第一篇：李阳疯狂英语三最短文-0
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《国际口腔肌肉-三最短文》
Muscle：IM The best way to build your international muscle!锻造你的国际肌肉!Raise your confidence!激发你的冲天信心!Impress others with your English and knowledge!以流利的英语和渊博的 知识令众人瞩目
Speak and learn about the world at the same time!畅谈人间万物，知晓时 事风云!IM，有志者不二的选择!How to get rid of your shyness!如何摈弃羞怯心理 How to tell funny jokes!如何表现幽默风趣
How to improve your manners!如何掌握社交礼仪 How to imitate great leaders!如何效仿领袖风采
ˈimiteit vt.模仿,把…作为例子, 模仿（某人的讲话、举止）；作滑稽模仿, How to deal with cultural differences!如何处理文化差异 How to create good life habits!如何提高生活修养 All in IM！一切尽在IM!You won't hesitate!你将不再犹犹豫豫!You won't stutter!你将不再吞吞吐吐!ˈstʌtə
vt.& vi.结结巴巴地说,不顺畅的工作, 时断时续地移动,n.结巴, 口吃, You won't ever be at a loss for what to say!你将不再结结巴巴!You won't have to struggle anymore!你将不再苦苦挣扎!English will be your automatic reflex!你将侃侃而谈，流利自然!ˈri:ˈfleks
n.反应能力；反射作用, Blurt out English and blurt out the wisdom of life!blə:t vt.突然说出, 脱口而出, 脱口而出英语，脱口而 出生命的智慧
As loudly, as quickly, and as clearly as possible!最大声!最快速!最清晰!
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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!ˈtʌtʃɪŋ adj.令人同情的,感人的,动人的,prep.<书>关于,至于,adv.令人同情地,感人地,动人地;bid n.企图，试图；尝试；努力；争取,喊价, 出价, 投标,努力争取 ,vt.& vi.出价, 投标,vt.命令, 吩咐,说(问候话);致意,（某些牌戏中）叫牌 ,宣布，公开表示,vi.命令；吩咐,【桥牌】叫牌,企图
Ladies and gentlemen, many people in the world have a dream, that one day they could come to China and visit Beijing.女士们，先生们，全世 界很多人都有这样一个梦想，他们希望有朝一日能来 到中国并访问北京。
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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.steidʒ n.阶段;时期,舞台,演员的职业;戏剧
我的同胞也有在中国举办一次出色奥 运会的强烈渴望，并将其看作是对奥林匹 克及其历史的一个重大贡献，I therefore hope from the bottom of my heart, that you distinguished IOC members, will help them realize their long-cherished aspirations.dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt adj.卓越的;著名的;受人尊敬的,显得重要的；高贵的；有尊严的 , ˈæspəˈreiʃən n.强烈的愿望, 志向, 抱负,发送气音；发 h 音, ˈlɔŋˈtʃeriʃt
adj.被长期渴望的, 因此我衷心地希望尊敬的奥委会委员们能帮助他们实现这一期 待已久的愿望。
The Chinese sage Confucius says, “Isn't it a delight after all to have friends come from afar?” 我国先圣孔子说过，“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？” seɪdʒ
n.圣人, 智者, 哲人,鼠尾草（可用作调料）,adj.贤明的, 貌似聪明的,睿 kənˈfju:ʃəs
n.孔子，Indeed, it is our delight to welcome all guests with open arms in Beijing in the year 2008.2008年如能在北京热烈 欢迎各位客人，这将是我们最喜悦的盛事？ I'm sure you will have a great game in Beijing!Thank you!我相信，届时你们将会 在北京看到一次伟大的 奥运会，谢谢！
【额外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)dream/dri:m/n.梦，梦想；v.做梦； 梦见；梦想；幻想；想 到 I'm sure I can realize my dream of conquering English.我确信我能实现攻克英 语的梦想。
I certainly didn't promise you the money;you must have dreamt it.我肯定没有答应过给你 那笔钱，准是你在胡思 乱想。(2)countryman/n.同胞；同国人；同乡 ；乡下人；农民
(3)desire/ n.愿望，心愿；要求； v.想望，期望，希望； 请求 He has a great desire for fame.他有出人头地的强烈愿 望。
(4)stage/ n.舞台；戏剧；活动场 所；发展进程；阶段或 时期；v.上演；筹备； 举行(5)contribution/n.捐献，贡献；捐款，捐助；投稿
He has made a great contribution to the company.他为公司作出了巨大的 贡献。(6)movement/n.运动；动作；潮流； 动向；运转
The trade union movement is concerned with working conditions.工会发起的这次运动与 工人的工作条件密切相 关。(7)from the bottom of one's heart发自内心地，衷心地
From the bottom of my heart, I apologize for forgetting your birthday!忘记了你的生日，我向 你表示发自内心的歉意。
(8)distinguished [dis'tiŋɡwiʃ]/adj.卓着的；着名的； 卓越的；杰出的；超群 的；出众的；尊贵的
The Chinese nation is distinguished for its diligence and courage.中华民族以勤劳勇敢着称。
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He is distinguished for his knowledge of economics.他在经济学知识方面出 类拔萃。(9)realize/v.认识到；了解；实现 ；实行
The Chinese people are sure to realize the modernization of their country.中国人民必将实现国家现代化。
She realized her dream of becoming an actress.她实现了当演员的梦想。I finally realized my goal of speaking good English.我终于实现了说一口流 利英语的目标。
(10)long-cherished/adj.被长期渴望的，期 待已久的(11)aspiration/n.热望，渴望；志向
She has aspirations to become a great writer.她胸怀大志，要成为一 位伟大作家。His true aspirations is to become the President of the United States.他真正的抱负是想成为 美国总统。
(12)sage/n.智者；贤人，圣人； 年高望重的人；adj.贤 明的，明智的；审慎的 Thank you for your sage advice.谢谢你的高见。
He was a wise old sage, who knew everything about Chinese medicine.他是一位精通中医的年 长的智者。(13)delight/di'lait/n.快乐，高兴，喜悦
(14)afar/adv.远；在远处；远远 地，遥远地
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 疯狂人生激励
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会变得难以控制。
The longer you wait to tackle a problem, the more difficult it becomes.问题拖得越久，越难以解决。
Don't waste time thinking about how difficult something is.所以，不要把时间浪费 在考虑某事到底有多难，Just take the advice in this passage.这篇短文接受忠告吧！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.他们总是找借口拖延做 事。In the end, it never gets done.到头来，事情总是没做 完。If we leave things undone, we will eventually worry.如果我们没有把事做完，我们心里会感到忐忑 不安，This will cause unnecessary stress.从而造成不必要的压力。
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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，如果你有这种坏习惯的话，最好是将它克服，尽快把事情做好。
Speak out!大声说出来
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!” 想问就问
If you don't understand, don't hesitate to ask.如果你不明白的话，一定要毫不迟疑地发问。Some Chinese seem to feel that it is impolite to ask questions even when they don't quite understand.有些中国人以为提问题 是不礼貌的，即使在他们不是十分明白的时候。
However, it's much better to say that you don't understand than to pretend you understand and answer very vaguely.然而，你直言不懂比假装而含糊地回答要来得好。
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?” 当你不明白或弄不清对 方说什么时，你可以用以下方式来提问：“你能再说一遍吗？” “I'm not clear on what you said.”“我没听清你说什么。” “I'm afraid I don't understand you.Would you mind saying it again?” “恐怕我不明白你的意 思。你介意再说一次吗 ？” “I'm sorry I' don't follow you.”“很抱歉我不明白你的 意思。” “Could you repeat that?”“你能重复一遍吗？” “I didn't get it.”“我没有听懂。” You'll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again!这样将能增进你的理解，而且说话者也乐意把他 的要点再重复一遍。
Speak Out!大声说出来
Expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west.表达观点的不同是中西文化差异的一个典 型例子。
Westerners express their opinions freely.西方人自由地发表他们 的意见。
They feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and don't mind hearing views that differ from their own.他们觉得人们有不同的思想那是当然的，并且不介意听到与他们自己不同的意见。You may express frankly what you think or feel.你可以率直地表达你的 想法或感觉。Of course, you shouldn't be rude in your manner or speech.当然你不应该用粗鲁的语气。Statements such as “You're wrong,” “You're mistaken,” “You don't know,” etc.象“你错了”，“你弄错 了”，Aren’t exactly bad, but it is preferable to soften the tone.“你不明白”等等这样的 表达，并不一定是不好的，但是语气应和缓。
You might say, “I don't think you're right,” “l'm afraid you're mistaken,” or “You don't seem to understand.”
