适合高中生拓展阅读的英语美文
高中英语推荐课外阅读文章10篇
高中英语推荐课外阅读文章10篇A lifetime friendshipThomas Jefferson and James Madison met in 1776. Could it have been any other year? They worked together starting then to further American Revolution and later to shape the new scheme of government. From the work sprang a friendship perhaps incomparable in intimacy1 and the trustfulness of collaboration and induration. It lasted 50 years. It included pleasure and utility but over and above them, there were shared purpose, a common end and an enduring goodness on both sides. Four and a half months before he died, when he was ailing, debt-ridden, and worried about his impoverished family, Jefferson wrote to his longtime friend. His words and Madison's reply remind us that friends are friends until death. They also remind us that sometimes a friendship has a bearing on things larger than the friendship itself, for has there ever been a friendship of greater public consequence than this one?"The friendship which has subsisted between us now half a century, the harmony of our po1itical principles and pursuits have been sources of constant happiness to me through that long period. If ever the earth has beheld6 a system of administration conducted with a single and steadfast eye to the general interest and happiness of those committed to it, one which, protected by truth, can never known reproach, it is that to which our lives have been devoted. To myself you have been a pillar of support throughout life. Take care of me when dead and be assured that I should leave with you my last affections."A week later Madison replied-"You cannot look back to the long period of our private friendship and political harmony with more affecting recollections than I do. If they are a source of pleasure to you, what aren’t they not to be to me? We cannot be deprived of the happy consciousness of the pure devotion to the public good with Which we discharge the trust committed to us and I indulge a confidence that sufficient evidence will find in its way to another generation to ensure, after we are gone, whatever of justice may be withheld9 whilst we are here. "推荐词汇：1. intimacy n. 熟悉；亲近2. collaboration n. 合作3. impoverished adj. 穷困的；无力的4. beheld v. 注视着（原形为behold）5. devoted adj. 忠诚的；献身的6. withheld v. 克制；隐瞒（原形是withhold）God Had to Be FairWe always knew our daughter Kendall was going be a performer of some sort. She entertained people in our small town by putting on shows on our front porch when she was only three or four. Blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and beautiful, she sang like a little angel and mesmerized everyone.When Kendall was five, we began to notice that she was blinking a lot and clearing her throat frequently. We had her tested for allergies, but the doctor said she wasn't allergic to anything at all. After the problem worsened, we took her to our local children's hospital where she was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome.It was pretty devastating because other children constantly made fun of her, and sadly, even a teacher teased her. When the tics were especially bad, Kendall had to wear a neck brace. She only had one or two friends, but that was okay because they were -- and continue to be -- real, the kind who stick by her, no matter what. Through all this, Kendall continued to sing and entertain. Remarkably, her tics disappeared when she sang.We took our daughter from doctor to doctor, but all they did was give her medication that just made it worse, so we decided to go the natural route. Through chiropractic therapy, changes in her diet, and other natural treatments, the tics gradually lessened.In 2005 when Kendall was sixteen, we thought she was pretty much out of the woods -- or at least heading in that direction. However, as if Tourette's Syndrome wasn't enough for a beautiful young girl to deal with, a freak accident happened.At a birthday party, Kendall hopped on a friend for a piggyback ride. He bent lower than she expected, and she jumped higher than he expected. Kendall flew over his back and landed on the cement floor -- on her neck. An ambulance rushed her to the hospital where she spent the next week, paralyzed from the neck down. Ironically, her biggest concern wasn't whether she would walk again, but whether she would be able to audition for American Idol.Doctors said Kendall had central cord syndrome. The pain was excruciating and required morphine tocontrol it. Sometimes it was so unbearable she had to bite down on a toothbrush to take her mind off it. As the days dragged on, feeling returned to her left side, but she was still paralyzed on the right. We didn't know for sure how much of her movement would ever come back.I believe Kendall wanted the American Idol audition so much that she willed herself to move again. One of her friends brought a microphone to the hospital and put it on her bed. Every day, Kendall tried hard to pick it up with her right hand. It was more important for her to pick up that mic than a spoon or fork.Sometimes we all cried because of the pain we witnessed. But on the day Kendall walked into the stadium to audition for American Idol -- a mere three months after her accident -- we cried tears of joy. And our tears turned into shouts when she was given a golden ticket to Hollywood.As a parent, you always think your child is the best ever -- that's just what parents do. But after seeing Kendall perform, I know she's one of the best, even though she didn't make it into the Top 24.Kendall is eighteen now, living every day to its fullest. She's recorded a CD with some of John Mellencamp's band members. She's also on CMT's Music City Madness for an original song and video, and is having some good success. I'm absolutely sure she's going to make it big some day. Kendall just puts it all in God's hands.When she was a little girl trying hard to be strong, she looked up at me, her big eyes brimming with tears, and asked me why she had to have Tourette's Syndrome. My heart ached to make the world right for mychild. But I looked right back at her and told her the truth as I see it."Kendall, God gave you a pure heart, an angelic voice, a strong mind, and a beautiful presence. With all of that, he had to make it fair for everyone else."推荐词汇：1. mesmerize v. 使……着迷2. allergy n. 过敏3. allergic adj. 过敏的（用法：be allergic to 对……过敏）4. devastating adj. 毁灭性的；令人震惊的5. brace n. 支架；括号v. 撑住6. remarkable adj. 不同寻常的7. lessened adj. 减少的8. hop v.跳9. idol n.偶像；红人10. mere adj. 仅仅的The Doll and the White RoseI hurried into the local department store to grab some last minute Christmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled to myself. I would be in here forever and I just had so much to do. Christmas was beginning to become such a drag. I kind of wished that I could just sleep through Christmas. But I hurried the best I could through all the people to the toy department. Once again I kind of mumbled to myself at the prices ofall these toys, and wondered if the grandkids would even play whit4 them. I found myself in the doll aisle5. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a little boy about 5 holding a lovely doll.He kept touching6 her hair and he held her so gently. I could not seem to help myself. I just kept looking over at the little boy and wondered who the doll was for. I watched him turn to a woman and he called his aunt by name and said, "Are you sure I don't have enough money?" She replied a bit impatiently, "You know that you don't have enough money for it." The aunt told the little boy not to go anywhere that she had to go and get some other things and would be back in a few minutes. And then she left the aisle. The boy continued to hold the doll.After a bit I asked the boy who the doll was for. He said, "It is the doll my sister wanted so badly for Christmas. She just knew that Santa would bring it. "I told him that maybe Santa was going to bring it. He said, "No, Santa can't go where my sister is.... I have to give the doll to my Mama to take to her. "I asked him where his sister was. He looked at me with the saddest eyes and said, "She was gone to be with Jesus. My Daddy says that Mamma is going to have to go be with her."My heart nearly stopped beating. Then the boy looked at me again and said, "I told my Daddy to tell my Mama not to go yet. I told him to tell her to wait till I got back from the store." Then he asked me if I wanted to see his picture. I told him I'd love to. He pulled out some picture he'd had taken at the front of the store. He said, "I want my Mama to take this with her so the doesn't ever forget me. I love my Mama so very much and I wish she did not have to leave me. But Daddy says she will need to be with my sister."I saw that the little boy had lowered his head and had grown so quiet. While he was not looking I reached into my purse and pulled out a handful of bills. I asked the little boy, "Shall we count that money one more time?" He grew excited and said, "Yes, I just know it has to be enough." So I slipped my money in with his and we began to count it. Of course it was plenty for the doll. He softly said, "Thank you Jesus for giving me enough money." Then the boy said, "I just asked Jesus to give me enough money to buy this doll so Mama can take it with her to give my sister. And he heard my prayer. I wanted to ask him give for enough to buy my Mama a white rose, but I didn't ask him, but he gave me enough to buy the doll and a rose for my Mama. She loves white rose so much. "In a few minutes the aunt came back and I wheeled my cart away.I could not keep from thinking about the little boy as I finished my shopping in a totally different spirit than when I had started. And I kept remembering a story I had seen in the newspaper several days earlier about a drunk driver hitting a car and killing a little girl and the Mother was in serious condition. The family was deciding on whether to remove the life support. Now surely this little boy did not belong with that story.Two days later I read in the paper where the family had disconnected the life support and the young woman had died. I could not forget the little boy and just kept wondering if the two were somehow connected. Later that day, I could not help myself and I went out and bought some white roses and took them to the funeral home where the young woman was. And there she was holding a lovely white rose, the beautiful doll, and the picture of the little boy in the store. I left there in tears, their life changed forever. The love that little boy had for his little sister and his mother was overwhelming. And in a split second a drunk driver had ripped the life of that little boy to pieces.