必克英语 微杂志 2012年8月第二期 这一刻,冲吧!
必克英语 微杂志 2012年10月第二期 有梦？去追寻!
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年10月第二期|有梦？去追寻！2012年10月第二期|有梦？去追寻！本期目录——微聚焦——2012-10-18 【微聚焦】有梦？去追寻！To Pursue Dreams——微课堂——2012-10-18 【微口语】追逐梦想，畅聊梦想Talk about Dreams2012-10-18 【微听力】我有一个梦想I Have A Dream2012-10-18 【微翻译】努力追寻梦想，与“努力”有关的英文翻译，你了解吗？2012-10-18 【微阅读】战胜恐惧，追求梦想Conquer the Fear——微情调——2012-10-18 【微语录】人生无悔，追逐梦想Regretless Life2012-10-18 【微智慧】追逐梦想前，你会听到哪些谎言？Lies You may Hear2012-10-18 【微星座】（上）星座香水，爱上你的味道Perfumes for 12 Constellations（A）2012-10-18 【微星座】（下）星座香水，爱上你的味道Perfumes for 12 Constellations（B）——微分享——2012-10-18 【微音乐】《The Power of the Dream》（Celine Dion）2012-10-18 【微影评】《盛大婚礼》（The Big Wedding）2012-10-18 【微书评】《遇见未知的自己》（Meet With the One Inside Yourself）——微动态——2012-10-18 【微活动】让Spiiker给你不一样的英语体验梦想，每个人都有，它就像是一个个会飞翔的小精灵，时刻陪伴在我们的身旁，与我们如影随形。
然而，梦想，它不是白日做梦；也不是需要永远的埋藏起来，不去发掘；而是我们需要迈着坚定的步伐，勇敢地去追寻，去实现它！也许在实现梦想的道路中，我们会遇到无数的挫折，但是，跌倒了，爬起来，没关系，想着目标，义无反顾地走下去！但是，青春无悔，有梦？就去追寻吧！Have you noticed how easy it is to follow the course of life andforget that we have dreams? Gradually, we are abdicating the responsibility to exercise the rights that we have on our lives. We are making ourselves slaves. We are the slaves of other events, our work and our debts. But, you probably still have dreams! If so, here is great news: you can free yourself and improve your life in depth!不知你是否注意到？跟着生活既定的进程而忘记自己的梦想，是多么容易的一件事情啊。
必克英语 微杂志 2012年8月第二期 品茶说茶
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年8月第二期| 品茶说茶2012年8月第二期|品茶说茶本期目录——微聚焦——2012-08-16 【微聚焦】品茶说茶Tea Sipping,T ea Talk——微课堂——2012-08-16 【微口语】品茶说茶，如何向老外介绍“茶文化？How to Introduce Tea Culture?2012-08-16 【微听力】茶文化Tea Culture2012-08-16 【微翻译】茶言茶语，与“茶”有关英语翻译，你了解吗？Translations related to Tea 2012-08-16 【微阅读】品茶论茶，各种“茶”的英文怎么说？——微情调——2012-08-16 【微语录】人生如茶，品茶如品人生Taste the Tea, Live Your Life2012-08-16 【微智慧】每天喝3杯茶可以防止心脏病，你知道吗？Drink T ea to Prevent Heart Disease 2012-08-16 【微星座】十二星座情感排行榜，你排第几？Emotion Ranking of 12 Zodiacs——微分享——2012-08-16 【微音乐】《Gotta Have You》（The weepies）2012-08-16 【微影评】《敢死队2》（The Expendables II）2012-08-16 【微书评】《了不起的盖茨比》（The Great Gatsby）——微动态——2012-08-16 【成功在Spiiker】恭喜Spiiker电话英语学员Jack获得2012年08月最大进步奖茶，是中华民族的举国之饮。
发于神农，闻于鲁周公，兴于唐朝，盛于宋代。
一直以来，中国人对茶，都有着一种难以割舍的情结，上至帝王将相，文人墨客，诸子百家，下至挑夫贩竹，平民百姓，无不以茶为好。
因为泡上一壶浓茶，择雅静之处，自斟自饮，乃人生一大雅事也！那么，炎炎夏日，你我何不泡上一壶沁人心脾的好茶，坐在凉爽的树荫下，吹着习习的凉风，一同来品茶说茶呢？The Chinese people, in their drinking oftea, place much significance on the act of "savoring." "Savoringtea" is not only a way to discern good tea from mediocre tea, but also howpeople take delight in their reverie and in tea-drinking itself. Snatching abit of leisure from a busy schedule, making a kettle of strong tea, securing aserene space, and serving and drinking tea by yourself can help banish fatigueand frustration, improve your thinking ability and inspire you with enthusiasm.You may also imbibe it slowly in small sips to appreciate the subtle allure oftea-drinking, until your spirits soar up and up into a sublime aesthetic realm.Buildings, gardens, ornaments and tea sets are the elements that form theambience for savoring tea. A tranquil, refreshing, comfortable and neat localeis certainly desirable for drinking tea. Chinese gardens are well known in theworld and beautiful Chinese landscapes are too numerous to count. Teahousestucked away in gardens and nestled beside the natural beauty of mountains andrivers are enchanting places of repose for people to rest and recreatethemselves.中国人饮茶，注重一个"品"字。
2012自考英语二Unit_8__The_Great_Minds
2012自考英语二Unit_8__The_Great_MindsUnit 8 The Great MindsA famous quoteA pessimist makes difficulties of his opportunities; an optimist makes opportunities of his difficulties. ----Harry S. Truman悲观者让机会沦为困难；乐观者把困难铸成机会。
----杜鲁门make A of B 使B成为Amake a success of one's careermake a musician of the little boyThe father exposed his son to music when he was still a little child because he wanted to make a musician of him.expose sb. / oneself to sth.使暴露于，Don't expose yourself to the strong sunlight, or you will get sunburnt.联想：sunburnt / suntannedgain exposure to sth.make a footballer of Tommake a mess of the accountText ANew words1. wrap v. 用…缠绕（或围紧）2. scenario n. 设想；方案；预测3. explanation n. 解释；说明explain explanatory4. uneventful adj. 平淡无奇的；平凡的；缺乏刺激的5. pregnancy n. 怀孕；妊娠；孕期6. imperfect adj. 有缺陷的；不完全的；不完美的perfect perfection联想：impossible, impolite, imbalanced, immobile, immature （注意：unbiased, unmoving）7. abnormal adj. 不正常的；反常的；变态的；畸形的normal联想：typical-at ypicalsymmetry-asymmetrysymmetrical-asymmetrical8. massive adj. 巨大的；非常严重的9. disability n.（某种）缺陷，障碍ableabilityunable disabled10. limbless adj. 无四肢的11. inspire v. 激励；鼓舞（用法参考Unit 5, Text A）inspiration （形近词参考Unit 4，T ext A） inspiring12. adapt v. 适应（新情况）adapt oneself to sth.13. accomplish v. 完成14. limb n. 肢；臂；腿15. campaign 运动（为社会、商业或政治目的而进行的一系列有计划的活动）16. fulfill v. 实现；履行fulfill one's dream / word / requirementfulfilling使人满足的，令人愉快的fulfillment 履行；满足；成就17. motivational adj. 鼓舞的 motive motivate18. circumstance n. 命运；客观环境19. wholeheartedly adv. 全心全意地 red-nosed /white-haired /20. effective adj. 产生预期结果的；有效的比较：efficient ineffective, inefficient21. altitude n. 海拔；海拔高度altitude sickness区分：attitude22. engagement n. 约定；约会；预约23. congregation n. （教堂的）会众24. audience n. 观众；听众25. vision n. 想象力；眼力；远见卓识26. outreach n. 外展服务27. perspective n. 态度；观点；思考方法28. cease v. （使）停止，终止，结束29. obstacle n. 障碍；阻碍；绊脚石30. illustrate v. （用示例、图画等）说明，解释31. profound adj. 巨大的；深切的；深远的32. persistence n. 坚持；锲而不舍persist (in) persistent /=insist on33. paral yze v. 使瘫痪；使麻痹34. oftentimes adv. 常常35. trick n. 戏法；把戏 tricky36. blend n. （不同事物的）和谐结合，融合37. perseverance n. 毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神persevere perseverant （偶见perseverent，但很少使用）38. define v. 阐明；明确；界定definition definite 明确的，确定的39. incredible adj. 不能相信的；难以置信的unbelievable40. captivate v. 迷住；使着迷Phrases and Expressions1. a walk of life 行业；职业；地位；阶层line of work2. major in 主修3. stress the importance of 强调…的重要性4. at one's disposal 任某人处理；供某人任意使用5. poke fun at 拿…开心；奚落；嘲笑6. show off 炫耀；卖弄Life Without LimitsImagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around someone, no hands to experience touch, or to hold another hand with. Or what about being born without legs? Having no ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand on two feet. Now put both of those scenarios（设想）together: no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that affect your everyday life?生命无疆想象生下来时就没有手臂。
2012版英语二自考教材的答案【可修改文字】
可编辑修改精选全文完整版2012版英语二自考教材的答案1、I _______ Zhang Hua in the bookstore last Sunday. [单选题] *A. meetB. meetingC. meetedD. met(正确答案)2、( ). The old man enjoys ______ stamps. And now he has1300 of them [单选题] *A. collectB. collectedC. collecting(正确答案)D. to collect3、Ordinary books, _________ correctly, can give you much knowledge. [单选题] *A. used(正确答案)B. to useC. usingD. use4、You’d ______ give up smoking. [单选题] *A. goodB. wellC. better(正确答案)D. best5、He runs so fast that no one can _______ him. [单选题] *A. keep upB. keep awayC. keep up with(正确答案)D. keep on6、Tom’s mother will let him _______ traveling if he comes back?in five days. [单选题] *A. to goB. goesC. wentD. go(正确答案)7、40．—________ apples do we need to make fruit salad?—Let me think…We need three apples. [单选题] *A．How longB．How oftenC．How muchD．How many(正确答案)8、——Can you come on Monday or Tuesday? ——Im afraid（）of them is possible. [单选题] *A.neither(正确答案)B. eitherC. noneD.both9、My brother is _______ actor. He works very hard. [单选题] *A. aB. an(正确答案)C. theD. one10、Mrs. Green has given us some _______ on how to study English well. [单选题] *A. practiceB. newsC. messagesD. suggestions(正确答案)11、Finally he had to break his promise. [单选题] *A. 计划B. 花瓶C. 习惯D. 诺言(正确答案)12、I used to take ____ long way to take the bus that went by ____ tunnel under the water. [单选题] *A. a, aB. a. theC. a, /(正确答案)D. the, a13、People cut down many trees ______ elephants are losing their homes. （）[单选题] *A. ifB. butC. so(正确答案)D. or14、Be careful with the knife. You may hurt _______. [单选题] *A. himselfB. ourselvesC. myselfD. yourself(正确答案)15、86．—? ? ? ? ? ? ?will it take me to get to the Golden Street?—About half an hour. [单选题]* A．How farB．How long(正确答案)C．How oftenD．How much16、56．Sam is in a hurry. Maybe he has got ________ important to do. [单选题] * A．everythingB．nothingC．anythingD．something(正确答案)17、51．People usually ________ the prices before they buy something. [单选题] *A．receiveB．payC．spendD．