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你可以说“我不认为你是对的”，“恐怕你弄错了”，或“ 你好像不太明白”。
Time Flies!时间飞逝
Many people value their time more than anything else in the world.很多人把时间视为世界 上最宝贵的东西。
Once time is gone it can never be replaced.时间一旦消逝，没有什么东西可取代它。This makes time more valuable than money.这使得时间比金钱更加宝贵。
Time is precious.Nobody can afford to waste time.时间很宝贵，谁都浪费不起。Once time has gone by, it will never return.时间一旦消逝，就永远不再来。You can never turn the clock back.Time passes very quickly.你永远也无法让时光倒流。时间过得很快，People say time flies.Time and tide wait for no man.人们说光阴似箭，岁月不待人。Taid n.潮, 潮汐,潮水,潮流, 趋势
We should, therefore, make the best use of our time.因此，我们应该好好善 用时间。If you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life.如果能合理地支配时间，你一定会有一个成功 的人生。Try using all your spare time to practice English crazily.试把所有的零碎时间都 应用于疯狂地操练英语 上面，Even a few minutes' practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.哪怕是等车的一点点间隙也不要放过。
“最大声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!喊掉沉闷 Yell away laziness!喊掉惰性
Yell away all the shackles of life!喊掉一切人生枷锁 ˈʃækəl n.手铐,脚镣,镣铐,束缚,羁绊,vt.给(某人)带上手铐或脚镣,束缚
第二章 社交礼仪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 非正式拜访
Some friends are just like family.一些朋友就像自家人一 样，There is no need to make formal arrangements for a visit.拜访之前没有必要进行正式的预约。
Except for these very close friends and relatives, making unexpected calls should be avoided as much as possible.除了这些特别亲近的朋 友和亲戚之外，尽量不要突然登门造访。
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The unexpected guest is welcomed, but whether that welcome is sincere or given out of kindness is another matter.不速之客还是会受到欢迎，但这种欢迎是否发自内心或只是出于礼貌，就不好说了。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.pəˈpleksɪŋ
adj.使人困惑的;令人费解的, 事实上，每个人对于如何支配时间都有自己的计划，为接待一个不速之客而 不得不改变自己的计划，即使不生气也会觉得为难。
When someone invites you to drop by anytime, they really mean to call first to make sure the time is convenient!当有人邀请你可在任何 时候去拜访时，他们是指去拜访之前你 先给他们打电话，确定时间是否方便。
Be Polite讲礼貌
Good manners are so important in today's society.在今天的社会，讲礼貌非常重要。A little effort towards being polite to everyone you meet can have great rewards.如果你肯用点心礼貌地 对待你所遇到的每一个人，你将获得巨大的回报。
Of course there are other reasons for being polite as well.当然讲礼貌还有很多其它的原因 Everyone should be polite.Polite people show good manners.每个人都应彬彬有礼。讲礼貌的人展现良好的风度，Moreover, they are popular.而且受人欢迎。
On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon.另一方面，没有礼貌的 人则被人瞧不起。
Rudeness shows poor education.Therefore, why not be polite? 粗鲁是没教养的表现。因此，何不有礼貌一点 呢？
A simple “Please” , “Thank you” , or' “You're welcome” can make a big difference.“请”、“谢谢你”或“不 客气”这几个词虽然简单，却会使情况大不相同。
If someone says dirty words all the time, it shows that something is wrong with his mouth.如果有的人总是骂骂咧咧，满口脏话，那就说明他 的嘴出了问题。You'd better persuade him to “watch” his mouth!你最好建议他“注意”他 的嘴巴。
Table Manners就餐礼节
There are many differences in table manners in different cultures.不同的文化在饮食习惯 方面存在许多差异。
It is really worth your time to learn about how to behave while eating in other countries.这的确值得你花时间学 一学在国外就餐时应该注意的行为举止。Knowledge of table manners will show your international qualifications.通晓就餐礼节能展示你的国际素质。
Don't make noises with your mouth.将不要咀嚼出声音，Close your mouth when eating.含着嘴吃东西。
People make mouth noises because they eat without closing their mouths.人们咀嚼出声音，是因为没有合起嘴来吃。
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ˈswɔləu，vt.& vi.吞, 咽, vt.不流露，掩饰，抑制 喝汤时不要啜饮，而应一口吞下去。
Don't talk with your mouth full.嘴里有食物时，不要说 话。
If someone talks to you, wait until your mouth is empty before answering.如果有人跟你讲话，要等你的嘴里没有食物 了才回答。
Restaurant Does and Don'ts 餐馆里什么该做什么不该做
What is considered polite in one country is sometimes considered rude in another.有些事在一个国家被认 为是礼貌的，但到了另一个国家却变 成了鲁莽。In other words, sometimes you should slurp and sometimes you shouldn't.slə:p n.啧啧吃的声音,v.啜食, 换句话说，有时你应该 吃出声音，有时就不该吃出声音。
Learning about culture differences while you learn English is the fastest way to broaden your knowledge of the world and become more successful.ˈbrɔ:dn vt.& vi.使…变宽, 扩展,1.(路、河等)变宽，变阔,2.拓展；扩大；(使)数目增加, vt.增长（经验、知识等）, 在学英语的同时学习不同文化之间的差异，是拓宽世界知识最快捷的途径，而且你会变得更加成功。
When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping their food.用餐时，日本人和一些中国人有 吃东西出声的习惯。By doing so, they show their host how much they like the food.这么做是向主人表示他 们有多么喜欢那些菜肴。
Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant.西方人觉得这种喝汤法 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妆很要不得。
And when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table.而说到给小费，他们通 常留点钱在桌上，The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.给多少由你自己决定，但通常都是菜单的百分之十到百分之二十。
Business Etiquette: Business Cards名片 ˈetɪˈket,-kɪt
n.礼仪, 礼节,规矩, Business cards are less important in American culture than they are in Asian culture.名片在美国文化中不如 在亚洲文化中显得重要。
Knowing the right way to handle business cards is a useful skill wherever you are.知道名片的正确用法，不管到哪里都十分有用。
Requesting someone's business card is a straight forward process.向别人要名片可以直截了当，You need only say: “Do you have a business card?” or “May I have your business card?” 你只需要说：“你有名 片吗？”或“我能要一张你的名 片吗？” When you want to present your own card, you can say, “Here's my card.或在你递上你的名片时，你可以说：”这是我的名片，Feel 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问题可以随时给我打电话：”或者你还可以说“请将有关信息寄到这个地址。我盼望很快收到你的来信。” It's not polite to directly refuse a request from someone for your business card.直接拒绝他人向你索要 名片的请求是不礼貌的。
Instead, you can say, “Sorry, but I'm afraid I'm all out at the moment.” Or “I forgot to bring them with me.” 你可以说“对不起，眼下我的名 片都用光了。”或“我忘记带名片了。” When you do receive a card, say “Thank you” and examine it briefly before putting it away.你接受名片时应说“谢谢”并简单看一下再把它放好。
International Protocol国际交往
Among the areas that need the most education for international understanding are how to say people's names, eat, dress, and talk.在国际交往中，最迫切需要了解的是对人的称呼以及在饮食、穿着和谈吐方面的差异。Get those four basics right and the rest is a piece of cake.只要你准确地把握这四 个基本要素，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.即使是两个普通的人，在第一次交往时，也要 相互交换姓名，这是给彼此留下或好或 坏印象的第一次机会。
“What would you like me to call you?” is always a good opening line.“你想让我怎么称呼你 呢？”总是一个很好的开场白。
It's better to ask several times than to get it wrong.与其叫错别人的名字，还不如多问几次。Even then, err on the side of formality until asked to “Call me Joe” fɔ:ˈmælɪti: n.拘泥形式, 拘谨;遵守礼节,正式手续,形式上的措施, 即使在那个时候，为稳妥起见，还是正式一点为好，直到对方跟你说“请叫我乔好了” Jim reminds you that: shouting out as loudly as possible.Have got these benefits: We are going to tell you.Shout out your potential!喊出潜能 Shout out your confidence and self-esteem!喊出自信和自尊 shout out your international muscle!喊出国际肌肉 Shout out your perfect English.喊出一流英语
Shout out your international qualification!喊出国际素质 Shout out your inner-hero!喊出淋漓尽致的英雄本 色 Shout out a brand new universe!喊出一片新天地！
第三章 国际商务International business 11 Solutions to Trade Imbalance贸易不平衡的11种解决方法
World trade is an important topic today.今天，国际贸易已成为一个重要的话题。
The World Trade Organization has focused international attention on global trade issues, especially in China.世界贸易组织已经把全球的注意力引向了国际贸易这一问题，而中国的国际贸易尤其 受到关注。
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当前，美国与我国间的贸易不平衡问题正日益恶化。
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.ˈʌnəˈtendɪd adj.无人陪伴的;无人出席的;无人照顾的,未被注意的,(伤等)未治疗的, 对这一问题我们不能置之不理，因为美国是我们最重要 的贸易伙伴。为了改善整个局面，我想提一些建议。
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，我们应该更多地 开展公关活动以增进相互了解，因为他们对我们的一些 批评主要是基于对我们国家的误 解。
We have to communicate with them more by sending lobbyists, producing more movies, publishing more books, and so on.ˈlɔbɪɪst n.游说议员者, 我们必须通过派遣更多 的公关人员，拍更多的电影，出版更 多的书籍与他们交流。Second, we have to make an effort to encourage American companies to do business in our country.其次，我们必须鼓励美国公司在我国开展业务，We should revise our protectionist practices in trade, and promote free trade and competition.我们应该改正我们的贸 易保护主义做法，促进自由贸易和竞争。riˈvaiz vt.修订, 修改,改变，修改（意见或计划）,修正；改变,vt.& vi.复习,vi.修订；校订 ,n.修订；校订,【印刷】校样，清样,修订版，修订本 prəˈtekʃənist n.贸易保护主义者, At any rate, our country and the United States need each other, and we have to maintain communication to understand each other.总而言之，我国与美国相互需要，必须保持交流以求相互了解。
第四章 疯狂时事和社会问题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朱镕基谈日本篡改历史教科书问题 ˈpremiə n.总理, 首相,首席官员；,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.教科书问题并不仅是中日两国之间的问题，Rather it is an issue between Japan and all the Asian countries and people throughout Asia.θru:ˈaʊt prep.(表示时间)自始至终;在…期间,(表示区域)遍及…地域;遍及…场所,adv.处处,始终,在所有方面, 它是日本同所有亚洲国家和亚洲人民之间的问题。
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.如果日本的军国主义者 发动侵略战争这个历史事实被歪曲，那不仅伤害了中国人民 的感情，而且伤害了全亚洲人民 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.我认为这并不是谁要去干涉日本的内政，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.而是关系到日本人民同包括中国人民在内的亚洲人民能不能世世代代友好下去的问题 So it is also in the interest of Japan to have this problem solved.所以，这一问题的解决 同样符合日本人民的利益。
【额外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)textbook/n．教科书，课本
(2)issue/n．问题，议题，争议 ；期，号，版次(3)rather/adv.宁可，宁愿；相 当；恰恰相反
We are not lost, rather, we have won.我们没输，相反，我们 赢了。(4)aggression/n．侵犯，侵略，挑衅 ；侵略行为(5)militarist/n．军国主义者，穷兵 黩武者
