global Forum 2001 in Hong Kong(selection)----by The President of the People's Republic of China Jiang Zemin 在香港“2001《財(cái)富》 全球論壇”開幕晚宴上 的講話 摘選 中華人民共和國(guó)主席 江澤民
Kim’s Note: This passage is the super challenge, but blurting it out will raise your English
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level immensely.I am delighted to be with you here in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China on this beautiful evening.在這個(gè)美好的夜晚,與各位在中國(guó)的香港特別行政區(qū)歡聚一堂,感到十分高興。
I wish to express, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, warm welcome to all of you who have come here for the Fortune Global Forum 2001 sponsored by AOL Time Warner.我代表中國(guó)政府和人民,向前來(lái)參加美國(guó)在線時(shí) 代華納集團(tuán)舉辦的“2001《財(cái)富》全球論 壇”活動(dòng)的朋友們,表 示熱烈的歡迎!The theme of this Forum, “Next Generation Asia”, is of great significance, as the development of Asia bears on the development and prosperity of all countries and regions not only in this continent but also worldwide.這次論壇的主題“亞洲 新一代”,是很有意義的。亞洲的發(fā)展,不僅關(guān)系亞洲各國(guó)各地 區(qū)的發(fā)展和繁榮,也關(guān)系世界的發(fā)展和繁 榮。
Asia is the largest continent on earth.亞洲是地球上最大的洲。
More importantly, the Asian peoples have a strong sense of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-improvement.更重要的是,亞洲各國(guó)人民有著強(qiáng)烈 的自尊自信、自立自強(qiáng)精神,This is an important driving force for transformation and innovation.這是激勵(lì)變革創(chuàng)新的重 要?jiǎng)恿Α?/p>
I hope that all of us here today will join hands with all other peace-loving people and work for lasting world peace and common development and prosperity of all nations and regions.我希望,在座的各位,以及一切愛好和平的人 民攜起手來(lái),為共同促進(jìn)世界的持久 和平和各國(guó)的發(fā)展與繁榮而 努力。
Kim’s Note: I think these words are so special and inspirational.I'd like read it myself.Even though I am a woman and will never be the president of China.I still want to share Jiang Zemin's wonderful words.【額外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)express/vt.表達(dá),表不
(2)on behalf of/代表……的一方,作為 ……的代言人;為了… …的利益 On behalf of my colleagues and myself我愿代表我的同事并以 我個(gè)人的名義.I'd like to give a warm welcome to you all.向你們大家表示熱烈歡 迎。(3)sponsor/v.n.發(fā)起,主辦,舉 辦;提倡,倡議;資助,贊助 He sponsored the plan at the meeting.他在會(huì)上倡議這一計(jì)劃。(4)theme/n.題目;主題;主題 思想(5)bear on/對(duì)……有影響,和…… 有關(guān)
I don't see how that information bears on the case.我不明白那個(gè)消息對(duì)這件事有什么影響。
(6)development/n.發(fā)展;擴(kuò)張;進(jìn)展 ;發(fā)生;成長(zhǎng)(7)prosperity/n.興旺,繁榮,昌盛 ;成功;富足
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(8)worldwide/adj.世界范圍的,遍 及全世界的,世界性的(9)self-esteem/自尊
(10)self-confidence/自信(11)self-reliance/自立
(12)self-improvement/自強(qiáng)
(13)transformation/n.變化,轉(zhuǎn)變,改革,變形;變質(zhì);轉(zhuǎn)換(14)innovation/n.革新,改革,創(chuàng)新 ;新方法;新奇事物(15)work for為……/工作,為……做事,為 ……盡力(16)lasting/adj.持久的,永久的,永恒的,耐久的
Grammar & Structure:(1)be delighted to do sth./很高興做某事,很愉快 做某事 Thank you for your invitation, I'd be delighted to come.謝謝你的邀請(qǐng),我很高 興過(guò)來(lái)。
We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.我們很高興星期五來(lái)赴 宴。(2)be of great significance相當(dāng)于it is very significant,/表示“非常有意義”,意義重大的“。The new discovery of oil is of great significance to the country's economy.石油的新發(fā)現(xiàn)對(duì)這個(gè)國(guó)家的經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展意義重大。
The new discovery of oil is very significant to the country's economy. 石油的新發(fā)現(xiàn)對(duì)這個(gè)國(guó) 家的經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展意義重大。
第十章 Life of Youth年輕人的生活
28、Modern Girl現(xiàn)代女孩
Helen has a terrible habit.She wastes money.海倫有個(gè)很壞的習(xí)慣: 花錢如流水。She buys clothes that she never wears.她總是買很多衣服但從 來(lái)不穿。
She also enjoys going out to eat, but she goes to expensive restaurants, and then eats only half the food she orders.她喜歡到外面吃飯,而且總是去那些高消費(fèi)的飯店,然后點(diǎn)了菜又只吃一半就剩下了。She takes taxis everywhere, even when the bus is convenient.不管到哪里她都要打車,即使在坐公共汽車很 方便的時(shí)候也是如此。She never thinks about saving money, or about spending it more wisely.她從來(lái)不打算怎樣省錢,或者怎樣花錢更明智。
Helen is like many girls her age.海倫跟許多與她同齡的 女孩子一樣,She lives for today, enjoys her life, and doesn't worry about the future.她活著只為今天,盡情 地享受生活,從來(lái)不去考慮將來(lái)。
第十一章 麻煩人生Trouble life
29、What a Nightmare!真是一場(chǎng)噩夢(mèng)??!
Kim’s Note: Sometimes when a day starts off badly, it just keeps getting worse and worse as each hour passes.有時(shí)候,一早起來(lái)就感 到煩躁不安,而且,隨著時(shí)間一個(gè)小 時(shí)一個(gè)小時(shí)地過(guò)去,情緒會(huì)變得越來(lái)越糟糕。
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如果你遇到這么一天,除了使自己放松;確信明天會(huì)更好,其他 什么事你都不要做。
Stone had a terrible day.石頭過(guò)了倒霉的一天。
His clock didn't work and he got up late.他的鬧鐘壞了,于是起 床晚了。He missed the train to work.他上班沒(méi)趕上火車。Moreover, he had to wait a long time for the next train.而且,不得不等很久才 能搭上下一班火車。
As a matter of fact, he waited for more than two hours.事實(shí)上,他等了兩個(gè)多 小時(shí)。
To make matters worse, he left his briefcase on the train.更糟糕的是,他把手提 箱落在火車上了。
As a result, he had to go to the police station.結(jié)果,他不得不到警察 局走一趟。Poor Stone never got to work that day.What a nightmare!可憐的石頭那一天根本 上不了班,真是一場(chǎng)噩 夢(mèng)啊!
Kim’s Note: Try describing your own idea of a ”nightmare“ day.試著用自己的話描述一 下自己所經(jīng)歷的”倒霉 的一天“,It shouldn't be hard.這應(yīng)該不會(huì)很難。
Everyone has days when they just seem to get up on the wrong side of bed!因?yàn)槊總€(gè)人都免不了大清早就沒(méi)有好心情的體驗(yàn)。
30、Not a Small Problem不是一個(gè)小麻煩
Kim’s Note: When you are a big guy, you are likely to have big problems.如果你長(zhǎng)得過(guò)于人高馬 大,你可能會(huì)遇到很大 的麻煩。This passage is a perfect example.短文就是一個(gè)典型例子。
Mr.Ethan was a very large man.伊桑先生是個(gè)身材高大 的人。He had a loud voice and a bad temper.他聲音洪亮,脾氣暴躁。He was not a giant, but he was much bigger than most men.算不上巨人,但他比大 多數(shù)人要高大。
Life was not easy for Mr.Ethan.這篇雖然生活對(duì)伊桑先 生來(lái)說(shuō)很不容易。He could seldom find clothes big enough.他很少能找到足夠?qū)挻?的衣服。His feet were too large for most shoes.他的腳太大,買不到合 適的鞋。In buses, trains and planes he could not stand up straight.無(wú)論是在公共汽車上,在火車上,還是在飛機(jī) 上,他都不能站直,The roofs were too low.In cars he could not move his legs.因?yàn)轫斉顚?duì)他來(lái)說(shuō)太低 了。在汽車?yán)铮耐?不能動(dòng),There was not enough room.At home, his bed was too short.因?yàn)榭臻g不夠大。在家 里,他的床太短,Chairs were always too small.椅子也總是太小。
In fact, wherever he went and whatever he did, Mr.Ethan had problems because of his size.實(shí)際上,不管他到哪里,不管他做什么事,都因?yàn)檫^(guò)于肥胖而遇到 不少麻煩。These problems were so bad that Mr.Ethan stayed at home most of the time.LYCE三最短文第1輯
這些問(wèn)題太糟糕了,為減少麻煩,伊桑先生 大部分時(shí)間都呆在家里,Life was easier at home.因?yàn)樵诩依?,生活更?便一些。Then one day, a friend said, ”You spend too much time at home.有一天,一位朋友對(duì)他 說(shuō): “你在家呆得太久了,You should go out more.There's a good movie at the theater.” 應(yīng)該多出去活動(dòng)活動(dòng)。電影院里有一部很好看 的電影?!?”I can't sit in theater seats,“ Mr.Ethan said.”I'm too big.“ ”電影院里的座位我坐 不下“,伊桑先生說(shuō),” 我太胖“?!盩hat is no problem,“ his friend said.”I'll buy you two tickets.“沒(méi)問(wèn)題”,那朋友說(shuō),“我?guī)湍阗I兩張票,You can get them at the theater when you go.”到電影院的時(shí)候你就可以拿到票?!?The friend sent money to the theater for two tickets.那位朋友寄錢到電影院 訂了兩張票。When the day came, Mr.Ethan put on his best clothes and went to the theater.到了那一天,伊桑先生穿上他最好的 衣服就去了電影院。
”You have two tickets for me,“"我叫伊桑,我來(lái)這里領(lǐng)我的兩張票?!?he said to the woman in the ticket office.他對(duì)一位女售票員說(shuō)。
“My name is Ethan.” “Oh, yes, Mr.Ethan,” the woman said.“ ”Here you are, seats G4 and P12.“ l'm sorry, you and your friend can't sit together because we are very full this evening.” 哦,伊桑先生,“女售票員說(shuō),這是您的票,分別是G 4和P12。很抱歉,因?yàn)榻裢砩想娪霸罕M,您和您的朋友不能坐在 一起了。” Poor Mr.Ethan.可憐的伊桑先生!He smiled sadly, walked out of the theater and went home.他苦笑一下,悻悻地離 開電影院回家去。
第四部分
超級(jí)句型1:I have a strong desire to sth.我強(qiáng)烈渴望….⑴、I have a strong desire to improve my life.我強(qiáng)烈渴望改善我的生 活。⑵、I have a strong desire to blurt out every passage in this book!我強(qiáng)烈渴望把這本書的 每一篇短文都脫口而出!
