第一篇：刘慈欣首次英文演讲-看完想背诵全文
当地时间11月8日，中国著名科幻小说家、《三体》作者刘慈欣在美国华盛顿被授予克拉克想象力服务社会奖（Clarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society），成为获得该奖的第一位中国人！
科普：克拉克奖
亚瑟·克拉克爵士（Arthur Charles Clarke）是20世纪享誉世界的英国科幻小说家，其科幻作品多以科学为依据，代表作《2001：太空漫游》（2001: A Space Odyssey）于1968年被导演斯坦利·库布里克拍摄成同名电影。
亚瑟·克拉克爵士（Arthur Charles Clarke）
由亚瑟·克拉克基金会设立的克拉克奖，每年度会评选出终身成就奖（Award for Lifetime Achievement）、想象力服务社会奖（Award for Imagination in Service to Society）、创新者奖（Innovator Award）三大奖项，以表彰世界上最卓越并最富创造力的思想家、科学家、作家、技术专家、商业领袖以及创新者（The Clarke Awards recognize and celebrate the world's most illustrious and creative thinkers, scientists, writers, technologists, business leaders and innovators）。
英国物理学家、宇宙学家霍金（Stephen Hawking）曾于2017年获得过克拉克终身成就奖。
2012年，克拉克想象力服务社会奖首次设立，获得过该奖项的作者包括《使女的故事》作者、加拿大小说家玛格丽特·阿特伍德（Margaret Atwood）；多次获得雨果奖和星云奖、代表作有《火星三部曲》的美国科幻小说家金·斯坦利·罗宾森（Kim Stanley Robinson）等。
刘慈欣曾获得过雨果奖、全球华语科幻星云奖等重量级奖项，但这次的克拉克奖，对他来说意义非凡。
因为阿瑟·克拉克是刘慈欣非常崇拜的科幻小说家，每次做阅读书籍推荐，他也总会推荐克拉克的作品。
刘慈欣曾在央视《朗读者》节目中谈道：“我所有的一切作品都是对阿瑟·克拉克最拙劣的模仿。”
在颁奖礼致答谢词时，刘慈欣还表示，正是克拉克将自己引进了科幻阅读和写作之门。
It's an honor for Liu that he got the award under the name of his favorite sci-fi master.Liu said in his reception speech that Clarke was the one that led him into sci-fi world and ignited his imagination ever since the 1980s.值得一提的是，刘慈欣这次的获奖演讲全部用英文完成。
他的英文有多好呢？中国日报记者此前问过《球状闪电》和《三体2》的译者周华（Joel Martinsen），得知，书的英译本大刘是全文看过的。
而这篇英文演讲稿也非常精彩，刘慈欣用诗意和深沉的文字表达了自己对于“想象力”（imagination）的理解，以及对宇宙和星辰大海的向往。
刘慈欣在演讲中说，自己在上世纪80年代首次接触到克拉克的著作，想象力第一次“被激活”（These two books, for the first time, brought my imagination to life）。
他回忆起读完《2001：太空漫游》的那天深夜，他走出家门仰望星空，第一次真正看到了宇宙：
For the first time in my life, I was awed by the magnitude and mystery of our universe, the feeling which you only get facing religion.我第一次对宇宙的宏大与神秘产生了敬畏感，这是一种宗教般的感觉。
如今，科技的发达使得世界越来越像科幻小说了，但刘慈欣不无遗憾地表示，在IT所营造的舒适安乐窝中，人们对太空渐渐失去了兴趣。
The imagination of science fiction is abandoning the vastness and profoundness that Arthur Clarke once opened up, instead people are now embracing the narrowness and introversion of cyberpunk.科幻的想象力由克拉克的广阔和深远，变成赛博朋克的狭窄和内向。
但刘慈欣仍然一直在努力延续着克拉克的想象，一直在描写宇宙的宏大神奇，描写遥远世界中的生命和文明，他相信：
The vast ocean of stars can always carry our infinite imagination.浩瀚的星空永远能够承载我们无穷的想象力。
第二篇：经典演讲背诵段落
经典演讲背诵段落
人最宝贵的东西是生命。生命对每个人来讲只有一次。一个人的生命应该这样度过：当他回首往事时，不会因虚度年华而悔恨，也不会因碌碌无为而羞耻。在临死的时候，他能够说：我的整个生命和全部精力，都已献给了世界上最壮丽的事业——为人类的解放事业而斗争。
——［俄］奥斯特洛夫斯基
幸福并不在于单纯地占有金钱，幸福还在于取得成就后的喜悦，在于创造努力时的激情。务必不能再忘记劳动带来的喜悦和激励，而去疯狂地追逐那转瞬即逝的利润。如果这些暗淡的日子能使我们认识到，我们真正的使命不是要别人侍奉，而是要为自己和同胞们服务的话，那么，我们付出的代价就是完全值得的。——[美] 弗兰克林•罗斯福
我能奉献的惟有热血、辛劳、泪水和汗水。我们所面临的将是一场极为残酷的考验，我们面临的将是旷日持久的斗争和苦难。人类应当向自己的目标迈进。此刻，我精神振奋，满怀信心地承担起自己的任务。我确信，只要我们大家联合，我们的事业就不会挫败：“来吧，让我们群策群力，并肩前进！”
——[英] 乔治•萧伯纳
美国同胞们，不要问美国能为你们做些什么，应该问你们能为美国贡献些什么。全世界的同胞们，不要问美国将为你做些什么，应该问我们一同能为人类的自由做些什么。无愧于心是我们惟一可靠的奖赏，历史是我们行动最终的裁判。这一切让我们大步向前，去引领我们所热爱的这片土地。
——[美] 约翰•肯尼迪
只要动力仍在，人生之旅就尚未结束。终点之后的慢跑并非停止不前，因为活着便不能如此。活着就要有所作为，这才是生命的真谛。
——[美] 奥利佛•文德尔•荷默斯
树和草
人的生活方式有两种，第一种方式是像草一样活着，你尽管活着，每年还在成长，但是你毕竟是一棵草，你吸收雨露阳光，但是长不大。人们可以踩过你，但是人们不会因为你的痛苦，而他产生痛苦； 人们不会因为你被踩了，而来怜悯你，因为人们本身就没有看到你。所以我们每一个人，都应该像树一样的成长，即使我们现在什么都不是，但是只要你有树的种子，即使你被踩到泥土中间，你依然能够吸收泥土的养分，自己成长起来。当你长成参天大树以后，遥远的地方，人们就能看到你； 走近你，你能给人一片绿色。活着是美丽的风景，死了依然是栋梁之才，活着死了都有用。这就是我们每一个同学做人的标准和成长的标准。
河流的梦想
每一条河流都有自己不同的生命曲线，但是每一条河流都有自己的梦想，那就是奔向大海。我们的生命，有的时候会是泥沙，你可能慢慢地就会像泥沙一样，沉淀下去了。一旦你沉淀下去了，也许你不用再为了前进而努力了，但是你却永远见不到阳光了。所以我建议大家，不管你现在的是生命怎么样的，一定要有水的精神，像水一样不断积蓄自己的力量，不断的冲破障碍，当你发现时机不到的时候，把自己的厚度给积累起来，当有一天时机来临的时候，你就能够奔腾入海。
今天，我开始新的生活;今天，我的老茧化为尘埃。我在人群中昂首阔步，不会有人认出我来，因为我不再是过去的自己，我已拥有新的生命。
我要用全身心的爱来迎接今天;我爱雄心勃勃的人，他们给我灵感;我爱失败的人，他们给我教训;我爱王
侯将相，因为他们也是凡人;我爱谦恭之人，因为他们非凡;我爱富人，因为他们孤独;我爱穷人，因为穷人太多了;我爱少年，因为他们真诚;我爱长者，因为他们有智慧;我爱美丽的人，因为他们眼中流露着凄迷;我爱丑陋的人，因为他们有颗宁静的心;我要用全身心的爱来迎接今天。
坚持不懈，直到成功。
我不因昨日的成功而满足，因为这是失败的先兆。我要忘却昨日的一切，是好是坏，都让它随风而去。我信心百倍，迎接新的太阳，相信“今天是此生最好的一天”。只要我一息尚存，就要坚持到底，因为我已深知成功的秘诀：坚持不懈，终会成功。
今天是我生命中的最后一天；
生命只有一次，而人生也不过是时间的累积。因此，我珍惜今天的一分一秒，因为它们将一去不复返。我无法把今天存入银行，明天再来取用。时间像风一样不可捕捉。每一分一秒，我要用双手捧住，用爱心抚摸，因为它们如此宝贵。垂死的人用毕生的钱财都无法换得一口生气。我无法计算时间的价值，它们是无价之宝！
我要笑遍世界；
我要用笑声点缀今天，我要用歌声照亮黑夜。我不再苦苦寻觅快乐，我要在繁忙的工作中忘记悲伤。我要享受今天的快乐，快乐不像粮食可以贮藏，我不是为将来而活。
我现在就付诸行动;我的幻想毫无价值，我的计划渺如尘埃，我的目标不可能达到。一切的一切毫无意义,除非我付诸行动。成功不是等待。如果我迟疑，她会投入别人的怀抱，永远弃我而去。此时，此地，此人。我现在就付诸行动。
面朝大海
海子
从明天起做个幸福的人 喂马劈柴周游世界
从明天起关心粮食和蔬菜 我有一所房子 面朝大海春暖花开
从明天起和每一个亲人通信 告诉他们我的幸福
那幸福的闪电告诉我的 我将告诉每一个人
给每一条河每一座山取个温暖的名字 陌生人我也为你祝福 愿你有一个灿烂前程
给每一条河每一座山取个温暖的名字 愿你有情人终成眷属 愿你在尘世获得幸福
我只愿面朝大海春暖花开
再东教育宣言：
再东教育不是一家完美的公司，我们可能经常在未来判断上犯错误，这是我们成长中的痛苦，但绝不能原谅自己犯原则上底线上的错误！
中国不需要再多一家英语教育公司，也不需要再多一家会挣钱的公司；
中国需要的是一家能真正帮助大学生讲一口流利英语的公司；
中国大学生需要的是一种文化，一种精神，一种信念,一种担当。因为只有这些才能让我们在人生及艰苦的创业中走得更远，更好。
成非凡之事者，必须有非凡之担当！
这是一个好时代，这是一个谁都不愿错过的时代！坚持理想，坚持原则能让我们再东教育成为这个时代中的时代！
If not now？ when?!If not me？who?!此时此刻 非我莫属
第三篇：看完北爱,我想和你谈谈
关于北爱，大家说的真好，有一种成长叫程峰，有一种友谊叫吴狄，有一种现实叫石小猛，有一种悔悟叫杨紫曦，有一种执着叫林夏，有一种疼惜叫邵华阳有一种媳妇叫沈冰，有一种纠结叫伍媚，有一种坚守叫吴魏，有一种爱情叫北京爱情故事。
