Unit 1
1. 我们的计算机系统出了毛病,但我觉得问题不大。
We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.
2. 父亲去世的时候我还小,不能独立生活。就在那时,家乡的父老接过了教育我的责任。
My father died when I was too young to live on my own. It was then that the elders in my hometown took over the responsibility of educating me.
Unit 2
生活中的困扰
Living With Regrets
Regrets. We all have them. They can range from minor inconsiderate acts to major life-changing decisions. But no matter what they are, we can learn to live with them.
Unit 3
Mr. Doherty Builds His Dream Life In America
Many people have a romantic idea of life in the countryside. Many living in towns dream of starting up their own farm, of finding a place where they can live close to nature and be self-sufficient. Mr. Doherty was one of those dreamers. He came to America with nothing but a few dollars in his pocket, but he had a vision of a better life. With hard work and determination, he built a dream life for himself.
Unit 4
一位忙碌经纪人的浪漫史
The Romance of a Busy Broker
1. 九点半时,股票经纪人哈维·麦克斯韦尔在年轻女速记员的陪同下精神抖擞地走进办公室,他事务所里的机要秘书皮彻那通常毫无表情的脸上不禁露出一丝好奇和诧异。麦克斯韦尔简短地说了声“早啊,皮彻”,便冲向他的办公桌,仿佛要跃过去似的。接着,他就一头扎进一大堆等着他处理的信件和电报里。
2. 哈维·麦克斯韦尔是个工作狂。他喜欢忙碌,喜欢在快节奏的生活中寻找刺激。他常常告诉他的朋友们,他喜欢那种“钱从天上来”的感觉。
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