推荐词汇1. grab v.抓住；理解2. grumble v. 抱怨；嘟囔3. mumble v.嘟囔；含糊的说4. whit n.一点；丝毫5. touching adj.令人感动的6. split v 劈开；adj.分开的7. rip v. 撕开8. ripped adj. 喝醉的；吸毒的（美国俚语）A Plate of PeasMy grandfather died when I was a small boy, and my grandmother started staying with us for about six months every year. She lived in a room that doubled as my father's office, which we referred to as "the back room." She carried with her a powerful aroma. I don't know what kind of perfume she used, but it was the double-barreled, ninety-proof, knockdown, render-the-victim-unconscious, moose-killing variety. She kept it in a huge atomizer and applied it frequently and liberally. It was almost impossible to go into her room and remain breathing for any length of time. When she would leave the house to go spend six months with my Aunt Lillian, my mother and sisters would throw open all the windows, strip the bed, and take out the curtains and rugs. Then they would spend several days washing and airing things out, trying frantically to make the pungent odor go away.This, then, was my grandmother at the time of the infamous pea incident.It took place at the Biltmore Hotel, which, to my eight-year-old mind, was just about the fancies place to eat in all of Providence. My grandmother, my mother, and I were having lunch after a morning spent shopping.I grandly ordered a salisbury steak, confident in the knowledge that beneath that fancy name was a good old hamburger with gravy. When brought to the table, it was accompanied by a plate of peas. I do not like peas now. I did not like peas then. I have always hated peas. It is a complete mystery to me why anyone would voluntarily eat peas. I did not eat them at home. I did not eat them at restaurants. And I certainly was not about to eat them now. "Eat your peas," my grandmother said."Mother," said my mother in her warning voice. "He doesn't like peas. Leave him alone."My grandmother did not reply, but there was a glint in her eye and a grim set to her jaw that signaled she was not going to be thwarted. She leaned in my direction, looked me in the eye, and uttered the fateful words that changed my life: "I'll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas."I had absolutely no idea of the impending doom. I only knew that five dollars was an enormous, nearly unimaginable amount of money, and as awful as peas were, only one plate of them stood between me and the possession of that five dollars. I began to force the wretched things down my throat.My mother was livid. My grandmother had that self-satisfied look of someone who has thrown down an unbeatable trump card. "I can do what I want, Ellen, and you can't stop me." My mother glared at her mother. She glared at me. No one can glare like my mother. If there were a glaring Olympics, she wouldundoubtedly win the gold medal.I, of course, kept shoving peas down my throat. The glares made me nervous, and every single pea made me want to throw up, but the magical image of that five dollars floated before me, and I finally gagged down every last one of them. My grandmother handed me the five dollars with a flourish. My mother continued to glare in silence. And the episode ended. Or so I thought.My grandmother left for Aunt Lillian's a few weeks later. That night, at dinner, my mother served two of my all-time favorite foods, meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Along with them came a big, steaming bowl of peas. She offered me some peas, and I, in the very last moments of my innocent youth, declined. My mother fixed me with a cold eye as she heaped a huge pile of peas onto my plate. Then came the words that were to haunt me for years."You ate them for money," she said. "You can eat them for love."Oh, despair! Oh, devastation! Now, too late, came the dawning realization that I had unwittingly damned myself to a hell from which there was no escape."You ate them for money. You can eat them for love."What possible argument could I muster against that? There was none. Did I eat the peas? You bet I did. I ate them that day and every other time they were served thereafter. The five dollars were quickly spent. Mygrandmother passed away a few years later. But the legacy of the peas lived on, as it lives on to this day. If I so much as curl my lip when they are served (because, after all, I still hate the horrid little things), my mother repeats the dreaded words one more time: "You ate them for money," she says. "You can eat them for love."推荐词汇1. aroma n.香气2. apply v.运用；申请3. frantically adv.坦诚地4. pungent adj. 刺激性的；刺鼻的5. infamous adj.声名狼藉的6. providence n. 深谋远虑；节俭7. jaw n.下巴8. impending adj. 即将到来的9. doom n 厄运v.注定要发生的An Angel Among UsI woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important.My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered forfree.Today I can fell sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor6 who gets to do the shaping.What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!推荐词汇1. fulfill v. 实现；履行2. lament n.悲哀；v.哀悼3. embark v.上船；开始做4. murmur v./n. 低声说；耳语5. sculptor n. 雕塑家11 Benefits to be Single1. SINGLE PEOPLE EXERCISE MORE…If you're single, there's a good chance you're hitting the gym more often than your married peers: A 2011 study found that men and women who have never been married exercised more than people in any other marital1 category (including currently married men and women, as well as divorcees and widowers).2. …AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHIER WEIGHT.You're also more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Multiple studies have found that men and women tend to pack on the pounds after they get married. One study found that married men are more likely to be overweight than their single peers, while another found that women who lost weight in preparation for their weddings had a tendency to gain weight in the six months following the ceremony.3. THEY SLEEP BETTER.It should come as little surprise that sharing a bed with another human being can affect how much sleep you get. After all, having someone tossing and turning, snoring, and talking in their sleep beside you can affect even the deepest sleepers. Being single cuts down on nighttime disruptions and can help you get amore peaceful night's sleep.4. THEY DO LESS HOUSEWORK.If you hate doing chores, single life might be right for you. A 2008 study found that single men and women spend fewer hours a week doing basic housework than their married counterparts.5. THEY'RE CLOSER TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.Single people are the glue that keeps families together. According to one study, single siblings are more likely to keep in touch with, and reach out to, their siblings than those who are married. Another study found that single people also spend more time with friends than those in long-term relationships.6. THEY HAVE LESS DEBT.Being single doesn't just benefit your waistline and social life: It also benefits your wallet. Researchers have found that married people have more credit card debt than single people, and people who are married with children have the most debt of all.7. THEY'RE LESS STRESSED.Staying single can help you prevent certain kinds of stress and depression. One 2014 study found that marital stress may make couples more prone to depression, while couples who experience severe, ongoing5 marital stress were less able to enjoy positive experiences.8. THEY'RE LESS LIKELY TO GET DIVORCED DOWN THE ROAD.Staying single now can benefit your romantic relationships in the future. In general, people who wait longer to get married have lower rates of divorce.9. THEY CAN AVOID CONFLICTS.For people who truly hate conflicts, staying single can have real psychological benefits. According to a 2015 study, people who are conflict-averse (those for whom relationship fights and arguments can cause severe stress) may experience less anxiety when they're single.10. THERE ARE SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS TO SINGLEDOM.A wide range of studies have looked at the impact marriage and singledom can have on health. While being single isn't necessarily healthier across the board, there are plenty of situations where being single seems to be beneficial. Single men, for instance, were found to experience less heart disease, while single women are less likely to take sick days and visited the doctor less frequently than married women. Being single can even help your chances of keeping off weight after surgery: One study found that unmarried men and women were 2.7 times more likely to keep to diet and exercise goals after weight loss surgery.11. ALONE TIME IS GOOD FOR YOU.Being alone doesn't necessarily mean being lonely. Spending time on your own gives you time to clear your mind, identify your own goals and priorities, and participate in activities that interest you. Research has even found that a bit of alone time can help us become more empathetic, foster creativity, and even improve our relationships.推荐词汇1. marital adj. 婚姻的；夫妻的2. sleepers n. 卧铺（经常用复数）3. siblings n. 兄弟姐妹（表亲或堂亲）4. prone adj. 有倾向的（用法为be prone to）5. ongoing adj. 持续的；进行中的Free to SoarOne windy spring day, I observed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds darting and dancing. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a string kept them in check.Instead of blowing away with the wind, they arose against it to achieve great heights. They shook and pulled, but the restraining string and the cumbersome tail kept them in tow, facing upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and kept them in tow, facing upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the string, they seemed to say," Let me go! Let me go! I want to be free!" they soared beautifully even as they fought the restriction of the string. Finally, one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose. "Free at last," it seemed to say. "Free to fly with the wind."Yet freedom from restraint simply put it at the mercy of an unsympathetic breeze. It fluttered ungracefully to the ground and landed in a tangled mass of weeds and string against a dead bush. "Free at last", free to lie powerless in the dirt, to be blown helplessly along the ground, and to lodge lifeless against the firstobstruction.How much like kites we sometimes are. The heaven gives us adversity and restrictions, rules to follow from which we can grow and gain strength. Restraint is a necessary counterpart to the winds of opposition. Some of us tug at the rules so hard that we never soar to reach the heights we might have obtained. We keep part of the commandment and never rise high enough to get our tails off the ground.Let us each rise to the great heights, recognizing that some of the restraints that we may chafe under are actually the steadying force that helps us ascend and achieve.推荐词汇1. restriction n. 限制2. tangle v. 纠缠3. lodge n. 临时住宿；躲避n. 传达室；小旅馆4. obstruction n. 阻塞；障碍5. opposition n. 反对6. cumbersome adj. 笨重的；不便携带的7. tug v. 拖；拉n. 苦力8. ascend v.上升Mom's SmileIt's an old photograph with bad composition and lousy color. The edges are curled up and brown. But none of that matters. The photo is laced with poignant memories so vivid that when my gaze slides across it, tears prick at the backs of my eyes. I am immediately transported to a place where only good and beautiful images can be found, a place where life revolves around lazy afternoons spent on the beach. In this magical place mothers share secrets with daughters, and grandchildren glean immeasurable bits of wisdom from the cadence of the waves and the soft tones of the women they love.A mere moment of our lives, tucked neatly into a small rectangle and preserved forever - years before anything bad came calling.In the photo, the beach spreads out on either side, a fishing dock to the left, one of Calcite's great limestone boats far out on the horizon, and on the right, miles and miles of undisturbed beach. The photo is alive with children and women: mothers, sisters, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren. The lone man in the photo is my father. His shadow stretches long and lean across the restless blue waters of Lake Huron. With immense patience, he casts his line, again and again. My toddler son, his blond curls bleached white, peers across the endless stretch of sand. Mesmerized by his grandfather, he jets down the wet beach as fast as his chubby legs can carry him. His sisters give chase.A million dancing whitecaps become myriad diamonds, straining to outshine one another. The glimmering trail sparkles on the vast and seemingly endless body of water that starts at my feet and disappears into the sky, where seagulls dip and swirl, calling to one another as an anxious mother calls to a wayward child.A chaise lounge dominates the photo. In it a woman - my mother - reclines. Mom is spread out in the chair like thick, sweet frosting on a cake. Languid, her arms raised above her head, her legs splayed, pant legs rolled up to expose a goodly length of pale skin. Her arms are bare, the undersides pasty in comparison to the tops. Her smile in repose is tender, sweet, unassuming, and peaceful.To my knowledge, Mom never owned a bathing suit. I don't recall ever seeing her step into the lake, and never before had she sunbathed17. That day, however, was different. It was as if all her cares had floated out to deep waters like the unattended beach ball had done just minutes before.We are a large family. When my siblings and I were young, Dad was the one who took us to the beach. He sat in the car and watched as we frolicked in the shallows. Mom stayed home to ensure we had a hot meal when we returned. Perhaps Mom was happy for the few moments of alone time at home in the kitchen, as was Dad, alone in the car.On this day, their grown children, with children of our own, treat them to dinner on the beach. Dad fishes off the dock, never swaying from his pleasantries. And, for once, Mom forgets about making dinner.It is a day of memories, a day never to be forgotten.My three children are in the photo, and Dad is in the background, as are two of my sisters and their children, but everyone who gazes at the poorly developed photo is drawn inexplicably to Mom's smile. In the photo, her face is raised up to the sky. To the sun or to our Creator, she alone knows. Her eyes are closed.I remember how warm it was that day and how she had squinted up at me, shielding her eyes with both hands."Are my legs getting red?" she'd asked.My eyes brim with unshed tears as I remember the feel of her skin on the palm of my hand. Hot. The scalding tears run down my face. How I wish I could touch her one more time."No, Mom," I replied. "But better put some sunscreen on before you get a burn." Reluctantly, she'd sat up, the peaceful smile disappearing, and rolled her pant legs down, again."Save it for the kids," she said, her eyes scanning the group of children splashing in and out of the water. The whisper of a smile touched her lips as she watched for a long, wistful moment. With a sigh, she rose from the chair and moved toward the car where the coolers awaited."Maybe we should get lunch going," she said as she opened the first cooler.Now it is my turn to smile. Mom was not ready to relinquish dinner duties, after all. On a whim, I turn my face heavenward and close my eyes. I draw a deep breath and search for the special place Mom found that afternoon. It comes to me easily. Without pomp or ceremony, there she is, smiling again. Tears squeeze from beneath my closed lids, and I fervently pray that anyone who might come upon me at this。
高中生必读英语美文45篇含中文译文(很适合高中生背诵)
1惟独你不可取代As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious1 out－side，but I wanted to be liked inside.Once I left home to hitch-hike2 to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn't easy，and there were many times I didn't feel safe. One situation in particular kept me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself.I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope，who was staying with us，was wearing my clothes. And my family seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be missed if I weren't there. I told my mom，and she explained that though Penelope was a lovely girl，no one could replace me. I pointed out，"Ｓhe is more patient and is neater than I have ever been." My mom said these were wonderful qualities，but I was the only person who could fill my role. She made me realize that even with my faults-and there were many－I was a loved member of the family who couldn't be replaced.I became a searcher，wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique. My view of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist3 pressure to act in ways that I didn't like any more，and I was delighted by who I really was. I came to feel much more sure that no one can ever take my place.Each of us holds a unique place in the world. You are special，no matter what others say or what you may think. So forget about being replaced.You can't be.当我还是个10几岁的少年的时候，觉得自己总是让人失望。
适合高中生拓展阅读的英语美文
新东方优美背诵短文50篇 Unit50:CellsandTemperature50. Cells and TemperatureCells cannot remain alive outside certain limits of temperature and much narrower limits mark the boundaries of effective functioning. Enzyme systems of mammals and birds are most efficient only within a narrow range around 37C;a departure of a few degrees from this value seriously impairs their functioning. Even though cells can survive wider fluctuations the integrated actions of bodily systems are impaired. Other animals have a wider tolerance for changes of bodily temperature.For centuries it has been recognized that mammals and birds differ from other animals in the way they regulate body temperature. Ways of characterizing the difference have become more accurate and meaningful over time, but popular terminology still reflects the old division into “warm-blooded” and “cold-blooded” species; warm-blooded included mammals and birds whereas all other creatures were considered cold-blooded. As more species were studied, it became evident that this classification was inadequate. A fence lizard or a desert iguana—each cold-blooded----usually has a body temperature only a degree or two below that of humans and so is not cold. Therefore the next distinction was made between animals that maintain a constant body temperature, called home0therms, and those whose body temperature varies with their environments, called poikilotherms. But this classification also proved inadequate, because among mammals there are many that vary their body temperatures during hibernation. Furthermore, many invertebrates that live in the depths of the ocean never experience change in the depths of the ocean never experience change in the chill of the deep water, and their body temperatures remain constant.细胞与温度细胞只能在一定的温度范围内存活，而进一步保证它们有效工作的温度范围就更小了。
【英语阅读】高中英语课外读物美文欣赏40篇(双语版)
高中英语课外读物美文欣赏40篇(双语版)1《飞鸟集》精选1夏天的飞鸟，飞到我的窗前唱歌，又飞去了。
Stray birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away.2 秋天的黄叶，它们没有什么可唱，只叹息一声，飞落在那里。
And yellow leaves of autumn， which have no songs， flutter and fall there with a sign.3世界对着它的爱人，把它浩翰的面具揭下了。
它变小了，小如一首歌，小如一回永恒的接吻The world puts off its mask of vastness to its lover. It becomes small as one song， as one kiss of the eternal.4是大地的泪点，使她的微笑保持着青春不谢。
It is the tears of the earth that keep her smiles in bloom.5无垠的沙漠热烈追求一叶绿草的爱，她摇摇头笑着飞开了。
The mighty desert is burning for the love of a blade of grass who shakes her head and laughs and flies away.6如果你因失去了太阳而流泪，那么你也将失去群星了。
If you shed tears when you miss the sun， you also miss the stars.7跳舞着的流水呀，在你途中的泥沙，要求你的歌声，你的流动呢。
你肯挟瘸足的泥沙而俱下么？The sands in your way beg for your song and your movement， dancing water. Will you carry the burden of their lameness？8她的热切的脸，如夜雨似的，搅扰着我的梦魂。
