Unit 7 Choices in LifeTake Risks When There's No Dangerby Wallace Wilkins[1] Many of us have grown up with warnings to be careful. When people leave one another, for example, they often say, "Take care." Taking these words seriously could inhibit your development. Imagine how differently you might have developed if your friends and family said to you, "Take risks."[2] Pause to consider how different you might be. Do you imagine that if you take more risks in the future you will be extremely successful? Or does the thought cross your mind that you might become physically injured or harmed?[3] When dealing with risks, many people often believe that risk brings danger. This is because our language confuses danger with the possibilities of discomfort or disapproval that risk brings. When considering taking a risk, some people will imagine:[4] "If I'm not careful, he'll kill me!"[5] "I would just die!"[6] "I'd fall to pieces!"[7] Can you think of similar expressions? If you color your thoughts about the future with alarming thoughts, you will inhibit your action. However, those alarms are false alarms.[8] Those mistaken expressions do not describe what actually happens when you try to change something. You are not likely to be killed or fall to pieces. If the outcome isn't what you had hoped, you may experience some mild discomfort, and that's all. Mild discomfort is part of the risk for achieving final success.[9] When those strong expressions bother you, you won't take a risk. The only things that will be "killed" are your initiative, your confidence, and your advancement.[10] You can advance your career by knowing the differences between risk and danger. Here's the difference: Risk is when an outcome is uncertain. Danger is when your flesh will be torn.[11] Some new ideas succeed. Some don't. The risk of failure does not make the future dangerous. Your flesh will not get torn during most changes.[12] For many people, public speaking is a great example of confusing risk with danger. I know a manager who used to be frightened by the thought of speaking in front of an audience. Of course, he did not know what the outcome would be before his first speech. Instead of thinking that it was only a risk, he created excessive anxiety as if it was dangerous. Even though he knew it was not likely, he imagined that the audience mightthrow objects at him, or attack him like an angry crowd.[13] While anxious, he took the risk and gave his first speech. He found that the audience was casually supportive. With his new skill, he has developed into a more positive, successful leader. He still makes a few mistakes during his speeches. But no audience has ever torn his flesh![14] Each time you do something new or different, you are faced with a risk. The next time you face uncertainty about the future, separate risk from danger. If you know that danger is likely, I suggest that you avoid the dangerous situation unless you know that you can manage the danger.[15] If you determine that danger is not likely, then think about possible results that may occur in the future. If it seems the future is safe, put your plans into practice. You don't have to be certain about what will happen before you take action.[16] You can use these danger-free, risk-taking strategies immediately. The next time you leave someone, notice if the other person says, "Take care." Surprise your friend by saying "Take risks!"没有危险时请冒险1 我们许多人从小到大一直被提醒要小心谨慎。
人生的危机时刻英语作文Crisis is an inevitable part of life. It is the moment when we face challenges that seem insurmountable and overwhelming. Crisis can come in various forms, such as financial, health, career, relationship, or personal. It is during these moments that we are tested, and our true strength and resilience are revealed.One of the most challenging crises I faced in my life was during my college years. I was struggling with mystudies and felt like I was falling behind my peers. I hada part-time job to support myself, which left me withlittle time to focus on my studies. I was also dealing with personal issues that affected my mental health. I felt lost, hopeless, and desperate.During this period, I realized that I needed to make some changes in my life. I sought help from my professors and counselors, who provided me with guidance and support.I also made a conscious effort to prioritize my studies andcut back on my work hours. I started to exercise regularly and practice mindfulness to improve my mental health.It was not an easy journey, and there were times when I wanted to give up. However, I persevered and pushed through the challenges. I learned the importance of resilience,self-care, and seeking help when needed. Eventually, I graduated with honors and landed a job in my field of study.Looking back, I realized that crisis can be a turning point in our lives. It can be an opportunity for growth,self-discovery, and transformation. It is during these moments that we can tap into our inner strength and overcome the obstacles that once seemed impossible. Crisis can also teach us valuable lessons and prepare us forfuture challenges.In conclusion, crisis is a natural part of life that we cannot avoid. However, we can choose how we respond to it. We can either let it defeat us or use it as a catalyst for growth. It is during these moments that we can discover our true potential and become the best version of ourselves.。