(6)deny/v.否认；不承认；抛 弃；拒绝相信；拒绝(某人的)要求；拒绝接 受 The prisoner denied having assaulted a policeman．囚犯否认曾殴打过警察。əˈsɔ:lt n.攻击, 猛袭, 突袭,侵犯他人身体（罪）；侵犯人身罪,（向困难或危险事物发起的）冲击 ,vt.袭击, 殴打;强暴,猛烈攻击，袭击，侵犯人身（罪）, 使（感官）难受,(7)distort/v．扭歪，扭曲，使变 形；歪曲，曲解
The newspapers gave a distorted what had happened．媒体对所发生的事作了歪曲的报道。(8)hurt/v．使受伤；危害，损 害；伤……的感情，使 伤心
Pardon me.I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.原谅我。我本无意伤你 的感情。(9)regard/v.看待，当作，把…… 看作，重视，认为 I regard this as a great important.我认为这极为重要。
If you fail to regard my warning, you may be sorry.如果你不听从我的警告你可能会后悔(10)interference/n.介入，干涉，干预 ；扰乱；干扰
I resented his interference in my affairs.我反对他干预我的事情。riˈzent
vt.对…感到愤怒,(11)internal affair/国内事务，内政
(12)have a bearing on/与……有关系，有关联
It has some bearing on the discussion．那与正在讨论的问题有一些关系。(13)whether or not．．/无论是……或是
Man, money: which one wins?人与钱的斗争，谁会胜利？
Wherever there is money, there will always be corruption.哪里有钱，哪里就有腐 败。Corruption can never be eliminated entirely, it can only be controlled.腐败只能控制，而永远不能彻底根除。
This passage describes the current situation in China.这篇短文描述的就是中 国当前的腐败问题。
Although our Party and government have punished the corrupt officials severely, corruption
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in China seems to die hard.虽然党和政府严厉惩治腐败官员，但中国的腐败似乎难以根除。
The relationship between these men and money has been reversed: money talks;man listens.那些(腐败的)人与金钱 的关系已经颠倒过来：人受金钱的摆布，It seems to me instead of man being in control of money, money is firmly in control of man.在我看来，似乎不是人支配金钱，而是金钱牢牢地控制了人。In today's world many people appear to be hungry for money.当今世界，有不少人对 金钱流露出极度的渴望。
They bow to it.They scramble for it.为了钱，他们或卑躬屈膝，或巧取豪夺。ˈskræmbl vi.快速爬行, 匍匐前进;攀登,争夺, 争抢,(军事飞机)紧急起飞 Some of them even seem to sell their souls for it or risk their lives in pursuit of it.一些人为了金钱不惜出 卖自己的灵魂，甚至冒着生命危险去追求金钱。Is money so fascinating as to be worthy of sacrificing your life? 难道金钱真的这么有魔 力，值得付出你的生命吗？
The Greatest Killers最厉害的杀手
People are always naturally more attracted to things that are bad for them than they are to things that are good for them.人们总是更关注对他们有害的东西，而不是对他们有益的东西。Alcohol and cigarettes are two examples.酒精和香烟就是两个例子。People know these things are bad for them, yet they continue using them.人们明明知道这些东西对他们有害，却仍继续使用。
Alcohol and cigarettes are the two greatest killers in the world.酒精和香烟是世界上两大杀人恶魔。
Hundreds of thousands of people have died because of these two social evils.成千上万的人死于这两个“恶魔”的手中。
As a result, some governments are trying to control the use of these drugs.因此，一些国家努力对这些麻 醉品进行控制。
For example, in many countries, the legal age for drinking has been raised from eighteen to twenty-one.比如，许多国家把喝酒的合法年龄由原来的十八岁提高到 二十一岁。Some countries have even banned smoking in public places.一些国家禁止在公共场合吸烟。
People can help each other live longer by simply discouraging these bad habits.只要努力遏制这些坏习惯，人们就能够使彼此活得 更长寿一些。
The Urgent Need of English in China中国急需英语人才
English may be the most important factor in deciding which countries are leaders in the future.英语可能会成为决定将来哪些国家能处于领先地位的最重 要的因素。
The language of the most advanced management and technology is undoubtedly English.无庸置疑，代表着最先 进的管理和技术的语言就是英语。
Being able to absorb this information is really the key to the new century.掌握这一信息将是决定在新世纪成败与否的关 键。
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21世纪，我们要同越来越多的国 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.到那些国家我们不能说自己的语言，因为没有人为了听懂我们的话而去学我们的语言.Our Asian rival, India, 我国的亚洲竞争者印度，has surged ahead of other developing countries in information technology because of its superior English skills.以其较高的英语水平而在信息技术领域走在 其他发展中国家的前面。
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.除非能掌握英语，否则我们将不能帮助我 国人们利用信息技术，从而在新经济中站稳脚 跟。
There is an urgent need to have a workforce which is proficient in the language in view of the information technology onslaught.鉴于信息技术所带来的冲击，我们国家急需培养一支精通英语的劳动力。
China Boosts English中国人提升英语水平
It is never too early to prepare for the future.为将来作准备越早越好.If young children develop their language and thinking skills they will become more independent and successful adults.如果趁早培养小孩的语 言和思考能力，长大后，他们的独立性就会更强，而且他们也 会更成功。
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.中国下大力气加强英语 教育旨在帮助人们作好准备，以满足中国入世后一个 更加开放的市场对英语人才的需求。
It will ensure that they are able to cope in an Information Technology Age.这一努力将确保他们在信息技术时代站稳脚跟。
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.教育部要求各小学在九月份新学期开始时，对九岁的孩子也就是三年级学生开设英语课程。
This means students will begin their study of English four years earlier than at present.这意味着学生们将比现在提早四年学习英语。
Today, students begin English at the age of 13, when they are in Secondary 1.现在，学生是13岁也就 是上初一时才开始学英语。
The curriculum would begin by stressing speaking, reading and understanding skills to give the children a feel for the language.教学大纲将强调听说、阅读和理解能力，以培养学生的语感。
Writing and grammar rules would be introduced later.写作和语法教学将适当 推迟。
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? ˈkɔnvəˈseɪʃɵnl
adj.谈话的,会话的,健谈的,善于辞令的,口语的,适合于会话的, Beijingers Eager to Learn Oral English北京人急切的操练口语
Regardless of whether or not Beijing wins the Olympic bid, raising the English level of its citizens will make Beijing a more international city.不管北京能否赢得奥运 会的主办权，提高市民的英语水平将 更能体现北京国际大都市的形象。
A city with 'so much history and culture deserves to share its treasures with the world.一个拥有如此悠久的历 史和文化的都市，她的财富值得与世界共 同分享。Of course, the number one treasure of Beijing is its people!当然，北京的第一大财 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.当首都宣布申办2008年 奥运会时，数百万北京市民掀起了学习英语的热潮。Learning and speaking English is “hot” among residents of this 3,000-year-old city.市民学说英语在这个拥 有3,000年悠久历史的 城市变得流行起来。
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, 钻研,n.[人名] 德尔夫, 从学校到工厂，从居民 区到政府办公室，不论男女老少，都以极大的热情投入到 ABC的学习当中。
Many English textbooks with the Olympic bid logo on the cover were published and sold in the city.许多封面印有申奥标志 的英语书籍陆续地出版和销售。
Books teaching basic idioms and expressions for daily communication are the most popular.其中，有关日常交际用 语和习惯表达的书最受欢 迎。
第六章 中西文化Chinese-Western Culture Misunderstanding误解
Eating is always a learning experience in a new culture.在一个陌生的文化中，吃饭往往是一种值得学习的经验。
Here are some differences between American and Chinese dining cultures.以下是中美饮食文化之间的一 些差异。
I must put in a few words about my experience here in China.这里我得先讲一讲自己在中国的经验。
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.倘若我与中国主人一起用餐，我刚吃完前一次夹给我的菜，他总是马上又在我的碟子里堆上更多的菜。
That often makes me feel very awkward.这常常使我感到尴尬，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。因为在西方，碟子里剩下食物是不礼貌的。
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我注意到，当一位中国人坐在美国人举行的宴席上，他常常推辞递给他的食物和饮料，尽管事实上他还饿着或渴着。
This might be good manners in China, but it is definitely not in the west.在中国，这样做可能是 得体的举止，但在西方，这绝对不是。
In the United States, it is impolite to keep asking someone again and again or press something on him.在美国，不停地问人家要不要食 物，或强塞食物给某人是不 礼貌的。
Americans are very direct.If they want something, they will ask for it.If not, they will say, “No, thanks.” 美国人很直率，如果他们想要什么，他们会提出的。如果不想要，他们就会说：“不，谢谢！”
What You Don't Talk About你应该避而不谈的话题
If you bring up a topic that makes people uncomfortable, the room usually gets very quiet.如果你提出一个令人尴 尬的话题，通常整个房间会变得鸦 雀无声。This kind of uneasy silence makes it easy to lose your confidence.这种令人不自在的安静 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.读读这篇短文，知道哪 些话题应该避免，你将获得比别人更多的 优势。Taboo topics tend to make people feel uneasy.忌讳的话题往往会使人 尴尬。What are the things we shouldn't talk about with Americans? 哪些话题是我们不该与 美国人谈论的呢？
Weight is one of the touchiest subjects.体重是最敏感的话题之 一。
In America, it's a huge embarrassment to be overweight.在美国，体重超标是一 件让人极为难堪的事，甚至是一种罪过。
Americans are very weight-conscious and rarely disclose how much they weigh.美国人很关心体重，且极少披露他们的体重。
Therefore, you best not to ask.所以，你还是不过问为 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.” 但如果你非得要讲，那就说“噢，你看起来像是减 了几磅”，这远比“唤，你看起来 像是胖了一些”要稳妥 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，如果你想说实话 但又不想伤别人心，那么你在用词时应该谨 慎一点，或许可以说：“嘿，你看起来棒极了。很健康。” And always remember, it's not fat.It's muscular.千万记住要让对方相信，那不是脂肪，而是肌肉。
第七章American Kaleidoscope美国万花筒
People In the United States美国的人们
America is really an interesting place.美国的确是一个令人感 兴趣的地方。In the United States there are people from every corner of the world.LYCE三最短文第1辑
美国汇集了来自世界各 个角落的人们，The largest groups are Spanish speakers from Latin America.人数最多的是说西班牙 语的拉丁美洲人。
Other important groups are Chinese, Japanese and Korean speakers from Asia.其他主要的群体有来自 亚洲的中国人、日本人和韩国人。
There are Chinatowns all over America and Chinese food is extremely popular.“唐人街”遍布各地，中式餐在美国倍受青昧。
The largest groups from Europe are Germans and Italians.来自欧洲的最大群体是 德国人和意大利人。
The whole country really has an international population.美国正是一个国际人口 的大熔炉。
Customs and foods from many different countries can easily be found in most American cities.在美国大多数的城市里都能找到不同国家的风 俗习惯和饮食文化。What about your country? 你的国家是什么样的呢 ？ Are there people from other parts of the world? Where? 有没有来自世界其它地 方的人们？他们来自哪 里？
American Concept of Time美国人的时间观
The concept of time is one of the biggest differences among different cultures.时间观念是不同文化之间最大的 差异之一。
Most misunderstandings and disagreements come from different views on time.大多数的误解和争执都是起源于对时间的不 同看法。
