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第13章 破茧成蝶(12)

Now why reading and not watching TV?[B]Just like that to develop other aspects of our life,we have to take help of reading.You have innumerabIe number of books in this world which will answer all your"How to"questions.Once you read a book,you just don't run your eyes through the lines,but even your mind decodes it and explains it to you.The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed.Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas.[C]The same seed if used many times,can help you link and relate a lot of things,of which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams!I have been told of an African phrase describing a good cook as"who has broken many pots."If you've spent enough time in the kitchen to have broken a lot of pots,probably you know a fair amount about cooking.This is nothing but creativity.More the number of books you read,your mind will open up like never before.

难点重点,一目了然!

长难句解析 Sentence Structures

A This might be the reason why we all sometimes think"What happens next?""Why can't I think?""Why am I always given the difficuIt probIems?"

这或许就是为什么我们有时会想"接下来会发生些什么呢?""我为什么不能认为呢?""为什么我总是遇到困难的问题?"

the reason why……发生……的原因是……。例如:Tell me the reason why he did not come.告诉我他没来的原因。

B Just Iike that to deveIop other aspects of our Iife,we have to take heIp of reading.

正如人生发展的其他方面一样,我们不得不寻求从阅读中得到答案。

take help of求助于……。例如:Never take the help of brokers or traders.从未采取经纪人或交易商的帮助。

C The same seed if used many times,can help you link and reIate a lot of things,of which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams!

多次运用这粒种子将有助于你把许多事情联系起来,即使你做梦都想不到这些!这不是别的,就是创造力!

本句话为非限制性定语从句,引导词是of which。

Don't Quit,Keep Playing 别停下,继续弹

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朗读指数:★★★☆☆

背诵指数:★★☆☆☆

难度指数:★★☆☆☆

总词汇量:0278词汇

每个好故事都有灵魂!

今日关键语导读 Today's Key Points

生活中,或许我们自己完成的事情不是那么惹人注意,甚至当我们竭尽全力,效果也不会显着。但当我们信赖一种力量时,结局却会演变成美好。所以,当我们准备伟大作品的时候,要仔细地侧耳倾听,也许就会听到大师的声音,在我们耳边轻声说道:“别停下,请继续!”

文中障碍词抢先攻克!

障碍词先听为快 Words and Expressions

精彩文字,耳听心受!

好英文娓娓动听 Words and Expressions

[A]Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano,a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert.After they were seated,the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisIe to greet her.

Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall,the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked"NO ADMITTANCE". When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.Suddenly,the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.[B]In horror,the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board,innocently picking out Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star.

At that moment,the great piano master made his entrance,quickly moved to the piano,and whispered in the boy's ear,"Don't quit. Keep playing."

Then leaning over,Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato.[C]Together,the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.The audience was mesmerized.

That's the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy.We try our best,but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music.But when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power,our life's work truly can be beautiful.

Next time you set out to accomplish great feats,listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master,whispering in your ear,"Don't quit.Keep playing."

难点重点,一目了然!

长难句解析 Sentence Structures

A Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano,a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert.

为了让儿子能在钢琴方面有长足的进步,一位母亲带着儿子去听帕德瑞夫斯基的音乐会。

本句为复合句,其中wishing to……为现在分词作状语。

B In horror,the mother saw her littIe boy sitting at the key-board,innocently picking out Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star.

而让母亲吃惊的是,她的儿子竟然坐在钢琴面前,自顾自地弹着《闪烁,闪烁,小星星》。

in horror令人惊讶的是,恐惧的是。例如:Peeking out the window,her eyes went wide in horror.

她往窗外一看,吓得目瞪口呆。

C Together,the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfuIIy creative experience.

这位年长的钢琴大师和年幼的初学者一起,将原本紧张的气氛变成了一种全新的体验。

transform……into……“把……改变成……”。例如:Great love can transform disasters into blessings.大爱可转祸为福。

Old Shoes,Happy Life 旧鞋子也有温暖

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朗读指数:★★★☆☆

背诵指数:★★★☆☆

难度指数:★★★☆☆

总词汇量:0336词汇

每个好故事都有灵魂!

今日关键语导读 Today's Key Points

环顾四周,我们会发觉社会上有许多贫困的甚至是天生残缺的人。即便拥有的不多,但他们对生活充满着信心,从不抱怨上天对他们的不公平,也不乞求他人救济,反而自立自强,脱颖而出,成为有用之才。这种精神一直存在并时刻感染着我们。

文中障碍词抢先攻克!

障碍词先听为快 Words and Expressions

精彩文字,耳听心受!

好英文娓娓动听 Words and Expressions

[A]People often drop into a gIoomy life and are unable to extricate themselves.

There once was a poor and frustrated salesman complaining every day that there was no platform for him to display his ability and the fate was often pulling his legs.

At Christmas Eve,every family decorated their houses with lanterns and streamers and it was very festive everywhere. But he was alone sitting in a bench in a park and recalling the past.It was on the same day last year when he was also alone drinking his Christmas day away,without new clothes,new shoes,let alone a new car and a new house.

"Damn!I have to spend this Christmas day with these old shoes again."he signed and began to take off the old shoes. Suddenly,he glanced a young man in a wheel chair passing by him with his hands arduousIy pushing the wheel forward.[B]It dawned on him that he was so lucky to have shoes to wear while that man did not even have the chance.Afterwards,the sales man did anything with a calm mood and cherished every opportunity to improve himself.He worked hard and tried his best to make a progress every day.Several years later,he eventually changed his life totally and became a millionaire.

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