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一大立党,二大立纲,三大国共要合作,四大领导工农忙,八七枪杆出政权,古田军队要增强,遵义军事与组织,瓦窑堡一起来抗日,洛川全面来抗战,减租减息是关键,六届六中马中化,七大确定毛领导,七届二中转城市,三中一化三改阶段和路线，十三大终于研究好,后来(十四大)市场经济有目标,小平思想成指导,十五大跨世纪,十六大三代表,三中科学发展观,四中和谐最重要1.人民大学考研难度：难（公平，招生规模不大）优势：全国重点,在大学里，金融学的整体实力最强，从早年的黄达到现在的周升业都是金融学的有名人物；各个分科目实力平均，不论是货币银行，证券投资还是国际金融都有一手.地区优势明显,学生素质高。
劣势：官场气息浓厚，思想守旧，老师因为在北京，无心教学，只想出名,常在中央台抛头露面，学校在北京好象算比较破.2.五道口考研难度：难（公平招生规模60人左右）优势：人民银行的嫡系，这一点优势无与伦比，学生水平高，基础条件好（费用也高）注重实际，容易找到工作。
劣势：学校太小，没有大学的气氛，官僚思想严重。
没有固定的老师。
3.西南财经大学考研难度：较难（比较公平，招生规模大：250人左右）优势：全国重点,金融学中的货币银行学在全国最强，从他的硕士招生规模就可以看出来，校园环境好，清净。
同学多，金融系统里校友多，以后有好处。
劣势：不注重数学，思想保守，区位没有优势，近些年走下坡路。
4.上海财经大学考研难度：难（比较公平参加联考招生规模100人左右）优势：全国重点,证券学好，货币银行，国际金融一般，保险也可以，区位优势明显。
劣势：金融学历史短，原来隶属财政部，没有金融学传统，老师水平一般（有一两个还行，比如戴国强）5.北京大学考研难度：难（但是我听说在北京每年都有漏题，不知道是不是真的。
有两个院招金融学硕士，招生规模一般，不大。
）优势：中国最好的大学之一，不用别的，只要是北大，出来就不愁。
地方好，学校景色建设好。
劣势：金融学一般，没有什么高人，经济学家一群，但在金融学方面也只是说说而已，没有什么建树。
A Question of RightsUnfortunately , a crime was about to be committed but at that moment Lesley was unaware of the impending(即将发生的,迫近的) event , which would affect her life so drastically(极端地,彻底地) for the next years .For the moment at least, her holiday at the cottage had been ideal. She had spent many idle hours relaxing on the deck , reading ,eating a sandwich when she was hungry and in the evening watching the sky turn from brilliant orange to peach and finally to pale purple , eventually the light becoming dim . It was about this time that the mist would begin to rise from the cool water hiding in the dense forest that hugged(环绕,拥抱) the shoreline(海岸线). Late evening dew(露水) glistened(闪耀,反光) on every bush and soon the loons' (潜鸟) call would resound (回响) across the water . She decided to take on last dip in the lake. As the cool night air touchedher arms. She gave a little shiver and decided it was time to move inside.This was to be her last evening alone as Jeff, her former mate,would be returning Zac to her early in the morning. As the case in many marriages these days, problems had arisen between Lesley and Jeff, but they did not extend to Zac. He was a good kid, just entering kindergarten. The couple had come to a mutual agreement, as dictated by the legal custody(监管,保管) agreement.It stated that each parent wouldshare Zac's care every second weekend and this had been her weekend to be alone.Jeff was an architect, with a high-profile reputation, who worked in downtown Toronto, a partner in a private corporation which mostly did consultant work for the university. Lesley’s company had been hired to advertise the new science complex in order to raise corporate(公司的) money for the proposed building. She liked her work and she harbored a secret ambition to manage her division of the company some day.After a whirlwind(旋风般的) courtship(求爱,热恋) and a fairytale wedding the couple had settled down to an urban lifestyle. However, after three years and one child the dreamlike marriage came smashing down. One disadvantage(不利条件) of being young and ambitious(有抱负的) was that both of them needed to devote untold hours to their busy schedules. As a result of these late hours, Lesley became suspicious(猜疑的) of Jeff’s after hours activities. She accused him of making her part of a love triangle. The whole miserable scene was to set the proceedings(过程,诉讼,诉讼程序) for an ugly(不愉快的) divorce in motion.Daydreaming(幻想,白日梦) about those earlier days would not help tonight. So with a shrug of her shoulders she tackled the advertising assignment she needed to complete. Tomorrow would be a busy day with Zac arriving home.The next day, as the morning wore on, Lesley became more and more agitated(烦躁), and her mood became apprehensive(忧虑的,不安的), when Jeff did not appear. Whennoon hour arrived and he still had not appeared, she started making some phone calls. None of their mutual friends had either seen or talked with Jeff that day. Until today, Jeff had always been very punctual about returning the boy at the appointed time. Lesley felt a knot forming in her stomach as a crazy thought persisted at the back of her mind. She was absolutely sure something was wrong.Jeff sat with his head bowed. He was undecided what to do. The domestic arrangement with his former wife was proving to be awkward. He was frustrated at being able to see his son only on weekends and felt he was always making concessions to accommodate(适应,迁就) Lesley’s work schedule. Every meeting was turning into a competition for the boy’s affection. His one desire was to take Zac away for good. The enormous decision to undertake this plan appeared to be presenting itself. Today he would depart for a conference in California. This appeared to be a marvelous opportunity to take the boy and leave the country for good. He bet that he could pack sufficient baggage into his vehicle and then disappears across the border, gaining entry the U.S.A. He gave little thought to whatsoever of the fact this act could lead to his conviction if he was tracked down by the cops.Meanwhile, for Lesley the nightmare continued to unfold(展现,显露) as the reality of the situation deepened. After 48 hours, the spokesman for the district police department assured her they would investigate Zac’s disappearance. Her faith that justice would be realized was faint. The shock of the past two days’ events made her realize that possibly her son would become one more statistic in the missing children file. The police completed a preliminary survey after asking hundreds of detailed(详细的) questions. Hot lines proved fruitless(无结果的).Meanwhile, over the next year there were countless visits and interviews at the police station and her home. The police appeared to be making no progress in tracking Zac’s whereabouts(行踪). As the days passed, Lesley’s frustration(挫败) mounted and she felt a sense of alarm. Eventually, she decided to take the initiative in continuing the search and she began to use well-established child find agencies. At times, boosted by hopes, she appeared to be on the right trail with a sense of disgust, but her hopes were dashed at the final moment. These obstacles hope. After Zac’s picture was circulated nationwide, telephone calls followed from strangers reporting sightings(被看见的人或事物) of a Zac look alike. Month by month her plan evolved into a campaign equal to a full-scale battle plan. She paid an exceedingly high fee for specialized help, such as the services of an attorney. Lesley became determined to target every major city where Jeff normally contracted business. As the months slopped by, Lesley’s exhaustion became noticeable in her eyes. Her cheeks became hollow pits. Most days she felt as though she did not have an ounce of energy left because proof of Zac’s existence seemed impossible to find.Another year passed and her hopes dimmed. Unexpectedly, late in August a promising lead brought her to Los Angeles.The interior of the bar was dark. Her quest to locate Jeff and Zac had taken two years. She had paid private investigators in American currency to help her locate her ex-husband. In her handbag she carried the necessary proof that would identify her to the authorities if she was successful in being able to bring Zac home again,to Canada. She had been impatient for this moment to arrive for so long and yet now she just wanted to secure her son with a minimum of fuss. Now, right on cue, a tall stranger slipped into the bar and sat down. One glimpse told her it was Jeff. He looked weary(疲劳的) and older but definitely familiar. A chill ran up her spine(脊椎,脊柱). Close to success, she refused to concede defeat. It was the time to remedy the enormous sadness. This time she wanted a guarantee of success. She stared straight ahead with a vacant look, trying to grasp the important moment. Vivid scenes, from the pass two years’ search, flashed(思想等的闪现) through her mind.The following day, happily for Lesley, the headline of the local paper read, “Father turns over child, Mother slams system.”Lesley and Zac’s subsequent life could now resume some form of normalcy(正常状态), however, the stress and strain of the past two years would always remain as a part of this renewed relationship in the memory.One ChanceThe tiny antique silver pin lay in my hand. I stared hard at the solemn face looking back at me from the oval frame. I was looking for some resemblance between my ancestor and myself. Her brow was broad and strong, the eyes kind and forgiving. She wore a stiff black bonnet(无边小圆软帽), a high white collar and a coarsely woven shawl(披肩) around her shoulders. In examining her face more closely, maybe I could identify some similarity around the eyes and the nose. An inner strength shone from the eyes of this diminutive lady who had helped lead her family from Ireland to the New World.The times, in Ireland during the 1770’s, were difficult for everyone. John and Lily Love and all the tenants(租地者,佃户) of the Barren’s Court Estate were suffering