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李小龙经典英语名言：处事哲学，句句经典

李小龙在许多不了解他的人的心中是一个武术明星，武术奇才，你不知道的是，连毛泽东和本拉登都喜欢看李小龙的电影。他不仅是一位武术技击家，更是一名武术哲学家，而且李小龙本身是学哲学的，将武术与哲学相融合，最终有了李小龙的截拳道。李小龙的处事哲学，句句经典。

A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.

目标，不一定总是要达到，目标往往只是用来帮助你瞄准方向。

A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than can learn from a wise answer.

一个聪明人，从愚蠢的问题上学到的东西要比一个傻瓜在一个聪明的答案上学到的要多。

Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it.

总是做你自己，表达自己，相信自己，而不是去寻找一种成功的性格还复制它。

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As you think, so shall you become.

你想成为什么样的人，就真的为成为那样的人。

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a

quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.

当我还是个孩子的时候，我就本能的渴求发展和成长，对我来说，一个“高质量”人类的作用和职责就是真正的开发自己的潜能。

I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine.

我活着不是为了满足你的期望，就像你也不是因为我的期望而活着一样。

If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or

anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.

如果你给每件事情都设了限，无论是有形的还是无形的，它都会融进你的工作和生活。没有极限，只有停滞不前，而你千万别停滞不前，你必须超越和突破。

If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.

若你热爱生命，就不要浪费时间，因为生命是由时间构成的。

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If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.

如果你花费太长时间去想一件事，那你永远不会完成它。

It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.

不是一天天的增加要求而是要一天天的减少，减去那些不必要的东西。

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect. 知识会带给你力量，但人品会带给你尊重。

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.

爱情就像友情着了火，开始时是火焰，非常漂亮，非常热烈和激烈，但是仍然只是光和闪烁。爱情慢慢变老，我们的心慢慢成熟，我们的爱就变成了像煤一样，充分燃烧不能熄灭。

爱就像一个友谊着火了。在开始一个火焰,非常漂亮,经常热和激烈,但仍然只有光和闪烁。爱情逐渐长大,我们的心成熟和我们的爱变得煤炭、深燃烧和止不住的。

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

如果一个人敢于承认错误，那么一切的错误都会被原谅。

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Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.

要知道，笔直的树是最易崩裂的，而竹子或柳树却能经得起风的肆虐。 Real living is living for others.

真正的生活是为他人而活。

Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

傻子才把炫耀当作荣耀。

Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.

不想谁对谁错，谁好谁坏，不支持，也不反对。

Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it

becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.

放空你的思想，透明的，无定形的，像水一样，如果你将水放入杯子，它就变成杯子的形状，你将水放入瓶子，它就变成瓶子的形状，你把水放入茶杯中，它就变成茶杯的形状。水可以柔软的流动，也可以坚硬的凝结，像水一样吧，我的朋友。——————Bruce Lee

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《小王子》经典摘录（中英对照）

1、You know — one loves the sunset, when one is so sad…

你知道的—当一个人情绪低落的时候，他会格外喜欢看日落……

2、If someone loves a flower, of which just one single blossom grows in all the millions and millions of stars, it is enough to make him happy just to look at the stars. He can say to himself, "Somewhere, my flower is there…" But if the sheep eats the flower, in one moment all his stars will be darkened… And you think that is not important!

倘若一个人对一朵花情有独钟，而那花在浩瀚的星河中，是独一无二的，那么，他只要仰望繁星点点，就心满意足了。他会喃喃自语：“我的花就在星河的某个角落……”可是，这花一旦被羊吃掉了，一瞬间，所有星星都将随之黯淡无光……那你也认为这不重要吗？

3、Flowers are so inconsistent! But I was too young to know how to love her… 花总是表里不一，而我太年轻了，不知道该怎样爱护她……

4、For she did not want him to see her crying. She was such a proud flower… 她其实是不愿意让小王子看到自己哭泣。她曾经是多么高傲的一朵花……

5、It is of some use to my volcanoes, and it is of some use to my flower, that I own them. But you are of no use to the stars.

我对火山和花都有用处，所以我才拥有它们。但是，你对星星们却一点用处也没有啊！

6、My flower is ephemeral, and she has only four thorns to defend herself against the world. And I have left on my planet, all alone!

我的花生命是短暂的，她只有四根刺可以保护自己，抵御世界，我却将她独自留在我的星球上了！

7、The people have no imagination. They repeat whatever one says to them… On my planet I had a flower; She always was the first to speak…

人没有想象力。只会重述着别人对他们说过的话……在我的行星上，有一朵花，总是她先开口对我说话……

8、His flower had told him that she was only one of her kind in all universe. And here were five thousand of them, all alike, in one single garden!

他的花朵曾经告诉他，自己是宇宙间仅有的一种花；可是仅仅在这座花园里，就有五千

朵和她一模一样的花！

9、I thought that I was rich, with a flower that was unique in all the world; and all I had was a common rose. A common rose…

我总以为自己很富有，拥有一朵世上独一无二的花；实际上，我所拥有的不过是一朵普通的玫瑰而已。一朵普通的玫瑰花……

10、To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you, I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world.

对我而言，你只是一个小男孩，和其他成千上万的小男孩没有什么不同。我不需要你。你也不需要我。对你而言，我也和其它成千上万的狐狸并没有差别。但是，假如你驯服了我，我们就彼此需要了。对我而言，你就是举世无双的；对你而言，我也是独一无二的……

11、The wheat fields have nothing to say to me. And that is sad. But you have hair that is the color of gold. Think how wonderful that will be when you have tamed me! The grain, which is also golden, will bring me back the thought of you. And I shall love to listen to the wind in the wheat.

麦田和我没有任何关联，真令人沮丧。不过，你有金黄色的头发。想想看，如果你驯服了我，那该有多好啊！小麦也是金黄色的，那会使我想起你。我会喜欢听麦田里的风声……

12、Men have not more time to understand anything. They buy things already made at the shops. But there is no shop anywhere where one can buy friendship, and so men have no friends any more.

人是没有多余的时间去了解其它事情的。他们到商店购买现成的东西。但是世上却没有可以买到友情的商店，所以人不会再有朋友了。

13、It is your own fault, I never wished you any sort of harm; but you wanted me to tame you... but now you are going to cry! Then it has done you no good at all!

这是你的错，我根本无意伤害你，可是你却愿意让我驯服你……可是你现在却想哭！那驯服根本对你毫无好处！

14、It has done me good, because of the color of the wheat fields. Go and look again at the roses. You will understand now that yours is unique in all the world.

驯服对我是有好处的——因为麦田的颜色。再回头看那些玫瑰花吧！到时你就明白你的

玫瑰花仍是举世无双的一朵花。

15、You are beautiful, but you are empty. One could not die for you. To be sure, an ordinary passer-by would think that my rose looked just like you – the rose that belongs to me. But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you other roses: because it is she that I have watered; because it is she that I have put under the glass globe; because it is she that I have sheltered behind the screen; because it is she that I have killed the caterpillars (except the two or three that we saved to become butterflies); because it is she that I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing. Because she is my rose.

你们虽然很美丽，但是却很空虚。没有人愿意为你们而死。或许，一般的路人，会认为我的玫瑰花——那一朵属于我的玫瑰花和你们是一样的。但她这一朵却比你们千万朵还要重要：因为我曾经亲自为她浇水；把她放置在玻璃罩下；把她置于屏风后面保护它；为她铲除一些毛毛虫（只留两三只蜕变成蝴蝶）；我倾听她的抱怨、自吹自擂甚至信口开河，哪怕她默默无语——只因为她是我的玫瑰花。

16、And now here is my secret, a very simple secret. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eyes.

这是我的一个秘密，再简单不过的秘密：一个人只有用心去看，才能看到真实。事情的真相只用眼睛是看不见的。

17、It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.

你在你的玫瑰花身上耗费的时间使得你的玫瑰花变得如此重要。

18、Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose…

人们早已忘记了这个道理。可是你不应将它遗忘。你必须永远对自己所驯服的东西负责。你要对你的玫瑰花负责。

19、Only the children know what they are looking for. They waste their time over a rag doll and it becomes very important to them; and if anybody takes it away from them, they cry…

只有小孩子知道自己在找什么。他们把时间花费在布洋娃娃身上。因此对他们而言，洋娃娃就变得很重要。一旦有人将娃娃拿走，他们就会号啕大哭……

20、As for me, if I had fifty-three minutes to spend as I liked, I should walk at my leisure toward a spring of fresh water.

如果是我，要是我有五十三分钟可以自由运用，那我会悠哉游哉向一道清泉走去。

21、The stars are beautiful, because of a flower that cannot be seen. 星星真美，因为有一朵看不见的花。

22、What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well… 沙漠之所以美丽，是因为在它的某个角落隐藏着一口井水……

23、The house, the stars, the desert – what gives them their beauty is something that is invisible!

古屋、星星和沙漠——赋予它们美丽的是某种看不见的东西……

24、What moves me so deeply, about this little prince who is sleeping here, is his loyalty to a flower – the image of a rose that shine through his whole being like the flame of a lamp, even when he is asleep…

这个熟睡的小王子最叫我感动的地方是，他对一朵玫瑰的感情——甚至他睡着了，那朵玫瑰花的影子，仍像灯光一样照亮他的生命……

25、The men where you live, raise five thousand roses in the same garden – and they do not find in it what they are looking for. And yet what they are looking for could be found in one single rose, or in a little water. But eyes are blind. One must look with the heart…

你所居住的星球上的人们，在同一座花园培育了五千朵玫瑰——却无法从中找到他们所要寻找的东西。但是，他们所寻找的，其实是可以从一朵玫瑰花或一滴水中找到的。然而眼睛往往是盲从的。人还是必须用心去看……

26、The thing that is important is the thing that not seen… It is just as it is with the flower. If you love a flower that lives on a star, it is sweet to look at the sky at night. All the stars are abloom with flowers…

重要的东西用眼睛是看不到的……就好比花一样。假如你喜欢某个行星上的一朵花，在夜晚仰望星空的时候心情就会很愉快，感觉所有的行星都开满了花……

27、My star will be just one of the stars, for you. And so you will love to watch all the stars in the heavens... They will be your friends.