⑶、I have a strong desire to conquer English.我極度渴望征服英語(yǔ)。⑷、I have a strong desire to marry her.我非常想和她結(jié)婚。
⑸、I have a strong desire to move to another city.我很想搬到另一座城市。⑹、I have a strong desire to emigrate to American.我非常想到美國(guó)定居。⑺、I have a strong desire to see you again.我非常渴望能再一次見 到你。
⑻、I have a strong desire to start my own business.我非??释麆?chuàng)辦自己的 公司。⑼、I have a strong desire to quit smoking.我很想把煙戒掉。
⑽、I have a strong desire to tell him the truth.我很想告訴他真相。
超級(jí)句型2:Don't waste time doing sth.別浪費(fèi)時(shí)間做某事
(1)Don't waste time memorizing useless vocabulary words.別浪費(fèi)時(shí)間記無(wú)用的詞 匯。(2)Don't waste time making excuses!Just do it!別浪費(fèi)時(shí)間找借口了,馬上去做!(3)Don't waste time worrying about the future!別浪費(fèi)時(shí)間擔(dān)心你的未 來(lái)。
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超級(jí)句型3:It's better to...than to與其……不如……
(1)It's better to be safe than sorry.與其弄巧成拙,不如小 心謹(jǐn)慎。
(2)It's better to try and fail than to never try at all.在嘗試中失敗總比什么都不做要強(qiáng)得多。(3)It's better to tell him the truth now than to wait until later. 與其等以后再告訴他真相,不如現(xiàn)在就告訴他。
超級(jí)句型4:I don't think...我認(rèn)為……不……
(1)I don't think we have enough money to buy a new car.我認(rèn)為我們沒(méi)有足夠的 錢買一部新車。
(2)I don't think you understand what I mean.我想你沒(méi)明白我的意思。(3)I don't think you are qualified for the job.我認(rèn)為你無(wú)法勝任這份 工作。
超級(jí)句型5:ma ke the best use of...充分利用……
(1)Make the best use of your ability.充分發(fā)揮你的能力。(2)Make the best use of foreigners.充分利用外國(guó)人。(3)Make the best use of your spare time to practice English.充分利用你的業(yè)余時(shí)間操練英語(yǔ)。
超級(jí)句型6:Th ere is no need to…沒(méi)有必要做某事(1)There is no need to thank me.不用謝我。(2)There is no need to shout.沒(méi)必要大喊大叫。
(3)There is no need to worry about him.沒(méi)必要為他擔(dān)心。
超級(jí)句型7:persuade sb.to do sth.勸說(shuō)某人做某事(1)I'm trying to persuade Jim to come to dinner with us.我試圖說(shuō)服吉姆過(guò)來(lái)和我們一起進(jìn)餐?
(2)You can't persuade me to change my mind.My mind is made up.你無(wú)法說(shuō)服我改變主意,我已經(jīng)下定決心了。
(3)My mother persuaded me to take an during my summer vacation.媽媽說(shuō)服我在暑假期間參加英語(yǔ)培訓(xùn)。
超級(jí)句型8:it 's really worth your time to do sth.值得你花時(shí)間去做某事。(1)It's really worth your time to learn about other cultures.其它國(guó)家的文化確實(shí)值 得你花時(shí)間去學(xué)習(xí)。
(2)It's really worth your time to improve your pronunciation. 你確實(shí)應(yīng)該花點(diǎn)時(shí)間改 進(jìn)你的發(fā)音。
(3)It's really worth your time to read this book carefully.這本書真的值得你花時(shí) 間仔細(xì)去讀。
超級(jí)句型9:in the habit of...有……的習(xí)慣,常常
(1)I am not in the habit of making excuses.我沒(méi)有為自己找借口的習(xí)慣(2)I am in the habit of exercising every day.我養(yǎng)成了天天鍛煉的習(xí)慣。(3)He has been in the habit of taking a nap after lunch every day.LYCE三最短文第1輯
每天吃午飯后他有午睡 的習(xí)慣。
超級(jí)句型10:F eel free to do sth.做某事不要拘束
(1)Feel free to ask any questions.有什么問(wèn)題請(qǐng)隨時(shí)問(wèn)我。
(2)Feel free to call me if you are in town.如果你來(lái)這座城市,可 隨時(shí)打電話給我。(3)Please feel free to email me at any time.不管什么時(shí)候都可以給 我發(fā)電子郵件。
超級(jí)句型11: What would you like me to do...你想要我做什么(1)What would you like me to do spend my life waiting for you? 你想要我怎么做?等你 一輩子啊?
(2)What would you like me to do while you are away? 你不在的時(shí)候想要我做 什么?(3)What would you like me to do with all these papers? 你要我怎么處理這些文 件?
超級(jí)句型12: make an effort to do sth.盡量做什么(1)Please make an effort to speak English.盡量說(shuō)英語(yǔ)。
(2)Make an effort to be nice to her.She's shy.盡量對(duì)她和善一點(diǎn),她 很害羞。(3)Please make an effort to get there on time.盡量準(zhǔn)時(shí)趕到那里。
超級(jí)句型13: in the interest of...為了;為了……的利益(1)In the interest of saying time, we took a taxi instead of a bus. 為了趕時(shí)間,我們打的 而不是坐公共汽車。
(2)In the interest of fairness, you all will have a chance to speak.為公平起見,你們都有 機(jī)會(huì)發(fā)表自己的意見。
(3)It's in the interest of all human beings to protect the environment.保護(hù)環(huán)境符合全人類的 得益。
超級(jí)句型14: Wherever there is sth.There will be...有……的地方就會(huì)有… …(1)Wherever there's smoke there will be fire.無(wú)風(fēng)不起浪。
(2)Wherever there is excitement there will be danger!哪里有刺激哪里就會(huì)有 危險(xiǎn)。(3)Wherever there are women there will be trouble.哪里有女人哪里就有麻 煩。
超級(jí)句型15: As a result...其結(jié)果是,作為……的 結(jié)果
(1)As a result of the explosion, fifty people were found dead in the mine. 有50人在礦井爆炸中喪生。
(2)I have excellent health as a result of daily exercise.我之所以這么健康是每 天堅(jiān)持鍛煉的結(jié)果、(3)As a result of my laziness, I failed the exam.我考試不及格是懶惰的 結(jié)果。
超級(jí)句型16: There is an urgent need to do sth.極其需要做某事,急切 需要做某事(1)There is an urgent need to hire talented managers in China.中國(guó)急需管理人才。
(2)There is an urgent need to finish this project by tomorrow.這個(gè)項(xiàng)目明天一定要完成!(3)There is an urgent need to eliminate pollution.消除污染非常緊迫。
超級(jí)句型17: It's never too early to do sth.做某事越早越好
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(1)It's never too early to teach your child good manners.教小孩講禮貌越早越好。(2)It's never too early to start saving money for college.存錢上大學(xué)越早越好。(3)It's never too early to learn a foreign language.學(xué)外語(yǔ)越早越好。
超級(jí)句型18:...with enthusiasm充滿熱情地
(1)Practice speaking with enthusiasm.瘋狂地練習(xí)說(shuō)。
(2)She worked on the project with great enthusiasm.她全身心投入到這個(gè)項(xiàng) 目上面。(3)We joined the class with enthusiasm and excitement. 我們以極大的熱情和無(wú) 比的興奮參加培訓(xùn)。
超級(jí)句型19: It's considered bad manners to do sth.做某事被認(rèn)為是不禮貌 的(1)It's considered bad manners to stare at others.盯著別人看是不禮貌的。(2)It's considered bad manners to spit in public.在公共場(chǎng)合吐痰是不禮 貌的。(3)It's considered bad manners to interrupt someone while he is speaking.打斷別人的講話是不禮貌的。
超級(jí)句型20: You look like you have lost weight你看起來(lái)象是減了幾斤(1)Have you been on a diet? You look like you have lost weight.你是不是在減肥?你看 起來(lái)象是減了幾斤。
(2)You have a great suntan and you look like you have lost weight.經(jīng)過(guò)日光浴,你的皮膚 棒極了,而且,看起來(lái) 你還苗條了不少。(3)I heard you were sick and you look like you have lost weight. 我聽說(shuō)你病了,而且你 看起來(lái)好像瘦了些。
超級(jí)句型21:...is extremely popular非常受歡迎(1)Chinese food is extremely popular.中國(guó)菜倍受青睞。
(2)Cartoons are extremely popular these days.近段時(shí)間動(dòng)畫片非常流 行。
(3)Hollywood movies are extremely popular all over the world.好萊塢電影風(fēng)靡全世界。
超級(jí)句型22: call for...要求……
(1)This sort of work calls for a lot of patience!做這種工作需要極大的 耐心!