毕业季经典短句英文毕业季经典短句英文：1. Graduation is not the end, it's just the beginning of a new chapter.毕业并不是结束，而是一个新篇章的开始。
2. Remember where you came from, but don't be afraid to pursue where you want to go.记住你来自哪里，却不要害怕追寻你想去的地方。
3. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.未来属于那些相信梦想之美的人。
4. The road to success is always under construction.成功的道路永远都在建设中。
5. Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.相信自己，相信自己拥有的一切。
要知道，你内心存在着超越任何困难的东西。
6. Graduation is the first step into a larger world.毕业是迈向更广阔世界的第一步。
7. Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.你的教育就是你人生的预演。
8. The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.教育的根苦，但果甜。
9. Don't be afraid to take risks, for the greatest risk in life is not taking any risks.不要害怕冒险，因为人生中最大的风险就是不冒险。
New words & phrases:1. risk: possibility of bad result; venture•take a risk/risks•at risk: in dangere.g. You really are at risk if you do not wear a seat-belt.risk: v. to place sth. in dangere.g. Firefighters risk their lives to save people and their property.2. disorder: a situation things or people are untidy•in order ---- in disordere.g. Everything was in disorder, but nothing seemed to be stolen.3. alter: change sth. or make sth. changee.g. It’s still the same book. Only the cover has been altered.You can alter appearance of a room by moving the furniture.4. infectious: an infectious illness can be passed from one person to another•high infectious•n. infection v. infect: to give sb. a disease5. exception: sb. or sth. that is not included in a general statement•with the exception of: apart frome.g. Everyone was tired, with the exception of John.6. overweight: over- is a prefix before a noun, a verb, an adjective with the meaning of " too much".over-active; over-careful; over-confidence; overtime; over-emphasize; over-crowded7. celebrate: 1) to do sth. special for a particular event or occasione.g. We celebrated the New Year with a party.2) to praise sb. in speech or writinge.g. She was celebrated as one of the best dancers.adj. celebrated: famous8. fortune: 1) a large amount of money2) chance, good lucke.g. fortune smiles on sb.: sb. is very lucky, everything is good for sb.adj. fortunate9. inherit: pass down from one generation to the nextinherit sth. from sb.:e.g. He has inherited a fortune from his rich uncle.10. anticipate: 1) to expect sth. to happene.g. Sales are better than anticipated.2) to be ready for sth. before it happense.g. A good waiter can anticipate a customer’s needs.n. anticipation11. reduce: to make sth. smaller or lesse.g. We must reduce our spending by 15%.n. reduction12. evident: obvious•self-evident: clearly true and needing no more proof13. assume: to supposee.g. It may be safely assumed that there is no animal life on Mars.14. individual: adj. single or personal n. a single personn. individuality: the quality which makes sb. or sth. different from all otherse.g. Her work shows great individuality.15. alike: alike adj. & adv.e.g. The two office buildings are alike in size and shape.He treats everyone alike.16. despite: prep. in spite ofe.g. Despite the differences in their ages, they are close friends.17. guarantee: promise sth. will happen, make sth. certain; protect sth./sb.e.g. The manufacturers guarantee the watch for 3 years. •guarantee...from / againste.g. His insurance guaranteed him against / from money loss in case of fire.18. for better or worse: whatever happense.g. He promised to be with her, for better or worse.19. make sure: to be certain, to be suree.g. Please make sure that the house is properly locked.20. make sense: to make sth. reasonablee.g. This message doesn't make sense.21. on the other handon the one hand ... on the other ( hand ) ...e.g. On the one hand, we are good friends ; on the other, we are rivals.Pre-reading tasks:List three things that you can do to keep fit or live longer.Advice from experts:1. “Activity is life; stagnation is death.”Choose to do exercise that suits you well regularly.2. Lead a well regulated life, or a balanced life of work and leisure.3. Maintain a balanced and healthy diet.4. Deal with stress properly.5. Avoid smoking and drug abuse.6. Stay away as much as you can from chemicals.7. Do all you can to preserve the environment.8. Maintain a good personal hygiene.9. Seek advice on health from doctors or other medical professions. Identify the main ideas of each part.Part 1: Introduction --- What we choose to eat can influence our health—for better or worse.Each one of us is born with a certain risk of getting diseases such as lung cancer or heart disease.•be born with: to come into being with birthe.g. He was born with a good memory.Jenny was born with heart problems.•such as / such ... as: for example[compare]e.g. They exported fruits such as oranges and apples.They exported such fruits as oranges and apples.[paraphrase] It is potential (possible) for each one of us to have the diseases like lung cancer or heart disease.