英文精典The Truman Doctrine Harry S. Truman

The Truman Show(Drama/Comedy) (1998)© copyright 1999 by Raymond Weschler"We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented." Major CharactersTruman Burbank.........................Jim CarreyA 29 year old insurance salesman who has unknowingly livedhis entire life on the most popular TV show in the world. ura LinneyTruman's wife on the show, who sees no differencebetween her "real life" and her life as Truman's wife. Christof.............................................Ed HarrisThe television producer who created "The Truman Show"when Truman was born, and continues to direct it. Marlon..............................................Noah EmmerichTruman's best friend for his entire life.Lauren/Sylvia ......................... Natascha McElhoneLauren is Truman's first romantic interest, and Sylvia is the actress who plays Lauren who tries to tell Truman about the reality of his life. Truman's mother.........................Holland TaylorTruman's TV mom. In his real life, Truman was"the first child ever to be adopted by a corporation." Kirk.....................................................Brian DelateTruman's father, who Truman thought he saw drownwhen he was a child.Plot SummaryThis is the story of Truman Burbank, a 29 year old insurance salesman who lives in a comfortable town called Seahaven, which is located on an island, probably off the coast of Florida. Truman is a sincere and very nice person who begins to suspect that there is something very strange going on his life, and little by little, he learns the truth: Ever since he was born, Truman hasbeen filmed for a live television show that is broadcast 24 hours a day to the rest of the world, and thus everything and everyone that he thinks he knows is in fact part of a giant television studio designed to record his life.Truman begins to discover the reality of his world when the television producers of "The Truman Show" begin to make silly mistakes that give Truman an idea of what is really happening. After listening to a radio broadcast that seems to be broadcasting everything he is doing, and then seeing workers who look like they're fixing his own office building as if it were part of a movie set (which it is!), Truman decides he needs to get away from Seahaven. He tells his wife and best friend that he wants to go to the island of Fiji, where the family of a girl he once liked very much had apparently moved. Thus, the producers of the show must think of every possible way to convince Truman that it would really be much better if he stayed home in Seahaven, without of course, admitting to him that hiswhole world is actually a giant, fake TV studio.Eventually though, Truman becomes determined to leave this island that he has never left before, despite his horrible fear of water (which began as a child when he thought he saw his father drown in a storm). As each way off the island is mysteriously blocked---from car to bus to boat---Truman grows increasingly closer to finding out the true nature of the world around him. Words and Expressions that You may not KnowWhile the world he inhabits is in some respectscounterfeit, there is nothing fake about Truman himself."Counterfeit" is a fake or fraudulent imitation or copy, and usually refers to money. If something is "fake," it is not realor authentic, but an imitation (such as fake paintings).The Truman show is a lifestyle. It's a noble life...a blessed life."Lifestyle" is an important word for a way of living that reflectscertain values( such as the gay or hippie lifestyle). "Noble" means honorable, and here, "blessed" means to be filled with happiness, though it can have a more religious meaning.Gross!A cool, slang and very common word for disgusting!Maybe just my love handles.An interesting and common expression for the extra fat thatpeople get around their hips when they eat too much.Here's a news flash just in.A "News flash" is a piece of news that was just received.An aircraft in trouble began shedding parts."To shed" means to lose skin or covering by a natural process, such as when snakes shed their skin. "Parts" refer to pieces of objects like cars or computers, and is very common in the expression "spare parts." That's the whole kit and caboodle.A funny, old fashioned expression meaning "everything."Hey, think about that policy!An "insurance policy" is the term used when buyingany type of insurance (ie...the insurance contract).Fiji.An island in the Pacific Ocean.If he's in a coma, he's probably uninsurable.The medical condition where a person is alive but unconsciousfor an extended period of time, due to disease or injury.Do you have a listing for a Lauren Garland?A "listing" is an official word for a written record.I got a prospect in Wells Park for you to close.In the sales business, a "prospect" is a potential customer,and the goal is "to close the sale," which is to make a sale.You're going to lose a lot more thanyour teeth if you don't meet your quota.In sales, the "quota" is the amount you are expected to sell for a given time period. It also refers to the quantity put aside or given to aparticular person or group.They're making cutbacks."Cutbacks" are reductions, and often used to mean a decreasein the number of people working at an organization.It's a chef's pal!A common and good word for friend.It's a dicer, peeler and grater all in one!Three useful world for the world of food. "To dice" is to cut intosmall cubes, "to peel" is to take off the skin, and "to grate" is to grind or rub into small pieces.I've been thinking about getting out."To get out" is a good way of saying togo outside, or more generally, to leave.You should try stocking vending machines."To stock" is to fill, or to equip. "Vending machines" arethe large display cases that sell soft drinks and other food.You get restless? Itchy feet? Antsy?I had never heard the expression "itchy feet," but "antsy" isan excellent word for nervous, or perhaps anxious, in this case to leave or go far way in order to do something different.Where the hell is Fiji?Very common expression added in "Wh questions" inorder to show surprise, excitement or other emotions.You can't just up and go.A grammatically curious little expression which means to leave. Bonus time is just around the corner.A "bonus" is the extra money an employee is paid for work well done,often at the end of the year. If something is "just around the corner,"it is very close in either space or time.You're soaked.A useful adjective (and verb), meaningtotally wet, including on the inside.I figured we could scrape together $8,000."To figure" is an interesting colloquial verb meaning to think. "To scrape together" means to gather, from various places.We could bum around the world for a year on that."To bum around" is to wander from place to place, with no real goal. Mortgage payments.The money you owe the bank each monthafter borrowing money to pay for a house.You want to be an explorer. This will pass."To pass" is often used to mean end, or terminate.That's the whole ball of wax!Another old fashioned "Trumanism" for "everything."Move out of the way!If someone is "in the way," they're blockingthe place where you want to go.Sailing off into that storm."To sail" is to travel on the water, usually in a small sail boat. Fixing the mower.The tool that cuts grass.I've been such a klutz all day.A fun and interesting word for someone who isclumsy, or who is always getting into accidents.I sprained my ankle"To sprain" is to injure a ligament. Painful, and alas, common.Let's go for a brewski.A very slangy word for beer.I'm a pretty dangerous character.A "character" is a figure in a play or movie,or, in this case, a strange or odd person.Everybody's pretending!A critical verb for the movie. "To pretend" is to claim insincerely orfalsely, though in this context, it is simply a general way to sayacting.Come on sweetie, honey.Two common words for "dear" used among couples.The sky, the sea, everything. It's a set. It's a show.Here, short for a "movie set," the fake background where moviestudios make films. The most famous ones are in Los Angeles. Schizophrenia. It's an episode."Schizophrenia" is a horrible