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15: Learn to Be Thrifty
A survey conducted in recent years shows that the amount of daily expense of senior high students has been on the rise. They have no idea of thrift in their mind. They take it for granted that their requirements should be met by their parents and they should get whatever they want before they grow up into an adult.
There are several factors accounting for their extravagant spending habits. First and foremost, most of the students are the only child of their family because of the family planning policy. And they are the apples of their families' eyes. Thus, they naturally get their wishes and unconditional love. Extra pocket money is given to them to guarantee their school life is comfortable and healthy, which directly results in their extravagant spending. In addition, with the development of economy, the living standards have been greatly improved. It is possible that more money is spent on unnecessary things. Gradually, students form the habit to buy things they want to keep closely up with fashion and satisfy their vanity, regardless of the price. Their demand is ranging from different styles of shoes the latest phone model. They think they can show off before their classmates so that it will help them get more attention. Finally, playing games is also a possible factor because students may spend a large amount of money purchasingoutfit to level up.
From my point of view, a senior high student should learn to be thrifty. There are many ways we can live more frugally, including spending less on daily necessities and being more conscious of what we buy. Learning to be thrifty and spend money wisely can be helpful for senior high students to develop right values, which is favourable to their future development.
15. 学会节俭
近年来开展的一项调查显示，高中生的日常开支一直呈上升趋势。他们心中没有节俭的概念。他们想当然地认为父母应该满足他们的要求，在他们长大成人之前，他们应该得到他们想要的一切。
他们的奢侈消费的习惯有几个原因。首先，由于计划生育政策，大多数学生是他们家的独生子女。他们是他们家的掌上明珠。因此，他们自然会得到他们想要的东西和无条件的爱。给他们额外的零花钱是为了保证他们的学校生活是舒适而健康的，这直接导致了他们的奢侈消费。此外，随着经济的发展，生活水平有了很大提高。有可能更多的钱被花在了不必要的事物上。渐渐地，学生们养成了买他们想要的东西而不考虑价格的习惯，为的是紧跟时尚潮流，满足自己的虚荣心。他们的需求从不同款式的鞋子到最新型号的手机。他们认为他们可以在同学面前炫耀，这样可以帮助他们获得更多的关注。最后，玩游戏也是一个可能的因素，因为学生们可能会花大量的钱购买装备来升级。
为在我看来，一个高中生应该学会节俭。有很多方法可以让我们生活得更节俭、包括减少日用品的支出，知道真正需要购买的东西。学会节俭和合理花钱有助于高中生树立正确的价值观，这有利于他们未来自发展。
thrifty /ˈθrɪf.ti/
(adjective)showing a careful use of money, especially by avoidingwaste节约的，节俭的
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/
(verb) to organize and perform a particularactivity组织；实施；进行；处理
(verb) to lead someone to a particularplace引导；带领；指引；给…带路
(verb) to direct the performance of musicians or a piece of music指挥（合唱团、乐队等）
(noun)behaviour行为，举止；表现；为人
(noun) the way in which an activity is organized and performed组织方式；实施方式
rise rose | risen /raɪz/
(verb) to moveupwards上升；升高；升起
(verb) to increase增加，上涨，升高
(verb) to becomehigher矗立；隆起；高起
(verb) to stand, especially after sitting（尤指从坐姿）起身，站起，起立
grant /ɡrɑːnt/
(verb) to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way（通常指官方）同意，准予，授予
[takesth for granted] to believe something to be the truth without eventhinking about it认为…是理所当然的
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪə.mənt/
(noun[ C ]) something that you must do, or something you need需要；有赖于；要求；规定
several /ˈsev.ər.əl/
(determiner, pronoun) some; an amount that is not exact but is fewer than many一些；几个
(adjective)separate or different各自的，分别的
extravagant /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/
(adjective)spending too much money, or using too much of something奢侈的，铺张的；浪费的
naturally /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.i/
(adverb)happening or existing as part of nature and not made or done by people自然地
(adverb) having an ability or characteristic from birth生来，天生地
(adverb) as you would expect当然
unconditional /ˌʌn.kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
(adjective)complete and not limited in any way无条件的，无限制的
extra /ˈek.strə/
(adjective)added to what is normal额外的；附加的
(adverb) more额外地；另外；外加
guarantee /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/
(noun) a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particularperiod of time保证；（尤指公司保证对产品保修或包退的）保修单，包换单
(noun) a formalagreement to take responsibility for something, such as the payment of someone else's debt担保
(verb) If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a faultdevelops within a particularperiod of time.保修；包换
(verb) to promise that something will happen or exist保证；担保；保障
directly /daɪˈrekt.li/
(adverb) without anything else being involved or in between直接地
unnecessary /ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/
(adjective) not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted不必要的；多余的
fashion /ˈfæʃ.ən/
(noun) a style that is popular at a particulartime, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc.（尤指服装、发式、妆容的）流行款式，时兴式样
satisfy /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/
(verb) to please someone by giving them what they want or need使满足，使满意
(verb) to make someone believe that something is true使确信；使相信
vanity /ˈvæn.ə.ti/
(noun) the fact that you are too interested in yourappearance or achievements虚荣；自负
demand /dɪˈmɑːnd/
(noun) a strongrequest强烈的要求，坚决的请求
(noun) a need for something to be sold or supplied需求
(verb) to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused坚决请求，强烈要求；强要
(verb) to need something such as time, effort, or a particularquality需要，要求（时间、精力、特定数量等）
range /reɪndʒ/
(verb) to have an upper and a lowerlimit in amount, number, etc.（数量、种类等变化的）范围，幅度，区域
(noun) the amount, number, or type of something between an upper and a lowerlimit（数量、种类等变化的）范围，幅度，区域
(noun) a set of similar things（一）批；（一）类；（一）系列
(noun) the period of time in the future within which something is planned or expected to happen（计划、预期的）期限，时间段，时间范围
model /ˈmɒd.əl/
(noun[ C ]) something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of itstype模范，典型，榜样
factor /ˈfæk.tər/(noun[ C ]) a fact or situation that influences the result of something因素；要素
purchase /ˈpɜː.tʃəs/(verb) to buy something购买
outfit/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
(noun) a set of clothesworn for a particularoccasion or activity（为特定场合或活动而穿的）全套服装，装束
(noun) an organization, company, team, militaryunit, etc.组织；公司；团队；军事单位
(verb) to provide someone or something with equipment or clothes装备，配备；为…提供设备（或服装）
frugal /ˈfruː.ɡəl/
(adjective)careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount节俭的；朴素的；（食物）简单的，廉价的
conscious /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
(adjective)awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you有意识的；神志清醒的；有知觉的
(adjective)determined and intentional故意的，存心的；刻意的
[be conscious ofsth/sb] to notice that a particular thing or personexists or is present意识到；察觉到；感觉到
favourable (favorable) /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/
(adjective)showing that you like or approve of someone or something称赞的；赞同的
(adjective) making you support or approve of someone or something赢得赞许的；讨人喜欢的
(adjective) giving you an advantage or more chance of success有利的；有助益的
16: Live a Low-carbon Life
In recent years, with the environment becoming worse and worse, a considerable number of people have chosen to live a low-carbon life. Not only does it arise from the promotion of the government, but also results from the public's awareness of environmental protection.
Leading a low-carbon life can be of great benefit to us and our society. To begin with, there is no doubt that a low-carbon life can save energy and cut back on pollution, which is a head start to preserve the environment to a large extent and relieve the effect that climate change has on us. Besides, low-carbon lifestyle can cut down the release of carbon dioxide which contributes greatly to the greenhouse effect.
As a result, we are supposed to shoulder the responsibility to live a low-carbon life. First of all, travelling by public transportation is a great idea and effective way to reduce the carbon emission and energy waste. When we go out, we could choose to take an underground or a bus instead of driving a car. Riding a bike to school is beneficial to both the environment and our well-being. What's more, let's start with small things, such as saving electricity by pulling out the plug when it is out of use, saving water by turning off the tap in time and saving paper by reusing it. In addition, when we go shopping, we can take recyclable bags instead of using plastic bags, which are a main source of pollution because they are hard to break down. Finally, we can seek chances to plant trees ,which can absorb carbon dioxide and give out oxygen.
In brief, what should be advocated is that we should live a low-carbon life and take actions to conserve the environment.