after terrible floods destroyed their crops. The landlord was generous in allowing the land rent to fall into arrears(拖欠,还款), due to the difficult times. However, as weather conditions continued to worsen, the little family became pessimistic and felt desperate about the direction of their lives. Nearly every family at this time had at least one member of their family who had left for the New World. The ugly face of famine was lurking(潜藏,潜伏) everywhere. It was not possible with one acre of arable(可耕作的) land to make a living.Late one night, after the children were in bed, John and Lily discussed the possibility of making a reservation aboard a sailing ship bound for America. John had noticed a poster in the town square, that posted by a ship’s owner trying to recruit people for his ship. John knew that conditions aboard ship would not be ideal for Lily, her new infant son and the two elder boys; however, she acknowledged that settling in America would be the only way for the family to gain some independence and to earn a living. More importantly, it was rumored that land was free in the new country. Lily gave her consent to leave.In port, the sailing ship, Hannah, under the command of Captain Mitchell lay at anchor. The adventure of crossing the Atlantic Ocean bound for Philadelphia would take two to three months. Passengers were assured there would be the best provisions and plenty of barrels of fresh water. Storms could be fierce and living conditions below deck would be primitive. John joined the long queue and eventually after a lengthy wait, reached the revenue table. He affixed(签署名字) his signature to the contract promising to pay five pounds per person for berths(卧铺) aboard ship. The clerk returned the receipt to John indicating that the sum of money had been paid.Once under sail the three hundred passengers found themselves crowded intomiserable conditions. The smell of so many people crowded together was offensive. The breadth of the vessel was narrow and the headroom(净空,头上空间) below deck minimal.As the tiny craft sailed out of Lough Foyle, and entered the Atlantic Ocean, it started to roll ominously(不吉利的) and those aboard wondered if they would survive the long voyage ahead or be swallowed up by the enormous waves. Seasickness(晕船) was everywhere and people had no appetite. The food, instead of being of high quality as promised, was too often rotten and the water was brackish(有咸味的).Eventually, the winds lessened and the Captain was able to set his sights towards America and become ably steering the ship on an even course(航线). Eight weeks later, plus on day, the Hannah made landfall(着陆) and the Love family disembarked(离船上岸) in America and became American newest immigrants. Gazing at the mainland after so many days of sailing was indeed a glorious sight. The difficult days aboard ship seemed worthwhile. Porters hurried along the docks pushing baggage. Little girls with ribbons in their hair scanned the ship’s decks hoping to get a first glimpse of their father arriving. It seemed to Lily that it took forever to register and to pass through immigration.John said that he would go ahead to scout out some land in the far west of the state. He would push on to the frontier with a bunch of other Irish chaps. Lily and the children could follow more slowly, harnessing the horse and cart to convey their scanty(贫乏的,少的) possessions. The stuff in the cart would include a kettle, dishes, blankets, a chair, a bucket and an axe.There was a perception by the government at this time that the feisty(易怒的,好斗的) Irish would resist any hostile natives refusing to retreat and thus maintaining the western boundary. The Irish, too, were pleased to settle as far away from the government as possible. Instead of purchasing land, they would “squat(占据)” on the property erecting only a temporary, humble shelter to stave off(遮挡) the weather. Once their families arrived, they would inspire the men to build proper cabins. Neither fancy nor elegant, these log structures would be their first real homes. Property boundaries at this time were not marked out with iron rods or stakes in a standard fashion, but rather designated(标明,标出) by natural objects such as rocks, trees and creeks. Confusion and disputes must often have followed later, when these survey points disappeared.After exploring the area around Shirley’s burg, John and his sons rode over Sandy Ridge to survey the property below Black Log Mountain. It was here in a long narrow valley they decided to settle. The valley became known then, and is still called Love’s valley today.At the time, drums were used to forewarn(预先警告) that the natives were going to capture the forts(城堡), which guarded the western frontier. Daily life in this new land, for the early settlers, was harsh and difficult. First they needed to tame the land, chopping down trees, in order to be able to plant crops. At times they needed to defend their land and be wary(机警的) of attacks from wild animals, such as wolves and bears. Mosquito bites caused severe reactions of swelling and itchiness(痒痒). Once the work was done, neighbors would gather for an occasional social function. The children would play for hours chasing butterflies and looking for birds’ nests. The boys would catch frogs and then tease(戏弄) the girls with them. There would be a delicious picnic lunch spread on the grass. John asked Lily to bring some freshly squeezed lemon juice for the picnic. He found the sour taste of lemonade(柠檬汽水) was refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Some of the men would have a drink of homemade(自制的) in the moonshine before striking up a tune on thefiddle(小提琴). Square dancing was popular among the young people and the young lads would leap up to dance with the eligible(中意的,合格的) young ladies. Rivals for a young lady’s hand in marriage would tend to compete to walk her home at the end of an evening. The romantic times were few and contrasted sharply with the stern reality of everyday life.Neighbors were also few and Lily found she was very lonely. She looked forward to the occasional visits of the minister, Robert Ayers, who was a Methodist circuit rider. Meetings would be held in fields or small barns, three to four times a year. At other times neighbor women from over the mountain would meet to make quilts(被子), blankets and cushions and to gossip(聊天) about their respective lives. They would share their secret fears regarding their new lives, their hopes for their children’s future and enjoy each other’s companionship(友谊,伴侣关系).Twenty years slipped by and John Love died at the early age of 47. Several years later, son James and his family, as well as widow Lily, his Mother, made the decision to leave Pennsylvania and settle in Canada. They made the arduous(困难的,艰巨的) trek(旅行) over Indian trails, crossing the Niagara River to settle in what we now call Ontario.I am a Canadian. Having traced my roots and followed in the footsteps of these early settlers, I feel a sense of gratitude to my ancestors who faced extreme difficulties and severe hardship to settle in a new land. Liberty, then and in today’s world, is a priceless inheritance(遗产).Once more, I glanced at the silver pin before returning it to the velvet(丝绒的) box. Once again, I questioned, “What did I inherit from my Love ancestors?”I realize the answer has been revealed while writing this story. I have determination, strength, loyalty and a love of adventure. This is my inheritance.A Man and His CastleLa Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted[使用魔法迷惑] Castle) is one of the most remarkable displays of power and passion in the world. This marvelous tourist site now known as Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is better known as Hearst Castle. It is located six hours south of San Francisco and five hours north of Los Angeles. Sheltered by the mountains in northern San Luis Obispo County, the complex of 165rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces(露台), pools, fountains and footpaths draws approximately 800,000 visitors annually. To understand the castle, you have to understand the man who built it, William Randolph Hearst. And to understand the man, you have to understand the land upon which he built his dream.Born on April 29, 1863, William Randolph Hearst was the only child of Gorge Hearst and his wife, Phoebe. George was a multimillionaire(千万富翁) who amassed(积聚) his fortune through partnerships(合作关系) in three of the ever largest mining discoveries of copper, silver, and gold ores. In 1865, George began to accumulate parcels of land by obtaining 46,000 acres of the Piedra Blanco Ranch on California’s Central Coast. There he began a successful cattle ranch(大农场), eventually enlarging it to 250,000 acres stretching 50 miles along the coast.William loved the ranch where he spent his summer vacations as a youngster and a youth, playing