译林版2020必修第一册 Unit 1～Unit 4（阅读原文+词汇句式讲解+全文翻译）-备战2025年高考英语无障碍阅读

Unit 1 Realizing your potential Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. 大家好！欢迎进入高中阶段学习！今天，是新学期的开始，是一段三年旅程的开端，更是一个锦绣前程的起点。 I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a worlf full of challenges ：a new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential. 我迫不及待地想要向你们描述高中生活的模样。你们面前的路通向一个充满挑战的世界，这里有新环境、新知识和新的思维方式。不过，对你们当中心态积极的人来说，每一个挑战中都蕴藏着机遇。在迎接挑战的时候，你们将有机会掌握大量的知识，并享受个人的成长。最重要的是，你在高中阶段度过的时光、付出的努力将会为你叩开潜能的大门。 “What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person. 你们也许会问：“什么是潜能？”简而言之，潜能就是当你足够努力时才可以开发的天赋。谁知道未来你们能创作出哪些精美的艺术品，实现哪些医学突破，或者开发出哪些不可思议的技术！可能性无穷无尽，而且我相信你们有能力改变你们的家庭、改变你们的社区、改变我们的国家。在今后的三年里，你们作为学生和个体成长的同时，将会发现自己的潜能。 To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.  要想全面发挥自己的潜能，充分利用我们学校的资源很重要。要让学校课程为你所用，要向老师和同学请教，要善用学校的各种设施。学校还为你们准备了许多活动。要加入一两个俱乐部，并且积极地参与各项体育运动。 Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. 同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能以及积极的态度。要细致规划学习，设立清晰的目标，并且平衡好课业和课余活动的关系。作为一个高中生，须努力提高人际沟通和解决问题的技巧。最后但同样重要的是，要一直看到事情好的一面，即便身处困境，也永远不要失去希望。最终，你会发现自己已逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。 As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! 正如老子睿智的箴言所说的那样：“千里之行，始于足下。”你们需要坚持不懈，努力去训练自己的头脑、培养自身的性格。高中阶段会帮助你们学习、成长，但是只有你们自己，才能肩负起发挥自身巨大潜能的责任。满怀信心，竭尽全力，让我们为你们感到骄傲吧！ School life in the UK Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China! 去年，我有机会作为交换生到英国的一所中学读书。我寄宿在一个亲切友好的家庭，并与这家人的儿子丹尼尔一同上学。我们去年都读十年级，相处得很融洽。丹尼尔正在学习中文，今年要来中国与我一起学习生活。   The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name! 英国的学校上午九点开始上课，下午四点放学。中学生通常要学习九门功课。英文、数学，以及科学课（生物、化学、物理）是必修课，学生们还可以选修其他课程，比如历史、艺术和商业！英国的课堂与中国不同。每位老师都有自己的教室，学生们每节课走班上课。在我所上的大部分课上，都只有二十几个学生。然而刚开始时，我仍然很难记住所有人的名字！   I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time    大部分课程我都喜欢，但是也有一些非常有挑战性。技术课很有意思。我做了一只钟带回家。老师帮助我完成了零件组装。我太喜欢这只钟了，现在还在用它当闹钟呢！我觉得数学很简单，学起来很愉快，因为英国的教材没有中国的难。不过，英文学习对我来说是一项巨大的挑战。难记的单词很多，特别是地理和生物词汇。在英国，课堂讨论很重要，可是我贡献不大，因为有时候我没办法用英文清楚地表达自己的观点。尽管作业不像以前那么繁重，却仍旧很有挑战性。幸好，老师和同学们一直都乐于帮助我，并给予我很多鼓励。渐渐地，我的语言能力提高了。 During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. 一小时的午餐时间，我在学校餐厅用餐。选择很丰富，有面包、黄油、鸡肉馅饼和布丁等等，但我还是想念妈妈做的菜！吃完午餐，我常常同丹尼尔，还有他的朋友们去学校的大运动场活动活动。有时候，我们就在树下小憩或者在草地上坐坐。   After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them. 放学后，有许多俱乐部可以参加。最吸引我的是橄榄球俱乐部。我们每周打一次球，真的很有趣。我也喜欢去戏剧俱乐部表演。我还留着自己参演莎士比亚《仲夏夜之梦》时的剧照。加入俱乐部是与英国学生相识、交友的好方法。   I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China!    我很高兴有机会体验这种不同的生活方式。在英国我见到了一些很棒的人，也了解了英国校园生活的方方面面。丹尼尔和他的家人是非常棒的东道主，丹尼尔朋友也十分友好。我迫不及待要让丹尼尔来中国了！  Unit 2 Strangers under the same roof? 同一屋檐下的陌生人？ Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into a battle? Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything? You are not alone. Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. 是不是你和父母的每一顿饭，似乎都会演变成一场争执？你们曾经暖心、坦诚的对话，是否已变得冷漠且谨慎？你是否觉得，你已经无法在任何事情上与他们达成一致？你并不是唯一的一个。火爆的争吵和冰冷的沉默在青少年和他们父母之间是司空见惯的。 Teenagers’ physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. You might worry about your changing voice, weight problems or spots. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger. 青少年的生理变化可能会导致这样紧张的家庭关系。你可能会感到焦虑，因为你发现自己发育的速度和朋友们不同：要么是个头猛蹿，要么是远远落在其他人后面。变声、体重问题、粉刺可能都会让你忧心忡忡。当这一切让你不堪重负时，父母通常会首当其冲，成为你发火的对象。 It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why can’t they just let me go?” you may wonder. On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship. 如何平衡日益发展的心理需求，也是个颇让人头疼的大问题。你进入了一个奇怪的中间地带—不再是小孩子，但也还算不上是成年人。你既对独立有新的渴望，却又不断索取着父母的关爱和支持。你感到自己已经做好准备，可以肩负更多责任，可以独立做决定。可惜，你的父母不总是认同这一点，于是这让你感到不快乐。你可能会想：“对我，他们为什么就不能放手呢？”另一方面，当你努力控制自己的情绪时，你又希望父母能够更加体贴，更有耐心—有时候，他们会忘记成长是一个艰难的过程。当你的父母把你当作孩子来对待，却希望你表现得像个大人时，你的处境就会很艰难。所有这些都可能会导致亲子关系的破裂。 Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control. 尽管有时候一家人似乎根本无法和谐相处，但你还是可以采取行动改善这一局面。维持和睦关系的关键在于定期、坦诚的沟通。当你和父母意见相左时，花点时间让自己冷静下来，尝试从他们的角度了解状况。也许他们有过类似的经历，不希望你承受同样的痛苦。考虑周全后，你要心平气和地向他们解释你的行为和感受，仔细地倾听，打消他们的顾虑。通过这种良性讨论，你会学会何时应该做出让步，何时可以要求父母放松对你的掌控。 Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. 你只要记住，亲子关系紧张会产生压力，由此带来的困扰再正常不过，而你和父母可以齐心协力，改善你们的关系。好消息是这段“暴风骤雨”不会一直持续下去。到最后，一切都会好转，而你在青少年时期经历的变化和挑战会让你为成年时光做好准备。 Mama and her bank account Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home.  “For the rent.” Mama would count out the big silver pieces.  “For the groceries.” Another group of coins.  “I’ll need a notebook.” That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me. 每个礼拜六晚上，妈妈都会坐在餐桌边，数一数爸爸带回家的钱。  “这些交房租。”妈妈点出一些大面额银币。  “这些买杂货。”又点出一堆硬币。  “我要买笔记本。”说话的是我的妹妹克里斯汀，要么是我哥哥内尔斯，要么是我。  Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask, “Is that all?” And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to the Bank.” We were all so proud of Mama’s Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling.  我们兴致勃勃地看着妈妈在桌边放上一两个硬币。最后爸爸会问：“都算好了吧？”妈妈点点头，我们都舒了一口气。妈妈抬起头，微笑着说，“挺好。不用去银行取钱了。”妈妈的银行账户是我们的骄傲。让我们感觉那么温暖，那么有安全感。  When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school. “It will cost a little money,” he said.  Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the “Little Bank”. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.  内尔斯从文法学校毕业了，他想继续读高中。他说：“这要稍微花点钱了。”  我们急切地围在餐桌边。我小心翼翼地把一个小盒子放在妈妈面前。这就是我们的“小银行”。小银行的钱用于处置突发的紧急状况，例如有次克里斯汀摔断了手臂要去看医生，就动用了小银行。  Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough. “We do not want to go to the Bank,” she reminded. We all shook our heads. 内尔斯列出了上学需要的费用。妈妈把小银行的钱都清点出来。不够。 “我们可不想去银行取钱。” 妈妈提醒道。我们都点了点头。  “I will work in Dillon’s grocery after school,” Nels volunteered.  Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. “That’s not enough,” Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. “I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly.  “我每天放学后去狄龙的杂货店打工，”内尔斯自告奋勇。  妈妈给了他一个灿烂的微笑，随即写了个数字。 “不够，”爸爸说着，然后把烟斗从嘴边拿了下来，端详了好一会。“我把烟戒了，”他突然冒出一句。  Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. Then she wrote down another figure  “I will look after the Elvington children every Friday night,” I said. “Christine can help me.” Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account. So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine’s dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar’s operation ... Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.  That was twenty years ago.  妈妈伸出手，隔着桌子摸了摸爸爸的胳膊。然后又写下一个数字。 “我每个礼拜五晚上去艾文顿家，帮忙照顾孩子。”我说道， “克里斯汀做我的帮手。”  这下钱够了。我们大家都深感欣慰，因为我们不用进城从妈妈的银行帐户中取钱了。那一年，小银行解决了好多事情：克里斯汀学校演出的服装，小妹达格玛的手术……不管发生什么事情，我们始终知道，有妈妈的银行做我们的靠山。  二十年过去了。  Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama’s and put it in her lap. “For you,” I said, “to put in your Bank Account.”  I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama’s hair was silver now. 去年我卖出了我的第一篇小说。支票刚到，我就匆匆来到妈妈家，把它放在妈妈的腿上。我对她说：“给你，你存到你的银行帐户里去吧。”  我第一次注意到，爸爸妈妈看起来那么的苍老。爸爸没以前高了，妈妈也已是满头白发。  “Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.”  “You will go with me, Katrin?”  “That won’t be necessary. Just hand it to the teller. He’ll pay it into your account.”  Mama looked at me. “There is no account,” she said. “In all my life, I’ve never been inside a bank.”  And when I didn’t—couldn’t—answer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good for little ones to be afraid—to not feel secure.” “你明天得把支票送银行去。” 我对妈妈说。  “你是不是跟我一起去，卡特琳？”  “不用我去。你只要把支票交给柜员就好了。他会把钱转进你的银行帐户。”  妈妈看了看我，说：“我哪有什么账户，我这辈子都没去过银行。”  我没有回答（我也不知道怎么回答）。只听妈妈认真地说：“不能让小孩子感到害怕，感到不安全。那样不好。” Unit 3 Getting along with others Friendship on the rock: please advise! Amy Monday 12/10 9:13 p.m. My best friend and I have been close for eight years. When I was an awkward primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us and she’s been almost like a sister to me. Whether we’re walking to school, doing homework or just hanging out at the weekend, we’re hardly out of each other’s sight. But last Saturday, she broke my heart, and I’m still picking up the pieces. 八年来，我和我最要好的朋友一直特别亲密。那时，我是个笨手笨脚的小学生，而她这个备受欢迎的女孩愿意和我做朋友。从那时起，我们就成了密友，对我，她一直就跟姐姐差不多。不论是去上学、做作业，还是周末出去玩儿，我们俩几乎都形影不离。可是上周六， 她让我伤心了，我到现在还在收拾心情。 Our original plan was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon. But in the morning, my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.”  我们原先计划那天下午去电影院看电影。但早晨我朋友在社交媒体上发了一条信息，说她感冒了。我打电话过去，她说她也许不能去看电影了。“没事，”我说，“休息一下吧。等你好了我们再去。” Today, however, I received a horrible surprise. A classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie! Instead of recovering at home, she was out having fun with someone else.   可是今天，我惊呆了。一位同学告诉我，她周六下午在咖啡厅看见我朋友在和另一个女孩聊天。我傻透了！她所谓的“生病”是彻头彻尾的谎话。她并没有在家养病，而是跑到外面和别人乐呵去了。 I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still don’t feel like responding to any of her online messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next. 我气坏了，一整天我在学校都躲着她，到现在也不想回复她网上发过来的任何消息。这种情况带来的压力让我难受死了，我不知道接下来该怎么办。 Cindy Monday 12/10 9:52 p.m. I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s in the wrong and wants to apologize, or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. In any case, find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her. Listen to what she has to say, and be sure to explain how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together. 辛迪 10 月 12 日 星期一 晚上 9:52 为你感到抱歉！但是这份友情是值得挽回的：八年真久！别这么快就给你的朋友下结论。或许她知道自己错了，想向你道歉，又或许她可以明白地解释自己的行为。无论如何，找个机会和她深入、坦诚地谈谈。听听她怎么说，你也一定要说出自己的感受。我相信，你们一定能一起解决这个问题的。 David Tuesday 13/10 8:11 p.m. I definitely understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer, it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. 