刚刚经历过所谓的爱情，从最初的打发时间到最后的鼓起勇气看完了北爱。我也发生了从悲伤转到无所谓的质的转变。
观后感之一：我们总是为了所谓的梦想放弃了最简单的幸福，梦想可以靠我们的双手去创造，可是幸福是老天给的，当你决定放弃的时候就该意识到会永远失去。
我能理解从云南偏僻乡村走出来的小孟，你的艰辛，可是你怎么不看看你身边的哥们也一样不容易，他们中除了疯子有个有钱的老爸和林夏这个普普通通的北京姑娘，哪个不是北漂的一族。我想说我曾经多么羡慕你和沈冰的平淡恬静的生活，能和自己喜欢的人在一起，就算你一无所有又怎样，就算租房子住又怎样，对于沈冰你应该放一百个心。可是当疯子父亲找你谈话时，你为什么要接受。难道是因为你觉得这些东西比你的沈冰重要，还是你被愤怒冲昏了头脑决定赌这一局，把爱情卖出去，等你有了金钱有了地位你再买回来，你真的太傻了，失去的将会永远失去再也不会回来了，就算没有疯子，我想沈冰也一样不会再回来了。可是，小孟我们都看错你了，差七分无缘北大不是你的错，到大德
去当总经理也不是你的错，可是你明知道疯子与沈冰是真心相爱却还要卑鄙地拆散，你就真的错了，鄙视你，同情你。
观后感之二：如果命运让我们放弃的话我们还有必要死死抱着不放吗？这是打不死的杂草林夏的无可奈何，也许是她的长大的标志。
林夏你这个傻妞真好，好到我永远都成不了你那样子的姑娘，率性热情善良认死理。你那么喜欢疯子，喜欢到这么多年可以为万花丛中过叶叶都沾身的疯子守着自己。可是疯子不喜欢你，不对，他喜欢你，只是不爱你。你的执着让我心疼，你的长大也让我欣慰，是啊，你一夜之间就长大了，虽然这是一种血肉模糊，支离破碎的被撕着不得不的成长的成长。长大了就好，曾经我也相信爱情只是一个人的事情，与别人无关，所以当你对疯子说我爱你是我的事情，与你无关时，我仿佛看到了当时的自己，高三时的自己，那些确实很纯真，可是好傻知道吗？你原谅了沈冰的隐瞒，原谅了疯子的欺骗，原谅了小孟的伤害，轻松多了对吧？你知道最让我钦佩你的是什么吗，是你最后的选择，你选择放弃大药瓶子。大药瓶子也是个老实人，你们本来应该是一对的，可是只能怪老天，虽然他是对的人，可是却是在不对的时间里遇见，他来早了或是你来迟了。虽然他的夫人可能会因病逝世，但毕竟现在她还活着，她比你更需要大药瓶子，他们的家人更需要他，爱情不在了感情在，爱情久了就变成了感情，情人也就变成亲人，这
是规律，幸好你明白这个规律，才不会成为介入别人婚姻的第三者。
虽然他夫人理解你，虽然周围的朋友都认可，可凡事都有个先来后到，有个顺序，因为没有规矩不成方圆，所以很开心你能舍弃大药瓶子
晚安疯子，我再也不用担心沈冰会不会接受你。晚安吴狄，我再也不用替你着急你到底应该陪伴谁。晚安石小猛，我再也不用担心你再走错方向。
晚安林夏，我再也不害怕你伤心的时候身边没有大药瓶子。晚安沈冰，真的像极了最初的自己
就像剧里面汪峰用沙哑声音唱的插曲《再见青春》歌词一样“再见青春，美丽的疼痛，再见青春，永恒的迷惘”谁都有年轻过，谁都会有年少轻狂，都会有过满目的创痍。
情不知所起，一往而深。生而不可与死，死可以生。生而不可与死，死而不可复生者，皆非情之至也
第四篇：高中英文背诵材料40篇
高一(上)晨读背颂短文40篇
(附带音频)高一同学们，期待你们每周背诵两篇短文，本期背完这40篇，你的词汇量会突飞猛增，你的口语和写作能力就无敌啦啦啦啦啦！下定决心坚持不懈哦！1． My father One of my earliest memories of dad is that he would often leave the house at dawn to go jogging.He was a traditional Chinese father, which means that he didn't show his affection for his kids easily.And he and I didn't talk much.Some time ago, he made me go jogging with him.I hated it because I didn't know what to say to him.Needless to say, I didn't enjoy exercising with dad.However, as time went by, he and I began to talk while jogging.Later, he even began to tell me jokes!It was a side of him that I had never seen before.I am glad that he made me go jogging with him because our relationship has greatly improved as a result.2． My neighbor Next to us lives Mr.Zhang, who is a street-sweeper.He is in his early sixties and looks quite stern but, in fact, he is easy to get along with and is always considerate of others.Even though he is uneducated, he is a pleasant man to talk to.Rain or shine, he goes out to work in the early morning when there is little traffic on the road.Because uncaring people litter the streets with so much garbage, he cannot take a rest until noon.To my surprise, he never complains about his hard and dirty work.In a word, I don't look down upon him just because he is a street-sweeper.Instead, I respect my kind neighbor.3． My mother My mother was an elementary school teacher until she retired two years ago.She devoted herself to teaching for forty-five years.That is, she spent the best part of her life educating her students.Although she isn't a teacher now, she is still very much concerned about the development of education in Taiwan.Though Mom is no longer a career woman, she is busy all the time.Each day she gets up early to prepare our breakfast and does all the housework.In addition, she goes to a temple and volunteers to help the priests and worshippers with little chores.As teacher's day is drawing near, I wish her eternal health and happiness.After all, mothers are the world's greatest educators.4.My brother
In his teachers’ and my parents’ eyes, my youngest brother is side-tracked young man, but in mine, he is a musical genius.He has a terrible attendance record at school and actually quit going twice.The fact is that it’s music which really interests him.Indeed, he has a musical band.He sings well.He’s gifted at composing songs and even formed a band with his buddies.I enjoy listening to the songs he writes and although the lyrics are sort of immature, they come straight from the heart.He says his dream is to make music his career.Who knows if he is on the right track or not? But I do know whatever he does,music will always be a part of his life.5.On a crowded bus I am a senior high student who has to commute from home to school every day.It is always an ordeal for me to try to get on a crowded bus.I am often squeezed so hard that I can't breathe.Once I felt someone pushing me very hard, and then he touched my rear.I couldn't turn around to see who did it because I was sandwiched between two tall men.I was so angry that when the bus arrived at my school, I clenched my fists and elbowed my way through the crowd and got off.Then, to my dismay, I found that my purse had been stolen from my school bag.6.Seeing a doctor Seeing a doctor is the last thing I want to do.I hate waiting