in the rugged canyons(峡谷), descending the cliffs and camping in colorful Arab-style tents in the mountains with his family.Phoebe was delighted in exposing her darling child to the beauties and wonders of the world and spared no expense doing so. During one of their adventures, an18-month tour of the historic palaces and castles of Europe, William began a lifelong love of collecting. With his first acquisitions, German picture books, he embarked(着手,开始工作) on a 78-year session of excessive spending. He confessed to a love of the finer things in life and, as he had a bottomless(不见底的) purse, would never deny himself anything he wanted.In 1887, while William was at Harvard University, he decided to take over the small newspaper, the San Francisco Examiner, which his father had accepted as payment for a gambling(赌博) debt several years earlier. George would have preferred that his son be involved in the mining and ranching interests, but William declined this offer and was given ownership of the Examiner in March 1887. He was determined to increase the popularity(普遍,流行) of the paper and acquire the best equipment and writers available.William’s resolve to succeed inspired him to publish juicy(有趣的) tales of vice and stories full of drama and motivation(积极性,动机). In 1895, he purchased the New York Morning Journal, putting him in direct competition with the distinguished(杰出的) Joseph Pulitzer and a circulation(传播,发行) war began.Both the Hearst and Pulitzer newspapers started to include sensational(耸人听闻的) stories about the Cuban Insurrection(起义). The stories greatly exaggerated claims of Spanish troops placing Cubans in concentration camps, forcing them to live under substandard conditions, disease-ridden, starving and dying. This style of reporting became known as “Yellow Journalism(新闻事件)”. The newspapers were transformed as the scope of the news broadened and became less conservative. Circulation soared as the public could get enough of the banner headlines and abundant illustrations. At the time, many people believed William actually might have initiated(开始,发动) the Spanish-American War to encourage sales. According to one report, when one of his correspondents, Frederick Remington, requested to return from Havana, William responded that if Remington would furnish the pictures, William would furnish the war. He was once quoted in an editorial as saying, “Make the news thorough Print all the news. Condense it if necessary. Frequently it is better when intelligently(聪明的) condensed.”Another classic example of his influence occurred when; merely months after he advocated political assassination(暗杀) in an editorial, American President McKinley was assassinated.As an intelligent and dynamic business man, William generated increased readership by employing some of the most talented(天才的) writers in the United States, recruiting figures from the literary community, like Mark Twain and Stephen Crane, and the previously mentioned illustrator, Frederick Remington. He also showed his initiative when he chartered a yacht(快艇), equipped it as a miniature(小型的) newspaper headquarters, anchored off the coast of Cuba, and led his army of reporters into the field.William’s interests led him to follow in his father’s footsteps, inspiring him to enter into politics. He was elected to the U.S. Congress as a senator representing the State of New York in 1902 and served until 1907. He was a candidate for the office of mayor of New York City and governor of New York State, but failed in both of these attempts.While honeymooning in Europe after his marriage to Millicent Wilson in 1903, he expanded his publishing empire with Motor Magazine. The Hearst Corporation grew to comprise a total of 12 newspapers, including the Examiner, and 25 magazines, including Cosmopolitan. Not satisfied with just his publishing enterprises, he expanded his business operations into radio, and later produced movie newsreels(新闻纪录片). (To Be Continued)This influential media giant was not without his faults. His prejudices were common knowledge. His career was blemished(玷污) by his offensive remarks about Spaniards, Japanese, Filipinos, and Russians. He printed lies, forged documents, falsified(歪曲) stories of violence, wrote provocative editorials, and published sensational cartoons and photographs to support his opinions.William hated minorities. He took advantage of every opportunity to heighten racial tensions. His real motive for his hatred of Mexicans may have been the loss of 800,000 acres of prime timber land to the Mexican outlaw(逃犯), Pancho Villa. His papers described them as marijuana-smoking, job-stealing, lazy, wicked, and violent degenerates(堕落). Some suggest he saw the Mexicans as a threat to his empire.During this period, William met and fell in love with a young actress, Marion Davies. Millicent, his wife and the mother of his five sons, including a set of twins, refused to dissolve the marriage, which obliged William to “live in sin” with the woman whom the tour guides refer to as his “friend” or “companion”.With the death of his mother in 1919, William inherited the beloved quarter-million-acre ranch. At first, he planned to build modest ranch house on his favorite campsite(野营的) but as he became more involved in the project, his vision of a monument to display his collections gained momentum(动力). Working closely with family architect, Julia Morgan, William created a glorious and extraordinary castle-like structure, blending Spanish, European, and Californian architectural styles. Huge warehouses(仓库) were built in San Simeon to store the shiploads of splendid antiques, including entire carved ceilings and walls hung with enormous tapestries(挂毯). They could be installed in the completed rooms. Landscaping integrated exotic(外来的,奇异的) plants, hedges, and trees with native flora(植物群落). As William was in his 60’s, he had the insight to know he couldn’t wait for them to grow, but he was optimistic. He ordered tons of fertile topsoil to cover the grounds to a depth of five feet and full-grown specimens of the plants were trucked up the mountain for planting.With thousands of acres of land covered with grassland, trees, natural ponds, and man-made reservoirs available for use, William stocked the estate with herds of rare oxen and deer, and flocks of sheep and lambs. These animals flourished as they were allowed to wander freely. Larger, more dangerous beasts, including tigers, ostriches, buffalo, yaks, emus, kangaroos, llamas, zebras and giraffes were enclosed in the largest private zoo in the world.The “complex” was ready for occupancy(占有) in 1927, but additions continued until 1947. Eventually it comprised the main house and three cottages, all of which are furnished with a variety of valuable antiques. Even the lavatories were specially equipped. William’s favorite room was said to be the library with its collections of more than 5,000 books, ancient Greek vases, and an antique Spanish ceiling suspended(悬挂的) by cables so it will sway in the event of an earthquake (all the antique furnishings and treasures are anchored as a precaution as this is earthquake country).In the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, William loved part-time at the estate with his mistress, Marion Davies. They entertained to an excessive extent. To be invited to the castle was a privilege. Movie stars, politicians, businessmen, and even royalty(皇室成员) were frequent guests. Many of these guests, including a British lord, Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Amelia Ear hart, and Charles Lindbergh, flew to the ranch, landing on the private(私人的) airstrip(飞机跑道).Life on the “hill” was never dull. The visitors stayed in the main house or the cottages, depending on their prominence(重要) or their intimacy(亲密) with thefamily and were free to roam(漫游) the grounds, go riding on their choice of horses on the property. Company was expected, however, to meet in the main drawing room at 7:30 p.m. sharp, principally (主要地) to amuse their host. Dinner was a formal affair beginning at 9:00 p.m. this meal was held in the immense dining room, the walls of which are lined with priceless panels from ancient European cathedrals (大教堂). Following dinner, movies were shown in the private theater, starting at 11:00.There were, however, three rules guests had to follow: do not get drunk; do not swear or tell off-color jokes; sleep in separate bedrooms if an unmarried couple. Food was not allowed in the rooms. If you wanted to eat, you could visit the kitchen…if you could find it.Although William was closely involved in all aspects of the construction and decoration of the mansion(大厦,宅邸), he continued his business and social interest. No stranger to scandal, in November 1924, he found himself in the topic of headlines. The most enduring rumor was that, during a party on his yacht, he had found