mental disease in which people lose track or reality. To have "an episode" of a disease is to have a bad attack of it.I can't believe he married Meryl on the rebound."To rebound" is to literally bounce back. If you marry or date someone "on the rebound," you do so just after breaking up with someone else. We've already got this on the greatest hits tape.A tape of an artist's best loved songs, or in this case, TV shows.A beautiful day in paradise folks, but don't forget to buckle up."Folks" is an old fashioned but still used word for people, or perhaps parents. To "buckle up" refers to seat belts in a car.Wait for the cue.A "cue" is a signal or reminder, used often when making movies to tell actors when to begin saying their lines.Stand by, all extras."Stand by" are the words used on a movie set when the director is just about ready to shoot the next scene. "Extras" are actors who havesmall parts in the background of a film.Change frequencies!A "radio frequency" is the place onthe radio band where a station is located.We're back on the air.The expression used when a radio or TVor radio station is actually broadcasting.I have an appointment.The word used for a pre-scheduled, official meeting(ie...you have appointments with doctors, lawyers, etc.).It's none of your business.One way to say "I don't want to tell you"!I'm on to something, Marlon."To be on to something" is a good expression that you use when you think you are discovering something important that you did not knowbefore, perhaps because it was kept a secret.You look like shit."You look horrible." Vulgar, but common, even among friends! Truman, if this is one of your fantasies...A "fantasy" is a wild dream, or an unrealistic wish.You're going to get both our asses fired!"If you keep acting that way, we will both lose our jobs!"Maybe I'm being set up for something"To set up" somebody is a wonderful but complicated phrasal verb that means to arrange to trap, or to fool." A "set up" can also mean tomake somebody look like they are guilty of a crime, even if they arecompletely innocent.You would haul chickens in the summer for Kaiser?"To haul" is to transport, often by truck. Kaiser is a company.Just between you and me…An excellent way to tell the person you're speakingto that what you are saying should be kept a secret.Here's us at Mount Rushmore.A famous place in the state of South Dakota with the facesof famous American Presidents carved into the mountains.And they'll be another episode of "I Love Lucy" same time tomorrow.Another word for an individual show or program within a series."I Love Lucy" was a very popular TV show in the 1950s.Tonight we present the endearing, much loved classic.A sweet word meaning "filled with love and emotion."Full of laughter and love….b ut ultimately redemption.A very difficult word to translate!: The act of self-forgiving that comesafter doing something that makes up for having done something bad before. Check a bilingual dictionary!Trials and tribulations.A nice expression that means great difficulties.What's your rush?"Why are you in such a hurry?" Common.This cable just snapped."To snap" is to suddenly break into two.The elevator just plummeted down ten flightswith nonunion workers! Just monstrous."To plummet" is a dramatic verb meaning to fall very quickly.Here, it fell 10 "flights" of stairs, or 10 stories. "Monstrous" isused here to mean "horrible," though this is not that common. Amputation.Another dramatic word, meaning the surgicalremoval of a body part, usually an arm or leg.She's in pre-op.An abbreviation for pre-operation. The roomwhere patients stay before they go into surgery.Can you pass along a message?"To pass along" something to someone is to give it to them. Scalpel.The knife that doctors use to cut during surgery.I'm not making my primary incision."An incision" is a cut made by a knife, often during surgery.I'll just let someone else tidy up."To tidy up" is a nice little phrasal verbmeaning to clean up, or organize things.I would like to book a flight for Fiji.A curious but common verb when reserving or buying a ticket. Windy City, here we come!Chicago, Illinois is considered "the windy city."Pensacoloa, Des Moines.Cities in the states of Florida and Illinois.He's not going anywhere. He has to have it out with Meryl."To have it out" with someone is an interesting expression meaning to argue or discuss passionately.A Volkswagen Beetle with a dented fender.The "fender" is the part of the car that protects it from collision,and if its "dented," it's a little damaged on the surface.They're on a loop.A "loop" is a string or rope that bends back on itself."They keep going in circles, around and around."We need more charcoal.The little black pieces of coal used to barbecue food.Early bird gathers no moss, rolling stone catches the worm. Right?!Truman's destruction of two classic English expressions:"The early bird catches the worm" means a person who wakes up early and has lots of energy will be successful. "A rolling stone gathers nomoss" means, hmm, I'm not sure what it means, but it sure is famous!Perhaps that a person who continually travels will never have a placeto call home. "Moss" is green algae that grows on rocks in the ocean.I guess were being spontaneous.A wonderful word! If you do something "spontaneously,"you do it without planning ahead, but just as soon as theidea comes to you.What about Atlantic City?A city in New Jersey that is famous for casino gambling.I'm going to throw upThe phrasal verb for vomit. Unpleasant, but common.Beautifully synchronized, don't you agree?If something is "synchronized," it is plannedto function well together, at the same time.I don't know what got into me!The thing to say if you do something really stupid and youwant to apologize (or at least pretend like you're apologizing) Truman, that's our turnoff.The exit from a freeway onto city streets.New Orleans, Mardi Gras, woooo!New Orleans is a wonderful American City in the state of Louisiana which is famous for the "Mardi Gras," an annual festival where peoplesing, dance and eat lots of sausages.We made it, Truman! We're over the bridge!A fascinating example of the complexity of prepositions! One mightthink "over" means "on," yet as used by Meryl in this dramatic scene,it means "no longer on." Is language amazing, or what?!I'm sure they're exaggerating."To exaggerate" is a great verb meaning to describesomething in a way that is much greater than it really is.I have my Seahaven Bank Card.The bank card with which Truman can getmoney from ATMs (Automated telling machines).Truman, looks like a leak at the plant.A "leak" refers to the escape of a gas or liquid from apipe or other container. A "plant" can refer to manytypes of places, including, as here, a nuclear power plant.We had to shut her down."To shut something down" is to close it. Note that factoriesor other work places may be affectionately referred to as "her." The whole area has been evacuated."To evacuate" an area is to force the people in it to leavebecause of a dangerous situation, such as a chemical leak.Next time were going to have to file charges.The official act of accusing someone of committing a crime. Why do you want to have a baby with me? You can't stand me.If you "can't stand someone," you hate or strongly dislike them. All natural cocoa beans from the upper slopes of Nicaragua!The "slope" is the side of a mountain.What the hell does this have to do with anything?!A very common expression added to "Wh questions"to show surprise, anger and other emotions.You're having a nervous breakdown.A psychological term referring to emotional exhaustion whichis so severe that it leads to an inability to function normally. How can anyone expect me to carry on under these conditions?"To carry on" doing something is to continuedoing what one was doing before.It's like the whole world revolves around me."To revolve around" something is to continue to circle it.You sure that's not wishful thinking?An excellent expression to describe the opinions of peoplethat you may in fact think are what they really want.Who hasn't sat on the john and had animaginary interview on "Seahaven Tonight.""The john" is a classic colloquial