(2)You're getting married? This calls for a celebration!你要結(jié)婚了?這可要慶 祝一下了!(3)The situation calls for immediate action.這種情況需要立即行動(dòng)。
超級(jí)句型23: begin with從……開始,以……開 頭
(1)When studying English, begin with your pronunciation.學(xué)英語(yǔ)從發(fā)音開始。(2)I'd like to begin with a funny story.我先來(lái)講一個(gè)有趣的故 事。(3)We'll begin with a short training class to prepare you for the job.我們首先要對(duì)你們進(jìn)行 短期的崗前培訓(xùn)。
超級(jí)句型24: All these...are the reason why...所有這些是……的原因
(1)All these problems are the reason why I am worried.所有這些問(wèn)題是我擔(dān)心 的原因。(2)All these opportunities are the reason why study English.
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所有這些機(jī)遇是我學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)的原因。
(3)All these employees are the reason why our party is so strong and successful. 所有這些員工是我們公司興旺發(fā)達(dá)的 原因所在。
超級(jí)句型25: It's hard to...做某事很難
(1)It's hard to remember so many grammar rules and lifeless vocabulary words.記住這么多的語(yǔ)法規(guī)則和枯燥的詞匯是很難的。(2)If I come home late, it's hard to explain to my wife.如果回家晚了,我很難跟妻子解釋。(3)It's hard to find a good job.找一份好的工作很難。
超級(jí)句型26: I'm not really interested in...我對(duì)……確實(shí)不感興趣(1)I'm not really interested in politics.我對(duì)政治實(shí)在不感興趣。
(2)I'm not really in interested in sports.我對(duì)體育運(yùn)動(dòng)真的不感 興趣。(3)I'm not really interested in your excuses!我實(shí)在不想聽你的借口。
超級(jí)句型27: No wonder...難怪……;怪不得……
(1)No wonder you have so many girlfriends, you are so handsome!你長(zhǎng)得很帥,怪不得有 這么多女朋友。
(2)No wonder you are always sick, you don't take good care of yourself.你不會(huì)照顧自己,怪不得你老是生病。
(3)No wonder we didn't see you for so long, you were in America!怪不得這么久沒(méi)見到你,原來(lái)你在美國(guó)。
超級(jí)句型28: be delighted to...高興做某事
(1)I'm delighted to be here today.今天我很高興到這里。
(2)I'd be delighted to have dinner with you.我很高興和你一起進(jìn)餐。
(3)I'm delighted to introduce our next guest.我很高興介紹我們的下 一位客人。
超級(jí)句型29: live for為……而活著;盼望
(1)She lives for her family;she really is an excellent mother.她為家人而活著:她確 實(shí)是一位優(yōu)秀的母親,(2)He lives for music;it's the most important thing in his life.他為音樂(lè)而活著,音樂(lè) 是他生活中最重要的部 分。
(3)I live for the weekend because I hate my job.我常常盼望周末,因?yàn)槲矣憛捵约旱墓ぷ鳌?/p>
超級(jí)句型30: There is nothing to do but...只能做某事
(1)There is nothing to do but wait for the results.除了等結(jié)果我們什么都 做不了。(2)There is nothing to do but leave town.除了離開這座城市,我 們別無(wú)選擇。
(3)There is nothing to do but listen to his problems.我們只能聽他解釋自己 的問(wèn)題了。
超級(jí)句型31: be likely to很可能,極有可能
(1)We'll be likely to hire several people this month.這個(gè)月我們有可能招聘 一些人。
(2)China will be likely to enter the WTO this year.今年中國(guó)極有可能加入 世界貿(mào)易組織。
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(3)I will be likely to go abroad to study English.我可能出國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)。
第二篇:李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)經(jīng)典誦讀短文(推薦)
英語(yǔ)背誦短文
1.The Old Farmer An old farmer had spent all his life on his farm in the countryside, far from the city.One day, he decided to visit the big city.Everything was new and strange to him, because this was the first time he had traveled to the city.He went into a large hotel and saw an elevator.As he watched, an old lady got into the elevator and closed the door.After a while, the door opened again and a very pretty young girl came out.The old farmer was amazed.“What an incredible little room!” he said to himself.“It?s magic!It can change an old woman into a young girl.The next time I come here, I?m going to bring my wife along.”
【注釋】incredible adj.難以置信的;不可思議的
【譯文】
老農(nóng)民
一個(gè)老農(nóng)民一輩子住在遠(yuǎn)離城市的鄉(xiāng)下農(nóng)場(chǎng)里。有一天他決定到大城市里去觀光。他覺(jué)得城市里的一切又新鮮,又奇特,因?yàn)檫@是他第一次到城市去旅行。他走進(jìn)一家大旅館,看見那里的電梯。當(dāng)他瞧著的時(shí)候,一位老太太走進(jìn)電梯關(guān)上了門。過(guò)了一會(huì)兒,門開了,一位年輕美貌的姑娘從電梯里走了出來(lái)。老農(nóng)民驚呆了?!斑@真是一個(gè)不可思議的小房間啊!”他自言自語(yǔ)地說(shuō):“這簡(jiǎn)直是魔術(shù)!它能把一個(gè)老太太變成年輕姑娘。下次我再來(lái)的時(shí)候,我要帶我的老婆一起來(lái)?!?/p>
2.Reading Makes a Full Man We see that the real factor by which a “full man” is made is neither education nor experience;it is reading.By reading scientific treatises, we are informed of many facts;by reading geography, we know the earth?s surface, forms, physical features etc.;by reading history, we are told of the growth of nations.With eyes we can see;with ears we can hear.But at a distance, small objects can hardly be distinguished by naked eyes, and ordinary sounds are not audible to our ears without a transmitter.It is by reading that we can know many things without actually seeing or hearing them.Besides, a fair knowledge of what the world is thinking and doing can only be acquired by reading newspapers and magazines.Therefore, no matter how advanced our education may be, or how much experience we may have, we cannot become “full man” unless we keep on reading.【注釋】
① factor n.因素;要素
② treatise ['tri:tis]
n.(專題)論文
③ distinguish [di'sti?gwi?] v.分辨;區(qū)別
④ naked adj.裸露的;光體的 naked eyes肉眼 ⑤ audible ['?:d?bl] adj.聽得見的⑥ transmitter n.傳送者;發(fā)報(bào)機(jī) ⑦ acquire [?'kwai?] v.獲得
【譯文】
讀書使人完美
我們知道造就一個(gè)“完人”的真正因素既不是教育也不是經(jīng)驗(yàn),而是讀書。通過(guò)閱讀科學(xué)論文,我們能知道許多事實(shí);通過(guò)閱讀地理,我們知道地球的表面、形狀和物理特征等。通過(guò)閱讀歷史,我們了解到了國(guó)家的發(fā)展歷程。
我們能用眼睛看,用耳朵聽。但在一定距離,靠肉眼就難于辨認(rèn)小的事物,沒(méi)有傳話筒我們就聽不見一般的聲音。只有通過(guò)讀書,我們才能知道許多不是我們耳聞目睹的事。而且,關(guān)于世界上正在思考和正在做的事情的很多知識(shí),我們只能通過(guò)閱讀報(bào)紙和雜志來(lái)獲得。
所以,不管我們所受的教育程度多高,也不管我們有多少經(jīng)驗(yàn),我們都不可能因此而成為“完人”。除非我們不斷地讀書。
3.Happiness Is Your Own Choice Most of us compare ourselves with anyone we think is happier — a relative, someone we know a lot, or someone we hardly know.As a result, what we do remember is anything that makes the others happy, anything that makes ourselves unhappy, totally forgetting that there is something happy in our own life.So the best way to destroy happiness is to look at something and focus on even the smallest flaw.It is the smallest flaw that would make us complain.And it is the complain that leads to us becoming unhappy.If one chooses to be happy, he will be blessed;if he chooses to be unhappy, he will be cursed.Happiness is just what you think will make you happy.【注釋】flaw [fl?:] n.缺點(diǎn);裂紋;瑕疵
【譯文】
選擇快樂(lè)你就快樂(lè)
我們大多數(shù)人都喜歡跟我們的親戚、熟識(shí)的朋友或不怎么了解的人進(jìn)行比較,總認(rèn)為他們比我們快樂(lè)。結(jié)果呢,我們確確實(shí)實(shí)記住了令他人快樂(lè)的事,扎扎實(shí)實(shí)記住了使自己不快樂(lè)的事,完完全全忘記了我們自己生活中也有快樂(lè)的一面。
所以,毀滅快樂(lè)的最好方法是眼睛盯著某物并把注意力集中到最微不足道的缺點(diǎn)上。引起我們抱怨的,就是這些微不足道的缺點(diǎn);而導(dǎo)致我們不快樂(lè)的,正是這些抱怨。
如果你選擇快樂(lè),你將得到祝福;如果你選擇痛苦,你就會(huì)受到詛咒。那么,如果你選擇快樂(lè),你就快樂(lè)。
4.Courage A father was really worried about his son, who was sixteen years old but had no courage at all.So the father decided to call on a Buddhist monk to train his child.The Buddhist monk said to the boy?s father, “You should leave your son alone here.I?ll make him into a real man within three months.However, you can?t come to see him during this period.”
Three months later, the boy?s father returned.The Buddhist monk arranged a boxing match between the child and an experienced boxer.Each time the fighter struck the boy, he fell down, but at once the boy stood up;and each time a punch knocked him down again, then the boy stood up again.Several times later, the Buddhist monk asked, “What do you think of your child? ”
“What a shame!” The boy?s father said.“I never thought he could be so easily knocked down.I needn?t have left him here any longer.”