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As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious1 out－side，but I wanted to be liked inside.Once I left home to hitch-hike2to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn’t easy，and there were many times I didn’t feel safe. One situation in particular kept me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself.I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope，who was staying with us，was wearing my clothes. A nd my family seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be missed if I weren’t there. I told my mom，and she explained that though Penelope was a lovely girl，no one could replace me.I pointed out，“Ｓhe is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful qualities，but I was the only person who could fill my role. She made me realize that even with my faults—and there were many－I was a loved member of the family who couldn’t be replaced.I became a searcher，wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique. My view of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist3pressure to act in ways that I didn’t like any more，and I was delighted by who I really was. I came to feel much more sure that no one can ever take my place.Each of us holds a unique place in the world. You are special，no matter what others say or what you may think. So forget about being replaced. You can’t be.当我还是个10几岁的少年的时候，觉得自己总是让人失望。
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Next to her plate the woman found a beautifully lettered note. It read: "Congratulations, darling! I knew you'd get the raise! These things will tell you how much I love you. " Following the supper, her husband went into the kitchen to clean-up. She noticed that a second card had fallen from his pocket. Picking it up from the floor, she read: "Don't worry about not getting the raise! You deserve it anyway! These things will tell you how much I love you. " Someone has said that the measure of love is when you love without measure. What this man feels for his spouse is total acceptance and love, whether she succeeds or fails.His love celebrates her victories and soothes her wounds. He stands with her, no matter what life throws in their direction. He may say that he loves her to death, but he doesn't. He loves her to life, for his love nervous is her life, like nothing else can. Upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa said: "What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family. And love your friends. Love them without measure. Love them to life. " 爱⽆尺度 弗⾥达·布赖特说过: “只有在歌剧中,⼈们才会为爱⽽死｡” 这是千真万确的｡的确,你不会因为爱⼀个⼈⽽死｡我知道有⼈因为缺乏爱⽽死,可我从来没有听说过谁因被爱⽽死｡我们恰好是相互之间爱也爱不够｡ 有⼀个感⼈的故事,讲的是有个⼥⼈终于决定去向⽼板提出加薪的要求｡她⼀整天都焦虑不安｡下午晚些时候,她⿎起勇⽓向⽼板提议｡让她感到⾼兴的是,⽼板同意给她加薪｡ 当晚,⼥⼈回家后,发现漂亮的餐桌上已经摆满了丰盛的菜肴,烛光在轻轻地摇曳着｡丈夫提早回家准备了⼀顿庆祝宴｡她⼼想,会不会是办公室⾥有⼈向他通风报信了呢?或者……他不知怎么竟知道她不会被拒绝? 她在厨房找到了他,告诉了他这个好消息｡他们拥抱亲吻,然后坐下来共享美餐｡在她的盘⼦旁边,⼥⼈看到了⼀张字迹优美的便条｡上⾯写着: “祝贺你,亲爱的!我就知道你会加薪的｡我为你做的这⼀切会告诉你,我有多么爱你｡” 晚餐后,丈夫到厨房洗碗｡她注意到⼜有张卡⽚从他⼝袋⾥掉了出来｡她把卡⽚从地板上拣起来,念道: “不要因为没有加薪⽽烦恼!不管怎样,是该给你加薪了!我为你做的这⼀切会告诉你,我有多么爱你｡” 有⼈曾经说过,爱的限度就是⽆限度地去爱｡不管妻⼦成功还是失败,这个男⼈都给予她完全的包容和爱｡他的爱庆祝她的胜利,也抚平她的创伤｡不管⽣活的道路上遇到什么,他们始终同⾈共济｡ 特蕾莎修⼥在接受诺贝尔和平奖时说道: “你能为促进世界和平做些什么呢?回家爱你的家⼈吧｡” 还要爱你的朋友｡爱他们⽆⽌境｡ 林中漫步 I was puzzled! Why was this old woman making such a fuss about an old copse which was of no use to anybody? She had written letters to the local paper, even to a national, protesting about a projected by-pass to her village, and, looking at a map, the route was nowhere near where she lived and it wasn't as if the area was attractive. I was more than puzzled, I was intrigued. The enquiry into the route of the new by-pass to the village was due to take place shortly, and I wanted to know what it was that motivated her. So it was that I found myself knocking on a cottage door, being received by Mary Smith and then being taken for a walk to the woods. "I've always loved this place", she said, "it has a lot of memories for me, and for others. We all used it. They called it 'Lovers lane'. It's not much of a lane, and it doesn't go anywhere important, but that's why we all came here. To be away from people, to be by ourselves " she added. It was indeed pleasant that day and the songs of many birds could be heard. Squirrels gazed from the branches, quite bold in their movements, obviously few people passed this way and they had nothing to fear. I could imagine the noise of vehicles passing through these peaceful woods when the by-pass was built, so I felt that she probably had something there but as I hold strong opinions about the needs of the community over-riding the opinions of private individuals, I said nothing. The village was quite a dangerous place because of the traffic especially for old people and children, their safety was more important to me than an old woman's whims. "Take this tree", she said pausing after a short while. "To you it is just that, a tree. Not unlike many others here". She gently touched the bark. "Look here, under this branch, what can you see?" "It looks as if someone has done a bit of carving with a knife" I said after a cursory inspection. "Yes, that's what it is!" she said softly. "There are letters and a lover's heart". I looked again, this time more carefully. The heart was still there and there was a suggestion of an arrow through it. The letters on one side were indistinct, but on the other an 'R' was clearly visible with what looked like an 'I' after it. "Some budding romance?" I asked, "did you know who they were?" "Oh yes, I knew them", said Mary Smith, "it says RH loves MS". I realised that I could be getting out of my depth, and longed to be in my office, away from here and this old lady, snug, and with a mug of tea in my hand. She went on …"He had a penknife with a spike for getting stones from a horse's hoof, and I helped him to carve my initials. We were very much in love, but he was going away, and could not tell me what he was involved in the army. I had guessed of course. It was the last evening we ever spent together，because he went away the next day, back to his Unit. " Mary Smith was quiet for a while, then she sobbed. "His mother showed me the telegram. 'Sergeant R Holmes ….. 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——丹尼斯·魏特利Catch the star that holds your destiny the one that forever twinkles in your heart.追随能够改变你命运那颗星，那颗永远在你心中闪烁明星Hope is always more expect, engrave a bone is a fat lot looked Clear can touch, just don t know where end is. Can not find to come to the road of hour, just because of eying foot too very carefully.希望总是多过盼望，刻骨而又络络可见，清晰可触，只是不知道终结在哪儿。
找不到来时路，只是因为太小心翼翼注视脚下。
Then the wandering soul wild crane stands still the memory river Listen to whistle play tightly ring slowly, Water rises a ship to go medium long things of the past. Wait for a ship’s person Wait for one and other, But hesitate always should ascend which shipMissed Had to consign the hope to next time, Finally what to wait for until has no boats and ships to come and go, Sunset west .再孤魂野鹤伫立记忆河头，听着哨子紧奏慢响，水涨船行中悠悠往事。
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Lights from hurricane lamps flickering about in the pine forest created the scene of a star-studded sky. With the distinction between sky and forest obscured by snowflakes, the numerous lamp-lights now easily passed for as many stars.Completely lost in a make-believe world, I seemed to see all the lamplights drifting from the ground. With the illusory stars hanging still overhead, I was spared the effort of tracing their positions when I woke up from my dreams in the dead of night.Thus I found consolation even on a lonely snowy night !高中短篇英语美文篇2Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.Youth means a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. This often exists in a man of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being’s heart the lure of wonders, the unfailing appetite for what’s next and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart, there is a wireless station; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, courage and power from man and from the infinite, so long as you are young.When your aerials are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism and the ice of pessimism, then you’ve grown old, even at 20; but as long as your aerials are up, to catch waves of optimism, there’s hope you may die young at 80.高中短篇英语美文篇3One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the framer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway and it just wasn't worth to retrieve the donkey. So, he decided to bury it!He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly, then slowly he quieted down till nothing more was heard.A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing! He would shake it off and take a step up!As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping, never giving up, shaking it off, and taking a step up!Remember the five simple rules to be happy:1. Free your heart from hatred.2. Free your mind from worries.3. Trust in God.4. Give more.5. Expect less.高中短篇英语美文篇4Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind. These passions, like great winds, have blown me hither and thither(到处) , in a wayward(任性的`，不规则的) course, ove r a deep ocean of anguish, reaching to the very verge of despair.I have sought love, first, because it brings ecstasy(狂喜，入迷) –ecstasy so great that I would often have sacrificed all the rest of life for a few hours of this joy. I have sought it, next, because it relieves loneliness--that terrible loneliness in which one shivering consciousness looks over the rim of the world into the cold unfathomable(深不可测的) lifeless abyss. I have sought it, finally, because in the union of love I have seen, in a mystic miniature, the prefiguring vision of the heaven that saints and poets have imagined. This is what I sought, and though it might seem too good for human life, this is what- at last- I have found.With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of men. I have tried to apprehend(理解) the Pythagorean power by which number holds sway above the flu. A little of this, but not much, I have achieved.Love and knowledge, so far as they were possible, led upward toward the heavens. But always pity brought me back to earth. Echoes of cries of pain reverberate(回想，反响) in my heart. Children in famine, victims tortured by oppressors, helpless old people a hated burden to their sons, and the whole world of loneliness, poverty, and pain make a mockery of what human life should be. I long to alleviate the evil, but I cannot, and I too suffer.This has been my life. I have found it worth living, and would gladly live it again if the chance were offered me.高中短篇英语美文篇5Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. Thereason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?"Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, "Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood." I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.""Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested."Yes, it is," Jerry said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live life."I reflected on(仔细考虑) what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robberspanicked and shot him.Luckily, Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local trauma(创伤) center. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I"d be twins. Wanna see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place."The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door," Jerry replied. "Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.""Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness(知觉) ?" I asked.Jerry continued, "The paramedics(护理人员) were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read, "He's a dead man." "I knew I needed to take action.""What did you do?" I asked."Well, there was a big, burly nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry."She asked if I was allergic to anything. "Yes," I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply.I took a deep breath and yelled, "Bullets!"Over their laughter, I told them. "I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead."Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day wehave the choice to live fully.Attitude, after all, is everything.高中短篇英语美文篇6A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.As his car passed, one child appeared, and a brick smashed into the Jag's side door. He slammed on the brakes and spun the Jag back to the spot from where the brick had been thrown.He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?" Building up a head of steam, he went on"That's a new car and that brick you threw is gonna cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?""Please,mister, please,I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do!"pleaded the youngster."It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be okay."Thank you, sir. And God bless you," the grateful child said to him. The man then watched the little boy push his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.It was a long walk backs to his Jaguar... a long, slow walk. Henever did repair the side door. He kept the dent to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.Life whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes, when you don't have the time to listen... Life throws a brick at your head. It's your choice: Listen to the whispers of your soul or wait for the brick!Do you sometimes ignore loved ones because your life is too fast and busy leaving them to wonder whether you really love them?高中短篇英语美文篇7Hello, my name is Dimas Ramirez, I'm messaging you regarding my daughter Blanca Ramirez. She's 14 years old right now, but at age 11, she began to do long distance running, she knew she could do more then just run, so she decided to run a charity.She ran for Operation Smile, Operation Smile is a none profit organization that helps children worldwide suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate at no charge.My daughter believe that no child should be without a smile, so to help even more, she took her running even further, she went on a journey on becoming the youngest female in the world to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in the name of Operation Smile, she raised money & awareness to this organization.She completed her journey by age 12 on February 19, 2015.But she's not done, she now continues to help inspire others by running.One person she inspired so much, is her little brother Jordan, he is 7 years old, & has runned to this day, 105x 5k's , 11x 10k's , & 4x half marathons. He will be running all 7 continents too along with Blanca, starting in November 2017 in Australia.They both plan to continue helping others, & maybe one day getting an Olympic medal... Thank you for your time...高中短篇英语美文篇8The first day of school our professor introduced himself to our chemistry class and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.She said, "Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?"I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze(挤，紧握) ."Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked.She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel.""No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age."I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one !" she told me.After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake(奶昔) . We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.Over the course of the school year, Rose became a campus icon and easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed(使用，授予)upon her from the other students. She was living it up.At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three-by-five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a bit embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery(神经过敏的) .I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order to let me just tell you what I know." As we laughed, she cleared her throat and began:"We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success."You have to laugh and find humor each and every day."You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and they don't even know it!"There is a giant difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change."Have no regrets. The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets."She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose." She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.At year's end, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.高中短篇英语美文篇9Bar celona is regarded as Spain‘s second city，behind capital Madrid. The city is steeped in history，Barcelona was founded by Carthaginians and according to tradition，its name was derived from the great Barker family of ancient Carpage. After numerous different conquers，including the Romans and the Moores that ravaged the city，the Argons made Catalonia，of which Barcelona was the capital. Strong and prosperous. Since the 1970s，the city has reasserted its Catalon background. But it wasn’t until the summer Olympics in 1992 did Barcelona became the modern，vibrant city that it still is today. And with this prosperity has come luxury and fabulous hotels. The Raewon Callas the 1st was opened in 1992，by the King and Queen of Spain. It‘s situated in the north of the city，near the main University and it’s run by Jose Louise Torres.With buildings like the Casa Cal Bain and the Casa Minga，Antony Gaudy is credited with making great impact of image of Barcelona. He also built the fantastic Park Quell. Antony Gaudy died in 1926，leaving an unfinished cathedral as his epitaph.What are the attractions of coming to Barcelona?There are many，many different attractions：culture，leisure，monuments，our architectures，and the gastronomy. Barcelona has commercial areas，shopping areas of five kilometers that goes around to the sea to the north，and on thestreet and continue at shop at the same time you find the shops. You see our architecture，you see our monuments，our museums，and our restaurants. So there is a mix between shopping and services.One label that‘s hot among fashion conscious is MIRO，and these trendy designs of clothing and shoes originate in Barcelona. The region itself now produces for other international labels，like for the Gallic giant Lacose.No visit to the city would be complete without a tour of the Nou Camp，the immense home of one of Spain‘s finest teams，Barcelona Football Club. FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 along with the other Spanish team，Real Madrid. It’s one of the greatest football teams in Europe. With players like Maradona and Ronaldo having played for Barca，it‘s easy to explain their success!FC Barcelona is credited to winning more trophy than any other team in European football history. The stadium，the Nou Camp，can hold one hundred and twelve thousand people，making it one of the greatest places to watch and play“the beautiful game”.高中短篇英语美文篇10A couple,John and Mary,had two lovely children.John had just been asked to go on a business trip and would be gone for several days.Mary would go along too.They hired a reliable woman to care for children and made the trip,returning home a little earlier than they had planned.As they drove into their home town feeling glad to be back,they noticed smoke,and they went off their usual route to see what it was.They found a home in flames.Mary said,”Oh,well, it isn’t our fire,let’s go home.”But John drove closer and exclaimed, “That home belongsto Fred Jones who works at the plant.He wouldn’t be off work yet,maybe there is something we could do. ” “It has nothing to do wi th us, ”protested Mary.But John drove up and stopped and they were both horror stricken to see the whole house in flames.A woman on the lawn was in hysterics screaming, “The children!Get the children! ”John grabbed her by the shoulder saying, “Get a hold of yourself and tell us where the children are! ”“In the basement, ”sobbed the woman,”down the hall and to the left. ”In spite of Mary’s protests John bolted for the basement which was full of smoke and scorching hot.He found the door and two children.As he left he could hear some more whimpering.He delivered the two badly frightened and nearly suffocated children into waiting arms and started back asking how many more children were down there.They told him two more and Mary grabbed his arm and screamed, “John!Don’t go back!It’!That house will cave in any second. ”But he ran into the smoke filed hallway and into the room.At last he found both children.As he stumbled up the endless steps,the thought went through his mind that there was something strangely familiar about the little bodies clinging to him,and at last when they came out into the sunlight and fresh air,he found that he had just rescued his own children.The baby-sitter had left them at this home while she did some shopping…【高中短篇英语美文（精选10篇）】。
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这里与大家分享，有时间我们不妨学习一下高中英语课外阅读文章，看看自己能够做到何种程度。