term for toilet.Everybody seems to be in on it.A common, grammatically interesting construction: Not aphrasal verb, but two prepositions in a row, meaning to knowabout something that is supposed to be a secret.Pneumonia.A serious disease that attacks the chest and lungs.I know that feeling, once the good things just slipped away."To slip away" is to leave secretly, or perhaps slowly over time.Stand. by crane cam.A "crane" is a large and tall machine that moves heavy objects(as well as a bird with a long neck). "Cam" is the equipmentthat lets a camera slide across the ground to film a scene.Fade up the music...and now a close up.The language of film directors: "To fade up" is to graduallyincrease the volume, and a "close up" is a scene where the camera is usually close to the faces of those being filmed.I'll make it up to you, son.A nice little expression meaning to do good things in thefuture that will offset bad things that were done in the past.An entire human life recorded on anintricate network of hidden cameras.A good word meaning complex, or with many tiny parts.I don't know about you, but I've been on pins and needles.An interesting expressing meaning to be anxious or nervous. Welcome to "TruTalk," our forum for issues growing out of the showA "forum" is a place for open discussion between many people. Televisionary.A clever word created for this movie. Refers to Christof,who had "vision," or creative genius, in making this TV show.This exclusive interview.The adjective used when a person agrees to talkonly to one particular reporter or news organization.The catalyst for the recent dramatic events.An important word meaning "the immediate cause of."Truman's father Kirk, and his attempts to infiltrate the show"To infiltrate" is a powerful verb meaning to secretlyenter into an organization or physical place.We had our close calls in the past.An excellent expression referring to those situationswhen a disaster or bad event almost took place.A breach of security.A "breach" is an official word for a violation, or perhaps a hole or gap. The first intruder to be a former cast member.An "intruder" is someone who comes in to an area even though he is clearly not wanted. The "cast" of a movie or play are those people who act within it.I've got to say, writing Kirk back in---a master stroke.Another way to say "a brilliant move or decision."Let's remind viewers of exactly whydad was written out in the first place.If a character in a movie is "written out," he is eliminated. Finally, I came up with the concept of Kirk's drowning."To come up with" something is create it, or think of it first. When Kirk read the synopsis for the "death atsea" episode, he was disappointed, to say the least.A "synopsis" is a summary or brief version of a writtentext. "To say the least" is an excellent and commonexpression that is used when you want to suggestthat a much stronger statement can be made and still betrue ("Einstein was pretty smart---To say the least!").His eagerness to leave his mother's womb."Eagerness" is strong desire or enthusiasm. A "womb"is the place where a baby develops inside the mother. Truman was the one who arrived on cue.Movie making slang for "right on time."Enormous revenues now equivalent to the gross national product...An important term in economics, referring to the wealththat any given nation produces in a year (often referred toas the GNP). "Gross domestic product" (GDP) is similar.All those staggering revenues are created by product placement."Staggering" is a powerful adjective that means overwhelming."Revenues" refer to income, and "product placement" is anincreasingly popular form of advertising in which companiespay to have their products placed in movie scenes. Operators are standing by.What every late night "infomercial" says at the end of theirprogram, when trying to sell a product: "Operators are waitingfor you to call." If you watch TV at 3am, you've heard this! You're a liar and a manipulator.Someone who exploits and uses people for his ownadvantage. A very negative and powerful word.I love to reminisce with former members of the cast.An interesting verb which means to talk about old times.You think because...you flirted with him…"To flirt" is a widely used verb referring to when peoplecommunicate with each other in a light, romantic way.A few minutes of airtime to thrust yourselfand your politics into the limelight."To thrust" is a verb which means to push forward, but note it often hasa sexual connotation. The "limelight" is a key word which means thecenter of media attention or public curiosity.Mockery.An object of ridicule, or a pathetic imitation ofsomething important. A powerful word that is usedoften in the expression "a mockery of justice."A vague ambition.An adjective which means unclear or uncertain.What distresses you...is that Truman prefers his cell."To distress" is to emotionally hurt. A "cell" can bea biological term, or as here, a reference to a prison cell.Television's first on-air conception.The biological word for when a sperm and egg are united to form anembryo. An interesting concept in this context, though it seems tosimply suggest TV pornography!Well, another television milestone.A "milestone" is a word that means amajor or unprecedented accomplishment.How's it going? :: Vital signs are good.A medical expression that refers to suchthings as heart rate, pulse, breathing, etc.This is about the great variable; When will death occur?A mathematical word that refers to something with many futurepossibilities or variations in outcome. This is a key concept forinsurance companies.Stabbed in the heart by the tip of a runaway beach umbrella."To stab" is a violent verb meaning to attack with a knife.A "runaway" anything is something that is moving whileout of control, in this case perhaps because of the wind.No way to guard against that kind of thing.In this case, to "guard against" something is to protect oneself.What's he doing in his basement?The bottom floor of some houses, that is actually underground.Give me a close-up of his torso.An anatomy term for the trunk of the human body,which does not include the arms, legs or head.Zoom in."To zoom in" is an excellent verb meaning to bring a cameracloser to what you want to see in order to make it bigger.I got a six pack of cold brewskis with our name on them.A "six pack" refers to those drinks whichare sold in packages of six cans or bottles.Come on, pal. Come on, buddy.Both "pal" and "buddy" are used to mean friend, though be aware that both can also be used sarcastically among people who certainly do not consider themselves friends.Come out, come out, wherever you are.What children say when they are playing the game "hideand seek" and they want their friends to show where theyhave been hiding themselves.Cut transmission!In this context, meaning "stop broadcasting the TV show!"Give me the remote.Short for "remote control," the wonderful little box that allowsyou to change TV channels without moving your lazy bones. Just find the son of a bitch!Crude, but common, for bastard, jerk, creep, etc.Get some flashlights. This guy's not going to glow in the dark."Flashlights" are the portable light bulbs that you need whenthe electricity goes out. "To glow" is to shine, or give off light. The media is having a feeding frenzy with thisTo be "in a frenzy" is to be acting with extreme excitementor emotion. This expression refers to the intense behaviorof reporters when they discover a sensational story.Every network has a pirated shot of Marlon."A stolen or inappropriately taken picture."The sponsors are threatening to rip up their contracts.The companies that pay to advertise on a TV show, or in thecase of The Truman Show, to pay for "product placements." Sweep the harbor.You can "sweep" the floor with a broom, or in this case, move powerful lights across an area while looking for something. The lighthouse camera is up.A "lighthouse" is the tall building in the ocean that ships lookfor when trying to figure out where they are in relation to land.If anything mechanical is "up," it likely means functioning.Resume transmission.Another way to say "continue" aftersomething has been temporarily stopped.。

