Baby Boomers Gernation X and Y
Unit3-Generation X
The X of Generation X is from the letter X of the English word, eXcluding.(被排挤的一代) Generation X :the MTV Generation Many of them are influenced deeply and easily by the MTV television channel, which may have a direct impact on their value and worth.
China :
1.X’ers have to take on family responsibility and help their parents with housework when they are teenagers. 2.X’ers accept less education. If they get a high degree, and they have a good job.
(For example, Our parenoney is more important than others .(In addition to the family)
Education
America:
1. X’ers received a good education. 2. X’ers graduate from college later. 3. It is not uncommon for X’ers to get out of high school and expect to be paid well despite minimal skills.
China :
1. X’ers are very concerned about the child's education. 2. X’ers care about their children and they are willing to spend time with their children.
贝勒虎英文儿歌
贝勒虎英文儿歌Baylor University, a beacon of higher education, has long been a bastion of tradition and academic excellence. At the heart of this renowned institution lies the Baylor University Hymn, a musical masterpiece that has captivated the hearts and minds of generations of students, alumni, and faculty. This timeless anthem serves as a rallying cry for the Baylor community, uniting them in a shared spirit of pride, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment to the university's enduring values.The origins of the Baylor University Hymn can be traced back to the early 20th century, when the university was still in its formative years. In 1907, a young composer by the name of Robert H. Coleman penned the lyrics and melody that would become the beloved hymn. Coleman, a Baylor alumnus himself, imbued the song with a sense of reverence and devotion that has resonated with the Baylor community ever since.The hymn's opening lines set the tone for the entire composition, "Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from oureyes." These words, drawn from the biblical passage of 1 Timothy 1:17, immediately transport the listener to a realm of divine majesty and eternal truth. They serve as a powerful reminder of the university's Christian heritage and its steadfast commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual enlightenment.As the hymn progresses, the lyrics take on a more personal and introspective tone, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between the individual and the institution. The lines "We bless Thee for Thy boundless love, for all Thy tender care, for life and health and happy days, and all that we can bear" convey a sense of gratitude and humility, acknowledging the blessings that Baylor has bestowed upon its community.The hymn's chorus, with its soaring melodies and uplifting harmonies, is the centerpiece of the composition. It is here that the Baylor spirit truly shines, as the words "O Baylor, we love thee, we honor thy name" resonate with a fervent passion that is unmatched. The chorus serves as a unifying force, binding together the diverse members of the Baylor family in a shared celebration of their alma mater.The hymn's influence extends far beyond the confines of the university campus. It has become an integral part of the Baylor experience, woven into the fabric of campus life and traditions. At every major event, from commencement ceremonies to athleticcompetitions, the Baylor University Hymn is proudly sung, its stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics inspiring a sense of unity and pride among all in attendance.Moreover, the hymn has transcended the boundaries of Baylor, becoming a symbol of the university's enduring legacy and its impact on the world beyond. Alumni, scattered across the globe, fondly recall the moments when they joined their fellow Baylor Bears in singing the hymn, their voices joining in a chorus that echoes through the ages.The power of the Baylor University Hymn lies not only in its musical brilliance but also in its ability to capture the essence of the Baylor experience. It is a testament to the university's unwavering commitment to its core values of faith, scholarship, and service, and a rallying cry for all who have been touched by the Baylor spirit.As the Baylor community continues to grow and evolve, the Baylor University Hymn remains a constant, a timeless ode to the institution that has shaped the lives of countless individuals. Its enduring legacy serves as a reminder that the bonds forged within the Baylor family are stronger than any test of time, and that the university's influence will continue to resonate long after the final notes have faded.。
婴儿潮
婴儿潮（baby boom），指的是在某一时期及特定地区，出生率大幅度提升的现象。
历史上有记载的几次婴儿潮，通常是起因於有振奋人心的因素，像是农作物丰收、打赢战争及赢得体育竞赛等。
但也有因为迷信的因素。
在英文，形容婴儿潮时期出生的人为 baby boomer。
婴儿潮这个词的首次出现，主要是指美国第二次世界大战后的“4664”现象——从1946年至1964年，这18年间婴儿潮人口高达7800万人。
婴儿潮是个不大不小的谜。
2005年美国新奥尔良市在遭遇卡特里娜飓风袭击几个月后，出现了大量的孕妇。
一位孕妇开玩笑的说：“因为飓风使得我们无法出门去买避孕药，所以……”这说明，导致婴儿潮的原因是很多的，而且大多数很有趣。
战争是人口的天敌，第二次世界大战结束之前，世界各国都或多或少的因大大小小的各种战争而人口增长不多。
1940年的敦刻尔克大撤退，更被后人戏称为“保种大撤退”。
毕竟，那时从法国港口敦刻尔克逃往英国的军人，大多数为青壮年，他们是那些西欧国家未来孩子的父亲。
著名的婴儿潮第二次世界大战结束之后的婴儿潮：一般通称为战后婴儿潮。
在二战结束后，远赴战场的男人解甲返乡，触发了婴儿潮。
在世界上大多数国家均有此现象。
在日本，称呼此时期出生的人为“团块世代”。
2000年千禧年的婴儿潮：这次的婴儿潮幅度不如战後婴儿潮。
有几个原因造成这次的婴儿潮：1、许多夫妻想要利用这个一生只有一次的特别年份生个千禧宝宝，让宝宝在这特别的一年出生。
2、2000年正逢中国农历年的龙年，在华人社会，龙年的出生率通常比较高，有“望子成龙，望女成凤”的期望。
中国的婴儿潮新中国成立后共出现过三次婴儿潮建国后不久就出现了第一次婴儿潮：当时，刚刚解放的新中国实行鼓励生育的政策，那时一个家庭四五个孩子很正常，人口增长率将近300%。
但是当时中国人口只有4亿，基数小，战后婴儿潮人口的绝对数量相对不大。
第二次婴儿潮自1962年三年自然灾害结束后开始，这一波高峰在1965年，持续至1973年，是我国历史上出生人口最多、对后来经济影响最大的主力婴儿潮。
英美报刊文章阅读Lesson-twenty-five
Three main computer games:
1.World of Warcraft 2.March it
魔兽世界
连连看
3.Angry bird 愤怒的小鸟
Own the world’ Classic Games NOW PLAYING(近
largest Game players
For teenagers
virtual patients
Doctors train on virtual patients 实习医生出诊虚拟病人当先
The days of new doctors practicing on real patients may be numbered(有限的). Today, many doctors in training are making their first diagnoses - and their first mistakes - on plastic塑料制品, wires线变型器 and computer circuits(计算器电路)rather than flesh and blood血肉之躯.