“I?m sorry that that?s all you see.Don?t you see that each time he falls down, he stands up again instead of crying? That?s the kind of courage you wanted him to have.”
If each time you are knocked down you have the courage to stand up again, then you can be proud of yourself.【注釋】
① Buddhist monk 和尚,禪師; Buddhist n.佛教徒adj.佛教的;monk n.僧侶;修道士 ② punch [p?nt?] n.拳打[C][(+in/on)] v.用力擊,用拳猛擊
5.Is Money the Road to Happiness? In modern society, quite a few people make money the target for their lives? pursuits as they believe money is the road to happiness.Is that the case? Does money really make the mare go? I don?t agree with this opinion.Of course we can?t live without money because it is the currency in circulation with which we buy what we need in daily life.But money doesn?t mean everything in the world, especially happiness.The factors that contribute to happiness are unpredictable.Those who have money to burn are not necessarily living a happy life while those who lack physical necessities may be happier than the rich.People say that money is the source of evil.It is true to some extent.To steal, to rob, to commit murder and even to aggress another country can all be caused by greed.Sometimes money can drive people crazy and even kill them.In that case how can we say money is the road to happiness? 【注釋】① 詞匯:pursuit n.追求;mare n.母馬,母驢;currency n.貨幣;circulation n.流通;unpredictable adj.不可預(yù)測(cè)的;aggress v.攻擊,侵略
② 短語(yǔ):to some extent 從某種程度上說(shuō)(to a︳some degree)【譯文】
金錢是通向幸福之路嗎?
在當(dāng)今社會(huì),相當(dāng)多的人把金錢作為終身追求的目標(biāo),因?yàn)樗麄兿嘈沤疱X是通向幸福之路。真的是這樣嗎?有錢真的能使鬼推磨嗎?
我并不認(rèn)同這種觀點(diǎn)。當(dāng)然我們的生活離不開錢,因?yàn)樗橇魍ㄖ械呢泿?,用它我們可以?gòu)買日常所需的東西。但是,金錢并不意味著世上的一切東西,特別是幸福。讓人幸福的因素是不可預(yù)測(cè)的,那些花錢如流水的人并不一定過(guò)著幸福的生活,而那些物質(zhì)匱乏的人可能比富人過(guò)得更快樂(lè)。
人們?cè)f(shuō),金錢是罪惡之源,從某種程度上說(shuō),這是正確的。由于貪婪,人們情愿不惜一切代價(jià)去偷、去搶、去謀殺,甚至侵略其他國(guó)家,有時(shí)金錢可以讓人瘋狂,甚至毀掉他們。在那種情況下,我們?cè)跄苷f(shuō)金錢是通向幸福之路呢?
6.Friendship Friendship is one of the greatest pleasures that people can enjoy.Everyone needs friends.Real friends are those who can share all our sorrows and double all our joys.When in trouble, we need friends to offer us encouragement and help.With success achieved, we also need friends to share our joys.It?s hard to imagine what life would be like without friendship.Knowing how valuable friendship is, we should be very careful in making friends.A good friend is helpful to us while a bad friend would be harmful.Time tries all.A long-term contract with someone will tell you who is a loyal friend and who is not.A friend in need is a friend indeed.【注釋】contract ['k?ntr?kt] n.合同;協(xié)議;契約(這里a long-term contract指長(zhǎng)期的交往)【譯文】
友誼
友誼是人們可以享受到的最大樂(lè)趣之一。每個(gè)人都需要朋友。真正的朋友可以分擔(dān)你所有的憂愁,增加你的快樂(lè)。當(dāng)我們身陷困境的時(shí)候,我們需要朋友的鼓勵(lì)和幫助;成功的時(shí)候,我們也需要朋友分享我們的快樂(lè)。很難想象,如果生活缺少友誼會(huì)是什么樣的。
知道友誼的珍貴,我們就應(yīng)該謹(jǐn)慎交友。益友對(duì)我們幫助很多,而損友則有害無(wú)益。日久見人心。長(zhǎng)期的交往會(huì)告訴你誰(shuí)是忠誠(chéng)的朋友而誰(shuí)不是?;茧y之交才是真正的朋友。
7.Key Factors to Success No doubt, everyone wishes to be successful in life.But most success depends on three factors: diligence, devotion, and perseverance.The first key factor is diligence.Diligence can help us remove ignorance and overcome difficulties.It can make a fool wise, and a poor man rich.If we idle away our time now, our future life will be a failure.If we are diligent now, we will surely be successful in the future.Devotion, which means the concentration of our mind and effort in doing things, is another key factor to success.Whatever job we are doing, we must love it and do it heart and soul.Only when we set our minds on the job, can we do it well.3 Furthermore, perseverance is also necessary for any success.If we study or work day after day, there is nothing that cannot be achieved.Without a strong will, on the other hand, we are likely to give up when we meet some difficulties.To conclude, all great men achieve success through diligence, devotion and perseverance.Just as the famous English saying goes, “No pains, no gains.”
【注釋】diligence n.努力,勤奮;devotion n.熱愛,投入;perseverance n.毅力;堅(jiān)持不懈;idle away 浪費(fèi)光陰,虛度時(shí)間
【譯文】
成功的關(guān)鍵要素
毫無(wú)疑問(wèn),每個(gè)人都想在生活中有所成就。但大多數(shù)的成功都取決于三個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素:勤奮、投入和持之以恒。
第一個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素是勤奮。勤奮可以幫助我們擺脫無(wú)知,克服困難。勤奮可以使愚昧的人變得聰明,使貧窮的人變得富裕。如果我們現(xiàn)在虛度光陰,未來(lái)的人生就會(huì)失?。蝗绻覀儸F(xiàn)在勤奮,將來(lái)一定會(huì)非常成功。
投入是成功的另一個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素,它意味著集中精力努力做事。我們應(yīng)該熱愛我們所做的任何工作,并全心全意做到最好。只有全身心地投入,才能把工作做好。
此外,持之以恒對(duì)任何成功而言都是必不可少的。如果我們每天都堅(jiān)持學(xué)習(xí)或工作,沒(méi)有什么是不可能的。另一方面,沒(méi)有堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的意志,我們遇到困難時(shí)極易放棄。
一句話,所有的偉人都是通過(guò)勤奮、投入和持之以恒而獲得成功的。正如那句有名的諺語(yǔ)所說(shuō):“不勞不獲”。
8.Ways of Communication When you speak, write a letter, or make a telephone call, your words carry a message.People communicate with words.But do you how people also communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly.Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad.When you raise your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions.You shake your head and people know you are saying “no”.You nod and people know you are saying “yes”.People can communicate in many other ways.An artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, the blue seas, and many other things.Books are written to tell you about all the wonderful things in the world and what other people are thinking about.【譯文】
交流方式
當(dāng)你說(shuō)話、寫信或打電話的時(shí)候,你的言語(yǔ)就傳遞了信息。人們用語(yǔ)言交流。不過(guò),你知道嗎?人們不用語(yǔ)言也能交流。臉上的微笑顯示你高興或友好;眼中的淚水告訴別人你很傷心。課堂上你一舉手,老師就知道你有話要說(shuō)或有問(wèn)題要問(wèn)。你搖搖頭,人們就知道你在說(shuō)“不”;你點(diǎn)點(diǎn)頭,人們就知道你在說(shuō)“是”。
人們還可以用其他許多方式來(lái)相互交流。畫家可以用他的繪畫來(lái)表現(xiàn)壯麗的山脈、湛藍(lán)的大海和其他許多事物。作家撰寫書籍給你講述世界上一切奇妙的事物,告訴你別人的思想。
9.American Dining Etiquette If you?re invited to an American friend?s home for dinner, keep in mind these general rules for polite behavior.First of all, arrive approximately on time(but not early).Americans expect promptness.It?s OK to be ten or fifteen minutes late but not forty-five minutes late.Dinner might be overcooked and ruined by then.When you?re invited to someone?s home for a meal, it?s polite to bring a small gift.Flowers or candy are always appropriate.If you have an attractive item made in your native country, your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.Don?t leave immediately after dinner, but don?t overstay your welcome, either.When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation, take their behavior as a cue to leave.The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.【注釋】
① etiquette ['eti'ket] n.禮節(jié);規(guī)矩(manners n.禮貌;規(guī)矩;風(fēng)俗習(xí)慣)② approximately [?'pr?ksimitli] adv.近似地;大約
③ promptness [pr?mptnis] n.準(zhǔn)時(shí);正好(punctuality 守時(shí),準(zhǔn)時(shí);punctual adj.守時(shí)的)④ appropriate [?'pr?upri?t] adj.適當(dāng)?shù)模╬roper adj.適當(dāng)?shù)?,恰?dāng)?shù)?be proper to)⑤ cue [kju:] n.暗示;提示
⑥ overstay one?s welcome(某人)呆的太久讓人生厭 【譯文】
美國(guó)人進(jìn)餐的禮節(jié)
如果你應(yīng)邀去一位美國(guó)朋友家共進(jìn)晚餐,你應(yīng)該記住以下這些禮貌行事的規(guī)矩。首先,爭(zhēng)取按時(shí)到達(dá)(但不要早到)。美國(guó)人希望守時(shí)。晚10分鐘或15分鐘到不成問(wèn)題,但不應(yīng)遲到45分鐘,因?yàn)槟菚r(shí)候菜肴或許會(huì)因烹飪時(shí)間過(guò)長(zhǎng)而失去應(yīng)有的美味。你應(yīng)邀去別人家吃飯時(shí),不妨帶件小禮物以示禮貌。鮮花和糖果總是很合適的。如果你帶點(diǎn)自己國(guó)家的特產(chǎn),主人肯定會(huì)高興地收下這份禮物。
不要吃完馬上就走,但也不應(yīng)逗留過(guò)長(zhǎng)時(shí)間。如果你的朋友看上去已經(jīng)有些疲倦,你們似乎也沒(méi)有什么可聊的了,不妨把這看作是告辭的暗示。第二天,給朋友打個(gè)電話或?qū)憘€(gè)感謝卡以表明自己昨晚過(guò)得很愉快。