我的星星对你而言，只不过是众星中的一颗。你会喜欢仰望天际所有的繁星……它们都会是你的朋友。

28、All men have the stars, but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides. For others they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others, who are scholars, they are

problems. For my businessman they were wealth. But all these stars are silent. You – you alone – will have the stars as no one else has them…

每一个人都有自己的星星，但其中的含意却因人而异。对旅人而言，星星是向导；对其他人而言，它们只不过是天际中闪闪发光的小东西而已；对学者而言，星星则是一门待解的难题；对我那位商人来说，它们就是财富。不过，星星本身是沉默的。你——只有你——了解这些星星与众不同的含义……

29、In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night… You – only you – will have stars that can laugh…

我就在繁星中的一颗上生活。我会站在其中的一颗星星上微笑。当你在夜间仰望天际时，就仿佛每一颗星星都在笑……你——只有你——才能拥有会笑的星星……

30、And when your sorrow is comforted time soothes all sorrows you will be content that you have known me. You will always be my friend. You will want to laugh with me. And you will sometimes open your window, so, for that pleasure… And your friends will be properly astonished to see you laughing as you look up at the sky! Then you will say to them, "Yes, the stars always make me laugh!"

当你不再感到伤心的时候（时间会冲淡一切伤痛），你就会因认识我而感到心满意足。你是我永远的朋友。将会和我一起欢笑。为了欢乐，你会经常打开窗子……当你的朋友看到你因仰望天空而大笑时，一定会感到莫名其妙！到时候，你可以对他们说：“是的，星星总让我开心而笑！”

31、You understand… It is too far. I cannot carry this body with me. It is too heavy. But it will be like an old abandoned shell. There is nothing sad about old shells…

你知道……路途太遥远了。我的身躯太沉重了，带不走它……但它只不过是一具被丢弃了的旧躯壳。不必为一具旧躯壳感到伤心难过。

32、You know, it will be very nice. I, too, shall look at the stars. All the stars will be wells with a rusty pulley. All the stars will pour out fresh water for me to drink… That will be so amusing! You will have five hundred million little bells, and I shall have five hundred million springs of fresh water…

你知道，一切都会很好。我也会抬头看星星，每一颗星星都有一口井，上头都有一个生绣的滑轮。每一颗星星也会为我沁出甘醇的井水给我止渴……多有趣啊！你将拥有五亿个小铃铛，我也能拥有五亿道清泉……

33、You know – my flower… I am responsible for her. And she is so weak! She

is so na?ve! She has four thorns, of no use at all, to protect herself against the world…there now – that is all…

你知道—我的花……我要对她负责。她是那么脆弱！那么纯真！她也只有四根无用的刺可以自卫、抵御这个世界……就是这样，没有其它的……

34、And no grown-ups will ever understand that this is a matter of so much importance!

但是，大人们永远也不会了解这件事有多么重要！

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We can begin our discussion of “population as global issue” with what most persons mean when they discuss “the population problem”: too many people on earth and a too rapid increase in the number added each year. The facts are not in dispute, It was quite right to employ the analogy that likened demographic growth to “a long, thin powder fuse that burns steadily and haltingly until it finally reaches the charge and explodes.”

To understand the current situation, which is characterized by rapid increases in population, it is necessary to understand the history of population trends. Rapid growth is a comparatively recent phenomenon. Looking back at the 8,000 years of demographic history, we find that populations have been virtually stable or growing very slightly for most of human history. For most of our ancestors, life was hard, often nasty, and very short. There was high fertility in most places, but this was usually balanced by high mortality. For most of human history, it was seldom the case that one in ten persons would live past forty, while infancy and childhood were especially risky periods. Often, societies were in clear danger of extinction because death rates could exceed their birthrates. Thus, the population problem throughout most of history was how to prevent extinction of the human race.

This pattern is important to notice. Not only does it put the current problems of demographic growth into a historical perspective, but it suggests that the cause of rapid increase in population in recent years is not a sudden enthusiasm for more children, but an improvement in the conditions that traditionally have caused high mortality.

Demographic history can be divided into two major periods: a time of long, slow growth which extended from about 8,000 BC.till approximately AD. 1650. In the first period of some 9600 years, the population increased from some 8 million to 500 million in 1650. Between 1650 and the present, the population has increased from 500 million to more than 4 billion. And it is estimated that by the year 2000 there will be 6.2 billion people throughout the world. One way to appreciate this dramatic difference in such abstract numbers is to reduce the time frame to something that is more manageable. Between 8000BC and 1650, an average of only 50,000 persons was being added annually to the world’s population each year. At present, this number is added every six hours. The increase is about 80,000,000 persons annually.

1.Which of the following demographic growth pattern is most suitable for the long thin powder fuse analogy?

A.A virtually stable or slightly decreasing period and then a sudden explosion of population.

B.A slow growth for a long time and then a period of rapid, dramatic increase.

C.Too many people on earth and a few rapid increase in the number added each year.

D.A long period when death rates exceeds birthrates and then a short period with higher fertility and lower mortality.

2.During the first period of demographic history, societies were often in danger of extinction because___.

A.only one in ten persons could live past 40.

B.there was higher mortality than fertility in most places.

C.it was too dangerous to have babies due to the poor conditions.

D.our ancestors had little enthusiasm for more children.

3.Which statement is true about population increase?

A.There might be an increase of 2.2 billion persons from now to the year 2000.

B.About 50,000 babies are born every six hours at present.

C.Between 8000 BC and the present, the population increase is about 80,000,000 persons each year.

D.The population increased faster between 8000BC and 1650 than between 1650 and the present.

4.The author of the passage intends to___.

A.warn people against the population explosion in the near future.

B.compare the demographic growth pattern in the past with that after 1650.

C.find out the cause for rapid increase in population in recent years.

D.present us a clear and complete picture of the demographic growth.

5.The word “demographic” in the first paragraph means___.

A.statistics of human.

B.surroundings study.

C.accumulation of human.

D.development of human.

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Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time; if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the languages he uses and the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people. In the same way, when children learn to do all the other things they learn to do without being taught-to walk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle-compare those performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his own mistakes for himself, let alone correct them. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Soon he becomes dependent on the teacher. Let him do it himself. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.

If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer

book. Let him correct his own **s. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer. Let’s end this nonsense of grades, exams, marks, Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must some day learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.

Let them get on with this job in the way that seems sensible to them. With our help as school teachers if they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated and rapidly changing as ours. Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail to learn something essential they will need to get in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is essential, they will go out into the world and learn it.

1.What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things?

A.by copying what other people do.

B.by ** mistakes and having them corrected.

C.by listening to explanations from skilled people.

D.by asking a great many questions.

2.What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?

A.They give children correct answers.

B.They point out children’s mistakes to them.

C.They allow children to mark their own work.

D.They encourage children to mark to copy from one another.

3.The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are___.

A.not really important skills.

B.more important than other skills.

C.basically different from learning adult skills.

D.basically the same as learning other skills.

4.Exams, grades, and marks should be abolished because children’s progress should only be estimated by___.

A.educated persons.

B.the children themselves.

C.teachers.

D.parents.

5.The author fears that children will grow up into adults while being___.

A.too independent of others.

B.too critical of themselves.

C.incapable to think for themselves.

D.incapable to use basic skills.

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The discovery of the Antarctic not only proved one of the most interesting of all geographical adventures, but created what might be called “the heroic age of Antarctic exploration”. By their tremendous heroism, men such as Shakleton, Scott, and Amundsen caused a new continent to emerge from the shadows, and yet that heroic age, little more than a century old, is already passing. Modern science and inventions are revolutionizing the endurance, future journeys into these icy wastes will probably depend on motor vehicles equipped with caterpillar traction rather than on the dogs that earlier discoverers found so invaluable and hardly comparable.

Few realize that this Antarctic continent is almost equal in size to South America, and enormous field of work awaits geographers and prospectors. The coasts of this continent remain to be accurately charted, and the maping of the whole of the interior presents a formidable task to the cartographers who undertake the work. Once their labors are completed, it will be possible to prospect the vast natural resources which scientists believe will furnish one of the largest treasure hoards of metals and minerals the world has yet known, and almost inexhaustible sources of copper, coal, uranium, and many other ores will become available to man. Such discoveries will usher in an era of practical exploitation of the Antarctic wastes.

The polar darkness which hides this continent for the six winter months will be defeated by huge batteries of light, and make possible the establishing of air-fields for the future inter-continental air services by ** these areas as light as day. Present flying routes will be completely changed, for the Antarctic refueling bases will make flights from Australia to South America comparatively easy over the 5,000 miles journey.

The climate is not likely to offer an insuperable problem, for the explorer Admiral Byrd has shown that the climate is possible even for men completely untrained for expeditions into those frozen wastes. Some of his parties were men who had never seen snow before, and yet he records that they survived the rigors of the Antarctic climate comfortably, so that, provided that the appropriate installations are made, we may assume that human beings from all countries could live there safely. Byrd even affirms that it is probably the most healthy climate in the world, for the intense cold of thousands of years has sterilize this continent, and rendered it absolutely germfree, with the consequences that ordinary and extraordinary sickness and diseases from which man suffers in other zones with different climates are here utterly unknown. There exist no problems of conservation and preservation of food supplies, for the latter keep indefinitely without any signs of deterioration; it may even be that later generations will come to regard the Antarctic as the natural storehouse for the whole world.

Plans are already on foot to set up permanent bases on the shores of this continent, and what so few years ago was regarded as a “dead continent” now promises to be a most active center of human life and endeavor.

1.When did man begin to explore the Antarctic?

A.About 100years ago.

B.In this century.

C.At the beginning of the 19th century.

D.In 1798.

2.What must the explorers be, even though they have modern equipment and techniques?

A.Brave and tough

B.Stubborn and arrogant.

C.Well-liked and humorous.

D.Stout and smart.

3.The most healthy climate in the world is___.

A.in South America.

B.in the Arctic Region.

C.in the Antarctic Continent.

D.in the Atlantic Ocean.

4.What kind of metals and minerals can we find in the Antarctic?

A.Magnetite, coal and ores.

B.Copper, coal and uranium.

C.Silver, natural gas and uranium.

D.Aluminum, copper and natural gas.

5.What is planned for the continent?

A.Building dams along the coasts.

B.Setting up several summer resorts along the coasts.

C.Mapping the coast and whole territory.

D.Setting up permanent bases on the coasts.