Para one-two. Background
Information
baby boomer is a person who was born during the demographic 人口统计的Post-World War II baby boom and who grew up during the period between 1946 and 1964.
Two stars of the digitized world
Data Miner
数据挖掘者
Simulation Developer 模拟技术开发者
经典语句摘抄语录
经典语句摘抄语录经典语句摘抄语录在平凡的学习、工作、生活中，大家都听说过或者使用过一些比较经典的语录吧，语录不讲求篇章结构，形式较为灵活。
你还在找寻优秀经典的语录吗？以下是店铺为大家收集的经典语句摘抄语录，供大家参考借鉴，希望可以帮助到有需要的朋友。
经典语句摘抄语录11.知识爱情和伤痛都会败给岁月。
2.人在动物心里，留下的不过是味道，而不是相貌。
3.时间并不一定令女人老去，反而会为她添上艳光。
4.男人都是软弱可怜的动物，他们都受不住诱惑。
5.懂得爱情就很容易老。
6.爱情的长度不是用时日计算的，如果结局是分手，一起多久都是毫无意义的。
7.是爱情选择了我们，而不是我们选择了爱情。
8.原来你去争取是没有用的，最重要的是别人争取你。
9.要承认自己不忠，比承认别人不再爱你容易得多。
10.坚强的女人往往是情场败将。
11.最痛苦原来是你无法恨一个人。
12.我以前以为我们无法一起生活的原因是你太坏，后来我才知道是我太好。
13.创伤比爱刻骨铭心。
14.别离，是为了重聚。
15.纯情的女人是天使，放荡的女人是魔鬼，魔鬼总是比较好玩的。
16.如果一个女人无法在一个男人失意的时候留在他身边，她的爱情还值多少分?17.我常常觉得两个人没有永远在一起，结合是例外，分开才是必然的。
我们都是为终会分开而热烈相爱。
18.当我们不再年轻，便不再容易在爱情游戏里胜出。
19.爱一个人，应该包括让他追求自己的理想。
20.相隔那么远，不怕会失去吗?爱情应该是拥有的。
爱情，就是美在无法拥有。
21.一个人，只有不害怕失去，比如不害怕失去尊严，那就什么事都能做出来。
22.男人往往比男人容易适应环境。
因为男人往往放不下尊严。
23.祝你永远不要悲伤。
24.珍惜眼前人。
25.别离，是人类共通的无奈。
26.叶散的时候，你明白欢聚。
花谢的时候，你明白青春。
27.花会谢，叶会散，繁花甜酒，华衣美服，都在哀悼一段早逝的爱。
28.到现在我才明白，爱上一个没有女朋友的男人，是多么幸运的一件事。
Library Generations
Generations in Today’s U.S. Workforce
• Traditionalists (born before 1946) aka
Matures, WW II Generation, etc.
• Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964)
• Generation X (born 1965-1980) aka
Gen X Statistics
• 51 million (17% of US population, 15.4% of Colorado population)
• Lowest birth rate year: 1976 • In 2000, only 25.9% of librarians
were ages 16-39 (Gen X / Millennial) see /eeo2000
• Mad magazine
• Assassinations—JFK, RFK, MLK
Baby Boomers Statistics
• At about 77 million strong, Boomers represent nearly 27% of the U.S. population (In CO. they represent 31.4% of the population)
• Over 32 million are over the age of 50 (51%=female; 49%=male)
• By the year 2030, Boomers will make up about 20% of the population.
