January [第1天] The Effects of Television on Children电视对孩子的影响1) This is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English Ed-ucation Report.2) A new study suggests that very young children who watch a lot of television may have attention problems later in school.3) Children with attention problems cannot sit still or control their actions. They talk too much, lose things, forget easily and are not able to finish tasks.4) People with attention problems may suffer a condition known as Attention Deficit Disorder, or A.D.D. Experts say the cause of A.D.D. involves chemicals in the brain. Teachers say many children in the United States are showing signs of the disorder. Some education researchers have been saying for years that watching television at a very young age could change the normal development of the brain. For example, they say that children who watch a lot of television are not able to sit and read for an extended period of time.January [第2天] Chinas First Spaceman ― Yang Liwei中国第一位太空人——杨利伟1) Yang Liwei was born into an ordinary family in Liaoning Province in 1965. He became a pilot in the Chinese Air Force in 1987, spending 1,350 hours in the air. He spent five years training to become a spaceman.2) Yang Liwei was sent into space at 9 a.m. on October 15th by China's Shenzhou V spacecraft, which orbited the earth 14 times. He landed safely at 6:23 a.m. the next day, making China the third country to successfully send a person into space, after the former Soviet Union and the US.3) Yang Liwei returned to Earth after a 21 —hour trip to space. In space, Yang recorded everything he saw and showed China's national flag and the United Nation's flag to the people at home watching on TV.4) All Chinese are proud of our first sp aceman ― Yang Liwei.January [第2天] Hu Jintao's First Overseas Trip胡锦涛的首次海外之行Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived here on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit to Russia, for his first overseas trip since China's new leadership took office in March. During his stay in Russia, he will exchange views with Russian President Putin on bilateral ties and other important issues. He is also expected to meet the Russian Prime Minister. In addition, Hu will take part in the third summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states to be held in Moscow. The written state/ ment published at the airport says that over the past 10years, with concerted efforts, relations between China and Russia have seen considerable progress and risen to a new level.January [第3天] Composing a New Chapter for East Asia Cooperation (Excerpts By Wen Jiabao)共同谱写东亚合作的新篇章(节选) ——温家宝总理在第七次东盟与中日韩领导人会议上的讲话1) China will continue to support, through concrete actions, ASEAN's integration and its unique and important role in various regional and international cooperation mechanisms, including 10+3.2) Dear colleagues, China cannot develop without the support of the rest of East Asia, and the prosperity of East Asia also needs China. As a member of this region, China highly values good -neighborly relations and will continue to follow the principle of befriending and part-nering with our neighbors. We will work for better regional cooperation and more vigorous and fruitful exchanges and interactions with neighboring countries. Let us work together for better cooperation at 10+3 and in East Asia to compose a new chapter of East Asian prosperity and development.January [第4天] information Age Demands English 信息时代需要英语1) Not only has the Internet emphasized the importance of reading English, but it has increased the demands on readers and Internet surfers.2) First: A wider range of knowledge and vocabulary is needed. The Internet requires knowledge and information in all fields. The vocabulary of surfers and readers must not be limited to one particular field.3) Second: A fast speed of reading is necessary. The information age has two characteristics. One is that the amount of new information is growing rapidly. The other is that outdated information is dumped at a faster rate. Both features require us to catch up with the speed of information upgrading, so that we will not be left behind on this crowded information super-highway.4) Third: Greater accuracy and understanding are required in our reading. Though it would be impossible and unnecessary to understand the meaning of every word when we read, we need to catch the real meaning of the message. This requires us to understand the subtle differences in meaning behind words. The Internet age makes higher demands on the quality of our reading. In order to improve our skills in reading English, we need to follow certain rules and principles.5) Talk to people around you who are good at reading English. Ask how they can read fast and still understand.6) Read books on reading comprehension and do the exercises.7) You will soon have a better grasp of English reading skills.January [第5天] The Best Way, to Build Vocabulary 建立词汇量的最佳方法1) The best way to build a good vocabulary, is to read a great deal and to participatein a lot of good talks. Here are some suggestions of how to do it.2) Read plenty of good books. When you come across a new word, or a new meaning of an old word, stop and see if you can understand it from its context. If you can't, and if you can manage without interrupting the thought of the book too much, look it up in a dictionary or ask somebody and then repeat its meaning to yourself a couple of times. If you are really conscientious, write the word and its meaning in a personal vocabulary list ― preferably using it in a sentence, or you can keep a special vocabulary notebook. Go over the list from time to time. Further, try to use a new word in writing or conversation a few times over the next several days.3) Listen to good talks and be alert to new words you hear orto new meanings of words you already know. Then treat them just as you do the new words you read.4) Learn and he alert to the part OF words: prefixes, suffixes and roots. Knowing them enables you to make intelligent guesses about the meaning of words.5) If you are studying a foreign language, he alert to words inthat language that relate to words in English. English has inherited or borrowed much of its vocabulary of 500,000?600,000 words from Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German.January [第6天] Is a Diploma Everything? 