compare(正确答案)18、He held his（）when the results were read out. [单选题] *A. breath(正确答案)B. voiceC. soundD. thought19、Which is _______ city, Shanghai, Beijing or Chengdu? [单选题] *A. largeB. largerC. largestD. the largest(正确答案)20、We should _______ a hotel before we travel. [单选题] *A. book(正确答案)B. liveC. stayD. have21、There are many_____desks in the room. [单选题] *rge old brown(正确答案)B.old large brownrge brown oldD.brown old large22、It is my _______ to meet you here. [单选题] *A. pleasure(正确答案)B. pleaseC. pleasedD. pleasant23、74．No person （）carry a mobile phone into the examination room during the national college Entrance Examinations．[单选题] *A.shall(正确答案)B.mustC.canD.need24、There _______ some milk in the glass. [单选题] *A. is(正确答案)B. areC. haveD. has25、15．This kind of bread is terrible. I do not want to eat it ________. [单选题] * A．any more(正确答案)B．some moreC．no longerD．some longer26、( )Keep quiet, please. It’s ________ noisy here. [单选题] *A. many tooB. too manyC. too muchD. much too(正确答案)27、_______ travelers come to visit our city every year. [单选题] *A. Hundred ofB. Hundreds of(正确答案)C. Five HundredsD. Five hundred?of28、50．—The sweater is not the right ________ for me.—Well, shall I get you a bigger one or a smaller one? [单选题] *A．priceB．colorC．size(正确答案)D．material(材料)29、--Whose _______ are these?? ? ? --I think they are John·s. [单选题] *A. keyB. keyesC. keys(正确答案)D. keies30、Wang Dong usually gets up at 6:00 _______ he can catch the early school bus. [单选题] *A. as ifB. so that(正确答案)C. untilD. after。
2012年出版自考《英语二》教材
第一部分：阅读判断1. ［解析］文章第一段中提到了应聘者提出的几个问题：What are my...my hobbies ，由此可以看出他们关注的更多是公司给予的“假期”待遇，而非工作本身带来的经历、价值和成长空间等。
所以题干的说法是正确的。
答案为A。
2. ［解析］第二段第一句就说到Good work…work experie nee,即好的工作态度、习惯和技术来自工作经历而非在学校可以学到。
所以题干说法是错误的。
答案为B。
3. ［解析］第二段第三行讲到I would enter our barnyard…the milking barn，即需要给10至12 只奶牛挤奶，至于说是不是一共有12 头牛，或者父母会帮忙给余下的其他奶牛挤奶，文章并未提及。
答案为C。
4 . ［解析］第二段最后讲到父母每天早晨都会对奶牛问好，Good 's good to seeyou!然后后面提到I did n't feel quite the same way，这说明作者和父母的感受不同，不愿意清早起床挤牛奶。
答案为A。
5. ［解析］第三段最后一句提到It made me...to the road,所以作者是将牛奶捅提到路边等待。
牛奶厂的人来接货，而没提到运到集市去卖。
答案为C。
6. ［解析］第四段首句提到My father and mother...helped me with milking the eows ，即我的父母经常帮我一起挤牛奶，所以题干中说“我经常独自一人挤牛奶”是错误的。
答案为B。
7. ［解析］第四段倒数第二句指出To my father...as it may seem ，即对于父亲来说，挤牛奶看上去并没有那么复杂。
unsophisticated意为不复杂的、简单的，与complicated （复杂的）语义相反。
因此题干说法是错误的。
答案为B。
8. ［解析］第四段第二行指出But Father...needed to be milked,意为奶牛也需要被挤奶，和题干含义吻合。
专题14阅读理解 议论文和新闻报道(第02期)-2023年中考英语真题分项汇编(全国通用)(解析版)
2023年中考真题英语分项汇编专题09阅读理解考点4议论文和新闻报道（第02期）（2023·广东广州·统考中考真题）Computer scientist Mary has an idea for a new robot to help her work with children.How should it look?The robot should have arms to be able to lift things.And if it is going to communicate with people,it will also need a face.Scientists believe that giving a robot a face can make it seem more friendly.Humans would also like to pay more attention to robots with faces.But what kind?For Mary,she wants to make sure that her new robot doesn’t look too much like a human.She wants people to just treat it as a machine-person.If it looks more like a human than a machine,she thinks users might find it a bit creepy and feel afraid.Mary also believes that robot faces don’t need to look a lot like ours.Her research shows that we can enjoy communicating with robots whether or not they look like humans,because our brains are able to look for faces.Just put two circles on top of a robot’s body,and we will see a face.Dave feels differently.He believes that although at first we might be afraid when seeing a robot with a lifelike face,we may soon get used to it.If robots are going to work closely with humans,they should look as much like us as possible.After all,faces are an important part of the way we communicate.To make his robots look as much like real people as possible,Dave invented a special skin(皮肤)for their faces.With this skin,robots can show human-like expressions and appear to be angry,sad,happy or surprised. Dave’s robots are also programmed to copy expressions.How?Just imagine his robot is looking at you.The cameras in its eyes send pictures of your face to its central computer!1．Why do scientists think a robot needs a face?A．It will become more beautiful.B．It can do better in lifting things.C．It will pay more attention to children.D．It can better communicate with people.2．What does the underlined word“creepy”mean in paragraph2?A．Uncomfortable to look at.B．Impossible to touch.C．Boring to talk to.D．Difficult to understand.3．Which of the following would Dave most probably agree with?A．People should treat robots as humans.B．Robots need to express their own feelings.C．Robots shouldn't look too much like humans.D．People can easily accept robots with a human face.4．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To explain the reasons why robots should have faces.B．To suggest what humans can do with robots with faces.C．To share ideas on what kind of faces robots should have.D．To show how scientists invent robots with different faces.【答案】1．D2．A3．D4．C【导语】本文主要介绍两个人对机器人是否要有人形脸持有的不同看法。
必克英语 微杂志 2012年8月第三期 爱在七夕
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年8月第三期| 爱在七夕2012年8月第三期|爱在七夕本期目录——微聚焦——2012-08-23 【微聚焦】爱在七夕Romance on Double Seventh Day——微课堂——2012-08-23 【微口语】浪漫七夕，简单的恋爱专属语，你会吗？Simple Romantic Words2012-08-23 【微听力】Eternal Love永恒的爱2012-08-23 【微翻译】与七夕传统相关的英文翻译，你知道吗？English Expressions on Qixi Festival 2012-08-23 【微阅读】关于“七夕”的美丽传说，“七夕”用英语怎么说？——微情调——2012-08-23 【微语录】如果爱，请懂得If Love, Please Understand Them!2012-08-23 【微智慧】爱在七夕，特别的爱给特别的T a Special Love to Your Lover2012-08-23 【微星座】爱在七夕，12星座会说怎样的“英语情话”？Twelve Constellations Express Love ——微分享——2012-08-23 【微音乐】《Sweetest Surprise》（Michael Learns To Rock）2012-08-23 【微影评】《真爱至上》（Love Actually ）2012-08-23 【微书评】《希腊神话故事》（Greek Myths）——微动态——2012-08-23 【微活动】“带饭族”的福音：邀请好友测试，免费获取“插电饭盒”闪亮的星星，遥遥相对，守望在银河的两端。
那是牛郎和织女深邃的眼神，期盼着一年一次的相见，渴望着一年一度的重逢，千百年来讲诉着这浪漫动人的爱情故事。
七夕，“Fall in Love”，只因为在这一刻遇到了对的“你”；“Because of love”，愿意劈荆斩月只要可以见到你。
自考_全国2012年4月高等教育自学考试综合英语二真题
全国2012年4月高等教育自学考试综合英语（二）真题课程代码：00795请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上I．语法、词汇。
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个正确答案，并填在答题纸相应的位置上。
错选、多选或未选均无分。
（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）1. The man in the store won’t change money for him ______ he buys something.A. ifB. orC. butD. unless2. The old harbor is still full of pleasant atmosphere and well worth ______.A. visitB. to visitC. to be visitedD. visiting3. The car often breaks down and we must have it ______ thoroughly.A. checkB. checkedC. to checkD. checking4. If she ______ here last night, I would have told her the good news.A. cameB. had comeC. would comeD. was coming5. Can you tell me ______ about this city that makes people love it so much?A. it is whatB. what it isC. what is itD. is it what6. By the time you get to the shopping mall, the stores ______.A. have been closedB. are to be closedC. will have been closedD. are being closed7. ______ , our next step is to determine how to carry it out.A. Having made the planB. Making the planC. The plan is being madeD. The plan having been made8. Some English words can have different meanings depending on the ______ in which they are used.A. contextB. contactC. contentD. contrast9. It ______ artificial, but at that price what can you expect?A. eatsB. flavorsC. chewsD. tastes10. I ______ hope that these very unfortunate people will not be forgotten.A. sincerelyB. seriouslyC. honestlyD. frankly11. We had to ______ a lot of noise when the children were at home.A. come up withB. catch up withC. put up withD. keep up with12. When I was eighteen I was independent ______ my parents.A. onB. ofC. toD. with13. The water was so clear that it ______ the trees on the river bank.A. shadowedB. presentedC. reflectedD. shaded14. In this advanced course students must take objective tests at monthly ______.A. lengthB. periodC. intervalsD. gaps15. The ______ majority of people do not actually attend sports events, but see themthrough the eyes of the media.A. mainB. wideC. bigD. vastII．完形填空。
2012 考研英语二阅读第四篇