16: 过低碳生活
近年来，随着环境的日益恶化，相当一部分人选择了低碳生活。这不仅源于政府的推广，而且也源于公众的环保意识。
过低碳生活对我们和社会都有很大的好处。首先，毫无疑问，低碳生活可以节约能源，减少污染，这在很大程度上对于保护环境和缓解气候变化对我们的影响来说是一个良好的开始。此外，低碳的生活方式可以减少二氧化碳的排放，二氧化碳对温室效应有很大贡献。
因此，我们应该承担起低碳生活的责任。首先，乘坐公共交通工具是减少碳排放和能源浪费的好主意和有效的途径。当我们外出时，我们可以选择乘地铁或公共汽车而不是开车。骑自行车上学对环境和我们的健康都有好处。更重要的是，让我们从小事做起，比如节约用电，插头不用时应拔掉;节约用水，及时关掉水龙头;还有节约用纸，重复使用纸张。此外，当我们去购物时，我们可以用回收袋代替塑料袋，塑料袋是污染的主要来源，因为它们很难分解。最后，我们可以寻找机会植树，树木可以吸收二氧化碳并释放氧气。
简而言之，我们应该提倡的是过低碳生活，采取行动保护环境。
carbon /ˈkɑː.bən/
(noun) a chemicalelement that exists in itspureform as diamond or graphite, and is an importantpart of other substances such as coal and oil, as well as being contained in all plants and animals碳
considerable /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/
(adjective)large or of noticeableimportance相当大的；相当多的；非常可观的；相当重要的
promotion /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/
(noun)activities to advertise something促销，推销；宣传
(noun) the act of raising someone to a higher or more importantposition or rank提升，晋升
extent /ɪkˈstent/
(noun)area or length; amount面积，范围；长度；数量
lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
(noun[ C ]) someone's way of living; the things that a person or particulargroup of people usually do生活方式
release /rɪˈliːs/
(noun) an occasion when someone is allowed to leaveprison, etc.释放；获释
(noun) a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant解脱；轻松感
(noun) the act of flowing out from somewhere排放；泄漏；渗漏
(noun) the act of making something public or available for use公开；公布；发布
(verb) to give freedom or freemovement to someone or something释放，放走；放开，松开
(verb) to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere排放；释出；使逸出
(verb) to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use公开；公布；发布
(verb) If a company releases a film or musicalrecording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musicalrecordingavailable for the public to buy.发行；上映
contribute /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
(verb) to give something, especiallymoney, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people贡献，奉献，捐献（尤指钱）
greenhouse /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
(noun[ C ]) a building with a roof and sides made of glass, used for growingplants that need warmth and protection温室，暖房
shoulder /ˈʃəʊl.dər/
(noun) one of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck that join the arms to the rest of the body肩，肩膀，肩部
transportation /ˌtræn.spɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/
(noun[ U ]) the movement of people or goods from one place to another运输，运送，输送
(noun[ U ])a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another交通工具；车辆
emission /iˈmɪʃ.ən/
(noun)the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.（气体、热量、光线等）排放，散发，射出
(noun)an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out排放物；散发物
underground /ˈʌn.də.ɡraʊnd/
(noun) [the underground] a railwaysystem in which electrictrainstravel through tunnels below ground地铁
instead /ɪnˈsted/
(adverb) in place of someone or something else作为替代
instead of
inplace of someone or something作为…的替代
well-being /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/
(noun) the state of feelinghealthy and happy幸福；安康
electricity /ˌel.ɪkˈtrɪs.ə.ti/
(noun[ U ]) a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that providespower to devices that createlight, heat, etc.电；电能
plug /plʌɡ/
(noun[ C ]) a smallplastic or rubberobject with two or three metalpins, attached to the end of a wire on a piece of electricalequipment and pushed into a specialopening in a wall to connect the equipment to a supply of electricity插头
(noun[ C ]) an electricsocket插座
tap /tæp/
(verb) to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short, sharpnoises（常指连续）轻拍，轻叩，轻敲
(verb) to get or make use of something开发；开辟；着手利用
(noun) a device that controls the flow of liquid, especiallywater, from a pipe水龙头，阀门
plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/
(noun) an artificialsubstance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses塑料
(adjective) made of plastic塑料（制）的
source /sɔːs/
(noun[ C ]) the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something来源，出处；发源地；起源，根源
break down
If a machine or vehiclebreaks down, it stopsworking.（机器或车辆）出故障
to beunable to controlyourfeelings and to start to cry（情绪）崩溃；忍不住哭了起来
seek sought | sought /siːk/
(verb)to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physicalobject寻找；寻求（尤指非物质的东西）
(verb)to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.请求；要求
(verb)to try or attempt试图；设法
plant /plɑːnt/
(noun) a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and producesseeds植物
(verb) to put a plant into the ground or into a container of soil so that it will grow种植，栽种
oxygen /ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/
(noun[ U ]) a chemicalelement that is a gas with no smell or colour. Oxygen forms a largepart of the air on earth, and is needed by animals and plants to live.氧，氧气
brief /briːf/
(adjective)lasting only a shorttime or containing few words短暂的；简短的
(noun) [in brief] If something is said in brief, it is said in a very shortform, with very few details.简言之，一言以蔽之
advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/
(verb) to publiclysupport or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something主张；拥护；支持；提倡
conserve /kənˈsɜːv/
(verb) to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste保护；保藏；保存；保留；节约
17：My Dream
Everyone has his dreams. Some people want to make a fortune so that they can get whatever they want. Some people want to travel around the world so that they can experience new things and enjoy the beauty of the world. Others want to be scientists so that they can make great contributions to society. I am no exception. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a kung fu star like Jackie Chan in the future.
In order to make my dream a reality, I took an active part in a variety of activities including singing, dancing, gymnastics as well as martial arts. With time going by, I realized that it was a bit difficult for me to achieve my dream. Thus, I reflected on what I was really interested in. And now, my dream seems to be more realistic and I want to be a teacher who passes knowledge to the students and guides them to live a better life.
However, I am sure that it takes great efforts to make my dream come true. So I learn as much as I can from my teachers and textbooks. I make full use of my spare time to read different kinds of books to obtain more knowledge. During weekends and holidays, I worked as a tutor to apply what I've learned into practice. From now on, I have to work hard to be admitted to my ideal university to attain my goal. While I am bound to meet with difficulties, I will get them over rather than quit my dream.
I believe my dream will definitely come true because there is an old saying that goes,“ Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” The path to becoming a teacher is still far ahead, but I am working toward it with a will.
17: 我的梦想
每个人都有自己的梦想。有些人想发财，这样他们就可以得到他们想要的任何东西。有些人想周游世界，这样他们就可以体验新事物，欣赏世界的美丽。另一些人想成为科学家，以便对社会做出巨大贡献。我也不例外。当我还是个孩子的时候，我梦想将来成为像成龙一样的功夫明星。
为了实现梦想，我积极参加各种活动，包括唱歌、跳舞、体操和武术。随着时间的推移，我意识到实现这个梦想对我来说有点儿困难。因此，我反思了我真正感兴趣的东西。现在，我的梦想似乎更现实了，我想成为一名老师，把知识传授给学生，引导他们过上更好的生活。
然而，我相信实现我的梦想需要付出很大的努力。所以我尽可能多地向老师和书本学习。我充分利用业余时间阅读各种各样的书籍来获取更多知识。在周末和假期，我做家教，把学到的东西应用到实践中去。从现在起，我必须努力学习，考上理想的大学，以达到我的目标。虽然我一定会遇到困难，但我会克服困难而不是放弃我的梦想。
我相信我的梦想一定会实现的，因为俗话说:“有志者事竟成。”成为一名教师的道路仍然遥遇无期，但我正怀者坚定的意志朝着这个目标努力。
fortune /ˈfɔː.tʃuːn/
(noun) a largeamount of money, goods, property, etc.一大笔钱；大量财产
(noun)chance and the way it affectsyourlife（影响人生的）机会，际遇，运气
scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/
(noun) an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences科学家
martial /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/
(adjective)relating to soldiers, war, or life in the armedforces军队的；战争的；军事的
[martial art] a sport that is a traditionalJapanese or Chineseform of fighting or defending yourself（日本或中国的）武术
realistic /ˌrɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
(adjective)accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisionsbased on unlikelyhopes for the future现实的；实事求是的；务实的
(adjective)seeming to exist or be happening in fact逼真的；栩栩如生的
spare /speər/
(adjective) If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra.额外的，备用的；多余的
tutor /ˈtʃuː.tər/
(noun[ C ]) a teacher who teaches a childoutside of school, especially in order to give the childextrahelp with a subject they finddifficult家庭教师，私人教师
attain /əˈteɪn/
(verb) to reach or succeed in getting something实现；获得；赢得
bound /baʊnd/
(adjective)certain or extremelylikely to happen肯定的；极有可能的；必然的；注定了的
(adjective) having a moral or legalduty to do something受束缚的，受约束的；（法律或道德上）有义务的
quit /kwɪt/
(verb) to stop doing something or leave a job or a place停止；离开；辞职；放弃
definitely /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/
(adverb) without any doubt肯定，当然，毫无疑问
impossible /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
(adjective) If an action or event is impossible, it cannot happen or be achieved.（行动或事件）不可能的，办不到的
18: Protect the Intangible Cultural Heritage
It is known to all that intangible cultural heritage plays a crucial part in a nation's culture and civilization. But with the development of modernization and globalization, more and more intangible cultural heritages are at great risk of extinction. Consequently, great emphasis should be laid on protecting intangible cultural heritage.
Most young people do not know what intangible cultural heritage is. Intangible cultural heritage is cultural treasures handed down from generation to generation, including traditional festivals, arts and crafts, practices, performances and so on. Take the Spring Festival and paper cutting for example. They have been recognized as intangible cultural heritages by the UNESCO and enjoyed great popularity all over the world.
However, many young people lose their interest in intangible cultural heritage, which poses enormousthreats to it. So it is high time that gradual attention should be paid to the preservation and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. First of all, classes on intangible cultural heritage and traditional Chinese culture should be introduced to schools at all levels. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors can be invited to school to enhance students' understanding of it and students can also walk out of the campus to experience intangible cultural heritage personally. Only in this way can we arise student s’ awareness of protecting it. Second, in order to inherit and conserve intangible cultural heritage, legal protection system is an indispensable approach. Last but not least, the nation should guide the public to adopt the right attitude towards the acceptance of foreign culture.
I believe that with joint efforts, intangible cultural heritage and traditional Chinese culture will surely be better inherited and innovated.