文凭是一切吗？1) Nowadays, there is a craze for diplomas and certificates in our society. Students are working hard for them; company staff and even some government officials go back to school for higher diplomas or certificates. It seems that everyone is striving for them,2) Why are diplomas so attractive? It can be explained by the demand of our society. Our society often evaluates a person on the basis of what kind of diploma he or she has. Usually, the higher the diploma one has, the more opportunities one will have. Diplomas are often regarded as a passport to personal advancement.3) In my opinion, a diploma is essential to one's future success because withouta diploma, it is very difficult for a person to find a job in this cutthroat society. But a diploma only shows that you have received a certain education, it doesn't mean that you are good at doing everything. So I think diplomas are something, but not everything.January [第7天] Don't Sweat the Small Stuff不必庸人自扰1) Often we allow ourselves to get all worked up about things that, upon closer examination, aren't really that big a deal. We focus on little problems and concerns and blow them way out of proportion. A stranger, for example, might cut in front of us in traffic. Rather than let it go, and go on with our day, we convince ourselves that we are justified in our anger. We play out an imaginary confrontation in our mind. Many of us might even tell someone else about the incident later on rather thansimply let it go. Why not instead simply allow the driver to have his accident somewhere else?2) Try to have compassion for the person and remember howpainful it is to be in such an enormous hurry. This way, we can maintain our own sense of well-being and avoid taking other people's problems personally. There are many similar "small stuff" examples that occur every day in our lives. Whether we had to wait in line, listen to unfair criticism, or do the lion's share of the work, it pays enormous dividends if we learn not to worry about little things. So many people spend so much of their life energy sweating the small stuff that they completely lose touch with the magic and beauty of life. When you commit to working toward this goal, you will find that you will have far more energy to be kinder and gentler.January [第8天] Tips on GrivinQ a Public Speech 一如何做公共演汫―1) I give speeches many times a year to groups of every possible description. My "secret" is simply that I think of public speaking as no different from any other form of talk. It's a way of sharing my thoughts with other people. In one sense, it's easier than social conversation because you are in complete control of where the talk is going. At the same time, you have to have something to say. You can't fudge it with, "Oh, really? Tell me more." And saying you have to go to the bathroom does not get you out of this one.2) This leads to the first key to being a successful public speaker: Talk about something you know about. The second key to being a good speaker is to follow the motto of the Boy Scouts ― be prepared. If you are talking about a subject you know well, as I've just advised, preparing the speech itself should not be too difficult.3) You will be able to organize your thoughts more easily and more effectively if you bear in mind this simple structure for speeches:4) One, tell them what you're going to tell them;5) Two, tell them;6) Three, tell them what you've told them.January [第9天] Knowing Yourself 了解自己1) Knowing yourself means not only that you find out what you're good at and what you like, it also means discovering what you're not good at and what you don't like. Both help you to see your goal in life.2) Although most students would be unhappy if they found that they had failed an advanced math course, they have actually learned a great deal about themselves. They know they should not become engineers or physical scientists and that they would not be good at accounting work. So falling can help a student to lead a much happier life if he or she draws the right conclusion from the failing. They may then decide on their goal and choose the kind of work they would like to do.3) It is impossible to decide whether or not you like something until you have tried it. If you decide that you would like to play the violin, you need to take more thanone lesson before you can know whether you have any interest or ability.4) It's not enough to want to be a great violinist. You also have to like the hard and long training before you become one. If you would enjoy being a great violinist but hate the work, for-get it.5) It's a good plan to try as many ideas as possible whenJanuary [第10天] UK Graduates Feel More Satisfied英国毕业生感觉更满意1) The first large-scale international survey of graduate employment suggests students in the UK are consistently more happy with their university education than those in other countries.2) UK graduates are 11 percent more likely to rate