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Unit 1 A Brush with the Law一个青年发现，在大街上毫无明显目的地游逛会招致警方的责罚。
误会一个接一个发生，最终他只得出庭受审……与警察的一场小冲突我平生只有一次跟警方发生纠葛。
被捕和出庭的整个过程在当时是一件非常不愉快的事，但现在倒成了一篇很好的故事。
这次经历令人可恼之处在于围绕着我的被捕以及随后庭上审讯而出现的种种武断专横的情况。
事情发生在大约12年前，其时正是2月。
几个月前我中学毕业了，但上大学要等到10月。
当时我还在家中居住。
一天早晨，我来到里士满。
这里是伦敦的一个郊区，离我住的地方不远。
我在寻找一份临时工作，以便积些钱去旅游。
由于天气晴朗，当时又无急事，我便慢悠悠看看橱窗，逛逛公园。
有时干脆停下脚步，四处张望。
现在看来，一定是这种明显的毫无目的的游逛，使我倒了霉。
事情发生在11点半钟光景。
我在当地图书馆谋职未成，刚刚走出来，便看到一个人穿越马路，显然是要来跟我说话。
我以为他要问我时间，不料他说他是警官，要逮捕我。
起先我还以为这是在开玩笑，但又一个警察出现在我的面前，这次是位身着警服的，这一下使我确信无疑了。
“为什么要抓我?”我问道。
“到处游荡，企图作案，”他说。
“作什么案?”我又问。
“偷窃，”他说。
“偷什么?”我追问。
“牛奶瓶，”他板着面孔说道。
“噢，”我说。
事情原来是这样的，在这一地区多次发生小的扒窃案，特别是从门前台阶上偷走牛奶瓶。
接着，我犯了一个大错误。
其时我年方19，留一头蓬乱的长发，自认为是60年代“青年反主流文化”的一员。
所以我想装出一副冷漠的、对这一事件满不在乎的样子。
于是我尽量用一种漫不经心的极其随便的腔调说，“你们跟踪我多久啦?”这样一来，在他们眼里，我就像是非常熟悉这一套的了，也使他们更加确信我是一个地地道道的坏蛋。
几分钟后，开来了一辆警车。
“坐到后面去，”他们说。
“把手放到前排座位的靠背上，不准挪动。
”他们分别坐在我的两边。
这可再也不是闹着玩的了。
An electrical circuit or network is composed of elements such as resistors , inductors ，and capacitors connected together in some manner .If the network contains no energy sources , such as batteries or electrical generators,it is known as a passive network.On the other hand, if one or more energy sources are present ，the resultant combination is an active network。
In studying the behavior of an electrical network，we are interested in determining the voltages and currents that exist within the circuit. Since a network is composed of passive circuit elements，we must first define the electrical characteristics of these elements.电路或电网络由以某种方式连接的电阻器、电感器和电容器等元件组成.如果网络不包含能源,如电池或发电机，那么就被称作无源网络。
换句话说，如果存在一个或多个能源，那么组合的结果为有源网络。
在研究电网络的特性时，我们感兴趣的是确定电路中的电压和电流。
因为网络由无源电路元件组成,所以必须首先定义这些元件的电特性。
In the case of a resistor, the voltage-current relationship is given by Ohm’s law，which ststes that the voltage across the resistor is equal to the current through the resistor multiplied by the value of the resistance. Mathematically, this is expressed as u=iR where u=voltage , V; i=current，A; R=resistance Ω。
2020年大一上学期英语期末复习Diary of a fresher大一新生日记Sunday星期日1 After a wearisome expedition by car from home, we arrive at my hall of residence, and I check in. The warden gives me a set of keys and a room number. My room is five floors up, and the lift has a sign on it, "Out of order". Finally, with my mother flushed and gasping for breath, we find Room 8, I unlock the door, and we all walk in.1 从家里驱车经过一段疲惫的旅程才到达我住的宿舍楼。
我进去登记。
宿舍管理员给了我一串钥匙，并告诉了我房间号。
我的房间在6楼，可电梯上写着“电梯已坏”。
等我们终于找到8号房间的时候，妈妈已经涨红了脸，累得上气不接下气。
我打开房门，我们都走了进去。
2 After one minute, my father climbs out. The room is barely big enough for one, and certainly not big enough for the whole family. I can stretch out full-length on the bed and touch three walls without moving a muscle.2 但爸爸马上就从里面爬了出来。
这个房间刚刚够一个人住，一家人都进去，肯定容不下。
我躺在床上，把全身伸直，不动弹就可以碰到三面墙。
3 Lucky my brother and my dog didn't come too.3 幸亏我哥哥和我的狗没有一起来。
U n i t1T e x t A学在哈佛米歇尔•李1.我仍清晰地记得当初我被斯坦福大学提前录取时的场景。
当时我正在车上，收件箱突然弹出了一封电子邮件，告知我已经被梦寐以求的斯坦福大学录取了，我不禁喜极而泣。