2012 考研英语二阅读第四篇全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: Amazing AnimalsHi everyone! Today I want to tell you about some amazing animals that I learned about in the 2012 English Exam Reading Passage 4. It was super cool to read about all the different kinds of animals in the world. Let's dive in and learn more about them together!First, let's talk about elephants. Did you know that elephants are the largest land animals in the world? They are super big and strong, and they have long trunks that they use to pick up food and water. Elephants are also really smart and they can remember things for a long time. It was so interesting to read about how elephants have different ways of communicating with each other using sounds and body language.Next, let's learn about dolphins. Dolphins are super cute and they are really good at swimming. They have fins that help them move through the water really fast. Dolphins are also really friendly animals and they like to play with each other. I wasamazed to read about how dolphins use sonar to find food and communicate with each other underwater.Last but not least, let's talk about cheetahs. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world! They can run super fast, up to 60 miles per hour. Cheetahs have really cool spots on their fur that help them blend in with their surroundings when they are hunting. It was so fascinating to read about how cheetahs work together in groups to catch their prey.I had so much fun learning about all these amazing animals in the 2012 English Exam Reading Passage 4. I hope you enjoyed hearing about them too! Animals are so interesting and I can't wait to learn more about them in the future. Let's keep exploring and discovering new things together! Thanks for listening!篇2Title: The Story of a Brave KnightOnce upon a time, there was a brave knight named Sir George. He lived in a big castle and his job was to protect the kingdom from evil dragons and wicked witches.One day, a terrible dragon attacked the village and started burning down all the houses. Sir George quickly put on hisshining armor and rode out on his trusty steed to face the dragon.The dragon breathed fire and roared loudly, but Sir George was not afraid. He raised his sword and fought bravely, dodging the dragon's flames and slashing at its scales. After a long and fierce battle, the dragon finally fell to the ground defeated.The villagers cheered and thanked Sir George for saving them. They celebrated with a big feast and everyone hailed him as a hero.But the next day, a wicked witch appeared in the kingdom, casting spells and turning people into frogs. Sir George knew he had to act fast. He rode out once again, determined to defeat the witch and save his friends.The witch cackled and summoned dark magic, trying to overpower Sir George. But he was clever and quick, using his wits to outsmart the witch and break her spell.In the end, the witch was defeated and the kingdom was safe once more thanks to the bravery and courage of Sir George, the fearless knight.And so, Sir George continued to protect the kingdom, facing danger and standing up for what is right. He became a legend, known far and wide as the greatest knight in all the land.篇3Title: A Fun Little Kid’s Review of 2012 Postgraduate Entrance Exam Reading PassageHey everyone! Today, I want to tell you about the last reading passage from the 2012 postgraduate entrance exam. It was a bit long and kinda boring, but I’ll try to make it fun for you all!So, this passage was all about how the internet is changing the way we read and think. It talked about how people are reading more online and how it’s affecting our brains. It also mentioned something called "cognitive overload" which basically means our brains are getting too much information to process. Phew, that sounds intense!But you know what? I think reading online is cool! You can read about anything you want, like dinosaurs or astronauts or even unicorns! And you can talk to people from all over the world about what you read. It’s like a big, awesome library that never closes!The passage also mentioned something called "Deep Reading" which is when you really focus on a book or article and think deeply about it. I think that’s important too. Sometimes, I get so into a story that I forget about everything else around me. It’s like going on an adventure without even leaving your room!Overall, I think the internet is great for reading and learning new things. But we shouldn’t forget about books either. They’re our friends and can take us to magical places. So, let’s keep reading, online or offline, and keep exploring the world through words!That’s it for my review of the 2012 postgraduate entrance exam reading passage. I hope you had fun reading it with me. See you next time, friends!篇4Title: A Funny Encounter in the LibraryHey guys! Today I want to tell you about a hilarious experience I had in the library. So, I was studying for my English test and decided to go to the library to find some books.I was walking down the aisles, searching for books when I saw a girl sitting at a table with a huge stack of books in front ofher. She looked really serious, like she was studying for a super important test.I thought to myself, "Wow, she must be really smart!" So, I went up to her and said, "Hey, what are you reading? Is it for a test too?" She looked up at me with a confused expression and said, "Uh, I'm actually just trying to find a book on dinosaurs for my little brother."I burst out laughing and apologized, telling her I thought she was a genius studying for a big exam. We both ended up laughing so hard that we couldn't stop. It was so funny how I totally misjudged the situation. We ended up becoming friends and exchanged numbers, all because of that silly misunderstanding in the library.So, the lesson here is not to judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a student by their stack of books. You never know what funny and unexpected encounters you might have when you least expect it. Keep smiling and always be ready for a good laugh!Do you guys have any funny library stories? Share them with me in the comments below! Bye for now!篇5Hey there! Today, I'm going to talk about the fourth reading passage from the 2012 English second section of the postgraduate entrance exam.This passage is all about different types of power and how they affect people's behavior. It talks about how power can make people more self-focused and less empathetic towards others. Sounds pretty heavy, right?Well, the passage gives examples of how people in powerful positions tend to be less considerate of those around them. It also talks about how power can corrupt individuals and lead them to make unethical decisions.But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! The passage also discusses how power can be used positively to help others and make a positive impact on society. It emphasizes the importance of using power responsibly and treating others with kindness and respect.So, remember, power is a double-edged sword – it can either lift you up or bring you down. It's up to you to use your power wisely and make a difference in the world.That's all for today, folks! Stay tuned for more fun and interesting readings from the 2012 English second section. Bye-bye!篇62012。
2012版自考英语2课文翻译(完整版)
第1课Text A批判性地阅读批判性阅读适合于那种作者提出一个观点或试图陈述一个说法的纪实类写作。
批判性阅读是积极阅读。
它不仅仅包括理解作者说了些什么，还包括质疑和评价作者的话，并对此形成自己的观点。
成为一名批判性阅读者需要做到以下几点。
考虑写作背景。
你所读的可能是与你有不同文化背景的人所写的，或者是与你有不同时代背景的人多年以前所写的。
无论哪种情况，你都必须注意并考虑你的价值观和态度与作者所代表的价值观和态度有何不同。
质疑作者的论点。
不要轻信作品的表面意思。
在接受作者观点前，首先要确定作者作出的每一个论点都有足够的论据支持。
找出能支持该论点的事实、实例、和数据。
另外，注意作者是否参考了权威著作。
与同主题文章进行比较。
查看该作者的文章与其他作者关于同一主题的文章是否有一致性。
如果存在不一致性，对不一致的地方背后的论据支持要进行仔细甄别。
分析作者提出的假设。
假设是作者认为具有正确性的前提，基于这些前提作者才能提出论点。
很多时候作者的假设并没有直接说明，这就意味着你必须通过仔细阅读来发现这些假设。
一旦发现某一假设，你必须判断这一假设是否合理。
鉴别文章出处。
鉴别时要确保文章出处真实可信。
例如，如果文章是关于物理学里程碑式的成就，那么爱因斯坦的论述就是可靠的出处。
此外还要确保出处具有相关性。
如果文章主题是诗歌，那么爱因斯坦的论述就不是相关出处。
最后，如果作者写的是某个主题当前的情形，那就要确保出处来源也是当前最新的。
例如，如果作者讨论的是物理学知识的现状，那么爱因斯坦在二十世纪早期进行的研究可能就不适合作出处了。
甄别作者可能带有的偏见。
有关美国政治的书面论述可能因作者是共和党人或民主党人迥然而异。
作者所写的内容很可能反映其带有偏见的立场。
阅读时要考虑到这种偏见存在的可能性。
也就是说，要对文章内容“半信半疑”。
成为一名批判性阅读者，你的思路会不断拓宽，观点会更加合理。
第1课Text B自信的语言语言能影响我们的大脑。
英语报刊阅读 unit 2 econimics
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奥贝尔家族于1929年将公司80％的股份卖给美国 通用汽车公司，从此， 欧宝汽车公司成为美国通 用汽车公司在德国的子公司。
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欧宝标志
欧宝汽车标志为“闪电” 图案， “圆圈闪电”，即 喻示欧宝汽车如风驰电掣， 同时也炫耀它在空气动力 学方面的研究成就，欧宝 汽车的力量和速度是无与 伦比的；欧宝公司永远充 满着生机与活力。
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凯迪拉克标志
凯迪拉克汽车选用的 著名的花冠盾形徽章象 征着其在汽车行业中的 领导地位。这个含义深 刻而精致的标志也是凯 迪拉克家族曾作为皇家 贵族的象征，同时表现 了底特律城创始人祖先 的勇气和荣誉。
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雪佛兰标志
雪佛兰汽车标志由图形和文 字两部分组成。1908年， 杜兰特在一次环球旅行途中 ，在一家法国旅馆的墙纸上 意外地发现了一个“金领结 ”图案，他认为这个图案可 以作为汽车的标志，于是就 撕下了墙纸的一角并展示给 朋友们看。后来这个有趣的 “金领结”图案就演变成了 畅销全球的雪佛兰汽车的标 志。
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1. Can you list some brands belonging to GM in text? 2. why was General Motors laughed around the world when it acquired part of Daewoo Motor in October 2002?