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time.对美国人来说，守时是一种尊重他人时 间的表现。
Being more than ten minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation.通常若约会迟到超过10 分钟，就应该向对方道歉或解 释原因。
People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay.知道自己会迟到的人往 往会先打个电话，让对方知道自己会晚一 点到。Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time.当然，会面场合愈不正 式，准时的重要性就愈小。
At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as thirty minutes past the appointed time.举例来说，在非正式的 聚会中，人们往往会在约定时间 过后30分钟才到，But they usually don't try that at work.不过，他们上班通常就 不会这样做。American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others.美国人的生活方式体现 了他们多么尊重别人的 时间。
When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance.当人们在计划一项活动 时，通常会在几天或几个星 期前把时间定好。Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it.时间一旦决定，除非情 况紧急，否则不会轻易 改变。
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访 你，他们通常会先打电话过 来，以确定你是否方便，LYCE三最短文第1辑
Only very close friends will just “drop by” unannounced.只有很熟的朋友才会未 经通知就突然造访。
Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed.同时，人们也不太喜欢 太晚打电话给别人，因为怕对方已经上床睡 觉了。
Words：
Punctuality/遵守时刻，准时，正点 Convenient/方便的，便利的 unannounced/未经宣布的
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美国人的爱情观
The American concept of love and romance begins with dating.美国人的爱情观是从约会开始的。
Young people date in several ways.年轻人的约会方式有几 种。
At first, they might have group dates with several boys and girls together.刚开始，他们可能会进行集体约会，就是几个男生几个女生一起去约会。Later, they start going on single dates-just one boy and one girl.之后，他们才开始单独的约会，就是一男一女。
Sometimes a boy and a girl will go to a movie.有时他们会去看电影，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.或者到外面吃饭。
When two couples go out together, we call it double dating.当有两对恋人一起出去时，我们称之为“结对约会”，A friend might even arrange a blind date for you with someone you don't know.有时候，你的朋友甚至会安排你和素不相识的人进行一次“瞎盲约会”。That doesn't mean you keep your eyes closed the whole evening!所谓“瞎盲约会”并不是指整个晚上让你把眼睛闭着，You just don't know who your partner will be until the time for the date.而是一直要等到约会那天你才知道对象是谁。
If someone asks you for any kind of date, and you don't want to go, you may politely say, “No, thanks.” 如果有人以任何一种方式约你，但你不想去，你只管礼貌地说：“谢谢你，我不去。”
Weekends in the U.S.美国的周末
Most American businesses are only open five days a week.美国的大多数行业只营业五天。
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American school children attend school five days a week as well.美国的小孩也是一周只上五天的课。
American families usually have a two-day weekend.美国的家庭一般有两天的周末，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，人们有许多不 同的消遣方式。
They enjoy activities that are fun and relaxing.他们喜欢有趣而轻松的 活动。Many families spend weekends together.许多家庭都一起共度周 末。They may go shopping, go to the movies, or visit friends.他们会去购物看电影或是拜访朋友。
They may also invite friends over to have a party at home.他们也会邀请朋友来家里聚会。Many American families enjoy sports during the weekend.也有很多家庭利用周末 享受运动带来的乐趣。
Short trips and travel are also popular pastimes.旅行也是很时尚的娱乐方式。
All these interesting activities are the reason why “How was your weekend?” is the most popular American greeting on a Monday morning.正因为有如此丰富多彩的活动，所以星期一早上，美国人见面时最流行的问候是： “周末过得怎么样？”
Cars in the United States汽车在美国
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.美国人与汽车的亲密关系简直难以用言语来形容。
Driving is such an important part of life in the United States.开车是美国人生活中一 个重要的组成部分。
Throughout their lives Americans ride in cars.美国人一生中都在乘车。
A man usually drives his pregnant wife to the hospital, and back home again with the baby.通常男人开车载他怀孕 的太太去医院，然后再载着新生的婴儿 一起回家。
Later the boy will date his girlfriend in a car.男孩子长大后又将和他的女朋友在车内约会 Having a car is for teenagers a symbol of being grown-up.对青少年而言，拥有一辆车是他长大的象征；
Still later the young man will drive away with his new bride on their honeymoon.再过一段时间，那年轻 人将会开车和他的新娘去度蜜月。
Finally Americans take their “last car ride”-in the big black hearse which carries them to the cemetery.最后，美国人搭乘他们最后一次车，躺在黑色的大灵车里，被送往公墓。
第八章 娱乐Entertainment One Man in a Boat独坐孤舟
Fishing is my favorite sport.钓鱼是我特别喜爱的一 项运动。
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但我从不为此烦恼。有 些垂钓者就是不走运，Instead of catching fish, they catch old tires and trash.他们往往鱼钓不到，却 钓上来些旧轮胎和垃圾。I am even less lucky.我的运气甚至还不及他 们。I never catch anything-not even old tires.我什么东西也未钓到过--就连旧轮胎也没有。
After having spent the whole morning on the river, I always go home with an empty bag.我总是在河上呆上整整 一上午，然后空着袋子回家。
“You must give up fishing!” my friends say.“你可别再钓鱼了！”我 的朋友们说，“It's a waste of time.” But they don't realize one important thing.“这是浪费时间。”然而 他们没有认识到重要的 一点，I am not really interested in fishing.我并不是真的对钓鱼有 兴趣，I am only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all.我感兴趣的只是独坐孤 舟，无所事事。
The City of Music音乐之城
Music really does mean a lot to people.音乐对人们的影响确实 很大。
There were recently over thirty thousand people in the Forbidden City to hear a concert by the three tenors.最近，有三万多人会聚 紫禁城参加世界三大男高音举办的 音乐会。Billions of people watched this historical concert from almost forty countries.有近四十个国家幻几百 万人观看了这次历史性的音乐会。
Listening to music听音乐
is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world.是全世界许多人最喜爱 的消遣。
This is especially true for the people living in Vienna, the city of music.这对生活在维也纳的人 民来说更是贴切。
Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and waltz.这个城市不仅是莫扎特 的故乡，也是古典音乐和华尔兹 舞曲的发源地。Music fills the air in Vienna.音乐缭绕于整个维也纳。
Going to public concerts is often free of charge.欣赏公开的演奏会通常 是免费的。And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boy's Choir.别忘了，这里也是世界着名维也纳少年合唱团的所在地。
No wonder people say Austria is always alive with a sound of music.难怪人们说奥地利永远 与音乐共存呢！
第九章 超级演讲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《财富》 全球论坛”开幕晚宴上 的讲话 摘选 中华人民共和国主席 江泽民
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.在这个美好的夜晚，与各位在中国的香港特别行政区欢聚一堂，感到十分高兴。
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.我代表中国政府和人民，向前来参加美国在线时 代华纳集团举办的“2001《财富》全球论 坛”活动的朋友们，表 示热烈的欢迎!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.这次论坛的主题“亚洲 新一代”，是很有意义的。亚洲的发展，不仅关系亚洲各国各地 区的发展和繁荣，也关系世界的发展和繁 荣。
Asia is the largest continent on earth.亚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，亚洲各国人民有着强烈 的自尊自信、自立自强精神，This is an important driving force for transformation and innovation.这是激励变革创新的重 要动力。
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，以及一切爱好和平的人 民携起手来，为共同促进世界的持久 和平和各国的发展与繁荣而 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.【额外成就感】 Words and phrases(1)express/vt．表达，表不
(2)on behalf of/代表……的一方，作为 ……的代言人；为了… …的利益 On behalf of my colleagues and myself我愿代表我的同事并以 我个人的名义.I'd like to give a warm welcome to you all．向你们大家表示热烈欢 迎。(3)sponsor/v.n．发起，主办，举 办；提倡，倡议；资助，赞助 He sponsored the plan at the meeting．他在会上倡议这一计划。(4)theme/n．题目；主题；主题 思想(5)bear on/对……有影响，和…… 有关
I don't see how that information bears on the case.我不明白那个消息对这件事有什么影响。
(6)development/n．发展；扩张；进展 ；发生；成长(7)prosperity/n．兴旺，繁荣，昌盛 ；成功；富足
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(8)worldwide/adj．世界范围的，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/自强
(13)transformation/n．变化，转变，改革，变形；变质；转换(14)innovation/n．革新，改革，创新 ；新方法；新奇事物(15)work for为……/工作，为……做事，为 ……尽力(16)lasting/adj．持久的，永久的，永恒的，耐久的
Grammar & Structure:(1)be delighted to do sth./很高兴做某事，很愉快 做某事 Thank you for your invitation, I'd be delighted to come.谢谢你的邀请，我很高 兴过来。
We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.我们很高兴星期五来赴 宴。(2)be of great significance相当于it is very significant,/表示“非常有意义”，意义重大的“。The new discovery of oil is of great significance to the country's economy.石油的新发现对这个国家的经济发展意义重大。
The new discovery of oil is very significant to the country's economy． 石油的新发现对这个国 家的经济发展意义重大。
第十章 Life of Youth年轻人的生活
28、Modern Girl现代女孩
Helen has a terrible habit.She wastes money.海伦有个很坏的习惯： 花钱如流水。She buys clothes that she never wears.她总是买很多衣服但从 来不穿。
She also enjoys going out to eat, but she goes to expensive restaurants, and then eats only half the food she orders.她喜欢到外面吃饭，而且总是去那些高消费的饭店，然后点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车，即使在坐公共汽车很 方便的时候也是如此。She never thinks about saving money, or about spending it more wisely.她从来不打算怎样省钱，或者怎样花钱更明智。
Helen is like many girls her age.海伦跟许多与她同龄的 女孩子一样，She lives for today, enjoys her life, and doesn't worry about the future.她活着只为今天，尽情 地享受生活，从来不去考虑将来。
第十一章 麻烦人生Trouble life
29、What a Nightmare!真是一场噩梦啊！
Kim’s Note: Sometimes when a day starts off badly, it just keeps getting worse and worse as each hour passes.有时候，一早起来就感 到烦躁不安，而且，随着时间一个小 时一个小时地过去，情绪会变得越来越糟糕。
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如果你遇到这么一天，除了使自己放松；确信明天会更好，其他 什么事你都不要做。
Stone had a terrible day.石头过了倒霉的一天。
His clock didn't work and he got up late.他的闹钟坏了，于是起 床晚了。He missed the train to work.他上班没赶上火车。Moreover, he had to wait a long time for the next train.而且，不得不等很久才 能搭上下一班火车。
As a matter of fact, he waited for more than two hours.事实上，他等了两个多 小时。
To make matters worse, he left his briefcase on the train.更糟糕的是，他把手提 箱落在火车上了。
As a result, he had to go to the police station.结果，他不得不到警察 局走一趟。Poor Stone never got to work that day.What a nightmare!可怜的石头那一天根本 上不了班，真是一场噩 梦啊!