From Demographic Profile provided by MetLife Mature Market Institute (Based on 2005 projections)
英译中 原文 (中国日报)
一、China’s Year of the Gragon baby boomChina is in the midst of a baby-making boom, as couples try to ensure that their children are born during the Y ear of the Dragon, which began Monday. The dragon is considered the most auspicious zodiac sign in Chinese culture. Once reserved for the emperor, it is believed to bring strength and good luck.Parents are sparing no expense to prepare for their dragon babies. As a result, nannies in Beijing have been able to double their rates. And the effects won't end there. The baby boomlet means all those dragon babies destined for such greatness will soon be locked in fierce competition for spots in China's best schools, as the dragon babies of the year 2000 are now.我的译文：二、Living in :V ancouverThe access from a booming and dense downtown to the great outdoors is nearly unrivalled in North American cities. Nearby options include kayaking around the city, skiing on frosted peaks and mountain biking through the rainforest. "It's a giant playground," said Julie Desaulniers, a transplant from Montreal who lives in North V ancouver with her family. "The north shore is a mountain biking mecca and I run on rainforest trails every weekend."Hollywood has set up permanently in V ancouver and it is where many movies and TV shows are filmed, including the Twilight series. Enterprising folks have even set up tours for the Twi-hards who come seeking some scent of Bella and Edward.我的译文三、Is Facebook worth $100 billion ?$100 billion: That‘s the number that has been tossed around Wall Street in recent weeks as the social-networking juggernaut quietly began the process of becoming a publically traded company. Y esterday, investors finally got the information they needed to make a more informed choice as Facebook filed papers with government regulators declaring its intent to sell stock to the public.Facebook‘s S-1 was full of information and little factoids that, up until now, were closely guarded secrets of the notoriously enigmatic Silicon V alley phenom. For the first time, the public saw how much money Facebook has made over the years – and how it spends it. With this information finally public, investors can now come up with their own valuation for Facebook.我的译文：四、Walking in London is so much funI had been expecting to walk into work today: I had assumed the strikes included the Tube and was almost disappointed to discover that the trains would be running as usual. I migh t go by foot anyway. Walking is a neglected pleasure. We don‘t do it often enough with the express intent of enjoying ourselves. We see it as the way to get somewhere quickly rather than a soothing way to spend half an hour or more. But it also opens our eyes to what has been there all along.我的译文五、Why you wouldn’t want to be famous ?These days, it‘s not an assumption so much as a statistical fact that young people put fame and fortune at the top of their life ―to do‖ lists. Why do they put fame aheadof stuff like ―be the best mechanic I can be‖ or ―raise a good family‖? Because it‘s a cultural axiom that being famous is awesome, and anything less is for chumps.But there are a few things people who assume that should know. We‘ll go ahead and define fame as the ability to be recognized anywhere by anybody who logs whatever the national daily average of TV and Internet foreplay is. This ability isn‘t all it‘s cracked up to be, and here‘s why.我的译文六、Being a parent is easy and intuitive , correct ?The prevailing ethos about being a parent is that it's mostly intuitive and uniformly joyful, even though the news, and our own lives, are full of those who found it so conspicuously otherwise that they made an utter mess of actual human beings. This mythology has two effects. One is that parents who don't feel happy or competent are made to feel like freaks—and to just keep quiet about the fact. The other is that this makes everyone believe not only that anyone can be a parent, but also that everyone ought to do it, even those who seem by character or inclination to be ill equipped. When I was in college I read a book by Ellen Peck called "The Baby Trap" about the virtues of choosing childlessness. It seemed completely insurrectionary. It still does.我的译文七、Why Men Have a Harder Time Making Friend ?When men hit their 30s, many cling to their high school and college friends. And if these don't last, men have a hard time forming new friendships. I'm not talking about work-out partners and neighbors you pound a few beers with while ribs are grilling, I'm talking about confidants. People who you are willing to share your innermost selfto because you feel it will be valued and accepted (regardless of what evils lurk there). Women are fantastic at cultivating these relationships. Women spend substantial time and energy to creating intimate relationships, safe havens and people that care about the good things that happen to them. Men? Not so much. With one exception: Men who get married. With wives in charge of their social life, men get a free pass to a rich social life.八、Are you a save-orexic or a splurge aholicExperts say the way we spend, save and invest is often dictated by deep-seated psychological issues relating to self-worth, security and status. It is not a coincidence that we borrow terms from the consulting couch to talk about our spending, such as ‗retail therapy' and ‗shopaholic'.A study by Professor Karen Pine, author of Sheconomics, a book about women and money, confirms many use shopping as an emotional outlet.Eight out of ten admit they spend when they are miserable, or hit the stores to compensate for something lacking in their life.Financial experts say another female tribe uses money as a security blanket and lives under a self-imposed austerity regime that would make George Osborne blanch. 我的译文九、Steve Jobs’ Love Letter Wrote For His WifeWe didn't know much about each other twenty years ago. We were guided by our intuition; you swept me off my feet. It was snowing when we got married at the Ahwahnee. Y ears passed, kids came, good times, hard times, but never bad times. Ourlove and respect has endured and grown. We've been through so much together and here we are right back where we started 20 years ago - older and wiser - with wrinkles on our faces and hearts. We now know many of life's joys, sufferings, secrets and十、Diary of a Separation---A big effort to make it a happy birthdayI like birthdays. I like fuss, a grand gesture. X can't understand the fuss. It's about upbringing, I think: his parents unceremoniously hand him something - not even wrapped - at some point within a few months of the date. I'm fairly sure they don't know when it is. For me, birthdays mean surprises, parties, over-excited children blowing out candles on sponge cakes. Like pencil marks on the wall, they are the backbone around which you hang family rituals. Birthdays are also a way to make up for the failings - perceived or real - of the past 12 months.我的译文十一、Canada in RV"Y ou are in black bear country. On cycling and walking trails, sing or ring your bell before bends to avoid surprising one. If you are attacked, act dead." My kids were thrilled when they read the leaflet - we were desperate to see a bear or a moose, despite the advertised dangers.More importantly, we had discovered what we'd been seeking on our three-week exploration of rugged, enchanting (and only occasionally threatening) Maritime Canada, a region in the south-east of the country surrounded and shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. It's home to wildernesses largely untamed by human hand, playgrounds where we could camp under the stars within earshot of waves crashing on the beach.