10.About Websites Email, games, music, news, chat rooms, and shopping!The Internet is part of the way we live today.The Web has large numbers of websites on it.They are the places you go to get information and do things.Where do these websites come from? They are made by web designers.If you click on a word or a picture, you will be sent to another page.It?s all because of the web designer.They do a lot of work by using a computer programming language.They must imagine a lot when they are making a website.It must look good and be fun to use.A big part of web design is art.They choose the best pictures and colors to make the website look good.They also write the things that you see on the website.An important part of their job is to share ideas with the website manager about how to design the website well.【譯文】
電子郵件、游戲、音樂(lè)、新聞、聊天室以及購(gòu)物!因特網(wǎng)已經(jīng)成為我們當(dāng)今生活方式的一部分。網(wǎng)絡(luò)有很多的網(wǎng)站,那些網(wǎng)站就是你獲取信息和做事的地方。
這些網(wǎng)站是哪里來(lái)的呢?它們都是由網(wǎng)絡(luò)設(shè)計(jì)師設(shè)計(jì)出來(lái)的。如果你點(diǎn)擊一個(gè)詞或一張圖片,你就會(huì)被帶到另一個(gè)網(wǎng)頁(yè)。這些都?xì)w功于網(wǎng)絡(luò)設(shè)計(jì)員。他們與用一種電腦編程語(yǔ)言,完成了大量的工作。他們?cè)谠O(shè)計(jì)一個(gè)網(wǎng)站時(shí),需要想象很多東西。這個(gè)網(wǎng)站必須看起來(lái)美觀,用起來(lái)有趣。網(wǎng)站設(shè)計(jì)很大一部分是美術(shù)設(shè)計(jì)。他們挑選最好的圖片及顏色使得網(wǎng)站美觀。他們寫一些你在網(wǎng)上看到的東西。他們的另一種重要工作就是與網(wǎng)站管理員商量如何將網(wǎng)站設(shè)計(jì)得更好。
11.Music Music is very relaxing.After a hard day of studying, it is fun to listen to all kinds of music at home.You can even play a musical instrument, or sing.Music relaxes you after working all day.Music can cheer you up when you are in a bad mood.If you can play a musical instrument, you are lucky.If you can play the piano, you can spend hours alone and never be bored.If you play the guitar, you can invite your friends over to sing along.And if you play the violin, you can be in an orchestra.You enjoy music throughout your life.There will be music in everything you hear: the roaring ocean, the whispering wind, and the warbling bird.You hear music wherever you may go.【注釋】
① orchestra ['?:kistr?] n.管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)
② warble ['w?:bl] vi.鳥鳴 【譯文】
音樂(lè)
音樂(lè)讓人非常輕松。經(jīng)過(guò)一天勞累的學(xué)習(xí),在激勵(lì)聽聽各種各樣的音樂(lè)是挺有趣的。你甚至還可以彈奏樂(lè)器或唱歌。忙碌一天后,音樂(lè)讓你輕松。當(dāng)你心情不好的時(shí)候,音樂(lè)可以使你精神振奮。
如果你會(huì)演奏一種樂(lè)器,那么你是幸運(yùn)的。要是你彈鋼琴的話,你就可以幾個(gè)小時(shí)獨(dú)處而從不會(huì)覺(jué)得無(wú)聊;如果你彈吉他,你可以邀請(qǐng)朋友過(guò)來(lái)一起唱歌;如果你拉小提琴,你可以加入管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)。
你一生都能享受到音樂(lè)。你聽到的所有一切都包含音樂(lè)——大海的咆哮、風(fēng)的低吟或是清脆的鳥鳴。無(wú)論你去哪里,你都能聽到音樂(lè)。
12.Just Do It!
If you put off things for too long, they can easily become uncontrollable.The longer you wait to tackle a problem, the more difficult it becomes.Don?t waste time thinking about how difficult something is.Just take the advice in this passage.Many people put off tomorrow what they can do today.They always look for excuses to postpone doing something.In the end, it never gets done.If we leave things undone, we will eventually worry.This will cause unnecessary stress.Therefore, if you have this bad habit, it?s best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible.【參考譯文】
事情一旦被拖得太久就會(huì)變得難以控制。問(wèn)題拖得越久,就越難以解決。所以,不要把時(shí)間浪費(fèi)在考慮某事到底有多難,從這篇短文接受忠告!
很多人把今天能做的事推到明日,他們總是找借口拖延做事。到頭來(lái),事情總是沒(méi)做完。如果我們沒(méi)有把事做完,我們心里會(huì)感到忐忑不安,從而造成不必要的壓力。因此,如果你有這種壞習(xí)慣的話,最好是將它客服,盡快把事情做好。Words & Phrases(1)put off 推遲,拖延;關(guān)掉,熄滅;擺脫 I?ll have to put off my visit until next month.(2)uncontrollable adj 無(wú)法控制的,控制不住的(3)tackle v.處理,解決
(4)look for 尋找,尋求;期待
(5)excuse n.原諒,寬??;借口,理由;辯解(6)postpone v.延遲,延緩,使延期,推遲(其后常跟名詞后動(dòng)詞)*We are postponing our trip until the weather grows warmer.(7)in the end 最終,結(jié)果,到頭來(lái)
(8)eventually adv.終于,最終,最后(9)get rid of 處理掉;扔掉;擺脫;除去;去掉
*The old machine is no use.I?ll be glad to get rid of it.這臺(tái)舊機(jī)器已毫無(wú)用處,我樂(lè)意把它處理掉。
13.Speak Out!(1)Expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west.Westerners express their opinions freely.They feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and don?t mind hearing views that differ from their own.You may express frankly what you think or feel.Of course, you shouldn?t be rude in your manner or speech.Statements such as “You?re wrong,” “You ?re mistaken,” “You don?t know,” etc.aren?t exactly bad ,but it is preferable to soften the tone.You might say, “I don?t think you are right,” “I?m afraid you?re mistaken,” or “You don?t seem to understand.” 【參考譯文】
表達(dá)觀點(diǎn)的不同是中西方文化差異的一個(gè)典型例子。西方人自由地發(fā)表他們的意見。他們覺(jué)得人們有不同的思想那是當(dāng)然的,并且不介意聽到與他們自己不同的意見。你可以率直地表達(dá)你的想法或感覺(jué)。當(dāng)然你不應(yīng)該用粗魯?shù)恼Z(yǔ)氣。象“你錯(cuò)了”,“你弄錯(cuò)了”,“你不明白”等等這樣的表達(dá),并不一定是不好的,但是語(yǔ)氣應(yīng)和緩。你可以說(shuō)“我不認(rèn)為你是對(duì)的”,“恐怕你弄錯(cuò)了”,或“你好像不太明白”。
14.Time Flies!
Many people value their time more than anything else in the world.Once time is gone it can never be replaced.This makes time more valuable than money.Time is precious.Nobody can afford to waste time.Once time has gone by, it will never return.You can never turn the clock back.Time passes very quickly.People say time flies.Time and tide wait for no man.We should, therefore, make the best use of our time.If you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life.Try using all your spare time to practice English crazily.Even a few minutees? practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.【參考譯文】
很多人把時(shí)間視為世界上最寶貴的東西。時(shí)間按一旦消逝,沒(méi)有什么東西可取代它。這使得時(shí)間比金錢更加寶貴。
時(shí)間很寶貴,誰(shuí)都浪費(fèi)不起。時(shí)間一旦消逝,就永遠(yuǎn)不再來(lái)。你永遠(yuǎn)也無(wú)法讓時(shí)光倒流。時(shí)間過(guò)得很快,人們說(shuō)光陰似箭,歲月不待人。因此,我們應(yīng)該好好的善用時(shí)間。
如果能合理地支配時(shí)間愛你,你一定會(huì)有一個(gè)成功的人生。試把所有的零碎時(shí)間都應(yīng)用于瘋狂地操練英語(yǔ)上面,哪怕是等車的一點(diǎn)點(diǎn)間隙也不要放過(guò)。
What You Don’t Talk About
If you bring up a topic that makes people uncomfortable, the room usually gets very quiet.This kind of uneasy silence makes it easy to lose your confidence.Read this passage to gain an advantage over other people who don?t know which topics to avoid.Taboo topics tend to make people feel uneasy.What are the things we shouldn?t talk about with Americans? Weight is one of the touchiest.In America, it?s a huge embarrassment to be overweight.Americans are very weight-conscious and rarely disclose how much they weigh.Therefore, you?d better not ask.But if you absolutely have to comment on this subject, it?s always safer to say, “Oh, you look like you have lost weight” than “Oh, you look like you put on a few pounds.” However, if you would like to be honest but hurtful, you should choose your words carefully, perhaps by saying;“Hey, you look great.Very healthy looking.” And always remember, it?s not fat.It?s muscular.【參考譯文】
如果你提出一個(gè)令人尷尬的話題,通常整個(gè)房間會(huì)變得鴉雀無(wú)聲。這種令人不自在的安靜很容易使你失去信心。讀讀這篇短文,知道哪些話題應(yīng)該避免,你將獲得比別人更多的優(yōu)勢(shì)。
忌諱的話題往往會(huì)使人尷尬。哪些話題是我們不該與美國(guó)人談?wù)摰哪兀?/p>
體重是最敏感的話題之一。在美國(guó),體重超標(biāo)是一件讓人極為難堪的事,甚至是一種罪過(guò)。美國(guó)人很關(guān)心體重,且極少披露他們的體重。所以,你還是不過(guò)問(wèn)為妙。但如果你非得要講,那就說(shuō)“哦,你看起來(lái)像是減了幾磅”,這遠(yuǎn)比 “哦,你看起來(lái)像是胖了一些”要穩(wěn)妥得多。然而,如果你想說(shuō)實(shí)話但又不想傷別人的心,那么你在用詞時(shí)應(yīng)該謹(jǐn)慎一點(diǎn),或許可以說(shuō):“嘿‘你看起來(lái)棒極了。很健康。”千萬(wàn)記住要讓對(duì)方相信,那不是脂肪,而是肌肉。
第三篇:李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)經(jīng)典誦讀短文
李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)經(jīng)典誦讀短文
The Old Farmer An old farmer had spend all his life on his farm in the countryside, far from the city.One day, he dicided to visit the big city.Everything was new and strange to him, because this was the first time he had traveled to the city.He went into a large hotel and saw an elevator.As he watched, an old lady got into the elevator and closed the door.After a while, the door opened again and a very pretty young girl came out.The old farmer was amazed.“What an incredible little room!” he said to himself.“It’s magic!It can change an old woman into a young girl.The next time I come here, I’m going to bring my wife along.”