Kim’s Note: Try describing your own idea of a ”nightmare“ day.试着用自己的话描述一 下自己所经历的”倒霉 的一天“，It shouldn't be hard.这应该不会很难。
Everyone has days when they just seem to get up on the wrong side of bed!因为每个人都免不了大清早就没有好心情的体验。
30、Not a Small Problem不是一个小麻烦
Kim’s Note: When you are a big guy, you are likely to have big problems.如果你长得过于人高马 大，你可能会遇到很大 的麻烦。This passage is a perfect example.短文就是一个典型例子。
Mr.Ethan was a very large man.伊桑先生是个身材高大 的人。He had a loud voice and a bad temper.他声音洪亮，脾气暴躁。He was not a giant, but he was much bigger than most men.算不上巨人，但他比大 多数人要高大。
Life was not easy for Mr.Ethan.这篇虽然生活对伊桑先 生来说很不容易。He could seldom find clothes big enough.他很少能找到足够宽大 的衣服。His feet were too large for most shoes.他的脚太大，买不到合 适的鞋。In buses, trains and planes he could not stand up straight.无论是在公共汽车上，在火车上，还是在飞机 上，他都不能站直，The roofs were too low.In cars he could not move his legs.因为顶蓬对他来说太低 了。在汽车里，他的腿 不能动，There was not enough room.At home, his bed was too short.因为空间不够大。在家 里，他的床太短，Chairs were always too small.椅子也总是太小。
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这些问题太糟糕了，为减少麻烦，伊桑先生 大部分时间都呆在家里，Life was easier at home.因为在家里，生活更方 便一些。Then one day, a friend said, ”You spend too much time at home.有一天，一位朋友对他 说： “你在家呆得太久了，You should go out more.There's a good movie at the theater.” 应该多出去活动活动。电影院里有一部很好看 的电影。“ ”I can't sit in theater seats,“ Mr.Ethan said.”I'm too big.“ ”电影院里的座位我坐 不下“，伊桑先生说，” 我太胖“。”That is no problem,“ his friend said.”I'll buy you two tickets.“没问题”，那朋友说，“我帮你买两张票，You can get them at the theater when you go.”到电影院的时候你就可以拿到票。“ The friend sent money to the theater for two tickets.那位朋友寄钱到电影院 订了两张票。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 衣服就去了电影院。
”You have two tickets for me,“"我叫伊桑，我来这里领我的两张票。” he said to the woman in the ticket office.他对一位女售票员说。
“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，“女售票员说，这是您的票，分别是G 4和P12。很抱歉，因为今晚上电影院暴满，您和您的朋友不能坐在 一起了。” Poor Mr.Ethan.可怜的伊桑先生!He smiled sadly, walked out of the theater and went home.他苦笑一下，悻悻地离 开电影院回家去。
第四部分
超级句型1：I have a strong desire to sth.我强烈渴望….⑴、I have a strong desire to improve my life.我强烈渴望改善我的生 活。⑵、I have a strong desire to blurt out every passage in this book!我强烈渴望把这本书的 每一篇短文都脱口而出！
⑶、I have a strong desire to conquer English.我极度渴望征服英语。⑷、I have a strong desire to marry her.我非常想和她结婚。
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.我非常想到美国定居。⑺、I have a strong desire to see you again.我非常渴望能再一次见 到你。
⑻、I have a strong desire to start my own business.我非常渴望创办自己的 公司。⑼、I have a strong desire to quit smoking.我很想把烟戒掉。
⑽、I have a strong desire to tell him the truth.我很想告诉他真相。
超级句型2：Don't waste time doing sth.别浪费时间做某事
(1)Don't waste time memorizing useless vocabulary words．别浪费时间记无用的词 汇。(2)Don't waste time making excuses!Just do it!别浪费时间找借口了，马上去做!(3)Don't waste time worrying about the future!别浪费时间担心你的未 来。
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超级句型3：It's better to...than to与其……不如……
(1)It's better to be safe than sorry．与其弄巧成拙，不如小 心谨慎。
(2)It's better to try and fail than to never try at all.在尝试中失败总比什么都不做要强得多。(3)It's better to tell him the truth now than to wait until later． 与其等以后再告诉他真相，不如现在就告诉他。
超级句型4：I don't think...我认为……不……
(1)I don't think we have enough money to buy a new car.我认为我们没有足够的 钱买一部新车。
(2)I don't think you understand what I mean.我想你没明白我的意思。(3)I don't think you are qualified for the job.我认为你无法胜任这份 工作。
超级句型5：ma ke the best use of...充分利用……
(1)Make the best use of your ability.充分发挥你的能力。(2)Make the best use of foreigners.充分利用外国人。(3)Make the best use of your spare time to practice English.充分利用你的业余时间操练英语。
超级句型6：Th ere is no need to…没有必要做某事(1)There is no need to thank me.不用谢我。(2)There is no need to shout.没必要大喊大叫。
(3)There is no need to worry about him.没必要为他担心。
超级句型7：persuade sb.to do sth.劝说某人做某事(1)I'm trying to persuade Jim to come to dinner with us.我试图说服吉姆过来和我们一起进餐？
(2)You can't persuade me to change my mind.My mind is made up.你无法说服我改变主意，我已经下定决心了。
(3)My mother persuaded me to take an during my summer vacation.妈妈说服我在暑假期间参加英语培训。
超级句型8：it 's really worth your time to do sth.值得你花时间去做某事。(1)It's really worth your time to learn about other cultures.其它国家的文化确实值 得你花时间去学习。
(2)It's really worth your time to improve your pronunciation． 你确实应该花点时间改 进你的发音。
(3)It's really worth your time to read this book carefully.这本书真的值得你花时 间仔细去读。
超级句型9：in the habit of...有……的习惯，常常
(1)I am not in the habit of making excuses．我没有为自己找借口的习惯(2)I am in the habit of exercising every day.我养成了天天锻炼的习惯。(3)He has been in the habit of taking a nap after lunch every day.LYCE三最短文第1辑
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超级句型10：F eel free to do sth.做某事不要拘束
(1)Feel free to ask any questions.有什么问题请随时问我。
(2)Feel free to call me if you are in town.如果你来这座城市，可 随时打电话给我。(3)Please feel free to email me at any time.不管什么时候都可以给 我发电子邮件。
超级句型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 一辈子啊？
(2)What would you like me to do while you are away? 你不在的时候想要我做 什么？(3)What would you like me to do with all these papers? 你要我怎么处理这些文 件？
超级句型12： make an effort to do sth.尽量做什么(1)Please make an effort to speak English.尽量说英语。
(2)Make an effort to be nice to her.She's shy.尽量对她和善一点，她 很害羞。(3)Please make an effort to get there on time.尽量准时赶到那里。
超级句型13： in the interest of...为了；为了……的利益(1)In the interest of saying time, we took a taxi instead of a bus． 为了赶时间，我们打的 而不是坐公共汽车。
(2)In the interest of fairness, you all will have a chance to speak.为公平起见，你们都有 机会发表自己的意见。
(3)It's in the interest of all human beings to protect the environment.保护环境符合全人类的 得益。
超级句型14： Wherever there is sth.There will be...有……的地方就会有… …(1)Wherever there's smoke there will be fire.无风不起浪。
(2)Wherever there is excitement there will be danger!哪里有刺激哪里就会有 危险。(3)Wherever there are women there will be trouble.哪里有女人哪里就有麻 烦。
超级句型15： As a result...其结果是，作为……的 结果
(1)As a result of the explosion, fifty people were found dead in the mine． 有50人在矿井爆炸中丧生。
(2)I have excellent health as a result of daily exercise.我之所以这么健康是每 天坚持锻炼的结果、(3)As a result of my laziness, I failed the exam.我考试不及格是懒惰的 结果。
超级句型16： There is an urgent need to do sth.极其需要做某事，急切 需要做某事(1)There is an urgent need to hire talented managers in China.中国急需管理人才。
(2)There is an urgent need to finish this project by tomorrow.这个项目明天一定要完成！(3)There is an urgent need to eliminate pollution.消除污染非常紧迫。