18: 保护非物质文化遗产
众所周知，非物质文化遗产在一个国家的文化和文明中起着至关重要的作用。但随着现代化和全球化的发展，越来越多的非物质文化遗产面临着灭绝的危险。因此，(我们)应该高度重视非物质文化遗产的保护。
大多数年轻人不知道什么是非物质文化遗产。非物质文化遗产是世代相传的文化瑰宝，包括传统节日、手工艺、习俗、表演等等。以春节和剪纸为例。它们被联合国教科文组织认定为非物质文化遗产，在世界各地享有盛誉。
然而，许多年轻人对非物质文化遗产失去了兴趣，这对其构成了巨大的威胁。因此，是时候逐步重视对非物质文化遗产的保护和传承了。首先，在各级学校开设有关非物质文化遗产和中国传统文化的课程。可以邀请非物质文化遗产传承人来学校，增进学生对非物质文化遗产的了解，学生也可以走出校园，亲身体验物质文化遗产。只有这样，我们才能提高学生的保护意识。第二，为了传承和保护非物质文化遗产，法律保护体系是不可或缺的途径。最后但同样重要的是，国家应该引导公众对接受外来文化采取正确的态度。
我相信，在大家的共同努力下，非物质文化遗产和中国传统文化一定会得到更好的继承和创新。
intangible /ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
(adjective) An intangible feeling or qualityexists but you cannot describe it exactly or prove it.（感觉或性质）难以捉摸的，无法形容的，难以确定的；非物质的，非具象的
heritage /ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ/
(noun[ U ])featuresbelonging to the culture of a particularsociety, such as traditions, lan-guages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historicalimportance遗产（指流传下来的具有历史意义的传统、语言、建筑等）
crucial /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
(adjective)extremelyimportant or necessary至关重要的；关键的；决定性的
civilization(civilisation) /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(noun)humansociety with its well developedsocialorganizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particularperiod in time文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
modernization(modernisation) /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(noun[ U ]) the act of making something more modern现代化
globalization(globalisation) /ˌɡləʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(noun[ U ]) the increase of trade around the world, especially by largecompaniesproducing and tradinggoods in many different countries全球化，国际化
extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
(noun[ U ]) a situation in which something no longerexists灭绝；绝种
consequently /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/
(adverb) as a result因此；所以
treasure /ˈtreʒ.ər/
(noun[ U ]) very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of preciousmetals, preciousstones, or money财宝；珍宝
[treasures] very valuable things, especiallypieces of art珍宝；（尤指）艺术珍品
(verb) to take greatcare of something because you love it or consider it very valuable珍爱；珍惜；珍藏
craft /krɑːft/
(noun)skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needsskill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience（尤指制作东西的）工艺，手艺；技术
performance /pəˈfɔː.məns/
(noun)the action of entertaining other people by dancing, singing, acting, or playingmusic表演，演出
(noun) how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity工作情况；业绩；表现；工作性能
recognize (recognise) /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
(verb) to know someone or something because you have seen or heard him or her or experienced it before认出，认识；识别
(verb) to accept that something is legal, true, or important正式承认；认可；接受
(verb) If a person's achievements are recognized, officialapproval is shown for them.表彰；嘉奖；表扬
enormous /ɪˈnɔː.məs/
(adjective)extremelylarge极大的；巨大的；庞大的
threat /θret/
(noun[ C ]) a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particularaction or order is not followed威胁，恐吓
preservation /ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
(noun[ U ]) the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged保护，维护；保藏，保养
inheritance /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
(noun)money or objects that someone gives you when they die继承的遗产
adopt /əˈdɒpt/
(verb) to accept or start to use something new接受；采用；采纳
(verb) to choose someone or something or take something as your own选定；选用；采用
(verb) to startbehaving in a particular way, especially by choice养成某种习惯
(verb) to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child收养；领养
acceptance /əkˈsep.təns/
(noun[ U ])generalagreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group认可；接纳
(noun[ U ]) the act of agreeing to an offer, plan, or invitation接受（提议、计划或邀请）
(noun[ U ]) the fact of accepting a difficult or unpleasantsituation容忍
innovate /ˈɪn.ə.veɪt/
(verb) to introducechanges and new ideas改革；创新
19: The Meaning of Life
Different people hold different views on the meaning of life. The question of the meaning of life is what we have all asked during the course of our development and growth. This is a question to which there is no model answer. As for me, I am deeply impressed by what the great psychologist Victor Frankl said,“ The meaning of life is to give life meaning."
As a student, what can I do to give life meaning? School comes first for me since l get to understand the world through what I learn on and off campus. I give my life meaning by working hard and getting satisfyinggrades to live up to my parents' and teachers' expectations. I really enjoy the process of searching for new knowledge, through which I grow up and learn to think on my own. At the same time, I find meaning in working out regularly or hanging out with my friends at leisure time. On the one hand, I benefit a lot from playing sports, which keeps me in good shape and gives me strength to live my life to the fullest. On the other hand, having a close friend to share my happiness and sorrow is what I cherish most. I can give meaning to my life by simply doing something together with those I treasure.
Life is so short that I have to live it bravely, and I'll keep giving meaning with my sincere love. It is love that gives life meaning. It is love that makes life worth living.
19:生命的意义
不同的人对生命的意义有不同的看法。有关生命的意义这个问题是我们在发展和成长过程中都在问的问题。这是一个没有标准答案的问题。对我来说，伟大的心理学家维克托·弗兰克尔说过的话“生命的意义在于赋予生命意义（给时光以生命，而不是给生命以时光）”给我留下了深刻的印象。
作为一名学生，我能做些什么来赋予生命意义呢?学业对我来说是第一位的，因为我通过在校内外学到的东西来了解世界。我努力学习，取得满意的成绩，不辜负父母和老师的期望，这让我的人生有了意义。我真的很享受寻找新知识的过程，通过这个过程我长大了，学会了独立思考。同时，我发现了有规律地锻炼身体或者和朋友们在闲暇时一起出去玩的意义。一方面，我从运动中受益匪浅，这使我保持了良好的体型，并给了我力量尽情地生活。另一方面，有一个亲密的朋友分享我的快乐和悲伤是我最珍惜的。只要和我重视的人一起做一些事情，我就觉得我的生命有意义。
生命如此短暂，我必须勇敢地活着，我会用我真诚的爱赋予生命意义。是爱赋予生命意义。是爱使生命有价值。
hold /həʊld/
(verb)to take and keep something in yourhand or arms握住，抓住
(verb)to support something支撑，承受
(verb)to contain or be able to contain something容纳，包含
(verb)to have a particularquality持有，拥有（某种特性）
(verb)to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something拥有；担任；控制
(verb)to keep something, especially when it might have been lost保持，保留
(verb)to keep someone in a place so that they cannot leave拘留，扣押
growth /ɡrəʊθ/
(noun) The growth of a person, animal, or plant is itsprocess of increasing in size.成长；生长；发育
(noun) an increase in the size or the importance of something增多；增强；增长；增大
psychologist /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
(noun[ C ]) who studies the humanmind and humanemotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on people心理学家
satisfying /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ.ɪŋ/
(adjective) making you feelpleased by providing what you need or want令人满意的，使人满足的
grade /ɡreɪd/
(noun[ C ]) a level of quality, size, importance, etc.等级，品级，级别
(noun[ C ]) a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is成绩等级，评分等级，分数
(verb) to separatepeople or things into different levels of quality, size, importance, etc.把…分级；把…分类
(verb) to give a score to a student's piece of work给…评分，给…打分数
expectation /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
(noun) the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future期盼；盼望；希望
(noun) the feeling of expecting something to happen预料，预期；期待
regularly /ˈreɡ.jə.lərli/
(adverb) often经常地
(adverb) with equal or similaramounts of space or time between one and the next均匀地；有规律地
hang out
tospend a lot of time in a place or with someone经常出入（某场所）；（与某人）闲逛
leisure /ˈleʒ.ər/
(noun[ U ]) the time when you are not working or doing other duties空闲，闲暇，休闲
strength /streŋθ/
(noun) the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mentaleffort体力；力量；实力
(noun) the degree to which something is strong or powerful强度；力度
(noun) a good characteristic优点，长处，强项
sorrow /ˈsɒr.əʊ/
(noun) (a cause of) a feeling of great sadness悲痛，伤心，悔恨；伤心事，不幸
(verb) to feelgreat sadness沉痛悲伤
cherish /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
(verb) to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you珍爱，钟爱；爱护
(verb) to keephopes, memories, or ideas in yourmind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure珍藏，怀有（希望、记忆）；抱有（想法）
bravely /ˈbreɪv.li/
(adverb) in a brave way 勇敢地
sincere /sɪnˈsɪər/
(adjective) (of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest（人、感情或行为）真诚的，诚实的
worth /wɜːθ/
(adjective) having a particularvalue, especially in money值…钱的
(adjective) to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action值得…
(noun) the amount of money that something can be sold for; value价格；价值
20：Help the Victims of Natural Disasters
Normally, natural disasters, such as earthquakes ,flood, drought, tsunami and landslide, undoubtedly cause severe damage, which may exert an adverse impact on many people.
The government and social organizations should actively organize timely rescue and relief to deal with emergencies and disasters. Food, clothes, tents, daily necessities and emergencypersonnel such as doctors, nurses, and technicians should be delivered to the disaster-stricken area as soon as possible.
What we, ordinary people, can do is to extend our help and care to those unfortunate victims. We can make donations to help those in great need. We can express our sincere prayers and warm wishes to the victims through the Internet. We can post inspiring words on social media to convey our confidence to get through tough times together. But it is not enough. A far more important way is providing psychological support and comfort. In addition to their financial and physical losses, close attention should be paid to those who suffer from psychological trauma in natural disasters. We can help relieve their pain and sadness by simply sitting next to them, listening patiently to their cry for the loss of their homes and loved ones. As an average person, when faced with natural disasters, what we can do is to keep the victims company silently and take care of them whole-heartedly so that they can adapt themselves to the new life after disasters.
All in all, we should work together to pull through and conquer natural disasters.