The Secret Life of Walter MittyBy James Thurber”WE'RE going through!” The Commander's voice was like thin ice breaking。

He wore his full-dress uniform, with the heavily braided white cap pulled down rakishly over one cold gray eye. "We can't make it， sir。

It’s spoiling for a hurricane, if you ask me." "I’m not asking you, Lieutenant Berg，" said the Commander. ”Throw on the power lights! Rev her up to 8500! We're going through!” The pounding of the cylinders increased：ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa—pocketa-pocketa。

The Commander stared at the ice forming on the pilot window. He walked over and twisted a row of complicated dials. "Switch on No. 8 auxiliary!” he shouted。

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30本值得一读的原版英文书难度分级一星：极为简单，词汇量在3000左右的童书二星：比较简单，青少年向作品，用词简单，无大量长难句，5000+有一些生词不影响阅读三星：中等难度，6500左右的单词量，有一些生词不影响阅读四星：中上难度，熟练掌握考研或托福生词即可驾驭五星：难，以古典文学为代表，属于楼主每个单词都认识，连起来就不认识的程度= = 1.The little prince （小王子）难度：一星内容：小王子的故事大家都熟了观后感：看的第一本原版书，作为个人入门打个基础是最好的选择。

阅读起来几乎无障碍，但毕竟西方的语言表达和东方不一样，先有一个适应的过渡是很必须的2.The wonderful wizard of oz （绿野仙踪）难度：一星内容：小萝莉多萝西被大风吹到一个奇异国度（奥兹国）的奇遇记。

貌似根据这个改编的电影票房仅次于《乱世佳人》。

观后感：很可爱的一个小故事，善良的小萝莉和一个稻草人，一个铁皮机器人与一个狮子的故事，短小精悍，同样没什么难度，适合小王子之后的过渡。

3.Flipped （怦然心动）难度：二星内容：同名电影的原著小说。

女主角从小时候就喜欢邻居家新搬来的小男孩，从此一直追逐着他的有趣故事。

貌似就是我喜欢你的时候，你不喜欢我，这算不算泄底？观后感：看完电影特意找来书看的，而且之前了解过难度不是很大。

小说要比电影有意思很多，以致我看的时候经常会笑出声来。

也是男孩和女孩视角的章节交错进行，画面感很强。

强烈推荐。

4.And then there were none （无人生还）难度：三星内容：阿加莎克里斯蒂三大奇书之一！也是开创了孤岛杀人模式的第一人。

讲述十个人收到邀请函到一座荒岛上，但主人迟迟未出现，在晚宴时突然播放了一曲童谣，然后十个人按照童谣的歌词相继死亡的故事。

观后感：代入感太强！不得不佩服阿加莎克里斯蒂的文字功力，当时每天睡前看这本书，最后连续好几天做恶梦= = 书中的心理描写刻画的淋漓尽致，最后结局也是意想不到！精彩之至！同时也是西方推理小说排行前十的。