【注釋】incredible adj.難以置信的;不可思議的
【譯文】
老農(nóng)民
一個(gè)老農(nóng)民一輩子住在遠(yuǎn)離城市的鄉(xiāng)下農(nóng)場(chǎng)里。有一天他決定到大城市里去觀光。他覺(jué)得城市里的一切又新鮮,又奇特,因?yàn)檫@是他第一次到城市去旅行。他走進(jìn)一家大旅館,看見那里的電梯。當(dāng)他瞧著的時(shí)候,一位老太太走進(jìn)電梯關(guān)上了門。過(guò)了一會(huì)兒,門開了,一位年輕美貌的姑娘從電梯里走了出來(lái)。老農(nóng)民驚呆了。“這真是一個(gè)不可思議的小房間?。 彼匝宰哉Z(yǔ)地說(shuō):“這簡(jiǎn)直是魔術(shù)!它能把一個(gè)老太太變成年輕姑娘。下次我再來(lái)的時(shí)候,我要帶我的老婆一起來(lái)?!?/p>
Reading Makes a Full Man We see that the real factor by which a “full man” is made is neither education nor experience;it is reading.By reading scientific treatises, we are informed of many facts;by reading geography, we know the earth’s surface, forms, physical features etc.;by reading history, we are told of the growth of nations.With eyes we can see;with ears we can hear.But at a distance, small objects can hardly be distinguished by naked eyes, and ordinary sounds are not audible to our ears without a transmiter.It is by reading that we can know many things without actually seeing or hearing them.Besides, a fair knowledge of what the world is thinking and doing can only be acquired by reading newspapers and magazines.Therefore, no matter how advanced our education may be, or how much experience we may have, we cannot become “full man” unless we keep on reading.【注釋】
① factor n.因素;要素
② treatise ['tri:tis]
n.(專題)論文
③ distinguish [di'sti?gwi?] v.分辨;區(qū)別
④ naked adj.裸露的;光體的 naked eyes肉眼 ⑤ audible ['?:d?bl] adj.聽得見的⑥ transmiter n.傳送者;發(fā)報(bào)機(jī) ⑦ acquire [?'kwai?] v.獲得
【譯文】
讀書使人完美
我們知道造就一個(gè)“完人”的真正因素既不是教育也不是經(jīng)驗(yàn),而是讀書。通過(guò)閱讀科學(xué)論文,我們能知道許多事實(shí);通過(guò)閱讀地理,我們知道地球的表面、形狀和物理特征等。通過(guò)閱讀歷史,我們了解到了國(guó)家的發(fā)展歷程。
我們能用眼睛看,用耳朵聽。但在一定距離,靠肉眼就難于辨認(rèn)小的事物,沒(méi)有傳話筒我們就聽不見一般的聲音。只有通過(guò)讀書,我們才能知道許多不是我們耳聞目睹的事。而且,關(guān)于世界上正在思考和正在做的事情的很多知識(shí),我們只能通過(guò)閱讀報(bào)紙和雜志來(lái)獲得。
所以,不管我們所受的教育程度多高,也不管我們有多少經(jīng)驗(yàn),我們都不可能因此而成為“完人”。除非我們不斷地讀書。
Happiness Is Your Own Choice Most of us compare ourselves with anyone we think is happier — a relative, someone we know a lot, or someone we hardly know.As a result, what we do remember is anything that makes the others happy, anything that makes ourselves unhappy, totally forgetting that there is something happy in our own life.So the best way to destory happiness is to look at something and focus on even the smallest flaw.It is the smallest flaw that would make us complain.And it is the complain that leads to us becoming unhappy.If one chooses to be happy, he will be blessed;if he chooses to be unhappy, he will be cursed.Happiness is just what you think will make you happy.【注釋】flaw [fl?:] n.缺點(diǎn);裂紋;瑕疵
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選擇快樂(lè)你就快樂(lè)
我們大多數(shù)人都喜歡跟我們的親戚、熟識(shí)的朋友或不怎么了解的人進(jìn)行比較,總認(rèn)為他們比我們快樂(lè)。結(jié)果呢,我們確確實(shí)實(shí)記住了令他人快樂(lè)的事,扎扎實(shí)實(shí)記住了使自己不快樂(lè)的事,完完全全忘記了我們自己生活中也有快樂(lè)的一面。
所以,毀滅快樂(lè)的最好方法是眼睛盯著某物并把注意力集中到最微不足道的缺點(diǎn)上。引起我們抱怨的,就是這些微不足道的缺點(diǎn);而導(dǎo)致我們不快樂(lè)的,正是這些抱怨。
如果你選擇快樂(lè),你將得到祝福;如果你選擇痛苦,你就會(huì)受到詛咒。那么,如果你選擇快樂(lè),你就快樂(lè)。
The Duties of a Student Every youth has to make the best use of his school days.As future masters of society, students must get prepared for a strenuous life.In other words, it is their lot to face life’s hardships.One who is bodily weak cannot hope to have great success.It is very important, therefore, for students to fully develop their physical prowess by taking regular exercise.To render themselves really useful, students are expected to specialize in some areas of study.Their ambition should be to know everything about something than to know something about everything.The twenty-first century has no place for those who have no special knowledge or training.【注釋】
① strenuous ['strenju?s] adj.奮發(fā)的;緊張的;費(fèi)勁的;艱苦的 ② lot n.命運(yùn);份額;(口)很多a lot of︳lots of;(商品等的)一批,某一類的人 ③ prowess ['prauis] n.英勇;勇猛;杰出的才能 ④ render vt.使…成為;以…回報(bào)(+for);歸還(+back);給予(+to);表示 ⑤ specialize vi.專攻,專門研究(+in)vt.使專門化,使特殊化 【譯文】
學(xué)生的責(zé)任
每個(gè)青年人都必須充分利用他學(xué)生時(shí)代的大好時(shí)光。作為未來(lái)社會(huì)的主人,學(xué)生們必須對(duì)緊張的生活有所準(zhǔn)備。換句話說(shuō),正視生活的艱苦是他們的責(zé)任。虛弱的身體是沒(méi)有希望取得巨大成就的。因此,對(duì)學(xué)生們來(lái)說(shuō),通過(guò)有規(guī)律的鍛煉來(lái)提高他們的身體素質(zhì)是至關(guān)重要的。
我們期望學(xué)生們向著某一研究領(lǐng)域?qū)9?,以使得他們成為真正有用的人才,他們的志向?yīng)該是知道某一事物的每一方面,而不是去了解每一事物的某一方面。21世紀(jì)不會(huì)容納那些沒(méi)有專業(yè)知識(shí)和技能的人。
勵(lì)志故事 — Courage勇氣
A father was really worried about his son, who was sixteen years old but had no courage at all.So the father decided to call on a Buddhist monk to train his child.The Buddhist monk said to the boy’s father, “You should leave your son alone here.I’ll make him into a real man within three months.However, you can’t come to see him during this period.”
Three months later, the boy’s father returned.The Buddhist monk arranged a boxing match between the child and an experienced boxer.Each time the fighter struck the boy, he fell down, but at once the boy stood up;and each time a punch knocked him down again, then the boy stood up again.Several times later, the Buddhist monk asked, “What do you think of your child? ”
“What a shame!” The boy’s father said.“I never thought he could be so easily knocked down.I needn’t have left him here any longer.”
“I’m sorry that that’s all you see.Don’t you see that each time he falls down, he stands up again instead of crying? That’s the kind of courage you wanted him to have.”
If each time you are knocked down you have the courage to stand up again, then you can be proud of yourself.【注釋】
① Buddhist monk 和尚,禪師; Buddhist n.佛教徒adj.佛教的;monk n.僧侶;修道士 ② punch [p?nt?] n.拳打[C][(+in/on)] v.用力擊,用拳猛擊
Is Money the Roud to Happiness? In modern society, quite a few people make money the target for their live’s pursuits as they believe money is the road to happiness.Is that the case? Does money really make the mare go? I don’t agree with this opinion.Of course we can’t live without money because it is the currency in circulation with which we buy what we need in daily life.But money doean’t mean everything in the world, especially happiness.The factors that contribute to happiness are unpredictable.Those who have money to burn are not necessarily living a happy life while those who lack physical necessities may be happier than the rich.People say that money is the source of evil.It is true to some extent.To steal, to rob, to commit murder and even to aggress another country can all be caused by greed.Sometimes money can drive people crazy and even kill them.In that case how can we say money is the road to happiness? 【注釋】① 詞匯:pursuit n.追求;mare n.母馬,母驢;currency n.貨幣;circulation n.流通;unpredictable adj.不可預(yù)測(cè)的;aggress v.攻擊,侵略
② 短語(yǔ):to some extent 從某種程度上說(shuō)(to a︳some degree)
【譯文】
金錢是通向幸福之路嗎?