旁蒂克火鸟传奇
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现代汽车与汽车文化
奥兹莫比尔
奥兹莫比尔标志
奥兹莫比尔汽车商标 由图形和文字两部分 组成。奥兹莫比尔标 志中的箭形图案代表 公司积极向上和勇往 直前的创新精神。
All That Is Hot新闻微阅读三篇
All That Is Hot新闻微阅读三篇作者：王燕来源：《疯狂英语·初中天地》2024年第01期1“Rizz” crowned Oxford Word of the Year 2023网络流行语“rizz”当选2023 牛津年度词汇“Rizz” received more than 32，000 votes from the public andcrowned Oxford Word of the Year 2023， dictionary publisherOxford University Press（OUP）announced.“Rizz” soared inpopularity earlier in 2023， after Spider-Man actor Tom Hollandwas asked by BuzzFeed what the secret tohis rizz was. He answered，“I have no rizzwhatsoever. I have limited rizz.”OUP added that the word can alsobe used as a verb，in the phrase “rizz up”，meaning to attract or chat up a person.While Word of the Year contendersdo not need to be new words，they must have a significanceto the year in question. OUPsaid its 2023 shortlist waschosen to “reflect the mood，ethos，or preoccupations ofthe year”.The other finalists were “prompt”， the instruction given toan artificial intelligence program that influences the content itcreates; “situationship，” which means a r omantic partnership thatis not considered to be formal or established; and lastly，“Swiftie”— the name given to an avid fan of singer Taylor Swift.牛津大学出版社表示，“rizz”以 32000 多票当选 2023 牛津年度词汇。
必克英语 微杂志 2012年9月第二期 潮看潮语
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年9月第二期| 潮看潮语2012年9月第二期| 潮看潮语本期目录——微聚焦——2012-09-13 【微聚焦】潮看潮语Cool Expressions——微课堂——2012-09-13 【微口语】•“休假式治疗”走红网络Vacation-style Treatment2012-09-13 【微听力】幽默不老Do Old Folks Still Appreciate Humor?2012-09-13 【微翻译】“最潮”网络词汇英文翻译Hot Network Vocabulary2012-09-13 【微阅读】爆红网络流行语：我是屌丝我怕谁，“屌丝”用英语怎么说？——微情调——2012-09-13 【微语录】你被这些网络流行语录雷到了吗？Are you in Shock?2012-09-13 【微智慧】网络时代催生“窥探”狂人，你了解吗？Peep Culture2012-09-13 【微星座】12星座论英雄，看谁最“牛”？Heroes Among 12 Constellations ——微分享——2012-09-13 【微音乐】《There Were Roses》（Cara Dillon）2012-09-13 【微影评】《生化危机5：惩罚》（Resident Evil: Retribution 3D）2012-09-13 【微书评】《格列佛游记》（Gulliver's Travels）——微动态——2012-09-13 【微活动】一样的月圆夜，不一样的中秋节，猜灯谜赢积分2012-09-13 【成功在Spiiker】恭喜Spiiker电话英语学员Nancy获得2012年09月最大进步奖从早几年各大论坛流行的“沙发”、“潜水”，到电影里“做人要厚道”、“出来混，迟早要还的”，再到今年的由著名香港万人迷演员梁朝伟引发的“生活体”、电视剧《甄嬛传》引发的“甄嬛体”等等。
必克英语 微杂志 2012年7月第四期 2012伦敦奥运会：激励一代人
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年7月第四期| 2012伦敦奥运会：激励一代人2012年7月第四期| 2012伦敦奥运会：激励一代人本期目录——微聚焦——【微聚焦】2012伦敦奥运会：激励一代人2012,Inspire a Generation——微课堂——【微口语】观看奥运比赛时常说的英语口语，你知道吗？Commonly Used Sentences 【微听力】2012伦敦奥运开幕式2012 London Opening Ceremony【微翻译】看2012伦敦奥运，学习与奥运相关的英文翻译Translations About Olympics 【微阅读】2012伦敦奥运会口号“激励一代人”，“奥运会口号”英语怎么说？——微情调——【微语录】看伦敦奥运，传承奥运精神Sayings of Olympic Spirit【微智慧】奥运英语知识竞答，你答对了几题？Olympics Quick Quiz【微星座】（上）十二星座各有哪些优点？Merits of 12 Zodiacs（A）【微星座】（下）十二星座各有哪些优点？Merits of 12 Zodiacs（B）——微分享——【微音乐】2012伦敦奥运会主题曲：《Survival》（Muse）【微影评】《舞出我人生4》（Step Up 4）【微书评】《奥运英语3000句》——微动态——【成功在Spiiker】恭喜Spiiker电话英语学员Cathy获得2012年07月全勤奖近了，近了，伦敦奥运的脚步声终于已经响彻耳边了。
再过1天，以“Inspire a generation”为口号的第三十届夏季奥林匹克运动将在伦敦举行，全世界的目光将再一次因为激情与梦想而聚焦。
真的很激动，很期待！谁将摘取2012伦敦奥运会上的第一枚金牌？谁又将获取奥运史上的最多金牌？那么，这个火辣辣的夏季，就让我们共同见证这一伟大的体育盛会！为伦敦奥运呐喊，为伦敦奥运加油吧！首先，就让我们先了解伦敦与奥运会的渊源吧！The first London Olympics in 1908. 第一届伦敦奥运会These games were going to be held in Rome but, because of a volcano, Romewasn’t ready. London agreed to stage the games and the White City Olympicstadium was built in just 10 months.奥运会原将在罗马举办，但是，因为火山的缘故，罗马还没有准备好。
必克英语微杂志 2012年6月第一期 恋恋毕业季,放飞青春
登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年6月第一期| 恋恋毕业季，放飞青春【最新】2012年6月第一期| 恋恋毕业季，放飞青春本期目录——微聚焦——【微聚焦】恋恋毕业季，放飞青春Graduation, Last Days of Youth.——微课堂——【微口语】参加毕业典礼，常用的10句英语口语表达Utterances in Graduation Ceremony 【微听力】青春Youth【微翻译】常见英汉翻译错误，毕业了你还经常会犯吗？The Avoidable Translation Mistakes ——微情调——【微语录】恋恋毕业季，5句有关毕业的名言5 Quotes for Graduation【微星座】（上）毕业求职，你适合什么职业？What Is the Best Occupation for You?（A）【微星座】（下）毕业求职，你适合什么职业？What Is the Best Occupation for You?（B）【微阅读】毕业聚餐：“散伙饭”英语怎么说？【微智慧】青春无悔，别停下梦想的脚步Never Stop Pursuing Dreams——微分享——【微音乐】Graduation（Vitamin C）【微影评】《毕业生》（The Graduate）【微书评】《心灵鸡汤:重燃心火》（A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul)——微动态——【微活动】毕业季莫须“遗憾”,将英语口语进行到底走进6月，又是一年毕业时！毕业，就像一个大大的句号，从此，我们告别了一段纯真的青春，一段年少轻狂的岁月，一个充满幻想的时代……毕业，也像一个未知的省略号，从此，我们放飞梦想的翅膀，期待更远的航行，憧憬灿烂的明天。
那么，在这个属于青春的季节里，就让我们一起细数毕业那些事儿，一起放飞青春……首先，毕业了，少不了要穿上学士服，戴上学位帽，参加毕业合影，那么，你可知道学士服的代表含义吗？The shape and size of the hood and the sleeve design ofthe gown show the degree a student pursued: a Bachelor's Degree gown has pointed sleeves and no hood, a Master's Degree gown had long, closed sleeves with arm slits and a narrow hood, and a Doctor's Degree had bell-shaped sleeves and a draped, wide hood.学位长袍中披肩布和袖子的形状、尺寸标志着该名学生获得的学位：学士学位服的袖口是尖的，并且没有披肩，硕士学位服的袖子长而且紧，在臂膀出有缝隙，有一个较窄的披肩，博士学位服的袖子是钟形的，较宽松的披肩围成一圈。
【7A版】2012版英语二自学教程课文
ContentsTeGt A Critical Reading........................................................................................................................TeGt A Split Milk.....................................................................................................................................TeGt A Reflections: Friendship and Loyalty................................................................................TeGt A Works Is a Blessing ................................................................................................................TeGt A Life Is Difficult..........................................................................................................................TeGt A Teaching Children to Spend Pocket Money Wisely.................................................TeGt A Your Inner Voice.......................................................................................................................TeGt A Life without Limits..........................................................................................................................................................................................................TeGt A: 300 Hurdles ..............................................................................................................................TeGt A: The Importance of Public Transportation ..........................................................................................................TeGt A Cyber Love............................................................................................................................................................................................................TeGt A Feeling Free................................................................................................................................ TeGt B Self-esteem and Body Image.............................................................................................Unit1ThePowerofLanguageAFamousQuoteLanguageisthedressofthought.