The Truman Show The Lunar RoomCHRISTOFWe've become bored with watching actorsgive us phony emotions. We're tired ofpyrotechnics and special effects. Whilethe world he inhabits is in somerespects counterfeit, there's nothingfake about Truman himself. Noscripts, no cue cards...It isn't alwaysShakespeare but it's genuine. It's alife.Truman's BathroomTRUMAN(to mirror cam)I'm not going to make it. You're goingto have to go on without me. No way,mister, you're going to the top of thismountain...Broken legs and all.The Lunar RoomCHRISTOFWe find many viewers leave him on allnight for comfort.Truman's BathroomTRUMAN(to mirror cam)You're crazy, you know that?InterviewMERYLWell, I mean, there is no--there is nodifference between a private life and apublic life. My--my life is my life, isThe Truman Show. The Truman Show is...alifestyle. It's a noble life. It is...atruly blessed life.Truman's BathroomTRUMAN(to mirror cam)I'm not going to get to the top. Allright, promise me one thing though: IfI die before I reach the summit, you willuse me as an alternative source of food.Eeeewwww, gross.InterviewMARLONIt's all true. It's all real. Nothing hereis fake. Nothing you see on this showis fake. It's merely controlled. Truman's BathroomTRUMANEat me, dammit. That's an order.Maybe just my love handles.I have love handles.....little ones.MERYL (O.S)Truman! You're going to be late!Okay!!(sighs)On Truman's PorchTRUMANGood Morning!MRS. WASHINGTONGood Morning!WASHINGTON KIDGood Morning!TRUMANOh! And in case I don't see ya'! GoodAfternoon, Good Evening, and Goodnight!(laughs jovially)Yeah...yeah...SPENCERGood morning Truman!TRUMANGood mornin', Spencer!PLUTO (the dog)(barks at Truman)TRUMANHey Pluto. Hey Pluto! Hey Pluto!SPENCERHey...c'mon, buddy. Get back here.TRUMANGet down! 'at a girl...I know... It's just me..SPENCERC'mon, Pluto!TRUMAN(re: light from sky)Truman's CarRADIOHere's a news flash just in: an aircraft introuble began shedding parts as it flew overSeahaven just a few moments ago.TRUMANNnnnnnn...RADIOWow. Luckily no one was hurt. But hey! Howdo you feel today?TRUMANMmm-mmm. (okay)RADIOThat's good. You thinking of flying anywhere?TRUMANNope.RADIOO-o-oh, good. (The weather?)Sit back and letthis music calm you down.Newspaper StandCUSTOMERDog Fancy please...Why thank you. Thank youvery much.TRUMANOhhh. Get a paper there, will you, Harold?Oh, and uh...one of these - for the wife.Loves her fashion mags.HAROLDWill that be all for you, Truman?TRUMANThat's the whole kit 'n' caboodle.HAROLDCatch ya' later.TRUMANOf course. Yeah...In Front of Chicken AdTRUMANGood morning.RON OR DON?Hey! Good morning, Truman.RON OR DON?Good morning, Truman.RON OR DON?Good morning, Truman!TRUMANHey! How are you guys?RON OR DON?Beautiful day, in't it?TRUMANAh...always.RON OR DON?Ah. And how's your lovely wife?TRUMANs'Good. Good. How about yours'?RON OR DON?Ohhh...Couldn't be better!TRUMANAhhhh...RON OR DON?Uh..nice talkin' to ya', Truman.TRUMANYou too, you too.RON OR DON?But we must go now.TRUMANHey, think about that policy!RON OR DON?Yes, we'll think about it.TRUMANOkay, that's two for one, that's a good deal.Doppelganger Special.At the Revolving Door, Truman's OfficeTRUMANHey, fella's, going in? Go ahead....Hey, whoa....I'm not that anxious to getthere.Truman's OfficeTRUMAN(on phone)Uh, could I have directory assistance forFiji, please? Fiji Islands...OFFICE NEIGHBOR(re: Newspaper article"SEAHAVEN THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH!") Truman, did you see this?TRUMAN(on phone)All right, sure ma'am, if--if uh..he's in a(whispering)Yes, uh..Fiji please. Do you have a listingfor a Lauren Garland?....unlisted....okay..Do you have a Sylvia Garland? S for Sylvia.None...okay, thank you.(hangs up phone)OFFICE NEIGHBORLet's see, Burbank, got a prospect in WellsPark for you to close.TRUMANWel-Wells Park? On uh...Harbor Island?OFFICE NEIGHBORYou...know another one?TRUMANWell, I can't do it. I uh...have anappointment. Dentist.OFFICE NEIGHBORReally?TRUMANYeah.(Toothy grin)OFFICE NEIGHBORYou're going to lose a lot more than your teethif you don't meet your quota. Truman. They'remaking cutbacks in here this month.TRUMANCutbacks?OFFICE NEIGHBORYeah. You need this. 'sides, half hour acrossthe bay, a little sea air..do you good.TRUMANHey, thanks.At the DocksTRUMANHello! Ferry's still here, huh? Well, I'mheadin' to sea.TICKETPERSONOne way or return?TRUMAN(like duh)Return.TICKETPERSONHere you go, sir.FERRY STAFF(re: Truman's faint condition)Do you need any help, sir?TRUMANYou go ahead, I'll-I'll be fine.Truman's LawnMERYLI'm home, Truman! Look what I got for youat the checkout. It's a Chef's Pal. It's adicer, grater, peeler all in one. Neverneeds sharpening. Dishwasher safe.TRUMANWow. That's amazing!MERYLTruman. Missed a spot. Unfinished BridgeMARLONMm. THAT is a beer.TRUMANYou know, I've been thinking about gettin' out, Marlon.MARLONYeah? Out of what?TRUMANOut of my job. Out of this city. Off this island. Out.MARLONOut of your job? What the hell is wrong with your job? You have a great job, Truman. You have a desk job. I'd kill for a desk job.