高中英语课外阅读文章(一)Hillary tours AsiaUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses trade and investment while on her Asia tour.US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, arrived in China last Friday, after stopping in Japan, Indonesia and the Republic of Korea, on her Asia tour. She met with President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao over the weekend. They discussed trade, investment (投资), China's 4-trillion-yuan stimulus (经济刺激) package and environmental issues.The China-US relationship is one of the most important international relationships in the world today. China is America's second-largest trading partner, after Canada. The US is also China's second largest trading partner, behind the EU.Last year, the US imported $252.3 billion worth of Chinese goods, while exporting $81.4 billion to China.In recent years, China's economic growth has given it new power on the diplomatic (外交的) front. It continues to be a key player in international attempts to seek a peaceful solution to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (朝鲜的) nuclear issue. And the US and the United Nations need China's help to solve the Iranian (伊朗的) nuclear issue.Climate change has become one place where the US can establish a positive working relationship with China. The two countries are the world's top greenhouse gas emitters (排放源).China hopes to cut its greenhouse-gas emissions through technology, something for which it needs US help.While the US has a long list of issues on which it wants China's support, China has a list of its own. China wants a greater say in the decision-making of the International Monetary Fund (国际货币基金组织), and tougher regulations on the financial system in wealthy countries to prevent future problems.The global financial crisis (危机) is likely to overshadow (使……失色) the human rights issue for now. Trade, security (安全), and environmental issues will be the key issues in the relationship between China and the US in the years ahead.BONUSWhen we address people formally we address them using their title before either their fullname or by their surname. For example Hillary Clinton is addressed as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or as US Secretary of State Clinton.高中英语课外阅读文(二)One of the greatestCRISTIANO Ronaldo has said new rumors (谣传) that he will move to Real Madrid are "lies". This follows months of speculation (猜测) over whether he will stay at Manchester United."Whoever says that [I want to move] is a liar because I am happy at Manchester United, I want to stay," Ronaldo said. "I feel at home here."In mid 2008, he announced a plan to move to Real Madrid, and there were rumors that the Spanish were willing to pay up to 70 million pounds for him. But the Red Devils wouldn’t let him go. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson even threatened to leave him off the field during games if he didn’t stop trying to negotiate a deal.On the field, it’s been an a mazing year for the 23-year-old winger.He had a stunning (惊人的) season for Manchester United in the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League, leading the team to victory in both, with an unheard-of 42 goals. The fact that he was the Premier League’s top scorer is even more impressive because he is a midfielder and not a striker.Then, earlier this month, Ronaldo was crowned European Footballer of the Year. He became only the third Portuguese star to win the honor.It hasn’t been all smooth sailing f or Ronaldo. On the field, he’s been accused of diving, or pretending other players have fouled (对……作了犯规行为) him. His performances for the Portuguese national team have also been criticized.Some critics say Ronaldo "chokes" in big games, and finds it difficult to perform against better opponents. A missed penalty (点球) in the European Cup final almost spelled disaster for his team.The pressure is now on for Ronaldo to redeem (挽救) himself and return to form. Sir Alex Ferguson maintains (主张) that he will be one of the greatest football stars the world has ever seen."There are a lot of things in his favor to go on and become a legend. The answers will come in the next few years."。
关于高中生英语美文精选
关于高中生英语美文精选高中生是人生的黄金阶段，正值青春年华，充满朝气与活力。
在这个阶段，培养优秀的英语写作能力对学生的综合素质提升至关重要。
下面是几篇精选的高中生英语美文，希望能给广大中学生带来启发和帮助。
篇一：The Power of DreamsEveryone has dreams. Some dream of becoming doctors, while others dream of becoming artists. Dreams are like stars shining in the night sky; they guide us and give us hope.Dreams ignite our passion and motivate us to pursue our goals. They push us forward, even in the face of difficulties and setbacks. When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he had a dream of illuminating the world. Despite failing countless times, he never gave up. His perseverance and determination eventually led to his success.Dreams also give us direction in life. They help us set goals and make plans. Without dreams, life would become dull and monotonous. When I was young, my dream was to become a writer. I spent hours immersed in books, absorbing the beauty of language. Now, I am proud to say that my dream has become a reality.However, dreams alone are not enough. We must take action to turn our dreams into reality. Each step we take brings us closer to our dreams. Along the way, we may encounter obstacles and challenges, but they are just part ofthe journey. With determination and hard work, we can overcome them and continue moving forward.In conclusion, dreams have the power to change our lives. They ignite our passion, give us direction, and push us to achieve greatness. So, dare to dream and work hard to make your dreams come true. Remember, the sky is the limit when it comes to pursuing your dreams.篇二：The Importance of FriendshipFriendship is a precious gift that we should cherish. Friends are the ones who support us, lift us up when we are down, and share our joys and sorrows. They make our lives colorful and meaningful.In high school, friends play a significant role in our lives. They understand us better than anyone else and accept us for who we are. Together, we overcome challenges and celebrate achievements. They inspire us to be our best selves and encourage us to pursue our dreams.Friendship also provides a sense of belonging. It is comforting to know that there are people who care about us and have our backs. This support system helps us navigate through the ups and downs of teenage life and gives us the confidence to face any obstacle that comes our way.Moreover, friends teach us important life lessons. They teach us the value of trust, loyalty, and empathy. Through our interactions with friends, we learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and cooperate with others. These skills are not only essential for high school but also for our future careers and relationships.In conclusion, friendship is an invaluable asset in our lives. It brings joy, support, and life lessons that shape our character. So, let's cherish our friends and be a friend who is trustworthy, compassionate, and supportive. Remember, true friendship is a treasure that lasts a lifetime.篇三：The Power of ChoicesLife is a series of choices. Every decision we make shapes our future and determines the path we take. In high school, the power of choices becomes even more apparent as we face a myriad of options and opportunities.The choices we make in high school can have a lasting impact on our lives. Whether it's deciding which subjects to study, which extracurricular activities to participate in, or which friends to surround ourselves with, these choices shape our character, values, and interests.One important choice we face as high school students is whether to prioritize our academic success or focus on personal growth. Striking the right balance is crucial. Academic achievement is important for future endeavors, but it should not overshadow the development of our character, creativity, and interpersonal skills.Another crucial choice is deciding how we respond to failure and setbacks. Instead of being discouraged, we can choose to see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Thomas Edison famously said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Embracing a positive mindset and perseverance through challenges can lead to personal growth and eventual success.Furthermore, we have the power to choose our attitude towards life. We can choose to be optimistic, grateful, and kind. These choices not only have a positive impact on our own lives but also influence those around us. Small acts of kindness and positivity can create a ripple effect, making our school and community a better place.In conclusion, the power of choices is immense. Every choice we make in high school shapes our character, influences our path, and creates opportunities for personal growth. So, let's make wise choices, stay true to ourselves, and embrace the journey of self-discovery. Remember, the power to shape our future lies within our choices.以上是几篇高中生英语美文精选，希望能激发学生们对英语写作的兴趣和热情，助力他们在高中阶段取得更好的成绩和发展。
高中课外英语美文摘抄精选
高中课外英语美文摘抄精选美文,是文质兼美的文章。
引导学生读好读美,诵读悟情积累。
学生对美的体验和领悟,来自感觉的整体性,一定要从语言材料的氛围中去获得。
小编精心收集了高中课外英语美文，供大家欣赏学习!高中课外英语美文：闺蜜日Bosom Friend’s DayBosom Friend’s Day is a new festival proposed by some female writers and hosts to appreciate the bosom friend who quietly support you. On that day, friends will gather together to celebrate their own festival, and also they will do something meaningful to show their appreciation to each other.闺蜜日是由一些女作家提出来的一个新的节日。
这个节日是来感激那些默默支持你的闺蜜。
在那天，朋友们会聚在一起来庆祝他们自己的节日，他们也会做一些事情来表达他们对彼此的感激。
Bosom friend is neither your lover nor your families, but she perhaps is the one who knows you most and you almost have no secrets in front of her. This is not because she inquires about your staffs, instead you are likely to tell her everything you experience, no matter the happiness or sadness.闺蜜既不是你的爱人也不是你的家人，但是她却可能是那个最懂你的人，而你在她的面前也是几乎没有任何秘密的。
高中课外英语美文欣赏45篇
