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BOOKS 书籍
As is well known, books teach us to learn life, truth, science and many other useful things.They increase our knowledge, broaden our minds and strengthen our character.In other words, they are our good teachers and wise friends.This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books.
Reading is a good thing, but we must pay great attention to the choice of books.It is true that we can derive benefits from good books.However, bad books will do us more harm than good.如众所周知，书籍教我们学习人生，真理，科学以及其它许多有用的东西。它们增加我们的知识，扩大我们的心胸并加强我们的品格。换句话说，它们是我们的良师益友。这是为什么我们的父母终是鼓励我们要多读书的理由。
读书是一好事，但我们必须多加注意书的选择。不错，我们能从好书中获得益处。然而，坏书却对我们有
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HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY 诚为上策
There is an English proverb which says (saying) “Honesty is the best policy.” It signifies the importance of honesty.
What are the benefits of honesty? If you are honest to others, they will be honest to you in return.When you are sad, they will comfort you.When you are in trouble, they will help you.
There is no enumerating the evils of dishonesty here.In a word, a dishonest man will be looked down upon by others and (be) regarded as a public enemy.
英国有一句谚语说“诚为上策”。它说明了诚的重要性。诚的益处是什么？如果你对他人诚实，他们也会对你诚实作为报答。当你忧悉的时候
，他们会安慰你。当你是处在困难中的时候，他们会帮助你。无法在这里数述不诚实的害处。一言以蔽之，一个不诚实的人会被人看轻的而且被看作为一个公敌。
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THE BENEFITS OF TRAVELING 旅行的益处
I am always interested in traveling.My reasons are quite (extremely) simple and clear.If anybody is not satisfied with my viewpoint(s), I shall be greatly surprised at his ways of thinking.In the first place, traveling increases our knowledge.Only by traveling can we see （因为用（only）开头，主动词须颠倒）things outside our home town.
In the second place, traveling is good to our health.While we are traveling, we usually exercise our bodies.
In conclusion, I earnestly hope that everybody must seize (grasp at) the opportunity of traveling.我对旅行终是感觉有趣。我的理由非常简单时了。如果任何人对我的观点不满意的话，我将对他的想法会大大吃惊。
旅行增加我们的知识。只有藉旅行我们可以看到我们故乡以外的东西。
旅行对我们的健康有益。当我们旅行的时候，我们通常运动我们的身体。
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION 教育的重要性
It is impoible for us to make our country rich and strong without developing education.Why? Because education gives people knowledge and teaches them how to become good citizens so as to be able to serve their country.No wonder they say that education decides the progre, prosperity
and civilization of a country.
At present (Nowadays) most countries in (of) the world are enforcing compulsory education.It is neceary for all kinds of people, both rich and poor, to receive education.Taiwan is an exception as well not.
我们不可能使我们的国家富强而不发展教育。为什么？因为教育给予人民知识并教他们如何成为好公民以便能为国家效力。难怪，有人说教育决定一个国家的进步，繁荣与文化。
现在世界大多数的国家都在实施强迫教育。所有各类人民不论贫富都必须接受教育。台湾也不例外。 ------------------
INDUSTRY (DILIGENCE) 勤勉
It is a matter of course that industry will bring us succe, wealth and good luck.I am sure that a hard-working person can always succeed in the work which he wants to do.This is unchangeable truth.
Idlene is the opposite of industry.It is the source of all evil.An idle man only enjoys playing and making pleasures.That he is doomed to failure is of no doubt.We should not follow his example.勤勉会带给我们成功，财富和好运乃是当然之事。我确信一个苦干的人终是能够做成功他所要做的工作。这是不易之定理。懒惰是勤勉的反面。它是万恶之源泉。一个懒惰的人只享受玩耍和寻乐。他命运注定失败是毫无疑问的。我们不应学他的榜样。
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MY SCHOOL LIFE 我的学校生活
When I was six years old, I began to go to school.The first school (which) I attended was a primary school.There were many subjects (which were taught in the school, such as Chinese, arithmetic, history, geography, drawing and so forth.Since I was (became) a student, I studied very hard.My parents were quite proud of me.
After I had studied there for three years, I entered a junior high school.When I was twelve years old, I became a student of a senior high school.I still studied very hard.Except on sick leave I was never absent from cla.Everybody looked upon me as a model student.