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Without regular supplies of some hormones our capacity to behave would be seriously impaired; without others we would soon die. Tiny amounts of some hormones can modify moods and actions, our inclination to eat or drink, our aggressiveness or submissiveness, and our reproductive and parental behavior. And hormones do more than influence adult behavior; early in life they help to determine the development of bodily form and may even determine an individual’s behavioral capacities. Later in life the changing outputs of some endocrine glands and the body’s changing sensitivity to some hormones are essential aspects of the phenomena of aging.

Communication within the body and the consequent integration of behavior were considered the exclusive province of the nervous system up to the beginning of the present century. The emergence of endocrinology as a separate discipline can probably be traced to the experiments of Bayliss and Starling on the hormone secretion. This substance is secreted from cells in the intestinal walls when food enters the stomach; it travels through the bloodstream and stimulates the pancreas to liberate pancreatic juice, which aids in digestion. By showing that special cells secret chemical agents that are conveyed by the bloodstream and regulate distant target organs or tissues. Bayliss and starling demonstrated that chemical integration could occur without participation of the nervous system.

The term “hormone” was first used with reference to secretion. Starling derived the term from the Greek hormone, meaning “to excite or set in motion. The term “endocrine” was introduced shortly thereafter “Endocrine” is used to refer to glands that secret products into the bloodstream. The term “endocrine” contrasts with “exocrine”, which is applied to glands that secret their products though ducts to the site of action. Examples of exocrine glands are the tear

glands, the sweat glands, and the pancreas, which secrets pancreatic juice through a duct into the intestine. Exocrine glands are also called duct glands, while endocrine glands are called ductless.

1.What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?

A.To explain the specific functions of various hormones.

B.To provide general information about hormones.

C.To explain how the term “hormone” evolved.

D.To report on experiments in endocrinology.

2.The passage supports which of the following conclusions?

A.The human body requires large amounts of most hormones.

B.Synthetic hormones can replace a person’s natural supply of hormones if necessary.

C.The quantity of hormones produced and their effects on the body are related to a person’s age.

D.The short child of tall parents very likely had a hormone deficiency early in life.

3.It can be inferred from the passage that before the Bayliss and Starling experiments, most people believed that chemical integration occurred only___.

A.during sleep.

B.in the endocrine glands.

C.under control of the nervous system.

D.during strenuous exercise.

4.The word “liberate” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A.Emancipate

B.Discharge

C.Surrender

D.Save

5.According to the passage another term for exocrine glands is___.

A.duct glands

B.endocrine glands

C.ductless glands

D.intestinal glands.

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If the old maxim that the customer is always right still has meaning, then the airlines that ply the world’s busiest air route between London and Paris have a flight on their hands.

The Eurostar train service linking the UK and French capitals via the Channel Tunnel is winning customers in increasing numbers. In late May, it carried its one millionth passenger, having run only a limited service between London, Paris and Brussels since November 1994, starting with two trains a day in each direction to Paris and Brussels. By 1997, the company believes that it will be carrying ten million passengers a year, and continue to grow from there. From July, Eurostar steps its service to nine trains each way between London and Paris, and five between London and Brussels. Each train carries almost 800 passengers, 210 of them in first

class.

The airlines estimate that they will initially lose around 15%-20% of their London-Paris traffic to the railways once Eurostar starts a full service later this year (1995), with 15 trains a day each way. A similar service will start to Brussels. The damage will be limited, however, the airlines believe, with passenger numbers returning to previous levels within two to three years.

In the short term, the damage caused by the 1 million people-levels traveling between London and Paris and Brussels on Eurostar trains means that some air services are already suffering. Some of the major carriers say that their passenger numbers are down by less than 5% and point to their rivals-Particularly Air France-as having suffered the problems. On the Brussels route, the railway company had less success, and the airlines report anything from around a 5% drop to no visible decline in traffic.

The airlines’ optimism on returning traffic levels is based on historical precedent. British Midland, for example, points to its experience on Heathrow Leeds Bradford service which saw passenger numbers fold by 15% when British Rail electrified and modernized the railway line between London and Yorkshire. Two years later, travel had risen between the two destinations to the point where the airline was carrying record numbers of passengers.

1.British airlines confide in the fact that__.

A.they are more powerful than other European airlines.

B.their total loss won’t go beyond a drop of 5% passengers.

C.their traffic levels will return in 2-3 years.

D.traveling by rail can never catch up with traveling by air.

2.The author’s attitude towards the drop of passengers may be described as__.

A.worried.

B.delighted

C.puzzled.

D.unrivaled.

3.In the passage, British Rail (Para 6) is mentioned to__.

A.provide a comparison with Eurostar.

B.support the airlines’ optimism.

C.prove the inevitable drop of air passengers.

D.call for electrification and modernization of the railway.

4.The railway’s Brussels route is brought forth to show that__.

A.the Eurostar train service is not doing good business.

B.the airlines can well compete with the railway.

C.the Eurostar train service only caused little damage.

D.only some airlines, such as Air France, are suffering.

5.The passage is taken from the first of an essay, from which we may well predict that in the following part the author is going to__.

A.praise the airlines’ clear-mindedness.

B.warn the airlines of high-speed rail services.

C.propose a reduction of London/Paris flights.

D.advise the airlines to follow British Midland as their model.

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A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general history classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and war. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology. In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors—or of people very different from our own—can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offer us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.

In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first truly “political” artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso’s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros—as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martines—depicted these Mexican artists’ deep anger and sadness about social problems.

In the same way, art can reflect a culture’s religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn’t read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls. By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are unholy.

1.More can be learned about a culture from a study of art history than general history because art history__.

A.show us the religious and emotions of a people in addition to political values.

B.provide us with information about the daily activities of people in the past.

C.give us an insight into the essential qualities of a time and a place.

D.all of the above.

2.Art is subjective in that__.

A.a personal and emotional view of history is presented through it.

B.it can easily rouse our anger or sadness about social problems.

C.it will find a ready echo in our hearts.

D.both B and C.

3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A.Unlike Francisco Goya, Pablo and several Mexican artists expressed their political opinions in their paintings.

B.History books often reveal the compilers’ political views.

C.Religious art remained in Europe for centuries the only type of art because most people regarded the Bible as the Holy Book.

D.All the above mentioned.

4.The passage is mainly discussing__.

A.the difference between general history and art history.

B.The ** of art history.

C.What can we learn from art.

D.The influence of artists on art history.

5.In may be concluded from this passage that__.

A.Islamic artists have had to create architectural decorations with images of flowers or geometric forms.

B.History teachers are more objective than general history.

C.It is more difficult to study art history than general history.

D.People and stories from the Bible were painted on churches and other buildings in order to popularize the Bible.

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Recent research has claimed that an excess of positive ions in the air can have an ill effect on people’s physical or psychological health. What are positive ions? Well, the air is full of ions, electrically charged particles, and generally there is a rough balance between the positive and the negative charged. But sometimes this balance becomes disturbed and a larger proportion of positive ions are found. This happens naturally before thunderstorm, earthquakes when winds such as the Mistral, Hamsin or Sharav are blowing in certain countries. Or it can be caused by a build-up of static electricity indoors from carpets or clothing made of man-made fibres, or from TV sets, duplicators or computer display screens.

When a large number of positive ions are present in the air many people experience unpleasant effects such as headaches, fatigue, irritability, and some particularly sensitive people suffer nausea or even mental disturbance. Animals are also affected, particularly before earthquakes, snakes have been observed to come out of hibernation, rats to flee from their burrows, dogs howl and cats jump about unaccountably. This has led the US Geographical Survey to fund a network of volunteers to watch animals in an effort to foresee such disasters before they hit vulnerable areas such as California.

Conversely, when large numbers of negative ions are present, then people have a feeling of well-being. Natural conditions that produce these large amounts are near the sea, close to wate**lls or fountains, or in any place where water is sprayed, or forms a spray. This probably accounts for the beneficial effect of a holiday by the sea, or in the mountains with tumbling streams or wate**lls.

To increase the supply of negative ions indoors, some scientists recommend the use of ionisers: small portable machines, which generate negative ions. They claim that ionisers not only clean and refresh the air but also improve the health of people sensitive to excess positive ions. Of course, there are the detractors, other scientists, who dismiss such claims and are skeptical about negative/positive ion research. Therefore people can only make up their own minds by

observing the effects on themselves, or on others, of a negative rich or poor environment. After all it is debatable whether depending on seismic readings to anticipate earthquakes is more effective than watching the cat.

1.What effect does exceeding positive ionization have on some people?

A.They think they are insane.

B.They feel rather bad-tempered and short-fussed.

C.They become violently sick.

D.They are too tired to do anything.

2.In accordance with the passage, static electricity can be caused by___.

A.using home-made electrical goods.

B.wearing clothes made of natural materials.

C.walking on artificial floor coverings.

D.copying TV programs on a computer.

3.A high negative ion count is likely to be found___.

A.near a pound with a water pump.

B.close to a slow-flowing river.

C.high in some barren mountains.

D.by a rotating water sprinkler.

4.What kind of machine can generate negative ions indoors?

A.Ionisers.

B.Air-conditioners.

C.Exhaust-fans

D.Vacuum pumps.

5.Some scientists believe that___.

A.watching animals to anticipate earthquakes is more effective than depending on seismography.

B.the unusual behavior of animals cannot be trusted.

C.neither watching nor using seismographs is reliable.

D.earthquakewww.

美文一 这9件事，不要期待别人去做！ Life is full of experiences and trials that you never saw coming. Sometimes what we expect to happen and the reality of the situation are 2 very different things. Expectations are nice to have. They give you goals, purpose, joy and even something to look forward to, but you have to understand that life happens: you’re not always in control.

生活充满不期而遇的经历。有时现实跟我们的期待完全是两码事。期待很美好，给人以目标和快乐，使人有所憧憬，但你得明白：生活并不尽在你的掌控之中。

Some expectations are good to have and some are unhealthy. Here’s a list of expectations that if you have, you need to change. By changing certain expectations in your life, you are opening yourself up to new experiences, new ways of thinking and even a greater sense of accomplishment that you otherwise could not have received.

有些期待很美好，而有些则无益。下面列出应该改变的期待。调整对生活的某些期待，你会迎来新体验和新思维，甚至还能获得前所未有的成就感。

1. Stop Expecting People to be Perfect:

停止期待别人尽善尽美

If you have this mindset, you will always be disappointed. People will never live up to your expectations. There’s nothing wrong with having high expectations for people, but understand that when they fail, and they will, they still tried. Be understanding and don’t expect perfection.