接下来的几个月，我一直幻想着自己成为斯坦福“枢机红”一员的情景并等待着他们的正式录取通知书。
2.然而，接下来更多的录取通知书接踵而至，当得知自己还被哈佛大学录取后，我内心的激动之情无以言表。
我面临着一个极其艰难的抉择——斯坦福还是哈佛？3.我决定先实地考察一下这两所学校再做最后选择，没想到的是，我竟然喜欢上了哈佛。
我曾一心想成为斯坦福“枢机红”的一员，所以并没有认真考虑过选择其他大学。
然而我一踏入哈佛校园，便感觉一切正合乎我的心意。
哈佛的校园，哈佛的课堂，哈佛的人，都使我意识到这就是未来四年我唯一想呆的地方。
4.在哈佛入学后，我迫切地渴望开始人生的新篇章，但与此同时，又因身处遥远他乡而感到焦虑不安。
和亲朋好友告别的那一刻，我清醒地意识到即将来临的自主独立将意味着什么。
我不知道未来会怎样，而且担心自己会在这么知名的学府里找不到自己的定位。
5.一个学期后，我不得不说我做了人生中最正确的决定。
我找到了一种归属感，并且在很多方面成为了哈佛的一分子。
6.在短短数月里，如果说我学会了什么的话，那就是明白了大学学习一点都不轻松。
学业课程比以往的都难，但我可以自由选择学习任何我感兴趣的课程领域。
我申请的是医学预科，但一个学期下来，我发现在下一年确定专业之前，我实际上有无数的方向可以选择。
7.课程通常包括：教授主讲、研究生辅讲次要内容以及课外的学生学习小组。
学习小组合作学习对应对哈佛繁重的学习任务起着重要的作用。
如果感到不堪重负，我只需要走下楼去见见我的学监，或者和我的学业导师预约见个面。
8.刚刚过去的12月份是期末考试阶段，排满了各种冗长的综合考试。
但是哈佛读书周停课一周，与高中阶段相比的确是一个很不错的改变。
新标准⼤学英语综合3课⽂翻译（1-10单元30篇）概要Unit 1-1Catching crabs1 In the fall of our final year, our mood changed. The relaxed atmosphere of the preceding summer semester, the impromptu ball games, the boating on the Charles River, the late-night parties had disappeared, and we all started to get our heads down, studying late, and attendance at classes rose steeply again. We all sensed we were coming to the end of our stay here, that we would never get a chance like this again, and we became determined not to waste it. Most important of course were the final exams in April and May in the following year. No one wanted the humiliation of finishing last in class, so the peer group pressure to work hard was strong. Libraries which were once empty after five o'clock in the afternoon were standing room only until the early hours of the morning, and guys wore the bags under their eyes and their pale, sleepy faces with pride, like medals proving their diligence.2 But there was something else. At the back of everyone's mind was what we would do next, when we left university in a few months' time. It wasn't always the high flyers with the top grades who knew what they were going to do. Quite often it was the quieter, less impressive students who had the next stages of their life mapped out. One had landed a job in his brother's advertising firm in Madison Avenue, another had got a script under provisional acceptance in Hollywood. The most ambitious student among us was going to work as a party activist at a local level. We all saw him ending up in the Senate or in Congress one day. But most people were either looking to continue their studies, or to make a living with a white-collar job in a bank, local government, or anything which would pay them enough to have a comfortable time in their early twenties, and then settle down with a family, a mortgage and some hope of promotion.3 I went home at Thanksgiving, and inevitably, my brothers and sisters kept asking me what I was planning to do. I didn't know what to say. Actually, I did know what to say, but I thought they'd probably criticize me, so I told them what everyone else was thinking of doing.4 My father was watching me but saying nothing. Late in the evening, he invited me to his study. We sat down and he poured 抓螃蟹1.⼤学最后⼀年的秋天，我们的⼼情变了。