20: 帮助自然灾害的受害者
通常情况下，地震、洪涝、旱灾、海啸和山体滑坡等自然灾害无疑会造成严重损害，可能对许多人造成不利影响。
政府和社会组织要积极组织及时救援和救济，应对突发事件和灾害。食物、衣物、帐篷、日用品和医生、护士、技术人员等急救人员应尽快送到灾区。
我们普通人所能做的就是向那些不幸的受害者提供帮助和关心。我们可以捐款帮助那些极需帮助的人。我们可以通过网络向受害者表达我们诚挚的祈祷和温暖的祝愿。我们可以在社交媒体上发表鼓舞人心的话来表达我们共度难关的信心。但这还不够。更重要的是提供心理支持和安慰。除经济损失和身体损伤外，还应密切关注在自然灾害中遭受心理创伤的人。我们只要坐在他们旁边，耐心地倾听他们为失去家园和亲人而哭泣，就可以帮助他们减轻痛苦和悲伤。作为一个普通人，面对自然灾害时，我们能做的就是默默陪伴灾民，全心全意地照顾他们，以便他们能适应灾后的新生活。
总之，我们应该共同努力，渡过难关，战胜自然灾害。
disaster /dɪˈzɑː.stər/
(noun) (an event that results in) greatharm, damage, or death, or seriousdifficulty灾难，大祸
drought /draʊt/
(noun) a longperiod when there is little or no rain久旱，旱灾
tsunami /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
(noun) an extremelylargewavecaused by a violentmovement of the earth under the sea海啸
organization(organisation) /ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nouna group of people who work together in an organized way for a sharedpurpose组织，机构
rescue /ˈres.kjuː/
(verb) to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasantsituation救援；营救；解救
(noun) the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasantsituation救援；营救；解救
relief /rɪˈliːf/
(noun) a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended（不快过后的）宽慰，宽心，轻松，解脱
(noun) food, money, or services that providehelp for people in need救济；救济品；救济金
emergency /ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/
(noun) something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happenssuddenly or unexpectedly and needsfastaction in order to avoidharmfulresults紧急情况；不测事件；突发事件
personnel /ˌpɜː.sənˈel/
(noun) the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armedforces（公司、组织或军队的）全体人员，员工，职员
technician /tekˈnɪʃ.ən/
(noun) a workertrained with specialskills, especially in science or engineering技术员，技师
deliver /dɪˈlɪv.ər/
(verb) to take goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work递送，投递
(verb) to give, direct, or aim something给出；指向；瞄准
(verb) to achieve or produce something that has been promised实现；产生；兑现（诺言）
(verb) to (help) give birth to a baby给…助产；接生；分娩
stricken /ˈstrɪk.ən/
(adjective)sufferingseverely from the effects of something unpleasant受严重侵害的，遭受重创的
ordinary /ˈɔː.dən.əri/
(adjective) not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual普通的，平常的；平凡的；一般的
unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/
(adjective)unlucky or having badeffects不幸的，倒霉的
express /ɪkˈspres/
(verb) to show a feeling, opinion, or fact陈述；表达；表露
(adjective)moving or being sentfast快速的；快递的；特快的
(adjective)clearly and intentionally stated明确的；明白表示的；特别指出的
prayer /preər/
(noun) the words that someone says or thinks when they are praying祷文，祷词
(noun) the act or ceremony in which someone prays祈祷；祈祷仪式
tough /tʌf/
(adjective)difficult to do or to deal with困难的；棘手的
(adjective)strong; not easilybroken or made weaker or defeated结实的；坚固的；坚强的
(adjective)strong and determined强硬的；严厉的
trauma /ˈtrɔː.mə/
(noun) (a) severeemotionalshock and paincaused by an extremelyupsettingexperience精神创伤，心理创伤
company /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
(noun) the fact of being with a person or people, or the person or people you are with做伴；陪伴；同伴
(noun) an organization that sellsgoods or services in order to make money公司
wholehearted = whole-hearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː.tɪd/
(adjective)completelyenthusiastic全心全意的；真挚的
adapt /əˈdæpt/
(verb) to becomefamiliar with a new situation适应；适合
(verb) to change something to suit different conditions or uses使适应不同情况（或用途）；改动；改造；改装；改编
21: My Dormitory Life
When I went to my senior high school, I had to live in the dormitory because it was so far away from my home. When talking about my dormitory life, I have many unforgettablememories.
At first, we created a few “masterpieces" in the first year. Eight of us shared a room and none of us was willing to clean the floor, so the floor changed from bright white into dark gray. And so often were we invited to the teacher's office that all of us gained a notoriousreputation. Worse still, our dormitory turned into heaven for the living creatures such as rats. They would take the trouble to help us deal with the garbage that piled up in the dormitory. In addition, everyone in the dormitory had his own opinion and personality, which led to some heated arguments.
However, we really changed a lot during the second year. We learnt a lesson from the dormitory life that we had to take good care of ourselves as well as the dormitory. In order to have a good sleep and commit ourselves to study, we learnt to get rid of our bad habits. We began to take turns to clean the floor and empty the garbage can. Most importantly，we did make some progress step by step. We learnt to show respect for and put up with each other and we all became good friends.
Finally, we were reluctant to say goodbye to our lovely dormitory and our belovedroommates. We really enjoy the precious time we spend together.
21.我的宿舍生活
当我上高中的时候，我不得不住宿舍，因为学校离我家太远了。当谈到我的宿舍生活时，我有许多难忘的回忆。
一开始，我们在第一年就创作了一些“杰作”。我们八个人同住一个房间，没有人愿意打扫地板，因此地板从亮白色变成了深灰色。我们经常被请到老师的办公室，以至于我们都声名狼藉。更糟糕的是，我们的宿舍变成了老鼠等生物的天堂。它们会不厌其烦地帮助我们处理堆积在宿舍里的垃圾。另外，宿舍里的每个人都有自己的见解和个性，这引发了一些激烈的争吵。
然而，在第二年我们真的改变了很多。我们从宿舍生活中学到了一个教训:我们不仅要打理好宿舍，还要照顾好自己。为了睡个好觉，专心学习，我们学会了改掉坏习惯。我们开始轮流打扫地板和倒垃圾桶。最重要的是，我们确实逐渐取得了一些进步。我们学会了互相尊重和容忍，我们都成了好朋友。
最后，我们不情愿地告别我们可爱的宿舍和亲爱的室友。我们真的很享受在一起度过的宝贵时光。
dormitory /ˈdɔː.mɪ.tər.i/
(noun[ C ]) a largeroomcontaining many beds, for example in a boardingschool（寄宿学校的）宿舍
unforgettable /ˌʌn.fəˈɡet.ə.bəl/
(adjective) An unforgettable experience has such a strongeffect or influence on you that you cannot forget it.难忘的；无法忘记的
memory /ˈmem.ər.i/(noun) the ability to rememberinformation, experiences, and people记忆力，记性
(noun) something that you remember from the past记忆，回忆
masterpiece (also masterwork) /ˈmɑː.stə.piːs/
(noun[ C ]) a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with greatskill杰作；（个人）最杰出的作品
willing /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/adjective [be willing (to do sth)] to be happy to do something if it is needed愿意，乐意（做某事）
gray (grey) /ɡreɪ/
(adjective)of the colour that is a mixture of black and white, the colour of rainclouds灰色的，灰白色的
notorious /nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/(adjective)famous for something bad臭名昭著的，声名狼藉的
reputation /ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
(noun) the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or
character名誉；声望；名望
creature /ˈkriː.tʃər/(noun[ C ]) any large or smallliving thing that can move independently生物；动物
rat /ræt/
(noun[ C ]) a smallrodent, larger than a mouse, that has a longtail and is considered to be harmful鼠；老鼠；大家鼠
pile (also pile up) /paɪl/
(verb) to arrangeobjects into a pile把…堆积（或堆叠）起来
(verb) (of a group of people) to move together, especially in an uncontrolled way（人群）拥，挤，蜂拥
(noun)objectspositioned one on top of another摞；垛；堆
personality /ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti/
(noun) the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think个性，性格；人格
(noun) a famousperson名人，名流
argument /ˈɑːɡ.jə.mənt/
(noun) a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing争论；争吵；争辩；争执
(noun) a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons理由，论据，论点；论证，说理
take turns (also take it in turn(s))
When anumber of people take turns, they do the same thing one after the other.轮流，依次
progress /ˈprəʊ.ɡres/
(noun)movement to an improved or more developedstate, or to a forwardposition进步
(noun) to improve or develop in skills, knowledge, etc.进步；改进；进展
respect /rɪˈspekt/
(noun) admirationfelt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities敬重；尊重；注重；
(verb) to feel or show admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities敬重；尊重；注重；
reluctant /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/(adjective) not willing to do something and thereforeslow to do it勉强的；不情愿的
lovely /ˈlʌv.li/
(adjective)pleasant or enjoyable快乐的，愉快的
(adjective) used to describe a person who is kind, friendly, and pleasant to be with和蔼的，友善的，和善的
beloved /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/(adjective)loved very much深爱的；心爱的；热爱的
roommate /ˈruːm.meɪt/
(noun[ C ]) a person who you share a room with for a period of time舍友，室友，合租一室的人
22: How to Arrange the Time for Study
As a senior high student, one must bear in mind that time is of great significance and that lost time will never come back. Therefore, it is important for a student to arrange the time reasonably. Here are some tips for one to take full advantage of his or her time.
