新概念英语初中早读 (22)情人节

Valentine’s Day 情人节 Valentine’s Day is named for Saint Valentine, 瓦伦丁节(情人节)是为纪念圣.瓦伦丁而命名的。 an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. 瓦伦丁是早期的一位基督教教士,传说曾经帮助过年轻的情侣们。 Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs 瓦伦丁因信仰基督教被处死, on February 14 more than 170...

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新概念英语初中早读 (25)最早的球类运动

The First Ball Games 最早的球类运动 The first interesting thing for sports use was the ball. 球是最早的有意思的体育用具。 In ancient Egypt, as in everywhere, 在古埃及,和其他地方一样, throwing stones was a favorite children’s game. 丢石块是孩子们最喜欢的游戏。 But a stone could hurt a child. 但是石块会伤到孩子。 Looking for something les...

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新概念英语初中早读 (10)一次难忘的经历

An Unforgettable Experience 一次难忘的经历 I believe that every morning there is a new rising sun, 我总是相信每天早晨都有一轮新的冉冉的升起的太阳, and you can always have a new experience. 总会有一种新的感觉。 However,there are some that have influenced me 然而,总有一些经历影响着我, to such an extent that I’ll benefit from them for the rest o...

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新概念英语初中早读 (16)摄人心魄的月出

Spell of Rising Moon 摄人心魄的月出 Here is a hill near my home that I often climb at night. 我家附近有座小山。夜晚时分,我常去爬山。 The noise of the city is far-off murmur. 此时,都市的喧嚣变成了渺茫的低语。 In the hush of the dar. 在寂静的黑暗中, I share the cheer- fulness of crickets and confidence of owls. 我分享着蟋蟀的欢乐和猫头鹰的安闲。 ...

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新概念英语初中早读 (28)发现

Discovery 发现 The word”discovery” literally means, “发现”一词,字面上是指, uncovering something that’s hidden from view. 揭开某种实现以外的隐藏的事物。 But what really happens is a change in the viewer. 不过其实是观察者自身发生了变化。 The familiar offers comfort few can resist, 很少人能抗拒熟悉事物带来的舒适, a...

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新概念英语初中早读 (23)新年

New Year 新年 Every country in the world celebrates the New Year 世界上每个国家都欢度新年, but not everyone does it the same way. 但是形式各不相同。 The countries of the America and Europe welcome the New Year on January first. 欧美国家是在每年的 1月1日喜迎新年, This practice began with the Romans. Julius Caesar,a Roman ruler, 这一习俗始于罗马人.罗马统治者儒略凯撒 changed ...

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新概念英语初中早读 (30)今日妇女

Women of Today 今日妇女 Women are playing an increasingly important part in society today. 妇女在当今社会中扮演着越来越重要的角色。 Not restricted to their roles as wives and mothers anymore, 她们不再局限于扮演妻子和母亲的角色。 they now work and have become the equal partners of men. 她们现在外出工作,并成为男性同等地位的伙伴。 In many countries, more and more women are ser...

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新概念英语初中早读 (58)往昔已逝,静如止水

We’re Just Beginning 翻开第一页 “We are reading the first line of the first chapter of a book “我们正在读一本书的第一章第一行, whose pages are infinite…” 这本书的页数是无限的…” I do not know who wrote those words, 我不知道是谁写的, but I have always liked them as a reminder 可我很喜欢这句话,它提醒我们 ...

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新概念英语初中早读 (57)守时

Punctuality 守时 To the punctual means to do what you should do on time. 守时的意思是准时去做你该做的事。 A punctual person is never late for his appointments, 一个守时的人有按时做事的习惯,约会从来不会迟到。 which is especially important in the current fast- developing society. 这一点在目前这个高速发展的社会中尤其重要。 To workers,time is money.To s...

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新概念英语初中早读 (35)伟大的朋友

A Great Friend 伟大的朋友 As I am now a senior high school student, I have a great many friends, 尽管我现在已经是一个高中生了,有很多朋友。 but there is one whom I prize over all the rest. 但有一个朋友是我一生该珍重的。 I first made his acquaintance when I began to go to school. 当我刚迈进校门时就和他相识了, He has been my constant companion ever si...

