登陆注册
17517000000002

第2章 An unforgettable challenge

是朋友,星移斗转情不改;是知音,天 涯海角记心怀。喜怒哀乐,悲欢离合,总有 那些事,那些人,那个片段,那一瞬间,难以忘怀

When I was ten years old,I began to chat with foreigners . But I was very shy . Gradually,I became more and more confident with foreigners ’ help . The following year,I went to Yangzhou with two foreigners. I became their guide. First,we came into the Shouxi River. They wanted towe looked out at the sight,we all felt the beauty of this landscape. After that,they went to buy souvenirs. The sellers couldn‘t speak English. Though it was very hard, I tried my best to listen to their words carefully and translate the sentences. They bought some souvenirs with my help. Next, we went to a small zoo,and we took some photos. There were not many animals. When we felt hungry,we went out and had lunch. After lunch,we visited some old houses. They learned more about Chinese history.

This wasn’t only a big challenge but also an unforgettable challenge. This opportunity made me confident and brave.

I hope I can catch many opportunities in the future, then I can speak English, because I think practice makes perfect.

付出即是回报。在生活中我们也应当 处处有这样的态度。

On a cold December morning, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and equipped with the video we had been dying to watch. I was feeling a little tired,as I was carrying our shopping,bags of snacks and the video.

They were so heavy that I decided to throw away some things. So I started to walktowards the garbage can when I noticed apoor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He held a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started looking through it.

I suddenly felt very guilty. I knew this man would take all he could get,so I walked up to him and handed the drink and some snacks over to him. The man, with lines on his face and wrinkles on his forehead,looked up in surprise and took what I gave him.

A huge smile spread across his face and this caused me to feel greatly satisfied. I felt like I couldn‘t be happier with drink,and now some tasty food; this is my daughter’s lucky day!“He thanked me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him whistling a song as he rode away.

I now understand what is meant by the saying”giving is getting“. Everyone in the world needs help,everyone can offer help and everyone will be helped by showing kindness.

The image of that man‘s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind every time I have the chance to do something nice.

同类推荐
  • 我把诺奖颁给你(上)

    我把诺奖颁给你(上)

    《我把诺奖颁给你(上)》是由第一届“黑马星期六上海文学新秀选拔赛”参赛作品汇编而成。该比赛由上海市作家协会云文学网联手萌芽杂志社、文学百校行、新读写杂志、零杂志主办,来自上海40所实验性示范性高中的200多名高中生齐聚一堂,以文会友。
  • 阅读中华国粹-青少年应该知道的-道教圣地

    阅读中华国粹-青少年应该知道的-道教圣地

    阅读中华国粹系列是一部记录中华国粹经典、普及中华文明的读物,又是一部兼具严肃性和权威性的中华文化典藏之作,可以说是学术性与普及性结合。丛书囊括古今,泛揽百科,不仅有相当的学术资料含量,而且有吸引入的艺术创作风味,是中华传统文化的经典之作。本书介绍了中国著名的道教圣地,包括中国著名道教名山和中国著名道教宫观两部分。
  • 树立正确的金钱观

    树立正确的金钱观

    本书是一本学生价值观念培养的教育类图书,具体包括:什么是金钱观、金钱观与价值观的关系、学生树立金钱观的年龄段、家长在学生价值观培养上的作用、金钱观培养的原则等内容。
  • 语文新课标课外必读第十二辑——世界著名寓言

    语文新课标课外必读第十二辑——世界著名寓言

    国家教育部颁布了最新《语文课程标准》,统称新课标,对中、小学语文教学指定了阅读书目,对阅读的数量、内容、质量以及速度都提出了明确的要求,这对于提高学生的阅读能力,培养语文素养,陶冶情操,促进学生终身学习和终身可持续发展,对于提高广大人民的文学素养具有极大的意义。
  • 教育的使命