Marion kissing Charlie Chaplin. In a fit of jealousy he took a shot at Chaplin, missed, and accidentally his Thomas Ince, killing him. However, even though the morning papers carried the story, the evening paper and successive editions printed that Ince had died of acute indigestion(消化不良).In 1945, William initiated the Hearst Foundation and created the California Charities Foundation in 1948 (the name was changed to the William Randolph Hearst Foundation soon after his death in 1951). The Great Depression took its toll on even the wealthiest and William Randolph Hearst was no exception. His fantastically(荒诞的) decadent lifestyle couldn’t last forever, and gradually his finances began to suffer, beginning the next chapter in the saga(传奇) of excesses. He came close to being bankrupt but Marion rescued him from debt, unselfishly selling her jewels and some other property to raise over a million dollars.In 1947, due to his poor health, he was forced to move permanently to Beverly Hills. Marion looked after him during this time, seldom leaving his side. When he died in 1951 at the age of 88, she was shunned(避开) by his family and forbidden to attend his funeral.The castle, its furnishings, the artworks in the gallery, and 127 acres of land were given to the state of California in 1957. Since that time, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has kept the castle open to tourists.Today a visit to the estate begins near the site of the old airstrip. Guests are transported to the top of the hill via bus. One can still see the signs giving wandering animals the “right-of-way” on the lanes. Deer, cattle, and sheep often halt the buses’ progress up or down the mountain as they meander(漫游) to the salt licks.Depending on the tour one chooses, guides escort(护送,陪同) the public through a variety of rooms, gardens, cottages, and pools. The luxury of a bygone(过去的) era is evident at every turn. From the moment you arrive at the stairway to the Neptune Pool until you bid farewell to your guides at the magnificent, golden and blue Roman Pool, you are reminded that a man had a dream. He had power and influence. Furthermore, he was prosperous enough to achieve his objectives and implement his dream.Yip Sang, a Chinese-CanadianThe British and Chinese signed the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, each providing their respective subjects with the right to benefit from full security and protection。
石雷鹏30个功能句搞得考研英语作文Shi Leipeng, known as the "30 Sentence Master," is a Chinese English teacher who has gained fame for his innovative approach to teaching English writing. With his unique method of using 30 versatile sentences, Shi Leipeng has revolutionized the way Chinese students approach English composition.One of the key aspects of Shi Leipeng's teaching method is the emphasis on using a small set of versatile sentences that can be adapted to fit a wide range of topics and contexts. By mastering these 30 sentences, students are able to quickly generate ideas, organize their thoughts, and write coherent and structured essays on any given topic.These 30 sentences cover a variety of functions, such as introducing an idea, providing examples, expressing opinions, comparing and contrasting, and concluding an argument. By mastering these essential functions, students are able to express themselves more effectively and confidently in their writing.Shi Leipeng's method has been widely praised for its simplicity and effectiveness. Many students have reported significant improvement in their English writing skills after applying his techniques. By focusing on mastering a small set ofversatile sentences, students are able to build a strong foundation for developing their writing skills further.In addition to his innovative teaching method, Shi Leipeng is also known for his engaging and motivational teaching style. He uses humor, real-life examples, and interactive activities to keep his students engaged and motivated. This approach has helped many students overcome their fear of writing and develop a real passion for the English language.Overall, Shi Leipeng's 30 Sentence method has had a profound impact on the way English writing is taught in China. By emphasizing the importance of mastering a small set of versatile sentences, he has helped countless students improve their writing skills and build confidence in expressing themselves in English. With his innovative approach and engaging teaching style, Shi Leipeng continues to inspire students and educators alike to strive for excellence in English writing.。
1、真是稀客。
You are really a rare visitor.2、你说的头头是道。
What you said sounded reasonable3、我真是反应迟钝。
I am really slow-minded.4、你把我给搞糊涂了。
You made me confused.5、罪有应得。
You deserved it.6、已经无法挽救了。
There is no way out.7、别跟自己过不去。
Don't give yourself too much pressure.8、你有话直说吧。
Just say it.9、这可不是三言两语的事。
It's not easy to explain in several words.10、天塌下来有我呢。
Nothing serious.It's up to me.11、车到山前必有路。
You will find a way.12、破财免灾嘛。
Lose money just to avoid misfortune.13、成事不足，败事有余。
Never make ,but always break. 14、别在这挖苦我了。
Don't make jokes about me.15、英雄所见略同。
Great minds think alike.16、让你破费了。
Thank you for inviting me.17、有点不怎么对劲儿。
There's something wrong here. 18、太阳从西边出来了。
It never happens to you.19、恭敬不如从命。
I had better follow your advice.20、你可别小看我。
Don't look down upon on me.外国人表达祝福就是牛！This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadne ss intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your e yes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, pat ience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.使我想起了周杰伦的开不了口:One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter.还有一句类似的表达：It hurts to love someone and not be loved in ret urn, but what is the most painful is to love someone and never find t he courage to let the person know how you feel.状语从句的魅力：When you smiled you had my undivided attention. When you laughed y ou had my urge to laugh with you. When you cried you had my urge t o hold you. When you said you loved me, you had my heart forever. 还有几句更牛:“When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you... When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you... When I kissed you, I was afraid to love you... N ow that I love you, I'm afraid to lose you.”“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yoursel f, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.”“Falling in love with someone isn't always going to be easy... Anger... t ears... laughter.. It's when you want to be together despite it all. Th at's when you truly love ano ther. I'm sure of it.”“If I never met you, I wouldn't like you. If I didn't like you, I woul dn't love you. If I didn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I d o, and I will.”“I don't wish to be everything to everyone, but I would like to be so mething to someone.”“Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you I had no control over.”一辈子都在用的初中结构: It takes a minute to have a crush on someon e, an hour to like someone and a day to love someone - but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.这才叫生活中的虚拟语气:If I never met you, I wouldn't like you. If I didn't like you, I wouldn't love you. If I didn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I do, and I will.动名词作主语：Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choic e, but falling in love with you I had no control over.英语：1、词汇方面：胡敏主编《核心词汇笔记》（其实是陈彩霞编的）*****，考研和六级、托福最大的不同就是考研考的是词汇的深度，所以这本书是不得不备的，原因是重点要掌握的词汇不多，就这些。
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考研英语词汇星火式巧记速记pdfTitle: Boost Your Vocabulary Skills with the Star-Fire Memory Method for the Postgraduate English Vocabulary Flash Memorization PDFAre you struggling to expand your English vocabulary for the upcoming postgraduate entrance exam? Look no further than the Star-Fire Memory Method for rapid memorization of essential English vocabulary. This ingenious technique, encompassed in the Postgraduate English Vocabulary Flash Memorization PDF, will revolutionize the way you learn and retain new words.The traditional method of rote memorization can betime-consuming and ineffective. However, the Star-Fire Memory Method adopts a more creative and engaging approach to vocabulary learning. By associating each word with vivid images, sounds, and emotions, this technique makes the learning process more fun and memorable. As a result, you can quickly recall and use the words in a variety of contexts.The Postgraduate English Vocabulary Flash Memorization PDF offers a comprehensive list of high-frequency words that are commonly tested in postgraduate entrance exams. With the helpof this document, you can systematically review and master these words in a short period. The PDF also includes practice exercises and quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary.In addition to enhancing your vocabulary skills, the Star-Fire Memory Method can also improve your overall language proficiency. By learning words in context and understanding their nuances, you will be better equipped to communicate effectively in English. This will not only benefit you in the postgraduate entrance exam but also in your academic and professional endeavors.To maximize the effectiveness of the Star-Fire Memory Method, it is essential to practice regularly and review the vocabulary frequently. Consistency is key to developing a strong vocabulary and mastering the English language. By incorporating this method into your daily study routine, you will see significant improvements in your vocabulary skills over time.In conclusion, the Star-Fire Memory Method for rapid memorization of English vocabulary is a game-changer for postgraduate students preparing for entrance exams. By leveraging this innovative technique and utilizing the Postgraduate English Vocabulary Flash Memorization PDF, youcan boost your vocabulary skills and achieve success in your academic pursuits. Start using this method today and watch your vocabulary soar to new heights!。