long hours in a hospital, only to spend five minutes with an indifferent doctor.Most of them just ask a few questions and then give you a prescription.In my opinion, they are more like machines than sympathetic people.I had a severe pain in my right shoulder a few months ago.I had no choice but to see a doctor.To my surprise, the doctor was very kind.He asked me some questions and thoroughly examined my shoulder.He said I would have to take some medicine for two months and get plenty of rest.Now I have fully recovered and feel great.Although I was at first reluctant, I'm glad I went to see the doctor.7.A valuable lesson Last Mid-Autumn Festival was an unforgettable day for me.Partly because I ate too many moon cakes and partly because the moon cakes had spoilt.had a bad stomachache.Not only did I vomit, but I had the runs.Subsequently, I was sent to the hospital.This unfortunate experience taught me a valuable lesson.That is, one should eat moderately.As the old saying goes, “Don't bite off more than you can chew.” You can be sure that I will keep that in mind from now on.8.An unlucky day When I got up this morning, I had a strange feeling that it just wasn't going to be my day.First, because I got up late, I missed breakfast.Then, as I was dashing to the bus stop to catch my bus, I stepped on a banana peel, slipped and fell on my backside.To make matters worse, the bus didn't stop for me because it was packed.I had no choice but to take a taxi.Not until the taxi got to my school did I realise I had left my wallet at home.After I did a lot of explaining and apologizing, the driver let me go.Finally, I arrived at the school gate.To my astonishment, I suddenly realized it was a school holiday.It never rains, but it pours.9.That unforgettable day I will always remember New Year's Day in 2001.Early that morning my sister and I received a phone call.We were told Grandma had fainted and was being taken to a hospital in Taichung.The moment we received the message, my uncle drove us to the hospital as fast as he could.It was a long journey from Taipei.While we were on the road, holiday bumper-to-bumper traffic slowed us down to a snail's pace and a car accident the previous day made the congestion worse.Consequently, we got stuck for more than six hours on the highway.We were worried about Grandma the whole time.As soon as we arrived at the Taian Rest Area, we anxiously phoned home.However, Grandma had died of heart failure just half an hour before we called.10.If I were a university student Going to university has been my dream for a long time.If I had the chance to become a university student, I would make every effort to expand my knowledge.I would not only study art as my major, but also minor in philosophy and English literature.In the meantime, I would also involve myself in extracurricular activities such as swimming and mountain climbing.And last but not least, I would pursue the most beautiful lady on campus.With these goals in mind, I am determined to study as hard as possible to make my dream come true.11.What I want to do after the CEE Even as a child I had a musical bent, and enjoyed playing the piano.In high school I dreamed of playing the guitar in a rock band, but because of the pressure of schoolwork, I never had enough time to practice, nor did any of my classmates.However, once I enter college, I intend to devote more time to my personal interests, especially music.Perhaps I'll be able to get together with other schoolmates of similar disposition, and finally form that band I've always dreamed of.12.If I won the lottery To win first prize in the lottery is most people's dream.If I were the lucky one, I would spend many sleepless nights out of excitement planning for the future.I would divide my money into two parts: half for my parents and half for myself.Overseas travel would be the first thing that I would do.Romantic Europe, the wilds of Africa and mysterious Southeast Asia are the dreamlands that I would see.I would be able to put the drudgery of studying aside and leave my world full of pressures far behind for a while.Oh!If only I could win the lottery!13.When I grow up When I grow up, I don't want to be like my parents.I don't want to be like my teacher, either.In fact, I don't want to be like anybody I know.Everybody is just too busy.They don't seem to have time for anything except work.They have their lives, but to me, they aren't really living.There must be more to life than just work.I have, therefore, decided that when I grow up, I want to be a writer.I will travel around as much as possible to learn about life.Eventually, I'll write a book telling people how to live a