戴维  10 月 13 日 星期二 晚上 8:11 你的心情我感同身受。我也曾经有一个特别信任的朋友。我发现自己被他欺骗之后，真的好伤心，我放弃了那份友谊。我知道你有多么珍视你们的友谊，并且希望你朋友也同样珍重它。可是，如果你朋友不在乎你的感受，让你难过，那就该反思一下你们的关系了。跟她谈谈，再决定这份友谊对你来说是不是仍然重要。放手固然令人伤感，但你必须接受这点——生命中，朋友就是有聚有散。   Of friendship As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal improvement. However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Social life is also important to us. 走在人生的道路上，有时我们可能希望独自思考，因为静思可以实现自我的完善。不过，在追求独处时，须小心，我们不能总是逃入自我的世界中。社交生活对我们同样重要。通常，亲密的友情能助我们踏平时而坎坷却又注定要经过的道路。 More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we are all meant to travel. As we live in social groups, there are many benefits of friendship that we can enjoy. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may comfort the heart, advise the head and help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Through friendship, we can become happier, wiser and more satisfied humans. 因为我们置身于社会群体中，我们可以享受到友谊的诸多益处。总体而言，亲密友谊的“硕果”有三：抚慰心灵，启迪思维，帮我们实现既定目标。通过友谊，我们可以变成更幸福、更睿智、更满足的人。 The first fruit of friendship is the peace that comes from sharing with friends our joy, sadness, success and failure. Here, friendship has a double advantage—happiness takes on a greater meaning and a trouble shared becomes a trouble halved! Naturally, this kind of openness results from a close friendship. With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness in full measure. We know that our friends will both respect our feelings and treasure these moments of closeness. Indeed, the human heart depends on such opportunities for comfort and protection. 享我们喜悲成败所带来的平和心境。在此，友谊有双重优势——幸福有了更大的意义，而麻烦在分担之后减半。当然，这种开诚布公源于亲密无间的友谊。与真正的朋友，我们可以毫无顾忌、毫无保留地分享我们的欢乐和悲伤。我们知道，好友既会尊重我们的情感，也会珍视这些亲密的时刻。实际上，人的内心离不开这些机会来获取慰藉和庇护。 The second fruit of friendship is the better understanding and judgement that may be achieved through conversations with well-meaning and wise friends. We often find it easier to recognize other people’s weaknesses than our own. As a result, if we are guided only by our own feelings, our judgements might be one-sided. On the other hand, our friends are better able to offer advice on important decisions that we all have to make. Also, when we want to talk our problems over with a friend, we have to put our thoughts into words first.  This alone helps make our thoughts clearer and brings us a more thorough understanding of our problems. 友谊的第二个硕果是，通过与善意和明智的朋友交谈可能获得更好的理解力和判断力。我们经常发现，认清别人的缺点远比认清我们自身的缺点要容易。因此，如果只跟着自己的感觉走，我们的判断可能就是片面的。另一方面，在我们必须要做出的重大决定上，朋友往往能给出更好的建议。此外，想和朋友聊聊自己的问题时，我们首先得把自己的想法付诸于语言。单是这点，就能让我们更好地厘清思路，并对自身的问题有更透彻的认识。 The third fruit of friendship is the help that a friend may offer in many different ways. Sometimes a friend is even known as our “second self”. There are so many things in life that can only be achieved with the help of friends. Friends may have many different ideas and skills. They can help us achieve what we want during life and, perhaps, even after death. 友谊的第三个硕果是朋友以各种不同的方式可能为我们提供的帮助。有时，朋友甚至被誉为我们的“第二个自己”。生活中有太多事，只有在朋友的帮助下才能成功。朋友可能拥有诸多不同的想法和技能。他们能帮助我们在生前，甚至是在我们故去之后，获得我们想要之物。 Finally, it should be pointed out that enjoying the company of a crowd is not the same as being with friends. Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed. In this way, we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort, advice and help from our trusted friends.  最后，需要指出的是，与众人为伍不等于有朋友相伴。朋友要谨慎选择，友情需用心经营。如此，我们才能在挚友的抚慰、建议和帮助下，更好地走过“人生之路”。 Teen faints after skipping meals多餐未进食女生晕厥 STONECHESTER-A teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping meals.  来自斯通彻斯特的报道：昨日，斯通彻斯特高中一名女生多餐未进食后晕厥。  Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital. 珍妮弗·琼斯，十五岁，曾告诉同班朋友自己感觉不适，后来在上午的体育课上晕厥，随即被紧急送往医院。 Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make a full recovery in a day or two. 医生发现珍妮弗的血糖已经低到了很危险的程度，于是马上对其进行治疗。珍妮弗的父母忧心忡忡，他们告诉医生，女儿当天早晨未进食，前一天的晚餐也几乎丝毫未动。幸运的是，珍妮弗已经脱离了危险。主治医生预计，珍妮弗一两天就能康复。 Jennifer's classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time."Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight," her friend Laura Williams told our reporter."She has not eaten breakfast for the last few months. She told me she had trouble concentrating in class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldn't listen." 珍妮弗的同学希望她能尽快返回学校。他们说，珍妮弗和进食问题较劲已经很久了。“珍妮弗以为不吃饭就可以轻松减到她的目标体重。”她的朋友劳拉 · 威廉姆斯告诉记者，“最近几个月，她一直不吃早餐。她对我说，她上课很难集中注意力。我提醒过她，不吃饭有害健康，可她不听。”   Jennifer's case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society where being thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly. According to a recent survey of senior high school students' lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regularly skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are concerned about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using such extreme methods. 珍妮弗的案例提醒我们，青少年中无论男女，已较为常见的不健康减肥习惯存在危险。在一个往往以瘦为美的社会中，不时有青少年采取极端方式快速瘦身。近期一项针对高中生生活习惯的调查表明，近 1/5 的青少年经常性地不吃饭，1/10 运动过度，4% 甚至服用减肥药。这些数据引起了健康专家的关注。他们加大力度教育青少年有关快速减肥引起的不良反应，并提醒青少年不要采取类似极端的方式。 “These so-called 'quick-fix methods' prove to be harmful to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. However, for those who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly," said an expert. “这些所谓的‘急速减肥法’已证实对青少年有害。青少年轻微超重是正常现象，没有理由为此焦虑。不过，如果超重到危险程度，尝试以适当方式减重是十分重要的。”一位专家表示。 She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers  to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape." 她指出，健康均衡的饮食十分重要，因为青少年正在发育，需要大量营养以维持正常身体机能。如果食物摄入不足，青少年会感觉体虚乏力，容易生病。她补充说：“此外，青少年还应作息规律，多参加运动，才能精力旺盛、身体健康。我们强烈推荐所有青少年遵从这些生活方式的建议，因为好好生活是最健康、最有效的塑身方式。 Don’t judge a book by its cover不要以貌取人 “Don't judge a book by its cover," the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them. 古语说得好：“不要以貌取人。”可惜的是，作为青少年，你们恰恰却经常以貌取己。关于外表的负面思绪可能会像乌云一样始终笼罩着你。我穿这条牛仔裤是不是显胖？别人会不会觉得我太矮？大家背地里是不是都在嘲笑我的新发型？无论男女，不管什么样的体形或身高，人们都会受到这些想法的负面影响，而防备这些思绪背后的成因就成了一件重要的事情。 Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle-these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves. 媒体的审美标准会对你如何看待自己的外表产生很大影响。那些试图模仿他们最喜爱的明星形象的青少年们，正在打一场无望取胜的仗——因为对于大多数人来说，这些标准都难以企及。到头来，他们只会觉得自己更糟。 Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on what you think of your physical appearance. 你的朋友也会影响你看待自己外表的方式。如果你的朋友长得好看或很有时尚感，你会觉得你生活在他们的阴影下。对于数字时代的儿童来说，社交媒体使这个问题变得更糟。你的朋友可能会在网上发布一系列永无止境的照片，炫耀他们漂亮的衣服或强壮的身体，你更容易将自己与他们进行比较。事实证明，这对你对自己外表的看法会产生负面影响。  These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them. 这些外部影响始终存在，不过我们当然也有办法应对它们。首先要审慎，不要盲从流行的审美标准。这些标准，我们之中 99% 的人都是达不到的，所以最好不要理会它们。 Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents-you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change. 还有一个办法是你要提醒自己你是独一无二的。你要记住，你的家人和朋友都喜爱你本来的样子。可以和你信任的人谈谈自己的感受。听听他们有多么在乎你，将有助于你更好地接受自己的形象。专注于自己的强项也能帮你建立自信。每个人都有自己的天赋——你也许擅长画画或弹钢琴，所以要为自己擅长的事感到自豪，而不要为你无法改变的事而烦恼。 Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself. 最后，尽力转移你在这些消极想法上的注意力也是一个不错的办法。为了做到这一点，你应该做一些你乐在其中的事。读一本你喜欢的书，或者参加一项社交活动，比如和朋友们一起打球。这些事能帮你暂时忘却那些让你烦心的事，让你对自己的感觉好一些。 You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside.However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself-your individuality, your value to others,your achievements-you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are. 自我评价时，你可能常常注重外在，而不是内在。然而就像一本书，内容要远比封面重要。如果你能学会看到自己的优点——你的个性、你对他人的价值、你的成就——你很快就会爱上自己本来的样子。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 译林版高中英语必修一 Unit 1 Back to school Realizing your potential Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential. “What is potential?”you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to your country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports. Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! Extended reading School life in the UK Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China! The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name! I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make much of a contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time. During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school's huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was really fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them. I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can't wait for Daniel to visit China! Book 1 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens Strangers under the same roof? Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into a battle? Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything? You are not alone. Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. Teenagers’ physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. You might worry about your changing voice, weight problems or spots. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger. It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why can’t they just let me go?” you may wonder. On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship. Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control. Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. Extended reading Mama and Her Bank Account Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home. “For the rent.”Mama would count out the big silver pieces. “For the groceries.”Another group of coins. “I’ll need a notebook.”That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me. Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask, “Is that all?”And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to the Bank.”We were all so proud of Mama’s Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling. When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school.“It will cost a little money,” he said. Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the “Little Bank”. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor. Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough.“We do not want to go to the Bank,” she reminded. We all shook our heads. “I will work in Dillon’s grocery after school,” Nels volunteered. Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number.“That’s not enough,” Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time.“I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly. Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. Then she wrote down another figure. “I will look after the Elvington children every Friday night,” I said. “Christine can help me.” Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account. So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine's dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar’s operation... Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon. That was twenty years ago. Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama’s and put it in her lap.“For you,” I said, “to put in your Bank Account.” I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama’s hair was silver now. “Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.” “You will go with me, Katrin?” “That won’t be necessary. Just hand it to the teller. He’ll pay it into your account.” Mama looked at me.“There is no account,” she said.“In all my life, I’ve never been inside a bank.” And when I didn’t—couldn’t—answer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good for little ones to be afraid—to not feel secure.” (Adapted from Kathryn Forbes’s Mama’s Bank Account, which has 17 short stories and describes the struggles and dreams of a family in San Francisco in the early 1900s) Book 1 Unit 3 Getting along with others Friendship on the rocks: please advise ! Amy Monday 12/109:13 p.m. My best friend and I have been close for eight years. When I was an awkward primary school student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us and she's been almost like a sister to me. Whether we’re walking to school, doing homework or just hanging out at the weekend, we’re hardly out of each other’s sight. But last Saturday, she broke my heart, and I'm still picking up the pieces. Our original plan was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon. But in the morning, my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema.“Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.” Today, however, I received a horrible surprise. A classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a cafe on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie! Instead of recovering at home, she was out having fun with someone else. I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still don't feel like responding to any of her online messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I'm at a loss what to do next. Cindy Monday 12/109:52p.m. I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s in the wrong and wants to apologize, or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. In any case, find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her. Listen to what she has to say, and be sure to explain how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together. David Tuesday 13/10 8:11 p.m. I definitely understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer, it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. Extended reading Of Friendship As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal improvement. However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Social life is also important to us. More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we are all meant to travel. As we live in social groups, there are many benefits of friendship that we can enjoy. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may comfort the heart, advise the head and help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Through friendship, we can become happier, wiser and more satisfied humans. The first fruit of friendship is the peace that comes from sharing with friends our joy, sadness, success and failure. Here, friendship has a double advantage-happiness takes on a greater meaning and a trouble shared becomes a trouble halved! Naturally, this kind of openness results from a close friendship. With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness in full measure. We know that our friends will both respect our feelings and treasure these moments of closeness. Indeed, the human heart depends on such opportunities for comfort and protection. The second fruit of friendship is the better understanding and judgement that may be achieved through conversations with well-meaning and wise friends. We often find it easier to recognize other people’s weaknesses than our own. As a result, if we are guided only by our own feelings, our judgements might be one-sided. On the other hand, our friends are better able to offer advice on important decisions that we all have to make. Also, when we want to talk our problems over with a friend, we have to put our thoughts into words first. This alone helps make our thoughts clearer and brings us a more thorough understanding of our problems. The third fruit of friendship is the help that a friend may offer in many different ways. Sometimes a friend is even known as our “second self”. There are so many things in life that can only be achieved with the help of friends. Friends may have many different ideas and skills. They can help us achieve what we want during life and, perhaps, even after death. Finally, it should be pointed out that enjoying the company of a crowd is not the same as being with friends. Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed. In this way, we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort, advice and help from our trusted friends. (Adapted from “Of Friendship”, an essay written by Francis Bacon, a great English writer, scientist and philosopher) Book 1 Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good Reading Teen faints after skipping meals STONECHESTER—A teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping meals. Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital. Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make a full recovery in a day or two. Jennifer’s classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time.“Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight,” her friend Laura Williams told our reporter. “She has not eaten breakfast for the last few months. She told me she had trouble concentrating in class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldn’t listen.” Jennifer’s case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society where being thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagerssometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly. According to a recent survey of senior high school students' lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regularly skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are concerned about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using such extreme methods. “These so-called quick-fix methods’ prove to be harmful to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. However, for those who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly,” said an expert. She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, “What’s more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape.” Extended reading Don’t judge a book by its cover “Don’t judge a book by its cover,”the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them. Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle-these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves. Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on what you think of your physical appearance. These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them. Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents—you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change. Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself. You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself-your individuality, your value to others, your achievements-you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are. Project Our app is called “Easy Healthy Eating”. Its purpose is to help people eat healthily by making all aspects of planning meals easier. The target users will be people who do not know much about nutrition or who are too busy to spend time planning healthy meals. The app will provide articles and videos about nutrition, suggest meal plans and record what you eat each day. It will be your personal nutrition expert! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 1 Realizing your potential potential adj. 潜在的，可能的n. 潜力，可能性；电势，电位，电压 potential (for / for doing sth) 有潜力做… Hello, everyone! Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a new Senior：年老的；高级的；高年级学生 junior ：初级的 资历较浅的, 地位较低的 n. 年少者 term, the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. Journey：n. 