1惟独你不可取代As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious1 out－side，but I wanted to be liked inside.Once I left home to hitch-hike2 to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn’t easy，and there were many times I didn’t feel safe. One situation in particular kept me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself.I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope，who was staying with us，was wearing my clothes. And my family seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be missed if I weren’t there. I told my mom，and she explained that though Penelope was a lovely girl，no one could replace me.I pointed out，“Ｓhe is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful qualities，but I was the only person who could fill my role. She made me realize that even with my faults—and there were many－I was a loved member of the family who couldn’t be replaced.I became a searcher，wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique. My view of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist3 pressure to act in ways that I didn’t like any more，and I was delighted by who I really was. I came to feel much more sure that no one can ever take my place.Each of us holds a unique place in the world. You are special，no matter what others say or what you may think. So forget about being replaced. You can’t be.当我还是个10几岁的少年的时候，觉得自己总是让人失望。
高中优秀英语美文阅读
高中优秀英语美文阅读高中优秀英语美文阅读引导学生走近美文,使他们成为美文的崇拜者和得益者,这也是是当代教育所期待的。
下面店铺整理了高中优秀英语美文，欢迎阅读!高中优秀英语美文篇一林肯盖茨堡演讲词Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation,八十七年前，我们的祖先在这块大陆上建立了个新国家，conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.这个国家是以自由为理念，并致力于人生而平等的主张。
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation，or any nation so conceived and so dedicated，can long endure.现在我们投身于这场伟大的内战。
这个内战在考验这个新国家或是任何一个有相同理念、致力于相同主张的国家能否长久存在。
We are met on a great battlefield of that war.我们相会于这场战争的伟大战场上。
We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.我们来到这里，将这战场上的小块土地奉献给那些为国家生存而捐躯的人，以作为他们最后安息之地。
It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.我们这样做是十分适当的，也是应该的。
高中学生英语课外阅读文章
高中学生英语课外阅读文章高中时期的学生虽然已经显得不是那么稚嫩，但是并不是所有学生在看到英语课外阅读文章的时候都能够做到游刃有余的。
今天小编给大家带来高中学生英语课外阅读，希望大家喜欢并且能够有所收获。
高中学生英语课外阅读(一)Hip-hop spiritTURN on Channel V and you might find a singer in a baseball cap, baggy jeans and a big T-shirt rapping. Listening to hip-hop, it''s easy to swing your body to the rhythm (节奏), even if you have no idea what the lyrics are about.Hip-hop today is a worldwide movement. According to American professor S. Craig Watkins, hip-hop music is "a way to behave and an attitude". He says hip-hop is a rebellious (叛逆的) voice that resonates (共鸣) with young people.For Wang Liang, a 25-year-old DJ, hip-hop is a form of self-expression. "It''s free, like rock ''n'' roll. We can talk about our lives, what we''re thinking about and what we feel," Wang said in an interview with the New York Times.While American rappers have been popular in China since the 1990s, homegrown rap didn''t gain a following until a decade later. The group Yincang (meaning hidden) is one of the pioneers of Chinese rap. It is made up of music lovers from both sides of the Pacific Ocean: a Beijinger, a Chinese-Canadian and two Americans."The big change was when rappers started writing lyrics in Chinese, so people could understand," said Zhong Cheng, 27, a member of the group who was raised in Canada but born in Beijing, where he returned in 1997. "Before that, kids listened to hip-hop in English but maybe less than 1 percent could actuallyunderstand it."Yincang''s first hit song was In Beijing. It sets a melody (旋律) played on the Chinese traditional music instrument the erhu against a hip-hop beat. The song is an insider''s look at Beijing''s sights and sounds, such as traditional Siheyuan courtyard complexes, the bar area in Houhai, the Guijie food street and the clothes market near the zoo.However, making Chinese hip-hop is still relatively profitless. Members of Yincang still struggle to pay the bills after seven years together. But they haven''t stopped making hip-hop."When I met Jeremy Johnston (a member of the group), we were both so inspired by people here," said Zhong. "We wanted to drop some Chinese rhymes for the locals. From that day, we haven''t stopped rhyming. And we won''t stop."BONUSHip-hop is the culture from which rap emerged. Now the terms "rap" and "hip-hop" are,most of the time, interchangeable.Hip-hop culture: it''s a street culture that originated in the South Bronx, a district in New York City, in the mid 1970s. Hip-hop featured a group of uniquely dressed teenagers, rap music, breakdancing and graffiti art.高中学生英语课外阅读(二)Different ways we care for the deadTANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: "The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way。
高中生英语美文阅读大全
高中生英语美文阅读大全英语美文欣赏课的教学,应引导学生在阅读中度过一段美好的时光,即感悟生活,触动心灵,让学生在感受语言美的同时,体验真挚的情感美,并形成一定的跨文化意识。
下面是店铺带来的高中生英语美文阅读，欢迎阅读!高中生英语美文阅读篇一The Life I Desired 我所追求的生活That must be the story of innumerable couples， and the pattern of lifeof life it offers has a homely grace。
It reminds you of a placid rivulet， meandering smoohtly through green pastures and shaded by pleasant trees，till at last it falls into the vasty sea; but the sea is so calm， so silent，so infifferent，that you are troubled suddently by a vague uneasiness。
Perhaps it is only by a kink in my nature，strong in me even in those days， that i felt in such an existence，the share of the great majority， something amiss。
I recognized its social value。
I saw its ordered happiness， but a fever in my blood asked for a wilder course。
There seemed to me something alarming in such easy delights。
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小编精心收集了关于高中生英语美文，供大家欣赏学习!关于高中生英语美文篇1从民族荣誉看奥运Two weeks ago while at a soccer match in Houston, the woman beside me said she was in London last year and "the Olympics will be a mess", or at least that was a polite paraphrase. It had been clear from my pink freckled skin and my lack of enthusiasm for using the word "awesome" that I was from elsewhere. Asking me if I was a Brit, the woman then shared her expectation of the British ability to deliver . I muttered quietly, and it has to be said not with great confidence, that it will be good. I wish that I had been beside my American friend watching television on Friday. With virtually the whole nation, I was amazed, amused and filled with awe at British creativity and achievement. My own whingeing about tickets and our failings as a nation were simply superseded by the delight of history, spectacle and a parachuting monarch. I was proud to be British. Yet pride can be a difficult thing.早上好。
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本文是高中生英语美文，希望对大家有帮助!高中生英语美文篇一有一种幸福After stepping into society, I have deeply learnt a wealth of things. Some people say that society is the best school, which I thinkis considerably reasonable. Since 2005 when I walked out of my campus, I have learnt what I could never in school. Now I have known what isbitter and what is sweet, what is respect and what is endeavor(努力,尽力), what is giving and what is getting.In different backgrounds, I am playing different roles. Among different groups, I see different faces. Only then did I realize there would not be a word called "pure" in our society. Intangibly I often touch different eye expressions from many other people, which mirror kind of arrogance. They often shout at those who are in lower status roughly. Every time I see these men, "angry" can hardly convey my feelings. Deep out of my heart, I show a great sympathy on them. They are too piteous because they don't even know what is love and respect.Today no matter you are director of the board, manager, head of the department, or others with more authorities, there is no reason or right at all for you to look down upon anyone around you, because everyone has his own value to our society and their own self-esteem. Now maybe you are the director of the board, but without those with a lower status working painstakingly for you, how can you maintain your position so stably? Now maybe you are of great authority, but without the obedience of the public, how can you promote yourself with your so-called "authority"? In our world there exist some people living to their heart's content. They are primarily those kind and modest.Looking at the clean ground beneath your feet, you should know to own it to the environmental cleaners. Enjoying a decent house, you should know to own it to the constructors. Appreciating the toothsome food on the table, you should own it to the peasants industriously working on the farm. Maybe they inferior to you in terms of social status, but you can never look down upon them, for they are the greatest contributors in our society. Now however much money you possess, itcannot become stuff automatically without exchange. Here the "stuff" precisely comes up under the painstaking efforts of those you look down upon.Anyone should be respect so long as he is working hard. Though his salary is awkward, he gets with his labor, which thereby is much better than that stolen or robbed. Not all the people are born with a silver spoon in his mouth. There are always some people doomed to be average and poor. Therefore, do not outface others.Are you wealthy today? If yes, remember not to be over-proud! Are you poor? If yes, remember not to be discouraged, for there is another happiness that cannot be measured between poverty and wealth.高中生英语美文篇二Life Needs GratefulnessMany details and trifles(琐事) in life appear to be neglected by us in a bustling urban life. Some people attribute it to the fickle(浮躁的) ambience over the whole city. Some think that our passion has been ironed out by invariably tedious(沉闷的) life, also some people come to the sensation that they have already been numbed by the fast-paced life.Is it simple because of fickle ambience? Is it simply because of no passion? Or is it simple because of numbness? Maybe all these contribute a little to the present situation, or maybe none. Actually,in the modern city, what we lack more and more desperately is a heart of consciousness and gratefulness.There was once a time when I also deemed that we began to lose our direction and become numb without too much affection in this material-flooding world. We were not sure whether the reason why we locked tightly our heart was to eliminate loneliness or to protect ourselves. We did it unconsciously with less and less emotion and smile. So someone said that I was awfully icy to others. Not until one day when I was stricken by a sense of gratitude did I totally change myself.Yes, life needs gratefulness. Gratefulness is not only confined to love, but also to friendship, family bonds, mutual cherishing as well as constant missing each other.Gratefulness touches deeply the tenderness of my heart,rendering me ever-profound perception as well as ever-soft emotion. Itis like the soft melody of "kiss the rain", so tender, so emotional and so fascinating, leaving me out of all