full life.I may be too ambitious, but I believe that one day my dream will come true.14.My leisure-time activity When I have free time, I usually go mountain climbing alone.The mountain where I go all the time isn't very high or rugged;therefore, it only takes me about half an hour to reach the top.The surrounding scenery is very charming.It's no doubt the best place to view the rough sea.Moreover, when in high spirits, I'll sing several folk songs.Sometimes I'll bring a novel with me and do some leisure reading.After climbing the mountain, I'll be exhausted, but soon I'll feel energetic again because of the fresh air at the top of the mountain.What's more, it makes me forget all my worries.As mountain climbing is so much fun, it's really worthwhile doing this healthful activity on a regular basis.15.Flying a kite Kite flying is becoming increasingly popular.Young and old alike can be seen in parks enjoying this healthy outdoor recreation.Some people enjoy watching the multicolored kites high up in the sky.Others find it thrilling to control a flying object.By tugging at the string the kite will ascend.A slack string will allow the kite to drift with the wind and descend.As far as I am concerned, flying a kite is fun because it gives me an excuse to laze away a sunny afternoon daydreaming while watching the delicate kites bobbing up and down.16.How I spend my weekends I welcome weekends with open arms.After school on Fridays, I grab a bite to eat and then immediately take a long nap.God knows I need the sleep to recuperate.Friday evening is my favorite time of the week.That's the time when I usually listen to CDs.I dim the lights in my room and let my mind drift far away.On Saturdays, I enjoy eating out with my family.After that I might do some shopping with Mom.Invariably, I sleep late on Sunday mornings, and soon after I get up, I start preparing for another grueling week at school.Although weekends aren't very adventurous, by mid-week I find myself longing for them.17.The joy of reading Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.People who read are usually more open-minded and rarely bored.Through reading different kinds of books, you can broaden your mind and stimulate your imagination.Furthermore, reading is not an expensive pastime.It doesn't cost you much money because you can easily borrow books from a library or friends.It is especially good for the whole family.For instance, my family likes to read.We often spend evenings together discussing literature and sharing insights from books.Hence, reading brings us closer together.18.Why learn English? There are many advantages to learn English.English is an international language.If you can speak it, you'll have little difficulty traveling anywhere.And if you can read it, you can acquire firsthand information about what is going on in the world.Mastering English, however, can't be done overnight.It takes time and patience.To begin with, you should get yourself a good dictionary.Consult it when encountering a word you don't understand.Any reading material is fine, but make sure you study for at least two hours every day.Keep in mind that there are no shortcuts to learning English.It takes a lot of hard work, but the reward is well worth the effort.19.One way to improve your English My classmate, Lily, and I are the best students in our English class.Do you know how we improve our English? We meet twice a week in a coffee shop to practice.We spend the whole afternoon discussing a wide range of topics in English.Then once a week an American friend, Stan, does language exchange with us.We teach him Chinese and he teaches us English.In less than six months, we have improved by leaps and bounds.We have also met other Americans through Stan.Now we have quite a few American friends.And of course, we always speak English with them.This way of learning English has worked wonders for us.Maybe it could work for you, too.20.Learning from mistakes Some people think that making mistakes is shameful.But the fact of the matter is that mistakes are a common part of everyone's life.No one is perfect.It's unreasonable to expect a person to be right all the time.However, we should do our utmost to avoid making the same mistake twice.It is my feeling that making a mistake may turn out to be a good thing.It is through our errors that we can find the path to doing things correctly.Finally, it is important to remember that few mistakes are so terrible that they cannot be corrected.21.English and I English used to be a headache to me.I always found it difficult to memorize new vocabulary.Grammar was also a closed book to me because there were many exceptions