To begin with, making a plan is an effective approach to help one allocate the time appropriately. List all the assignments in order and finish them according to their deadline. One should know what should be given top priority, which assists him or her in saving as much time as possible. Besides. one had better get organized to be free of the mess. Don't be disturbed by others. Everyone had his or her own learning style. Following in the footsteps of others blindly will merely mess up your work. At last, as is known to all, being a student, one has to concentrate on his or her study. But don't overdo it. As an old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” As a result, it is equally important for a student to build breaks into his or her schedule. One should spare some time to have a good rest, for instance, walking around the corridor to relax the eyes or taking part in some meaningful activities, such as playing sports, to get refreshed.
All in all, a student is supposed to find his or her own way to adapt to the school life and arrange the time effectively.
22：如何安排学习时间
作为一名高中生，必须牢记时间的重要性，失去的时间永远不会回来。因此，合理安排时间对学生来说很重要。以下是一些建议，让一个人充分利用自己的时间。
首先，制订计划是帮助一个人合理分配时间的有效方法。把所有作业按顺序列出，并根据截止日期去完成它们。一个人应该知道什么是最重要的，这有助于他或她节省尽可能多的时间。另外，一个人最好有条理，以避免混乱。不要被别人干扰。每个人都有自己的学习风格。盲目地效仿别人只会把你的学业搞得一团糟。最后，众所周知，作为一名学生，一个人必须集中精力学习。但不要过度。正如一句老话所说:“只工作不玩耍，聪明的孩子也变傻。”因此，对学生来说，在自己的时间表中安排休息时间同样重要。一个人应该腾出一些时间好好休息，例如，绕着走廊散步来放松眼睛，或者参加一些有意义的活动来提神，比如运动。
总之，学生应该找到自己的方式来适应学校生活，并有效地安排时间。
arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/
(verb) to plan, prepare for, or organize something安排；准备；筹划
(verb) to put a group of objects in a particularorder整理，使有条理；排列；布置
reasonably /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/
(adverb) using good judgment理性地；有理智地；通情达理地
(adverb) in a satisfactory way合意地；尚好地，尚可地
tip /tɪp/
(noun[ C ]) a usefulpiece of information, especially about how to do something or about the likelywinner of a race or competition指点，指导；贴士；内幕消息
(noun[ C ]) a smallamount of money given to someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the officialpayment and for theirpersonal use小费
(noun[ C ]) the usually pointed end of something, especially something that is long and thin（尤指细长物体的）末梢，末端，尖
(verb) to (cause to) move so that one side is higher than another side（使）倾斜；（使）倾覆
(verb) to pour a substance from one container into another or onto a surface倒；倾倒
(verb) to give someone who has provided you with a service an extraamount of money to thank them给小费
approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/
(noun) a way of considering or doing something（思考问题的）方式，方法，态度
(noun) the fact of getting nearer in distance or time靠近；接近；临近
(noun) a route that leads to a place通路，路径，路线
(verb) to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount靠近；接近；临近
(verb) to deal with something着手处理；对付
(verb) to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or businessagreement接洽；交涉；找…商谈；要求
appropriately /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/
(adjective) in a way that is suitable or right for a particularsituation or occasion适当地，恰当地；合适地
assignment /əˈsaɪn.mənt/
(noun) a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of theirstudies or job（尤指学习或工作方面的）任务，作业
(noun) the process of giving a particularjob or piece of work to someone, or of sending someone to a chosenplace to do a job分配（任务）；指派（人员）
deadline /ˈded.laɪn/(noun[ C ]) a time or day by which something must be done最后期限；截止日期
priority /praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/
(noun) something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things优先考虑的事
assist /əˈsɪst/
(verb)to help帮助；协助；援助
mess /mes/
(noun) Something or someone that is a mess, or is in a mess, looksdirty or untidy.肮脏；杂乱；不整洁的人
(noun) a situation that is full of problems困境；混乱局面
disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/
(verb) to interrupt what someone is doing打断；干扰
(verb)to cause someone to be worried or upset使焦虑，使烦恼
footstep /ˈfʊt.step/
(noun[ C ]) the sound made by a personwalking as theirfoottouches the ground, or a step脚步声；脚步
blindly /ˈblaɪnd.li/
(adverb) not able to see or not noticing what is around you摸黑地，在黑暗中
(adverb) not thinking about or understanding what you are doing盲目地；没头没脑地
merely /ˈmɪə.li/
(adverb) used to emphasize that you meanexactly what you are saying and nothing more（用于强调所说的即为所想表达的）仅仅，只，不过
overdo /ˌəʊ.vəˈduː/
(verb) to do something in a way that is too extreme把…做得过头（或过火）
dull /dʌl/
(adjective) not intelligent不聪明的，愚笨的
(adjective) not interesting or exciting in any way枯燥的，乏味的，无趣的
(adjective) not clear, bright, or shiny模糊的；暗淡的；阴暗的
(adjective) A dull sound or pain is not sharp or clear.（声音）沉闷的；（疼痛）隐约的
equally /ˈiː.kwə.li/
(adverb)fairly and in the same way平等地；相同地
(adverb) to the same degree同样地；相等地；相同地；均等地
instance /ˈɪn.stəns/
(noun[ C ]) a particularsituation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that
happensgenerally实例；情况
(verb) to give something as an example引证；举例
refreshed /rɪˈfreʃt/
(adjective) less hot or tired凉爽的；恢复了精力的；精神振作的
supposed /səˈpəʊzd/
(adjective)[be supposed to] to have to; to have a duty or a responsibility to应该，应当
(adjective)[be supposed to] to be intended to被期望，应该，预期
23: Fast Food
Owing to the fast pace of modern society, there is a boom in fast food, which catches on among children and young people. When it comes to fast food, different people hold different attitudes. Some hold the view that it is an indispensable part in our society, while others argue that it does great harm to our health.
For one thing, compared with homemade food, it is less nutritious and healthy. However, there are several reasons accounting for its popularity. First, what is the most important is that it helps us save time when we are in a hurry. We can get our food ready in a minute when going to a fast food restaurant instead of waiting in a long line for the food to be prepared and served in a traditional restaurant. In addition, apart from its convenience, inexpensive price, various choices and excellent service also contribute to its popularity.
For another, eating too much fast food is harmful to our health. In the first place, fast food is low in nutrition, which is a must for the growth of children. What they need is a balanced diet. What's worse, a study carried out by a group of researchers shows that fast food contains more salt and fat than we actually need, which causes overweight and heart attack. So it is suggested by doctors that we should avoid eating too much fast food. Besides, eating fast food once or twice a week may be affordable, but doing this most days adds up.
In conclusion, in spite of its convenience and taste, we should limit our intake of fast food for the sake of our wallet and health.
23. 快餐
由于现代社会的快节奏，快餐业迅速发展，在儿童和年轻人中流行起来。说到快餐，不同的人持有不同的态度。有些人认为它是我们社会中不可缺少的一部分，而另一些人则认为它对我们的健康危害很大。
一方面，与家庭自制食品相比，快餐缺乏营养和健康。然而，有几个原因可以解释它的流行。首先，也是最重要的是，在我们忙碌的时候，它能帮助我们节省时间。当我们去快餐店时，我们可以立刻得到准备好的食物，而不是在传统的餐馆里排长队等待食物的准备和供应。此外，它除了方便外，价格低廉、选择多样、服务优质也有助于它的普及。
另一方面，吃太多快餐对我们的健康有害。首先，快餐的营养价值很低。营养是孩子们成长所必需的。他们需要的是均衡的饮食。更糟糕的是，一组研究人员进行的一项研究显示，快餐中所含的盐和脂肪比我们实际需要的更多，这会导致超重和心脏病。所以医生建议我们应该避免吃太多的快餐。另外，一周吃一到两次快餐可能是可以负担得起的，但是大多数时候这样做开支就会增大。
总之，尽管快餐很方便，味道也不错，但为了我们的钱包和健康着想，我们应该控制吃快餐的频率。
boom /buːm/
(noun) an increase in something , or a time when something becomes more popular增长，繁荣；迅速发展；繁荣期
(noun) a deep and loudhollowsound低沉有回响的声音；隆隆声
view /vjuː/
(noun) an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something观点；见解；看法
(noun) what you can see from a particularplace, or (verb) the ability to see from a particularplace景象；视野；视域
to have aparticularopinion or way of thinking about someone or something看待；考虑
(verb) to watch something看；观看
(verb) to look at something in a complete or careful way查看；审视
indispensable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
(adjective) Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her.必不可少的，必需的
compare /kəmˈpeər/
(verb) to examine or look for the difference between two or more things对比，对照，比较
(verb) to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equalquality to something else将…比作；拿…与…相比；认为…和…相似（或不相上下）
nutritious /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
(adjective) containing many of the substancesneeded for life and growth营养丰富的，营养价值高的
hurry /ˈhʌr.i/
(noun) the need to move or do things more quickly than normal匆忙，仓促
(verb) to move or do things more quickly than normal or to make someone do this（使）加快，催促
prepare /prɪˈpeər/
(verb) to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future准备，预备；把…准备好，
(verb) to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it（在思想上或心理上）作好准备；防范
serve /sɜːv/
(verb) to providefood or drinks提供（食物或饮料）
(verb) to work for; to do yourduty to（为…）工作；（为…）服务；尽职责
(verb) to helpachieve something or to be useful as something有助于实现；（对…）有用
(verb) in a shop, restaurant, or hotel, to deal with a customer by taking theirorder,
showing or selling them goods, etc.接待；招待；为…服务
convenience /kənˈviː.ni.əns/(noun) the state of being convenient方便，便利；合宜；近便
inexpensive /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspen.sɪv/(adjective) not costing a lot of money花费不多的，价钱不贵的
balanced /ˈbæl.ənst/
(adjective)containing an equalamount or number of similar things or people人或物数量相等的；平衡的；均衡的
contain /kənˈteɪn/
(verb) to have something inside or include something as a part包含；容纳；盛
(verb) to keep something harmful within limits and not allow it to spread控制，遏制，制止（有害物蔓延）
(verb) to control or hide a strongemotion, such as excitement or anger克制，抑制，控制（情绪）
overweight /ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/(adjective) heavier than is allowed超重的
conclusion /kənˈkluː.ʒən/
(noun) the opinion you have after considering all the information about something结论；论断；推断
(noun) the finalpart of something结局；结尾；结果
spite /spaɪt/
(noun)[in spite of sth] (used before one fact that makes another factsurprising) despite尽管；不顾，不管
intake /ˈɪn.teɪk/
(noun) the amount of a particularsubstance that is eaten or drunk during a particulartime摄入量
(noun) an act of taking in something, especiallybreath吸入；（尤指）吸气
sake /seɪk/
(noun)[for the sake of sb/for sb's sake] in order to help or bringadvantage to someone为了（某人）的利益；为了帮助（某人）
wallet /ˈwɒl.ɪt/
(noun[ C ]) a smallfoldingcase for carryingpapermoney, creditcards and other flatobjects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men（尤指男士的）钱包，钱夹子
24:Space Exploration
As we may see on TV or in the newspaper, tremendous advances have been made in space exploration. At the same time, a large amount of money has been spent in exploring outer space, which helps improve a nation's internationalstatus as well as promote the development of science and technology.