旅行; 行程 vi. 旅行 journal：n. 日报，杂志；日记 promising future：前程似锦 promise ：n. 许诺，允诺；希望vt. 允诺，许诺 大家好！欢迎进入高中阶段学习！今天，是新学期的开始，是一段三年旅程的开端，更是一个锦绣前程的起点。 I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like. The path can’t wait to=can hadly wait to do 迫不及待 describe vt. 描写, 叙述 画出(图形等) n description like prep像 path n. 小路；道路；轨道 （way，railway，track，road，course） before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new be full of=be filled with=fill with 充满 challenge n. 挑战, 邀请比赛 艰巨的任务 vt. 挑战 质疑 考验 challenging adj有挑战性 具挑战性 具有挑战性的 meet the challenge: 迎接挑战；满足要求 rise to the challenge: 接受挑战，奋起应付挑战 take up the challenge: 应战 challenged adj adj. (在某一方面)残疾的 environment n 环境 adj environmental 环境的 knowledge and new ways of thinking. However, for those of you with a positive knowledge：n. 了解, 理解 个人的知识[学识, 见闻] 学问 knowledgeable adj. 博学的;有见识的;知识渊博的 =learned thinking n. 思想，思考 想法；意见；见解 thought n 想法 thought provoking 发人深思的 positive adj. 确实的，明确的 积极的；肯定的=optimisitc negative adj. 拒绝的；怀疑的；不同意的 负的n.拒绝；否认=pessimistic mind, opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you will mind n. 智力；理智，精神；意见；记忆力 vt. 介意；专心于；照料vi. 注意；介意 opportunity：机会；时机 =chance=possibility（可能性） lie in 存在于 rise to 处理；解决；迎接 have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth. Most have the opportunity to 有机会去做…. acquire great knowledge 获得大量的知识 acquire—acquisition 获得 require 要求 requirement enjoy personal growth 享受个人的成长 person 人—personal adj 个人的—personality n. 人格, 个性 人物, 名人 grow—grew—grown grow up 长大成人 growth n 成长 importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential. important adj adj. 重要的, 重大的 有势力的, 有地位的—importance n. 重要(性) more importantly 更重要的是 most importantly 最重要的是 effort n. 努力, 尽力 努力的结果, 成就 effortful adj. 显示努力的,充满努力的,需要努力的 effortless 容易的 毫不费力的 我迫不及待地想要向你们描述高中生活的模样。你们面前的路通向一个充满挑战的世界，这里有新环境、新知识和新的思维方式。不过，对你们当中心态积极的人来说，每一个挑战中都蕴藏着机遇。在迎接挑战的时候，你们将有机会掌握大量的知识，并享受个人的成长。最重要的是，你在高中阶段度过的时光、付出的努力将会为你叩开潜能的大门。 “What is potential?” you may ask. Put simply, potential is your natural ability that Put simply 简言之 simple adj adj. 简单的；单纯的；天真的 adv simply natural ability 天生的能力 nature n 自然 本性 ability n 能力 be able to do 能够做…. unable adj 不能的 disabled 残疾的 can be developed when you try hard enough. Who knows what beautiful works develop v 发展 n development adj developing 发展中的 developed 发达的 work v 工作 n 工作量 works n 作品 of art you will create, what medical advances you will make or what amazing create v 创造 creative adj 有创造力的 creativity n 创造力 creation n. 创造，创作；创作物，产物 medical adj. 医学的；内科的；药的n. 医生；体格检查 medicine n. 药；医学；内科；巫术 vt. 给…用药；用药物治疗 advance vt. & vi. (使)前进，(使)发展；促进 提高，提升 in advance 优先；提前 advanced adj 先进的 amazing adj. 令人惊异的 amaze vt. 使吃惊 amazed adj感到惊讶的 amazement n. 惊奇, 惊愕 in amazement处于惊愕中 technologies you will develop! The possibilities are endless, and I have technology n. 科技(总称); 工艺; 应用科学 工业技术 possibility n. 可能性 可能的事 possible adj 可能的 impossible adj 不可能的 possibly adv. 可能地；大概；也许 endless adj 无止境的；无垠的；无穷无尽的；不计其数的 ending n结局；结尾 end n. 结束；死亡；尽头vt. 结束，终止；终结 in the end=at last confidence in your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person. confidence n. 信任 信心, 自信 have confidence in 对….有信心 confident adj. 确信的, 肯定的 有信心的, 自信的 be confident in 对….有信心 make a difference 产生影响：引起变化；在某种程度上很重要。有所作为：做一些重要的事情；帮助他人或使世界变得更好。 difference n 区别 be different from 与…不同 differ v vt. 使…相异；使…不同 vi. 相异；意见分歧 indifferent adj. 不关心的，冷淡的；平庸的 community n. 社区, 社会, 团体 大众, 公众 共有, 共享 discover vt. 发现 碰见, 撞见 了解到, 认识到, 发觉 cover vt. 包括；涉及；采访，报导n. 盖子；封面，封皮；掩蔽物vi. 覆盖；代替 uncover vt. 揭露；发现；揭开 vi. 发现；揭示；揭去盖子 你们也许会问：“什么是潜能？”简而言之，潜能就是当你足够努力时才可以开发的天赋。谁知道未来你们能创作出哪些精美的艺术品，实现哪些医学突破，或者开发出哪些不可思议的技术！可能性无穷无尽，而且我相信你们有能力改变你们的家庭、改变你们的社区、改变我们的国家。在今后的三年里，你们作为学生和个体成长的同时，将会发现自己的潜能。 To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and fully realize your potential 全面发挥你的潜能 fully adv 完全地；全部地；充分地 full adj adj. 满的, 装满的 完全的, 充分的, 完整的 it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. 充分利用我们学校的资源很重要 It’s +adj/n+of/for sb to do sth It 做形式主语 make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports.  make the most of=make full use of =take advantage of 充分利用 resource n. 资源，财力；办法；智谋 source n. 来源；原始资料；起源；发源地 v. （从...)获得 learn from v 向…学习 facility n. 设备；灵巧；容易；设施 take an active part in 积极参与=participate in participant n参与者 participation n 参与 要想全面发挥自己的潜能，充分利用我们学校的资源很重要。要让学校课程为你所用，要向老师和同学请教，要善用学校的各种设施。学校还为你们准备了许多活动。要加入一两个俱乐部，并且积极地参与各项体育运动。 Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. 倒装句：Of equal importance are good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. 同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能以及积极的态度。 正常语序：good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are of equal importance 良好的学习习惯、实用的技能以及积极的态度是同等重要的 语法：be Of equal importance= be equally important（be+adj=be +of +n） It is important=it is of importance equal (to) adj. 相等的, 同样的 平等的 能胜任的, 合适的 attitude n 态度 Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with Carefully adv. 小心谨慎地;警惕地 仔细地;周密地 Careful adj. 仔细的，小心的 careless adj. 粗心的；无忧无虑的；淡漠的 balance v n. 平衡；匀称；余额 vt. 使平衡；结算；使相称 balanced adj. 平衡的；安定的；和谐的 balanced diet 均衡的饮食 other activities. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always make effort to do 努力去… improve vt. 改善，增进；提高…的价值 improvement n 改善 get improved 被提高 communication n n. 交流, 交际, 通讯 信息, 消息 通信工具, 交通联系 communicate vt. & vi. 传达；表达 vi. 通讯；交际，交流 相连；相通~with Last but not least 最后但同样重要的是 look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual. look on 观看, 旁观 bright adj. 光亮的 生气勃勃的，愉快的；幸福的聪明的，伶俐的前途光明的 lose hope 失去希望 hopeful adj 有希望的 hopeless 无希望的 find onself doing/done 发现自己… well-rounded individual 全面发展的人 同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能以及积极的态度。要细致规划学习，设立清晰的目标，并且平衡好课业和课余活动的关系。作为一个高中生，须努力提高人际沟通和解决问题的技巧。最后但同样重要的是，要一直看到事情好的一面，即便身处困境，也永远不要失去希望。最终，你会发现自己已逐渐成长为一个全面发展的人。 As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” wisely adv. 聪明地;英明地 明智地 wise adj. 聪明的；明智的；博学的 vt. 使知道；教导 wisdom n. 明智, 智慧, 正确的判断 知识, 学问 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step 千里之行始于足下 You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. make a continuous effort to 持续不断的努力 continuous 持续不断continue v 持续 train n 火车 v 培训 develop your character 发展你的个性 character n. 品质, 特性, 特色 人物, 角色 (书写或印刷)符号, (汉)字 characteristic 典型的；独特的；特有的: Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud! Be responsible for 对..负责 responsibility n 责任心 respond （to）v 回应 response （to） n. 响应；反应；回答 do your best=try your best 尽自己最大的努力 proud adj adj. 有自尊心的 自豪的, 得意的 be proud of =take pride in 为…骄傲 正如老子睿智的箴言所说的那样：“千里之行，始于足下。”你们需要坚持不懈，努力去训练自己的头脑、培养自身的性格。高中阶段会帮助你们学习、成长，但是只有你们自己，才能肩负起发挥自身巨大潜能的责任。满怀信心，竭尽全力，让我们为你们感到骄傲吧！ School life in the UK Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange have the chance to 有机会去.. as an exchange student 作为一个交换生 student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel.We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China! host family 寄宿家庭 get on well with sb=get along well with sb 与…相处得好 去年，我有机会作为交换生到英国的一所中学读书。我寄宿在一个亲切友好的家庭，并与这家人的儿子丹尼尔一同上学。我们去年都读十年级，相处得很融洽。丹尼尔正在学习中文，今年要来中国与我一起学习生活。   The British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art and Business. The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me to remember everyone’s name! Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 生物、化学、物理 choose vt. 选择，决定 chose—chosen choice n 选择 have no choice but to do 别无选择只能…. business n n. 商业；生意；交易；事情 busy （with/doing）adj. 忙碌的；热闹的；正被占用的 vt. 使忙于 businessman 商人 In the beginning=at first 一开始；首先 Tough=difficult =hard=challenging 困难的 英国的学校上午 9 点开始上课，下午 4 点放学。中学生通常要学习九门功课。英文、数学，以及科学课（生物、化学、物理）是必修课，学生们还可以选修其他课程，比如历史、艺术和商业。英国的学校上午九点开始上课，下午四点放学。中学生通常要学习九门功课。英文、数学，以及科学课（生物、化学、物理）是必修课，学生们还可以选修其他课程，比如历史、艺术和商业！英国的课堂与中国不同。每位老师都有自己的教室，学生们每节课走班上课。在我所上的大部分课上，都只有二十几个学生。然而刚开始时，我仍然很难记住所有人的名字！   I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the put the parts together. 组装 so ….that…如此，以至于 so that 为了；以便于 alarm vt. 警告 使惊慌 n. 警钟, 警报器, 闹钟 警报 material n. 材料，原料 衣料 素材，资料 adj. 物质的；身体的；肉体的 a great challenge 一个极大的挑战 especially 尤其；特别 Class discussion 课堂讨论 discuss v 讨论 UK, but I could not make a great contribution because sometimes I wasn’t able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time  make a great contribution（to）做出极大贡献 contribute to 贡献于 express myself clearly 清楚地表达自我 used to do过去常常 be used to do 被用来 get/be use to doing 习惯于 Fortunately adv. 幸运地; 幸亏——fortunate adj 幸运的——fortune 运气；财富 Luckily adv. 幸运地——lucky adj 幸运的——luck n. 运气 好运, 幸运 Encouragement n. 鼓励——encourage v 鼓励 courage 勇气 over time超时；随着时间的过去   大部分课程我都喜欢，但是也有一些非常有挑战性。技术课很有意思。我做了一只钟带回家。老师帮助我完成了零件组装。我太喜欢这只钟了，现在还在用它当闹钟呢！我觉得数学很简单，学起来很愉快，因为英国的教材没有中国的难。不过，英文学习对我来说是一项巨大的挑战。难记的单词很多，特别是地理和生物词汇。在英国，课堂讨论很重要，可是我贡献不大，因为有时候我没办法用英文清楚地表达自己的观点。尽管作业不像以前那么繁重，却仍旧很有挑战性。幸好，老师和同学们一直都乐于帮助我，并给予我很多鼓励。渐渐地，我的语言能力提高了。 During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings, but I still missed my option n. 选择权；选项；——opt v 选择 ——optional 有选择性的 including prep 包括 include v mum’s cooking! After lunch, I often played on the school’s huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. 一小时的午餐时间，我在学校餐厅用餐。选择很丰富，有面包、黄油、鸡肉馅饼和布丁等等，但我还是想念妈妈做的菜！吃完午餐，我常常同丹尼尔，还有他的朋友们去学校的大运动场活动活动。有时候，我们就在树下小憩或者在草地上坐坐。   After school, there were many clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them. attract vt. 吸引, 引起…的注意 vi. 具有吸引力 attractive adj. 吸引的, 有吸引力的, 诱人的, 引起注意的 attraction n. 吸引, 吸引力, 诱惑力 具有吸引力的事物 act vt. & vi. 行动, 做 表演, 假装 起作用 n. 行为, 行动 法令, 条例 active adj. 主动的；有效的；积极的；活跃的；现役的 activity n. 活动；行动；活跃 放学后，有许多俱乐部可以参加。