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新概念英语初中早读 (36)科学,是善还是恶

Science,Good or Evil 科学,是善还是恶 Science has brought many changes to the whole of society, 就我们所知,科学是整个社会发生了变化, especially to our lives in recent years. 尤其是近些年来对我们的生活影响甚深。 And at the same time the debate regarding the good and evil effects of science 同时,关于生活的正面影响和负面效应的争论 has gained wide att...

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新概念英语初中早读 (45)在邮局

At the Post Office 在邮局 This was what happened to a Frenchman who lived in England 这是一个发生在居住英国的 and didn’t know English very well. 而英语不太好的法国人身上的故事。 One day,he went into a post office with his letter. 一天他去邮局寄信 He bought a stamp and gave it together with his letter, 他买了一张邮票,将邮票和信一起 to the...

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新概念英语初中早读 (59)说说乐观与悲观

On Optimism and Pessimism 说说乐观与悲观 There are two types of people in the world. 世上有两种人, Although they have equal degrees 他们有些方面程度相同 of health and wealth and the other comforts of life, 健康,财富以及生活的舒适等方面, one becomes happy, while the other becomes miserable. 然而一种人心情舒畅,而另一种人却满腹惆怅。 This aris...

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新概念英语初中早读 (37)健康与财富

Wealth and Health 健康与财富 Some think that wealth means everything. 有些人认为财富就是一切。 In their eyes,they can accomplish anything with enough money. 在他们眼中,只要有足够多的钱,什么事都能得到解决。 They will take big risks to make money 他们中的一些人不惜冒险求财, only with the result that they get neither wealth nor health. 结果既没有...

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新概念英语初中早读 (60)我心目中的英雄

My Hero 我心目中的英雄 My father was my hero,throughout my life. 我父亲是我的英雄,在我一生从未改变。 The father of eight children,he saw his share of strife. 身为八个孩子的父亲,他清楚自己的重任。 When I was very little,he appeared to be so large. 但我还是小不点,他显得是如此高大。 He was a man of great strength both physically and in the mind, ...

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新概念英语初中早读 (63)毕业赠言

Words of Advice at Graduation 毕业赠言 Graduates and my fellow students, 诸位毕业同学: You are all leaving you Alma Mater now. 你们现在要离开母校了。 I have no gift to present to you all except a piece of advice. 我没有什么礼物送给你们,只好送你们一句话吧。 What I would like to advice is that you”Don’t give up your study.” 这句...

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新概念英语初中早读 (53)豌豆公主

The Princess on the Pea 豌豆公主 There was once a prince. 从前有位王子。 He wanted a princess but it had to be a true princess! 他想娶一位公主,不过非得是一位真正的公主! So he journeyed all around the world to find one, 于是他走遍天下寻找, but no matter where he went,something was wrong. 可是无论走到哪儿,都是阴差阳错。 There was plenty of pr...

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新概念英语初中早读 (65)孩子眼中的世界

Children’s Eyes 孩子眼中的世界 What kind of world is it my friend that little children see? 朋友,透过孩子的眼睛他们看到的是怎样的世界 I wonder if they see God first because they just believe? 我不知道他们最先看到的,是不是上帝因为他们相信上帝 Do they see strength in caring eyes who watch them as they play 在玩耍的时候,他们有没有透过那些关爱的眼...

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新概念英语初中早读 (67)爱的哲理

Love Philosophy 爱的哲理 The fountains mingle with the river; And the rivers with the ocean, 泉水流入江河江河与海洋汇聚, The winds of heaven mix forever with a sweet emotion; 空中的清风彼此吹拂满怀着柔情蜜意。 Nothing in the world is single. All things by a law divine 世上万物都不会形单影只,而是遵循着一条神圣规律 In one another’s being mingle...

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新概念英语初中早读 (47)触目惊心的账单

Shocking Bill 触目惊心的账单 A young man had a new girlfriend,whom he wanted to impress 一年轻人新交了一位女朋友,为了给她留下好的印象 so he invited her to go to a world-famous restaurant with him one evening. 一天晚上他邀请女朋友去世界闻名的饭店吃饭。 They dined wonderfully and had numerous drinks; 他们吃了顿丰盛的饭菜并且还喝了各种各样的饮料。 they...

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