the worldly troubles.In the past never did I feel the great significance of gratefulness. I had been holding that everything about life would become nothing but turn back to dust at the end of life. Maybe at that time I had seen through life and death, thinking that life was running to the end unceasingly regardless of our sentimental sigh. However, it was a momentary matter that I came to realize life should be upheld and maintained by gratefulness. Then our heart will never feel solitary and have the sense of being loved. Only by stretching out our hands can we give the opportunity to others to hold us!Affection and gratefulness is the source of my inspiration.A tiny gratefulness can give us a lasting positive mood, which requires our consciousness and gratefulness. Then with a heart of gratefulness, everything turns out to be gorgeous.Giving and the feeling of being moved give us a sense of happiness. Maybe, it is my perception of life that we need not own a multitude of wealth, but tons of love, not peerless status, but numerous smiles, not the power to control everything, but someone wiling to dofor you and miss you.Yes, god is fair to anyone. When he closes one of your doors, he will open another for you. Even though I just have a window, I can still embrace sunshine, fresh air, beauteous(美丽的) landscapes. Though the eyesight might be somewhat narrow, it is my world after all.In this world, I am dancing freely, arranging my life delicately, enjoying my self-staying and craziness as well as mutual cherishing with my friends.Every drop in life composes a marvelous poem that conveys authentic emotions. Choosing to live alone does not necessarily mean we do not expect the coming of love. Falling in love with rain does not mean we do not adore glorious sunshine. Facing everything toughly does not mean we do not hope a warm arm to lean upon.Every drop in life and every silk of gratefulness direct me to my real heart and mind.高中生英语美文篇三Make Every Day CountI was once told by someone that I should end each day bycrossing it off my calendar and saying out loud, "There goes another day of my life, never to return again." Try this for yourself, and notice how much it sharpens your focus. When you end a day with the feelingthat you would have lived it the same if you had the chance to repeat it, you gain a sense of gratitude that helps you focus on what's really important to you. When you end the day with a feeling of regret or loss, you gain the awareness to try a different approach the next day".If we're not careful, we don't notice that the days are passing us by. We take the paths of least resistance, sticking within ourcomfort zone. We watch TV all evening rather than learn skills that will help us advance. We put up with(忍受，容忍) unwarranted criticism, we passively submit to(屈服) requests rather than assert our needs. Weallow a lack of confidence to pass up on an opportunity.Looking back over the past year, or even the past week, by doing things and stretching myself that I feel I have made the most of my days. Or as the quote says, I would live it the same way if allowed to repeat it. But, to use another cliché(陈词滥调), life is not a rehearsal -there is no replay button. Moreover there is no erase and record again facility!。
【英语阅读】高中英语课外读物美文欣赏40篇(双语版)
1夏天的飞鸟，飞到我的窗前唱歌，又飞去了。
Stray birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away.2 秋天的黄叶，它们没有什么可唱，只叹息一声，飞落在那里。
And yellow leaves of autumn， which have no songs， flutter and fall there with a sign.3世界对着它的爱人，把它浩翰的面具揭下了。
它变小了，小如一首歌，小如一回永恒的接吻The world puts off its mask of vastness to its lover. It becomes small as one song， as one kiss of the eternal.4是大地的泪点，使她的微笑保持着青春不谢。
It is the tears of the earth that keep her smiles in bloom.5无垠的沙漠热烈追求一叶绿草的爱，她摇摇头笑着飞开了。
The mighty desert is burning for the love of a blade of grass who shakes her head and laughs and flies away.6如果你因失去了太阳而流泪，那么你也将失去群星了。
If you shed tears when you miss the sun， you also miss the stars.7跳舞着的流水呀，在你途中的泥沙，要求你的歌声，你的流动呢。
你肯挟瘸足的泥沙而俱下么？The sands in your way beg for your song and your movement， dancing water. Will you carry the burden of their lameness？8她的热切的脸，如夜雨似的，搅扰着我的梦魂。
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新东方优美背诵短文50篇 Unit50:CellsandTemperature50. Cells and TemperatureCells cannot remain alive outside certain limits of temperature and much narrower limits mark the boundaries of effective functioning. Enzyme systems of mammals and birds are most efficient only within a narrow range around 37C;a departure of a few degrees from this value seriously impairs their functioning. Even though cells can survive wider fluctuations the integrated actions of bodily systems are impaired. Other animals have a wider tolerance for changes of bodily temperature.For centuries it has been recognized that mammals and birds differ from other animals in the way they regulate body temperature. Ways of characterizing the difference have become more accurate and meaningful over time, but popular terminology still reflects the old division into “warm-blooded” and “cold-blooded” species; warm-blooded included mammals and birds whereas all other creatures were considered cold-blooded. As more species were studied, it became evident that this classification was inadequate. A fence lizard or a desert iguana—each cold-blooded----usually has a body temperature only a degree or two below that of humans and so is not cold. Therefore the next distinction was made between animals that maintain a constant body temperature, called home0therms, and those whose body temperature varies with their environments, called poikilotherms. But this classification also proved inadequate, because among mammals there are many that vary their body temperatures during hibernation. Furthermore, many invertebrates that live in the depths of the ocean never experience change in the depths of the ocean never experience change in the chill of the deep water, and their body temperatures remain constant.细胞与温度细胞只能在一定的温度范围内存活，而进一步保证它们有效工作的温度范围就更小了。
哺乳动物和鸟类的酶系统只能在37℃左右的很小范围内才能有效工作。
与此相差仅几度的温度都会大大削弱它们的工作效率。
尽管温度变化更大时细胞仍能存活，但机体系统的整体运行能力却被削弱了。
其它动物对体温的变化有更强的适应性。
几个世纪以来，人们就认识到哺乳动物和鸟类调节体温的方式与其它动物不同。
随着时间的推移，人们对这种差异的描述越来越精确和有意义，但是"暖血动物"和"冷血动物"这一古老的分类方式至今仍在大众词汇中有所反映。
暖血动物包括哺乳动物和鸟类，其它动物统统被视为冷血动物。
但是对更多物种进行的研究表明这种分类显然是不适当的。
美洲一种小型蜥蜴和沙漠鬣蜥同属冷血动物，但实际上它们的体温通常只比人类的体温低1～2度，因此并不是真正的冷血。
因此又出现了恒温动物(即保持恒定体温的动物)和变温动物(即体温随外界环境的变化而改变的动物)这一区分方式。
但这种分类也不恰当。
因为有不少哺乳动物在冬眠期间会改变体温，而许多生活在深海的无脊椎动物在寒冷的深海水域中体温并不变化，而是恒定的。
新东方优美背诵短文50篇 Unit49:Sleep49 SleepSleet is part of a person’s daily activity cycle. There are several different stages of sleep, and they too occur in cycles. If you are an average sleeper, your sleep cycle is as follows. When you fist drift off into slumber, your eyes will roll about a bit, you temperature will drop slightly, your muscles will relax, and your breathing well slow and become quite regular. Your brain waves slow and become quite regular. Your brain waves slow down a bit too, with the alpha rhythm of rather fast waves 1 sleep. For the next half hour or so, as you relax more and more, you will drift down through stage 2 and stage 3 sleep. The lower your stage of sleep. slower your brain waves will be. Then about 40to 69 minutes after you lose consciousness you will have reached the deepest sleep of all. Your brain will show the large slow waves that are known as the delta rhythm. This is stage 4 sleep.You do not remain at this deep fourth stage all night long, but instead about 80 minutes after you fall into slumber, your brain activity level will increase again slightly. The delta rhythm will disappear, to be replaced by the activity pattern of brain waves. Your eyes will begin to dart around under your closed eyelids as if you were looking at something occurring in front of you. This period of rapid eye movement lasts for some 8 to 15 minutes and is called REM sleep. It is during REM sleep period, your body will soon relax again, your breathing will slip gently back from stage 1 to stage 4 sleep----only to rise once again to the surface of near consciousness some 80 minutes later.睡眠睡眠是人每天日常活动循环的一部分。
人的睡眠分几个阶段，而这些阶段也是循环发生的。
如果你是一个正常的睡眠者，你的睡眠循环会这样进行。
在你开始昏昏入睡时，你的眼睛会滚动几下，体温略有下降，肌肉放松，呼吸变得缓慢而有节奏。
除了开始几分钟比较快的α节奏外，脑电波也稍有减缓。
这被称为第一阶段睡眠。
在随后约半小时内，你进一步放松，进入第二和第三阶段睡眠。
睡眠越深入，脑电波就越缓慢。
大约在开始睡眠后的40到60分钟，你将进入沉睡状态。
这时的脑电波表现为巨大的缓波，被称为δ节奏。
这就是第四阶段睡眠。
但你并不是整夜都保持这种沉睡状态。
入睡后约80分钟左右，你的大脑运动水平会再度略有提高。
δ节奏消失，并被脑电波的运动图形取代。
你的眼睛会在闭着的眼睑下迅速转动，就好象你在看着眼前发生的什么事情。
这种迅速的眼球运动持续约8～15分钟，这一阶段睡眠被称之为快速眼动(REM)睡眠。
在REM睡眠阶段，你的肢体会很快再度放松，呼吸也再次放慢并变得有节奏，你会轻松地从第一阶段滑入第四阶段睡眠-直到大约80分钟后重新接近清醒状态。
新东方优美背诵短文50篇 Unit48:Bacteria48 BacteriaBacteria are extremely small living things. While we measure our own sizes in inches or centimeters, bacterial size is measured in microns. One micron is a thousandth of a millimeter: a pinhead is about a millimeter across. Rod-shaped bacteria are usually from two to four microns long, while rounded ones are generally one micron in diameter. Thus if you enlarged a rounded bacterium a thousand times, it would be just about the size of a pinhead. An adult human magnified by the same amount would be over a mile(1.6 kilometer) tall.Even with an ordinary microscope, you must look closely to see bacteria. Using a magnification of 100 times, one finds that bacteria are barely visible as tiny rods or dots. One cannot make out anything of their structure. Using special stains, one can see that some bacteria have attached to them wavy-looking “hairs” called flagella. Others have only one flagellum. The flagella rotate, pushing the bacteria through the water. Many bacteria lack flagella and cannot move about by their own power, while others can glide along over surfaces by some little-understood mechanism.From the bacteria point of view, the world is a very different place from what it is to humans. To a bacterium water is as thick as molasses is to us. Bacteria are so small that they are influenced by the movements of the chemical molecules around them. Bacteria under the microscope, even those with no flagella, often bounce about in the water. This is because they collide with the watery molecules and are pushed this way and that. Molecules move so rapidly that within a tenth of a second the molecules around a bacteria have all been replaced by new ones; even bacteria without flagella are thus constantly exposed to a changing environment.细菌细菌是极其微小的生物体。