 01 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Learning English is like building a house. Laying a strong foundation is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful.Like building a house, learning English takes some time. So don't be impatient. Remember, 'Rome wasn't built in a day.' 罗马不是一天建成的 学英文就像盖房子一样。奠定扎实的基础是第一步也是最重要的一步。换句话说，你应该每天读英文和说英文。记新的单词和短语也是很有帮助的。就像盖房子一样，学英文需要一些时间。因此不要没有耐心。记住:“罗马不是一天造成的。”
02 More Is Not Always Better Some people have more money than others. However, they're not necessarily happier. On the other hand, some people are as poor as church mice, but they are happy. In a way, these poor people are as rich as kings. Therefore, I always remember my father's words,'More is not always better.' 多未必佳 有些人比别人有钱。不过，他们未必就比较快乐。另一方面,有些人穷得要命，可他们却很快乐。就某方面而言,这些穷人却像国王一样富有。因此，我始终记得父亲的话:“多未必佳。
03 The teachings of Confucius tell us to be humble. People should not think too highly of themselves. No matter how great one is, there is always someone greater. Therefore, we should be humble in our words and actions. We should always remember the saying, 'Pride comes before a fall. 骄者必败 孔子教导我们要谦虚。人们不应该自视太高。不论一个人有多么了不起，总有人比他更了不起。因此，我们在言行上都应该谦虚。我们应当随时记住这句俗话:“骄者必败”。'
04 My Girlfriend My girlfriend always complains.According to her, I should be more ambitious. I should work harder and earn more money.She alsothinks I should live in a bigger and nicer apartment. In a way, she's right. However， she should be more considerate and less critical.After all, I am trying my best. Besides, money isn't everything. 我的女友 我的女友老爱发牢骚。根据她的说法，我应当更有进取心。我应当更卖力地工作,挣更多的钱。她也认为我应当住更大更好的公寓。就某方面来说，她的话是对的。不过，她也应当多体谅少批评。毕竟，我正尽力而为。而且，金钱并非万能呀。
05 Homesickness After my graduation, I went to the United States to further my studies. I lived there for three years. At first, I was happy, but later, I was frustrated and depressed. I was homesick all the time. Although the people were friendly, I missed my family, my friends and the lifestyle in my hometown. 想家 我毕业后便到美国深造。我在那儿住了三年。起先我很快乐，但后来我便感到泄气、沮丧。我一直都很想家。虽然那里的人们都很友善,但我还是想念在故乡的家人、朋友以及生活方式。 06 A Heavy Price to Pay Tom's father died of lung cancer. He couldn't stop smoking.He tried quitting several times. However, whenever he saw someone smoking, he couldn'tresist lighting up. In the end, he gave up trying. It was no use stopping oneday and starting again the next.He enjoyed smoking too much. He certainly paid a heavy price, though. 惨痛的代价 汤姆的父亲死于肺癌。他无法戒烟。他尝试戒了几次。不过，每当他看到有人抽烟时，他就无法抗拒要点根烟。最后，他放弃了尝试。因为一天停下来，第二天又开始是没有用的。他太喜欢抽烟了。不过，他也的确付出了惨重的代价。
07 Working Hard My best friend Billy and I decided to learn English last year. We promised each other to work hard. We never failed to attend class.Billy always remembered to do his homework. I never forgot to do mine, either. Our English is pretty good now. It only proves that there's no gain without pain. 努力 我和挚友比利去年决心要学英文。我们彼此允诺要努力用功。我们从不缺课。比利总是会记得做功课。而我也从未忘记做自己的功课。我们的英文现在很不错了。这就证明了一分耕耘,一分收获的道理。
08 Showing Off Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always think of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that moneycan buy friends. In fact, it can't. Instead of trying to show off, theyshould be themselves. 炫耀 有很多人喜欢炫耀。当他们和朋友外出时总是争着付帐。他们老是想用自己的财富给别人留下深刻的印象。他们似乎认为钱可以买到朋友。但事实上，钱无法买到朋友。他们不应炫耀,而应做真正的自我。
09 Something Well Begun Is Half Done Work is a very important part of life. People work in order to earn a living. A country can only make progress if its people work. It is, therefore, important for us to be hardworking. When we work, there is one golden rule we should always remember: Something well begun is half done. 好的开始是成功的一半 工作是生活中非常重要的一部分。人们为了谋生而工作。一个国家只有在其人民工作下才会进步。因此，努力工作对我们很重要。在工作时，有一一则我们必须牢记的金科玉律就是:好的开始是成功的一半。
10 Don't Rely on Luck 不要靠运气 |
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