超级句型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.教小孩讲礼貌越早越好。(2)It's never too early to start saving money for college．存钱上大学越早越好。(3)It's never too early to learn a foreign language.学外语越早越好。
超级句型18：...with enthusiasm充满热情地
(1)Practice speaking with enthusiasm．疯狂地练习说。
(2)She worked on the project with great enthusiasm.她全身心投入到这个项 目上面。(3)We joined the class with enthusiasm and excitement． 我们以极大的热情和无 比的兴奋参加培训。
超级句型19： It's considered bad manners to do sth.做某事被认为是不礼貌 的(1)It's considered bad manners to stare at others.盯着别人看是不礼貌的。(2)It's considered bad manners to spit in public.在公共场合吐痰是不礼 貌的。(3)It's considered bad manners to interrupt someone while he is speaking.打断别人的讲话是不礼貌的。
超级句型20： You look like you have lost weight你看起来象是减了几斤(1)Have you been on a diet? You look like you have lost weight.你是不是在减肥？你看 起来象是减了几斤。
(2)You have a great suntan and you look like you have lost weight.经过日光浴，你的皮肤 棒极了，而且，看起来 你还苗条了不少。(3)I heard you were sick and you look like you have lost weight． 我听说你病了，而且你 看起来好像瘦了些。
超级句型21：...is extremely popular非常受欢迎(1)Chinese food is extremely popular.中国菜倍受青睐。
(2)Cartoons are extremely popular these days.近段时间动画片非常流 行。
(3)Hollywood movies are extremely popular all over the world.好莱坞电影风靡全世界。
超级句型22： call for...要求……
(1)This sort of work calls for a lot of patience!做这种工作需要极大的 耐心！
(2)You're getting married? This calls for a celebration!你要结婚了？这可要庆 祝一下了！(3)The situation calls for immediate action.这种情况需要立即行动。
超级句型23： begin with从……开始，以……开 头
(1)When studying English, begin with your pronunciation.学英语从发音开始。(2)I'd like to begin with a funny story.我先来讲一个有趣的故 事。(3)We'll begin with a short training class to prepare you for the job.我们首先要对你们进行 短期的岗前培训。
超级句型24： All these...are the reason why...所有这些是……的原因
(1)All these problems are the reason why I am worried．所有这些问题是我担心 的原因。(2)All these opportunities are the reason why study English．
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所有这些机遇是我学习英语的原因。
(3)All these employees are the reason why our party is so strong and successful． 所有这些员工是我们公司兴旺发达的 原因所在。
超级句型25： It's hard to...做某事很难
(1)It's hard to remember so many grammar rules and lifeless vocabulary words.记住这么多的语法规则和枯燥的词汇是很难的。(2)If I come home late, it's hard to explain to my wife．如果回家晚了，我很难跟妻子解释。(3)It's hard to find a good job.找一份好的工作很难。
超级句型26： I'm not really interested in...我对……确实不感兴趣(1)I'm not really interested in politics.我对政治实在不感兴趣。
(2)I'm not really in interested in sports.我对体育运动真的不感 兴趣。(3)I'm not really interested in your excuses!我实在不想听你的借口。
超级句型27： No wonder...难怪……；怪不得……
(1)No wonder you have so many girlfriends, you are so handsome!你长得很帅，怪不得有 这么多女朋友。
(2)No wonder you are always sick, you don't take good care of yourself.你不会照顾自己，怪不得你老是生病。
(3)No wonder we didn't see you for so long, you were in America!怪不得这么久没见到你，原来你在美国。
超级句型28： be delighted to...高兴做某事
(1)I'm delighted to be here today.今天我很高兴到这里。
(2)I'd be delighted to have dinner with you.我很高兴和你一起进餐。
(3)I'm delighted to introduce our next guest.我很高兴介绍我们的下 一位客人。
超级句型29： live for为……而活着；盼望
(1)She lives for her family;she really is an excellent mother.她为家人而活着：她确 实是一位优秀的母亲，(2)He lives for music;it's the most important thing in his life.他为音乐而活着，音乐 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，因为我讨厌自己的工作。
超级句型30： There is nothing to do but...只能做某事
(1)There is nothing to do but wait for the results.除了等结果我们什么都 做不了。(2)There is nothing to do but leave town.除了离开这座城市，我 们别无选择。
(3)There is nothing to do but listen to his problems.我们只能听他解释自己 的问题了。
超级句型31： be likely to很可能，极有可能
(1)We'll be likely to hire several people this month.这个月我们有可能招聘 一些人。
(2)China will be likely to enter the WTO this year.今年中国极有可能加入 世界贸易组织。
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(3)I will be likely to go abroad to study English.我可能出国学习英语。
第二篇：李阳疯狂英语经典诵读短文（推荐）
英语背诵短文
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.”
【注释】incredible adj.难以置信的；不可思议的
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老农民
一个老农民一辈子住在远离城市的乡下农场里。有一天他决定到大城市里去观光。他觉得城市里的一切又新鲜，又奇特，因为这是他第一次到城市去旅行。他走进一家大旅馆，看见那里的电梯。当他瞧着的时候，一位老太太走进电梯关上了门。过了一会儿，门开了，一位年轻美貌的姑娘从电梯里走了出来。老农民惊呆了。“这真是一个不可思议的小房间啊！”他自言自语地说：“这简直是魔术！它能把一个老太太变成年轻姑娘。下次我再来的时候，我要带我的老婆一起来。”
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.【注释】
① factor n.因素；要素
② treatise ['tri:tis]
n.（专题）论文
③ distinguish [di'stiŋgwiʃ] v.分辨；区别
④ naked adj.裸露的；光体的 naked eyes肉眼 ⑤ audible ['ɔ:dəbl] adj.听得见的⑥ transmitter n.传送者；发报机 ⑦ acquire [ə'kwaiə] v.获得
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读书使人完美
我们知道造就一个“完人”的真正因素既不是教育也不是经验，而是读书。通过阅读科学论文，我们能知道许多事实；通过阅读地理，我们知道地球的表面、形状和物理特征等。通过阅读历史，我们了解到了国家的发展历程。
我们能用眼睛看，用耳朵听。但在一定距离，靠肉眼就难于辨认小的事物，没有传话筒我们就听不见一般的声音。只有通过读书，我们才能知道许多不是我们耳闻目睹的事。而且，关于世界上正在思考和正在做的事情的很多知识，我们只能通过阅读报纸和杂志来获得。
所以，不管我们所受的教育程度多高，也不管我们有多少经验，我们都不可能因此而成为“完人”。除非我们不断地读书。
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.【注释】flaw [flɔ:] n.缺点；裂纹；瑕疵
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选择快乐你就快乐
我们大多数人都喜欢跟我们的亲戚、熟识的朋友或不怎么了解的人进行比较，总认为他们比我们快乐。结果呢，我们确确实实记住了令他人快乐的事，扎扎实实记住了使自己不快乐的事，完完全全忘记了我们自己生活中也有快乐的一面。
所以，毁灭快乐的最好方法是眼睛盯着某物并把注意力集中到最微不足道的缺点上。引起我们抱怨的，就是这些微不足道的缺点；而导致我们不快乐的，正是这些抱怨。
如果你选择快乐，你将得到祝福；如果你选择痛苦，你就会受到诅咒。那么，如果你选择快乐，你就快乐。
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.【注释】
① Buddhist monk 和尚，禅师； Buddhist n.佛教徒adj.佛教的；monk n.僧侣；修道士 ② punch [pʌntʃ] n.拳打[C][(+in/on)] v.用力击，用拳猛击
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? 【注释】① 词汇：pursuit n.追求；mare n.母马，母驴；currency n.货币；circulation n.流通；unpredictable adj.不可预测的；aggress v.攻击，侵略
② 短语：to some extent 从某种程度上说（to a︳some degree）【译文】
金钱是通向幸福之路吗？
在当今社会，相当多的人把金钱作为终身追求的目标，因为他们相信金钱是通向幸福之路。真的是这样吗？有钱真的能使鬼推磨吗？
我并不认同这种观点。当然我们的生活离不开钱，因为它是流通中的货币，用它我们可以购买日常所需的东西。但是，金钱并不意味着世上的一切东西，特别是幸福。让人幸福的因素是不可预测的，那些花钱如流水的人并不一定过着幸福的生活，而那些物质匮乏的人可能比富人过得更快乐。
人们曾说，金钱是罪恶之源，从某种程度上说，这是正确的。由于贪婪，人们情愿不惜一切代价去偷、去抢、去谋杀，甚至侵略其他国家，有时金钱可以让人疯狂，甚至毁掉他们。在那种情况下，我们怎能说金钱是通向幸福之路呢？
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.【注释】contract ['kɔntrækt] n.合同；协议；契约（这里a long-term contract指长期的交往）【译文】
友谊
友谊是人们可以享受到的最大乐趣之一。每个人都需要朋友。真正的朋友可以分担你所有的忧愁，增加你的快乐。当我们身陷困境的时候，我们需要朋友的鼓励和帮助；成功的时候，我们也需要朋友分享我们的快乐。很难想象，如果生活缺少友谊会是什么样的。
知道友谊的珍贵，我们就应该谨慎交友。益友对我们帮助很多，而损友则有害无益。日久见人心。长期的交往会告诉你谁是忠诚的朋友而谁不是。患难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.”