(re: beer)Here ya' go.(continuing)You should try stocking vending machines for a living.TRUMANNo thanks.MARLONNow there's excitement.TRUMANDon't you ever get restless? Itchy feet?MARLONWhere is there to go?TRUMANFiji.MARLONWhere the hell is Fiji? Near Florida?TRUMAN(using golf ball as Earth)See here?MARLONTRUMAN(finger on one point of ball)This is us...and all the way around here..(finger slides around toopposite point)Fiji.MARLONMmmm... (Oh...)TRUMANcan't get any further away before you startcoming back.....You know, there are stillislands in Fiji where no human being has everset foot?(question to Andrew Niccol: is Fiji a reference to Lister's, a character on the British Sci-fi comedy "Red Dwarf," dream of building a farm in Fiji?)MARLONhoo..So, when're you gonna go?TRUMANIt's not that simple. It takes money.Planning. Can't just..up and go.MARLONRight.TRUMANI'm gonna' do it. Don't worry about that.You know, bonus time's just around the corner.MARLONHmmm. Hey, you comin' for a drink?TRUMANNo. Can't..Flashback to OceanI don't like the look of that weather, son.I think we should head back.YOUNG TRUMANOh no, Dad.KIRKNo..we should go back.YOUNG TRUMANJust a little further. Please.KIRKOkay.YOUNG TRUMANYeah.THUNDER(boom)YOUNG TRUMANDaddy!BeachTRUMANUgh. Ha ha ha ha ha! Ahhhhhhhh! Truman HomeMERYLYou're soaked! Where have you been?TRUMANI figured we could scrape together eightthousand dollars--MERYLEvery time you and Marlon get together something--TRUMANWe could bum around the world for a yearon that.MERYLAnd then what, Truman? We'd be where we werefive years ago. You're talking like ateenager.TRUMANMaybe I feel like a teenager.MERYLWe have mortgage payments, Truman. We havecar payments. What? We're just going towalk away from our financial obligations?TRUMANWe need adventure..MERYLI thought we were going to try for a baby.Isn't that enough of an adventure?TRUMANThat can wait. I need to get away. Seesome of the world. Explore!MERYLYou want to be an explorer...This'll pass.We all think like this now and again.Let's get you out of these wet clothes,huh? And into bed.Security GarageSECURITY GUARDYou never see anything anyway. They alwaysuh..turn the camera, and..play music and...youknow, the wind blows and then the curtain moves.You don't see anything.Newspaper StandTRUMANOoohhhhh...and I'll pick one of these upwhile I'm at it.HAROLDFor the wife.TRUMANShe's gotta' have 'em.HAROLDAnything else?TRUMANThat's the whole ball o' wax.HAROLDSee ya' later Truman.On the StreetTRUMANDad?........Hey. What're you doing? Hey!Oh! Oof! Ah! Move out of the way! Stopthem! Oh! Oh. Oof. No no wait! Stop! Stop!Hey! Open the doors! Open the...! Somebodystop the bus! Stop the bus! Somebody stop it! Truman's Mother's HouseMOTHERIt doesn't sound insane at all, Truman.I see him ten times a week, in a hundreddifferent faces. You know I almost hugged aperfect stranger in the salon last Thursday.TRUMANIt was dad. I swear! Dressed like a homelessman! And you know what else was strange? Abusiness man and a woman with a little dog cameout of nowhere and forced him onto a bus.MOTHERWell! It's about time they cleaned up the trashdowntown before we become just like the restof the country.TRUMANThey never found Dad's body. Maybe somehow...MOTHEROh no...!TRUMANI'm telling you, if it wasn't him, it washis twin. Did dad have a bother?MOTHERTruman, you know perfectly well that yourfather was an only child, just like you.No sweetie, you're just feeling bad becauseof what happened. You, sailing off intothat storm....But I never blamed you, Truman.And I don't blame you now.Truman's BasementMERYLWhat're you doing down here?TRUMANFixin' the mower....I saw my father today.MERYLI know....(in response to Truman'sparanoid look)Your mother called. You REALLY shouldn't upsether like that.TRUMANDid you want--? What did you want?MERYL(super happy)I made macaroni!TRUMANI'm not hungry.MERYLYou know..you really oughta' throw out thatmower. Get one of those new Elk Rotaries.The Truman BarWAITRESS(re: Truman holding redsweater)What's he doing?WAITRESSSee, they got rid of her, but they couldn'terase the memory.WAITRESSThe memory of who?WAITRESSshh shh shh shh shh shh...Flashback: In Front of Truman's College (Go Seahorses)CHEERLEADERS (O.S.)S! E! A! H! O! R! S! E! S!MERYL(stumbling into Truman)Ow! Ouch!TRUMANOh! Ohhhh!MERYLOuch!TRUMANYou okay?MERYLExcuse me! Hi!TRUMANHi!MERYLOh..I'm so sorry I fell on you.TRUMANIt's okay.MERYLI'm just--I've just..been a klutz all day.TRUMANIt's all right.MERYLI think I...sprained my ankle. I could be...sorry...I'm so sorry for falling on you likethat.TRUMANIt's all right.MERYLI--I'm Meryl.TRUMANHi. It's... Truman.MERYLHey, nice to meet you...College DanceTwentieth Century Boy plays here.LibraryMERYLLet's go.TRUMANShh.MERYLYou can study later. C'mon.TRUMANNo. I gotta' commit