最吸引我的是橄榄球俱乐部。我们每周打一次球，真的很有趣。我也喜欢去戏剧俱乐部表演。我还留着自己参演莎士比亚《仲夏夜之梦》时的剧照。加入俱乐部是与英国学生相识、交友的好方法。   I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well. I can’t wait for Daniel to visit China!    be glad to 很高兴去 have the opportunity to experience 有机会去体验 fantastic adj. 荒诞的, 奇异的, 极大的, 异乎寻常的 极好的, 极出色的, 了不起的 fantasy n. 幻想；幻觉；[心]白日梦 adj. 虚幻的 vt. 想像；空想 我很高兴有机会体验这种不同的生活方式。在英国我见到了一些很棒的人，也了解了英国校园生活的方方面面。丹尼尔和他的家人是非常棒的东道主，丹尼尔朋友也十分友好。我迫不及待要让丹尼尔来中国了！  Unit 2 Strangers under the same roof? strange adj. 陌生的；奇怪的；外行的 adv. 奇怪地；陌生地，冷淡地 stranger 陌生人 roof n. 屋顶；最高处，顶部；最高限度 vt. 给…盖屋顶，覆盖 ——roofs the same 相同的 some 一些 different 不同的 difference 区别 同一屋檐下的陌生人？ Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into a battle? Have your once warm and Seem to do 似乎变成…. turn into a battle 变成一场战斗 once adv. 一次 曾经, 昔时 conj. 一旦…就… warm adj. 暖和的，温暖的 热情的，热心的 vt. & vi. (使)变暖；被加热； n warmth open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with conversation n. 交谈, 谈话, 会话 have a conversation with sb 与…对话 guarded adj. 被监视着的；警戒着的；谨慎的；被看守著的 guard v. 保卫，看守 guardian 保护者 see eye to eye with sb on sth与某人在…达成一致 them on anything? You are not alone. Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. alone adj. 单独的；孤独的；独自的 adv. 独自地；单独地 heated adj. 热的；激昂的；激动的 v. 加热；使兴奋（heat的过去分词） argument n. 争吵；论据；内容提要；论证 v argue silence n. 寂静；无声 沉默 无音信，失去联系 adj silent 沉默的 common adj. 共同的；普通的；一般的；通常的 n. 普通；平民；公有地 是不是你和父母的每一顿饭，似乎都会演变成一场争执？你们曾经暖心、坦诚的对话，是否已变得冷漠且谨慎？你是否觉得，你已经无法在任何事情上与他们达成一致？你并不是唯一的一个。火爆的争吵和冰冷的沉默在青少年和他们父母之间是司空见惯的。 Teenagers’ physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feel anxious physical changes 身体变化 physics n. 物理学；物理现象 physical adj. 身体的；物质的；物理的 mental adj. 精神的, 头脑的, 心理的, 智力的 result in 导致=lead to=cause tension n. 张力，拉力；紧张，不安；电压 vt. 使紧张；使拉紧 tense adj. 拉紧的；紧张的 vt. 使拉紧；变得紧张 anxious adj. 渴望的；担忧的；焦虑的；急切的 anxiety n. 焦虑；挂念；渴望；令人焦虑的事 that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far at a different rate 以不同的速率 shoot up 窜高 height n 高度 high adj. 高的；高级的；高音调的；崇高的n. 高水平；天空；高压地带 getting left far behind 远远落后于 behind. You might worry about your changing voice, weight problems or spots. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger. voice n. 嗓音, 说话声, 歌唱声 (口头或书面的)意见等, 发言权, 影响 weight problems 体重问题 weigh vt. & vi. 称…的重量 vt. 权衡；考虑 spot n. 斑点, 污点 地点, 场所 vt. & vi. 弄上污渍 vt. 看出, 认出 target n. 目标；靶子 vt. 把……作为目标；规定……的指标；瞄准某物 青少年的生理变化可能会导致这样紧张的家庭关系。你可能会感到焦虑，因为你发现自己发育的速度和朋友们不同：要么是个头猛蹿，要么是远远落在其他人后面。变声、体重问题、粉刺可能都会让你忧心忡忡。当这一切让你不堪重负时，父母通常会首当其冲，成为你发火的对象。 It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. You feel ready to be more It can be a big headache to do sth 做…是令人头痛的事 developing mental needs 发展的心理的需求 enter vt. & vi. 进入, 进去 参加, 加入 登记, 登录 entrance n. 入口；进入 exit 出口，通道，安全门 退出，退场 vi. 离开；退场 no longer 不再 desire n. 欲望；要求，心愿 vt. 要求；想要；希望得到… vi. 渴望 independence n. 独立, 自主, 自立 independent adj. 独立的, 自主的, 自立的 continued adj. 继续的,延续的 continue v 继续；持续 support vt. 支撑；托住；赞助；赞成；供养 经常光顾；为…捧场n. 支撑，承受，支持 supportor n 支持者 supportive adj. 支持的，拥护的；赞助的 responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why can’t they just let me go?” you may wonder. On the other hand, responsible adj. 负有责任的, 需承担责任的 需对…负责的 尽责的, 可靠的 responsibility n n. 责任 责任感, 可信赖性 职责, 所负责任的事 respond v vi. 回答；作出反应；承担责任 vt. 以…回答 response n. 响应；反应；回答 make decision 做决定 on your own 靠你自己 ；独自 Unfortunately adv. 遗憾地, 不幸地 fortunately adv. 幸运地; 幸亏 fortune n. 运气；财富；命运 vt. 给予财富 agree vt. 同意；赞成；承认 vi. 同意；意见一致 disagree vi. 不一致；不同意；争执 agreement n. 协定, 协议, 契约 达成协议 同意 agree with sb to do sth 同意某人做某事 wonder vt. & vi. 对…感到疑惑 想知道；问自己 n. 惊奇，惊叹，惊异，惊诧 wonderful adj. 极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的 wander vi. 徘徊；漫步；离题；迷路 vt. 游荡，漫游 n. 闲逛；溜达；游荡；徘徊 On the one hand…….On the other hand 一方面，另一方面 when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship. struggle to 努力做某事：经历困难并为了完成某事而付出极大的努力。 control vt. 控制, 抑制, 支配 管理, 操纵 n. 控制, 支配, 管理 patient adj. 忍耐的, 有耐心的 n. 患者, 病人 patience n 耐心 forget vt. & vi. 忘记 , 忽视 forgot-forgotten unforgettable adj 难忘的 forgetful 健忘的 a rough ride 一个艰难的过程 rough adj. 粗糙的；不平的 粗暴的；粗野的；剧烈的 treat n. 款待, 招待 乐事, 乐趣 vt. 对待, 看待 处理 expect vt. 预料；预期 认为(某事)会发生；认为(某人)会来；预计 理应得到；期望，期待；期盼 unexpected 意料之外的 unexpectedly 意料之外地 expectation n n. 预料; 期望 breakdown n. 损坏, 故障 垮台, 破裂 衰竭, 衰弱 relationship n. 关系, 联系 relate vt. & vi. (把…)联系起来 vt. 讲述；叙述 related to与..相关 如何平衡日益发展的心理需求，也是个颇让人头疼的大问题。你进入了一个奇怪的中间地带—不再是小孩子，但也还算不上是成年人。你既对独立有新的渴望，却又不断索取着父母的关爱和支持。你感到自己已经做好准备，可以肩负更多责任，可以独立做决定。可惜，你的父母不总是认同这一点，于是这让你感到不快乐。你可能会想：“对我，他们为什么就不能放手呢？”另一方面，当你努力控制自己的情绪时，你又希望父母能够更加体贴，更有耐心—有时候，他们会忘记成长是一个艰难的过程。当你的父母把你当作孩子来对待，却希望你表现得像个大人时，你的处境就会很艰难。所有这些都可能会导致亲子关系的破裂。 Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When impossible adj. 不可能的, 办不到的 possible adj. 可能的，可能存在[发生，做到]的；潜在的 也许(会发生)的 可接受的，合适的 possibility n. 可能性 可能的事 get along （with） 进展; 进行 相处; 相处融洽 take action to improve the situation 采取行动去改善这种情况 peace n. 和平，和平时期 治安，社会安定 安心；平静 peaceful adj. 和平的, 没有战争的 regular and honest communication 定期的和坦诚的沟通 regular adj. 整齐的；有规律的；合格的 n. 正式队员；常客； adv. 经常地；定期地 irregular honest adj. 诚实的，实在的；可靠的；坦率的 honesty n. 诚实, 正直, 坦诚老实说；其实 honestly speaking 说实话：用于表示说话人要真诚地表达自己的想法或意见。 you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, calm down 冷静 calmly adv. 平静地；冷静地；安静地 from one’s point of view. 从…的角度观点 perhaps adv. 也许；可能 n. 假定；猜想；未定之事 experience n. 经验，体验 经历；阅历；感受，体会 vt. 经历，体验；感受，遭受 experienced adj. 有经验的, 老练的, 经验丰富的 similar （to）adj. 相似的 n. 类似物 go through the same pain 经历同样的痛苦 think it through 全面思考；深思熟虑 explain v. 说明，解释 explanation 解释；说明；阐述: listen carefully, and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control. address their concerns 解决他们的担忧 address v. 写姓名地址；致函 演说；演讲 设法解决；处理；对付 向…说话n. 地址；住址 discussion n. 讨论, 商讨 back down 做出让步 尽管有时候一家人似乎根本无法和谐相处，但你还是可以采取行动改善这一局面。维持和睦关系的关键在于定期、坦诚的沟通。当你和父母意见相左时，花点时间让自己冷静下来，尝试从他们的角度了解状况。也许他们有过类似的经历，不希望你承受同样的痛苦。考虑周全后，你要心平气和地向他们解释你的行为和感受，仔细地倾听，打消他们的顾虑。通过这种良性讨论，你会学会何时应该做出让步，何时可以要求父母放松对你的掌控。 Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good it is completely normal to 做…是完全正常的 completely adv. 完整地, 完全地 complete adj. 完整的 完成的, 结束的 完满的, 圆满的 彻底的, 完完全全的 vt. 完成, 结束 normal adj. 正常的；正规的，标准的 n. 常态；正常；标准 abnormal adj. 反常的，异常的 work together to 一起合作… improve your relationship 改善你们的关系 vt. 改善，增进；提高…的价值vi. 增加；变得更好 improvement n. 增加或修改 改进, 改善, 改良 news is that this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. stormy adj. 暴风雨的；猛烈的；暴躁的 period n. (一段)时间 时期, 时代 Everything will turn out all right 一切都会变好 turn out vt. 翻转, 生产, 关闭, 出动, 证明是 prepare vt. 准备 vt. & vi. 筹备, 进行各项准备工作 prepared adj. 事先准备好的 愿意的 preparation n. 准备, 预备 安排, 筹备 你只要记住，亲子关系紧张会产生压力，由此带来的困扰再正常不过，而你和父母可以齐心协力，改善你们的关系。好消息是这段“暴风骤雨”不会一直持续下去。到最后，一切都会好转，而你在青少年时期经历的变化和挑战会让你为成年时光做好准备。 Mama and her bank account bank account 银行账户 account n. （银行等的）账户账，账目（accounts）账户，账号 记述，描述，陈述，报告解释，说明，叙述v. 认为是；视为 accountant 会计；会计师 count v. 数数；计算总数；把……算入，包括；重要；正式接纳；认为，看作 n. 总数；数数；量的计数；事项，罪状；观点；伯爵；（纱线的）支数 Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home. Saturday 周六 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday bring—brought—brought 带来  “For the rent.” Mama would count out the big silver pieces. rent n. 租金 vt. 租借；出租；租用 vi. 出租；租 rental n. 租赁；租金收入，租金 adj. 租赁的；收取租金的 count out 点数；不把…算在内；拳击中判输 gold 金子 silver 银子 copper n. 铜；铜币；adj. 铜的vt. 镀铜于  “For the groceries.” Another group of coins. grocery 食品;杂货 n. 杂货业 杂货店 coin n. 硬币 vt. 制造硬币 core n. 核心；果心；要点；磁心 vt. 挖...的核 corner 角落  “I’ll need a notebook.” That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me. 每个礼拜六晚上，妈妈都会坐在餐桌边，数一数爸爸带回家的钱。  “这些交房租。”妈妈点出一些大面额银币。  “这些买杂货。”又点出一堆硬币。  “我要买笔记本。”说话的是我的妹妹克里斯汀，要么是我哥哥内尔斯，要么是我。  Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask, “Is that all?” And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to the Bank.” We were all so proud of Mama’s Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling. nod n. 点头；打盹；摆动 vt. 点头；点头表示 vi. 点头；打盹；摆动 nodded （be）proud of=take pride in 为…骄傲；自豪 secure adj. 安心的；有把握的可靠的；牢靠的；稳固的；安全的；稳妥的v. （尤指经过努力）获得，取得，实现 拴牢；扣紧；关严 security n. 保护（措施）；安全（保障）  我们兴致勃勃地看着妈妈在桌边放上一两个硬币。最后爸爸会问：“都算好了吧？”妈妈点点头，我们都舒了一口气。妈妈抬起头，微笑着说，“挺好。不用去银行取钱了。”妈妈的银行账户是我们的骄傲。让我们感觉那么温暖，那么有安全感。  When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school. “It will cost a little money,” he said. graduate from 毕业于 graduate 毕业生  Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the “Little Bank”. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor. eagerly adv. 渴望地；急切地；热心地 gather v. 集中；聚集 take down 拆卸 记录, 记下 emergency n. 紧急事件,紧急需要  内尔斯从文法学校毕业了，他想继续读高中。他说：“这要稍微花点钱了。”  我们急切地围在餐桌边。我小心翼翼地把一个小盒子放在妈妈面前。这就是我们的“小银行”。小银行的钱用于处置突发的紧急状况，例如有次克里斯汀摔断了手臂要去看医生，就动用了小银行。  Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough. “We do not want to go to the Bank,” she reminded. We all shook our heads. remind v. 使想起；提醒 shook our heads. 点头 shake vt. 摇动；动摇；震动vi. 摇动；发抖；动摇n. 摇动 内尔斯列出了上学需要的费用。妈妈把小银行的钱都清点出来。不够。 “我们可不想去银行取钱。” 妈妈提醒道。我们都点了点头。  “I will work in Dillon’s grocery after school,” Nels volunteered. volunteer n. 志愿者；志愿兵 adj. 志愿的 vi& vt.> 自愿  Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. “That’s not enough,” Papa said. write down 写下, 记下 视为 贬低(地位、重要性等) Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. “I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly. give up 放弃 suddenly adv. 忽然；突然地 all of sudden  “我每天放学后去狄龙的杂货店打工，”内尔斯自告奋勇。  妈妈给了他一个灿烂的微笑，随即写了个数字。 “不够，”爸爸说着，然后把烟斗从嘴边拿了下来，端详了好一会。“我把烟戒了，”他突然冒出一句。  Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. Then she wrote down another figure reach vt. 到达 联络 vt. & vi. 伸出手臂；延伸 n. 伸手可及的距离 touch vt. 接触；触动；使轻度受害vi. 