石雷鹏30个功能句搞定考研英语作文pdf全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Sorry, I can't provide a document about "Shi Leipeng's 30 functional sentences for mastering the English composition of the postgraduate entrance exam in PDF" as it may contain copyrighted content. However, I can offer some tips on how to improve your English writing skills for the postgraduate entrance exam:1. Practice writing regularly: The more you write, the better you will become at expressing your ideas clearly and coherently.2. Read extensively: Reading a variety of materials can help you expand your vocabulary and improve your sentence structures.3. Study grammar: Understanding grammar rules can help you write more accurately and effectively.4. Seek feedback: Ask someone to review your writing and provide constructive criticism to help you improve.5. Plan your essay: Before you start writing, make an outline of your main points and supporting details to ensure awell-structured essay.6. Use transitional phrases: Using transitional phrases can help connect your ideas and make your writing flow smoothly.By practicing these tips, you can improve your English writing skills and prepare effectively for the postgraduate entrance exam. Good luck!篇2**30 Useful Phrases to Ace the GRE Essay**Are you preparing for the GRE exam and looking for ways to improve your writing skills? Look no further! In this document, we have compiled a list of 30 impactful and versatile phrases that you can use in your GRE essays to impress the examiners and score high marks.1. **Moreover, it is worth mentioning that...**2. **On the contrary, some argue that...**3. **In light of this evidence, it is clear that...**4. **However, it is important to consider the other side of the argument...**5. **Furthermore, it can be implied that...**6. **Nonetheless, it is imperative to acknowledge the limitations of this viewpoint...**7. **In conclusion, it is evident that...**8. **Additionally, it is crucial to highlight...**9. **Conversely, it can be argued that...**10. **Moreover, when considering all of the evidence, it becomes apparent that...**11. **In contrast, some may contend that...**12. **It is important to note that...**13. **Nonetheless, one cannot overlook the fact that...**14. **To conclude, it is clear that...**15. **Moreover, it is essential to recognize...**16. **On the other hand, one might argue that...**17. **When looking at this issue from a different perspective, it becomes evident that...**18. **However, one must not forget that...**19. **In summary, it is evident that...**20. **Moreover, it is crucial to emphasize...**21. **Nevertheless, some may argue that...**22. **On the contrary, it could be suggested that...**23. **Furthermore, it is important to consider...**24. **Conversely, it is important to acknowledge...**25. **In conclusion, it is clear that...**26. **Additionally, it is worth noting...**27. **While some may argue that..., others contend that...**28. **Despite these arguments, it is essential to recognize...**29. **Ultimately, it can be concluded that...**30. **In light of this evidence, it is clear that...**By incorporating these phrases into your GRE essays, you can effectively convey your arguments, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and showcase your proficiency in English writing. Good luck with your GRE preparations, and may you achieve great success in your exam!篇3Title: Mastering the GRE Writing with 30 Functional Sentences by Stone Leipeng (PDF)Are you struggling with your GRE writing section? Do you find it challenging to express your ideas clearly and coherently in English? Look no further! Stone Leipeng's "30 Functional Sentences to Ace the GRE Writing" is here to save the day.In this comprehensive guide, Stone Leipeng provides you with 30 essential sentences that cover a wide range of topics and themes commonly found in GRE writing prompts. From introductions to conclusions, argumentative essays to issue essays, this PDF has got you covered.Each sentence is carefully crafted to help you structure your ideas logically, support your arguments effectively, and showcase your language proficiency. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your writing skills or a seasoned test-taker aiming for a perfect score, Stone Leipeng's guide is the ultimate resource for mastering the GRE writing section.By using these 30 functional sentences in your essays, you will be able to impress the GRE graders with your clarity, coherence, and complexity of thought. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to confidence in your writing abilities.So don't wait any longer. Download Stone Leipeng's "30 Functional Sentences to Ace the GRE Writing" PDF today and take your GRE preparation to the next level. With this invaluable resource at your fingertips, you'll be well on your way to achieving your dream score on the GRE writing section.。
考研作文：英语学习中遇到的问题第一篇：考研作文：英语学习中遇到的问题考研作文：英语学习中遇到的问题Problems for English studyAs a world language,more and more people begin to study English.But most people will meet problems.Next,let me summarize the problems for English study.First,pronaciation and intonation.Most English studyer can speak English.But they speak English for their own tongue.English man can’t understand them.How to resolve this problem?The best way is model.When English studyer exercise English,they can model London voice or American voice.So they can resove this problem.Second,words and expressions.For this,we have no good ways to study.we can study one by one only.But if you have time,you can see English films with a slow speed.It can give you more helps for words and expressions.Third,reading.Many people like to translate every word when they read Enlish text.This is not a good habit.Here,guessing is very important.Through guessing,you can not only exercise your reading ability,but also expand your English words.So you'll be killing two birds with one st,writing.Writing is difficult for most English studyer.But in fact,when you master enough words and some grammar,writing is so easy.If only you exercise English speaking and writing often,you must make more progress.In a word,English study is not difficult,if you practise usually,you must revole these problems.第二篇：班组管理中遇到问题班组管理中遇到问题1职工执行力不够（较弱）：安排工作不及时完成且完不成不汇报2工作积极性不高部分职工工作积极性不高：具体表现在工作态度不够严谨，不能对工作中存在的问题举一反三的思考，工作不细致，缺乏相应的工作责任心或责任心不够强。
个人考研计划书篇一：考研计划书第一阶段（3月下半月－5月上半月）最晚不能晚到5月底:60天左右，期中英语和数学是紧急重要的任务。
数学：每天4－6个小时，有基础的可以不看教材，直接看二李的全书（每天4小时）；没有基础的配合教材（每天2小时）看第一遍二李的全书（4小时）第一遍大部分看懂就可以，不懂的划记号。
实在看不懂可以听XDF的课件，但是自己要把时间往上加。
保证完成：三月线代；四月微积分；五月上概率。
数学每天不少于4个小时英语：1、NCE3，4两天一课紧急重要；2、每天半小时背单词100个大纲词汇紧急重要，只要求过一遍，把不认识的划出来即可（50天内完成，最晚不要超过60天）广度把握。
3、每天中午抽20分钟看《老友记》（没有时间不完成也没有关系）；4、每天两篇阅读，材料选自120篇之类（前面完成了有时间就做这个、没有时间就不做），不要在意得了多少分，一定要规定30分钟做完两篇，然后30分钟对答案。
只作为泛读。
英语不少于个小时政治：抽空听XDF的课件，看序列一（这个每天数学和英语的任务完成后要做的）第二阶段（5月下半月－6月底）:45天数学：1、6、1之前每天一套真题（留05、06年出来），尽量自己做，不会可以查书，但是不能看答案。
2、做完李永乐的基础题660题数学每天3－4个小时英语：1、NCE3，4两天一篇，新概念的背诵最晚背到6月底（紧急重要）；2、每天中午20－40分钟看1－2集《老友记》培养英语听力口语等兴趣（无关紧要）；3、背词汇，复习第一阶段所背词汇（紧急重要，广度把握）4、学习商务版薄冰的《英语语法手册》，认真看一遍英语不少于个小时政治：抽空听XDF的课件，看序列一和做后面的练习（这个每天数学和英语的任务完成后要做的）第三阶段（7月1日－8月31日）:60天左右，参考第二阶段。
英语重点是真题，然后听XDF的讲解数学：李永乐的复习全书第二遍做到每一道题都搞清楚做后面的练习。
30天微积分15天线性代数；15天概率。