their courses as good or very good than other students when asked about 18 different aspects, from academic advice to the content and the teaching quality of courses.3) Dr John Brennan, director of the UK's Open University's Center for Higher Education Research and Information, says, "A very strong finding in the report is that UK students are more satisfied in virtually every dimension, not just more satisfied than average, but more than graduates in any other country."4) The results are the latest to show UK universities in a positive light internationally. Government figures last year showed that only 17 percent of students in the UK leave universities without a qualification, the second lowest dropout rate in the world (after Japan).5) A study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development last month showed that a higher proportion of school leavers go to university in the UK than in most other developed nations.6) The report on graduate employment, commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, shows that most graduates enjoy good long-term job prospects, with 87 percent of UK students employed or self-employed three years after graduating.January [第11天] The Value of Books书的价值1) Perhaps no other thing has such power to lift the poor out of their poverty, the wretched out of their misery, to make the burden-bearer forget their burdens, the sick their suffering, the downtrodden their degradation, as books. They are friends to the lonely, companions to the desert-ed, joy to the joyless, a helper to the helpless. They bring light into the darkness, and sunshine over shadow.2) The greatest advantage of books does not always come from what we remember of them, but from their suggestiveness. A good book often serves as a match to light the dormant powder within us. There is explosive material enough in most of us if we can only reach it. Agood book or a good friend often serves to wake up our latent possibilities. We oftenfind in books what we thought and felt. Indeed, we get acquainted with ourselves in books. In a calm and unbiased way we find the most of ourselves, our strength, our weakness, our opinions, our tastes, our poetic and prosaic qualities, in books.January [第12天] Studying and Holidays学习与放假1) By the end of the term I often feel completely exhausted. Because I am so tired, my mind can't concentrate, it is as if I will never be able to recover from my exhaustion...2) So as soon as the holidays arrive, as far as I'm concerned, the best thing to do is to forget all those worries, escape from all the trivialities, completely alter one's daily routine, and in so doing, recover one's vitality. In this way, when you return from holiday, you feel vigorous and energetic, have a high morale and work more efficiently.way of thinking, think that ideally you should work3) Of course it is impossible to completely change your hard and play hard. When it is term-time, you should study hard and when it is the holidays, you should forget your numerous everyday concerns and enjoy yourself to the full.4) I think that only when your body and your mind are happy can you work more efficiently and productively. After all, we only have one life, so we shouldn't keep our noses always to the grindstone. In such a short space of time it is better to take life easy and enjoy ourselves a bit.5) Take a holiday! Bon voyage!January [第13天] Own Your Fear 拥有你的恐惧1) Many people are frightened to admit that they need help. They are frightened to show their "weakness". They are frightened of losing control, or frightened of what they might find out about themselves.2) Sports people are a great example of what happens if you don't address your fears: they surface when you're at your most vulnerable. A golfer I worked with had a fundamental fear that he wasn't good enough. When he played people whom he perceived to be worse than himself, he played well. However, whenever he was playing someone he thought was better than him, he was filled with fear and self-doubt. What he needed was his own inner coach, like the one you have now, getting him to focus not on the opposition, but on himself. Getting him to control the controllables; encouraging him to breathe deeply and enjoy what he was doing. Golf is not a team sport, it's just you, the golf club, the ball and the course. The opposition is only actually in your mind. If you can master all the elements of the game, you can win. To win, what you need to control is within your control. But give the other player control over your mind and you are much less likely to win.January [第14天] Monday Blues Arc in Fact Real星期一抑郁确有其事1) Scientists have discovered what most of us already knew: the closer people get to Monday mornings, the blacker their mood becomes, according to a study of 5,000 workers. The study also shows that people appeared significantly happier on Friday.2) Overall the study shows levels of job satisfaction have tallen dramatically, while women remain happier than men in the workplace.3) It may be the Tact that we are working harder and pe「-ceive job insecurity and jobs becoming more insecure. The work and life balance is perhaps not quite right," said Mark Taylor, from the University of Essex, UK.4) Among the other findings were that employees who had been absent from work, whether through sickness or holiday, were less satisfied with their job and suffered more from stress.5) People were at their most productive in the middle of the week, and those on temporary contracts were unhappier.6) Taylor believes people may benefit from more flexible working hours.7) "The main determinant in being unhappy is working more hours