However, not everyone is in favour of this idea. From their point of view, it is a waste of money and resources to explore the space. Some people argue that more money should go to the expense of meeting our basic needs on earth. Other people hold that exploring the space may cause damage to the space and planet, which may in turn lead to the completedevastation of the earth. Still others think that government should focus on addressing the common problems that the earth suffers from, including famine, deadly diseases and natural disasters.
Frankly speaking, despite its drawbacks and potential risks, we have to admit that we have benefited a lot from space exploration. On the one hand, satellites sent to outer space provides us with great convenience, such as communication, weather forecast, satellite television, GPS, etc. On the other hand, a wide variety of experiments have been conducted in outer space to improve the quality of human life. It is hoped that scientists may come up with solutions to seemingly impossible problems in the future.
In short, space exploration offers us an insight into the mysteriousuniverse and it's also a show of national strength.
24：太空探索
正如我们在电视或报纸上看到的，太空探索已经取得了巨大的进步。同时，在探索外太空方面投人了大量的资金，这有助于提高一个国家的国际地位，促进科学技术的发展。
然而，并不是每个人都赞成这种观点。在他们看来，探索太空是浪费金钱和资源。有些人认为，更多的钱应该用来满足我们在地球上的基本需求。另一些人认为，探索太空可能会对太空和地球造成损害，进而导致地球的彻底毁灭。还有一些人认为，政府应该集中精力解决地球所面临的共同问题，包括饥荒、致命的疾病和自然灾害。
坦率地说，尽管它有缺点和潜在的风险，但我们不得不承认，我们从太空探索中受益匪浅。一方面，发送到外太空的卫星为我们提供了极大的便利，如通信、天气预报、卫星电视、全球定位系统等;另一方面，在外太空进行了各种各样的实验，以提高人类的生活质量。人们希望科学家们将来能想出办法解决看似不可能解决的问题。
简而言之，太空探索让我们洞悉了神秘的宇宙，也是国家实力的展示。
exploration /ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/
(noun) the activity of searching and finding out about something探测；勘查；探索；研究
tremendous /trɪˈmen.dəs/
(adjective) very great in amount or level, or extremely good巨大的；极好的
international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
(adjective)involving more than one country国际的
status /ˈsteɪ.təs/
(noun) an accepted or officialposition, especially in a socialgroup（尤指在社会中的）地位，身份
(noun) the amount of respect, admiration, or importance given to a person, organization, or object尊重程度；仰慕程度；重视程度
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
(verb) to search and discover (about something)探测；勘查；探索；研究
(verb) to think or talk about something in order to find out more about it仔细研究；探究，探讨
complete /kəmˈpliːt/
(adjective) very great or to the largestdegreepossible完全的，十足的，彻底的
(adjective) with all the parts全部的，完全的，完整的
(verb) to make whole or perfect使完整；使完全；使完美
(verb) to finish doing something完成；完工；结束
devastation /ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
(noun[ U ])damage and destruction毁灭，极大的破坏
common /ˈkɒm.ən/
(adjective) the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people常见的；经常的；普遍的；普通的；平常的
(adjective)belonging to or shared by two or more people, or things共同的；共有的
suffer /ˈsʌf.ər/
(verb) to experiencephysical or mentalpain受苦；受折磨
(verb) to experience or show the effects of something bad经历，经受，遭受（坏事）
famine /ˈfæm.ɪn/
(noun) a situation in which there is not enough food for a greatnumber of people,
causingillness and death, or a particularperiod when this happens饥荒；饥荒时期
deadly /ˈded.li/
(adjective)likely to causedeath致命的，致死的
(adjective)complete or extreme完全的；极端的
(adjective)extremelyboring极其乏味的，非常无聊的
(adverb)completely or extremely完全地；极其
frankly /ˈfræŋ.kli/
(adverb) in an honest and direct way坦率地，坦诚地
(adverb) used when giving an honest and directopinion, often one that might upset someone坦率地讲
despite /dɪˈspaɪt/
(preposition) without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by不管；尽管；无论
drawback /ˈdrɔː.bæk/
(noun[ C ]) a disadvantage or the negativepart of a situation缺点，弱点；不利因素
satellite /ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
(noun[ C ]) a devicesent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collectinginformation or communicating by radio, television, etc.人造卫星
(noun[ C ]) a naturalobjectmoving around a largerobject in space卫星
forecast /ˈfɔː.kɑːst/
(noun[ C ]) a statement of what is judgedlikely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particularsituation, or the expectedweatherconditions（尤指对特定形势或天气的）预测，预报
(verb) to say what you expect to happen in the future预测；预报
seemingly /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/
(adverb)appearing to be something, especially when this is not true貌似；看似；（尤指）表面上地
(adverb)according to the facts that you know看来；根据已知事实来看
insight /ˈɪn.saɪt/
(noun) (the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes suddenunderstanding of a complicatedproblem or situation洞察力；深刻见解
mysterious /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/
(adjective)strange, not known, or not understood神秘的事物，难以理解的事物，谜
universe /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/
(noun) everything that exists, especially all physicalmatter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space宇宙；天地万物；万象
(noun) the world, or the world that you are familiar with世界；领域；范围
25:Chinese Culture
With more and more foreigners interested in learning mandarin and more and more Confucius(孔夫子) institutes being built across the world, it is a symbol that Chinese culture enjoys a great prestige globally. With a long history, the ancient Chinese culture had a profound impact on many eastern and western countries.
Take paper cutting for example. Dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, paper cutting is one of the most popular traditional folk arts. Paper cutting has presented multiple social values in cognition, amusement and communication and it was listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists in 2009. It can be seen in many important occasions，particularly in the Spring Festival and the wedding ceremony. It is used mainly as decorations to create a festive atmosphere. It is widely believed in China that red paper cuts can bring good luck and best wishes to the whole family. You won't find paper cutting difficult as long as you keep practicing it. The main material and tools include paper and scissors or a knife. But it does take time to master it with perfection. Paper cutting features a wide range of subjects, so one can create whatever he or she has in mind.
If one wants to have a better understanding of colourful and prosperous Chinese culture, it is advised that he or she should pay a visit to China to explore and experience it in person.
25: 中国文化
随着越来越多的外国人对学习普通话感兴趣，越来越多的孔子学院在世界各地兴建，这标志着中国文化在全球享有盛誉。中国古代文化源远流长，对东西方许多国家产生了深远的影响。
以剪纸为例。剪纸可以追溯到东汉时期，是最受欢迎的传统民间艺术之一。剪纸在认知、娱乐、交流等方面具有多重社会价值，它在2009年被联合国教科文组织列人非物质文化遗产名录。在许多重要的场合，尤其是在春节和婚礼上可以看到剪纸。它主要用作装饰，营造节日气氛。在中国，人们普遍认为红色剪纸能给全家带来好运和祝愿。只要你坚持练习，你就不会觉得剪纸很难。主要材料和工具包括纸、剪刀或小刀。但完美地掌握它确实需要时间。剪纸的特点是题材广泛，所以人们可以随心所欲地创作。
如果一个人想更好地了解丰富多彩的中国文化，建议他或她亲自到中国来探索和体验。
mandarin /ˈmæn.dər.ɪn/
(noun) a Chineselanguage that is the officiallanguage of China, and an officiallanguage of Singapore（中国的）官话，普通话，国语
institute /ˈɪn.stɪ.tʃuːt/
(noun[ C ]) an organization where people do a particulartype of scientific, educational, or socialwork, or the buildings that it uses研究所；学院
(verb) to start or cause a system, rule, legalaction, etc. to exist建立；制定；开始
prestige /presˈtiːʒ/
(noun)respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or socialinfluence威信，声望；魅力
(adjective)causingadmiration because of being connected with being rich or powerful有威望的，有威信的；令人羡慕的
ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
(adjective) of or from a longtime ago, having lasted for a very longtime古代的；古老的；年代久远的
dynasty /ˈdɪn.ə.sti/
(noun[ C ]) a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them王朝，
folk /fəʊk/
(adjective)traditional to or typical of a particulargroup or country, especially one where peoplemainlylive in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a longperiod of time传统的；（尤指）普通百姓的，流传民间的
(adjective) Folk artexpresses something about the lives and feelings of ordinarypeople ina particulargroup or country, especially those living in the countryside.（艺术）民间的，民俗的
(noun[ U ]) modernmusic and songs that are written in a stylesimilar to that of traditionalmusic民谣，民歌
multiple /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/(adjective) very many of the same type, or of different types多个的；多种的
cognition /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/(noun) the use of consciousmentalprocesses认识；认知
amusement /əˈmjuːz.mənt/(noun) an activity that you can take part in for entertainment娱乐（活动）；消遣（方式）
(noun) the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh开心，愉悦，快乐
intangible /ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/
(adjective) An intangible feeling or qualityexists but you cannot describe it exactly or prove it.（感觉或性质）难以捉摸的，无法形容的，难以确定的；非物质的，非具象的
list /lɪst/
(noun)a record of shortpieces of information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find名单，目录；清单
(verb) to make a list, or to include something in a list将…列成单子；把…列入名单
ceremony /ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/
(noun) (a set of) formalacts, often fixed and traditional, performed on importantsocial or religiousoccasions典礼；仪式
(noun) very formal and politebehaviour礼节；礼仪；客套
decoration /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
(noun) the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this装饰，装潢；装饰品，装饰物
material /məˈtɪə.ri.əl/
(noun)a physicalsubstance that things can be made from材料，原料
(noun)information used when writing something such as a book,or informationproduced in variousforms to helppeople or to advertiseproducts素材；资料
(adjective)relating to physicalobjects or moneyrather than emotions or the spiritualworld物质的；实体的
(adjective)important or having an importanteffect重要的，重大的；实质性的
master /ˈmɑː.stər/(verb) to learn to control an emotion or feeling征服，制伏；控制
(verb) to learn how to do something well精通，掌握
(noun)owns主人
(noun)a person who is very skilled in a particularjob or activity大师，名家；专家
perfection /pəˈfek.ʃən/(noun) the state of being complete and correct in every way完美；完善
prosperous /ˈprɒs.pər.əs/(adjective)successful, usually by earning a lot of money繁荣的；富裕的
26:How to Keep Psychologically Healthy
It is reported that the number of people who suffer from mental health problems is on the sharp rise. However, little attention has been paid to how to manage these problems, which contributes to mental illnesses.