如果你总要求别人做到完美，那你必然一直失望，因为人们永远也不可能达到你的期望。对人有很高的期望其实也无可厚非，但请记住：就算对方没能做到，他们也尽力了。所以请多加体谅，不要苛求完美。

2. Stop Expecting the Worst from People: 停止预料别人糟糕透顶

On the flip side, if you’re always expecting people to fail, you’re not giving them the chance to succeed. Encourage those around you. Help them, teach them. That’s how they will grow and be able to accomplish hard things.

反之，如果你总觉得别人会栽跟头，那等于是在扼杀他们成功的机会。你应该多鼓励他们、帮助他们、指导他们。这样他们才能成长并征服困难。

3. Stop Expecting People to Pay for You:

停止期望别人为你买单 Your finances are your responsibility. You shouldn’t expect people to pay for your entertainment, your bills or even your groceries. Get in control of your money. Once you have a budget, stick to it. Just because all your friends go out to lunch doesn’t mean you have to. There are differences between needs and wants—if you want something, save up for it; don’t expect your friends or family to pitch in and get it for you.

你应该为自己的经济状况负责，不要期望别人请你出去玩、给你买单或付菜钱。管好自己的钱袋，制定预算并坚持执行。朋友全都在外吃饭并不表示你必须跟着去。“需要”和“渴望”是有区别的：如果你渴望什么，那就自己存钱，不要妄想亲友买了送给你。

4. Stop Expecting Things to Always Go Wrong: 停止担忧万事不顺

Whatever streak of bad luck you may think you’ve been having, you shouldn’t come to expect that out of everything. Learn to stay positive. If you look for the good in things you will find them, and it’s the same with bad things. If your whole focus is on situations never turning out how you want them to, they never will.

不管你觉得自己现在有多倒霉，也不要因此意象出无数噩运。学会保持积极乐观。如果你心怀美好，就会发现美好；反之亦然。要是你一心以为一切都不会变成期望的那样，结果还真会事与愿违。

5. Stop Expecting Fairness in Everything:

停止期望一切公平

Life isn’t always fair. Sometimes you don’t get the recognition or reward for your hard work; that’s just how it is. Learn to be ok with giving something your all and not expecting anything in return.

生活并非一直公平。有时你辛勤工作却得不到认可或奖励，事实就是如此。所以要放宽心胸：付出所有，但不要期待任何回报。

6. Stop Expecting Things to be Easy:

停止期望凡事简单容易

If you only ever do the simplest things, you’ll never do anything great. Life is hard. Trials will come your way that you don’t feel prepared for. But know that you can stay strong and do hard things. Anything worth achieving in life requires hard work, diligence and self-discipline. If you only strive for mediocrity, that’s all you’ll ever be. 如果总是挑简单的事做，那你永远成不了大器。生活会在始料不及时考验你，所以你必须挑战困难、保持坚强。世上任何值得拥有的东西都需要付诸努力、勤奋和自律。倘若自甘平庸，那你就会变得庸碌无为。

7. Stop Expecting Something for Nothing:

停止期望不劳而获

If you don’t put any effort into accomplishing something you want, you’re not going to get the results you desire. If you want to lose weight, you have to make changes by eating healthy and exercising. You can’t eat what you want, when you want and still expect to look amazing. If you want something, then work your hardest to achieve it. 若是渴望得到却又不付诸努力，那你绝不会取得期望的成就。想要减肥?那就开始健康饮食、规律运动吧。若还是任着性子乱吃，你永远也不可能变得苗条美丽！若有所渴望，那就全力以赴去争取！

8. Stop Expecting People to Change:

停止期望别人有所改变

People are habitual. We like things to be constant. It’s comfortable. We can change, but it takes time. If you desire someone else to change, you need to start with yourself. You don’t have the power to change anyone other than yourself, and once you realize that, your life will be a lot happier.

人都依恋习惯，喜欢万事固定不变、舒服稳妥。虽然改变也行，但却耗费时间。要是你期望别人有所改变，那就先从改变自己开始吧。你的力量只在于改变自己，而非其他任何人;一旦意识到这点，生活会变得舒心很多。

9. Stop Expecting People to Drop Everything for You:

停止期望别人为你放弃一切

You’re not the only one who has bad days. Friends and family members should be someone you can count on to help you when life gets hard, but don’t abuse these relationships. Learn to take care of yourself. Being independent is healthy. You shouldn’t have to insist that you do everything on your own, but you don’t want to keep putting your friends and family members in a position that causes them to miss out on important events in their lives because they are helping you.

世上不幸的人何止你一个。遭遇坎坷时，固然可以向亲朋好友寻求抚慰，但请不要滥求无度。学会照顾好自己，能够独立才是健康。你当然可以自力更生，而且不要使你的亲友因为帮助你而错失他们自己生活中的重要事情。

Having expectations is about finding balance in life. You have to know when you’re asking too much and when you can ask for more. It can be hard but we all need to let go of ourunrealistic expectations and learn to live a healthier, happier life.

有所期待是为了找到生活平衡。你必须清楚自己何时索求太多、何时又可再多点期盼。当然，这点做起来不容易，但我们总得抛开不切实际的期望，努力过上健康快乐的生活吧？

美文二 穷忙族，为啥你没空休息放松？

Do you think that you have no time to catch up on your favorite TV series, go out with your friends on the weekend, or just sit around relaxing around doing nothing? You might have a boatload of time at your disposal, but don’t even know it!

你是不是觉得自己没有时间追看喜欢的电视剧，跟朋友在周末外出，甚至连无所事事放松一下的时间也没有？其实你也许有许多可以支配的时间，只是你没有意识到。

Here are 15 reasons as to why you might be crunched for some R&R:、

下面就是你没有办法休息放松的15个原因：

1. Your workplace is full of distractions

你办公的地方太容易分心

Chatty coworkers, silly desk toys and emails of cute cats can put a damper on your ability to get things done. Eliminate distractions in your workspace by using noise-cancelling headphones or purchasing a white noise machine, work in a different area of the office or ask for a workspace reassignment, or log off of email or the internet completely when working.

聊天的同事、傻傻的桌面玩具、关于喵星人的电子邮件都可以成为你完成工作的阻碍。想要消除办公地点这些让人分心的事物，你可以戴上消除噪音的耳机，买一台白噪声机器，在办公室里另找一片地方工作或者要求重新分配一个工作区，也可以在工作时退出邮箱登陆或者完全断开网络。

2. You say "Yes" to everything that comes your way

你对所有落在你头上的事情都应承下来

You don’t have to always say yes to everything that comes your way, be it an invite to a party or function, a question or even a chance to do something completely out of the blue. Think twice before saying yes to something – you have the power to control your schedule and your time.

你没有必要把所有落在你头上的事情都应承下来，比如说邀请你参加的一个聚会或者活动，向你提出的一个问题，甚至是突然让你做某件事。在答应做这些事之前要三思，你有权掌控自己的日程和时间。

3. You mistake work time for playtime

你把工作时间用来玩了

You say you’re working, but you’re playing yet another level of Candy Crush Saga…which one is it? Work or play? Playing during work time adds more time to your day and messes up your schedule. If you just sat down and worked, you’d be done so much sooner than if you stopped to play.

你说自己在工作，可是你又玩了一关《糖果粉碎传奇》游戏??你到底在做什么，是工作还是玩？在工作时间玩耍会让你的工作时间延长，打乱你的日程。如果你坐下来好好工作，那么你结束工作的时间会比你停下来玩游戏要早得多。

4. You don’t commit to scheduling meetings and appointments

你没有出席计划好的会议和约见

Not committing to meetings or appointments creates more work, effort and wasted time. Stop being wishy-washy when you receive an invite: you’ll either attend or not. 没有应约出席会议或约见会增加你的工作量，还会浪费时间。当你接受一项邀请的时候不要漫不经心，你要么出席，要么不要答应。

5. You don’t book your vacation well enough in advance

你没有提前足够多的时间预约休假

Your vacation days are racking up at work, you’re feeling drained and the year’s almost finished. Why didn’t you put in that vacation request months ago? Take action and be sure to book your vacations in advance, you’ll be happy you did in six months’ time!

你的假期时间被工作吞噬了，你感觉筋疲力尽，这一年好像都要结束了。你为什么不提前几个月提出休假的要求呢？行动起来，确保自己提前预约了假期，如果你提前半年预约会很开心的。

6. You watch the clock too much

你总是在看时间

Counting all the minutes and seconds in your day isn’t healthy time management. If you’re constantly looking at or managing your schedule, you’re using up all your time: work and play time included.

工作时总是读分数秒并不是健康的时间管理方式。如果你总是在看时间或者管理你的日程，你就把时间都花完了，包括工作时间和娱乐时间。

7. You get caught up in other people’s business and drama

你陷入了别人的事务和生活

"I heard Joey had this terrible truck accident last weekend, broke both arms, and has to settle things in court… plus his wife’s threatening to leave him and take the kids with her…" Blah, blah, blah. The gossip mills will always be turning with information that really isn’t useful to your life. Step away from the gossip and instead spend your time on yourself and creating a life you love.

“我听说Joey上周末出了严重的卡车事故，两条胳膊都折了，还要上法庭。而且他老婆还威胁要离开他，还要把孩子都带走??”诸如此类的八卦总是源源不断，而它们对于你的生活毫无意义。远离八卦，把你的时间都花在自己身上，用来创造你爱的生活。

8. You make mountains out of molehills

你小题大做

You just broke the heel on your favorite pair of shoes! Your day is ruined…or is it? There’s no reason to waste time getting caught up on little things that can be fixed. Get the item fixed and move on with your life.

你最爱的那双鞋的鞋跟坏了！你的一天都被毁了??是这样吗？没有理由把时间浪费在那些可以处理好的小事上。解决了问题就继续你的生活吧。

9. You check your smart phone every three minutes

你每三分钟就看一下你的智能手机

Constantly checking email, text messages, social media all adds up over time, especially if you are trying to relax. Put down the phone—or better yet, shut it off completely to prevent yourself from checking in every few minutes.

过于频繁地查看邮件、短信和社交媒体都会占用你的时间，尤其是如果你还想有时间放松的话。把手机放下，最好是关机，这样你就不会每隔几分钟就看一次。

10. You volunteer too much of your personal time.

你自愿牺牲了太多私人时间

Do you go out of your way to volunteer your time even when it isn’t asked for? Sure, helping people out is good, but being burned out and bitter is not. Strike a balance as to how much of your free time you’ll volunteer or donate to your favorite causes per month.