触摸；接近；涉及；提到n. 接触；触觉 figure n. 图形；数字；（人的）体形；人物；画像；价格 vi. 出现；计算；扮演角色 vt. 描绘；计算；认为；象征  “I will look after the Elvington children every Friday night,” I said. “Christine can help me.” look after 照顾=care for =take care of Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account. So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine’s dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar’s operation ... Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.  That was twenty years ago. downtown adv. 在市中心；往市中心adj. 商业区的；市中心的；闹市区的 draw money out of 从…取钱 operation n. 操作, 运转, 经营 手术 (军事)行动, 活动 cooperation 合作 operate vi. 运转；动手术；起作用 vt. 操作；经营；对…开刀；引起 depend upon 依靠；依赖 depend on  妈妈伸出手，隔着桌子摸了摸爸爸的胳膊。然后又写下一个数字。 “我每个礼拜五晚上去艾文顿家，帮忙照顾孩子。”我说道， “克里斯汀做我的帮手。”  这下钱够了。我们大家都深感欣慰，因为我们不用进城从妈妈的银行帐户中取钱了。那一年，小银行解决了好多事情：克里斯汀学校演出的服装，小妹达格玛的手术……不管发生什么事情，我们始终知道，有妈妈的银行做我们的靠山。  二十年过去了。  Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama’s and put it in her lap. “For you,” I said, “to put in your Bank Account.” check vt. 检查，核对；阻碍，制止；抑制；在…上打勾；托运n. <美>支票；制止，抑制；检验，核对 hurry vt. & vi. 催促；急忙 n. 匆忙，急忙  I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama’s hair was silver now. notice n. 通知，布告；注意；公告 vt. 注意到；通知；留心 vi. 引起注意 去年我卖出了我的第一篇小说。支票刚到，我就匆匆来到妈妈家，把它放在妈妈的腿上。我对她说：“给你，你存到你的银行帐户里去吧。”  我第一次注意到，爸爸妈妈看起来那么的苍老。爸爸没以前高了，妈妈也已是满头白发。  “Tomorrow,” I told Mama, “you must take it to the Bank.”  “You will go with me, Katrin?”  “That won’t be necessary. Just hand it to the teller. He’ll pay it into your account.”  Mama looked at me. “There is no account,” she said. “In all my life, I’ve never been inside a bank.”  And when I didn’t—couldn’t—answer, Mama said seriously, “It is not good for little ones to be afraid—to not feel secure.” necessary adj. 必要的; 必需的必然的; 不可避免的 n. 必需品 hand n. 手，手艺；指针；插手；帮助 vt. 搀扶；传递，交给；支持 teller n. (银行)出纳员 (投票时的)计票员 讲故事等的人, 讲述者 seriously adv. 严重地;危险地 认真地 严肃地；当真地 “你明天得把支票送银行去。” 我对妈妈说。  “你是不是跟我一起去，卡特琳？”  “不用我去。你只要把支票交给柜员就好了。他会把钱转进你的银行帐户。”  妈妈看了看我，说：“我哪有什么账户，我这辈子都没去过银行。”  我没有回答（我也不知道怎么回答）。只听妈妈认真地说：“不能让小孩子感到害怕，感到不安全。那样不好。” Unit 3 Getting along with others Friendship on the rock: please advise! Get along with =get on （well）with 与..相处 on the rock 触礁，毁坏；破产 Amy Monday 12/10 9:13 p.m. My best friend and I have been close for eight years. When I was an awkward primary school close adj. 亲密的；亲近的；紧密的vt. 关；结束；使靠近adv. 紧密地 n. 结束 for+段时间要用完成时——have been close awkward adj. 笨拙的；尴尬的；棘手的；不合适的 embarassed尴尬的 primary school 小学 junior high school 初中 senior high school 高中 kindergarten 幼儿园 student, she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me. Since then, a close popular adj. 流行的，通俗的；受欢迎的；大众的；普及的 popular with 受…欢迎；有好评 popular among 受…欢迎 popular culture 大众文化，通俗文化；流行文化 popularity n 普及 gain popularity 受欢迎 （be）willing to 乐意，愿意 Since then 从此以后; 从那以后; 自从那时起; 从那之后——完成时（has grown） friendship has grown between us and she’s been almost like a sister to me. Whether we’re Whether….or…是…还是… walking to school, doing homework or just hanging out at the weekend, we’re hardly out of each other’s sight. But last Saturday, she broke my heart, and I’m still picking up the pieces. hang out 挂出；常去（某处） hang around 无所事事 hardly 几乎不，简直不；刚刚 out of each other’s sight 脱离对方的视线 sight—see break my heart 伤透我的心：使我非常伤心 pick up vt. 捡起,收集,继续,得到 八年来，我和我最要好的朋友一直特别亲密。那时，我是个笨手笨脚的小学生，而她这个备受欢迎的女孩愿意和我做朋友。从那时起，我们就成了密友，对我，她一直就跟姐姐差不多。不论是去上学、做作业，还是周末出去玩儿，我们俩几乎都形影不离。可是上周六，她让我伤心了，我到现在还在收拾心情。 Our original plan was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon. But in the morning, my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold. When I called her, she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Get some rest. We can wait till you get better.”  original n. 原物；原作；原型；原件 adj. 原始的；最初的；新颖的；独创的 origin n. 起点；来源 出身，血统 originate from 源于 posted a message 上传一条信息 on social media 在社交媒体上 make it to 到达; 赶得及; 找到; 到达某地;成功 我们原先计划那天下午去电影院看电影。但早晨我朋友在社交媒体上发了一条信息，说她感冒了。我打电话过去，她说她也许不能去看电影了。“没事，”我说，“休息一下吧。等你好了我们再去。” Today, however, I received a horrible surprise. A classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a café on Saturday afternoon. How stupid I was! My friend’s “illness” was a complete lie! Instead of recovering at home, she was out having fun with someone else. receive vt. & vi. 收到，接到 接纳；接待 horrible adj. 可怕的；极讨厌的 chat with sb 与…聊天 a complete lie 彻头彻尾的谎话 adj. 完整的, 完全的 vt. 完成, 结束 使完善 instead of代替,而不是... recover vt. 恢复；重新获得；弥补 vi. 恢复；胜诉；[体]重新得球 have fun with sb 玩得开心 可是今天，我惊呆了。一位同学告诉我，她周六下午在咖啡厅看见我朋友在和另一个女孩聊天。我傻透了！她所谓的“生病”是彻头彻尾的谎话。她并没有在家养病，而是跑到外面和别人乐呵去了。 I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still don’t feel like responding to any of her online messages. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next. So+adj ….that…. 如此…以至于… so that 为了 Such+n….that…. 如此…以至于… avoid vt. 避免；避开，躲避；消除 feel like doing 想要做… respond to 回复；回应；响应，对...起反应 response n n. 响应；反应；回答 responsible （for）adj. 负有责任的, 需承担责任的 responsibility n. 责任 责任感 stress n. 压力（pressure）；紧张；重要性； vt. 强调；加压力于；使紧张；用重音读 at a loss （不知所措）what to do next. 不知道接下来该怎么办 我气坏了，一整天我在学校都躲着她，到现在也不想回复她网上发过来的任何消息。这种情况带来的压力让我难受死了，我不知道接下来该怎么办。 Cindy Monday 12/10 9:52 p.m. I’m so sorry! But this friendship is worth saving: eight years is a long time! Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she’s in the wrong and wants to apologize, or maybe worth adj. 值…的 n. 价值；财产 be worth doing 值得…. save vt. 拯救, 挽救 vt. & vi. 储蓄, 贮存 prep.&conj. 除了 judge n. 法官 裁判员，评判员vt. & vi. 审判；评判；断定 in the wrong 在错误的一方：指在某种情况下，某人的行为或观点是错误的。 apologize vt. & vi. 道歉 apologize to sb for sth apology n. 道歉, 认错, 愧悔 make an apology to sb for sth 道歉 辛迪 10 月 12 日 星期一 晚上 9:52 为你感到抱歉！但是这份友情是值得挽回的：八年真久！别这么快就给你的朋友下结论。或许她知道自己错了，想向你道歉， she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. In any case, find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her. Listen to what she has to say, and be sure to explain how you feel. I’m sure you can solve this problem together. simple adj. 简单的；单纯的；天真的 simply adv. 简单地；朴素地；简直；仅仅；坦白地 explanation n. 解释, 说明 explain v. 说明，解释 behaviour n. 行为, 举止, 表现 behave vi. (行为或举止)表现 工作 vt. & vi. (使)守规矩 opportunity n. 机会, 时机=chance=possibility可能性 a full and frank talk 一次充分的；坦诚的谈话 sure adj. 可靠的；必定的；确信的 adv. 当然；的确 solve this problem 解决问题 solve——solution 解决方法 又或许她可以明白地解释自己的行为。无论如何，找个机会和她深入、坦诚地谈谈。听听她怎么说，你也一定要说出自己的感受。我相信，你们一定能一起解决这个问题的。 David Tuesday 13/10 8:11 p.m. I definitely understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot. When I found out that I was tricked by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendship. I know you 戴维  10 月 13 日 星期二 晚上 8:11 你的心情我感同身受。我也曾经有一个特别信任的朋友。我发现自己被他欺骗之后，真的好伤心，我放弃了那份友谊。我知道你 definitely adv. 明确地, 确切地 一定地, 肯定地 definite adj. 明确的, 确切的 一定的, 肯定的 define （as）vt. 定义；使明确；规定 trust n. 相信；信任；信赖 v. 信任；信赖；相信（某人的善良、真诚等）；认为可靠 find out vt. 发现,找出,揭发出来@vi. 发现,找出来 trick n. 戏法，把戏 计谋，诡计，花招 诀窍，技巧，技艺 vt. 哄骗；欺骗 hurt vt. 使受伤；使疼痛；使痛心； n. 痛苦；危害；痛苦的原因adj. 受伤的；受损的 let go of 放开, 松手 value your friendship and want your friend to value it equally. However, if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer, it’s time to rethink your relationship. Talk to her and decide whether 有多么珍视你们的友谊，并且希望你朋友也同样珍重它。可是，如果你朋友不在乎你的感受，让你难过，那就该反思一下你们的关系了。跟她谈谈 value n. 价值, 价格 实用性, 有价值, 重要性 vt. 估价 重视, 尊重 equally adv. 相等地,同等地 均等 也,同样 ignore vt. 驳回诉讼，忽视，不理睬 suffer vt. 忍受；遭受；经历 vi. 受损害；受痛苦；遭受，忍受；经验 relationship n. 关系, 联系 relate v vt. & vi. (把…)联系起来vt. 讲述；叙述 related to 与…相关 relative adj. 相对的；有关系的；成比例的n. 亲戚 this friendship is still important to you. It’s sad to move on, but you have to accept that friends come and go in life. move on 继续前进，更换工作(话题等)，离开 accept vt. & vi. 接受，领受，收受 承担责任； vt. 承认，同意；认为，相信 acceptance 再决定这份友谊对你来说是不是仍然重要。放手固然令人伤感，但你必须接受这点——生命中，朋友就是有聚有散。   Of friendship As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts, for quiet periods of reflection can lead to personal improvement. However, when we seek to be alone, we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world. Social life is also important to us. wish to be alone 希望独自一人；独处 alone adj. 单独的；独自的adv. 独自地；单独地 thought n. 思想；关心；想法；思考 think thinking n 思维；视角 way of thinking 思维方式；看法视角 creative thinking 创造性思维 a period of n. (一段)时间 reflection n. 映像，倒影 反映，表达 深思；回忆；考虑；看法 personal improvement 个人提升；个人完善 seek vt. 寻找；探索；寻求；搜索 vi. 寻找；探索；搜索 escape vt. 逃避，避免；被忘掉 vi. 逃脱；避开；溜走 n. 逃跑；逃亡 social adj. 社会的；群居的 n. 联欢会；联谊会 society n n. 社会；社交界；交往；社团 走在人生的道路上，有时我们可能希望独自思考，因为静思可以实现自我的完善。不过，在追求独处时，须小心，我们不能总是逃入自我的世界中。社交生活对我们同样重要。 More often than not, close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we are all meant to travel. smooth out 弄平 缓和, 调解、 rocky road 困难的时期或艰难的道路 rocky adj. 岩石的，多岩石的；坚如岩石的；摇晃的；头晕目眩的 be meant to 应该是； 注定要；照理应当，打算要；旨在 travel vi. 旅行；步行 vt. 在…旅行；经过 n. 旅行；游历；漫游 trip journey visit tour 通常，亲密的友情能助我们踏平时而坎坷却又注定要经过的道路。 As we live in social groups, there are many benefits of friendship that we can enjoy. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may comfort the heart, advise benefit vt. & vi. 有益于, 得益 n. 益处, 好处 救济金, 保险金 benefit from beneficial （to） adj. 有益的, 有利的 Generally speaking 一般来说 comfort n. 安慰；舒适；安慰者 vt. 安慰；使（痛苦等）缓和 comfortable adj. 安逸的, 使人舒服的 丰富的 comfortably adv. 舒服地;舒适地;安逸地 the head and help us achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Through friendship, we can become happier, wiser and more satisfied humans. achieve the goal 实现目标 Set Goals For Your Life: 为你的生活设定目标 satisfied （with） adj. 满意的;满足的 satisfy vt. & vi. 使满意；满足vt. 使确信符合，达到 satisfaction n. 满意, 满足, 实现 赔偿物, 补偿 satisfactory adj. 