高二英语课本课文翻译翻译也是英语考试必考的题型之一，下面是小编整理的高二英语课本课文翻译，希望对你有帮助。
MARTY’S STORYHi, my name is Marry Fielding and I guess you could say that I am "one in a million". In other words, there are not many people like me. You see, I have a muscle disease which makes me very weak, so I can't run or climb stairs as quickly as other people. In addition, sometimes I am very clumsy and drop things or bump into furniture. Unfortunately, the doctors don't know how to make me better, but I am very outgoing and have learned to adapt to my disability. My motto is: live One day at a time.Until I was ten years old I was the same as everyone else. I used to climb trees, swim and play football. In fact, I used to dream about playing professional football and possibly representing my country in the World Cup. Then I started to get weaker and weaker, until I could only enjoy football from a bench at the stadium. In the end I went into hospital for medical tests. I stayed there for nearly three months. I think I had at least a billion tests, including one in which they cut out a piece of muscle from my leg and looked at it under a microscope. Even after all that, no one could give my disease a name and it is difficult to know what the future holds.One problem is that I don't look any different from other people. So sometimes some children in my primary school would laugh, when I got out of breath after running a short way or had to stop and rest halfway up the stairs. Sometimes, too, I was too weak to go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an absence, I felt stupid because I was behind theothers.My life is a lot easier at high school because my fellow students have accepted me. The few who cannot see the real person inside my body do not make me annoyed, and I just ignore them. All in all I have a good life. I am happy to have found many things I can do, like writing and computer programming. My ambition is to work for a firm that develops computer software when I grow up. Last year invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around feeling sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends, I spend a lot of time with my pets. I have two rabbits, a parrot, a tank full of fish and a tortoise. To look after my pets properly takes a lot of time but I find it worthwhile. I also have to do a lot of work, especially if I have been away for a while.In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more independent. I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If I had a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun of them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live as rich and full a life as you do.Thank you for reading my story.Unit 1马丁的故事嗨,我的名字是马丁。
M a n i n t h e R e a l m o f N a t u r eAlexander Spirkin1RT Human beings live in the realm of nature. They areconstantly surrounded by it and interact with it. Man is constantly aware of the influence of nature in the form of the air he breathes, the water he drinks, and the food he eats. We are connected with nature by "blood" ties and we cannot live outside nature.人在自然界亚历山大·斯伯金人类生活在大自然的王国里。