to the rules I had learned, which almost drove me crazy.Needless to say, my English was poor, but I persevered.Fortunately, I had a patient teacher.Rather than scold me, he kept on encouraging me.With his help and my diligence, my English improved step by step.After some time, I didn't seem to be struggling in English anymore.In fact, English is now my strongest subject.It only goes to show that there's no substitute for hard work.22.A special friend Not until I got acquainted with Fanny did I learn to be independent.I first noticed this unique girl because of her skinny legs.Even though she is crippled from polio, she is not crippled by feelings of inferiority.In fact, she is talented and excels in many ways.Having a handicapped body doesn't mean having an impaired personality.Fanny understands that she can't help her parents on the farm, and she doesn't want to be a burden to them.So she is determined to live an active and independent life.She is such a responsible and diligent girl that she makes me feel as if I were still a child.Her maturity and optimism inspire me.I hope her dream of traveling around the world on her own will be realized soon.23.Friends Friends are among the most valuable assets one can possess.I am a very lucky person because I have many close friends.They are very important to me.Whenever I feel down, they will try to cheer me up.And when I am in trouble, they never fail to offer me help.Even when I am happy, it makes me feel good to share my happiness with them.My teacher once said, “We are all social animals.” How right he is!Can you imagine what life would be like without friends? It would be boring beyond words.There is one thing I have to say, though.I choose my friends very carefully.This is because bosom friends are hard to find while fair-weather friends can be found by the dozens.24.What is a friend? Most people think that a friend in need is a friend indeed.A good friend is someone who is always there to lend a helping hand.He will never let you down or betray you.In times of trouble, you can always count on him.As far as I am concerned, a true friend is simply a person who cares.He is a person who will patiently listen to my problems or lend me a shoulder to cry on.I hate to think of friends as only people who can be helpful.For me, the ones who really care are the ones that really matter.25.My best friend Irene has been my best friend since we were little.We have shared our ups and downs and have the same dreams for the future.She is outgoing, optimistic and agreeable.She always looks on the bright side of things and likes to laugh all the time.In the teachers' eyes, she is not a good student.She seldom pays attention to what the teachers say, doesn't like to read text-books and, therefore, does poorly on the exams.However, she is well-read and talented.She spends a lot of time reading novels and poems.When it comes to music, she excels in singing and playing many musical instruments.I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful friend that I will cherish our friendship forever.26.Keeping good company Just like reading good books, keeping good company helps broaden your knowledge and vision of the world.Likewise, maintaining bad company will surely lead you astray.But what is the definition of good company? More than two thousand five hundred years ago, Confucius taught his pupils to make friends with those who were honest, sincere and had gained wisdom through education and experience.His principle is still suitable for our modern society.Good companions will advise you, comfort you and support you whenever you are in need.In short, good company matures you and inspires you to continue advancing through life.27.A trip to Kenting In spite of the oncoming typhoon, May and I still went on our trip to Kenting.We rented a scooter as soon as we arrived and began our exciting adventure.Our first stop was Sheding Park, a wild nature park.We took a walk on the trails and spotted many goats.We were so thrilled that we decided to follow them.It wasn't long before we realized we had gotten lost.It took us hours to get out of the woods.On the way back to our hostel, I was so taken with the lovely scene that I crashed into a fence.Fortunately, May and I were not injured.The next day, we went to the beach for a swim.The sea was so rough, we almost drowned.Despite all that had happened, our trip was really an unforgettable adventure.28.A trip to Malaysia During spring vacation, my family and I went to Malaysia for a short holiday.After a three-hour flight, we landed in Penang, the country's second largest city.Then we took a long bus trip followed by a nice little