令人满意的, 符合要求的 因为我们置身于社会群体中，我们可以享受到友谊的诸多益处。总体而言，亲密友谊的“硕果”有三：抚慰心灵，启迪思维，帮我们实现既定目标。通过友谊，我们可以变成更幸福、更睿智、更满足的人。 The first fruit of friendship is the peace that comes from sharing with friends our joy, sadness, success and failure. Here, friendship has a double advantage—happiness takes on a greater peace n. 和平，和平时期 治安，社会安定 安心；平静 peaceful adj. 和平的, 没有战争的 爱好[寻求]和平的 安静的, 平静的 share vt. 分享，分担；分配 vi. 分担；共享 n. 股份；份额 shared bike 共享单车 joy n. 欢乐，快乐；乐趣；高兴vi. 欣喜，欢喜vt. 高兴，使快乐 joyful 快乐的 success n. 成功；成就 succeed vi. 成功 successful adj. 成功的 副 词: successfully failure n. 失败；故障；失败者；破产 fail vt. & vi. 在…中失败vi. 衰退, 衰弱n. 考试不及格 advantage n. 有利条件, 有利因素, 优势 益处, 利益 disadvantage n. 不利, 劣势, 短处 take on 承担,接受,从事,较量,开始雇用,呈现 meaning and a trouble shared becomes a trouble halved! Naturally, this kind of openness results from a close friendship. With true friends, we feel free to share our joy and sadness in full measure. trouble n. 麻烦；动乱；烦恼；故障 vt. 麻烦；使烦恼；折磨 vi. 费心，烦恼 halved v. 对半分开；均分；把…减半（halve的过去式和过去分词） Naturally adv. 天然地；天生地 自然；当然 natural adj. 天然的，非人为的；非人造的 nature n. 自然；性质；种类；本性 in full measure 充分地 最大程度地 We know that our friends will both respect our feelings and treasure these moments of closeness. Indeed, the human heart depends on such opportunities for comfort and protection. respect vt. 尊重, 敬佩 n. 尊敬, 尊重 考虑, 关心, 顾虑 respected adj. 受尊敬的 respectable adj. 人格高尚的；值得尊敬的；相当数量的 n. 可敬的人 treasure n. 金银财宝；宝藏 珍宝，贵重物品 不可多得的人才 vt. 重视；珍惜 indeed adv. 真正地；的确；甚至；实在 depend on vi. 依赖，依靠；相信，信赖；取决于 protection n. 保护, 保卫 贸易保护措施 protect vt. 保护，防卫；警戒 享我们喜悲成败所带来的平和心境。在此，友谊有双重优势——幸福有了更大的意义，而麻烦在分担之后减半。当然，这种开诚布公源于亲密无间的友谊。与真正的朋友，我们可以毫无顾忌、毫无保留地分享我们的欢乐和悲伤。我们知道，好友既会尊重我们的情感，也会珍视这些亲密的时刻。实际上，人的内心离不开这些机会来获取慰藉和庇护。 The second fruit of friendship is the better understanding and judgement that may be achieved through conversations with well-meaning and wise friends. We often find it easier to recognize other people’s weaknesses than our own. better understanding and judgement 更好的理解力和判断力 conversation n. 交谈, 谈话, 会话 well-meaning adj. 善意的;好心的 wise adj. 聪明的；明智的；博学的 vt. 使知道；教导 vi. 了解 wisdom 智慧 recognize vt. 认出，识别出某人承认…有效；认可 承认[认清](某事物)；认识到 recognition n. 认识；认出；承认 weakness n. 虚弱, 软弱 弱点, 缺点 偏好, 嗜好 strength体力；力气；力量:长处 友谊的第二个硕果是，通过与善意和明智的朋友交谈可能获得更好的理解力和判断力。我们经常发现，认清别人的缺点远比认清我们自身的缺点要容易。 As a result, if we are guided only by our own feelings, our judgements might be one-sided. On the other hand, our friends are better able to offer advice on important decisions that we all have to make. Also, when we want to talk our problems over with a friend, we have to put our thoughts into words first.  as a result 结果是；因此 as a result of 因为；原因是 guide vt. 引路；指导 操纵，驾驶 影响，支配 n. 指导者 one-sided adj. 只见问题一面的,片面的 offer advice 提供意见 decision n. 决定, 决心, 判断 果断, 坚决 决议, 结果 decide vt. 决定；判决；解决 vi. 决定，下决心 put sth into sth first. 把….放在第一位 因此，如果只跟着自己的感觉走，我们的判断可能就是片面的。另一方面，在我们必须要做出的重大决定上，朋友往往能给出更好的建议。此外，想和朋友聊聊自己的问题时，我们首先得把自己的想法付诸于语言。 This alone helps make our thoughts clearer and brings us a more thorough understanding of our problems. clear adj. 清楚的；清澈的；晴朗的；无罪的vt. 清除；跳过；使干净；通过 adv. 清晰地；完全地n. 清除；空隙 thorough adj. 彻底的；十分的；周密的 单是这点，就能让我们更好地厘清思路，并对自身的问题有更透彻的认识。 The third fruit of friendship is the help that a friend may offer in many different ways. Sometimes a friend is even known as our “second self”. There are so many things in life that can only be achieved with the help of friends. offer v. 主动提出；自愿给予；提供；供应；奉献，祭献 n. 主动提议；建议；出价；报价；（通常为短期的）减价，特价 be known as 作为…出名 be famous as be known for 因为…出名 be famous for achieved adj. 取得的；完成的 v. 取得，获得；完成 with the help of = with the aid of 在…的帮助下 with one’s help=with one’s aid 友谊的第三个硕果是朋友以各种不同的方式可能为我们提供的帮助。有时，朋友甚至被誉为我们的“第二个自己”。生活中有太多事，只有在朋友的帮助下才能成功。 Friends may have many different ideas and skills. They can help us achieve what we want during life and, perhaps, even after death. death n. 死；死亡；死神；毁灭 die vt. & vi. 死亡；枯萎 dead adj. 无生命的；废弃了的；呆板的 adv. 完全地 dying adj. 临终的，垂死的 deadly adj. 临终的，垂死的 朋友可能拥有诸多不同的想法和技能。他们能帮助我们在生前，甚至是在我们故去之后，获得我们想要之物。 Finally, it should be pointed out that enjoying the company of a crowd is not the same as being with friends. Friends should be carefully chosen and relationships carefully developed. In this way, we can better walk the “path of life” with the comfort, advice and help from our trusted friends.  point out 指出：通过指点引导某人的注意力（指向某人或某物）。 指出，提及：谈论或提及（认为重要的事物）。 company n. 公司；陪伴，同伴；连队 vi. 交往 vt. 陪伴 crowd n. 人群 听众，观众 一群，一批；一堆 vt. & vi. 群集，拥挤 vt. 挤满，塞满 crowded （with）adj. 拥挤的；塞满的 chosen vt. 选择（choose的过去分词） adj. 挑选出来的，精选的choose-chose-chosen choice n. 选择；选择权；精选品 adj. 精选的；仔细推敲的 In this way 用这种方法，这样，因此 最后，需要指出的是，与众人为伍不等于有朋友相伴。朋友要谨慎选择，友情需用心经营。如此，我们才能在挚友的抚慰、建议和帮助下，更好地走过“人生之路” Unit 4 Teen faints after skipping meals多餐未进食女生晕厥 STONECHESTER-A teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping meals.  teenage adj. 十几岁的；青少年的 n. 青少年时期 teenager n. 青少年 faint vi. 晕倒，昏倒adj. 微弱的，模糊的，暗淡的(体力)无力的，虚弱的；易失去知觉的，昏眩的 (动作等)无力的，似无太大效果的 n. 昏倒 skip meals 不吃饭：故意跳过一餐或多餐饭菜，通常是为了减肥或因为没有时间。 来自斯通彻斯特的报道：昨日，斯通彻斯特高中一名女生多餐未进食后晕厥。  Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital. unwell adj. 生病的；不舒服的 pass out 失去知觉：指意识丧失，昏迷。拒绝（桥牌中的一手牌）：指在桥牌中因为每个人在第一轮叫牌时都放弃而认为无法打出。 死亡 rush n. 匆促；急流；冲进；灯心草 adj. 急需的vt. 突袭；匆忙地做；飞跃；使冲 vi. 冲；闯；奔；涌现；赶紧 珍妮弗·琼斯，十五岁，曾告诉同班朋友自己感觉不适，后来在上午的体育课上晕厥，随即被紧急送往医院。 Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast was found to 被发现 find—found—found dangerously low blood sugar levels 危险的低血糖含量(水平) danger n. 危险；危险物，威胁 be in danger 处于危险中 dangerous adj. 有危险的, 危险的 endangered adj. （动植物）濒危的 low adj. 低的，浅的；粗俗的；卑贱的；消沉的 adv. 谦卑地，低下地；低声地n. 低；低价；低点；牛叫声 lower adj. 较低的，低等的vt. & vi. (使)降低；(使)跌落vt. 削弱；削减 treat n. 款待, 招待 乐事, 乐趣 vt. 对待, 看待 把…看作治疗 vt. & vi. 请客, 款待 immediately adv. 立即, 马上 直接地 that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make a full recovery in a day or two. hardly adv. 几乎不，简直不；刚刚 hard adj. 困难的；硬的；猛烈的；确实的；努力的；辛苦的；冷酷无情的；严厉的 adv. 努力地；猛烈地；辛苦地；牢固地；接近地；困难地 touch vt. 接触；触动；使轻度受害vi. 触摸；接近；涉及；提到n. 接触；触觉；格调； touched adj. 精神失常的 受感动的 touching 令人同情的；感人的；动人的 Fortunately=luckily adv. 幸运地; 幸亏 Fortunate=lucky adj. 交好运的，带来好运的；幸运的 Fortune=luck n. 运气；财富；命运 vt. 给予财富 vi. 偶然发生 out of danger. 脱离危险 make a full recovery 全面康复 recover vt. 恢复；重新获得；弥补 vi. 恢复；胜诉；[体]重新得球 n. 还原至预备姿势 recovery n. 恢复，复原；痊愈；重获 cover vt. 包括；涉及；采访，报导 n. 盖子；封面，封皮；掩蔽物 vi. 覆盖；代替 discover vt. 发现 碰见, 撞见 了解到, 认识到, 发觉 uncover vt. 揭露；发现；揭开 vi. 发现；揭示；揭去盖子 医生发现珍妮弗的血糖已经低到了很危险的程度，于是马上对其进行治疗。珍妮弗的父母忧心忡忡，他们告诉医生，女儿当天早晨未进食，前一天的晚餐也几乎丝毫未动。幸运的是，珍妮弗已经脱离了危险。主治医生预计，珍妮弗一两天就能康复。 Jennifer's classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time."Jennifer thought that skipping meals hope n. 希望；信心；期望 vt. 希望；期望 vi. 希望；信赖；期待 hopeful adj. 抱有希望的 给人以希望的 n. 有成功希望的人 hopeless adj. 绝望的；不可救药的 struggle with与……斗争，与……搏斗，与……奋斗，与……努力应对：指与某种困难、问题或挑战进行斗争，努力应对。 struggle vi. 挣扎；奋斗，努力 n. 努力，奋斗；竞争 vt. 使劲移动；尽力使得 struggling adj. 奋斗的,努力的,苦斗的 would be a simple way to reach her target weight," her friend Laura Williams told our reporter."She has not eaten breakfast for the last few months. She told me she had trouble a simple way 一个简单的方法 simply adv. 简单地；朴素地；简直；仅仅；坦白地 reach her target weight 达到她的目标体重 reach vt. 到达 联络 vt. & vi. 伸出手臂；延伸 n. 伸手可及的距离 (江河的)河段 target n. 目标；靶子 vt. 把……作为目标；规定……的指标；瞄准某物 weight n. 重量，重力；砝码；重要性；负担 vt. 加重量于，使变重 weight problem 体重问题 weigh vt. & vi. 称…的重量 link v. 重达 vt. 权衡；考虑 reporter n. 记者 report n. 报告，报道 成绩报告单，工作鉴定书 传闻；流言蜚语vt. & vi. 报告；报道 公布；宣告；当记者 报到 vt. 告发，举报 have trouble/difficulty （in）doing sth 有困难做… concentrating in class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldn't listen." concentrate （on）=focus on 集中注意力于… & vi. 专心于；注意集中，聚集vt. 浓缩 concentration n. 专心，专注；关注，重视；集中，聚集；浓度，含量 warn vt. & vi. 警告，提醒；告诫；预先通知，预告 ~sb to do 珍妮弗的同学希望她能尽快返回学校。他们说，珍妮弗和进食问题较劲已经很久了。“珍妮弗以为不吃饭就可以轻松减到她的目标体重。”她的朋友劳拉 · 威廉姆斯告诉记者，“最近几个月，她一直不吃早餐。她对我说，她上课很难集中注意力。我提醒过她，不吃饭有害健康，可她不听。” Jennifer's case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society where being case n. 情况；实例；箱 vt. 把…装于容器中；包围 reminder n. 令人回忆起…的东西, 提醒…的东西 remind sb of/to do vt. 使想起 unhealthy weight-loss habits 不健康的减肥习惯 common adj. 共同的；普通的；一般的；通常的 n. 普通；平民；公有地 society n. 社会；社交界；交往；社团 social adj. 社会的，社交的；群居的 n. 联欢会；联谊会 thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly. According to a recent survey of senior high school students' lifestyles, turn to 求助于, 转向 extreme adj. 极端的；极度的；偏激的；尽头的 n. 极端；末端；最大程度；极端的事物 extremely adv. 极端;极其;非常 method n. 方法, 办法 秩序, 条理 way slim down 减肥：变得更瘦；减少体重。减少，缩小：使某物变小；减少某物的规模。 recent adj. 不久前的, 近来的 survey n. 调查；测量；纵览；审视 vt. 调查；勘测；俯瞰 vi. 测量土地 lifestyles n. (反映个人或团体之态度及价值观的)生活方式 almost one fifth of teenagers regularly skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are concerned about these figures. 分数表达法：子基母序；分子基数词；分母用序数词；分子大于一；分母用复数 one fifth 五分之一 one in ten 十分之一 four percent 百分之四 take weight-loss medicine 吃减肥药 expert adj. 熟练的；内行的；老练的 n. 专家；能手；行家 vt. 当专家；在…中当行家 concerned about=worry about=be worried about 担心 figure n. 图形；数字；（人的）体形；人物；画像；价格vi. 出现；计算；扮演角色vt. 描绘；计算；认为；象征 figure out 计算出; 解决 弄明白 They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using such extreme methods. increase vt. & vi. 增加, 增大, 增多 n. 增加, 增大, 增多 effort n. 努力, 尽力 努力的结果, 成就 in an effort to 企图（努力想）；试图要 make every effort 尽一切努力 spare no effort 不遗余力；抽出；宽容；节省 educate vt. 教育；培养；训练 vi. 教育；训练 education n. 教育；培养，训练 educated adj. 有教养的；受过教育的 educational adj. 教育(方面)的，为教育的；有教育意义的；提供咨询的adv. 用教育方法 side effects n. (药物等起到的)副作用 珍妮弗的案例提醒我们，青少年中无论男女，已较为常见的不健康减肥习惯存在危险。在一个往往以瘦为美的社会中，不时有青少年采取极端方式快速瘦身。近期一项针对高中生生活习惯的调查表明，近 1/5 的青少年经常性地不吃饭，1/10 运动过度，4% 甚至服用减肥药。这些数据引起了健康专家的关注。