十二、T ake a break from work : One year sabbatical to travelDo you secretly thought of what you think is a great project: a long journey? A gap year is just for you, to see the end of the world. Bid farewell to the daily routines. With a little planning and a maximum of passion for life, this great dream can come true, without being too complicated or expensive!Who has not dreamed to temporarily leave work, family, friends - and all obligations that are intimately connected - to go on an adventure? Far, very far at the other end of十三、Understanding your dreamsProsecution, cold sweats, incredible and comical adventures... Our imaginations give it to the heart while we are asleep. Far from trivial, movies that pass before our eyes are meaningful. The ancients saw the vehicle between God and people. We now know that dreams lead us deep within ourselves. They advise us, guide us, and send us the signals when things do not go in right direction. Dreams can solve our problems, make us more creative and even heal us. Our nights offer us valuable tools. It would十四、Learn T o Say NoSaying no is not in itself a very difficult task. It relates everything that is in our minds with this little word, which makes it so difficult to pronounce. Before you learn to say no, you must first identify the nature of the thoughts that accompany the word. Y ou say yourself "If I say no, others will discredit me and not call me anymore" or "I always say yes so that others will like me?" If this is the case, it is likely that these thoughts are false and you make absolute die hard. To rectify this, a strategy is to ask yourself if your conclusions are realistic and that will make you to really use it. The十五、fast-food marriageMarriages in modern society are like French fries produced on restaurant assembly lines, coming and going in the twinkle of an eye. There is flash marriage and flash divorce. Y oung men and women may get married soon after their first date, and then file for divorce not long after the wedding. Marriage is treated like a game. Getting married and divorced is just like having a meal in a fast-food restaurant, that‘s where the term ―fast-food marriage‖ comes from.With an increasing number of fast-food marriages, we may see fewer long-lasting marriages, like十六、Researchers recently discovered a gene that regulates the duration of sleep an individual needs. The new findings may explain why some people appear to have an internal alarm clock, and can wake up on their own. It may also explain why some people are light sleepers, able to operate on only a few hours of sleep.The research was conducted by members of the Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) of Munich. The gene the team identified is called ABCC9 and has been nicknamed the ―Thatcher gene‖ in honor of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, famous for needing as little as four hours of sleep a night.Researchers discovered that people who had two copies of one common variant of ABCC9 slept十七、100-foot diet100-foot diet is a diet that consists mostly or exclusively of food grown in one's garden.The 100-foot diet emphasizes on reducing one's carbon footprint by growing most of the food you consume closer to home, the distance from the garden to your dinner table is within 100 feet. With health and affordability in mind, more people are taking the plunge and are growing their own fruits and vegetables.Major benefits of 100-foot diet include:1. Eat more nutritious food, which leads to better health2. Reduce your exposure to unwanted, toxic pesticides3. Increased food security4. Reduce excessive packaging十八、常玩手机警惕“手机脸”It is believed that smartphone and laptop use, could cause facial skin and muscle to lose its elasticity as people spend an increasing amount of time sat with their heads bent.Confirming the condition, coined 'smartphone face', Dr Mervyn Patterson of the Woodford Medical group said: 'If you sit for hours with your head bent slightly forward, staring at your iPhone or laptop screen, you may shorten the neck muscles and increase the gravitational pull on十九、爸爸太忙就租个“钟点爸爸”？―Hourly dad (or hired dad)‖ is a newly created term where a man is hired to take a child to and from school, play games and work out with the child. He is paid by the hour and doesn‘t need to help the child with his/her homework.Hourly dads are needed because many parents are too busy to take care of their children or children from single-parent families (of a single mother in particular) may need someone to spend time with them like a father.Experts said that this idea was created with good intentions, and there is demand in the market. But parents are irreplaceable in a child‘s life, you cannot randomly hire someone to a ct as his/her二十、隔离尘世的black-hole resortAfter years of creating destinations bristling with connective gadgets, resorts are now trumpeting their unreachability heralding the advent of so-called black-hole resorts, where mobile phones and internet signals are banned, no televisions available and even alarm clocks are frowned upon.All gadgets were locked away in the resort safe and instead clients focused on themselves and those around them.There is definitely a growing appetite out there for this kind of technology-free holidays; it's almost the 'anti-trend' or reverse of the proliferation we saw a few years ago in state of the art二十一、网购时代的monitor shoppingMonitor shopping is another form of window shopping, except that instead of wandering in stores, all you have to do is to log onto a shopping website. Y ou‘re online only browsing, not looking for anything in particular because you can‘t afford it or you don‘t need any of them, but you enjoy looking anyway. Maybe you‘ll save something in your favorites or shopping cart for when you do。
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American Attitudes Toward… Cell Etiquette
Do not allow cell phones to ring in class or while at movies, theatres and other performances. If the phone rings, turn it off. Do not talk to the caller. caller. Inappropriate cell phone use is considered rude behavior. Never speak loudly on the phone . . . People around you might ask you to reduce the tone of your voice. Americans usually don’t like noisy people.
THE COUNTRY
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► Physical Features ► The Map ► National Anthem ► The Climate ► Ethnic diversity ► Social customs ► Etiquette and Manners ► Famous Inventors ► Most Popular Sports
United States of America, (2010 estimated. pop. 309,033,553 ), estimated. pop. 309,033, (9,166,598 sq km), in North America. The United States is the world's 166, km), America. third largest country in population and in area. It consists of 50 states area. and a federal district. The conterminous (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) district. United States stretches across central North America from the Atlantic Ocean on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west, and from Canada on the north to Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico on the south. south. The state of Alaska is located in extreme NW North America between the Arctic and Pacific oceans and is bordered by Canada on the east. east. The state of Hawaii, an island chain, is situated in the east central Pacific Ocean (3,400 km) SW of San Francisco. Washington, D.C., is Francisco. the capital of the United States, and New York is its largest city. city.