boat ride to Pangkor, an off-the-beach-path vacation spot in Malaysia.Pangkor's smooth blue sea, fine swimming beaches and unpolluted environment make it a dreamland for those who want to get away from it all for a while.There we engaged in such thrilling water sports as deep-sea fishing, jet-skiing, and even parasailing!What's more, drinking fresh coconut milk was an experience I will never forget.For those who haven't been to Malaysia, such a trip is well worth taking.29.A trip to Honeymoon Bay I had a chance to visit Honeymoon Bay with my girlfriend last Sunday.It was a very interesting experience.The bay is a scenic spot located about seventy kilometers southeast of Taipei.We went there by train.Along the way, I took in the local scenery such as rice fields, farm houses and green mountains.When we got there, we were tired but happy.We took a casual stroll down to the beach and picked up some seashells.We also built sandcastles on the beach.That reminded me of my happy childhood.At dusk, the glory of the setting sun reflecting on the ocean created a beautiful picture.We had such a good time that we decided to visit Honeymoon Bay again in the near future.30.Traveling Traveling is one of the fastest and best ways to acquaint yourself with the world.The more involved you get, the more you learn.It introduces you to magnificent scenery and broadens your mind.While traveling, you cannot only pick up the languages of various countries but also learn to appreciate their art and culture.I'm especially interested in learning about the local customs and unique activities of different places.Visiting a strange place can be adventurous and exciting.If you don't take a trip to another country, you will never realize how wonderful it is.In exotic places, it's easier to relax and forget your worries.What's more, such places provide opportunities to meet different and interesting people.Why not plan for a trip right now? You won't regret it.31.A trip to Paris I had intended to take a trip to Paris since my brother went there to study.During the last summer vacation, I was fortunate enough to make my dream come true.I spent more than one month visiting several magnificent museums and famous architectural sites.What's more, I got acquainted with a Frenchman, Olivier, who shared an apartment with my brother.Unlike what I imagined Frenchmen to be, Olivier wasn't arrogant in the least.On the contrary, he was so easygoing and friendly that he volunteered to be our guide.I remember one day he took us to a chic cafe and told us that the cup which he was holding was the very same that Picasso had used.Even though we communicated in simple English, I never felt bored being with him.It was Olivier who made my memories of Paris so vivid and unforgettable.32.My favorite season My favorite season is spring.After a long and cold winter, spring comes to us like a breath of fresh air.Besides, everything seems to come to life in spring.For example, birds begin to sing again and flowers bloom and sweeten the air.Moreover, the warm glow of the sun makes me feel cozy and comfortable.And last but definitely not least, spring means we get a break from school for the spring vacation.Every student welcomes holidays and I am no exception.Like most students, I will make the best use of the vacation to refresh myself.And there's no better season to refresh oneself than in spring, when it's usually cool and bright.33.My favorite fruit Located in the subtropics, Taiwan is abundant with a variety of fruits all the year round.Fruits are a daily necessity because they are rich in vitamins which we cannot do without.And, because of their abundance, they are sold at a reasonable price.Of Taiwan's various fruits, watermelon is my favorite not only because it is sweet but because it is juicy.When the summer heat is scorching, having a slice of watermelon quenches my thirst right away.Mangos, longans, and strawberries are also to my liking.With all of these fruits around, how lucky I am to live in Taiwan!34.My favorite snack My favorite snack is instant noodles.They're delicious.Besides, they're cheap, easy to make and, above all, satisfying.Whenever I get hungry between meals in the afternoon, a bowl of instant noodles will keep me going till dinner time.People say, however, that eating instant noodles is bad for your health.They say that that is because of the preservatives in them.I've also heard that you can become bald from eating a lot of instant noodles.I wonder if any of this is true.After all, I've been eating instant noodles throughout my high school years and I'm still as hairy and strong as an ox.35.My favorite scenic spot Of all the