他们加大力度教育青少年有关快速减肥引起的不良反应，并提醒青少年不要采取类似极端的方式。 “These so-called 'quick-fix methods' prove to be harmful to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. so-called adj. 所谓的,号称的 has been proved to be 已被证明是 harmful adj. 能造成损害的；有害的 be harmful to normal adj. 正常的；正规的，标准的 n. 常态；正常；标准 slightly adv. 轻微地;稍稍 细长;苗条;微小 overweight adj. 超重的 there is no reason why 有没有理由; 没有任何理由; 没有为什么; 没理由; However, for those who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly," said an expert. those who——定语从句固定句型(...的人...) lose weight properly 适当减肥 properly adv. 适当地；正确地；恰当地 proper adj. 适合的; 适当的; 适用的; 恰当的 遵守规则的; 正确的严格意义的; 本身的 improper adj. 不合适的, 不适当的 “这些所谓的‘急速减肥法’已证实对青少年有害。青少年轻微超重是正常现象，没有理由为此焦虑。不过，如果超重到危险程度，尝试以适当方式减重是十分重要的。”一位专家表示。 She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in point out 指出：通过指点引导某人的注意力（指向某人或某物）。指出，提及：谈论或提及（认为重要的事物）。 a healthy balanced diet 一个健康均衡的饮食 since prep. (表示时间)从…以来；自从…之后adv. 从过去某时间以来[以后，到现在] conj. 自从(过去某事)以来[以后，到现在] 因为；既然；由于 nutrition n. 营养 nutrient n. (食品或化学品)营养物, 营养品adj. 营养物的, 营养品的 function n. 功能；作用；职责社交 集会 vi. 工作，运行，起作用 take part in 参加，参与 take on 承担；呈现；具有；流行；接纳；雇用；穿上 take up 拿起；开始从事 take effect 生效；起作用 take off 起飞；脱下；离开 take a look 看一下 take out v. 取出；去掉；出发；抵充 take into 考虑到；说服 take in 接受；理解；拘留；欺骗；让…进入；改短 take sth seriously 重视；认真对待… take away 带走，拿走，取走 take over 接管；接收 take sth for granted 认为…理所当然 take the lead v. 带头；为首 take charge of 接管，负责 enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly weak adj. 弱的；易毁坏的；无力气的；容易被击败的 功能不佳的无说服力的；软弱的 淡的；稀释的 weakness n. 虚弱, 软弱 弱点, 缺点 偏好, 嗜好 strength n. 力量；力气；长处；兵力 此外 What's more =in addition =additionally =besides=next=also=furthermore keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise 保持作息规律并获得大量训练 stay energetic and fit 保持精力充沛且健康 encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape." encourage vt. 鼓励, 激励 促进, 助长, 激发 encouragement n. 鼓励 courage n. 勇气；胆量 courageous adj. 勇敢的;无畏的adv. 勇敢地;无畏地n. 勇敢;无畏 discourage （sb from doing） vt. 使气馁；使沮丧 阻碍；劝阻 follow tips 遵循建议 safe adj. 安全的；可靠的；平安的 n. 保险箱；冷藏室；纱橱 safely adv. 安全地 safety n. 安全；保险；安全设备；保险装置 effective adj. 有效的；生效的 事实上的，实际的 给人印象深刻的 efficient adj. 有能力的, 效率高的 effect n. 效果；作用；影响 vt. 产生；达到目的 affect vt. 影响；假装；感动；感染 vi. 倾向；喜欢 n. 情感；引起感情的因素 affection n. 感情；喜爱，关爱；爱慕之情 get into shape 使身体健康，使身体变得健美，使身体变得强壮 她指出，健康均衡的饮食十分重要，因为青少年正在发育，需要大量营养以维持正常身体机能。如果食物摄入不足，青少年会感觉体虚乏力，容易生病。她补充说：“此外，青少年还应作息规律，多参加运动，才能精力旺盛、身体健康。我们强烈推荐所有青少年遵从这些生活方式的建议，因为好好生活是最健康、最有效的塑身方式。 Don’t judge a book by its cover不要以貌取人 “Don't judge a book by its cover," the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that judge n. 法官 裁判员，评判员 鉴定人，鉴赏家 vt. & vi. 审判；评判；断定 judgement n. 审判，判决；裁判 判断，判断力 看法，意见，评价 cover vt. 包括；涉及；采访，报导 n. 盖子；封面，封皮；掩蔽物 vi. 覆盖；代替 as an old saying goes，=it goes without saying that=well goes an old saying that 古语有云 unfortunately adv. 遗憾地, 不幸地 fortunately adv. 幸运地; 幸亏 fortune n. 运气；财富；命运 vt. 给予财富 as conj. 因为；依照；当…时；随着；虽然 prep. 当作；以…的身份；如同adv. 同样地；和…一样的 is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? exactly adv. 精确地；准确地；确切地 Dark thought 黑暗的想法：指消极、悲观、压抑的思想或情绪。 dark adj. 黑暗的，深色的；无知的；模糊的；忧郁的 n. 黑暗；黄昏；模糊；夜 thought n. 思想；关心；想法；思考v. 想，思考；认为（think的过去式和过去分词） though adv. 可是，虽然；然而；不过 conj. 虽然；尽管 prep. 但 through prep. 穿过；通过；凭借adv. 从头至尾；彻底adj. 直达的；过境的；完结的 thorough adj. 彻底的；十分的；周密的 physical appearance 外貌：指一个人的外表。 physic n. 医学,医术,泻药 vt. 给…服药,治愈 physics n. 物理学；物理现象 physical adj. 身体的；物质的；物理的 appearance n. 出现, 显露, 露面 外观, 外貌, 外表 appear vi. 出现, 显现 产生, 出版 disappear vi. 不见, 消失 不复存在 hang over 笼罩 把柔软的东西放在可以支架的东西上悬浮于空中 a rain cloud 乌云 Is everyne laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them. laugh at 嘲笑 laugh n. 笑；引人发笑的事或人 vi. 笑 vt. 以笑表示；使…笑得 hairstyle n. 发型,发式 behind my back 在我背后 have a negative effect on 有消极的影响 effect =influence-impact 影响 shape n. 形状；具体化；模型；身材vt. 塑造，使成形；形成；使符合vi. 成形；形成；成长 male and female 男性和女性 guard against 防范：试图阻止（某事）发生。 提防：试图避免（某事）发生。 cause n. 原因；事业；目标 vt. 引起；使遭受 古语说得好：“不要以貌取人。”可惜的是，作为青少年，你们恰恰却经常以貌取己。关于外表的负面思绪可能会像乌云一样始终笼罩着你。我穿这条牛仔裤是不是显胖？别人会不会觉得我太矮？大家背地里是不是都在嘲笑我的新发型？无论男女，不管什么样的体形或身高，人们都会受到这些想法的负面影响，而防备这些思绪背后的成因就成了一件重要的事情。 Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what you think of your standard n. 标准，水准，规范 平均质量；业务水平 旗帜，标杆 支柱，基座 beauty n. 美, 漂亮 美人, 美的东西 beautiful adj. 美丽的, 悦目的 极好的, 很好的 beautify vt. 美化,装饰 vi. 变美 beautifully adv. 美丽地；漂亮地 <口>出色地,完美地 have a big influence on 有巨大的影响 what do you think of=how do you like 你认为…怎样？ physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing look vt. 看；期待；注意；面向；看上去像vi. 看；注意；面向；看起来n. 看；样子；面容 favourite adj. 特别受喜爱的 n. 特别喜爱的人(或物) fight a losing battle 徒劳无益：试图做一件注定失败的事情。 -these standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves. simply adv. 简单地；朴素地；简直；仅仅；坦白地 simple adj. 简单的；单纯的；天真的 n. 愚蠢的行为；笨蛋；出身低微者 impossible adj. 不可能的, 办不到的 难以忍受的, 很难对付的 impossibly adv. 不可能地,无法可想 possible adj. 可能的，可能存在[发生，做到]的；潜在的 也许(会发生)的 可接受的，合适的 possibly adv. 可能地；大概；也许 population n. 人口 全体居民 特定人[动物]群 live up to 达到，实现：指达到或实现某种期望、标准或要求。 不辜负，不辜负对……的期望：指通过行动或表现来证明自己与他人的期望相符。 end up 最终成为：达到或陷入一个未计划或预期的地方、状态或情况。最后成为：成为某种身份或状态。最后落得：以某种不希望或不预期的方式结束。 worse adj. 更坏的；更差的；更恶劣的（bad的比较级）；（病情）更重的（ill的比较级） adv. 更糟；更坏；更恶劣地；更坏地 n. 更坏的事；更恶劣的事 worsen vt. & vi. (使)变得更坏,(使)恶化 bad/ill——worse——worst （糟糕；更糟糕；最糟糕） 媒体的审美标准会对你如何看待自己的外表产生很大影响。那些试图模仿他们最喜爱的明星形象的青少年们，正在打一场无望取胜的仗——因为对于大多数人来说，这些标准都难以企及。到头来，他们只会觉得自己更糟。 Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. view n. 看 视力；视野，视线 景色，风景 看法，意见 vt. 认为，考虑 观看 good-looking =eye-catching=beautiful 漂亮的 a great fashion sense 时尚感 fashion n. 样式；时尚；时装；时髦人物 vt. 做成…的形状；使用；改变 fashionable adj. 流行的, 符合时尚的, 时髦的 sense n. 官能，感官；辨别，领悟，感觉；识别力；常识；见识；健全的心智；思维能力；理性；道理；目的；意义，意思 vt. 感觉到；意识到；发觉 sensible adj. 明智的；意识到的；通晓事理的；明显的n. 可感觉到的东西；敏感的人 sensitive adj. 易受伤害的，易损坏的；易受影响的；敏感的 易生气的；感情容易冲动的； shadow n. 影子；阴影；幽灵；隐蔽处vt. 遮蔽；尾随；预示；使朦胧vi. 渐变；变阴暗 For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it digital age 数字时代 social media 社交媒体 post n.邮件 邮局，邮筒 职位 岗位，哨位 vt. 张贴；贴在…上 宣布；公告 帖子 a series of 一系列 never-ending adj. 不停的,无限的 show off 炫耀；卖弄 on show 展览着，在公开展出 show up 露面；露出；揭露 becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on what you think of your physical appearance. compare vt. 比较；对照；比喻为 vi. 相比；比较 n. 比较 comparable adj. 可比的，可比较的；类似的，同类的 comparative n. （形容词或副词的）比较级；对手 adj. 比较的，相比的；相对的，比较而言的；（形容词或副词）比较级的、 comparison n. 比较，对照；相提并论，相比；比喻，比拟；（副词或形容词的）比较（变化） compare to 比喻 compare with 对比 This has proved to 已经被证明….. 你的朋友也会影响你看待自己外表的方式。如果你的朋友长得好看或很有时尚感，你会觉得你生活在他们的阴影下。对于数字时代的儿童来说，社交媒体使这个问题变得更糟。你的朋友可能会在网上发布一系列永无止境的照片，炫耀他们漂亮的衣服或强壮的身体，你更容易将自己与他们进行比较。事实证明，这对你对自己外表的看法会产生负面影响。  These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal with external adj. 外部的；表面的；外面的；[药]外用的；外国的 n. 外部；外面；外观 present vt. 呈现；介绍；提出；赠送 vi. 举枪瞄准 adj. 出席的；现在的n. 现在；礼物；瞄准 absent adj. 缺席的；缺少的；心不在焉的；茫然的 vt. 使缺席 at present 现在；此时；目前 certainly adv. 无疑地; 确定地 deal with 处理 解决 them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them. First of all = at first =in the beginning= at the outset 首先 blindly adv. 盲目地；轻率地；摸索地 out of reach 遥不可及 这些外部影响始终存在，不过我们当然也有办法应对它们。首先要审慎，不要盲从流行的审美标准。这些标准，我们之中 99% 的人都是达不到的，所以最好不要理会它们。 Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing tip n. 尖端, 末端 给小费 轻打 就(某人或某事物)提出意见[建议] remind (of)vt. 使想起 unique adj. 唯一的，独一无二的；独特的，稀罕的 n. 独一无二的人或物 uniquely Keep in mind 记在心里 just the way you are 就是你现在的样子 trust v&n. 相信；信任；信赖 trusted adj. 可信的；受信任的 how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your value n. 价值, 价格 实用性, 有价值, 重要性 vt. 估价 重视, 尊重 valuable adj. 贵重的；有价值的；可估价的 n. 贵重物品 invaluable adj. 无法估计的, 非常宝贵的 valueless adj. 不足道的 comfortable adj. 安逸的, 使人舒服的 uncomfortable 不舒服的 comfortably adv 舒适地 Focus on=concentrate on 关注于；集中注意力于…. strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents-you may be good at strength n. 力量；力气；长处；兵力 strengthen vt. & vi. 加强, 巩固 weakness n. 虚弱, 软弱 弱点, 缺点 偏好, 嗜好 strong adj. 强壮的；擅长的；坚强的；牢固的 adv. 强劲地；猛烈地 build your confidence 建立自信 confident adj. 确信的, 肯定的 有信心的, 自信的 confidential adj. 秘密的, 机密的 表示信任或亲密的 担任机密工作的 talent n. 天资, 才能 人才 talented adj. 有才能的；多才的= gifted 有天赋的 be good at 擅长 be good for 对…有好处 be good with 与…和睦相处 painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change. paint n. 油漆，涂料 涂层，漆层 vt. & vi. 画；绘画 vt. 在…上涂涂料[油漆] play the piano 弹钢琴 take pride in=be proud of 对….骄傲自豪 instead of 代替；而不是+非重点 instead 相反的是+重点 还有一个办法是你要提醒自己你是独一无二的。你要记住，你的家人和朋友都喜爱你本来的样子。可以和你信任的人谈谈自己的感受。听听他们有多么在乎你，将有助于你更好地接受自己的形象。专注于自己的强项也能帮你建立自信。每个人都有自己的天赋——你也许擅长画画或弹钢琴，所以要为自己擅长的事感到自豪，而不要为你无法改变的事而烦恼。 Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, direct your attention 引导你的注意力：指引或引导某人的注意力集中在某个特定的事物上。 away from 远离 negative thoughts 消极的想法 achieve vt. 取得, 获得 实现, 达到, 完成 achievement vt. 取得, 获得 实现, 达到, 完成 take part in 参加=participate in social adj. 社会的，社交的；群居的 n. 联欢会；联谊会 society n. 社会；社交界；交往；社团 social activity 社会活动 like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself. take your mind off 分散注意力：通过思考其他事情来停止担心或思考问题或痛苦。 matter n. 物质，物体 困难，毛病，麻烦 重要性 vi. 要紧，有关系 最后，尽力转移你在这些消极想法上的注意力也是一个不错的办法。为了做到这一点，你应该做一些你乐在其中的事。读一本你喜欢的书，或者参加一项社交活动，比如和朋友们一起打球。这些事能帮你暂时忘却那些让你烦心的事，让你对自己的感觉好一些。 You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside.However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things on the outside 外在 on the inside 内在 content n. 内容，目录；容量；满足 adj. 满意的 vt. 使满足 much more+adj …得多 much more important 重要得多 about yourself-your individuality, your value to others,your achievements-you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are. 自我评价时，你可能常常注重外在，而不是内在。然而就像一本书，内容要远比封面重要。如果你能学会看到自己的优点——你的个性、你对他人的价值、你的成就——你很快就会爱上自己本来的样子。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$