你是否自愿付出了太多时间，去做一些甚至没有要求你做的事？当然，帮助别人是好的，但是忙到筋疲力尽就不好了。要平衡掌握你自愿付出多少私人时间，或者每个月愿意花多少时间上你最爱的课程。

11. You participate in too many hobbies, clubs or extracurricular activities 你参加了太多的兴趣活动、俱乐部或者业余活动

You signed up for yoga, Spanish lessons, pastry making, juggling lessons and antiquecabinetry classes… every week! Stretching yourself thin is never good, especially when you were trying to relax in the first place. Narrow down your activities to one or two to keep things in check.

你报名了瑜伽课、西班牙语课、点心制作、慢跑课程、古董家具课??而且每周都如此!过分压榨自己的时间本来就不好，尤其是你首先想要放松一下。控制一下，把你的活动压缩到一两项。

12. You wake up late

你起床晚

Trying to squeeze more time in your day after a late start? Unfortunately relaxation and fun time are the first two things to get cut when you have a late start. Give yourself time to relax by getting a good night’s rest and waking up at the time you’re supposed to wake up.

因为开始的晚了，所以在白天拼命挤压时间？不幸的是，如果你起晚了，放松和娱乐是你首先要放弃的两件事。晚上好好休息，白天按时起床，这才能保证你有时间放松。

13. You don’t plan your day

你没有计划好一天的安排

A day without plans can quickly turn into a day of doing things for other people, or doing things that aren’t really necessary, thereby wasting your time even more. Get started by jotting down at three tasks that must get done for tomorrow, as well as when you’ll stop working so you can rest and relax.

没有计划的一天会很快变成为了他人忙碌或者做一些没有必要的事情，这会浪费你更多的时间。一开始可以写下明天必须完成的三个任务以及停止工作的时间，这样你就可以休息放松了。

14. You feel everything you do has to be perfect or "just so"

你认为自己做的每一件事都必须完美

Perfectionism can kill time in an instant. This isn’t to say you should do sloppy or incomplete work, but pick and choose your battles where you can do things well, better, and best.

完美主义非常消耗时间。这并不是说你要草率行事或者不完成工作，但你要学会选择，哪些事要做好，哪些事要做得更好，哪些要做到最好。

15. You tell yourself you have no time to relax and have fun

你告诉自己没有时间放松娱乐

Ahh, the classic case of self-sabotage. If you constantly tell yourself you don’t have any time for relaxing or fun, pretty soon you’ll believe it one hundred percent. Be adamant about finding times to relax and have fun: delegate work, rework your schedule, or give up that nonessential volunteer position.

噢，这是自我糟践的典型案例。如果你不断告诉自己没有时间放松或娱乐，很快你就会百分之百相信这一点。你要坚定地抽出时间去放松娱乐：合理分配工作，重新规划日程，或者放弃那些不必要的自愿工作。

美文三 生活怎样才更有意义？从简单小事做起

Let’s look back all these years you’ve gone through, what have you done for your life? Are you spending your time wisely to make your life worthwhile? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life meaningful on Quora, find out what you need to do next:

让我们回顾一下这些年来你在生活中都经历了什么？你都做了什么？你做到了充分有效利用时间让你的生活过得有价值有意义吗？尼尔-吴(Neal Wu)在Quora网站上分享了一些让我们的生活在短时间内充满意义的方法，对照一下看看你接下来需要做到的：

1. Make friends as opposed to networking

交朋友但不只是社交

Your friends will go a lot further than the professional contacts you make, especially since only one of the two groups is invested in your personal happiness.

多和你的朋友沟通交流比你联系专业人士交流探讨要强，尤其是专业人士和朋友圈子这两组人群，只有你的朋友圈子才是你个人幸福的投资方向。

2. Become an expert by learning as much as you can and deeply seeking out the things you are curious about

尽量通过多学习的方式成为专家，并对自己所好奇的方面执着地探求

Find the things you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop. If you can achieve expertise then it will be easy to obtain an audience.

找到你喜欢做的事情并争取达到熟能生巧的地步。如果你能达到专业的高度，那么就会很容易赢得观众。

3. Volunteer to help out those less fortunate

自愿帮助那些不幸的人

In the process you will gain a ton of new perspective and will better understand other people’s real problems. In a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.

在这个过程中你会获得多个新的视角，会更加理解别人所遇到的实际问题。在我们当今这个非常势力的社会中，这个人群很容易被遗忘。

4. Become as independent as possible

尽量自立

Even though you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your dependence on your job. Write a book, build an app, or start a small business on the side. Release your inner entrepreneur.

即使你在一家大公司工作，你也应该经常做出小小的改变，减少依赖工作的程度，让自己不那么依赖这份工作。写本书、编个小程序或做个小生意。让你内心的企业家潜质充分释放出来。

5. Don’t spend too much time worrying about your personal brand

不要在你的个人品牌力上浪费太多时间

Accomplish things, and the recognition will follow.

把事情做好，大家心中都有一杆秤。

6. Stop treating life as a competition and do things for their own sake

别把生活当成比赛，做事只是为了自身利益

Genuine interest should be what drives you to improve yourself, rather than a desire to beat others. Find a community of people who are interested in the same things as you do, and drive each other to keep improving.

你是真心想着要完善自己才做的，并不是希望打败别人。和感兴趣的人一起做，这样会互相带动、精益求精。

美文四 好朋友在哪里？如何做个真正的朋友

Life can be a lonely thing without companionship. Acquaintances are easy to come by but true friends are a whole other story. The best way to develop meaningful connections with true friends we can trust is to become a true friend yourself.

没有朋友，生活该多么孤单。泛泛之交遍地都是，但真正的朋友却少之又少了。要想结交到真正值得信任的朋友，最好的办法莫过于先让自己成为可靠的朋友。

1. Be present for their highs and lows.

荣辱与共。

If you’re absent during my struggle, don’t expect to be present during my success.——Will Smith

在我艰难的时候你缺席，那么我成功的时候你也不必在了。——威尔·史密斯

It’s easy to be there for our friends when they ask us out for fun things like drinks at the bar, dancing in the club, or laughs at the theater. But are you willing to be there for the hard times that are the opposite of fun? You might not feel comfortable while spending time with an emotionally fragile person on the verge of tears, but true friends are readily available when they’re needed the most.

被朋友喊出去玩乐很简单，一起去酒吧喝酒跳舞，或者是去戏院看戏找乐子。但如果是陪他们度过一段艰难的时期你愿意么？也许让你花时间和一个充满负能量眼泪汪汪的人在一起不是那么舒服的事情，但真正的朋友是在最需要的时刻陪在身边。

2. Know when to hush.

学着安静。

When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.——Ernest Hemingway

如果人们只是一个劲的说话，那么大部分人不会愿意去倾听。——海明威

The act of vocally expressing our troubles to a trusted friend can offer instant stress-reduction. Give your friend the gift of silence so they can drop their baggage and get on with living.

和值得信赖的朋友倾吐自己的烦恼可以减轻压力。但别忘了在朋友有烦恼和麻烦的时候也保持安静做一个倾听者吧。

3. Offer your encouragement.

鼓励别人。

Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.——Ralph Waldo Emerson

我们最想要的，莫过于有人能够激发我们去做那些可能可以做到的事情。——爱默生 The four most inspiring words you can speak to another person? I believe in you. 对别人最有用的四个激励词汇？是“我相信你”。

4. Accept them as they are.

完全接受他们。

Happiness can exist only in acceptance.——George Orwell

幸福只存在于接受。——乔治·奥威尔

If you can’t accept a person as they are, you will never know the feeling of true friendship. Fight the urge to attempt to "fix"them, no matter how crazy their mannerisms might make you.

如果你不能完整的接受别人，那么你永远不会知道友情的真正含义。别再试图去“改造”他们，哪怕他们的行为在你看来多么疯狂。

5. Challenge them to grow.

刺激他们去成长。

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. ——Helen Keller

要么冒险，要么就一事无成，这就是人生。——海伦·凯勒

If a friend tells you they plan to drop 10 lbs, tell them, "10 lbs? Please. I bet you can get so fit that people’s jaws will drop when you walk past them." Throw down the gauntlet, make sure they know you believe they can do it, and ask: "Challenge accepted?"

如果有朋友告诉你他们计划要瘦十磅，你应该说：“十磅？拜托，我打赌你肯定能瘦到当你走过时人们都惊到张口结舌。”撂下挑战，这样他们就会知道你相信他们能做到，不妨再问一句：“敢不敢试试？”

6. Be vulnerable.

敞开心扉。

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me. ——Alanis Morissette

我发现我越诚实越坦诚，就会获得越多的能量。——艾拉妮丝·莫莉塞特

Hiding your flaws might be appropriate in a job interview, but it’s not something you should do in a conversation with a friend you trust. Never hesitate to speak your thoughts and feelings in their raw and unfiltered form. Who knows? They might open up and disclose a surprising secret in return. Full disclosure will strengthen your friendship and make you both feel at ease in each other’s company.

工作面试的时候隐藏锋芒也许比较合适，但和自己信赖的朋友聊天时就没必要这样做了。别顾虑太多，不说出自己真实的想法和感受，或是不假思索的言语。这样做了又如何呢？也许会打开彼此的心扉，你也会获知对方的一个秘密。畅所欲言能巩固你们的友情，还会让彼此都觉得对方的陪伴十分舒服。

7. Forgive the past.

原谅过往。

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.——Buddha

耿耿于怀就像是自己喝着毒药，却期盼另一个人死去。——禅语

Have you ever hurled an insult at a person when you were feeling stressed and wished you could take it back? If so, you should understand that even the best of us suffer from the occasional slip of the tongue. Holding onto a grudge over a minor slip-up will make you look petty, so let it go.

压力大的时候有没有对别人大吼大叫进行侮辱，现在后悔莫及想收回？如果是，你需要了解及时最好的我们也会遭遇口舌之灾。把怨恨没完没了的纠结在鸡毛蒜皮的小事上会让你看起来非常的市井俗气，算了吧。

8. Watch out for jealousy.

小心嫉妒之心。

The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you. ——Bette Midler

成功最糟糕的一部分是试着找到为你而开心的人。——贝蒂·米勒

Your friend landed his dream job and you feel stuck in a rut. Your friend scored a hot date with Mr. Perfect and you feel down and depressed. Jealousy is a nasty feeling that can take hold of our thoughts without warning. If a friend achieves something you aspire to do, channel that jealous feeling into an “if they did it, I can too” attitude.