陕西省2021年中考英语试题(含答案解析)
陕西省2021年中考英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、完型填空Long ago and faraway, there lived an old man and woman. One day, while the woman ] clothes in the river, she saw a great big orange on the water moving slowly towards her. Excitedly, she caught (he orange and decided 2 it home to eat.When the woman began to open the orange, suddenly, jumped out a little lovely boy! The man and woman didn't know 3. But they felt very happy and named the boyBobonaro, or Orange Boy. As time went by, the boy became very strong and brave.Life was wonderful until some robbers (盗贼)moved onto a nearby island. The robbers were always stealing 4 things from the people. Bobonaro wanted to drive all of them away. So he put some of his mother's delicious food into 5 box and left home with it fbr the island. Along (he way, he met a dog, a monkey and a bird. Bobonaro gave each of6 some food and helped them a lol. So (hey became good friends. 7 he told themabout his problem, each of the three friends said, "I will help you get the robbers away."8 the help of his three friends, Bobonaro drove the robbers away successfully.He and his friends returned home with the valuable things that 9 by the robbers. All the people in the town 1() so happy to sec their things back that they cheered and called him a hero.1. A. washes B. is washing C. was washing D. washed2. A. take B. to take C. throw D. to throw3.A. how they should doB. how should they doC. what they should doD. what should they do4. A. many B. much C. little D. few5. A. a B. an C. the D. /6. A. they B. their C. them D. theirs7. A. Unless B. If C. Before D. When8. A. In B. On C. With D. At9. A. stole B. were stolen C. steal D. are stolen10. A. is B. was C. are D. were要求:1.参考表格提示内容，可适当发挥；2.语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；3.文章不得出现你的任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）；4.词数：不少于70词。
U.S Aging Baby Boomers 美国婴儿潮一代进入老龄
As the Baby Boomers continue to enter retirement, the U.S. faces one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in its history. The baby boom ran from 1946 to 1960, during which time the fertility rate in the United States was nearly twice its 20th century average. Because a high proportion -- slightly under a quarter -- of the current population was born in that period, their age has a strong influence on the average of the population. Thus the U.S. is, on average, growing older because of the baby boomers. This shift has strong implications for factors that depend on the age distribution of the population, like per-person productivity, health care costs, the savings rate, and social security funding.78 million of us will begin turning 65 in 2011. over the next 18 years between 3 and 4 million of us will do so each year. Our investment philosophy will change, like a ship at sea, slowly and inexerably from growth to income. The nearly $6T that we control in investments will become driven by our need for income to support our retirement lifestyle. A further $7T of inherited wealth will move to our generation over the same time frame. Those who manage their portfolios to support their income needs with a more Graham-like approach will succeed. Those who choose to speculate will have less chance of success. Dividends at a reasonable price will supplant growth at a reasonable price for at least two decades.Investments that give us monthly income - bonds, dividend paying stocks, bank CDs - will take precedence over growth oriented portfolio elements. Retail and institutional investors will aim for income as a significant component of their wealth strategy. The resulting move of corporate balance sheets assets to the bottom line (for dividend distribution) from top line management reward devices will shake the corporate boards' world. Bonds from firms with debt to equity ratios less than 1:1 will command a premium; those from more highly geared firms will trade at discounts and demand higher yields for the perceived increase in risk. The yield on the S&P 500 was once 10%. Will it happen again? The direction is certainly clear. Low debt, strong free cash flow, sustainable dividend paying companies will be more valued than growth firms heavily endebted that share little or none of their profits with their stakeholders Who Benefits from an Aging PopulationFor all its difficulties, the Boomers’ retirement will have very definite benefits for some aspects of the U.S. economy. On the whole, the leisure, health care, and financial industries are likely to benefit most.Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) stand to benefit from an increase in senior traffic, as both derive a large percentage of their income from passengers over 55. Royal Caribbean in particular has more than doubled its market capitalization in the last five years, and may continue to benefit as more seniors gravitate toward warmer-weather vacations. Retirement means more time to one’s self, and for many Boomers, that means time to travel. This is the generation of Woodstock and Timothy Leary; they have an expansive worldview and enjoy extending their horizons.Merck (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE) are pharmaceutical giants that will almost certainly benefit as seniors require more prescriptions and Medicare coverage is expanded. Advanced Medical Optics (EYE), which manufactures products for cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and contact lens care, stands to benefit as well.Walgreen Company (WAG), Rite Aid (RAD), CVS (CVS) are retail drugstores where senior citizens purchase their drugs.NBTY (NTY), Leiner Health Products, and Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR)are nutritional supplements manufacturers. As an increasing number of senior citizens consume more healthcare dollars, many of these elderly consumers will also consume more preventive medicines, including the dietary supplements.AmerisourceBergen Corporation (Holding Co) (ABC), Cardinal Health (CAH), and McKesson (MCK) are wholesalers who distribute branded and generic drugs to pharmacies, where senior citizens purchase their drugs.Affordable Residential Communities (ARC), which manages more than 350 senior living communities nationwide, has seen solid appreciation over the last five years as analysts anticipate strong growth in demand for senior housing.Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) offers senior living facilities which cater to independent and assisted living seniors. They also have been selected to assist in many elderly housing expansion projects.Merrill Lynch (MER), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Principal Financial Group (PFG), and MetLife (MET), all of which have invested substantial resources in developing their retirement services, will likely reap large rewards as retirement assets under management grow over the next decade. For many Boomers, retirement will require specialized financial planning as life expectancies expand and estate planning becomes more complex.BlackRock (BLK), Goldman Sachs Group (GS), and Lehman Brothers Fin SA (LEH)all manage pension funds for large institutional investors and will likely benefit as companies are forced to commit more capital toward funding their pension obligations.Stryker (SYK)offers surgical drills, saws, rasps and even cement mixers. Orthopaedic Implants segment manufactures replacement joints, spinal rods, screws, as well as many other implants. Stryker also offers rehabilitation services in over 31 states. Zimmer Holdings (ZMH) offers similar services.Stericycle collects and disposes of medical waste. An aging population uses more medical services than a younger population and consequently produces more medical waste for companies like Stericycle.Cosmetic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery equipment,wholesale suppliers and vendors of Cosmetic surgery technology all stand to profit from the aging baby boomer generation. In big boomer cities such as Phoenix Arizona plastic surgery is a soaring trade. The new economy has crated a boom in cosmetic procedures and the tech market in this field will flourish. Check out the stocks in Allergan (botox) if you have any question of ROI.Impact on Medicare and Social SecurityMost immediately, the Boomers will begin to draw government benefits such as Social Security and Medicare. Both entitlement programs will be exceedingly costly. In 2006, Social Security cost U.S. taxpayers about 4.2% of GDP, or approximately $554 billion. This figure is expected to increase to 6.2% of GDP by 2030, and to continue rising.Meanwhile, the potential long-term costs of Medicare are even more severe. Currently, Medicare costs U.S. taxpayers about $230 billion per year, or 3.1% of GDP. However, these figures are expected to rise dramatically over the next 20 years as more Boomers pass age 75. In fact, government analysts estimate that by 2018, Medicare will have surpassed Social Security in terms of its annual cost.Given these figures, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees stated in their 2007 Annual Report that, “…currently p rojected long-run growth rates [for the programs] are not sustainable under current financing arrangements.” Translation: Either long-term-benefits must decrease, or taxes must increase if benefits are to continue at their current levels.Dependence on Foreign CountriesThis quandary poses several difficulties for the U.S. government and for taxpayers. If current budget deficit levels persist, the federal government will be forced to pay for Social Security and Medicare by issuing new debt in the form of U.S. Treasury bonds. While this may lend long-term support to the price of the U.S. dollar, it will also allow foreign buyers—mostly Chinese and Japanese—to exert greater control over long-term U.S. interest rates.Such a situation could become precarious if foreign buyers perceive that Treasuries no longer represent the best investment for their export-driven foreign currency reserves. For example, if euro-denominated government bonds become more attractive on a long-term basis, foreign buyers may liquidate Treasuries in large numbers, in which case long-term U.S. interest rates would soar. The resulting impact on U.S. credit and real estate markets could be severe.Labor Burden on Younger WorkersFor taxpayers, the Boomers’ retirement means that younger workers will have to bear a much larger burden in order to support the burgeoning ranks of retirees. Currently, there are 3.3 U.S. workers to support each retiree, but by 2030, this number will fall to only two. Given the political clout that seniors have and are likely to retain in the future, an increase in payroll taxes to support the Boomers’ needs seems entirely plausible. Extrapolated over a 10 to 20-year period, such an increase could represent a significant drag on U.S. economic growth. While increases in per-worker productivity may offset some of this burden, it remains to be seen how the U.S. will deal with what is arguably one of the most difficult financial burdens it has ever faced.。
Coco寻梦环游记-英文-故事-ppt
He runs to his grandfather's cemetery and decides to borrow his great-great-grandfather's guitar.
He gets the guitar. He is very happy because he has a guitar and he could play.
Miguel flees his relatives to search of de la Cruz, whom he believes to be his greatgreat-grandfather.
Miguel teams up with Hector, a scheming skeleton who claims to know de la Cruz, on his journey to find the song god.
There, Miguel meets up with his deceased relatives and learns he can only return to the world of the living with a dead relative's blessing.
But great-great-grandmother Imelda inserts a no-music condition into her blessing
Mig was thrown into the cave for the discovery of the song god's crime, he reunited with the same one Ekotto, when it came to Coco, they found that Ekotto was Mig’s great-great-grandfather.
Coco寻梦环游记英文故事全文可读
Grandma angrily smashes Miguel "s guitar, Miguel feel sad and angry.
He runs away from home, enters for the music competition to realize his dream, but he doesn ’ t have a guitar, so he thinks of his great-great-grandfather Cruz.
Until Ekotto arrived, a reunion of former partner, just solved a dusty memories, song god is jealous of Ekotto ’ s talent, when Ekotto want to go back home, the song god poisoned him, and he also made the music of Ekotto as his own, he become a song god, enjoying the popularity of the people, and Ekotto was forgotten by the world.
The family was moved and embraced.
One year later, a happy family of three was reunited. And they enjoyed the family life happily.
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This film tells us : 1.Family is the most important thing of the world. 2. Never forget how much your family loves you. 3. Death is not a farewell, but being forgotten is.