this to memory.MARLONC'mon, Truman. Let's go for a brewski. C'mon. C'mon.TRUMANYou're going to hafta' copy off me so be careful.MERYLNo..? ...Better person than I am. I'll see you later, kay? Bye.TRUMANBye.MARLONSee ya' later, loser.TRUMANOw! Shhhh! *sigh*....... Hi...Konichiwa?LAURENWhat?TRUMANYou take Japanese.LAURENOh! Yes. Yes..TRUMANLauren, right?....It's on your book.LAURENLauren. Right. Right.TRUMANWell, I'm Truman.LAURENYeah. I know. Look, Truman, I'm not allowedto talk to you. You know.TRUMANYeah, well, I can understand, I'm a pretty dangerous character.LAURENI'm sorry. It's not like that.TRUMANA girl's gotta' be careful.....It's a boyfriend,right?LAURENNo, it's not like--TRUMANOf course not. Is it--was it Meryl, the girl I was with? We're not--we don't--we're--we're--we're just-- we're friends. It's how I look. Not your type.LAURENNo. (that's not it)TRUMANI like your pin. Was wondering that myself.LAURENMm.TRUMANWould you wanna maybe, possibly..sometimego out for some pizza or something? Friday? Saturday? Sunday? Coming Tuesday?....(re: Lauren's note "NOW")We have finals tomorrow...LAURENYeah, I know. If we don't go now, we won't havethe chance. Do you understand? So what are yougonna do.BeachTRUMANWoohoo! Please keep your hands inside thecaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!...This is my favorite pizzaplace. Tony! I wanna large, extra plankton.LAURENWe have so little time. They're going tobe here any minute.TRUMANWho are they?LAURENThey don't want me talking to you.TRUMANThen don't talk.They kiss.LAURENTruman.TRUMANWhat do they want?LAURENListen to me. Everyone knows about--everyone knows everything you do. 'Cause they'repretending, Truman. Do you--Do you understand?Everybody's pretending.TRUMAN__?__.LAURENNo no no, ah, my name's not Lauren. No no.My name's Sylvia.TRUMANSylvia?LAURENYeah.LAUREN'S FATHERLauren, sweetheart. Out again?TRUMANHey, wait a minute. Who are you?LAUREN'S FATHERI'm her father!LAURENWhat? I've never even seen you before today.LAUREN'S FATHERC'mon, sweetie. Please, honey.LAURENHe's lying! Truman, please! Don't listen to him! Everything I've told you is the truth!LAUREN'S FATHER Please...LAURENThis..it--it's fake. It's all for you.TRUMANI don't understand.LAURENAn--and the sky and the sea, everything. It's a set. It's a show.LAUREN'S FATHERPlease. It'll be all right.LAURENPlease don't listen! He's going to lie to you!Everyone's arguing at once.TRUMANI really would like to know what's going on!LAUREN'S FATHERSchizophrenia. It's episodes.TRUMANIt's what? (?)LAURENPlease! No!LAUREN'S FATHERYou forget it, forget everything.LAURENDon't do it! Don't Truman!LAUREN'S FATHERDon't worry. Don't worry! You're not the first.You're not the first.LAURENTruman!LAUREN'S FATHERShe brings all her boyfriends down here.LAURENWhat's he saying? Truman, he's lying!Get out of here. Come and find me.LAUREN'S FATHERDon't worry. We're going to Fiji.TRUMANSee you in school!LAUREN'S FATHERFiji. We're moving to Fiji.TRUMANFiji?.....(re: Sylvia's sweater)Sylvia! Hey!Truman BarWAITRESSWell, why didn't he just follow her to Fiji?WAITRESSHis mother got sick. Really sick. He couldn'tleave her. He's kind. Maybe he's too kind.WAITRESSI can't believe he married Meryl on the rebound.BARTENDERExcuse me....It's sad, we've already got this onthe greatest hits tape.WAITRESSCan I borrow that?Truman's BasementTRUMAN__?__.Truman's CarRADIOAnd it's another beautiful day in paradise,folks, but don't forget to buckle up out therein radio land. remember...a good driver....gogo go go go go go driver good driver really goodgood good good good driver good driver goodriver goo goo goo...(TRUMAN plays with knob)Wait for the cue __?__ wait for the cue. Standby one.Stand by to watch him. Stand by(static...)He's heading west on Stewart. Stand by all extras. Lynn,he'll be on you in about 90 seconds, props make surethe copies out. Okay, he's making his turn ontoLancaster Square...(screams)Oh my God! He knew we were following, something's wrong,uh, change frequencies!(Feed back, everyone on thestreet reacts)Ouch! Huh, sorry about that, folks, I guess we pickedup a police frequency or something. It sometimeshappens and it can drive you crazy. Okay, it'sclassical climb, back on the air, and we've stillgot some great music up ahead. But hey! Don't forgetto buckle up. Remember safety. A good driver is asafe driver. A safe driver is what? Yes! Haha!