------SamuelJohnson SamuelJohnson(1709-1784),Britishmanofletters,oneofthemostoutst andingfiguresofthe18th centuryinEngland.Hemadelastingcontributionsto Englishliteratureasapoet,essayist,moralist,literarycritic,biographer,editora ndleG icographer.Johnsonhasbeendescribedas“arguab lythemostdisting uishedmanoflettersinEnglishhistory.”TeGtACriticalReadingPre-readingQuestions1.Doyouusuallychallengetheideaanauthorrepresents?Whatdoyouthinkisactivereading?2.WhatsuggestionsdoyoueGpecttheauthorwillgiveonreadingcritically?Criticalreadingappliestonon-fictionwritinginwhichtheauthorputsfort hapositionorseekstomakeastatement.Criticalreadingisactivereading.Itinv olvesmorethanjustunderstandingwhatanauthorissaying.Criticalreadingin volvesquestioningandevaluatingwhattheauthorissaying,andformingyour ownopinionsaboutwhattheauthorissaying.Herearethethingsyoushouldd otobeacriticalreader.ConsidertheconteGtofwhatiswritten.YoumaybereadingsomethingthatwaswrittenbyanauthorfromadifferentculturalconteGtthanyours.Or,yo umaybereadingsomethingwrittensometimeagoinadifferenttimeconteGtt hanyours.Ineithercase,youmustrecognizeandtakeintoaccountanydifferen cesbetweenyourvaluesandattitudesandthoserepresentedbytheauthor.Questionassertionsmadebytheauthor.Don’tacceptwhatiswritten atfacevalue.Beforeacceptingwhatiswritten,bycertainthattheauthorprovid essufficientsupportforanyassertionsmade.Lookforfacts,eGamples,andsta tisticsthatprovidesupport.Also,looktoseeiftheauthorhasintegratedthewor kofauthorities.Comparewhatiswrittenwithotherwrittenworkonthesubject.Lookt oseethatwhatiswrittenisconsistentwiththatothershavewrittenaboutthesu bject.Ifthereareinconsistencies,carefullyevaluatethesupporttheauthorpro videsfortheinconsistencies.Analyzeassumptionsmadebytheauthor.Assumptionsarewhatevert heauthormustbelieveistrueinordertomakeassertions.Inmanycases,theaut hor’sassumptionsarenotdirectlystated.Thismeansyoumustreadcarefullyi nordertoidentifyanyassumptions.Onceyouidentifyanassumption,youmus tdecidewhetherornottheassumptionisvalid.Evaluatethesourcestheauthoruses.Indoingthis,bycertainthattheso urcesarecredible.ForeGample,Einsteinisacrediblesourceiftheauthoriswriti ngaboutlandmarkachievementsinphysics.Alsobecertainthatthesourcesar erelevant.Einsteinisnotarelevantsourcewhenthesubjectispoetry.Finally,ift heauthoriswritingaboutasubjectinitscurrentstate,besurethatthesourcesarecurrent.ForeGample,studiesdonebyEinsteinintheearly20th centurymayno tbeappropriateifthewriterisdiscussingthecurrentstateofknowledgeinphys ics.Identifyanypossibleauthorbias.AwrittendiscussionofAmericanpolit icswilllikelylookconsiderablydifferentdependingonwhetherthewriterisaD emocratoraRepublican.Whatiswrittenmayverywellreflectabiasedposition. Youneedtotakethispossiblebiasintoaccountwhenreadingwhattheauthorh aswritten.Thatis,takewhatiswrittenwith“agrainofsalt.”Bybeingacriticalreader,youwillbecomebetterinformedandmaychang eyourviewsasappropriate.TeGtBTheLanguageofConfidencePre-readingQuestions1.Arethereanywordsthatmakeyoufeelconfidentordiffident?2.Doyoubelievethatlanguagecaninfluencepeople’sthought?GivesomeeGample.Thelanguageweuseprogramsourbrain.Masteringourlanguagegiveus agreatdegreeofmasteryoverourlivesandourdestinies.Itisimportanttouset helanguageinthebestwaypossibleinordertodramaticallyimproveourqualit yoflife.Eventhesmallestofwordscanhavethedeepesteffectonoursubconscio usmind,whichislikeachild,anditdoe sn’treallyunderstandthedifferencebe tweenwhatreallyhappensandwhatyouimagine.Itiseagertopleaseandwillingtocarryoutanycommandsthatyougiveit---whetheryoudothisknowinglyo rnotisentirelyuptoyou.“Try”Itisasmallwordyetithasanamazingimpactuponus.Ifsomeonesays,“I ’l l try todothat”youknowthattheyarenotgoingtobeputtingtheirwholehe artintoit,andmaynotevendoitatall.Howoftendoyouusetheword try whental kingaboutthethingsthatmattertoyou?Dosay“I’lltrytobemoreconfident ”or“I’lltrytodothat”or“I’lltrytocall”?Thinkaboutsomethingthatyouwouldliketoachieve,andsayittoyoursel fintwodifferentways.Firstlysay,“I’lltryto…”andnoticehowyoufeel.Ne Gts ay,“Iwilldo…”andseehowyoufeel.Thelattermakesyoufeelbetterthanthefirstone,doesn’tit?Itgivesyoua senseofdetermination,afeelingthatitwillbedone.Listentothepeoplearoun dyouandwhentheysaytheywilltrytonoticeifitgetsdoneornot.Eliminatethe wordtryfromyourdictionaryandseehowyourlifeimproves.“Can’t”Thisisanothersmallwordwithabigimpact.Itdisempowersus,makesusfe elweakandhelpless,anddamagesourself-esteem.Itlimitsourinfiniteabilities andstiflescreativity.Rubitoutfromyourinternaldictionaryandreplaceitwiths omethingthatmakesyoufeelgreat.Insteadofsayingyoucan’t,whynotsaysomethinglike“Ichoose…”or “Ichoosenotto…”Usingwordslikethisallowsyoutotakebackyourpowerandtobeincontrolofyourlife.Wordsmayappearsmallandinsignificant,yettheyhaveadeepandlastin geffectonus.Masteringyourlanguagegivesyouthepowertolivewhateverlif eyoudesire.Whatwordsdoyouusealotthatdisempoweryou?Makealistofwordsyou commonlyuseandthenwriteneGttothemsomealternativesyoucanuse.Mak ethesealternativeswordsthatmakeyoufeelfabulous,notonlyaboutyourself, butaboutlifeandwhatyouaredoing!Unit2MistakestoSuccessAFamousQuoteSuccessisgoingfromfailuretofailurewithoutlosingyourenthusiasm.----WinstonChurchill WinstonChurchill（1874-1965）,BritishConservativepoliticianandstatesmanknownforhisle adershipoftheUnitedKingdomduringtheSecondWorldWar.Widelyregarde dasoneofthegreatestwartimeleadersofthecentury,heservedasPrimeMinis tertwice.HeistheonlyBritishPrimeMinistertohavereceivedtheNobelPrizein Literature.TeGtASplitMilkPre-readingQuestions:1.Didyoumakeanymistakesonyourwaytosuccess?GivesomeeGample.2.Doyoubelievethatmakingmistakesisanecessaryingredientforsuccess?EGplain.Haveheardofthestoryaboutspiltmilk?Well,weallknowthereisnousecr yingoverspiltmilk.Butthisstoryisdifferent.Iwouldhopeallparentswouldres pondinthismanner.Irecentlyheardastoryaboutafamousresearchscientistwhohadmadese veralveryimportantmedicalbreakthroughs.Hewasinterviewedbyanewspa perreporterwhoaskedhimwhyhewassomuchmorecreativethantheaverage person;whatsethimsofarapartfromothers?Herespondedthat,inhisopinion,itallcamefromaneGperiencewithhism otherthatoccurredwhenhewasabouttwoyearsold.Hehadbeentryingtorem oveabottleofmilkfromtherefrigeratorwhenhelosthisgripontheslipperybot tleanditfell,spillingitscontentsalloverthekitchenfloor–averitableseaofmilk !Whenhismothercameintothekitchen,insteadofyellingathim,givinghi malecture,orpunishinghim,shesaid,“Robert,whatagreatandwonderfulme ssyouhavemade!Ihaverarelyseensuchahugepuddleofmilk.Well,thedamag ehasalreadybeendone.Wouldyouliketogetdownandplayinthemilkforafew minutesbeforewecleanitup?”Indeed,hedid.Afterafewminutes,hismothersaid,“Youknow,Robert,w heneveryoumakeamesslikethis,eventuallyyouhavetocleanitupandrestore everythingtoitsproperorder.So,howwouldyouliketodothat?Wecoulduseas ponge,atowel,oramop.Whichdoyouprefer?”Hechosethespongeandtogethertheycleanedupthespiltmilk.Hismotherthensaid,“Youknow,whatwehavehereisafailede Gperimen tinhowtoeffectivelycarryabigmilkbottlewithtwotinyhands.Let’sgooutint hebackyardandfillthebottlewithwaterandseeifyoucandiscoverawaytocarr yitwithoutdroppingit.”Thelittleboylearnedthatifhegraspedthebottleatth etopnearthelipwithbothhands,hecouldcarryitwithoutdroppingit.Whataw onderfullesson!Therenownedscientistremarkedthatitwasatthatmomentthatheknew hedidn’tneedtobeafraidtomakemistakes.Instead,helearnedthatmistake swerejustopportunitiesforlearningsomethingnew,whichis,afterall,whatsci entificeGperimentsareallabout.EveniftheeG periment“doesn’twork”,w eusuallylearnsomethingvaluablefromit.Wouldn’titbegreatifallparentswouldrespondthewayRobert’smoth errespondedtohim?TeGtBTheCakePre-readingQuestions:1.Haveyoueverbeenwronglyblamedbyyourparents?Howdidyoufeelatthatmoment?2.Whatsuggestionswouldyougivetotheparentswhoareblindedtotheirchildren’smerits?Cindyglancednervouslyattheclockonthekitchenwall.Fiveminutesbef oremidnight.“Theyshouldbehomeanytimenow,”shethoughtassheputthefinishin gtouchesonthechocolatecakeshewasfrosting.Itwasthefirsttimeinher12ye arsshehadtriedtomakeacakefromscratch,andtobehonest,itwasn’te Gactl yanda esthetictriumph.Thecakewas…well,lumpy.Andthefrostingwasbitter, asifshehadrunoutofsugarorsomething,which,ofcourse,shehad.Andthentherewasthewaythekitchenlooked.Imaginethehugeblenderf illwithallthefiGingsforchocolatecake---includingtherequisitebowls,pansa ndutensils.Nowimaginethattheblenderisturnedon,highspeed,withthelido ff.Doyougettheidea?ButCindywasn’tthinkingaboutthemess.Shehascreatedsomething,a veritablephoeniGofflourandsugarrisingoutofthekitchenclutter.Shewasan Giousforherparentstoreturnhomefromtheirdatesoshecouldpresentheann iversarygifttothem.SheturnedoffthekitchenlightsandwaitedeGcitedlyinth edarkness.Whenatlastshesawtheflashofthecarheadlights,shepositionedh erselfinthekitchendoorway.Bythetimesheheardthekeyslidingintothefront door,shewasTHISCLOSEtoeGploding.Herparentstriedtoslipinquietly,butCindywouldhavenoneofthat.Shefli ppedonthelightsdramaticallyandtrumpeted:“Ta-daaa!!”Shegesturedgr andlytowardthekitchentable,whereslightlyoff-balancetwo-layerchocolate cakeawaitedtheirinspection.Buthermother’seyenevermaditallthewaytothetable.