than you want to. Increased flexibility and taking days off inthe week may help."January [第15天] 如何提高英语口语1) The ability that every language learner dreams of, an eloquence of free self—expression, is, with little exception perhaps, won only after years of practice.2) Perfection or pronunciation lies in repetitive imitation, probably boring to most learners.3) One has to make sure that he or she hears oiilv native English, and that non-native accents are screened out as much as possible.4) News broadcasts, recording and even listening comprehensionmaterials can all be very well used as objects of imitation.5) Speak aloud along with the one you're listening to, and pay special attention to the choice of words and even the slightest turns in the language flow.6) Thorough and sytematic reading of original works is also important, Reading not only helps you build up your vocabulary but also enhances your sense of the language flow.7) Practicing with fellow students is one of the most necessary parts of developing oral skills.8) My practice of speaking in pairs dates back to high schooldays and helps propel my progress even today.9) A relatively stable partnership in practicing, in my view, is far more effective than English corners, as such partnership allows in-depth discussion over a wide range of topics as well as the simulation of more day-to-day situations.10) Behind the glory, limelight and eloquence admired by all, is the plainest truth: Practice makes perfect.January [第16天] How to Succeed in an Interview如何获得面试的成功1) To be a successful interviewee, he should do as follows:2) He should bring a resume with him in a briefcase (the interviewer might have lost his copy). Bring samples of his work, commendations, and letters of reference in case the interviewer asks for them.3) He should try to answer the interviewer with the right mixture of humility and certainty that he is the one to fill the job4) He should he rlexible, indicating he could fit into other jobs in the company that might be available. He might lose the one he is applying for, but if he makes a good impression, he could be called back immediately for another job. If he has an opportunity, he had better mention that he views a position with this company asa "career", not just a job.5) He shouldn't throw influential names around; any "pull" he has now should remain in his reference letters. He should let his own record speak for itself, and if he is too young to have had a record, he may emphasize his enthusiasm about the idea of joining that firm. If he can get across to the interviewer there is nothing he wants more than to work for his company, he hasprobably already earned an A on his file.January [第17天] Keep a Balanced Diet 均衡饮食1) A healthy diet is balanced, with different foods eaten in the right amounts. We don't need to count every vitamin and mineral. If our eating habits are good, we'll get the nutrition we need. ^2) Western nutritionists have divided food into four groups 1) grains; 2) fruits and vegetables; 3) meat, poultry, fish and eggs; and 4) dairy products. In recent years, these four groups have been used to create the "food pyramid". Most of our diet should come from the first two levels. These foods provide the fiber needed for digestion. The third level supplies calcium and protein. Two to three servings a day is enough.food.3) There is a fifth food group, which forms the top of the food pyramid. We call that "junk food". Junk food includes many desserts and snack foods like cakes, candy and potato chips. These foods contain few nutrients and little fiber. They are usually high in sugar, salt or both. Most people eat some of these foods every day. If you're generally healthy, there's no need to feel guilty about eating some, but go easy on it. And don't let junk food replace goodJanuary [第18天] Job Burnout 工作精疲力竭1) Job burnout has several causes. First of all, successful workers may be given more to do just because they do their jobs well. Soon they become overloaded and must work even harder just to keep up with the pace. The workload becomes impossible, and exhaustion sets in.2) Another cause of burnout is conflicting demands. Many career women, for example, find themselves trapped between one set of expectations in the workplace and another at home. They are expected to perform competently for eight hours a day and then come home to cook a gourmet meal or help a child or spouse with a problem. Finally, certain occupations entail a high risk of burnout. People in the service professions, such as nurses, social workers, and teachers, begin their careers filled with idealism and commitment. But the long hours, heavy case loads or enrollments, and miles of red tape become overwhelming, and the rewards are too few. As a result, burnout for these people is almost inevitable.January [第19天] Start with Yourself 从自己做起1) This is an inspirational story about change. It reminds us that we must do small things well before we can do big things well.2) When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, soI shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my coubtry.3) But it, too, seemed immovable. 