scenic spots in Taiwan, Kenting, which is noted for its white sand beaches and its year-round sunshine, is my favorite.The beauty of the crystal clear seawater and the azure sky is beyond description.Besides, the natural wonders in Kenting National Park, such as the stalactites and odd rocks, are most attractive.The luxuriant greenery and various species of flowers are especially worth seeing.In Kenting, I enjoy swimming, lying on the sand and basking in the sun to my heart's content.Staying there for only a few days can make me feel relaxed and then all my troubles will seem to be far away.36.I love summer Of the four seasons, I love summer best.Although some people complain that the scorching summer heat is unbearable and that the mosquitoes are irritating, I love summer nonetheless.This is because the summer vacation gives me a chance to enjoy two months of carefree days.During the summer, swimming is for me the most refreshing and exciting outdoor activity.To beat the heat, there's nothing better than soaking in a pool of cool water.An outing in the countryside is also one of my favorite summertime pleasures.Lying in a meadow under an old tree, listening to the cicadas' singing, or just taking a nap is nothing short of paradise.Oh!How I long for summer!37.Famous Speeches
…My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of men.Finally whether you are citizens of America, or citizens of the world, ask of us here, the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you.With a good conscience of our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth, God’s work must truly be our own.John F.Kennedy …I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind.We have before us many, many months of struggle and suffering.You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word, it is victory.Victory at all costs—victory in spite of all terrors—victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survival.Let that be realized, no survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge, the impulse of the ages.Winston Churchill Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money;it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative efforts, the joy and moral stimulation of work no longer must be forgotten in the mad chase of evanescent profits.These dark days, my friends, will be worth all they cost us, if they teach us that our true destiny is not to be ministered on to, but to minister to ourselves, to our fellow men.Franklin D.Roosevelt Let me express my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror, which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.In every dark hour of our national life，a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves，which is essential to victory and I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.In such a spirit on my part and on yours，we face our common difficulties.They concern，thank God，only material things.Franklin D.Roosevelt To renew America, we must be bold.We must do what no generation has had to do before.We must invest more in our own people, in their jobs and in their future, and at the same time cut our massive debt.And we must do so in a world in which we must compete for every opportunity.It will not be easy;it will require sacrifice.But it can be done, and done fairly, not choosing sacrifice for its own sake, but for our own sake.We must provide for our nation the way a family provides for its children.Our founders saw themselves in the light of posterity.We can do no less.Anyone who has ever watched a child’s eyes wander in sleep knows what posterity is.Posterity is the world to come---the world for whom we hold our ideals, from whom we have borrowed our planet, and to whom we bear sacred responsibility.We must do what America does best: offer more opportunity to all and demand more responsibility from all.It is time to break the bad habit of expecting something for nothing, from our government or from each other.Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.Bill Clinton 38.I have a dream(excerpt)I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed-we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood.I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.I have a dream today!When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and hamlet, from every state and city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children-black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Catholics and Protestants-will be able to join hands and to sing in the words of the old
Negro spiritual, “free at last, free at last.Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.”