【注释】diligence n.努力，勤奋；devotion n.热爱，投入；perseverance n.毅力；坚持不懈；idle away 浪费光阴，虚度时间
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成功的关键要素
毫无疑问，每个人都想在生活中有所成就。但大多数的成功都取决于三个关键要素：勤奋、投入和持之以恒。
第一个关键要素是勤奋。勤奋可以帮助我们摆脱无知，克服困难。勤奋可以使愚昧的人变得聪明，使贫穷的人变得富裕。如果我们现在虚度光阴，未来的人生就会失败；如果我们现在勤奋，将来一定会非常成功。
投入是成功的另一个关键要素，它意味着集中精力努力做事。我们应该热爱我们所做的任何工作，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，持之以恒对任何成功而言都是必不可少的。如果我们每天都坚持学习或工作，没有什么是不可能的。另一方面，没有坚强的意志，我们遇到困难时极易放弃。
一句话，所有的伟人都是通过勤奋、投入和持之以恒而获得成功的。正如那句有名的谚语所说：“不劳不获”。
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.【译文】
交流方式
当你说话、写信或打电话的时候，你的言语就传递了信息。人们用语言交流。不过，你知道吗？人们不用语言也能交流。脸上的微笑显示你高兴或友好；眼中的泪水告诉别人你很伤心。课堂上你一举手，老师就知道你有话要说或有问题要问。你摇摇头，人们就知道你在说“不”；你点点头，人们就知道你在说“是”。
人们还可以用其他许多方式来相互交流。画家可以用他的绘画来表现壮丽的山脉、湛蓝的大海和其他许多事物。作家撰写书籍给你讲述世界上一切奇妙的事物，告诉你别人的思想。
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.【注释】
① etiquette ['eti'ket] n.礼节；规矩（manners n.礼貌；规矩；风俗习惯）② approximately [ə'prɔksimitli] adv.近似地；大约
③ promptness [prɔmptnis] n.准时；正好（punctuality 守时，准时；punctual adj.守时的）④ appropriate [ə'prəupriət] adj.适当的（proper adj.适当的，恰当的 be proper to）⑤ cue [kju:] n.暗示；提示
⑥ overstay one‟s welcome（某人）呆的太久让人生厌 【译文】
美国人进餐的礼节
如果你应邀去一位美国朋友家共进晚餐，你应该记住以下这些礼貌行事的规矩。首先，争取按时到达（但不要早到）。美国人希望守时。晚10分钟或15分钟到不成问题，但不应迟到45分钟，因为那时候菜肴或许会因烹饪时间过长而失去应有的美味。你应邀去别人家吃饭时，不妨带件小礼物以示礼貌。鲜花和糖果总是很合适的。如果你带点自己国家的特产，主人肯定会高兴地收下这份礼物。
不要吃完马上就走，但也不应逗留过长时间。如果你的朋友看上去已经有些疲倦，你们似乎也没有什么可聊的了，不妨把这看作是告辞的暗示。第二天，给朋友打个电话或写个感谢卡以表明自己昨晚过得很愉快。
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.【译文】
电子邮件、游戏、音乐、新闻、聊天室以及购物！因特网已经成为我们当今生活方式的一部分。网络有很多的网站，那些网站就是你获取信息和做事的地方。
这些网站是哪里来的呢？它们都是由网络设计师设计出来的。如果你点击一个词或一张图片，你就会被带到另一个网页。这些都归功于网络设计员。他们与用一种电脑编程语言，完成了大量的工作。他们在设计一个网站时，需要想象很多东西。这个网站必须看起来美观，用起来有趣。网站设计很大一部分是美术设计。他们挑选最好的图片及颜色使得网站美观。他们写一些你在网上看到的东西。他们的另一种重要工作就是与网站管理员商量如何将网站设计得更好。
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.【注释】
① orchestra ['ɔ:kistrə] n.管弦乐队
② warble ['wɔ:bl] vi.鸟鸣 【译文】
音乐
音乐让人非常轻松。经过一天劳累的学习，在激励听听各种各样的音乐是挺有趣的。你甚至还可以弹奏乐器或唱歌。忙碌一天后，音乐让你轻松。当你心情不好的时候，音乐可以使你精神振奋。
如果你会演奏一种乐器，那么你是幸运的。要是你弹钢琴的话，你就可以几个小时独处而从不会觉得无聊；如果你弹吉他，你可以邀请朋友过来一起唱歌；如果你拉小提琴，你可以加入管弦乐队。
你一生都能享受到音乐。你听到的所有一切都包含音乐——大海的咆哮、风的低吟或是清脆的鸟鸣。无论你去哪里，你都能听到音乐。
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.【参考译文】
事情一旦被拖得太久就会变得难以控制。问题拖得越久，就越难以解决。所以，不要把时间浪费在考虑某事到底有多难，从这篇短文接受忠告！
很多人把今天能做的事推到明日，他们总是找借口拖延做事。到头来，事情总是没做完。如果我们没有把事做完，我们心里会感到忐忑不安，从而造成不必要的压力。因此，如果你有这种坏习惯的话，最好是将它客服，尽快把事情做好。Words & Phrases(1)put off 推迟，拖延；关掉，熄灭；摆脱 I‟ll have to put off my visit until next month.（2）uncontrollable adj 无法控制的，控制不住的（3）tackle v.处理，解决
（4）look for 寻找，寻求；期待
（5）excuse n.原谅，宽恕；借口，理由；辩解（6）postpone v.延迟，延缓，使延期，推迟（其后常跟名词后动词）＊We are postponing our trip until the weather grows warmer.（7）in the end 最终，结果，到头来
（8）eventually adv.终于，最终，最后（9）get rid of 处理掉；扔掉；摆脱；除去；去掉
＊The old machine is no use.I‟ll be glad to get rid of it.这台旧机器已毫无用处，我乐意把它处理掉。
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.” 【参考译文】
表达观点的不同是中西方文化差异的一个典型例子。西方人自由地发表他们的意见。他们觉得人们有不同的思想那是当然的，并且不介意听到与他们自己不同的意见。你可以率直地表达你的想法或感觉。当然你不应该用粗鲁的语气。象“你错了”，“你弄错了”，“你不明白”等等这样的表达，并不一定是不好的，但是语气应和缓。你可以说“我不认为你是对的”，“恐怕你弄错了”，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.【参考译文】
很多人把时间视为世界上最宝贵的东西。时间按一旦消逝，没有什么东西可取代它。这使得时间比金钱更加宝贵。
时间很宝贵，谁都浪费不起。时间一旦消逝，就永远不再来。你永远也无法让时光倒流。时间过得很快，人们说光阴似箭，岁月不待人。因此，我们应该好好的善用时间。
如果能合理地支配时间爱你，你一定会有一个成功的人生。试把所有的零碎时间都应用于疯狂地操练英语上面，哪怕是等车的一点点间隙也不要放过。
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.【参考译文】
如果你提出一个令人尴尬的话题，通常整个房间会变得鸦雀无声。这种令人不自在的安静很容易使你失去信心。读读这篇短文，知道哪些话题应该避免，你将获得比别人更多的优势。
忌讳的话题往往会使人尴尬。哪些话题是我们不该与美国人谈论的呢？
体重是最敏感的话题之一。在美国，体重超标是一件让人极为难堪的事，甚至是一种罪过。美国人很关心体重，且极少披露他们的体重。所以，你还是不过问为妙。但如果你非得要讲，那就说“哦，你看起来像是减了几磅”，这远比 “哦，你看起来像是胖了一些”要稳妥得多。然而，如果你想说实话但又不想伤别人的心，那么你在用词时应该谨慎一点，或许可以说：“嘿‘你看起来棒极了。很健康。”千万记住要让对方相信，那不是脂肪，而是肌肉。
第三篇：李阳疯狂英语经典诵读短文
李阳疯狂英语经典诵读短文
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.”
【注释】incredible adj.难以置信的；不可思议的
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老农民
一个老农民一辈子住在远离城市的乡下农场里。有一天他决定到大城市里去观光。他觉得城市里的一切又新鲜，又奇特，因为这是他第一次到城市去旅行。他走进一家大旅馆，看见那里的电梯。当他瞧着的时候，一位老太太走进电梯关上了门。过了一会儿，门开了，一位年轻美貌的姑娘从电梯里走了出来。老农民惊呆了。“这真是一个不可思议的小房间啊！”他自言自语地说：“这简直是魔术！它能把一个老太太变成年轻姑娘。下次我再来的时候，我要带我的老婆一起来。”
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.【注释】
① factor n.因素；要素
② treatise ['tri:tis]
n.（专题）论文
③ distinguish [di'stiŋgwiʃ] v.分辨；区别
④ naked adj.裸露的；光体的 naked eyes肉眼 ⑤ audible ['ɔ:dəbl] adj.听得见的⑥ transmiter n.传送者；发报机 ⑦ acquire [ə'kwaiə] v.获得
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读书使人完美
我们知道造就一个“完人”的真正因素既不是教育也不是经验，而是读书。通过阅读科学论文，我们能知道许多事实；通过阅读地理，我们知道地球的表面、形状和物理特征等。通过阅读历史，我们了解到了国家的发展历程。
我们能用眼睛看，用耳朵听。但在一定距离，靠肉眼就难于辨认小的事物，没有传话筒我们就听不见一般的声音。只有通过读书，我们才能知道许多不是我们耳闻目睹的事。而且，关于世界上正在思考和正在做的事情的很多知识，我们只能通过阅读报纸和杂志来获得。
所以，不管我们所受的教育程度多高，也不管我们有多少经验，我们都不可能因此而成为“完人”。除非我们不断地读书。
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.【注释】flaw [flɔ:] n.缺点；裂纹；瑕疵
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选择快乐你就快乐
我们大多数人都喜欢跟我们的亲戚、熟识的朋友或不怎么了解的人进行比较，总认为他们比我们快乐。结果呢，我们确确实实记住了令他人快乐的事，扎扎实实记住了使自己不快乐的事，完完全全忘记了我们自己生活中也有快乐的一面。
所以，毁灭快乐的最好方法是眼睛盯着某物并把注意力集中到最微不足道的缺点上。引起我们抱怨的，就是这些微不足道的缺点；而导致我们不快乐的，正是这些抱怨。
如果你选择快乐，你将得到祝福；如果你选择痛苦，你就会受到诅咒。那么，如果你选择快乐，你就快乐。
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.【注释】
① strenuous ['strenjuəs] adj.奋发的；紧张的；费劲的；艰苦的 ② lot n.命运；份额；（口）很多a lot of︳lots of；（商品等的）一批，某一类的人 ③ prowess ['prauis] n.英勇；勇猛；杰出的才能 ④ render vt.使…成为；以…回报（+for）；归还（+back）；给予（+to）；表示 ⑤ specialize vi.专攻，专门研究（+in）vt.使专门化，使特殊化 【译文】
学生的责任
每个青年人都必须充分利用他学生时代的大好时光。作为未来社会的主人，学生们必须对紧张的生活有所准备。换句话说，正视生活的艰苦是他们的责任。虚弱的身体是没有希望取得巨大成就的。因此，对学生们来说，通过有规律的锻炼来提高他们的身体素质是至关重要的。
我们期望学生们向着某一研究领域专攻，以使得他们成为真正有用的人才，他们的志向应该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世纪不会容纳那些没有专业知识和技能的人。
励志故事 — Courage勇气
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.【注释】
① Buddhist monk 和尚，禅师； Buddhist n.佛教徒adj.佛教的；monk n.僧侣；修道士 ② punch [pʌntʃ] n.拳打[C][(+in/on)] v.用力击，用拳猛击
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? 【注释】① 词汇：pursuit n.追求；mare n.母马，母驴；currency n.货币；circulation n.流通；unpredictable adj.不可预测的；aggress v.攻击，侵略
② 短语：to some extent 从某种程度上说（to a︳some degree）
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金钱是通向幸福之路吗？
在当今社会，相当多的人把金钱作为终身追求的目标，因为他们相信金钱是通向幸福之路。真的是这样吗？有钱真的能使鬼推磨吗？
我并不认同这种观点。当然我们的生活离不开钱，因为它是流通中的货币，用它我们可以购买日常所需的东西。但是，金钱并不意味着世上的一切东西，特别是幸福。让人幸福的因素是不可预测的，那些花钱如流水的人并不一定过着幸福的生活，而那些物质匮乏的人可能比富人过得更快乐。
人们曾说，金钱是罪恶之源，从某种程度上说，这是正确的。由于贪婪，人们情愿不惜一切代价去偷、去抢、去谋杀，甚至侵略其他国家，有时金钱可以让人疯狂，甚至毁掉他们。在那种情况下，我们怎能说金钱是通向幸福之路呢？
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.【注释】contract ['kɔntrækt] n.合同；协议；契约（这里a long-term contract指长期的交往）【译文】
友谊
友谊是人们可以享受到的最大乐趣之一。每个人都需要朋友。真正的朋友可以分担你所有的忧愁，增加你的快乐。当我们身陷困境的时候，我们需要朋友的鼓励和帮助；成功的时候，我们也需要朋友分享我们的快乐。很难想象，如果生活缺少友谊会是什么样的。知道友谊的珍贵，我们就应该谨慎交友。益友对我们帮助很多，而损友则有害无益。日久见人心。长期的交往会告诉你谁是忠诚的朋友而谁不是。患难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.”