4) As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.4) And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: if I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.5) From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.January [第20天] How to Prevent Cheating如何防止作弊Instructors should take steps to prevent students from cheating on exams. To begin with, instructors should stop reusing old tests. A test that has been used even onceis soon known on the student grapevine. Students will check with their friends to find out, for example, what was on Dr. Thompson's biology final last term. They may even manage to find a copy of the test itself, "accidentally11 not turned in by a former student of Dr. Thompson's. Instructors should also take some commonsense precautions at test time. They should make students separate themselves ― by at least one seat ― during an exam, and they should watch the class closely. The best place for the instructor to sit is in the rear of the room, so that a student is never sure if the instructor is looking at him or her. Last of all, instructors must make it clear to students that there will be stiff penalties for cheating. One of the problemswith our school systems is a lack of discipline. Instructors never used to give in to students' demands or put up with bad behavior, as they do today. Anyone caught cheating should immediately receive a zero for the exam. A person even suspected of cheating should be forced to take an alternative exam in the instructor's office. Because cheating is absolutely morally wrong, it should not be tolerated.January [第21天] Joining a health Club参加健身俱乐部You should do some investigating before you decide to join a health club. Make sure that the contract you sign is accurate. Check the agreement to be certain that the fees listed are correct, that the penalties for breaking the contract are specified, and that no hidden charges are included. As soon as you begin thinking about joining a health club, make a list of your needs and requirements. Decide if you want (or will ever use) facilities such as a swimming pool, jogging track, steam room, weight machines, racquetball courts, or a bar and lounge. Your requirements will determine what kind of club you should join and where you will truly get your money's worth. After you have decided what type of exercise club is best for you, visit some local clubs and check out the facilities. Make sure that the equipment is in good order, that the changing rooms and exercise areas are clean, and that there are enough instructors for everyone. Talk to some of the members to see if they are satisfied with the club and its management. Ask them if they have had any problems with contracts, the club's hours, or lack of equipment. Once you have found the best club, you are ready to sign a membership contract.January [第22天] VsinQ Otarbage as a Fuel 将垃圾点燃利用1) Garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.2) Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil! 3) But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel-arbage that burns easily, such as food scraps and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air. 4) Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage mightbe one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This methodcould also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.January [第23天] Find Extra Time 找到额外的时间1) Do you spend an hour a week reading junk mail? That's 60 minutes that you could spend reading a good book, or maybe even writing a book. Do you spend five hours a week watching sitcoms on TV? That's nearly 300 minutes you could spend polishing up your English or taking your family to the park. Here are a few tips to find extra time:2) Organize your day. Make a checklist of the work you need to get done every day. Be realistic when writing the list, and then stick to it. When you've finished the day's tasks, you may find some time left to pursue those extra activities. Also, a daily planner is nice for helping you remember activities scheduled in advance.3) Set goals. Decide on some short-term and long-term goals for your time. Write these goals down and put them where you will see them every day. By setting goals, you can quickly identify what activities are not contributing to your overall plan.4) Make healthy decisions. Eat quality food, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly. Yes, this will consume a few of your precious minutes. But you'll also have more energy. That means you'll be more likely to spend your evenings productively instead of collapsing in front of the TV.January [第24天] How Fear Can Damage Your health 恐惧如何损害你的健康1) Fear and anxiety lead to stress. When you a re stressed, adrenaline drips into the system. When you live like this long-term you do great physical harm to your body. Forced to remain in situations that produce stress, your metabolism changes. The human body is simply not constructed to constantly operate on emergency power. Long-term exposure to low levels of adrenaline leads to disorders such as hypertension. Over-exposure can lead to loss of appetite, insomnia, fatigue, loss of libido, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a general decline in health.2) Adrenaline harms our immune systems, contributes to heart disease and helps in the development of cancers. A long-term study of 400 male and 200 female executives ― people who routinely operate under high levels of adrenaline ― showed that the men suffered more heart problems and the women more cancer than people who had less stressful, anxiety-causing jobs.January [第25天] Cosmetic Surgery 整容手术1) Surgery that can improve the way a person looks is becoming more and more popular in the United States. This kind of surgery is called cosmetic surgery, and both men and women are turning to this treatment as a way of keeping their appearance young as well as keeping competitive in their jobs.2) Men especially are beginning to turn race-lifts, liposuction, and implants to help them look younger. As companies develop and move younger employees into higher。
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