他们时刻被大自然所包围并与之相互影响。
人类呼吸的空气、喝下的水和摄入的食物，无一不令人类时刻感知到大自然的影响。
我们与大自然血肉相连，离开大自然，我们将无法生存。
2 Man is not only a dweller in nature, he also transforms it.Humanity converts nature's wealth into the means of the cultural, historical life of society. Man has subdued and disciplinedelectricity and compelled it to serve the interests of society. Not only has man transferred various species of plants and animals to different climatic conditions, he has also changed the shape and climate of his environment and transformed plants and animals.人类不仅生活在大自然之中，同时也在改变着大自然。
中英文对照翻译Unit 1A Y oung Boy‟s AmbitionOnce a day a cheap, gaudy packet arrived upward from St. Louis, and another downward from Keokuk. Before these events, the day was glorious with expectancy; after them, the day was a dead and empty thing. Not only the boys, but the whole village, felt this. After all these years I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then: the white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning; the streets empty, or prettynearly so; one or two clerks sitting in front of the Water Street stores, with their splint-bottomed chairs tilted back against the wall, chins on breasts, hats slouched over their faces, asleep - with shingle-shavings enough around to show what broke them down; a sow and a litter of pigs loafing along the sidewalk, doing a good business in watermelon rinds and seeds; two or three lonely little freight piles scattered about the "levee"; a pile of "skids" on the slope of the stone-paved wharf, and the fragrant town drunkard asleep in the shadow of them; two or three wood flats at the head of the wharf, but nobody to listen to the peaceful lapping of the wavelets against them; the great Mississippi, the majestic, the magnificent Mississippi, rolling its mile-wide tide along, shining in the sun; the dense forest away on the other side; the "point" above the town, and the "point" below, bounding theriver-glimpse and turning it into a sort of sea, and withal a very still and brilliant and lonely one. Presently a film of dark smoke appears above one of those remote "points"; instantly a negro drayman, famous for his quick eye and prodigious voice, lifts up the cry, "S-t-e-a-m-boat a-comin!" and the scene changes! The town drunkard stirs, the clerks wake up, a furious clatter of drays follows, every house and store pours out a human contribution, and all in a twinkling the dead town is alive and moving.一艘简陋而外表华丽的定班轮船从圣路易斯开上来，另一艘从奇阿库克往下游开，每天都要来到这里一次。