【注释】diligence n.努力，勤奋；devotion n.热爱，投入；perseverance n.毅力；坚持不懈；idle away 浪费光阴，虚度时间
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成功的关键要素
毫无疑问，每个人都想在生活中有所成就。但大多数的成功都取决于三个关键要素：勤奋、投入和持之以恒。
第一个关键要素是勤奋。勤奋可以帮助我们摆脱无知，克服困难。勤奋可以使愚昧的人变得聪明，使贫穷的人变得富裕。如果我们现在虚度光阴，未来的人生就会失败；如果我们现在勤奋，将来一定会非常成功。
投入是成功的另一个关键要素，它意味着集中精力努力做事。我们应该热爱我们所做的任何工作，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，持之以恒对任何成功而言都是必不可少的。如果我们每天都坚持学习或工作，没有什么是不可能的。另一方面，没有坚强的意志，我们遇到困难时极易放弃。
一句话，所有的伟人都是通过勤奋、投入和持之以恒而获得成功的。正如那句有名的谚语所说：“不劳不获”。
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.【译文】
交流方式
当你说话、写信或打电话的时候，你的言语就传递了信息。人们用语言交流。不过，你知道吗？人们不用语言也能交流。脸上的微笑显示你高兴或友好；眼中的泪水告诉别人你很伤心。课堂上你一举手，老师就知道你有话要说或有问题要问。你摇摇头，人们就知道你在说“不”；你点点头，人们就知道你在说“是”。
人们还可以用其他许多方式来相互交流。画家可以用他的绘画来表现壮丽的山脉、湛蓝的大海和其他许多事物。作家撰写书籍给你讲述世界上一切奇妙的事物，告诉你别人的思想。
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.【注释】
① etiquette ['eti'ket] n.礼节；规矩（manners n.礼貌；规矩；风俗习惯）② approximately [ə'prɔksimitli] adv.近似地；大约
③ promptness [prɔmptnis] n.准时；正好（punctuality 守时，准时；punctual adj.守时的）④ appropriate [ə'prəupriət] adj.适当的（proper adj.适当的，恰当的 be proper to）⑤ cue [kju:] n.暗示；提示
⑥ overstay one’s welcome（某人）呆的太久让人生厌 【译文】
美国人进餐的礼节
如果你应邀去一位美国朋友家共进晚餐，你应该记住以下这些礼貌行事的规矩。首先，争取按时到达（但不要早到）。美国人希望守时。晚10分钟或15分钟到不成问题，但不应迟到45分钟，因为那时候菜肴或许会因烹饪时间过长而失去应有的美味。你应邀去别人家吃饭时，不妨带件小礼物以示礼貌。鲜花和糖果总是很合适的。如果你带点自己国家的特产，主人肯定会高兴地收下这份礼物。
不要吃完马上就走，但也不应逗留过长时间。如果你的朋友看上去已经有些疲倦，你们似乎也没有什么可聊的了，不妨把这看作是告辞的暗示。第二天，给朋友打个电话或写个感谢卡以表明自己昨晚过得很愉快。
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.【译文】
电子邮件、游戏、音乐、新闻、聊天室以及购物！因特网已经成为我们当今生活方式的一部分。网络有很多的网站，那些网站就是你获取信息和做事的地方。
这些网站是哪里来的呢？它们都是由网络设计师设计出来的。如果你点击一个词或一张图片，你就会被带到另一个网页。这些都归功于网络设计员。他们与用一种电脑编程语言，完成了大量的工作。他们在设计一个网站时，需要想象很多东西。这个网站必须看起来美观，用起来有趣。网站设计很大一部分是美术设计。他们挑选最好的图片及颜色使得网站美观。他们写一些你在网上看到的东西。他们的另一种重要工作就是与网站管理员商量如何将网站设计得更好。
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.【注释】
① orchestra ['ɔ:kistrə] n.管弦乐队
② warble ['wɔ:bl] vi.鸟鸣 【译文】
音乐
音乐让人非常轻松。经过一天劳累的学习，在激励听听各种各样的音乐是挺有趣的。你甚至还可以弹奏乐器或唱歌。忙碌一天后，音乐让你轻松。当你心情不好的时候，音乐可以使你精神振奋。
如果你会演奏一种乐器，那么你是幸运的。要是你弹钢琴的话，你就可以几个小时独处而从不会觉得无聊；如果你弹吉他，你可以邀请朋友过来一起唱歌；如果你拉小提琴，你可以加入管弦乐队。
你一生都能享受到音乐。你听到的所有一切都包含音乐——大海的咆哮、风的低吟或是清脆的鸟鸣。无论你去哪里，你都能听到音乐。
第四篇：李阳疯狂英语短文背诵
李阳疯狂英语 精美短文背诵
Lesson 1 I’m li Yang 我叫李阳
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，我叫李阳，我来自广州。那是一个非常漂亮的城市。我喜欢听音乐，我也喜欢游泳，我还非常喜欢英语。
非常高兴认识你你，谢谢！
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.这是我的朋友卡罗尔。她来自美国芝加哥。她现在住在深圳。卡罗尔在一所大学教英语。她是一个很棒的老师。她很喜欢她的学生。她的学生也很喜欢她。
Lesson 3 I Have a Happy Family 我有一个幸福的家
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.我有一个幸福的家庭，我家里有三个成员：我父母和我。我是一个学生。我爸爸是一名优秀的警察。我妈妈是一名非常棒的英语教师。我们一家相亲相爱。
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。他有一个妹妹，名叫玛丽。我们在同一所学校上学。我们还住在同一条街上。杰夫喜欢小狗。他有一只宠物狗，名叫本。杰夫的爸爸妈妈是布朗先生和布朗太太。他们对我很好。我很喜欢他们。
Lesson 5 My Hometown 我的家乡
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会成都。成都是一座迷人的城市。这里有很多美丽的公园和大型的购物商场，还有一些历史古迹。成都以它的美食和小吃闻名。但是我不喜欢这里的夏天，实在太热了。
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。我们带上雨伞吧。记得带上你自己的。这是我的伞，它属于我。它是你的伞。它属于你。这几把伞是我们的。那几把伞不是我们的。它们属于那边的几位女士，是她们的。
Lesson 7
I Go to School by Bus
我乘公共汽车上学
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区。我的学校离我家大约有三公里。我乘公交车上学。我爸爸在市区工作。他开车上班。我妈妈在家附近工作。是步行上班。我哥有一辆很酷的自行车，他骑车上学。
Lesson 8 My Favorite Food 我最喜欢的食物
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.食物在我们生活中是不可或缺的。我喜欢各种不同的食物。让我和你分享一下我最喜欢的食物吧。我最爱的蔬菜是生菜。我不喜欢胡萝卜。芒果是我最喜欢的水果。芒果香甜多汁，非常好吃。而我最喜爱的肉是鸡肉。我的晚餐总少不了鸡肉。
Lesson 9 We Come from Different Countries 我们来自不同的国家
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.我们班上有几个外国学生。莉莉是英国人，她来自英格兰。拉里是美国人，他来自美国。雷切尔是澳大利亚人，她来自澳大利亚。周是华人，但她不是来自中国。他来自加拿大，他是海外华人。
虽然我们来自不同的国家，但我们相处得很融洽。
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.作为一个上班族，我的一天开始的很早而且非常忙碌。我七点钟起床，七点半左右吃餐餐，然后去上班。我的工作时间是从早上九点到晚上六点。有时候需要加班。通常我在七点四十五分左右回到家。然后我会看看电视、看看书。十一占左右我就上床睡觉。这就是我的一天。
第五篇：《李阳疯狂英语之国际肌肉三最短文》介绍
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《李阳疯狂英语之国际肌肉三最短文》介绍
李阳官方介绍：
从地道、精练、实用的《口语要素一美国电影台词精选》，到以一顶
十、以一顶百的核裂变《超级句型》，再到大段大段连贯表达思想、卖弄知识的《国际肌肉三最短文》，进而到叱咤风云的《国际演讲家》，最后抵达用英语自如交流的美妙情感世界《爱情英语》，一环扣一环，这就是我们为你准备的新世纪攻克英语操练套餐。
专家说：“三最口腔肌肉训练法”是世界外语教学的革命，是突破聋哑英语的最佳方法，我本人就是这种学习方法的最大受益者。当年，20多位和我一起大喊英语的兰大同学们，的人生从此与从不同！
专家说，“三最口腔肌肉训练法”种学习方法的最大受益者。当年，20多痊和我一起大喊英语的兰大同学们，它让你的人生从此与众不同！
·疯狂方法：最独特的三最口腔肌肉训练法全面阐述
·疯狂操练：31
·超级演讲：江泽民在“2001《财富》全球论坛”的讲话
·疯狂时事：朱镕基谈日本篡改历史教科书·李岚清英文申奥陈述
·疯狂人生激励：说乾就乾·不懂就问·有话就说
·国际社交礼仪：非正式拜访的决窍··餐桌礼仪·名片的学问
··中西文化：误解
·洞察社会问题：人与金钱：孰赢？
··中国推动英语教育·北京人民与英语学习
··美国人的周末·美国人与汽车
··现代女孩·麻烦人生
·财富大总结：31·31个超级句型·100个精彩纯正美语句子
共3018篇。
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