在當(dāng)今社會(huì),相當(dāng)多的人把金錢作為終身追求的目標(biāo),因?yàn)樗麄兿嘈沤疱X是通向幸福之路。真的是這樣嗎?有錢真的能使鬼推磨嗎?
我并不認(rèn)同這種觀點(diǎn)。當(dāng)然我們的生活離不開錢,因?yàn)樗橇魍ㄖ械呢泿?,用它我們可以?gòu)買日常所需的東西。但是,金錢并不意味著世上的一切東西,特別是幸福。讓人幸福的因素是不可預(yù)測(cè)的,那些花錢如流水的人并不一定過(guò)著幸福的生活,而那些物質(zhì)匱乏的人可能比富人過(guò)得更快樂(lè)。
人們?cè)f(shuō),金錢是罪惡之源,從某種程度上說(shuō),這是正確的。由于貪婪,人們情愿不惜一切代價(jià)去偷、去搶、去謀殺,甚至侵略其他國(guó)家,有時(shí)金錢可以讓人瘋狂,甚至毀掉他們。在那種情況下,我們?cè)跄苷f(shuō)金錢是通向幸福之路呢?
Friendship Friendship is one of the greatest pleasures that people can enjoy.Everyone needs friends.Real friends are those who can share all our sorrows and double all our joys.When in trouble, we need friends to offer us encouragement and help.With success achieved, we also need friends to share our joys.It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without friendship.Knowing how valuable friendship is, we should be very careful in making friends.A good friend is helpful to us while a bad friend would be harmful.Time tries all.A long-term contract with someone will tell you who is a loyal friend and who is not.A friend in need is a friend indeed.【注釋】contract ['k?ntr?kt] n.合同;協(xié)議;契約(這里a long-term contract指長(zhǎng)期的交往)【譯文】
友誼
友誼是人們可以享受到的最大樂(lè)趣之一。每個(gè)人都需要朋友。真正的朋友可以分擔(dān)你所有的憂愁,增加你的快樂(lè)。當(dāng)我們身陷困境的時(shí)候,我們需要朋友的鼓勵(lì)和幫助;成功的時(shí)候,我們也需要朋友分享我們的快樂(lè)。很難想象,如果生活缺少友誼會(huì)是什么樣的。知道友誼的珍貴,我們就應(yīng)該謹(jǐn)慎交友。益友對(duì)我們幫助很多,而損友則有害無(wú)益。日久見人心。長(zhǎng)期的交往會(huì)告訴你誰(shuí)是忠誠(chéng)的朋友而誰(shuí)不是。患難之交才是真正的朋友。
Key Factors to Success No doubt, everyone wishes to be successful in life.But most success depends on three factors: diligence, devotion, and perseverance.The first key factor is diligence.Diligence can help us remove ignorance and overcome difficulties.It can make a fool wise, and a poor man rich.If we idle away our time now, our future life will be a failure.If we are diligent now, we will surely be successful in the future.Devotion, which means the concentration of our mind and effort in doing things, is another key factor to success.Whatever job we are doing, we must love it and do it heart and soul.Only when we set our minds on the job, can we do it well.Furthermore, perseverance is also necessary for any success.If we study or work day after day, there is nothing cannot be achieved.Without a strong will, on the other hand, we are likely to give up when we meet some difficulties.To conclude, all great man achieve success through diligence, devotion and perseverance.Just as the famous English saying goes, “No pain, no gain.”
【注釋】diligence n.努力,勤奮;devotion n.熱愛,投入;perseverance n.毅力;堅(jiān)持不懈;idle away 浪費(fèi)光陰,虛度時(shí)間
【譯文】
成功的關(guān)鍵要素
毫無(wú)疑問(wèn),每個(gè)人都想在生活中有所成就。但大多數(shù)的成功都取決于三個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素:勤奮、投入和持之以恒。
第一個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素是勤奮。勤奮可以幫助我們擺脫無(wú)知,克服困難。勤奮可以使愚昧的人變得聰明,使貧窮的人變得富裕。如果我們現(xiàn)在虛度光陰,未來(lái)的人生就會(huì)失??;如果我們現(xiàn)在勤奮,將來(lái)一定會(huì)非常成功。
投入是成功的另一個(gè)關(guān)鍵要素,它意味著集中精力努力做事。我們應(yīng)該熱愛我們所做的任何工作,并全心全意做到最好。只有全身心地投入,才能把工作做好。
此外,持之以恒對(duì)任何成功而言都是必不可少的。如果我們每天都堅(jiān)持學(xué)習(xí)或工作,沒(méi)有什么是不可能的。另一方面,沒(méi)有堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的意志,我們遇到困難時(shí)極易放棄。
一句話,所有的偉人都是通過(guò)勤奮、投入和持之以恒而獲得成功的。正如那句有名的諺語(yǔ)所說(shuō):“不勞不獲”。
Ways of Communication When you speak, write a letter, or make a telephone call, your words carry a message.People communicate with words.But do you how people also communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly.Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad.When you raise your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions.You shake your head and people know you are saying “no”.You nod and people know you are saying “yes”.People can communicate in many other ways.An artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, the blue seas, and many other things.Books are written to tell you about all the wonderful things in the world and what other people are thinking about.【譯文】
交流方式
當(dāng)你說(shuō)話、寫信或打電話的時(shí)候,你的言語(yǔ)就傳遞了信息。人們用語(yǔ)言交流。不過(guò),你知道嗎?人們不用語(yǔ)言也能交流。臉上的微笑顯示你高興或友好;眼中的淚水告訴別人你很傷心。課堂上你一舉手,老師就知道你有話要說(shuō)或有問(wèn)題要問(wèn)。你搖搖頭,人們就知道你在說(shuō)“不”;你點(diǎn)點(diǎn)頭,人們就知道你在說(shuō)“是”。
人們還可以用其他許多方式來(lái)相互交流。畫家可以用他的繪畫來(lái)表現(xiàn)壯麗的山脈、湛藍(lán)的大海和其他許多事物。作家撰寫書籍給你講述世界上一切奇妙的事物,告訴你別人的思想。
American Dining Etiquette If you’re invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, keep in mind these general rules for polite behavior.First of all, arrive approximately on time(but not early).Americans expect promptness.It’s OK to be ten or fifteen minutes late but not forty-five minutes late.Dinner might be overcooked and ruined by then.When you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal, it’s polite to bring a small gift.Flowers or candy are always appropriate.If you have an attractive item made in your native country, your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.Don’t leave immediately after dinner, but don’t overstay your welcome, either.When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation, take their behavior as a cue to leave.The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.【注釋】
① etiquette ['eti'ket] n.禮節(jié);規(guī)矩(manners n.禮貌;規(guī)矩;風(fēng)俗習(xí)慣)② approximately [?'pr?ksimitli] adv.近似地;大約
③ promptness [pr?mptnis] n.準(zhǔn)時(shí);正好(punctuality 守時(shí),準(zhǔn)時(shí);punctual adj.守時(shí)的)④ appropriate [?'pr?upri?t] adj.適當(dāng)?shù)模╬roper adj.適當(dāng)?shù)?,恰?dāng)?shù)?be proper to)⑤ cue [kju:] n.暗示;提示
⑥ overstay one’s welcome(某人)呆的太久讓人生厭 【譯文】
美國(guó)人進(jìn)餐的禮節(jié)
如果你應(yīng)邀去一位美國(guó)朋友家共進(jìn)晚餐,你應(yīng)該記住以下這些禮貌行事的規(guī)矩。首先,爭(zhēng)取按時(shí)到達(dá)(但不要早到)。美國(guó)人希望守時(shí)。晚10分鐘或15分鐘到不成問(wèn)題,但不應(yīng)遲到45分鐘,因?yàn)槟菚r(shí)候菜肴或許會(huì)因烹飪時(shí)間過(guò)長(zhǎng)而失去應(yīng)有的美味。你應(yīng)邀去別人家吃飯時(shí),不妨帶件小禮物以示禮貌。鮮花和糖果總是很合適的。如果你帶點(diǎn)自己國(guó)家的特產(chǎn),主人肯定會(huì)高興地收下這份禮物。
不要吃完馬上就走,但也不應(yīng)逗留過(guò)長(zhǎng)時(shí)間。如果你的朋友看上去已經(jīng)有些疲倦,你們似乎也沒(méi)有什么可聊的了,不妨把這看作是告辭的暗示。第二天,給朋友打個(gè)電話或?qū)憘€(gè)感謝卡以表明自己昨晚過(guò)得很愉快。
About Websites Email, games, music, news, chat rooms, and shopping!The Internet is part of the way we live today.The Web has large numbers of websites on it.They are the places you go to get information and do things.Where do these websites come from? They are made by web designers.If you click on a word or a picture, you will be sent to another page.It’s all because of the web designer.They do a lot of work by using a computer programming language.They must imagine a lot when they are making a website.It must look good and be fun to use.A big part of web design is art.They choose the best pictures and colors to make the website look good.They also write the things that you see on the website.An important part of their job is to share ideas with the website manager about how to design the website well.【譯文】
