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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! Impre 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 shyne! 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 lo 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 poible! 最大声!最快速!最清晰 !
李岚清英文申奥陈述
Kim's Note：This powerful and touching speech was probably the perfect conclusion to Beijing's winning bid.It really proves that China is a key member of the international city and that china is a key member of the international community.Li LanQing delivered this speech in confident English.It's the perfect material for you to practice your English until you have reached the same level of confidence.Do your part to help welcome the world to Beijing by learning the international language! ˈtʌtʃɪŋ adj.令人同情的,感人的,动人的,prep.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 actre.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 paage 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 cla.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 paage.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 unneceary stre.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 poible.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 paage to build your international muscle.It's valuable advice for succeeding in English and busine.Pretending to understand when you really don't is always a bad idea.Practice this paage 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
Expreing 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 expre 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 expre 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 paes 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 succeful 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 shyne! 喊掉羞怯 Yell away inferiority! 喊掉自卑 Yell away low spirits! 喊掉沉闷 Yell away lazine! 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.Unle you are really close friends with someone, it is embarraing 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."
Paage 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 poible.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 kindne 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。
Rudene 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 。
When you drink your soup, don't sip it, but swallow it all in one mouthful.
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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 succeful.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。
Busine Etiquette: Busine Cards名片 ˈetɪˈket, -kɪt
n.礼仪, 礼节,规矩, Busine cards are le 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 busine 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 busine card is a straight forward proce.向别人要名片可以直截了当，
You need only say: "Do you have a busine card?" or "May I have your busine 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 addre.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 busine 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, dre, 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 impreion 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 poible.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 busine 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 iues, 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。
Today, trade imbalance between the United States and our country is becoming worse.
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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 busine 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 paage 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 iue 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 iue 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 aggreion 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 iue 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 iue 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)iue/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)aggreion/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 aaulted 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 discuion．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 paage 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。
In the 21st century, we increasingly have to deal with other countries.
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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 。
Unle 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 succeful 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 streing 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 paage 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
Regardle 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 expreions 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 prees 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。
I have also noticed that when a Chinese sits at an American party, he very often refuses the offer of food or drink though he is in fact still hungry or thirsty.
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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 pre 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 paage 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 embarrament 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.
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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 le formal the situation, the le 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 ，
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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 paage 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 businees 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 mi 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。
I often fish for hours without catching anything.我经常一钓数小时却一 无所获， But this doesn't worry me.Some fishermen are unlucky.
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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 le 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 claical 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 paage 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 expre, 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)expre/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 paes.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。
On days like this there is nothing to do but relax and know the next day will be better.
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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 mied 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 paage 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。
In fact, wherever he went and whatever he did, Mr.Ethan had problems because of his size.实际上，不管他到哪里 ，不管他做什么事，都因为过于肥胖而遇到 不少麻烦。 These problems were so bad that Mr.Ethan stayed at home most of the time.
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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 paage 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 busine.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 usele 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.
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每天吃午饭后他有午睡 的习惯。
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 fairne, 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 lazine, 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 cla 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 cla 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 succeful． 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 lifele 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。
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