英语期末总结英文版带翻译As the final semester of English comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on all the progress I have made and the lessons I have learned. This semester has been challenging at times, but through hard work and perseverance, I have grown as a student of the English language. Here, I will summarize my experiences and evaluate my own performance.During this semester, we covered various aspects of English such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking. We delved deep into understanding the fundamental rules of grammar, from sentence structure to verb tenses. Moreover, we expanded our vocabulary through weekly vocabulary quizzes and exercises, helping us to express ourselves more precisely and convey our thoughts effectively.One of the highlights of this semester was our extensive reading program. We were introduced to a range of literary works, including short stories, poems, and novels. The variety of genres allowed us to explore different writing styles and gain a deeper appreciation for literature. Additionally, we engaged in lively discussions and shared our interpretations of the texts, enhancing our critical thinking skills and broadening our perspectives.Writing assignments played a significant role in our progress. Each week, we completed different types of writing tasks, such as essays, journal entries, and creative writing. These assignments helped me develop my writing skills and encouraged me to be more expressive.I learned to structure my ideas logically and present arguments coherently. Feedback from my teacher and peers was also invaluable in identifying areas for improvement and refining my writing.Another aspect of the English class that greatly helped me improve was our speaking activities. We participated in regular class discussions, presentations, and debates. These activities pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me gain confidence in expressing my opinions in English. Through speaking in front of others, I learned to organize my thoughts quickly and effectively articulate my ideas. Furthermore, the constructive criticism from my classmates and teacher allowed me to identify and correct my pronunciation and grammar mistakes.Throughout the semester, grammar tests were conducted to assess our understanding of the concepts taught. These assessments not only reinforced our knowledge but also helped us identify areas of weakness that needed improvement. I realized that grammar is not just a set of rigid rules, but rather a tool that enhances communication and understanding. With each test, I saw my scores improve, indicating that my efforts to study and practice grammar had paid off.Reflecting on my performance, I am proud of the progress I have made. However, I am also aware that there is room for improvement. Moving forward, I plan to continue working on my vocabulary expansion by reading more books, newspapers, and articles. I also aim towrite regularly to refine my writing style and continue practicing grammar exercises to strengthen my foundation. Additionally, I will make an effort to speak English as much as possible, seeking opportunities for conversations with native speakers or language exchange partners.In conclusion, this semester has been enriching and