unit 1The PermitI think the building must have been used as a farmer's winter store; I found piles of forgotten dried chestnuts and grain in rotting barrels. I tried the chestnuts but they tasted sour and sharp, and some of them had small teeth-marks in their dark, peeling skins. Paulo said he would bring me food, but that was three days ago.Yesterday, I heard a car engine getting closer, and climbed up to hide in the rafters of the patched roof, but the Guardia Civil men just looked in quickly through the smashed windows and broken doors before they left.I clung to the dusty wooden rafter, feeling it creak and bend under my weight, and tried to make no noise. My arms and legs grew numb, then began to tremble, and I longed to move, but I waited until I heard the policemen drive off.I know that Paulo would not have told them about me.And I know that they will return. When we began the final part of our journey, we were warned that the police patrol the land around here regularly. They are always searching for us, or others like us; the coast of Morocco and the Presidio of Ceuta are only ten miles away across the Straits.That is how I got here: squeezed in with fifteen other men in a shallow boat meant for eight, with the cold waves reaching over the sides and the night deep and black as a tomb. I have never been more scared. I prayed all the way across, and thought about my family. I told myself, over and over, that I was doing it for them. That trip took almost all of my money. All of the money I had saved back home in Ecuador, all of the money I had worked for on the way. The boatmen left us on a beach in the middle of the night. We lost sight of them but we could still hear their small engine across the waves. Six of us started walking inland but the others waited for the contact, the friends of the boatmen, as they had been told, and met the Guardia Civil instead.We were lucky: we met Paulo. We found the town and waited until the first bar opened; I went in alone while the others hid in the orchard nearby. When I asked for coffee, the young barman looked at me andnodded. He made the coffee, then disappeared into the back room. Cold and without strength, I wrapped my hands around the warm cup, not caring whether the barman had called the police, not caring about the next moment, just about the present.But the man had called Paulo, who came and helped us. Paulo is always smiling, always happy. He is from Seville, a busy city of many people, and he knows many people. Paulo found work for us. I made good money on the farms. I picked cabbages, and cauliflowers, and artichokes and broccoli. I picked great round yellow squashes that smelled of rich perfume when you broke them. The farmers hired us by the day, and were content. The local people will not work for the wages we are paid. But there were many farms, and many crops to be picked. We were welcomed.I shared a small clean house in the town with seven other workers. We had journeyed from Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, even Argentina. Paulo found the house for us - he knew the landlord and arranged a good price. We lived well, with enough food and sometimes wine. I earned more in a week than I could in three months back home, if there had been work to do there. I sent most of the money that was left to my wife and parents, and wrote many letters to them. Then the government changed the rules, so that we needed work permits.I queued with hundreds of other workers outside the Ayuntamiento, waiting for the application forms. We sat on the stone benches beneath the trees in the Pla?a and read the forms. Some of the other workers are from small villages and towns, and cannot read as well as I can, so I explained to them that the government wanted our birth certificates, driving licences, passports and many other documents. Many of the workers had perhaps one or two of these documents, but most had none.I helped the others complete the forms and we gave them to the clerk in the Ayuntamiento. He looked at our documents, stamped the forms many times and told us that they would be sent to Madrid, and our permits would be returned in two or three months. If the forms were approved.We had to wait. Even Paulo and his friends could not help us.The first month was not too bad, as most of the farmers continued touse us; their crops were rich and heavy, waiting to be picked. Then some men from Madrid visited all of the farms, and maybe half of the farmers stopped using us. The farmers told us that they were sorry, and we believed them.So the second month was worse: few of the farmers would use us, and those that did paid very poor wages. We shared what we had, and ate once a day: rice, pasta, bread, cheap food that would fill our stomachs. We began to stare at each other, and wonder which of us would find work. There were fights in the morning, between different groups of workers, when the farms' foremen came to the Pla?a to choose who would work that day. But still we had some hope.We lost the house in the third month, as we had no money for rent. We were able to get some food from the charity kitchens around the town, and the church, but we found always a long queue and very little food. We took our bags and blankets and slept in the fields. Then the weather became cold and we slept where we could, huddled together, in old forgotten buildings and alleys. Sometimes I dreamed of my family and my home, and when I awoke I wished the dream could continue.The people of the town stared at us from the sides of their eyes as they passed us. They clenched their hands and muttered, and some of them spat on the pavement. A few of us were attacked and beaten in the dark, and driven from the parks and streets. All of the time, the Police told us to move on, move on.It is the end of the third month when it happens.The farmers hire coaches and send them into the Pla?a Colom. From four o'clock in the morning we wait in shuffling silence, hands pushed deep into pockets, our hats pulled down tight against the cold and the watching policemen.By the time the coaches arrive there are hundreds of workers waiting in the darkness. We press forward as the doors open. The foremen stand on the bottom steps of the coaches and ask, "Who has the permit?"The men with permits hold them up and are allowed onto the coaches.Some of the workers are from the countries in Europe and do no need permits, so they are allowed on when they show their passports. I go from coach to coach until I see a group of Chileans, who I know have no permits, climb aboard a waiting coach. The leader of their group speaks first with the foreman and shakes his hand, then they are taken on. I stand before the foreman."You have the permit?" he asks me. He is broad and stout, and fills the doorway of the coach. His fat neck spills from the upturned collar of his leather jacket. His hair is shaven close to his head. I explain to him that my application was rejected but I have tried again."Come back when you have a permit," he tells me. He frowns as he pulls on his cigarette and looks down the avenue to where the policemen are watching the coaches. I explain to him that that I am a hard worker, that I have eaten only once in three days, that I am desperate to work and send money to my family.He looks at the policemen, who have started walking along the pavement beside the coaches, and he scowls at me and says, "Go to Madrid and tell them."The Chileans are laughing and pointing at me through the coach windows.The foreman flicks his half-finished cigarette into the gutter by my foot and I punch him in the stomach. He folds over with a small cry.The policemen look at us and I begin to run, away from the Pla?a, away from the coaches, into the dark side streets and avenues. I hear loud running steps close behind me, and the roar of car engines. The shuttered buildings reflect the blue lights.I slide my body into the shadows of a shop's back door, behind two tall metal bins that stink of rotting meat and urine. I gasp, and each breath burns. My heart hammers against my chest.I wait for a long time until the sounds of the cars and people fade. I walk slowly to the end of the alley and look out, but the streets are empty.I have run almost to the river; I can hear it rushing in the darkness beneath me.My right hand feels cold. I look down, in the yellow light of a street lamp, and see my hand still clenched into a fist. It looks like the hand of another person, not part of me. A short blade, no longer than my thumb, sticks out from the fist. The blade, my fist, and my sleeve are all stained dark red.Paulo gave me the knife when I picked artichokes on the farms. The short thick blade is very sharp, made for slicing through the plants' thick stalks.I scrambled down to the banks of the river and threw the knife into the night. I heard it splash far away. The river touched my feet. I reached down and washed my sleeve and hand, although the water was so cold, like ice, that my hand became numb. Then I walked back up to the street.I found some of the other workers hiding in the deserted warehouse we had found. One of them went to find Paulo, who came and told me about the old farm buildings near to the coast road. Paulo was not smiling.I waited until darkness before I followed the road out of the town, throwing myself into the ditch if I