Mental health problems can be attributed to various causes. First, the increasingly competitive life has put a good number of people under huge pressure. Second, a lot of people fail to connect to others. So they have no one to whom they could talk about their trouble and suffering. In addition, some people are not even aware of their problems, let alone how to handle them.
Here are some practical measures to deal with psychological health problems. First of all, only when you show great courage to confront your problems are you capable of solving them. As a result, the first step is to figure out the real cause of your psychological health problems instead of getting around them. Then do whatever you can to make a change, such as jogging around the track to refresh yourself, listening to music to relax yourself and taking part in meaningful activities to inspire yourself. On top of that, you may find it helpful to share your feelings with your friends who can offer you great comfort and support. You can also turn to a professional psychological consultant for advice. By doing this, you are certainly able to overcome your problems and keep psychologically healthy.
26: 如何保持心理健康
据报道，遭受心理健康问题的人数正在急剧上升。然而，很少有人关注如何处理这些问题，从而导致心理疾病。
心理健康问题可归因于各种原因。首先，竞争日益激烈的生活让很多人承受巨大的压力。其次，很多人无法与他人建立联系。因此，他们没有人可以一起谈论他们的烦恼和痛苦。此外，有些人甚至不知道他们的问题，更不用说如何处理它们。
以下是一些处理心理健康问题的实用措施。首先，只有当你表现出面对问题的极大勇气时，你才有能力解决它们。因此，第一步是找出心理健康问题的真正原因，而不是回避它们。然后，尽你所能做些改变，比如在跑道上慢跑来提神，听音乐放松自己，参加有意义的活动来激励自己。除此之外，你会发现与朋友分享你的感受是很有帮助的，他们能给你很大的安慰和支持。你也可以向专业的心理咨询师寻求建议。通过这样做，你一定能够克服你的问题，保持心理健康。
psychological /ˌsaɪ.kəlˈɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
(adjective) in a way that relates to the humanmind and feelings心理地；心理学地
sharp /ʃɑːp/
(adjective) having a thinedge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something锋利的；尖的
(adjective)producing or describing a quick, strongpain that makes you feel like you have been cut（疼痛）迅速而剧烈的
(adjective) If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people.（言行）尖刻的，尖锐的，严厉的
(adjective)happeningsuddenly, quickly, and strongly突然的；急剧的；猛烈的
(adjective)intelligent or quick to notice things聪明的；精明的；敏锐的
attribute /əˈtrɪb.juːt/sth to sb
tothink that someone or something has a particularquality or feature将（某种特质）归属于（某人）；归结于，归因于
various /ˈveə.ri.əs/ (adjective) many different各种不同的；各种各样的
competitive /kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/(adjective)involvingcompetition竞争的；竞赛的
(adjective) Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.（价格、服务等）具有竞争力的
(adjective)wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people好竞争的；好胜的
pressure /ˈpreʃ.ər/(noun) the force you produce when you press something压力
suffering /ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/(noun) physical or mentalpain that a person or animal is feeling疼痛；折磨；痛苦
handle /ˈhæn.dəl/
(verb) to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of处理，应付，负责
(verb) to pick something up and touch, hold, or move it with yourhands（用手）触摸，拿，搬动
(verb) to operate or control something that could be difficult or dangerous操作，控制（困难或危险的事物）
(noun[ C ]) a part of an objectdesigned for holding, moving, or carrying the objecteasily柄，把手
courage /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/
(noun[ U ]) the ability to controlyourfear in a dangerous or difficultsituation勇气，胆量；勇敢
confront /kənˈfrʌnt/
(verb) to face, meet, or deal with a difficultsituation or person面对，面临；遭遇；直面，正视
capable /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/
(adjective)able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieveresults有能力的；熟练的；能干的
track /træk/
(noun) the pair of longmetalbarsfixed on the ground at an equaldistance from each other, along which trainstravel（铁路的）轨道
(noun) a path or roughroad that is made of soilrather than having a surfacecovered with stone or other material小道，小径
(noun) a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, that has been speciallydesigned and built for sportsevents, especiallyracing赛道；跑道
(noun) a mark or line of marksleft on the ground or on another surface by an animal, person, or vehicle that has moved over it, showing the direction they moved in踪迹；足迹；车辙
(verb) to follow a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere, or by using electronicequipment跟踪，追踪
comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/(noun) a pleasantfeeling of being relaxed and free from pain舒适；舒服
(noun) the state of feelingbetter after feelingsad or worried, or something that makes you feelbetter in this way安慰，慰藉，宽慰；使人感到宽慰的事物
consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/(noun[ C ]) someone who advisespeople on a particularsubject顾问；咨询师
certainly /ˈsɜː.tən.li/
(adverb) used to replycompletely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it（用于肯定的答复或强调）当然，毫无疑问，确实，肯定
(adverb) used when agreeing or disagreeingstrongly to a request（用于对请求表示强烈同意或不同意）当然，行
overcome /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/(verb) to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something克服；战胜；攻克；解决
27: The Key to Success
When it comes to the key to success, different people have different views. Some believe opportunity is the key to success. Others deem that intelligence and diligenceoutweigh opportunity. Still others argue that fortune plays an important role in their success.
However, from my point of view, it is perseverance that leads to success. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. It is perseverance that takes us to where we want to go. Perseverance means that we have to be committed to our goals day after day until we make our dream a reality. No matter what difficulties we will be confronted with, we need to stick to our dreams and perseverance will help us address all the problems.
Take J. K. Rowling, the author of the best-selling series of Harry Potter novels, for example. She rejected many times by editors and publishers, but she never gave up. Instead, she persisted in writing novels and submitting to publishers devotedly until her first novel of Harry Potter series came out. The publication of this book soon became a hit and enjoyed great popularity, which earned J. K. Rowling fame and fortune.
We can learn a valuable lesson from J. K. Rowling's experience: Learn to persevere when we fail, because failure is not a permanent circumstance. Only in this way can we find the key to success.