你朋友找到自己梦寐以求的工作，你觉得有点不爽。你朋友跟完美先生爱的死去活来，你感到低落和压力。嫉妒是一种糟糕的感受，会在不知不觉中占据我们的思想。如果有朋友做到了你也想做的事情，不如把态度转变成：他们都能做到，那我也可以吧。

9. Speak the truth (even if it hurts).

说实话(哪怕有点伤人)。

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.——Oscar Wilde

真相很少会纯洁简单。——奥斯卡·王尔德

Have you ever watched a friend damage her self-esteem by staying in an emotionally abusive relationship? I have, and it hurts more than words can express. Confronting a person about an inconvenient truth isn’t easy, but sometimes it needs to be done. If you have something to say and can’t find the nerves to do it, ask yourself, "How would I feel if it was me making a very bad decision and my friend said nothing about it?" While speaking out doesn’t guarantee you’ll change their mind, staying silent does guarantee you’ll regret not speaking up sooner.

有没有看着一个朋友身处虐心的恋情，连自尊都不顾？我有过，这种感受无法用语言来表达。要告诉某人一个不好的事实不容易，但有时我们需要这么做。如果你有话要说，却鼓不起勇气去做，那问问自己：“如果是我在做一个很糟糕的决定，但朋友却无动于衷，那我会怎么想？”说出你的想法并不能保证就能改变他们，但保持沉默只会让你日后后悔没有早点说出口。

10. Make it special.

让你们的友情与众不同。

We are all special cases.——Albert Camus

我们都是不同的个体。——阿尔贝·加缪

The greatest friendships have quirks and qualities that are exclusive to them. Search for a special activity, gesture, or saying that is reserved for your true friend only. That could be a song you belt out on every car ride, a goofy handshake or gesture that no one else understands, or a weekly ritual just for the two of you.

最好的友情对两个人而言总有着俩人之间的特殊习惯或喜好。找一个特别的活动、手势或者话语，只对你真正的朋友使用吧。可以是每次乘车都必听的一首歌，一个傻傻的握手或者是没人能懂的手势，或者是只有你俩的一周一次的活动。

美文五 灵感在哪里？15个可以激发想象力的地方

If you’re a writer or artist, you understand the power of location when it comes to creativity and finding inspiration. Looking for a place that will get your juices flowing? Here are 15 common places that can inspire your creativity.

如果你是个作家或艺术家，你就会明白位置在创造力和寻找灵感方面的重要性。你正在寻找能让创意源源不断的地方吗？来看看这15种能激发你创造力的常见地方吧。

1. Libraries and Bookstores

图书馆和书店

Words are a wonderful thing. You could rearrange the same 26 letters to create an endless array of words that will surely tickle somebody’s fancy.Observe how things like the weight or texture of a book could offer clues for what’s hiding under the cover. A heavy book could symbolize a significant time investment for the writer (and you, the reader). A light book could be seen as a short-and-sweet escape perfect for a beach, cruise ship, or even your lunch hour.

词语是很神奇的事情。你重新排列一下26个字母，就能创造出无限的词语，必然会让某些人心满意足。观察类似图书的重量和图案这些内容会帮你发现隐藏在封皮底下的线索。一本重书标志着作家（及读者）投入了大量的时间。一本轻书可以当做在海滩、游艇或午餐时完美的短暂而甜蜜的休息内容。

2. Early Mornings or Late Nights

清晨或深夜

You know what I love? Being awake with no sound but birds chirping and an ever-so-slight morning glow overhead while the lazy sun opens its eyes for a brand new day. But maybe you’d be more inspired by a hooting owl, glowing moon, and the sound of crickets. Morning or night, the same fact holds true: there is something innately inspiring about getting work done while the rest of the world sleeps.

你知道我喜欢什么吗？醒时，周围只有鸟叫声，朦胧的晨曦照过头顶，慵懒的太阳睁开眼睛，开始崭新的一天。但也许猫头鹰的叫声、月光和蟋蟀的鸣叫声更能激发你的灵感。无论是清晨或是黑夜，这一事实都是成立的：当世界上其他人都在睡觉时，你与生俱来的某些东西赋予你灵感，让你把工作做完。

3. Hotels

旅馆

Hotels are kind of like the purgatory of living arrangements. It is a place that is hard to feel comfortable in despite the fact that you do “home-like” activities such as sleeping, bathing, and brushing. The drastic change in living arrangements could shake you out of auto-pilot from your daily routine and increase your awareness and ability to live in the present.

旅馆里的生活安排有点儿像炼狱一样。尽管你在做“类似家里”的活动，如睡觉、洗澡和刷牙，但是却很难感觉到舒适。生活安排的急剧变化会让你从每天例行的自动巡航状态中跳出来，增加你活在当下的意识和能力。

4. Bars

酒吧

If you’re a writer looking to sharpen your ability to write conversational pieces that click with your audience, go bar-hopping (but not to one of the annoying ones with music so loud that you have to scream at level 11 to be heard). Alcohol has a way of breaking the barriers to authenticity, so have a drink and enjoy some plain and simple truth with fellowpatrons.

如果你是一名作家，想让自己写的对话能更容易让读者理解，那就去泡吧吧（但不是那种声音很吵很烦人的那种酒吧，在那儿得尖叫到11级才能被别人听到）。 酒后吐真言，所以喝上一杯吧，和酒友们享受一下简简单单的实话吧。

5. Parks and Hiking Trails

公园和徒步旅行的路线

It’s easy to forget that we humans are a small part of the life bustling throughout this world. Explore a trail while keeping an eye out for animal life. Observe the unique quirks and behaviors of each animal friend you come across. Turn off your inner-chatter, crank up your listening ear, and enjoy the sounds of the whole other world you are now a part of.

人们很容易忘记，我们只是这繁华世界的一小部分而已。探索一条路线，同时密切注意动物的生活。观察你遇到的每个动物独特的怪癖和行为。关掉你内心的声音，竖起耳朵来听，享受另一个世界的声音，而你现在正是这世界的一部分。

6. A Bench in a Busy Downtown Area

繁忙市中心的长凳

Can we just all go ahead and admit we enjoy people-watching? I love to plop down on a park bench with a notebook and coffee, watching the busy city life unfold before me. You are but one person in this big, crazy world. Check in with the rest for a fresh hit of human inspiration that will help you relate to the people around you.

我们不如直接承认吧：我们其实喜欢观察别人？我喜欢拿着笔记本和咖啡，扑通一声坐在公园的长凳上，观看我面前繁忙的城市生活。你只是这疯狂的大世界中的一个人而已。和他人交流，得到灵感上的冲击，会有助于处理你和周围人之间的关系。

7. Record Stores

唱片店

Whether you want to explore a musical genre that’s never been introduced to your ears or admire album artwork that catches your eye, a record store is one place that’s sure to inspire your creativity.

无论你是想探索从未听过的音乐流派，或是欣赏映入眼帘的专辑封面，唱片店都是能激发你创造力的地方。

8. Movie Ttheaters

电影院

Whether you’re a movie buff or not, there is no denying that films are the preferred art form for most people, so catching some flicks could offer you a hint about what people react to (not to mention it will be fun).

无论你是不是电影爱好者，都无法否认，电影是大多数人最喜欢的艺术形式，所以去看几部电影你就会知道人们对什么东西有反应了（更不用提有多有趣了）。

9. Old Haunts

故地

Are there any places you used to visit ALL the time but then you got married, had kids and it’s been a while since you visited? Maybe the bar you always went to in college, the Mexican restaurant you loved in high school, or an ice-cream shop you used to adore? Revisit these places to re-live some of your past memories that are likely to bring a smile to your face.

有没有什么地方你过去经常去，但是接着你结了婚，有了孩子，然后好长时间都没有去了？也许是你上大学时经常去的酒吧、或高中时喜欢的墨西哥餐馆、或你喜欢去的冰激凌店？重新去这些地方会让你重温过去的回忆，很可能让你的脸上挂满微笑。

10. Art Museums

艺术博物馆

If you’re going to learn from somebody, why not learn from the greats? Explore paintings from a variety of eras, countries, and styles to increase your perspective. Challenge your brain by asking yourself, “What was the artist trying to accomplish with this work?” This game will be especially fun for abstract pieces.

如果你想向某人学习，为什么不向伟人学习呢？探索不同时代、不同国家、不同风格的绘画会扩展你的视野。通过问问自己这个问题来挑战一下你的大脑：“艺术家想通过这部作品传达什么内容呢？” 这个游戏对抽象作品而言尤其有趣。

11. Live Concerts and Performances

现场演唱会和表演

There is something amazing about seeing a band or theater troupe that perform with complete harmony.

观看乐队或剧团的和谐表演是非常令人惊叹的。

12. Conversation with Friends

和朋友谈话

Ideas happen when you stop talking about them and start making them happen….. to an extent. Have you ever had an idea in your brain or written in a notebook that just felt like it was missing something, but then you talked it over with a friend and the missing pieces weren’t far behind? Your friends will have perspectives totally different from yours, so don’t underestimate the power of a simple conversation.

想法会在你停止谈论它们并在一定程度上开始让它们成真时出现。你有没有过这样的经历？当你脑海里有个想法或把它写到笔记本上时，感觉好像缺了什么东西，但是当你和朋友谈论它时，缺少的东西就离你不远了。你朋友的视角会和你完全不同，所以不要低估简单谈话的影响。

13. Supermarkets

超市

There are few places more neat and tidy than your area supermarket. Check out the nifty food packaging, the attractive (and efficient) shelf placement, the magazine section, the floral selection, and anything else that jumps out at you. If you’re feeling sweet, buy a balloon or flower for someone special.

很少有地方比你本地的超市更干净、整洁的了。查看一下漂亮的食品包装、吸引人的货架摆置、杂志区、花卉区以及你喜欢的任何东西。如果你很开心，可以为你觉得特别的人买个气球或买束花。

14. High School Football Games

高中的橄榄球赛

Check out a football game this fall for a combination of sports, music, community, and crisp fall temperatures (perfect excuse for hot cocoa and snuggling!). Imagine all of the working pieces that made this event possible: the football team, the band musicians, the volunteers at the concession stand, and the school’s staff. You’ll also have a perfect excuse to partake in some people-watching. Even if you’re not a football fan, you’ll enjoy the experience.