我六岁的时候，就开始上学了。我第一个上的学校是一所国小。学校里教的课目有许多，诸如国文，算术，史地，画图等等。既然我是一个学生，我就用功读书。我父母深以我为荣。
我在那边读了三年后，就进入初中。我十二岁的时候，就成为一个高中的物理学。我依旧用功读书。除病假外，我永不缺课。人人都把我看作是一个模范生。
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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 知识就是力量
If we have no knowledge, we cannot succeed in doing any work.Why? Because knowledge is power.With knowledge we have conquered nature and invented steamers, trains and airplanes.We can send meages by telegram.We can talk with our friends by telephone.
As is well known, we students are the future masters of the nation.She (It) needs us very much.If we do not make efforts to acquire knowledge, how can we render service to her (it)?
如果我们没有知识，我们就不能做成功任何事情。为什么？因为知识就是力量。冯藉知识我们征服了大自然，并且发明了轮船，火车与飞机。
我们能用电报传递消息。我们能用电话和朋友谈话。
如众所周知，我们学生都是国家未来的主人翁。她非常需要我们。如果我们不努力去获得知识，将来如何来报效她呢？
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CHOOSING FRIENDS 选择朋友
A man who is careful in choosing friends will certainly derive benefit from them.Why? Because there are more false friends than real ones in this world.To have one real friends is better than a hundred false ones.Friends who flatter you to your face are not true friends.We must make friends with those who have good character and kindne of heart.On the other hand, we should do our best to a void keeping company with bad people.
一个小心选择朋友的人一定会从他们那里获得益处。为什么？因为在这个世界里假朋友比真朋友要多。有一个真朋友要比有一百个假朋友来得好。凡是当面奉承你的朋友不是真朋友。
我们必须和凡是具有良好品格和心地善良的人交朋友。反过来说，我们应尽力避免结交坏人。
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THRIFT 节俭
There is not a (no) thrifty man but becomes a rich man sooner or later.Why? Because he will not spend such money as is unneceary.Little by little his money will accumulate.Ten to one, he is bound to make a fortune.
I do not like such men as spend their money in a wrong way.They do not know extravagance is a bad thing.It can only make them happy for the time being.In short, thrift makes poor men rich and extravagance makes rich men poor.
没有一个节俭的人迟早不成为一个富翁。为什么？因为他决不花像那种不必要的钱。渐渐他的钱就会聚积起来。十之八九，他一定会发财的。我不喜欢那种乱花钱的人。他们不知道奢侈是一件坏事。它只能够使他们暂时快乐而已。总而言之，节俭使穷人变富，奢侈使富人变穷。
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WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY 有志者事竟成
The secret of succe (The key to succe) is not so much money as a strong will.A great man is one who has a strong will and an indomitable spirit.In other words, if a man does not have a strong will to win (get) the final victory, he will never succeed in his life.He is no more than a failure.
It is quite obvious that there is no difficult thing (nothing difficult) in the world.if you make up your mind to do it, you will certainly accomplish your end.That stands to reason.成功的要诀不是金钱而是一个坚强的意志（用not so mush...as）。一个大人物是一个具有坚强意志和不屈不挠精神的人。换句话说，如果一个人没有坚强意志去获得最后胜利的人，他终其一生永远不会成功。他只不过是（用no more than）一个失败者。很显明的世界上并没有难事。如果你下定决心去做它，你一定会达到目的。那是显而易见的。
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DUTIES OF A STUDENT 学生的责任
Education is the very thing that we want to receive.Our parents send us to school so as to enable us to get (obtain) knowledge and achieve great things in the future.The following are the duties of a student (which) we should keep in mind.
In the first place, we should be filial to our parents and respectful to our teacher.
In the second place, we have to (must )study as hard as we can.In the third place, we must not tell lies.
Last of all, we must not criticize others.To sum up, the above-mentioned rules are the very duties of a student.
教育就是我们要接受的东西。我们父母送我们上学以便能使人们获得知识与将来成大事。下面是我们应该
记住的学生的责任。我们应对父母要孝顺，对老师要尊敬。我们要尽可能的用功读书。我们切不可说谎。最后，我们不要批评别人。
总而言之，上面所说的规则就是我们应尽的责任。
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TO BE PATIENT 要忍耐
When someone disagrees with you or offends you, don’t lose your temper.Why? Because it is of no use to do so.You ought to (should) be patient and keep calm lest you should quarrel with him.You must know that patience is not cowardice, but a virtue.I hope that everybody practices it.In addition, patience will also bring us succe.When you meet with difficulties in your work, it is no use losing heart.You must keep on fighting until (till) the final victory belongs to you.当有人和你意见不同或开罪你的时候，你切不可发脾气。为什么？因为这样做是无用的（用of no use）。你应当忍耐并且保持冷静，唯恐和他争吵。你必须知道忍耐不是弱而是一种美德。我希望人人都实行它。另外，忍耐也会带给我们成功。当你在工作中遭遇到困难的时候，灰心是无用的。你必须继续作战直到最后胜利属于你为止。
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WORK WHILE YOU WORK, PLAY WHILE YOU PLAY 工作时工作，游玩时游玩
Both work and play are neceary to us; the former gives us knowledge while the latter (gives) rest.An English proverb is well said: “Work while you work play while you play.” It makes our life pleasant, efficient and succeful.Work is one thing and play is another.It is of course not good to work all day long.However, it is also not good to play all day long.While you work, you should work in earnest.Then while you play, you will feel more relaxed and pleasant.That goes without saying.