rewarding. I have enhanced my grammar skills, expanded my vocabulary, improved my reading and writing abilities, and gained confidence in speaking English. I am grateful for the guidance and support of my teacher and classmates throughout this journey. English is no longer just a subject for me, but a lifelong skill that I will continue to cultivate and utilize. I am excited to continue my English language learning journey in the future and see where it takes me!这个学期基本结束，我不禁回顾自己的进步和所学到的知识。
8.1. 随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。
(take on)With his promotion, he has taken on greater responsibilities.2. 他感到没有必要再一次对约翰承担这样的责任了。
(make a commitment)He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more.3. 闲暇时玛丽喜欢外出购物，与她相反，露茜却喜欢待在家里看书。
(as opposed to)Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy, who prefers to stay at home reading.4. 说得好听一些，可以说他有抱负，用最糟糕的话来说，他是一个没有良心(conscience) 且没有资格的权力追求者。
(at best, at worst)At best he 's ambitious, and at worst a power-seeker without conscience or qualifications.5. 我们已尽全力想说服他，但是却毫无进展。
(strive, make no headway)We have striven to the full to convince him, but we have made no headway.9.1.It seems that the only time fathers merit attention is when they are criticized for not helping enough with the housework ... or when they die .看起来似乎父亲唯一值得人们提及的是因为他们做家务太少而受到指责的时候（我怀疑这一说法的可靠性，因为“家务”的定义中很少包括打扫屋顶的雨水沟，给汽车换机油或其他一些典型的由男人们做的事），或者是在他们去世的时候2. One exception to the “unnecessary father” syndrome is the glowing media attention that at home dad shave received.这种“无需父亲”综合征的一个例外是家庭全职父亲所受到的媒体的赞扬。
大学英语精读第三版第一册【课文翻译】Unit1课程开始之际，就如何使学习英语的任务更容易提出一些建议似乎正当其时。
Some Strategies or Learning English（学习英语的几种策略）学习英语绝非易事。
它需要刻苦和长期努力。
虽然不经过持续的刻苦努力便不能期望精通英语，然而还是有各种有用的学习策略可以用来使这一任务变得容易一些。
以下便是其中的几种。
1. 不要以完全同样的方式对待所有的生词。
你可曾因为简直无法记住所学的所有生词而抱怨自己的记忆力太差？其实，责任并不在你的记忆力。
如果你一下子把太多的生词塞进头脑，必定有一些生词会被挤出来。
你需要做的是根据生词日常使用的频率以不同的方式对待它们。
积极词汇需要经常练习，有用的词汇必须牢记，而在日常情况下不常出现的词只需见到时认识即可。
你会发现把注意力集中于积极有用的词上是扩大词汇量最有效的途径。
2．密切注意地道的表达方式。
你可曾纳闷过，为什么我们说 "我对英语感兴趣"是"I'm interested in English"，而说"我精于法语"则是"I'm good at French"？你可曾问过自己，为什么以英语为母语的人说"获悉消息或秘密"是"learn the news or secret"，而"获悉某人的成功或到来"却是"learn of someone's success or arrival"？这些都是惯用法的例子。
在学习英语时，你不仅必须注意词义，还必须注意以英语为母语的人在日常生活中如何使用它。
3．每天听英语。
经常听英语不仅会提高你的听力，而且有助你培养说的技能。
除了专为课程准备的语言磁带外，你还可以听英语广播，看英语电视和英语电影。
第一次听录好音的英语对话或语段，你也许不能听懂很多。
先试着听懂大意，然后再反复地听。
你会发现每次重复都会听懂更多的东西。
4．抓住机会说。
的确，在学校里必须用英语进行交流的场合并不多，但你还是可以找到练习讲英语的机会。
例如，跟你的同班同学进行交谈可能就是得到一些练习的一种轻松愉快的方式。
还可以找校园里以英语为母语的人跟他们随意交谈。
或许练习讲英语最容易的方式是高声朗读，因为这在任何时间，任何地方，不需要搭档就可以做到。
例如，你可以看着图片或身边的物件，试着对它们详加描述。
你还可以复述日常情景。
在商店里购物或在餐馆里吃完饭付过账后，假装这一切都发生在一个讲英语的国家，试着用英语把它表演出来。
5．广泛阅读。
广泛阅读很重要，因为在我们的学习环境中，阅读是最重要、最可靠的语言输入来源。
在选择阅读材料时，要找你认为有趣的、不需要过多依赖词典就能看懂的东西。
开始时每天读一页是个好办法。
接下去，你就会发现你每天可以读更多页，而且能对付难度更高的材料。
6．经常写。
写作是练习你已经学会的东西的好方法。
除了老师布置的作文，你还可以找到自己要写的理由。
有个笔友可以提供很好的动力；与某个跟你趣味相投但来自不同文化的人进行交流，你会学到很多东西。
经常写作的其他方式还有记日记，写小故事或概述每天的新闻。
语言学习是一个积累的过程。
从读和听中吸收尽量多的东西，然后再试着把学到的东西通过说和写加以运用，定会大有收益。
Unit2弗朗西斯?奇切斯特在六十五岁时开始了只身环球航行。
本文记述的就是这一冒险故事。