VOA英语美国习惯用语讲座(文本)第129讲babyboomers
标题：VOA英语美国习惯用语讲座（文本）：-第129讲 baby boomers; yuppies音频地址：Sound/lesson129.mp3内容：baby boomersyuppies 今天我们要给大家讲解两个反应美国经济和社会变化的俗语。
在第二次世界大战期间，美国一共有一千三百万人参军服役。
他们当中有许多人由于战争而没有时间完成自己的婚姻大事。
因此在1945年战争结束后，他们就纷纷开始组织家庭，生儿育女。
在这方面，他们也确实是紧追直赶，成绩辉煌。
在1946年到1964年这将近二十年的时间里，美国的人口急剧增加，新生婴儿的人数一共有七千八百万人。
美国人为这一代人起了一个名字： baby boomers。
大家都知道，baby是指小孩。
Boomer是来自boom这个字。
Boom有的时候可以解释成：大声的爆炸。
但是在这里，它的意思是:：飞速的发展。
这也就是美国当时人口增长的情况。
在46年到64年之间出生的人，被称为baby boomers。
他们当中不少人在事业方面已经有了成就。
美国前总统克林顿就是一个突出的例子。
请听下面这个例句： "President Bill Clinton's election in 1992 was a transfer of power from the old generation to the new generation -- he's the first baby boomer to be elected to the White House." 这句话的意思是："克林顿总统1992年竞选获胜象征着美国政权从老一代转移到新一代。
克林顿是战后人口飞速增长期间出生的那一代人当中第一个当选为总统的。
" 当选为总统毕竟是极少数人的事。
那末，其他baby boomers的情况又是如何呢? 我们今天要讲的第二个俗语就和这个问题有关。
industry baby听后感
industry baby听后感
"Industry Baby"听后感。
"Industry Baby"是由Lil Nas X和Jack Harlow合作的一首歌曲，这首歌的节奏感强烈，歌词内容也充满了力量和自信。
这首歌
曲传达了对社会的态度，表达了对自由和个性的追求。
在这首歌曲中，歌手们展现了他们对自己的信心和对社会的态度。
他们用强烈的语言和节奏表达了对传统观念和社会束缚的反抗，呼吁人们敢于做自己，不受外界的限制和质疑。
除了歌词内容，这首歌的音乐也非常有力量，充满了活力和激情。
整首歌曲的编曲和节奏都让人不由自主地跟着音乐一起摇摆。
这种强烈的音乐表达方式让人感受到了歌手们内心的决心和力量，
也让人对自己的生活充满了动力和勇气。
总的来说，"Industry Baby"是一首充满力量和自信的歌曲，它
让人感受到了对自由和个性的追求，也让人对自己的生活充满了希
望和勇气。
这首歌曲不仅仅是一首流行歌曲，更是一种对生活态度
的表达，让人感受到了音乐的力量和魅力。
双语教案：《baby bye》
双语教案：《baby bye》双语教案：《Baby Bye》一、教学目标1. 帮助学生掌握“Baby Bye”这首儿歌的旋律和歌词。
2. 提高学生在英语和汉语之间的语言切换能力。
3. 增强学生的身体协调能力。
二、教学重难点1. 教学重点：帮助学生熟练掌握“Baby Bye”的旋律和歌词。
2. 教学难点：让学生在语言切换和身体协调中体验这首儿歌的乐趣。
三、教学准备1. 准备“Baby Bye”的儿歌音频和视频。
2. 准备一些可供学生模仿的道具，如小熊玩具、小帽子等。
四、教学过程1. 导入（5分钟）首先，老师播放“Baby Bye”的儿歌音频，让学生感受这首儿歌的旋律。
然后，老师带领学生一起哼唱，并让他们初步了解歌词。
2. 学习歌词（10分钟）老师逐句讲解歌词，并让学生模仿和学习。
对于某些具有特殊含义的词汇，老师可以结合实物或图片进行讲解，帮助学生理解。
3. 学习动作（15分钟）老师演示儿歌中的动作，并让学生模仿。
老师可以按照歌词的顺序，逐句讲解和演示动作，并让学生在模仿中逐渐掌握。
4. 语言切换练习（10分钟）老师用英语和汉语分别演唱儿歌，并让学生跟着哼唱。
老师可以逐步增加英语歌词的比例，让学生在语言切换中熟悉和理解。
5. 表演环节（15分钟）老师让学生分组进行表演，每组可以推选一名学生担任“小歌手”，其他学生则扮演各种角色进行配合。
老师可以给予学生一些奖励和鼓励，提高他们的参与度和积极性。
6. 评估与总结（5分钟）老师对学生的学习成果进行评估，包括学生对歌词的掌握程度、动作的协调性以及语言切换的能力等。
老师对学生的学习情况进行总结，并提出相应的建议和改进措施。
五、教学反思1. 回顾学生在学习过程中的表现，分析他们在掌握歌词、动作和语言切换方面存在的问题。
2. 总结本次教学的成功之处和需要改进的地方，为后续的教学提供参考。
3. 根据学生的学习情况，思考如何更好地引导和帮助他们掌握知识，提高他们的身体协调能力和语言切换能力。
Unit 2 The Population Surprise
I. Title
The change of the world population is a surprise, making people surprised.
II. Author
Max Singer earned a B.A. at Columbia College and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence (法学) from Harvard Law School. Max Singer is a policy analyst. Through his firm, The Potomac Organization, he consults and does public policy research for business, government, and non-governmental organizations.
4. How is world population distributed? Asia(亚洲) 35.13亿 Europe(欧洲) 7.28亿 Africa(非洲) 7.3亿 Oceania(大洋洲) 2900万人 South America(南美洲) 3.25亿 North America(北美洲) 4.62亿 5. How many people are there in Shandong Province? 94 million 6. How many people are there in Ji’nan? 8 million
Part I (para. 1) – Population prediction: fifty years from now world population will decline. Part II (para. 2-7) – Several different kinds of opinions about population growth. Part III (para. 8 -16 ): Essential factors that affect human population – family’s choices, modernity and human values. Part IV (last para.) – Implication: the world population depends on human decisions.