heard a car approaching.The weather has been clear and I have seen the coast of Morocco every day. Across the blue sea flecked with sun, the land is a strip of dark brown and grey, and looks close enough for me to touch. Maybe I could find an old tractor tyre tube around the farm and float across the Straits? Or maybe I could walk along the shore and steal a boat?I do not want to become a thief. I am an honest man who wants only to work and support his family. But what can I do?I will wait here for Paulo and listen to him. He will tell me what to do for the best. I know that he will help me.unit2Timeless photographsI love to look at old photographs in the album(影集).My father had a big box of pictures in the cabinet and some of the pictures go way back to the 1890's. The women dressed with such dignity and had style back then.My Dad would linger around his precious box of photographs and teel me stories about each photo and very one.It was one of those moments that you could not really appreciate when you were yound. It is only after he was long gone that I can look back and say thanks for taking the time to show me a tiny window into the world of people who really did know how to live.I found a few of my aunts in their fashionable outfits by an old Cadillac pretending to drink whisky. Many of the photographs were taken in COney Island and CapeCod. I especially love the photographs of the bathing beauties and their swimsuits. THe suits are quite modest by today's standards but the young women didn't seem to care. They were staying at such places as Newport Beach and Cape Cod having the time of their lives running in and out of the tide. One photograph had a vendor(小贩）selling dogs(热狗)by a coaster(轮船）at COney Island--a younger picture of my mother with here brown hair and blue eyes eager to go on board with my Dad. He looked a bit frightened in the picture as I could see he was lolding on tightly to the bar to the coaster,his black hair flying in the breeze. I smile when I look at that picture because it is hard to imagine anyone's Dad ever being a kid. He looked like he was having a great time probably because he was with my mother. SHe is smiling in the picture and wearing a white blouse(女衬衫）,blue shorts and tennis shoes. She is quite a looker(美女）,I can see why my Dad liked her so much.I dig down to the bottom of the box and see two large photographs. One is dated 1900 and the other one is dated 1997--a recent picture that looks similar to the older one. The older picture looks familiar because it is taken in the same place--the summer home.I will describe the older photograph as very interesting in the style of dress and exactly where the people are sitting. They are posed outside the cottage by a small tree that is still there today. A woman is sitting in a rocking chair, with here black hair pulled up in a bun(脑后的女髻）.She is not smiling but looking away from the camera and wearing a long black dress. Another woman is wearing a white blouse with a necktie(领结）and a long black skirt. Her hair is also long and blonder(金黄色的）but pulled back in a bun. There are two men on either side of a wooden table. BOth men appear older and are dressed in hats and suits and ties,trousers and SUnday shoes. Neither is smiling. (I have the distinct feeling that the women are their wives and it is Sunday.) they probably are hungry for their roast beef and potatoes,but that is just my guess. There is a young boy,probably about 13 in the photograph, He is wearing a white blouse,black shorts,long black socks and tan sports shoes. He is petting a black dog that is sitting on top of the round wooden table. The boy is bending down and he isn't smiling either. It must have been hot outside and he probably wants to go for a swim with the dog. The water is just below them and he is probably wondering why he has to take this stupidpicture all dressed up on a Sunday.I notice that the color of my cabin was quite different in 1900 and it was much smaller. The color was green,with white railings(栏杆)around the porch and steps leading down to the patio(院子). That is where the picture of this Smart Family was taken. The family appears rather stiff in the photo but I am sure that they had a good laugh after the Sunday dinner was served.The second larger photograph is of my own family about 1997. It is also in black and white. We didn't wear andy older clothers but used our own clothes. The tree in the background has grown to enormous heights and is still standing. The steps leading down to Mousam Lake have cracked and are in awful need of repair. Believe it or bot,we still own the old wooden table and all of the rocking chairs owned by the Smart Family. I did a search of the Smart Family and they were originally from Portsmouth(朴茨茅斯）. At least five other families owned my cottage before my father bought it in 1950 for three thousand dollars. The cottage comes with thirteen acres of land that I still own along with my seven brothers and sisters. It was passed on to me when my mother died. We have formed the Camp Fund to pay the taxes and preserve our legacy. It is a beautiful cabin on a prime spot on Mousam Lake. I was not here when this photo was taken and it hangs in the livingroom of the cabin. Many vistors comment on it and think it is quite amazing to have a housefor so long. The hitory of the house is interesting to view from photographs. Around the table are my brothere Bob just wearing a casual shirt and shorts(smilling), Annie wearing a T-Shirt and shorts. Mike wearing a white shirt and long nylon trousers not smiling, Mary,whom I couldn't tell what she was wearing,my Mom,her white hair and her beautiful blue eyes and smile,was wearing a peach blouse and slacks,my Dad wasn't alive for this photo, he died in 1986. Lastly in the picture is my brother John,wearing a white vest,trousers and suspenders. He slicked(使光滑、顺滑)back his black hair for the photo to appear in the period style. He wasn't smiling either. The only difference is that my cotaage is painted brown with a larger porch and some additional buildings. My father loved to build things and he was constantly improving the cabin. He built a deck downstairs,and also a dock for his many boats. He also designed a gliding swing and a picnic table.All of these photographs remind me that people are not so very different. We all want to enjoy living and be together as a family. The time that families spend together is very valauble. The children wil always remeber the little things that their parents do for them. For me is was my Dad that showed me shese pictures and took the time to tell me the stories behind each of them. I thank him dearly for that.unit 3 the story of my romanceTanya got out of the bed while the sun was still asleep. She looked outthe window; even the stars were lost in the dark. "Would I be able to watch sunrise today?" she asked her heart. She knew the answer but was afraid to tell herself. Mike, her husband was still in bed and so were her four kids. Even their sleep couldn't elude her from doing them service. She had to orchestrate her work to the microscopic details. From pressing clothes to polishing shoes, finding matching socks to arranging school bags, fixing up breakfast to preparing snack-boxes, she was unthankfully supposed to make it all happen like a magic wand. And to her own compulsory fault, she did it all; like a magic wand.Life ran like a wheel. The circle started every morning and ended up late in the night, and then morning appeared again. There was no pause, no rest, not even a slight curve to insert change. She condemned herself for not experiencing even a thought of ever getting out of this circle. She had committed herself to the orbit of life.Coming out of the bathroom, she turned and looked at her bushed face in the mirror and gasped a tired answer to her long asked question, "Never, you just keep driving in the sunset." She shook her head to wing away those rebellious butterflies in her mind. She knew she couldn't join them so she didn't want them to hang around her either.She entered the kitchen hearing Mike, yelling in his drowsy voice for the absence of his towel in the bathroom. Her youngest daughter Karen started crying for she didn't want to go to school that day. Nicole, theeldest, couldn't help herself but to blame Daniel for the overnight fragmentation of her dollhouse. While Randal registered his protest from his bed that he was not going to drink milk in breakfast like every day. While in the kitchen, sugar had run out and the laundry seemed to have been breeding itself. And she was still looking for that magic wand.She never got to know when morning ran into noon; even the clock failed to tell her that. Mike left for office still screaming and shouting for his towel and the school bus only arrived after the kids had put all their stunts on the