观看今秋的橄榄球比赛，把体育、音乐、社区以及凉爽的天气（喝热可可及互相依偎的完美借口）结合起来。想象一下让这次活动发生所涉及到的工作人员：橄榄球队的球员、乐队的成员、货摊上的志愿者和学校的工作人员。 而且你还有完美的借口去观察人们。即便你不是球迷，你也会享受这种经历。

15. Your Existence

你的存在

Would you say that your life has meaning? I can’t imagine you wouldn’t, so look for creativity in the most obvious place it could be: inside yourself. Every day is a tiny part of the grand story that is your life. Keep a journal and write without filter. Don’t be surprised when you look at your notebook later to discover inspiration staring you between the eyes.

你会说自己的人生有意义吗？我无法想象你会说没有，所以去最明显的地方来寻找创造力吧：你的内心。每天都是你生命宏大故事的一小部分。写写日记并不加筛选地记录下来。当你不久之后看日记时，发现灵感正盯着你时就不必感到吃惊了。

美文六 你理财了吗？年末不理财，新年徒伤悲

Everyone has a bad financial habit. We live in a country that spends billions on advertising to make us want to make purchases; However, if you are looking to make change and break your bad financial habits use these tips. Remember: even though the habits are hard to break and require conscientious effort, there is payoff.

每个人都会有些不良的理财习惯。我们的国家在广告上花费数十亿，引诱我们花钱购物。然而，如果你想改掉自己糟糕的理财习惯，那么可以采纳以下建议。记住：即使坏习惯很难改正，需要持之以恒，但只要努力，总会有回报。

1. Pay bills when you receive them. Think of all the stress and anxiety that you experience when you put off paying your bills. When you receive the email notification or open the bill in the mail, take care of it. It will only take five minutes, and you won't be swamped with bills at the last minute.

到手的账单及时支付。当你拖着账单不付的时候，想想堆起来的这些账单以后会带给你的压力和焦虑。留心电邮的通知和邮箱的账单。查看账单只需5分钟，却可以免除你在最后一分

钟被未付款账单淹没的窘境。

2. Use cash and not your card. You must have had a hard time controlling the amount of swipe purchases you are making. Minimize this urge by using your ATM card once a week to withdraw the amount of money you have allotted yourself for the week. Keep your cards at home, and even stow your credit cards in a hard to reach place in your closet to keep you from using them. 用现金代替银行卡。你肯定碰到过刷卡购物时难以控制金额的这种情况。要减小花钱的刺激，方法是每周仅使用一次提款卡，这仅有一次是提出你下周要用的钱。平时不要把卡带出门，为了避免使用信用卡，甚至可以把他们藏在壁橱里难以触及的位置。

3. Buy only what you really need. Most of us take impulsive shopping trips to buy items we really don't really need. Some claim shopping eases their tension, gets their mind off of other things, or gives them a boost of happiness. Take the time to figure out what spurs you to buy unnecessary items. Try to replace shopping with some hobbies like riding your bike or taking a walk with friends.

购买真正需要的物品。大多数人都会冲动购物，买一些并不真正缺少的商品。有些人说，购物可以缓解压力，把注意力从其他事情上移开，或者提升幸福感。你应该去弄清楚是什么刺激你购买那些无用的商品，还应该其他爱好替代购物，比如骑车或者和朋友散步。

4. Track your expenses. Sometimes restaurants and businesses will charge you the wrong amount, but you won't have the receipt to back up your claim. Other times, you might have insufficient funds for the check you just wrote. Keep your receipts, and spend a few minutes every night to double check your charges, and know the current balance of your bank account. It beats getting overcharged or having to pay an overdraft fee.

核对费用清单。有时候，饭店和商户会多收费，你却没有收据为自己讨说法。或者，你可能开了支票，账户里却余额不足。你应该把收据保存起来，每天晚上花上几分钟核对两遍费用支出，清楚自己眼下的账户余额。这样做可以避免消费超额和透支。

5. Check your credit score annually. Get in the habit of checking your credit score to make sure there are no errors or inaccuracies. If you do notice something wrong, you can send in correction letters, so your applications for credit cards, car loans, or a mortgage are approved.

每年查看信用评分。养成查看信用评分的习惯，确认没什么差错。如果真的发现数据有误，可以发送修正信件到银行，这样他们就可以对你的信用卡、汽车贷款和房屋贷款的申请进行审核了。

美文七 如何培养你的幽默感？

幽默感可是让你人气提升的关键因素之一哦！但是幽默感有时候并不是与生俱来的，那么如何培养幽默感呢？

Humor doesn't typically come to mind in the same breath as depression. But humor can be an important ally in getting beyond the rigidity of thinking that accompanies depression and keeps people locked into a depressed state of mind. One goal of cognitive therapy is to change your perspective, your point of view. Humor is one way to change your view viscerally—and enjoyably. 幽默感并不总像抑郁那样不期而至。僵固的思维伴随着抑郁，让人沉湎于抑郁中无法自拔，但幽默感可以成为摆脱僵固思维的得力助手。认知治疗的一个目标就是改变你的知觉，改变你看问题的观点。幽默感是一种从内心深处改变你观点的方式——这种改变是愉快的。 Cultivating a humorous mindset helps you see yourself and any situation with a more supple mind so that you are not locked into a negative view. Depression is both caused by and causes the inability to see options and choices we otherwise would.

培养幽默的心态有助于你了解自己，而且无论在什么状况下都能有一个灵活的头脑，这样就不会局限在消极的观点中无法自拔。一叶障目导致了抑郁，同时，抑郁又让人不能看到别的选择。

Humor fosters acceptance of our humanness and our foibles. It is not sarcasm or put-downs. What we are looking for is gentle, playful perspective that embraces humanness but never at the expense of others—or of ourselves. The goal is not to take life too seriously.

幽默感鼓励接纳人性和弱点。这不是讽刺挖苦或满不在乎。我们寻求的是一种温和的、打趣的知觉，拥护人性，从以不损害别人或自己为代价。目标是让生活不要那么严肃。 So how to foster good humor?

那么，怎样培养良好的幽默感呢？

Choose to allow yourself to laugh at your own behaviors and beliefs—but not at yourself. Make that distinction clearly.

让自己嘲笑自己的行为和信念——但不是嘲笑自己。分清两者的区别。

See your life not as a distraught drama but as a romantic comedy. Recognize the inherent farce-like quality in situations including sex and relationships.

不要把生活看成悲剧，把它看成烂漫的喜剧。承认与生俱来的荒唐滑稽事情——就像性、爱情之类一样。

Cultivating humor not only makes life more bearable, it makes you more attractive to others. Study upon study shows that a sense of humor is high up on the list of traits that most people seek in a partner.

培养幽默感不仅可以让人更能忍受生活，还可以让人变得更有魅力。诸多研究表明，人们在寻求另一半的时候，普遍认为他/她对幽默的感知是一项重要的特性。

Insert silliness. Fill your life with one goofy thing a day. Make an unusual observation about someone. Or do something you normally wouldn't do. Wear something silly. You will learn that nothing terrible happens—and you may also discover that something good often happens.

做点蠢事。每天都做点蠢事。对别人进行与众不同的观察，或者做些你通常不会去做的事情，比如穿身愚蠢的衣服。你会发现，这不会有什么糟糕至极的事情发生——恰恰相反，常常会有好事情发生。

Puncture a rigid mindset with a mental exercise called "paradoxical intention."

做一个叫做“矛盾的意图”的思维练习，打破刻板的习惯。

Find the humor by saying, this makes me an utter wretch, a failure now and forever, a doomed and worthless subhuman, because I didn't get the part that I wanted or my partner isn't giving me the attention I want. Get into the exaggeration until you see the absurdity of seeing yourself as a "total failure."

你可以这样说来发现幽默：这让我变成了一个全然可怜的人，永远的失败者，命中注定的毫无价值的非人类，我无法实现理想，父母也不会注意到我。

美文七 你愿意为“最好的自己”做什么？ Repeat after me: "I promise…"

请跟着我说：“我愿意....”

1.I will accept everything I am, and everything I am not.

我愿意接受全部的自己，无论好坏。

Self-worth comes from one thing: thinking that you are worthy. So be confident. Too many days are wasted comparing ourselves to others and wishing to be something we aren’t. Everybody has

their own strengths and weaknesses, and it is only when you accept everything you are, and aren’t, that you will truly find happiness and success.

自我价值来源于对自我的认可。所以自信一点吧。太多时候，我们都把时间浪费在了与他人的比较之上以及期许自己成为另外的样子。每个人都有自己的优缺点，只有当你接受全部的自己，无论好坏，你才能真正地找到快乐与成功。

2.I will appreciate others for who they are.

我愿意欣赏他人最真实的一面。

Sometimes the way you think about a person isn’t the way they are. On the outside, maybe they laugh, and maybe they cry; but you would be surprised at everything they keep deep inside. So pay close attention, and love the people you care about for who they are, and not for who you want them to be. In the long run, this is how you will get the best of them.

有时候你觉得别人是什么样子的，不代表他们就是你所想的那样。从外表看起来，他们可能欢笑，也可能流泪，但你要为发现他们内在的真实而感到惊奇。所以，仔细观察你在乎和你爱的人，只因为他们原本的样子，而不是你希望他们成为的样子。长远来看，只有这样你才能发现他们最好的一面。

3.I will speak kindly and consciously to others.

我愿意心平气和地与人交谈。

Open your mind before you open your mouth. Don’t mix bad words with a bad mood. Just be calm and deal with your emotions. You’ll have many opportunities to change your mood, but you’ll have an extremely tough time recovering the words you have spoken.

三思而后行。不要因为心情不好而口出恶言。冷静下来，好好处理一下自己的情绪。你有很多机会可以调整自己的心情，但是一旦说话伤到了别人，就很难再恢复你们之间的关系了。

4.I will stop trying to control everything.

我愿意停止想要掌控一切的想法。

You can’t control everything in your life no matter how many safeguards you put into place. But thankfully, you don’t have to control everything to find peace and happiness. It lives with you always, deep within. More than getting into the nuances of control itself, you should be more interested in encouraging yourself to commit to giving it up, on purpose. See what happens when you loosen your grip, throw your hands into the air, and allow life to just happen and flow as it does, without constant micromanagement.