電子郵件、游戲、音樂(lè)、新聞、聊天室以及購(gòu)物!因特網(wǎng)已經(jīng)成為我們當(dāng)今生活方式的一部分。網(wǎng)絡(luò)有很多的網(wǎng)站,那些網(wǎng)站就是你獲取信息和做事的地方。
這些網(wǎng)站是哪里來(lái)的呢?它們都是由網(wǎng)絡(luò)設(shè)計(jì)師設(shè)計(jì)出來(lái)的。如果你點(diǎn)擊一個(gè)詞或一張圖片,你就會(huì)被帶到另一個(gè)網(wǎng)頁(yè)。這些都?xì)w功于網(wǎng)絡(luò)設(shè)計(jì)員。他們與用一種電腦編程語(yǔ)言,完成了大量的工作。他們?cè)谠O(shè)計(jì)一個(gè)網(wǎng)站時(shí),需要想象很多東西。這個(gè)網(wǎng)站必須看起來(lái)美觀,用起來(lái)有趣。網(wǎng)站設(shè)計(jì)很大一部分是美術(shù)設(shè)計(jì)。他們挑選最好的圖片及顏色使得網(wǎng)站美觀。他們寫一些你在網(wǎng)上看到的東西。他們的另一種重要工作就是與網(wǎng)站管理員商量如何將網(wǎng)站設(shè)計(jì)得更好。
Music Music is very relaxing.After a hard day of studying, it is fun to listen to all kinds of music at home.You can even play a musical instrument, or sing.Music relaxes you after working all day.Music can cheer you up when you are in a bad mood.If you can play a musical instrument, you are lucky.If you can play the piano, you can spend hours alone and never be bored.If you play the guitar, you can invite your friends over to sing along.And if you play the violin, you can be in an orchestra.You enjoy music throughout your life.There will be music in everything you hear: the roaring ocean, the whispering wind, and the warbling bird.You hear music wherever you may go.【注釋】
① orchestra ['?:kistr?] n.管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)
② warble ['w?:bl] vi.鳥鳴 【譯文】
音樂(lè)
音樂(lè)讓人非常輕松。經(jīng)過(guò)一天勞累的學(xué)習(xí),在激勵(lì)聽聽各種各樣的音樂(lè)是挺有趣的。你甚至還可以彈奏樂(lè)器或唱歌。忙碌一天后,音樂(lè)讓你輕松。當(dāng)你心情不好的時(shí)候,音樂(lè)可以使你精神振奮。
如果你會(huì)演奏一種樂(lè)器,那么你是幸運(yùn)的。要是你彈鋼琴的話,你就可以幾個(gè)小時(shí)獨(dú)處而從不會(huì)覺(jué)得無(wú)聊;如果你彈吉他,你可以邀請(qǐng)朋友過(guò)來(lái)一起唱歌;如果你拉小提琴,你可以加入管弦樂(lè)隊(duì)。
你一生都能享受到音樂(lè)。你聽到的所有一切都包含音樂(lè)——大海的咆哮、風(fēng)的低吟或是清脆的鳥鳴。無(wú)論你去哪里,你都能聽到音樂(lè)。
第四篇:李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)短文背誦
李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ) 精美短文背誦
Lesson 1 I’m li Yang 我叫李陽(yáng)
Hi, I’m li Yang.I’m from Guangzhou.It’s a very beautiful city.I like listening to music and I also like swimming.And I like English very much.I’m happy to meet you all.Thank you.大家好,我叫李陽(yáng),我來(lái)自廣州。那是一個(gè)非常漂亮的城市。我喜歡聽音樂(lè),我也喜歡游泳,我還非常喜歡英語(yǔ)。
非常高興認(rèn)識(shí)你你,謝謝!
Lesson 2 My friend Carol
This is my friend Carol.She comes from Chicago ,USA.Now she lives in Shenzhen.She teaches English in a college.She is a good teacher.She loves her students.And all her students love her.這是我的朋友卡羅爾。她來(lái)自美國(guó)芝加哥。她現(xiàn)在住在深圳??_爾在一所大學(xué)教英語(yǔ)。她是一個(gè)很棒的老師。她很喜歡她的學(xué)生。她的學(xué)生也很喜歡她。
Lesson 3 I Have a Happy Family 我有一個(gè)幸福的家
I have a happy family.There are three people in my family.They are my parents and myself.I am a student.My dad is a great policeman.My mom is a wonderful English teacher.We love each other very much.我有一個(gè)幸福的家庭,我家里有三個(gè)成員:我父母和我。我是一個(gè)學(xué)生。我爸爸是一名優(yōu)秀的警察。我媽媽是一名非常棒的英語(yǔ)教師。我們一家相親相愛。
Lesson 4 Jeff and His Family 杰夫和他的家人
My best friend is Jeff.He has a sister named Mary.We attend the same school.And we love on the same street.Jeff likes dogs.He has a pet dog.His name is Ben.Jeff’s parents are Mr.And Mrs.Brown.They very nice to me.I like them very much.杰夫是我最重要的朋友。他有一個(gè)妹妹,名叫瑪麗。我們?cè)谕凰鶎W(xué)校上學(xué)。我們還住在同一條街上。杰夫喜歡小狗。他有一只寵物狗,名叫本。杰夫的爸爸媽媽是布朗先生和布朗太太。他們對(duì)我很好。我很喜歡他們。
Lesson 5 My Hometown 我的家鄉(xiāng)
I was born and live in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan.Chengdu is a wonderful city.These are many beautiful parks and big shopping malls.It also has some historic spots.Chengdu is famous for its food and local snacks.But I don’t like the summer here.It’s too hot.我出生并生活在四川的省會(huì)成都。成都是一座迷人的城市。這里有很多美麗的公園和大型的購(gòu)物商場(chǎng),還有一些歷史古跡。成都以它的美食和小吃聞名。但是我不喜歡這里的夏天,實(shí)在太熱了。
Lesson 6 Let’s Take Our Umbrellas It is raining hard outside.Let’s take our umbrellas with us.Be sure to take your own.This is my umbrella.It belongs to me.It is mine.That is your umbrella.It belongs to you.These umbrellas are ours.Those umbrellas are not ours.They belong to those ladies over there.They are theirs.外面雨下得很大。我們帶上雨傘吧。記得帶上你自己的。這是我的傘,它屬于我。它是你的傘。它屬于你。這幾把傘是我們的。那幾把傘不是我們的。它們屬于那邊的幾位女士,是她們的。
Lesson 7
I Go to School by Bus
我乘公共汽車上學(xué)
I live with my family in the suburbs.My school is about 3 kilometers away from my home.I go to school my bus.my dad works downtown.He drives to work.My mom works near our home.She walks to work.My brother has a cool bike.He rides to school.我和家人一起住在郊區(qū)。我的學(xué)校離我家大約有三公里。我乘公交車上學(xué)。我爸爸在市區(qū)工作。他開車上班。我媽媽在家附近工作。是步行上班。我哥有一輛很酷的自行車,他騎車上學(xué)。
Lesson 8 My Favorite Food 我最喜歡的食物
Food is necessary in our life.I like many different kinds of food.Let me tell you a little about my favorites.My favorite vegetable is lettuce.I don’t like carrots.Mangoes are my favorite fruit.They are sweet, juicy and delicious.And my favorite meat is chicken.I always have chicken for dinner.食物在我們生活中是不可或缺的。我喜歡各種不同的食物。讓我和你分享一下我最喜歡的食物吧。我最愛的蔬菜是生菜。我不喜歡胡蘿卜。芒果是我最喜歡的水果。芒果香甜多汁,非常好吃。而我最喜愛的肉是雞肉。我的晚餐總少不了雞肉。
Lesson 9 We Come from Different Countries 我們來(lái)自不同的國(guó)家
There are several foreign students in my class.Lily is English.she is from England.Larry is American.She’s from the United States.Rachel is Australian.She’s from Australia.Zhou is Chinese, but he isn’t from china.He is from Canada.He is an overseas Chinese.We come from different countries, but we all get along well.我們班上有幾個(gè)外國(guó)學(xué)生。莉莉是英國(guó)人,她來(lái)自英格蘭。拉里是美國(guó)人,他來(lái)自美國(guó)。雷切爾是澳大利亞人,她來(lái)自澳大利亞。周是華人,但她不是來(lái)自中國(guó)。他來(lái)自加拿大,他是海外華人。
雖然我們來(lái)自不同的國(guó)家,但我們相處得很融洽。
Lesson 10 That’s My Day 我的一天
As an office worker, my day starts pretty early and is very busy.I get up at 7:00, have breakfast at about 7:30, and then leave for work.My working hours are 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.Sometimes I need to work late.Often I get home at about 7:45.Then I watch TV and read some books.I go to bde at about 11 o’clock.That’s my day.作為一個(gè)上班族,我的一天開始的很早而且非常忙碌。我七點(diǎn)鐘起床,七點(diǎn)半左右吃餐餐,然后去上班。我的工作時(shí)間是從早上九點(diǎn)到晚上六點(diǎn)。有時(shí)候需要加班。通常我在七點(diǎn)四十五分左右回到家。然后我會(huì)看看電視、看看書。十一占左右我就上床睡覺(jué)。這就是我的一天。
第五篇:《李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)之國(guó)際肌肉三最短文》介紹
中華英語(yǔ)學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng)官方總站:圣才學(xué)習(xí)網(wǎng)
《李陽(yáng)瘋狂英語(yǔ)之國(guó)際肌肉三最短文》介紹
李陽(yáng)官方介紹:
從地道、精練、實(shí)用的《口語(yǔ)要素一美國(guó)電影臺(tái)詞精選》,到以一頂
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