工作和游玩两者对我们都是必须的，前者给我们知识，后者给我们休息。英谚说得好“工作时工作，游玩时游玩”。它使我们的生活愉快，有效率以及成功。工作是一回事，游玩又是另一回事。整日工作自然不好。然而，整天游玩也是不好。当你工作时，你应认真工作。那末当你游
玩时，你会觉得比较轻松愉快。那是不需说的。
MY FAVORITE PASTIME 我心爱的消遣
It goes without saying that work without rest will do harm to health.In other words, we had better take sufficient recreation to relax after work.
There is no doubt that there are a number of amusements, such as playing ball games, collecting stamps, fishing, gardening, skating and so on.
As for (to) me, I take great delight in gardening.Whenever I am at leisure, I am accustomed to growing flowers.I regard them as my most agreeable companion.
不需说，工作而不休息会对健康有害的。换句话说，我们最好工作后，从事分的消遣来轻松一下。 无疑的，消遣的种类很多，诸如打球，集邮，钓鱼，园艺，溜冰等等。
就我而言，我大大喜欢园艺。每当我有闲暇的时候，我习惯于种花。我把它们看作是我最称心如意的伴侣。 第四十天：FACTORS OF SUCCESS 成功要素
I would rather suffer hardships than fail.In other words, to achieve succe is my only desire.We all know that there are many factors of succe.Now let me write down the most important ones in the following.
Diligence—Foolish as a person is, he can succeed in his work if he works hard.That does not admit of any doubt.
Perseverance—When you fail, don’t lose heart.Keep on working until you accomplish your aim.Honesty—If you tell lies or does not keep your words, no one will rely on you.I would rather be scolded than cheat (others).
我宁愿受苦难不愿失败。换句话说，获致成功是我唯一的愿望。我们大家知道成功要素很多。现在让我们把它们最重要的写在下面。勤勉――一个人虽然不大聪明，但是他地能做成他的工作，如果他苦干的话。那是不容置疑的。
毅力――当你失败的时候，不要灰心。要继续工作，直到你达到目的为止。
诚实――如果你说谎或不守信，没有人会信赖你。我宁愿挨骂不愿欺骗人。
『三最背诵短文（10）－我的职业生涯』
My Career Plan
During my high school years, I have found chemistry, physics, and mathematics interesting.Actually, I am interested in many subjects such as history, and English.But somehow I cannot remember the historical events or the facts in detail.I cannot remember English words well, either.On the other hand, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are easy for me because they seem logical to me.After considering my interests and talents I feel that science or engineering might be the best choice for my career.I would like to study science or engineering in college.After graduation from college I hop to go for higher education overseas.Eventually I would like to return to school to teach.This is my career plan.
我的职业生涯
在我高中的时代，我发现我对化学、物理和数学很感兴趣。事实上，我觉得其他的学科也很有吸引力，如：历史、英语。但是不知何故我不能详细记住历史事件，也不能很好地记住英语单词。相反，化学、物理和数学却容易些因为它们有逻辑性。鉴于我的兴趣所致我感觉到理科或者工科是我未来职业的最好选择。我更愿意在大学里学理科或工科。大学毕业后我希望到海外去继续深造。最后我将回到学校教书。这就是我的事业规划。
『三最背诵短文（11）－明智的消费』
Intelligent Consumerism
Wise consumers read magazine advertisements and watch TV commercials, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology behind the ads.In other words, well-informed consumers watch for information and check for misinformation.They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? Is this product more expensive than it should be because it has a famous name? With the answers to these questions, consumers can make a wise choice.明智的消费
聪明的消费者看杂志广告，看电视广告，但他们这么做只有一个目的，就是要了解藏在广告背后的心理状态。换句话说，信息灵通的消费者会留心各种资讯，也会查证各种有误导作用的谣传。他们会问自己：广告商是不是在边角的小字里藏着点什么？广告里是否有真实内容，或者广告商纯粹只提供诱人的画面？是否因为是名牌，产品就卖得更贵？这些答案会帮助消费者做出明智的选择。