•course: n. spread, directione.g. The course of the argument suddenly changed.He is looking at the map that shows the courses of the chief rivers. •have something to do with / not have anything to do with / have nothing to do withe.g. I have nothing to do with the party.Tom said he didn't want to have anything to do with the new boy. •affect: v. to have an effect one.g. The crop was severely affected by the recent heavy rain.Questions: What are the risks that we are born with?A: •We are born with certain risks of getting diseases such as lung cancer or heart diseases.•Every one is exposed to the danger of getting disease from the moment of birth. The danger of getting disease is inherent in human beings.Question: What can people do to avoid the risks?A: •change/alter the way we live, the food we eat or stop doing things that are harmful to our health•get more exercise, don’t smoke, drink less alcohol, etc.Part 2: Exceptions don’t break the rule --- Although our life is more or less determined by the genes inherited from our parents, how we live can influence how long we live.•Exceptions don't break the rule.[paraphrase] As a general rule, it's a truth acknowledged by people. Every rule has some exceptions, but these exceptions are not the mainstream. For example, some people may live a long life without keeping healthy habits. So, if you happen to see a man of long life who has not had good healthy habits, don't take it to be a universal truth.•hear about:e.g. I have never heard about the planes being delayed.•there is no certain way of anticipating: There is no way of doing sth.e.g. There is no way of discovering the truth.other similar patterns:There is no need for sb. to do...There is no question of something /that.. Question: What is the rule in the writer’s mind when he says “Exceptions don’t break the rule”? And what is the exception he is referring to?A: •The rule implied in the passage: we should choose food wisely, don’t smoke, and take some exercise regularly. (Don’t be overweight, don’t smoke, don’t drink excessively, get plenty of exercise.)•The exception implied in the passage: the old man, even though he violated the principles of good habits, lived a long life. (Some people may live a long life without keeping healthy habits. If you happened to see a man of long life who has not had good habits, don’t take it to be a universal truth.)Question: If we can’t change our genes, then what can we do to keep fit?A: •Eat wisely•Maintain good habitsPart 3: Never too early --- It’s never too early to eat a good diet and live a healthier life. Changing to a good diet may improve the condition.•The implied meaning of the title "Never too early": On the one hand, it is never too early to change to eat a good diet and live a healthier life; on the other hand, it is never too late to change to a healthier way of living.Question: What do people mean when they say “It’s never too early/late to do a certain thing”? And why?A: •For “never too early to …”: Change your eating habits to a healthier diet.Reason: once you realize you are following an unhealthy diet, a lot of damage may already have been done.•For “never too late to …”: Switch to a healthier way of eating/ or change a bad habitReason: Good diet or habits may make a difference to restore health/may improve the condition.Part 4: Individual variation --- As no two people are exactly alike, there is no fixed formula for a diet good for everyone. Besides, the disease patterns are different from person to person. However, doctors can’t say that certain ways of eating will be good for health.•just as ... so ...e.g. Just as I hate Mr. Green, so I dislike his wife.Just as they should throw away their prejudice, so we must be prepared to accept their good faith.•find out sth. / find sth. out: to come to knowfind out sb. / find sb. out: to discover that sb. has done wronge.g. I need to find out exactly what went wrong.We found out that it was his birthday and so decided to buy him a small present.He lived in dread of being found out.•have their disease patterns monitoredhave sth done: to let someone else doe.g. You need to have your hair cut.He had his room painted green.•say: v. to determinee.g. No one can say how long the strike will last .•certain: adj. not named, stated, or describede.g. There is a certain John Smith waiting for you.•far more: much, considerablye.g. You have done far better than I did.Question: What is the main idea of the last section “Individual variation”?A: •No two people are exactly alike•There is No universal formula for a good diet•Disease patterns are different from person to person.•No safe way to anticipate who will have what disease•Certain diets or life habits are good for health. This is a scientifically proven fact.Summarize the whole passagePeople are constantly influenced by what they eat, but we can bring down the risk of heart attack and lung cancer, if we can keep a healthier way of eating. The influence of diet varies according to the genes of people. There is someone who can eat high-fat foods, smoke and drink to enjoy his old age, but you may not necessarily have his good fortune. So we should choose low-fat, healthier diet and exercise to reduce the risk of getting diseases to its lowest.。