“Justlookatthis mess!”shemoaned.“HowmanytimeshaveItalkedtoyouaboutcleaningup afteryourself?”“ButMom,Iwasonly…”“Ishouldmakeyoucleanthisuprightnow,butI’mtootiredtostayupwit hyoutomakesureyougetitdoneright,”hermothersaid.“Soyou’lldoitfirst thing inthemorning.”“Honey,”Cindy’sfatherinterjectedgently,“takealookatthetable.”“Iknow-it’samess,”hiswifesaidcoldly.“Thewholekitchenisadisast er.Ican’tstandtolookatit.”Shestormedupthestairsandintoherroom,slam mingthedoorshutbehindher.ForafewmomentsCindyandherfatherstoodsilently,neitheroneknowin gwhattosay.Atlastshelookedupathim,hereyesmoistandred.“Sheneversa wthecake,”shesaid.Unfortunately,Cindy’smotherisn’ttheonlyparentwhosuffersfromSi tuationalTimbercularGlaucoma–theoccasionalinabilitytoseetheforestfort hetrees.Fromtimetotimeweallallowourselvestobeblindedtoissuesoflong-t ermsignificancebystuffthatseemsawfullyimportantrightnow,butisn’t.M uddyshoes,lostlunchmoneyandmessykitchensaretroublesome,andtheyd eservetheirplaceamonglife’sfrustrations.Butwhat’salittlemud–evenon newcarpet–comparedtoachild’sself-esteem?Isalostdollarmorevaluablet hanayoungster/semergingdignity?Andwhilekitchensanitationisimportan t,isitworththesacrificeoftenderfeelingsandrelationships?I’mnotsayingthatourchildrendon’tneedtolearnresponsibility,orto occasionallysufferthepainfulconsequenceoftheirownbadchoices.Thosele ssonsarevital,andneedtobecarefullytaught.Butasparents,wemustneverforgetthatwe’renotjustteachinglessons–we’reteachingchildren.Thatmean stherearetimeswhenreallyneedtoseethemessinthekitchen,andtimeswhen weonlyneedtoseethecake.Unit3FriendshipandLoyaltyAFamousQuoteBetrayingatrustisaveryquickandpainfulwaytoterminateafriendship.- RalphWaldoEmerson RalphWaldoEmerson(1803-1882),Americanessayist,lectureandpoet, wholedtheTranscendentalistMovementofthemid-19th century.TeGtAReflections:FriendshipandLoyaltyPre-readingQuestions1.DoyoubelievethatloyalfriendsareavailableontheInternet?2.Whatpersonalqualitiesmattermostinyourchoiceoffriends?Andwhy?Howmanyofusrecognizetrueloyaltyinafriend?Loyaltyconsistsofafrien d,whowillstickbyyou,throughthickandthin.Afriendwhoisalwayshonestwit hyouandneverbetraysthefriendshipwithliesisaloyalfriend.Ifyouhavealoyal friend,youhaveindeedfoundatruevirtueinthatfriend.ThecurrenttrendontheInternetisbefriendinganyonewhorequeststob eyourfriend.However,thisnewtrendmayleadtodisasters.Itmaybepopulara ndtrendytohaveanetworkfillwithamultitudeofmutualfriends.However,one trueloyalfriendmaybetheonlyfriendyouneed.AtermusedonthepopularFacebooksiteisB.F.F.Thisacronymmeansbest friendforever.Aretheyreallyyourbestfriendsforever?Youmightaskyourselft hisquestion,“Willtheysharemyprivatematterswithothers?”Iftheanswert othatis,“Idon’tknow”,morethanlikely,theywillnotbeyourbestfriendsfor ever.Maybenot,evenforaday.IchoosetohaveaB.L.F.,abestloyalfriend,forthoseofyouwhomaybechall engedbytheuseofacronymsduringthisageoftechnologyandfast-talking.Loyaltyfoundinafriendisakintomakingadepositinabankaccount.More oftenthannot,yourdepositsgaininterest,andinterestinyourwell-beingand welfare.Aloyalfriendattractsanotherloyalfriend.Inessence,waterdoesseeki tsownlevel.IfyouwereaB.L.FwaybeforeFacebookgainednotoriety,thenI’msurey ouunderstandthepremiseofloyaltyinafriend.YoushouldnevereGploityour B.L.F.togainmorefriendsormakeyourselfseemmoreimportanttoothers.The searenotthetraitsofabestloyalfriend.Abestloyalfrienddoesnotcarewhoisinvitedtoyourparty.Theywillatten dyourpartyandcelebrateyou,justinthewayabestloyalfriendshoulddo.ReconnectingwithabestloyalfriendiseasiertodoonthepagesofFacebo ok.However,avirtualfrienddoesnotassureyouofhisloyalty.Mycautiontoyou i sthatyou’dbetterpayattentiontothesmilingfacesontheFacebookpages.I ntheeightieswewerewarnedofsmilingfacesinasong,whichcontainedthesel yrics,“Asmileisjustafrownturnedupsidedown,myfriend.”Now,thatistheu ndisputedtruthformygeneration.TeGtBATributetotheDogPre-readingquestions:1.Whydomanypeoplechoosetokeepdogsaspetsinsteadofotheranimals?2.WhydoyouthinkagrowingnumberofChinese,especiallytheelderly,prefertokeeppets?Thebestfriendamanhasinthisworldmayturnagainsthimandbecomehi senemy.Hissonofdaughterwhomhehasrearedwithlovingcaremayproveun grateful.Thosewhoarenearestanddearesttous,thosewhomwetrustwithour happinessandourgoodname,maybecometraitorstotheirfaith.Themoneythatamanhashemaylose.Itfliesawayfromhim,perhapswhe nheneedsitmost.Aman’sreputationmaybesacrificedinamomentofill-con sideredaction.Thepeoplewhoarepronetofallontheirkneestodoushonorwh ensuccessiswithusmaybethefirsttothrowthestoneofmalicewhenfailureset tlesitsclouduponourheads.Theoneabsolute,unselfishfriendamanmayhave inthisselfishworld,theonethatneverdesertshim,theonethatneverprovesun gratefulortreacherous,ishisdog.Aman’sdogstandsbyhiminprosperityandinpoverty,inhealthandinsic kness.Hewillsleeponthecoldgroundwhenthewintrywindsblowandthesno wdrivesfiercely,ifonlyhecanbenearhismaster’sside.Hewillkissthehandtha thasnofoodtooffer.Hewilllickthesoresandwoundsthatcomeintheencounte rwiththeroughnessoftheworld.Heguardsthesleepofhispaupermasterasift hewereaprince.Whenallotherfriendsdesert,heremains.Whenrichestakewingsandrep utationfallstopieces,heisasconstantinhisloveasthesuninitsjourneythrough theheavens.Iffortunedrivesthemasterforth,anoutcastintheworld,friendles sandhomeless,thefaithfuldogasksnohigherprivilegethanthatofaccompan yinghimtoguardhimagainstdanger,tofightagainsthisenemies.Andwhenth elastsceneofallcomesanddeathtakesitsmasterinitsembraceandthebodyisl aidawaythecoldground,nomatterifallotherfriendspursuetheirway,there,b yhisgravesidewillthenobledogbefound,hisheadbetweenhispaws,hiseyess adbutopeninalertwatchfulnessfaithfulandtrueeventodeath.Unit4TheJoyofWorkAFamousQuote:Labourisoftenthefatherofpleasure.- Francios–MarieArouet(Voltaire) Francios–MarieArouet(Voltaire)(1694-1778),Frenchpoet,dramatist, historian,andphilosopher.Hewasandoutspokenandaggressiveenemyofev eryinjustice,especiallyofreligiousintolerance.Hisworksareanoutstandinge mbodimentoftheprinciplesoftheFrenchEnlightenment.TeGtAWorksIsaBlessingPre-readingQuestions1.Doyouoftenhelpyourparentswiththehouseholdchores?Whatdoyouusuallydotohelpthem?2.HaveyouhadanyeGperienceofdoingpart-timejobstohelpsupportyourselfandyourfamily?Whatdidyouthinkaboutit?IgrewupinLakeland,LA,oneof12children.Wealllivedonmyparents’su bsistencefarm.Wegrewcotton,sugarcane,corn,hogs,andchickensandhadal argegarden,butitdidn’tbringinmuchcash.SowhenIwas12,Igotapart-timej obonadairyfarmdowntheroad,helpingtomilkcows.Wemilked65cowsat5in themorningandagainat2intheafternoon,sevendaysaweek.InthekitchenonSaturdaybeforedaylight,Iremembercomplainingtomy fatherandgrandfatherabouthavingtogomilkthosecows.Myfathersaid,“Ya know,boy,toworkisablessing.”IlookedatthosetwomenwhohadworkedharderthanIeverhad–myfath erekingoutalivingonthatfarmandmygrandfatherfarmingandworkingasac arpenterduringtheDepression.IhadafeelingIhadbeentoldsomethingreally important,butittookmanyyearsbeforeitsankin.GoingtocollegewasarareprivilegeforakidfromLakeland.Myfathertold mei fIpickedsomethingtostudythatIlikeddoing,I’dalwayslookforwardtom ywork.Buthealsoadded,“Evenhavingajobyouhateisbetterthannothaving ajobatall.”Iwantedtobeafarmer,butIjoinedtheROTCprogramtohelppayfor college.AndwhatstartedoutasanobligationtotheArmybecameawayoflifet hatIstayedcommittedtofor37years,threemonthsandthreedays.Inthelate1980s,duringavisittoBangladesh,Isawawomanwithababyon herback,breakingbrickswithahammer.IaskedaBangladeshmilitaryescortw hythey weren’tusingamachine,whichwouldhavebeenaloteasier.Hetoldm eamachinewouldputthatladyoutofwork.Breakingthosebricksmeantshecouldearnenoughmoneytofeedherselfandherbabythatday.Andasbadasthat woman’sjobwas,itwasenoughtokeepasmallfamilyalive.Itremainedmeof myfather’swords:Toworkisablessing.ServingintheU.S.Armyoverseas,IsawalotofpeoplelikethatwomaninBa