Martin Luther King Jr.39.Steve Jobs’ speech
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.You are already naked.There is no reason not to follow your heart.Steve Jobs 40.If I Were A Boy Again
If I were a boy again, I would practice perseverance more often, and never give up a thing because it was difficult or inconvenient.If we want light, we must conquer darkness.Perseverance can sometimes equal genius in its results.“There are only two creatures,” says a proverb, “Who can surmount the pyramids — the eagle and the snail.”
If I were a boy again, I would school myself into a habit of attention;I would let nothing come between me and the subject in hand.I would remember that a good skater never tries to skate in two directions at once.The habit of attention becomes part of our life, if we begin early enough.I often hear grownup people say, “I could not fix my attention on the sermon or book, although I wished to do so.” and the reason is, the habit was not formed in youth.If I were to live my life over again, I would pay more attention to the cultivation of the memory.I would strengthen that faculty by every possible means, and on every possible occasion.It takes a little hard work at first to remember things accurately;but memory soon helps itself, and gives very little trouble.It only needs early cultivation to become a power.If I were a boy again, I would cultivate courage.“Nothing is so mild and gentle as courage, nothing so cruel and pitiless as cowardice,” says a wise author.We too often borrow trouble, and anticipate that may never appear.“The fear of ill exceeds the ill we fear.” Dangers will arise in any career, but presence of mind will often conquer the worst of them.Be prepared for any fate, and there is no harm to be feared.If I were a boy again, I would look on the cheerful side.Life is very much like a mirror: If you smile upon it, it smiles back upon you;But if you frown and look doubtful on it, you will get a similar look in return.Inner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but of all that come in contact with it.“Who shuts love out, in turn shall be shut out from love.”
If I were a boy again, I would school myself to say “No” more often.I might write pages on the importance of learning very early in life to gain that point where a young boy can stand erect, and decline doing an unworthy act because it is unworthy.If I were a boy again, I would demand of myself more courtesy towards my companions and friends, and indeed towards strangers as well.The smallest courtesies along the rough roads of life are like the little birds that sing to us all winter long, and make the season of ice and snow more endurable.Finally, instead of trying hard to be happy, as if that were the sole purpose of life, I would, if I were a boy again, I would still try harder to make others happy.-------------------------坚持不懈，定有收获-------------------------
第五篇：背诵唯美英文诗句
唯美英文诗句
1、sorrow is hushed into peace in my heart like the evening among the silent trees.忧思在我的心里平静下去，正如暮色降临在寂静的山林中。not sad, please do not install the ending.不是悲哀的、请不要装结局。
2、in such a soft and warm season, please accept my sincere blessing and deep concern for you.在这充满温馨的季节里，给你我真挚的祝福及深深的思念。
3、if you get tired one day,you will see my smile as long as you turn around.如果有一天，你累了，你疲倦了，只要你一回头，我的笑容就在你面前。
4、need not be anyone understood, more don’t like anyone to explain themselves.不需要被任何人理解，更不想跟任何人解释自己。
5、no matter the ending is perfect or not, you cannot disappear from my world.我的世界不允许你的消失，不管结局是否完美。
6、how many dream had, and never came into my heart.多少梦幻的曾经，也不曾走进莪的心。
7、miss already becomes the sea, i still miss you once gave warmth.but what about you?
8、fallen into the trap,for you are too greedy,it's not because of others' cunning.会上当，不是因为别人太狡猾，而是因为自己太贪.9、don't give up when you are able to fly,to dream and to love.当你能飞的时候就不要放弃飞。当你能梦的时候就不要放弃梦。当你能爱的时候就不要放弃爱。
10、picking me up when i’m down 当我沮丧时你拉拔我。
11、one should love animals.they are so tasty.每个人都应该热爱动物,因为它们很好吃.
12、pleased to see the happy expressions on my face when i stand in front of the fitting mirror.13、in this world, only those men who really feel happy can give women happiness.在这个世界上，只有真正快乐的男人，才能带给女人真正的快乐。
14、don‘t waste your time on a man/woman, who isn‘t willing to waste their time on you.不要为那些不愿在你身上花费时间的人而浪费你的时间。
15、do you fear a love fool who is loving you so deeply 难道你怕一个深爱着你的痴情儿？
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