Sailing Round the Word（环球航行）弗朗西斯?奇切斯特在独自驾船作环球航行之前，已有好几次让他的朋友们感到吃惊了。
他曾试图作环球飞行，但没有成功。
那是1931年。
好多年过去了。
他放弃了飞行，开始航海。
他领略到航海的巨大乐趣。
奇切斯特在首届横渡大西洋单人航海比赛中夺魁时，已经五十八岁。
他周游世界的宿愿重又被唤起，不过这一次他是要驾船环游。
由于他患有肺癌，朋友们和医生们都认为他不该去，但奇切斯特决意实施自己的计划。
1966年8月，在他快满六十五岁的时候——许多人在这个年龄已经退休——他开始了一生中最了不起的一次航海。
不久，他就驾着那艘16米长的新船吉普赛?莫思号启程出海了。
奇切斯特沿着19世纪大型三桅帆船的航线航行。
不过，三桅帆船拥有众多船员，而奇切斯特却是独个儿扬帆破浪，即使在主要转舵装置被大风刮坏之后仍是这样。
奇切斯特一直航行了14 100英里，到了澳大利亚的悉尼港才停船靠岸。
这段航程比以往单人驾舟航海的最远航程还多一倍多。
他于12月12日抵达澳大利亚，这一天正是他离开英国的第107天。
他受到澳大利亚人和乘飞机专程前去迎接他的家人们的热烈欢迎。
奇切斯特上岸后，得由人搀扶着才能行走。
大家众口一词，说他已航行得够远了，不要再继续向前航行了。
但他却置若罔闻。
在悉尼休息了几周之后，他不顾朋友们的多方劝阻，再次扬帆出航。
这后半段航程更为艰险，在此期间，他绕过了险情四伏的合恩角。
1月29日他驶离澳大利亚。
第二天夜晚——这是他所经历过的最黑暗的一个夜晚——海面上波涛汹涌，小船几乎被风浪掀翻。
食物、衣服、还有碎玻璃，全都混杂在一起了。
幸好小船遭到的损坏还不算太严重。
奇切斯特镇静地钻进被窝，睡着了。
等他醒来时，大海又恢复了平静。
然而，他仍禁不住想到，要是果真有什么意外，他能借无线电联系上的人，最近的也要在885英里以外的岛上，除非附近哪儿有条轮船。
奇切斯特成功地绕过合恩角以后，便通过无线电给伦敦发去如下电文："我觉得好像刚从噩梦中醒来。
就是野马也休想再把我拖回到合恩角和那凶险莫测的南大洋去了。
"1967年5月28日，星期天，晚上将近9点，他回到了英国。
有二十五万人等在那儿欢迎他。
伊丽莎白女王二世手持宝剑敕封他为爵士。
将近400年前，伊丽莎白一世也曾手持同一把宝剑，把爵位赐予完成首次环球航行的弗朗西斯?德雷克爵士。
从英国出发，再回到英国，整个航程长达28 500英里。
奇切斯特一共花了九个月的时间，其中实际航行时间为226天。
他终于完成了他想完成的伟业。
和许多别的冒险家一样，奇切斯特产生过恐惧而又战胜了恐惧。
在这一过程中，他无疑对自身有了一些了解。
此外，在当今这个人类如此依赖机器的时代，他赋予了全世界的人们以新的自豪感。
Unit3人们说血浓于水，即我们的亲属比别人对我们更重要。
老太太生日这天，所有的人都对她那么好。
无疑她的女儿将会做出更大的努力使她高兴了？The Present（礼物）这天是老太太的生日。
为了静心等候邮件，她一早就起床了。
邮差打马路那头过来的时候，她从三楼的公寓套间里一眼就可以看到。
她难得有信，偶尔有邮件寄来，总是由住在底楼的小男孩给她送上来。
她相信今天肯定会有什么东西寄来。
迈拉尽管在别的时候绝少写信，可母亲的生日她是不会忘记的。
当然，迈拉很忙。
她丈夫当上了市长，迈拉自己也由于悉心为老年人工作而获得一枚奖章。
老太太颇以迈拉自豪，但她真心疼爱的女儿却是伊妮德。
伊妮德始终没结婚，但她似乎以跟老母同住，并任教于附近的一所小学而心满意足。
然而一天傍晚，伊妮德却说："妈妈，我已安排让莫里森太太来照顾你几天。
明天我要去住院——只是动个小手术。
我很快会回家来的。
"第二天早上她去了，却再也没有回来——她死在了手术台上。
迈拉来参加了葬礼，并以她特有的干练方式，安排莫里森太太来家生火，并为老太太准备早餐。
那是两年以前的事了，打那以后，迈拉来看过她母亲三次，可她丈夫却一次也没来过。
今天是老太太的八十寿辰。
她穿上了她最好的衣裙。
也许——也许迈拉会来的吧。
不管怎么说，八十大寿毕竟非同一般——你又活了十年，或者说又熬过了十年，是活是熬，全在于你怎么看了。
即便迈拉不来，她也会寄礼物来的。
老太太对这点是拿得准的。
脸颊上的两片红晕，使她满脸生辉。
她心情激动——激动得像个小孩。
她的这个生日一定会过得很快活。
昨天，莫里森太太把这套公寓房间额外打扫了一遍。
今天来准备早餐时还带来一张生日卡和一束万寿菊。
楼下的格兰特太太特地做了一只蛋糕，下午老太太要下楼到她家去吃茶点。
小男孩约翰尼也上楼来过，送来了一盒薄荷糖，还说要等她邮件来了以后再出去玩。
"我猜你准会收到好多好多礼物，"他说。
"上个礼拜我六岁生日，就收到好多好多。
"她想要样什么礼物呢？也许是一双拖鞋,或者是一件新的羊毛开衫。
要真是一件羊毛开衫那就太好了,蓝盈盈的，那颜色该多么漂亮。
过去吉姆就总喜欢她穿蓝的。
再不就是一盏台灯，或者一本书，一本带照片的游记；一只小钟也行，钟面带醒目黑色数字的小钟。
让人喜欢的东西可真多。
她站在窗口张望着。
邮差骑着自行车过了拐角。
她心跳加快了。
约翰尼也看到了邮差，立即向大门口跑去。
接着，楼梯上传来"得得得"的脚步声。
约翰尼敲了敲她的门。
"奶奶，奶奶，"他叫着说，"我拿到你的信了。
"他交给她四封信。
三封没封口，是老朋友寄来的生日卡。
第四封是封口的，上面的字迹出自于迈拉之手。
失望的痛楚攫住了老太太的心头。
"没有包裹吗，约翰尼？""没有，奶奶。
"也许是包裹太大了，没有随信件邮班同来。
对了，准是这个缘故。
待会儿会有包裹邮班送来的。
她一定要有耐心。
她几乎是带着几分勉强之意撕开了信封。
只见生日卡里夹着一张折叠起来的纸。
卡上印有"生日快乐"的字样，下面写着一句附言——拿这张支票给自己买样称心的东西吧——迈拉和哈罗德。
支票像只断了翅膀的小鸟似的飘落到地板上。
老太太慢慢地弯下腰，把支票从地上捡了起来。
她的礼物，她的可爱的礼物！她用颤抖的手指把支票撕了个粉碎。
Unit4在美国，许多人把大部分空闲时间花在看电视上。
的确，电视里有很多值得一看的节目，包括新闻、儿童教育节目、讨论当前社会问题的节目、戏剧、电影、音乐会等等。
然而，人们也许不该在电视机前花费那么多的时间。
如果我们被迫要找一些其他的活动，那我们可以做些什么呢？对这一问题，梅耶先生做了一番想像。
Turning Off TV: A Quiet Hour（关上电视机：清净一小时）我想建议每天晚上一播完晚间新闻，美国所有的电视台都依法停播六十至九十分钟。
让我们认真而通情达理地看一下，如果这一建议被采纳的话，会有什么样的结果。
千家万户也许会利用这段时间真正地团聚一番。
没有电视机的干扰，他们晚饭后也许会围坐在一起，当真交谈起来。
众所周知，我们的许多问题——事实上是所有的问题，从代沟、高离婚率到某些精神病——至少部分地是由于没能交流思想而引起的。
我们谁也不把自己心头的烦恼告诉别人，结果感情上便产生了这样那样的问题。
利用这安静的、全家聚在一起的时刻来讨论我们的各种问题，我们相互之间也许会更加了解，更加相爱。