ngladesh.AndIhavecometobelievethatpeoplewithoutjobsarenotfree.They arevictimsofcrime,theideologyofterrorism,poorhealth,depressionandsoci alunrest.Thesevictimsbecometheillegalimmigrants,theslavesofhumantraf ficking,thedrugdealers,andstreetgangmembers.Ihaveseenitoverandover againontheU.S.border,inSomalia,theCongo,AfghanistanandinNewOrlean s.Peoplewhohavejobscanhaveahome,sendtheirkidstoschool,developasen seofpride,contributetothegoodofthecommunity,andevenhelpother.Whe nwecanwork,wearefree.Weareblessed.Idon’tthinkIwilleverquitworking.I’mretiredfromtheArmy,butI’ms tillworkingtohelppeoplebepreparedfordisaster.AndImaygettodoalittlefar mingsomeday,too.I’mnotgoingtostop.Ibelieveinmyfather’swords.Ibeli eveintheblessingofwork.TeGtBHowtoStartYourOwnBusinessPre-readingQuestions:1.Doyouhopetostartyourownbusiness?Whatwouldyouliketodo?2.Whatdoyouknowaboutthenecessaryconditionsforstartingabusiness?TheparadoGofstartingyourownbusinessliesinthesimultaneouschalle ngeandrewards,makingitaneGperienceunlikeanyother.Somanybusinessesfail,andmostentrepreneurseGcludethemselvesfromthepossibility.Thetra gicrealityisthatwhenbusinessfail,thepassionoftendieswithit.Byfollowings omesoundadviceandbeingpreparedfortheprocess,youwilldecreaseyourc hancesoflosingalotmorethanyoubargainedfor.Ihaverecentlystartedabusi nessandhavelearnedsomecruciallessonsintheprocessthatIfeelprivilegedt osharewithyou.1.Identifyyourmotivation.Whydoyouwanttostartyourownbusiness? Tohavemoretime?Tomakemoremoney?Tobeyourownboss?Tohavecreativ econtroloverwhatyoulovetodo?Writeoutallofyourmotivatingfactorsandp rioritizethem.Whenyousee themlisted,youmightseeapatterninthatyou’r ejustunhappyatyourcurrentjobandstartingyourownbusinessisn’ttheans wer.2.Identifyyourpassion.Whatdoyoulovetodo?Whatskillsandknowled gedoyouuniquelybringtothetable?WhatgetsyoueGcitedaboutyourwork? Keepthatpassionattheforefrontofyourbusinessplan,yourmarketingstrateg ies,andyourdailyroutine.Ifyoukeepyourpassioninplainsight,youwillstayfoc usedonthepurposeofyourbusinessandnotsolelyonthelogistics.3.Identifyyourmarket.Ifyouarestartingyourbusinesslocally,research yourcompetitor.Determineifthereisroominthemarketforyourbusiness.Wh atwillyoudodifferentlytodrawincustomers?Whatnichemarketaretheother businessesmissing?IfyouarestartinganInternetcompany,researchtherequi rementsforyourownuniqueWebpresence.Yourbusinesscannotsurvivewith outcustomers,sodoenoughresearchonthefrontendtodetermineifthereen oughpotentialclientstokeepyourbusinessalive.4.Identifyyourfinance.Ifyouhaveeverpurchasedanewhome,youkno wthatthefinancialobligationseGtendbeyondthedownpaymentandthemor tgage.Youhavetobuyfurniture,trashcans,agaragedooropeners,lightfiGtur esandlandscapingequipment,andbeforeyouknowit,you’refare Gceededy ourfinancialboundaries.Thatcanhappenjustaseasilyinabusiness.DoeGhau stivefinancialplanning.Meetwithafinancialadvisororsomeoneatyoubankt oeGaminethefinancialviabilityofyourbusinessandtheprocessofgettingitu pandrunning.Planwiselyanddonotassumethebestaboutyourbusiness.Bep reparedforfinanciallossandgetadviceonhowtoalleviatethatburdeninthefu ture.5.Identifyyoursupportsystem.Seekoutadvicefromseasonedbusines sowners,eventhoseinyourownfield.Developrelationshipswithpeoplewhoc anoffersoundadviceandcriticismthatyoumightnotsee.Ifthereisabusinesso wnerinyourcommunityorinyournetworkthatyouaspiretomodel,eGamineh isorherbusinesspracticesandhowtheyhandlevarioussituations.Askforcoun selbeforebigdecisions,andevencreateyourownmakeshiftBoardofDirectors tohelpguideyouintheplanningandstart-upprocess.Onceyouhavealloftheseelementsinplace,youarepreparedtostartthepr ocessofdevelopingabusinessplan,applyingforalicense,establishingamark etingpresence,etc.Owningyourownbusinesscanbeunparalleledintheprofe ssionalworld,andifyousurroundyourselfwithwisecounsel,youcanhaveacar eerthatdailyfeedsyourpassion.Unit5KeepyourDreamsAliveAFamousQuoteYouarenevertoooldtosetanothergoaltodreamanewdream.--C.S.Lewis CliveStaplesLewis(1898-1963),Irish-bornBritishscholar,writerandlayt heologian.Hewasanestablishedliteraryfigurewhoseimpactisincreasinglyr ecognizedbyscholarsandteachers.TeGtALifeIsDifficultPre-readingQuestions:1.Doyoubelievethatlifeisdifficult?Whataresomeofthedifficultiesthatyouhaveencounteredinyourlife?2.Whatsuggestionsdidyougetfromyourparentsorfriendswhenyoumetwithdifficultiesinyourlife?Lifeisdifficult.Thisisagreattruth,oneofthegreatesttruths.Itisagreattruthbecauseonc ewetrulyseethistruthwetranscendit.Oncewetrulyknowthatlifeisdifficult–o ncewetrulyunderstandandacceptit–thenlifeisnolongerdifficult.Becauseon ceitisaccepted,thatfactthatlifeisdifficultnolongermatters.Mostpeopledonotfullyseethistruththatlifeisdifficult.Insteadtheymoanmoreorlessincessantly,noisilyorsubtly,abouttheeno rmityoftheirproblems,theirburdens,andtheirdifficultiesasiflifeweregenera llyeasy,asiflifeshouldbeeasy.Theyvoicetheirbelief,noisilyorsubtly,thattheirdifficultiesrepresentauniquekindofafflictionthatshouldnotbeandthathass omehowbeenespeciallyvisiteduponthem,orelseupontheirfamilies,theirtri be,theirclass,theirnation,theirrace,oreventheirspecies,andnotuponothers. IknowaboutthismoaningbecauseIhavedonemyshare.Lifeisaseriesofproblems.Dowewanttomoanaboutthemorsolvethem? Dowewanttoteachourchildrentosolvethem?Disciplineisthebasicsetoftoolswerequiretosolvelife’sproblems.With outdisciplinewecansolvenothing.Withonlysomedisciplinewecansolveonly someproblems.Withtotaldisciplinewecansolveallproblems.Whatmakeslifedifficultisthattheprocessofconfrontingandsolvingpro blemsisapainfulone.Problems,dependingupontheirnature,evokeinusfrust rationofgrief,sadness,loneliness,guilt,regret,anger,fear,anGiety,anguish,or despair.Theseareuncomfortablefeelings,oftenveryuncomfortable,oftenas painfulasanykindofphysicalpain,sometimesequalingtheveryworstkindofp hysicalpain.Indeed,itisbecauseofthepainthateventsorconflictsengenderin usallthatwecancallthemproblems.Andsincelifeposesandendlessofproble ms,lifeisalwaysdifficultandisfullofpainaswellasjoy.Yetitisinthiswholeprocessofmeetingandsolvingproblemsthatlifehasit smeaning.Problemsarethecuttingedgethatdistinguishesbetweensuccess andfailure.Problemscallforthourcourageandourwisdom;indeed,theycreat eourcourageandourwisdom.Itisonlybecauseofproblemsthatwegrowment allyandspiritually.Whenwedesiretoencouragethegrowthofthehumanspirit ,wechallengeandencouragethehumancapacitytoresolveproblems,justasinschoolwedeliberatelysetproblemsforourchildrentosolve.Itisthroughthep ainofconfrontingandresolvingthatwelearn.AsBenjami nFranklinsaid,“Tho sethingsthathurt,instruct.”Itisforthisreasonthatwisepeoplelearnnotodre adbutactuallytowelcomeproblemsandactuallytowelcomethepainofprobl ems.TeGtBBeginAgainPre-readingQuestion:1.Ifyourfriendsturntoyouforadvicewhentheyfacelife’schallenges,wh atwillyousaytothem?2.WhatadvicedoyoueGpecttheauthorwillgivetopeopleindifficulties?Tobeginagainmeansthatyouwon’tgiveup.Tobeginagainmeansyou’retrying.Youcaneitherstartoverandliveyourlife.Orspendtherestofyourlifeslowlydying.Itisneverthefallingthatmakesusfail.Itisneverthepainorthecrying.Youcanneverfailinlife,myfriend,Unlessyougiveuptrying.–BobPerksItseemslatelythatmoreandmoreofmyfriendsarefacingsomeseemingly insurmountablechallengesintheirlives.Afewhavelosttheirjobsandsomehavefailedmarriages.Alltoomanyhavefailedmarriages.Alltoomanyhavehealt hissuesorarebattlingcancer.Idon’tknowifitisdesperationthatcausesthemtoturntomeforadviceor whethertheyhavecometovalueourfriendship.Butitisdifficult,tosaytheleast, toofferwordsofhopewhenalltheyfeelishopelessness.TheyeGpectanswers, somemagicwavingofawand,oraroadmaptogetthembackontheirfeetagain .Ihaveoftenstruggledwithwhattosay.MostlybecauseIhavefacedmanyo fthesamechallengesinmyownlife,IrememberhowemptyIfeltaftersomeone cheerfullyofferedwordslike,“Keepyourchinup!”“Thingswillgetbetter!”“Hanginthere!”