    教育的使命

    博采教育家之长,汇聚教育家智慧,确立自己对教育的信仰和理念。信仰和理念一旦形成,就会成为相对稳定的精神力量,它会影响一名教师如何看待教育的意义,如何看待教师与学生的关系,如何处理教育教学中的各种矛盾。
热门推荐
  • 一夏晴深

    一夏晴深

    为了逃避从天而降的婚约,为了活成一个自由的古人,她不知天高地厚地去闯荡江湖,别了青梅竹马的少年行云,又遇到了玉树芝兰以多情自许的“无缺”公子。寻寻觅觅,冷冷清清,那段被遗忘的记忆究竟属谁?谁才是那个与她许足三生承诺的人?
  • 冷血恶魔:微笑天使堕落

    冷血恶魔:微笑天使堕落

    从前,天使是我的象征。但正因为如此,而被陷害。今日,我是冷血恶魔。也正因为如此,其他人都惧怕我。唯有他,她,愿意和我做朋友。呵!我很遗憾的告诉你们:我不需要!我只需要可以帮我复仇的人,其他没有用的,一边凉快去!
  • 创业投资守门人:创业投资引导基金和基金的基金

    创业投资守门人:创业投资引导基金和基金的基金

    本书考察了世界先进国家和地区的创业投资引导基金和“基金的基金”的运作经验,并结合我国发展创业投资的实际,总结出了一套较为适合我国国情的创业投资引导基金和“基金的基金”的运作模式。
  • 竹马不甜,青梅很怂

    竹马不甜,青梅很怂

    林长酒这辈子做过最错误的事就是屁颠屁颠的跑到了美国去追楚一辞,以至于把自己后半辈子在神不知鬼不觉中搭了进去。林长酒:“歪,辞哥我到了。”楚一辞:“你等会儿,我睡过了。”漫漫追辞哥的路,上来就被秒了......-“林长酒,接机你人呢?”林长酒勾起狡黠的笑容:“我睡过了。”楚一辞:“你等着。”林长酒刚打算出门,看到门口得楚一辞,震惊了,半天反应过来。“你不要脸你别压我!”楚一辞闷声:“你不接我你还不准我接你。”“接我干什么。”“去民政局。”宠文-不日更-
  • 龙之契约

    龙之契约

    茫茫宇宙的深处,有一颗名为玄天星的庞大星辰,这里的人拥有神奇的能力——化兽!与古老的神龙签下契约的少年会拥有怎样不凡的人生?缔契约,修化龙。神龙现,裂苍穹!
  • 五色水

    五色水

    本文为作者樟叶的散文集,樟叶,本名张伟,1948年6月生,陕西西安人,中共党员。1982年毕业于陕西师范大学,哲学学士。1965年赴陕西大荔县插队。1969年后历任解放军战士,西安市第八中学教师,陕西省商业厅、省财贸办公室、省计委、商洛地区行署、商洛地委副厅长、副主任、专员、书记,1998年至今任陕西省人民政府副省长。2004年加入中国作家协会。
  • 暗夜双星

    暗夜双星

    两个花季少女被卷入一场复仇计划中,仇恨已经蒙蔽了她们的双眼,从小对她们视如己出的姑姑竟是主谋,事情的原委究竟如何?得知真相的她们又该如何?
  • 现世心慯

    现世心慯

    在这个校园恋情中,我和他有着于别人不同的遭遇,我们在冷嘲热讽之中走了出来。可在这时,我才知道这个世界已经抛弃了我。
  • 信息技术教育大全-计算机网络

    信息技术教育大全-计算机网络

    信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络信息技术教育大全-计算机网络
  • 这真的是写网游的小说

    这真的是写网游的小说

    身为本书作者我不得不吐槽一下,选个作品标签怎么就这么难最后我这个身为宅男的机智的胖子选定了一个稍微符合点儿的废柴流作为本书的作品标签,说完这句话顿时一股聪明的气息扑面而来。至于关于本书有什么要介绍的,嗯,主角叫什么来着,好像是叫郭威,对就是郭威(郭威大声指责道“连主角叫什么都记不住,写毛线小说”)作者掩面逃遁