人教新目标初中英语八年级上册期中复习阅读理解专项练习
人教新目标初中英语八年级上册期中复习阅读理解专项练习一① How do you spend your free time? Playing sports or seeing moves? Do you want to live a different after-school life? How about mixing into elements of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产元素). Here are four examples.①Ki Chenxi, an 11- year-old girl, is at No. 2 Primary School in Yinchuan. Her school brings traditional (传统的) Chinese culture into the after-school activities. Li is interested in tie-dye (扎染). She can make toys and clothes after learning for more than a year, “In the past, I had too much homework to do. But now I can do what I want to do in my free time. I enjoy it.” she said.① It is on Saturday afternoon. A group of children of all ages are following Zhu Wei in Zimbabwe (津巴布韦). Zhu, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, teaches them tai chi. These children like ai chi. They think tai chi helps them keep healthy and study better.① When Antoine, an international student from Rwanda (卢旺达), first watched the dragon dance, he was surprised and could not wait to join in it. In 2015, Antoine built the first international student dragon dance team in his school. Now the team has about 100 students from different countries.①Chloe from Canada is a paper-cutting lover. Every Sunday, she learns paper-cutting from Mrs Smith. The girl can easily cut butterflies, horses, flowers and so on. Last weekend, Chloe made a paper-cutting work of Binbin and Nini. She felt excited to see it shown on the school wall.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
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Baby Boomers is the name given to the generation of Americans who were born in a baby boom following World War II. The Boomers were born between 1944 and 1964. The oldest wave of the Baby Boomers is currently considering retirement options and looking at ways to make their elder years meaningful.The youngest group of Baby Boomers are managing the Millennials and Generation-X groups of employees - and in some cases, being managed by them.Generation X,commonly abbreviated to Gen X, is the generation born after the Western Post–World War II baby boom. Demographers and commentators use birth dates ranging from the early 1960s to the early 1980s.Generation X encompasses the 44 to 50 million Americans born between 1965 and 1980. This generation marks the period of birth decline after the baby boom and is significantly smaller than previous and succeeding generations.Members of Generation X are largely in their 30’s and early 40’s. On the whole, they are more ethnically diverse and better educated than the Baby Boomers. Over 60% of Generation X attended college.Generation X legal professionals hold junior partner, senior associate, mid-level paralegal and mid-level support staff positions in law firms. They also hold middle-management positions in the government, corporate legal departments and other legal practice environments.Below are a few common characteristics of Generation X.Individualistic: Generation X came of age in an era of two-income families, rising divorce rates and a faltering economy. Women were joining the workforce in large numbers, spawning an age of “latch-key” children. As a result, Generation X is independent, resourceful and self-sufficient.In the workplace, Generation X values freedom and responsibility. Many in this generation display a casual disdain for authority and structured work hours. They dislike being micro-managed and embrace a hands-off management philosophy.Technologically Adept:The Generation X mentality reflects a shift from a manufacturing economy to a service economy. The first generation to grow up with computers, technology is woven into their lives.As law firms and corporate legal departments integrate new technological tools, Generation X has learned and adapted. This generation is comfortable using PDAs, cellphones, e-mail, laptops, Blackberrys and other technology employed in the legal workplace.Flexible: Many Gen Xers lived through tough economic times in the 1980s and saw their workaholic parents lose hard-earned positions. Thus, Generation X is less committed to one employer and more willing to change jobs to get ahead than previous generations. They adapt well to change and are tolerant of alternative lifestyles. Generation X is ambitious and eager to learn new skills but want to accomplish things on their own terms.Value Work/Life Balance:Unlike previous generations, members of Generation X work to live rather than live to work. They appreciate fun in the workplace and espouse a work hard/play hard mentality. Generation X managers often incorporate humor and games into work activities.Generation YBorn in the mid-1980's and later, Generation Y legal professionals are in their 20s and are just entering the workforce. With numbers estimated as high as 70 million, Generation Y (also known as the Millennials) is the fastest growing segment of today’s workforce. As law firms compete for available talent, employers cannot ignore the needs, desires and attitudes of this vast generation.Below are a few common traits that define Generation Y.Tech-Savvy: Generation Y grew up with technology and rely on it to perform their jobs better. Armed with BlackBerrys, laptops, cellphones and other gadgets,Generation Y is plugged-in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This generation prefers to communicate through e-mail and text messaging rather than face-to-face contact and prefers webinars and online technology to traditional lecture-based presentations.Family-Centric: T he fast-track has lost much of its appeal for Generation Y who is willing to trade high pay for fewer billable hours, flexible schedules and a better work/life balance. While older generations may view this attitude as narcissistic or lacking commitment, discipline and drive, Generation Y legal professionals have a different vision of workplace expectations and prioritize family over work.Achievement-Oriented: Nurtured and pampered by parents who did not want to make the mistakes of the previous generation, Generation Y is confident, ambitious and achievement-oriented. They have high expectations of their employers, seek out new challenges and are not afraid to question authority. Generation Y wants meaningful work and a solid learning curve.Team-Oriented: As children, Generation Y participated in team sports, play groups and other group activities.They value teamwork and seek the input and affirmation of others. Part of a no-person-left-behind generation, Generation Y is loyal, committed and wants to be included and involved.Attention-Craving:Generation Y craves attention in the forms of feedback and guidance. They appreciate being kept in the loop and seek frequent praise and reassurance. Generation Y may benefit greatly from mentors who can help guide and develop their young careers.。