学习方法
①看原文，猜测意思。
②看原文，核对自己的猜想。
③最大声、最清晰、最快速疯狂操练
④经常找别人卖弄你的学的英文（能脱口而出）
1 Don't Rely on Luck
Passing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky charms and follow old customs. In Korea, many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that these things will act as magnets and "pull" them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students' minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you can't always rely on luck. There is no substitute for hard work.
不要靠运气
考试考及格是每个学生的梦想;考不及格则是他们的梦魇。因此,许多学生为了实现他们的梦想，会去尝试各种方法。他们甚至会去找算命先生、买幸运符并遵循古老的风俗。在韩国,有很多学生会把自己的--些私人物品埋在想要就读的那所大学的地下。他们相信这些东西会像磁铁- -样, 把他们“吸”进那所大学。它是不是真的有效，没有人真正知道。至少可以使学生想到通过考试时，心情能够舒缓下来。不过要记住，你不能永远靠运气过日子。努力可是无法取代的。
2 Health Comes First
Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking. In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think?
健康第一
抽烟不好，因为它有害健康。尽管医师甚至已经警告说抽烟会致癌，但人们还是照抽不误。然而，在一些西方国家中，人们开始戒除这个坏习惯。他们了解健康应该重于一切。为了帮助他们戒烟，法律明文规定在公共场所禁止做香烟广告与吸烟。此举值得赞许,但美中不足的是西方国家现在卖往东方的香烟达到空前的数量。他们这么做是不道德的，您不觉得吗?
.3 Power without Pollution
Pollution is a big problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are, therefore, becoming more and more worried about how they can get rid of pollution. They are also concerned about whether the government is doing enough to protect the environment. However, people in Ireland don't have these worries. They are sure that they have found the answer to the problem. They use windmills. These windmills . can create power without creating pollution. This method is so successful that other countries are thinking of doing the same. Why not? What works for Ireland can work for any other country.
无污染能源
污染几乎是全世界各大城市的一大问题。因此,居住在城市的人对他们如何能消除污染也愈来愈担心。他们也很关心政府对环境保护是否尽心。然而，住在爱尔兰的人就没有这些忧虑。他们确信他们已经找到了解决问题的办法:他们使用风车。这些风车能够产生能源而不制造污染。这个方法那么成功,因此其它国家纷纷想要效法。这有何不可呢?在爱尔兰行得通，那么在其它国家也可以行得通。
4 Man's Best Friend
The dog is man's best friend. He can do many things for us. He can protect our homes. He can guide the blind. He is loyal to his master and never asks for a pay raise. The dog has also made many contributions to English. For example, if there were no dogs, how could a husband tell his wife her cooking tastes like dog food? How could the weatherman say, "It's raining cats and dogs?" So, the next time a dog lifts a leg to your bicycle, don't kick him. Bend down and say, "Take your time.'
人类最好的朋友
狗是人类最好的朋友。它可以为我们做许多事情。它可以保护我们的家。它可以引导盲人。它对主人忠实而且从不要求加薪。狗还对英文有许多的贡献。举例来说,如果没有狗的话,做丈夫的如何告诉他太太她煮的菜吃起来像狗食?气象播报员又如何能用猫和狗来表示雨下得很大呢?因此下次有狗对你的自行车抬腿撒尿时，可别踢它。要弯下腰对它说:“慢慢来。
5 Be Thoughtful
Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on others. So, it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hurting others' feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship.
Remember these rules. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. Likewise, if you think what you do will hurt others, don't do it. After all, what goes around comes around.
体贴别人
为别人设想的意思就是在想到自己之前先替别人着想。你所说或所做的每件事都会对别人产生影响。因此，在你说或做任何事情之前先想一下是很重要的。这样的话,你可以避免伤害到别人的感情。此外，欠缺考虑的行动或言论也可能破坏完美的关系。
记住这些规则:如果你没有好话要说就什么也不要说;同样地,如果你认为你所做的事会伤人的话，那么就别做它。毕竟,种什么因，得什么果。
6 Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to think about it. However, it is something I really want to do one day. Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. I don't agree. For me, to live a short and exciting life is far better than to live a long and boring one. What do you think?
蹦极
高空弹跳看起来蛮好玩的。光是看别人做这件事就会让我紧张。双腿只用条绳索绑着，从水面上一-千听的高度跳下的确需要很大的胆量。光是想到这点就够让我害怕的了。可是,这是我总有- -天真的想做的事。有些人认为我疯了。他们说去跳就已经够蠢了，而还要付钱则不啻为疯狂的行为。我并不同意。对我来说，过个短暂而刺激的生活比过漫长却无聊的日子好得多。你认为呢?
7 The City of Song
Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world.This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and the waltz.
Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge.And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world -famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music.
音乐之都
听音乐是全世界许多人最喜爱的消遣。这对生活在音乐之都的维也纳人民来说更是贴切。这个城市不但是莫扎特的故乡，也是古典音乐和华尔兹舞曲的发源地。
音乐缭绕于整个维也纳。欣赏公开的演奏会通常都是免费的。别忘了，维也纳也是世界著名维也纳少年合唱团的所在地。难怪人们说奥地利永远充满着音乐的声音。
8 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English.
First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you must be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."
罗马不是一天造成的
英语是国际语言。所以，我们必须学英文。学英文可以使我们获益,也可能是白白浪费时间。那就看你的了。那要看你如何去学习。以下是- -些关于学习英语的诀窍。
首先，别怕出错。你可以从错误中学习。其次,千万不要害羞。脸皮厚一点大声说出来!最后，一定要有耐心。记住:“罗马不是一天造成的。”
9 Television Addiction
Television provides us with a wide range of information and entertainment. However, it's a pity that it may also have a bad influence on young minds. For instance, some TV shows have too much violence and crime. These programs may lead youngsters astray. It is easy for students to become addicted to the excitement of these programs and neglect their homework. Parents must, therefore, keep an eye on what their children watch.
电视瘾
电视给我们提供广泛的信息和娱乐。不过，遗憾的是,它也会对年轻人的思想有不良的影响。举例来说，有些电视节目有太多的暴力和犯罪。这样的节目可能使年轻人误入歧途。学生很容易沉溺于这些刺激的节目中而忽视了他们的功课。因此，父母们应该留意孩子所看的电视节目。