27: 成功的关键
说到成功的关键，不同的人有不同的看法。有些人认为机遇是成功的关键。另一些人认为智慧和勤奋胜过机遇。还有一些人认为运气对他们的成功起着重要作用。
然而，在我看来，坚持才能成功。人生是一场马拉松，不是短跑。是坚持把我们带到我们想去的地方。坚持意味着我们必须日复一日地致力于我们的目标，直到我们实现我们的梦想。无论我们遇到什么困难，我们都要坚持我们的梦想，坚持将帮助我们解决所有的问题。
以哈利波特系列畅销小说的作者J.K,罗琳为例。她多次遭到编辑和出版商的拒绝，但她从未放弃。相反，她全心全意地坚持写小说，向出版商投稿，直到她的第一部哈利波特系列小说出版。这本书的出版很快成为热门，并广受欢迎，这为J.K.罗琳赢得了声誉和财富。
我们可以从JK.罗琳的经历中学到一个宝贵的经验:当我们失败时要学会坚持，因为失败不会是一个永久的处境。只有这样我们才能找到成功的关键。
deem /diːm/
(verb) to consider or judge something in a particular way认为，视为；觉得
intelligence /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/
(noun) the ability to learn, understand, and make judgments or have opinions that are based on reason智力，智慧
diligence/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
(noun) careful and thorough work or effort 勤勉；勤奋；用功
outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
(verb) to be greater or more important than something else比…更重要；重于；大于
perseverance /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/
(noun)continuedeffort and determination不屈不挠，坚持不懈
marathon /ˈmær.ə.θən/
(noun[ C ]) a runningrace of slightly over 26 miles (42.195 kilometres)马拉松赛跑（全长42.195公里）
sprint /sprɪnt/
(noun) a short and very fastrace, such as the 100 metres, or the last part of a longerrace that is run as fast as possible短跑；（长距离赛跑的）冲刺
stick stuck | stuck /stɪk/
(verb) to cause something to becomefixed, for example with glue or another similarsubstance粘住，粘贴；固定住
(verb) to put something somewhere, especially in a not very careful way（尤指随意）放置
(verb) to push a pointedobject into or through something, or (of a pointedobject) to be pushed into or through something and stay there（把）（尖物）刺进，插进；戳
(noun) a long, thinwoodenpole that especiallyold or injuredpeople use to help them walk（尤指长者或伤者用的）手杖，拐杖
(noun) severecriticism指责，苛责；批评
author /ˈɔː.θər/
(noun[ C ]) the writer of a book, article, play, etc.作者，作家；著者
(noun[ C ]) a person who begins or creates something发起者，创始人
(verb) to write a book, article, etc.撰写，写作；编写
reject /rɪˈdʒekt/
(verb) to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone拒绝接受；拒收；不相信
editor /ˈed.ɪ.tər/
(noun[ C ]) a person who corrects or changespieces of text or films before they are printed or shown, or a person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine（书的）编辑；（电影电视的）剪辑员；（报刊的）主编
publisher /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/
(noun[ C ]) an organization that publishestext or music出版商，出版社；发行机构
persist /pəˈsɪst/
(verb)If an unpleasantfeeling or situation persists, it continues to exist.持续；存留
(verb)to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way坚持不懈；执意
devotedly /dɪˈvəʊ.tɪd.li/
(adverb) in an extremelyloving and loyal way挚爱地；忠实地，忠诚地
publication /ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(noun) the act of making information or storiesavailable to people in a printed or electronicform发表；公布；出版
persevere /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/
(verb) to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems锲而不舍，坚持不懈
permanent /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/(adjective)lasting for a longtime or for ever长久的；永久的，永恒的
28: Green Food
In spite of its high price, green food is favoured by many people because of its quality and taste. It can be found everywhere, ranging from supermarkets to chain stores.
Why does green food appeal to so many people? Firstly, compared with ordinary food, green food is considered to be more healthy, tasty and nutritious. Green food is low in fat, which is good for people's health. What's more, consumers are disturbed by news about food safety. Green food is free of agriculturalchemicals and pollution, which is perhaps the most important reason for customers to recognize green food as a reliable choice. Furthermore, with the development of society, people's living standards have improved greatly. More attention has been paid to the quality of food and food with a relatively high price is also affordable. As green food comes into being, the public are willing to pay for high quality food and the demand for green food has increased dramatically.
It is certain that green food will enjoy great popularity and occupy a large portion in the market. However, when it comes to the wide variety of green food, consumers should use their intelligence in order not to fall victim to fake products. So it is necessary for consumers to increase their knowledge about green food and adopt a rational attitude towards it.
28. 绿色食品
尽管绿色食品价格高昂，但因其质量和口味仍受到许多人的青睐。从超市到连锁店，随处可见。
为什么绿色食品会吸引这么多人呢?首先，与普通食品相比，绿色食品被认为更健康、更美味、更有营养。绿色食品脂肪含量低，有利于人体健康。更重要的是，消费者对食品安全的新闻感到不安。绿色食品不含农药和污染，这也许是消费者认可绿色食品是可靠选择的最重要的原因。而且，随着社会的发展，人们的生活水平有了很大提高。人们更加关注食品的质量，价格相对较高的食品也是可以承受的。随着绿色食品的产生，公众愿意为优质食品买单，对绿色食品的需求急剧增加。
绿色食品必将大受欢迎，在市场上点有很大份额。然而，当涉及到种类繁多的绿色食品时，消费者应该运用自己的智慧，以免成为假冒伪劣产品的牺牲品。因此，消费者有必要增加对绿色食品的认识，并采取理性的态度对待绿色食品。
29：The Person I Respect Most
Of all the people I meet during my life, there are a lot of admirable and respectable people such as my parents, doctors and police officers. But the one that I respect most is my English teacher, Lydia. I am deeply impressed by what she did for me.
When I was a freshman in high school, I showed no interest in English. I was so lazy that I spent most of the time sleeping in English class and never took notes. I seldom handed in homework, so l failed every examination. Gradually, I went unnoticed. Sitting in the last row, I lost myself in daydreaming and I was content to be left behind.
Fortunately, a new teacher came during the second year and changed my situation to the better. On the first day when she came, we were given a test and I definitely failed it again. Instead of scolding me, she invited me to the office and expressed great concern about my study. She patientlyinstructed me to learn English in an effective and interesting way. I was inspired by her sincere care. From that day on, nothing was the same for me. I struggled to concentrate on my study and keep pace with others. Finally, my efforts paid off. In the middle of the first semester, I passed the very first English test during my life. I couldn't wait to share my happiness with Lydia and she was proud of me.
Thanks to her, my English teacher, I was able to gain confidence in learning English and I will extend what she taught me into my life.
29：我最尊敬的人
在我一生所遇到的人中，有很多令人钦佩和尊敬的人，如我的父母、医生和警察。但我最尊敬的是我的英语老师莉迪亚。她为我做的事给我留下了深刻的印象。
当我还是高一新生的时候，我对英语不感兴趣。我很懒，在英语课上我大部分时间都在睡觉，从来没有做过笔记。我很少交作业，所以每次考试都不及格。渐渐地，我被忽视了。我坐在最后一排，在白日梦中迷失了自己。我满足于被抛在后面。
幸运的是，高二的时候来了一位新老师，让我的处境变得更好了。她来的第一天，我们进行了一次测试，我肯定又没通过。她没有骂我，而是邀请我去办公室，对我的学习表示了极大的关心。她耐心地教导我以一种有效又有趣的方式学习英语。她真诚的关怀使我深受鼓舞。从那天起，对我来说一切都不一样了。我努力集中精力学习，以跟上别人的步伐。最终，我的努力得到了回报。在第一学期的期中，我通过了我一生中的第一次英语考试。我迫不及待地想和莉迪亚分享我的快乐，她为我感到骄傲。
多亏了她，我的英语老师，我才有了学习英语的信心，我将把她教给我的东西延伸到我的生活中。
admirable /ˈæd.mɪ.rə.bəl/
(adjective)deservingrespect or approval可钦佩的；值得羡慕的；令人赞赏的
respectable /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/
(adjective)considered to be sociallyacceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour体面的；得体的；值得尊敬的
officer /ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/
(noun[ C ]) a person in the armedforces who has a position of authority军官
(noun[ C ]) a person who has a position of authority in an organization长官；官员
impress /ɪmˈpres/
(verb)to cause someone to admire or respect you给…留下深刻印象；使钦佩
freshman /ˈfreʃ.mən/
(noun[ C ]) a student in the first year of high school, college, or university（中学或大学的）一年级新生
(noun[ C ]) someone who has recentlystarted any particularjob or activity新手
lazy /ˈleɪ.zi/
(adjective) not willing to work or use any effort懒的，懒惰的
note /nəʊt/
(noun)[notes[ plural ] ] information written on paper记录，笔记
(noun) a shortpiece of writing短笺，便条
(verb) to notice something留意，注意
(verb) to give yourattention to something by discussing it or making a written record of it谈到，论及
seldom /ˈsel.dəm/
(adverb)almost never很少；几乎从来没有
examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
(noun) an exam考试
(noun) the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover some-thing检查；审查；调查
unnoticed /ʌnˈnəʊ.tɪst/
(adjective, adverb) without being seen or noticed未被看见的；未被注意到的
daydreaming /ˈdeɪ.driː.mɪŋ/
(noun[ U ]) the activity of thinking about pleasant things that you would like to do or have happen to you, instead of thinking about what is happening now做白日梦，耽于空想
content /kənˈtent/
(adjective)pleased with yoursituation and not hoping for change or improvement满意的；满足的；知足的
(noun) the ideas that are contained in a piece of writing, a speech, or a film（文章、演讲、电影等的）内容
(noun) the amount of a particularsubstancecontained in something含量
(verb) to make someone feelhappy and satisfied使满意，使满足
definitely /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/
(adverb) without any doubt肯定，当然，毫无疑问
scold /skəʊld/
(verb) to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of theirbehaviour责骂，责备
patiently /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/
(adverb) in a patient way 耐心地
instruct /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
(verb) to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way（尤指正式地）指示，命令，吩咐
(verb) to teach someone how to do something教，讲授
(verb) to employ a lawyer to represent you in court委托（律师）
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/
(verb) to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it激励，鼓舞
(verb) to make someone have a particularstrongfeeling or reaction唤起，激起
(verb) to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.赋予灵感；激发（想法）
struggle /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/
(verb) to experiencedifficulty and make a very greateffort in order to do something奋斗，努力，拼搏
(verb) to use a lot of effort to defeat someone, prevent something, or achieve something斗争，抗争
(noun) a very difficulttask that you can do only by making a greateffort（应对困难而需要的）挣扎；努力，奋斗
(noun) a physical or mentalfight（身体上或精神上的）争斗；搏斗；斗争
concentrate /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
(verb) to directyourattention or yourefforts towards a particularactivity, subject, or problem专注，专心；全神贯注；集中（注意力）
(verb) to bring or come together in a largenumber or amount in one particulararea集中；聚集；会集；集结
pace /peɪs/
(noun) the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes（移动的）步速；（发生的）速度；节奏
(noun) a singlestep, or the distance you move when you take a singlestep一步；一步之距
semester /sɪˈmes.tər/
(noun[ C ]) one of the periods into which a year is divided at a college or university, especially in the US and Australia（尤指美国和澳大利亚大学的）学期
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