无论你为自己设置多少重保护，你都无法掌控一切。幸运的是，你不需要掌控一切，依然可以找到快乐与宁静，它们就存在于你内心深处，时刻与你相随。与其为了控制一切而忧心忡忡，不如有意识地鼓励自己学会放手。当你松开你的掌心，让生活顺其自然，不再施加任何的控制时，看看生活会发生什么变化。

5.I will appreciate the beauty of small moments.

我愿意欣赏从小处散发出来的美。

Positive minds live positive lives. There is always, always something to be thankful for and something to smile about. The happiest people are not those who get everything they want; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, notice and appreciate the beauty and sweetness of everyday moments。

乐观的人会有乐观的心态。生活中总是会有东西值得你去感激，去微笑面对。世上最快乐的人不是那些得到了一切想要的东西的人，而是那些在追寻自己的目标的过程中，能够发现并欣赏每一个小细节中所散发出的美好。

6.I will do what I think is right.

我愿意做我认为正确的事情。

What comes easy won’t always last, and what will last won’t always come easy. So do the right things, not the easy things. Whatever comes your way, whatever battle is raging inside you, you always have a choice. In the end, it’s the choices you make that make you who you are. And no matter what, you can always choose to do the right thing。

容易得到的东西不会长久，能够长久的东西不容易得到。所以，做正确的事不是一件容易的的事。无论你遇到什么，无论你的内心有多挣扎，你总能做出一个选择。最终，是你的选择成就了你是什么样的人。事实是，无论怎样，你总能选择去做正确的事。

7.I will grow from my challenges.

我愿意从挑战中成长。

You can be stunned, awakened, and changed by what happens to you, but choose to grow from it, and refuse to be reduced by it. Repeat after me: I am determined to live a happy life no matter my challenges. I will turn all my tales of fury into tales of glory. I will turn all of my tales of woe into tales of WOW!

在面对挑战时，你也许会被吓到，会受刺激，会做出改变，但你应该从挑战中成长，而不是被挑战所打败。跟着我说：无论我面对的挑战是什么，我都要幸福地生活。我会把所有的愤怒转变为荣耀，让所有的敌人为我惊叹！

8.I will realize and use my power.

我愿意发现并施展我的才能。

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. In a world filled with doubt, you must dare to dream. In a world filled with anger, you must dare to forgive. In a world filled with hate, you must dare to love. In a world filled with distrust, you must dare to believe. And once you do, you will find that power you once thought you lacked.

很多情况下，人们放弃自己的才能是因为觉得自己没有才能。在这个满是怀疑的世界中，你必须敢于梦想；在这个满是愤怒的世界中，你必须敢于原谅；在这个满是仇恨的世界中，你必须敢于去爱;在这个满是失信的世界中，你必须敢于相信。一旦你这么做了，你就会找到原本你认为自己不具有的才能。

9.I will follow the path my heart longs to take.

我愿意听从自己的心声走下去。

Life is too short to live with regrets. So love the things that make you smile, let go of the things that make you cry, and believe that everything happens for a reason. Follow the path that your heart longs to take; it’s your time to shine. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. You are far from what you once were, but not yet who you are going to be.

人生苦短，岂能留憾？去爱那些能让你微笑的事物，放弃那些会让你哭泣的东西，相信世间万物的发生都有其原因。追随心之所向，这是你的闪耀时光。如果机会降临到你面前，抓住它。如果它会改变你的生活，那就顺其自然。你已经不是过去的自己了，未来的路还得由你自己来走。

美文八 父亲节对爸爸说出你的爱

It might seem like your dad will be around forever, but your time together can be cut short when you least expect it. Take advantage of the time you have with your father. Expressions of love are not always easy.They often take conscious effort.

有时候看上去你的父亲会永远陪在你身边，但当你不经意的时候，你们在一起的时候被缩短了。好好把握与你父亲在一起的时光吧。表达爱有时候并不容易，它们往往需要刻意的努力。

1. Say the words,"I love you."

说出那句“我爱你。”

Maybe this phrase was not used much in your home, so it could be tough to utter at first. In that case, it's possible your father won't be able to return the sentiment. Don't take it personally. The main issue is not to have regrets. Let your dad know what you admire about him and why you're proud. Don't take for granted that he knows.

可能这句话在你家里并不会经常使用，所以一开始说出话可能会比较艰难。在这种情况下，可能你的父亲也不会回应相应地情绪。但请不要在意，主要考虑的是不要留有遗憾。请让你的父亲知道你欣赏他的地方和你因他而自豪的理由，不要理所当然地以为他都知道。

2. Seek your father's advice and opinions.

寻求你父亲的建议和意见。

This applies from childhood to adulthood. He'll be pleased that you want his guidance. Listen to him. You don't always have to agree, but he will be flattered that you asked.

这一条适用于从童年到成年的时光。如果你寻求他的建议指导，他会很高兴。请听听他的建议，你不一定总是要同意，但你问他的话他会受宠若惊。

3. Invite your dad into your life.

邀请父亲进入你的生活。

Introduce him to your friends. Once you leave the nest, welcome him into your new home. When you marry and have children, include your father in many of your family functions.

把他介绍给你的朋友们。一旦你离开家，请欢迎他加入你的新家。当你结婚和有了小孩时，要把你的父亲当作是你家庭的一部分。

4. Arrange activities strictly for you and your dad.

为你和你的父亲特别安排好活动。

Even if it's an activity you might not fully enjoy, share his interests. Let him teach you to play golf or a card game. Take him to dinner, or join him in outings with friends and family.

即使可能是一个你完全不喜欢的活动，但请你分享他的爱好。让他教你打高尔夫或是桥牌游戏。带他去吃饭，或是和他一起与你的朋友和家人去郊游。

5. Visit your father on a regular basis.

定期地去拜访你的父亲。

Stop and pick up a cup of coffee to take to him as a surprise treat. Don't' wait for his birthday or Father's Day to buy him thoughtful little gifts.

放下手上的事情，拿起一杯咖啡去见你的父亲给他个惊喜。不要等到他的生日或是父亲节才给他买个深思熟虑的小礼物去见他。

6. Inquire about your dad's life.

多打听你父亲的生活。

Ask him to tell you his "old stories" and record them. He will be proud that you care so much,

and as a result, you will learn a lot about his childhood and your heritage.

请求他给你讲他以前的故事并记录下来。他会因为你关心他而感到很骄傲，并且你也可以了解更多的关于他童年和你的祖辈的事情。

美文九 带你领略美式婚礼

I do." To Americans those two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life. Especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding vows is like signing a contract. Now Americans don’t really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is serious business.

「我愿意」这句话对美国人而言具有重大意义，它甚至可以改变你的生命，特別是当你在自己的婚礼上说出这句话时，在婚礼中所发的誓言就如同签订契约一样，美国人并不是真把婚姻当作商业交易，但是，结婚确实是件严肃的事情。

It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by "popping the question" in a romantic way.

结婚是从订婚开始，在传统上，年轻人会请求他的女朋友的父亲允许他娶她，如果女方的父亲答应，之后方可向女方求婚。通常男方会试着以罗曼蒂克的方式「提出这个问题」以带给女方惊喜。

Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his fiancee a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day approaches, bridal showers and bachelor’s parties provide many useful gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.

有时候双方会觉得现在结婚正是时候，于是男方通常会送女方钻戒做为互订终身的象征。他们可能订婚几个星期、几个月，甚至几年，当大喜的日子接近时，贺礼赠送会和单身汉俱乐部都会赠送许多实用的礼物。今天有许多订婚的男女在订婚期间接受咨询服务，这是为了让他们有准备接受婚姻生活的挑战。

At last it’s time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’s still room for American individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." The groom wears a formal suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor.

最后就是婚礼了，虽然大多的婚礼仍沿袭长久以来的传统，但是美国人的个人主义仍有其空间，例如，通常婚礼的地点是在教堂，但是有些人却是到戶外的风景区结婚，有些人甚至是跳伞或骑马结婚！双方可能邀请上百人或者只是一些熟朋友，婚礼的顏色风格，布置和音乐都由他们自己决定，但有些事是不太会变的；新娘通

常都穿著美丽的白色结婚礼服，按照传统她必须穿的衣服上包括了：一些旧的，一些新的，一些借来的，及一些蓝色的东西。新郎则穿着正式的西装或燕尾晚礼服，几位熟朋友参加婚礼并协助帮忙，包括了伴郎和伴娘。

As the ceremony begins, the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the bride’s attendants, followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows. Traditionally, they promise to love each other "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health." But sometimes the couple has composed their own vows. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment. Finally the minister announces the big moment: "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!"

当典礼开始时，新郎和伴郎和牧师站在一起，面对观众，音乐一起，表示伴娘入场，后面就跟着美丽的新娘。年轻的男女双方紧张地跟着说出他们的誓言，传统上而言，他们会承诺要彼此相爱，「不论好、坏、贫、富、生病时或健康时」，但是有时候，他们也可能自己编一套自己的誓言，他们互赠金戒指以此表示结婚的承诺，最后牧师宣布这重大的时刻：「我现在宣布你们成为夫妻，你可以亲吻你的新娘！」

At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests. Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Guests mingle while enjoying cake, punch and other treats. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of single girls. Tradition says that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry. During the reception, playful friends "decorate" the couple’s car with tissue paper, tin cans and a "Just Married" sign. When the reception is over, the newlyweds run to their "decorated" car and speed off. Many couples take a honeymoon, a one- to two-week vacation trip, to celebrate their new marriage. 在结婚宴会上，新娘新郎向宾客问候．然后切结婚蛋糕并互相喂对方一口。宾客们在享受蛋糕、饮料及其他的食物时就混在一起交谈。之后新娘将捧花投向一群单身女孩，传统说接到捧花的女孩会成为下一位新娘。在婚宴上，爱闹的朋友用面纸、铝罐和「新婚」标志「装饰」礼车，宴会结束后，新婚的小俩口就跑向他们「装饰完成」的礼车，迅速地离开，许多夫妻会去渡蜜月，就是一至二星期的假期以庆祝他们的新婚。

Almost every culture has rituals to signal a change in one’s life. Marriage is one of the most basic life changes for people of all cultures. So it’s no surprise to find many traditions about getting married . . . even in America. Yet each couple follows the traditions in a way that is uniquely their own.

几乎每一种文化都有仪式来表示一个人生命中的改变。结婚对于所有文化的人而言是一生中最重要的大事之一，所以会有这么多婚礼的习俗就不足为奇了，美国也不例外。然而每对新人都以自己认为独特的方式来跟随传统。