dining table. Their absence couldn't cease her work for they left their incarnations on her day. She was comparing the pile of her courage to that of the laundry when the doorbell rang. It had been so long anybody coming to their home that she had forgotten what their doorbell sounded like. She tried to guess who could it be but not a single name intervened her thoughts. She opened the door with an uncertain hope for a surprise from the blue but only found the postman standing in the door to vanish that uncertainty."Hi David! Since when did you start ringing the doorbell?" words flew out of her mouth with their own consent."Ever since I was a kid. Only that in my childhood I would ring the bell and run away." David was one hell of a cheerful postman."But you don't need to run away now.""No, not until you have signed and received you letter.""My letter! Who could send that?""I am not sure, its someone named L.H.M. Sounds like a postgraduate degree to me.""Never mind, I'll sign it."Tanya received the letter. It was a registered letter from within the town. She wondered who could that L.H.M be. She opened the envelope and the mystery that enfolded it. The handwriting sparked a memory but she felt too overwhelmed to scrape her past. Her heartbeat started flying on butterfly wings.It wasn't just a letter with ordinary words written on a piece of paper. She could feel those words fluttering over her heart. They were telling her stories of her long lost love.My flowered wish Tanya!I once saw my home in the streets of your palm, my destiny in the smiles of your promises, and my shelter in the shadows of your eyes. I treasured all your whispers under my pillow, your fragrance in my breaths, and your name in my ears. Your face still lightens up the sky in the night, your voice still rhymes the rainfall, and your hair still soften the wind.The sun always rose from the casement of your eyes.And then, time flew you away into someone else's world. That sun vanished and ever since I haven't seen a sunrise.Life is spending me and I am aging into it. Days keep climbing themountain of years. Moon drapes its face in the clouds and the night refuses to bring sleep onto my pillow. I fight your memories and defeat myself. The pain-waves of your absence storm through my stale heart and leave it in a vortex.Life runs like a wheel. The circle starts every morning and ends up late in the night, and then morning appears again. There is no pause, no rest, not even a slight curve to turn into a change.My face has lived with me for ten cold winters, now I want to feel the warmth of you face. Bring the sunshine of your eyes to me. Meet me while the sun sets this Sunday at the river bridge where days use to meet nights. My eyes will be measuring the passage until you come.LarryThe letter ended and left her standing at the door of her time-faded memories. Larry was her classmate in college days. He lived her heart and she dreamed his eyes. They had planned to get married after graduation as soon as Larry found a good job. It took him a year to find one and this expansion of time let Mike surface. Mike was an elegant and handsome man with already a good job. He proposed Tanya and she, tired of waiting for fresh air, stepped into the clouds with Mike. Larry got a first-rate job the day Tanya got married.In next six months, Larry left the country and Tanya moved to Wisconsin. Life got busy in its details and Larry lived in her memory too much thatshe forgot to remember him. Mike's love scattered into his job, kids and Tanya. She did the same to him, except for the job thing. Her job was to take care of the kids and the home. "Easier said than done" she liked this phrase ever since. Her job imprisoned her wishes and she couldn't even wish for her freedom.And today, after more than ten years, a letter came into her life like a butterfly carrying on its wings words written in rainbow colors. It was Wednesday and she wished to jump over those three days into the Sunday sunset.She never got to know when the kids came back from the school and how she spent the rest of the day. The days had started flying with her. In the night she would read that letter to the moon, the stars and the breeze. She would tell them stories of her love; the first time she met Larry, her first words and her first kiss. Every inch of her memory had a bond to a whole new memory itself. Now she remembered everything; every ray the sun ever decanted on her love.Life had taken a right turn on a straight highway of routines. The orbit had finally broken. She could feel a powerful freedom that was removing those monotonous thoughts from her mind and injecting life into her veins. Life was wearing hope now.The time from Sunday morning to evening was hard to spend. Time clock was snailing out of the day and the sun got hung up in mid air. Windstopped on the surface of water and the shadows declined to shrink. She wished time was a horse with a tail on the forehead and she would pull it from its tail. She wished time was a dry leaf and she would through it in the windstorm of her heart. She wished time was a boat and she would sail it in the river of her eyes. But today, time that had always been a teacher to her, had turn into a teaser. It wasn't breathing at all, just holding its breath and teasing her more. She wanted the time to fly and it was crawling. She tried to make herself busy in house chores but her eyes quit supporting her hands as they were still looking at the sun. And the sun also kept glaring at her, all day. Finally the sun lost the battle and started going down. From the ventilator, it had skid to the window.No one in the family felt any change in her. Mike had to go to meet a client and was quite busy looking at himself and the kids were too involved looking at the TV. It was an hour to sunset and she was ready, wearing her best dress and wrapped in her favorite fragrance. She surrendered a couple of years from her face and brought back a few young smiles onto her lips."Where are you going dear?" her preparation couldn't wage enough resistance against Mike's curiosity."Aa, well, actually I thought I would go for some shopping" she hardly uttered."Mom! I would go with you." Nicole yelled as the idea of going out hadremoved her attention from the TV. The rest were too absorbed they didn't even listen the conversation."Yeah dear, why don't you take Nicole with you, she could be help." Tanya didn't feel comfortable having a company at that time but she didn't want to change Mike's curiosity in to suspicion so she said OK.All the way to the city center, Nicole kept telling her of all the stuff her friends had and what she wanted to buy in response. Tanya wasn't listening. She was just shaking her head in approval of whatever Nicole said. She couldn't possibly have said a word. Her heart was rumbling like a volcano, hitting the rib cage trying to get out to take a look at its long lost love.The sun was hurrying down now. She was afraid of getting late so she speeded up a little."Mom! Aren't we suppose to go to City Center?" Nicole asked seeing her turning to a different street."Yes dear but I have to take care of something important before we go shopping, all right?" she said."All right." It was OK for Nicole as long as it didn't alter their shopping plan.The bridge was getting closer and so was logic. Sanity had started penetrating her enthusiasm. The question of "how should I do it?" turned into "why should I do it?" The eclipse of her memories had starteddeclining. She could see the bridge now. She stopped the car a hundred yards away from the bridge."Honey! You stay in the car, I'll be back in a few minutes." She said to Nicole without a slight touch of emotions. She didn't wait for her answer, stepped out of the car in a mechanical way and started walking towards the bridge.Larry was standing on the corner of the bridge, with his back to her. He was looking down the bridge into the running water. She walked for a few yards and then stopped. Larry turned his face towards her. Age seemed to have worn him out. He looked tired as if he had traveled a huge mileage of years. His presence sent no waves of fresh air to clean her heart from the mist of dissatisfaction. He disappointed her again. She hoped to find a ray of hope and he disappointed her hope. She looked back towards the car at her daughter. "I have too much to lose, I don't want to lose my ten years." she decided and turned back. Larry ran after her but she had reached her car. Larry called her with a passionate cry, "Tanya!" She opened the door and sat in. Larry stopped abruptly with shock struck eyes. Tanya turned the car back."You are my wish Tanya!" Larry murmured. She stepped on the car. Larry saw her going into the sunset."Who was he mommy?" Nicole couldn't catch any idea out of it."He was a nobody my dear."。