“It’salwaysdarkest…,”etc.Yes,eventhosewerequicktoquotetheBibletomefoundmequiteunrecep tiveatthetime.Now,asaninspirationwriter,beingthoughtofasaresourceofhopeorago od(orbad)eGampleofwhattodoinlife,Ihaveevenmorepeoplecontactingme .So,whatdoIsay?“WhatcanIdo,Bob?”I’velostmyjob.Whatdoyousuggest?”“Beginagain.”“Hewalkedoutonme.Mywholeworldjustended.WhatshouldIdo?”“Beginagain.”“Bob,Iknowbothyouronandyourwifehavecancer.Ifoundoutmywifedoes,too.Whatdidyoutellthem?”“Beginagain.”Italmostsoun dstoosimple.Iimagineinthedarkesthoursofone’slife,th oseworkswouldseemuselessoruncaring.Butitisindeedtheanswer.Alllifechallengesbringaboutandending–andthechanceforabeginning. Ajobpreventsandopportunitytostartoversomewhereelseandmaybeeveni nanothercareer.Afailedmarriagedoesnotmeanyouarethroughlovingorbeingloved.Itm eansthereareothersjustlikeyouneedingtobeloved.Findthem.Alife-threateningdiseasedoesnotmeangivingup.Itmeansstartingane wpathtorecoveryanddiscoveringwithinyourselftheabilitytofightbackand win.Andifyoua reapersonoffaith,evendeathdoesnotmeanit’sover.Itmean s,“tobeginagain.”Unit6TheValueofMoneyAFamousQuote:Neverspendyourmoneybeforeyouhaveit.–ThomasJefferson ThomasJefferson(1743-1826),thethirdPresidentoftheUnitedStatesa ndprimaryauthoroftheDeclarationofIndependence.TeGtATeachingChildrentoSpendPocketMoneyWisely。
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科比英文作文六年级上册Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player who inspired millions of people around the world. His skill, dedication, and passion for the game made him one of the greatest players of all time. He was known for his incredible scoring ability and his fierce competitiveness. He always gave his best on the court and never backed down from a challenge. His work ethic and determination were unmatched, and he was a true role model for aspiring athletes.Not only was Kobe a phenomenal basketball player, but he was also a great leader. He knew how to motivate his teammates and bring out the best in them. He led by example and always pushed himself to be better. He taught us the importance of teamwork and the value of hard work. He showed us that success is not just about individual talent, but also about working together towards a common goal.Kobe's impact extended beyond the basketball court. Hewas a philanthropist and used his platform to make a difference in the world. He started the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, which aimed to improve the lives of young people and families in need. He believed in giving back and making a positive impact on the community. He will always be remembered for his generosity and kindness.Kobe's legacy will continue to inspire future generations. His determination and perseverance serve as a reminder that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. He taught us to never give up and to always strive for greatness. His love for the game and his commitment to excellence will forever be an inspiration to basketball players and fans alike.In conclusion, Kobe Bryant was more than just a basketball player. He was a leader, a philanthropist, and a role model. His impact on the world went far beyond the basketball court. He will always be remembered for his incredible talent, his leadership skills, and his dedication to making a difference. Kobe's legacy will continue to inspire and motivate people for years to come.。
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登陆必克英语抢占免费体验课程：/mode/；2012年8月第二期|这一刻，冲吧！2012年8月第二期|这一刻，冲吧！本期目录——微聚焦——2012-08-09 【微聚焦】这一刻，冲吧！Go-for This Moment——微课堂——2012-08-09 【微口语】战胜自己赢金牌，冲吧！Conquer Yourself, Win the Medal2012-08-09 【微听力】美国女篮向往伦敦奥运金牌2012-08-09 【微翻译】冲击伦敦奥运游泳金牌，与游泳相关的英语翻译Translations About Swimming 2012-08-09 【微阅读】中国军团奥运战报：乒乓球女单包揽冠亚军跳水梦之队继续不败——微情调——2012-08-09 【微语录】为了奥运梦想！这一刻，冲吧！Fight for the Olympic Dream2012-08-09 【微智慧】奥运英语知识问答，你会吗？Quiz of Olympic English2012-08-09 【微星座】（上）十二星座各有哪些性格特点？Characters of 12 Zodiacs （A）2012-08-09 【微星座】（下）十二星座各有哪些性格特点？Characters of 12 Zodiacs （B）——微分享——2012-08-09 【微音乐】奥运之声：《手拉手》（Hand In Hand）2012-08-09 【微影评】《闪耀的火花》（Sparkle）2012-08-09 【微书评】《秘密花园》（The Secret Garden）——微动态——2012-08-09 【微活动】必克周年庆：我的坚持因为你的微笑，必克英语与你携手同行看，伦敦奥运如火如荼正在激情上演，来自全世界各地的运动员正在奋力拼搏，角逐奥运金牌。
这一刻，呐喊吧！这一刻，加油吧！胜利，从这一刻开始！荣耀、激情、欢笑、泪水,也在这一刻绽放！现在，离伦敦奥运闭幕还仅剩3天，谁将赢得胜利摘取最多的奥运金牌？谁又将最终创造伦敦奥运史上的神话呢？这一刻，冲吧！是的，奥运金牌，是每个运动员梦寐以求的！那么，你对伦敦奥运金牌又了解多少呢？一起来了解一下吧！The gold medals that will be awarded in London this year will be the biggest and heaviest handed out at any summer Olympics.2012年伦敦奥运会上所颁发的金牌将会是史上最大也是最重的金牌。
At 400 grams （14 ounces ）they will be 17 times heavier than at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm.每块金牌重400克（14盎司），其重量为1912年斯德哥尔摩奥运会金牌的17倍。
On the other hand, the 1912 games were the last one where gold medals were made entirely of gold.不过，1912年奥运会是最后一届采用纯金打造金牌的奥运会。
Now they consist mainly of silver with a thin coat of gold —6 grams is the minimum requirement.现在的金牌主要成分是银，只在表面镀一层不少于6克重的纯金。
The London medal will have a gold content of only about 1.5%， andat current prices will be worth $706.本届伦敦奥运会的金牌含金量仅为1.5%，折合现在的金价约为706美元（约合人民币4250元）。
Calculations by The Economist find that this is much more than the "podium value" of any previous gold medal(based onestimates of the composition of medals and bullion prices at thetime, adjusted for inflation). This is partly because gold and silver pricesare now historically high and partly because this year's medal is so muchheavier, even though the extra weight is silver rather than gold.根据《经济学人》杂志的计算，伦敦奥运金牌的价值将超过以往任何一届的金牌价值（根据当时的金牌成分和价值估算，并考虑了通货膨胀的因素），因为现在的金银价格都达到了历史最高点，即使多出来的重量是白银而不是更贵的黄金。
For the first time, the silver in this year's "gold" medal is actually worth more than its gold content.More over, if the metal content of earlier medals is valued at today’s bullion prices, the London gold is worth only just over half of those handed out in1912.本届伦敦奥运会金牌中的白银价值首次超过了其中黄金的价值，而且如果把之前金牌含金量的价值按照现在的牌价计算的话，伦敦奥运会金牌的价值仅比1912年奥运会的一半多一点而已。
（1）A: Once every four years,the GREatest athletes from all over the world gather together to take part inthe Olympic Games.A: 每隔四年，世界上最优秀的运动员都从四面八方汇集到一起参加奥林匹克盛会。
B: I think getting a gold medal is the dream of every competitor.B: 我认为赢得一枚金牌是每一个运动员的梦想。
A: But they have to spend long yearstraining hard and lonely.A: 但是他们必须为此年复一年地进行漫长而且常常是单一枯燥的训练。
B: Of course. After all that hard work, they will go the Olympics to compete against other excellent competitors. B: 当然。
付出这些艰辛的劳动之后，他们要到奥运赛场上同其他优秀的选手较量。
A: Besides, each of them has to over comeparticular difficulties on their way to success.A: 除此之外，他们中的每一个人还不得不在他们成功的道路上克服许多困难。
B: Yes. Behind success are tears and sweats.B: 对。
成功的背后有太多的泪水和汗水。
（2）A: I hope China does really well in the 2012 London Olympics.A: 我希望中国在2012伦敦奥运会上取得好成绩。
B: I'm sure it will. Chinese athletes always performs well. And there are so many good athletes in China.B: 我想一定能。
中国运动员总是表现良好。
再说中国有那么多优秀的运动员。
A: I wonder how many gold medals China will win.A: 我想知道中国能夺得多少块金牌。
B: Remember, silver and bronze medals are important too!B: 记住，银牌和铜牌也很重要！A: You're right. Anyway, the most important thing is to compete well. A: 你说得对。
无论如何，最重要的是好好比赛。
美国女篮向往伦敦奥运金牌（1）游泳swimming，natation（2）游泳者swimmer，natator，bather （3）蛙泳breaststroke（4）蝶泳butterfly stroke（5）花样游泳Synchronised swimming （6）自由泳crawl stroke（7）潜泳skin dive（8）仰泳backstroke（9）混合泳medley swimming （10）泳衣swimwear（11）泳帽swimming cap（12）泳镜swimming goggle（13）泳道lane（14）感应器inductor（15）计时器speedo战报一China'sLuo Yutong and Qin Kai claimed gold in the men'ssynchronised 3m springboard to make it four wins from four forChinese divers at London 2012.中国的罗玉通和秦凯在男子双人三米板决赛中获得金牌，中国跳水队在伦敦保持着四战四胜的不败成绩。
The duo tallied 477.00 points to keep China firmly on target to complete a clean sweep of Olympic diving events.中国组合获得了477分的总分，他们帮助中国队在实现包揽所有跳水金牌的道路上稳步前进。
战报二China's Xiaojun Lu's world record 175kg snatch helped him on his way to the 77kg men's weight lifting Olympic gold.中国举重队的吕小军在男子举重77公斤级的比赛中获得金牌，他抓举175公斤的成绩打破了世界纪录。