*click*Omnicom BuildingSECURITY GUARDUh, do you need help?TRUMANUh, yeah, um, I have an appointment at uh...Huh?...What's that stuff he's...? Just tell me what's...SECURITY GUARDIt's nothing. We're remodeling.TRUMANThose people...SECURITY GUARDIt's none of your business, sir.TRUMANIf you don't tell me what's happening I'll reportyou!Mini-marketTRUMANMarlon!MARLONTruman? What're you doing here?TRUMANI gotta' talk to you.MARLONIt's a bad time, okay? I'm way behind on--TRUMANI'm on to something, Marlon. Something big.MARLONYou okay? You look like shit.TRUMANI've gotten mixed up in something.MARLONMixed up in what?TRUMANThere's no point in trying to explain it, buta lot of strange things have been happening.Like, like.. at your company. There were people getting on the elevator, there was no--there wasno backing on it.MARLONHeh.TRUMANI looked out, there was people there. And the--on the radio, on the way to work, it started to,like, follow me around! Kept talking about everything that I'm doing! You know what I mean?MARLONNow, Truman, if this is one of your fantasies, I've got no time to--TRUMANI think this is about my dad.MARLONYour dad?TRUMANI think he's alive. Yeah. I'll tell you about itlater. I think I'm being followed.MARLONBy who?TRUMANIt's hard to tell. They look just like regularpeople.MARLONHow about those two?TRUMANI dunno.MARLONmm-hmm...TRUMANWatch, it's those unpredictable actions...(or they can't follow unpredictable actions...)Truman claps twice.TRUMANAnything happen?MARLONNo.TRUMANMm-hmm. We gotta' get out of here. You ready to go?MARLONNo, I just can't--...I told you I can't.TRUMAN(makes a disgusted noise)MARLONYou're going to get both our asses fired, youTRUMANOkay, then! Let's do it!MARLONWhat?TRUMANWhatever you say! I'm game!MARLONWhat? What're you talking about?TRUMANYessirree! Birthday comes but once a year! Hah hah... Beach at SunsetTRUMANMaybe I'm being set up for something. You everthink about that, Marlon? That your whole lifehas been building towards something?MARLONNnnnn-no.TRUMANWhen you would haul chickens in the summer forKaiser, what was the furthest you ever got offthe island?MARLONWe went all over. Never found a place like this,though. Look at that sunset, Truman.TRUMANHmm?MARLONThat's the Big Guy. What a paintbrush he's got.TRUMANJust between you and me, Marlon--I'm going awayMARLONYou are? Really.TRUMANYeah.Truman's Living RoomMOTHER(re: photo album)*sigh* Little angel....Ohhh..my little clown.'N carrot top, remember this? Awww...TRUMANWe should be getting you home, mother.MOTHEROh, hold on a minute, here's us at Mount Rushmore.Remember, Truman, when dad was still with us? Itwas quite a drive. You slept all the way there!TRUMAN(re:Mount Rushmore) It's so small.MOTHERThings always do dear, when you look back on them...MERYLLook, Truman. The happiest day of our lives.TRUMANMmmm...MERYLLook! Jean, Joey, Joanne...MOTHERDoesn't she look beautiful, Truman? Well, shestill does! And there's lots of pages left overfor baby photos. I would like to hold a grandchildin my arms before I go. And you know I reallyshould be getting Truman to--MERYLNo no no no no, you stay, relax, enjoy yourself.Your favorite show will be coming on.TRUMANYou sure?MERYLBesides, we have something to discuss...MOTHERA certain person's birthday...TRUMANOohhh...I see.T.V.And there'll be another episode of I Love Lucysame time tomorrow, but right now, it's time forFilm Classics. Tonight we present the endearing, much-loved classic, "Show me the Way to go Home."A hymn of praise to small town life where we learnthat you don't have to leave home to discover whatthe world's all about. And that no one's poor whohas friends. Full of laughter and love, pain andsadness, but ultimately redemption. We share thetrials and tribulations of the Abbot family. Notethe touching performance of Ronald Griereed (?) asUncle Buddy. And that scene with the bowl ofcherries is going to have you splitting your sideswith laughter all over again. And there'll betears, too, when David and Jennifer are reunited.But enough from me, let's join the Abbots in __?__Village.At this point, Truman notices Meryl crossing her fingers in one of their wedding photos...Happiest Day?Truman's HomeMERYLThank you, sweetie.TRUMANI need to talk to you.MERYLI'd love to, but, I'm really late.TRUMANWhat's your rush?MERYLSurgery. There was that--that elevator disasterdowntown. It was on the news, last night. This--this cable just snapped. This elevator ju--it justplummeted down ten flights with nonunion workers.Just monstrous. You know, that..that building..it's right next door to where you work. Can youimagine if you had been in there? It's not evenworth thinking about. Anyway, I have an amputationon one of the young women who was..in that elevatorShe's very young. It's very..sad. Anyway, um..wishme luck.TRUMAN(slyly)I'll cross my fingers for you.HospitalRECEPTIONISTAh, excuse me! Excuse me. May uh...May Ihelp you?TRUMANWell, uh....yes. I'm looking for..my wife.Nurse Burbank. It's very important.RECEPTIONISTYou know what, I'm afraid that that's um...that's not possible. She's in pre-op.TRUMANOkay, fine. Can you pass along a message?RECEPTIONISTI'll try.(giggles nervously)TRUMANCan you tell her: I had to go to Fiji, and thatI'll call her when I get there.RECEPTIONISTWhen you...when you get to Fiji?TRUMANYou got it.RECEPTIONISTOkay..um...I'll tell her.TRUMANThank you so much........(re: man in the waywith a large cart)Oh! Sorry! Here, let me help you with that.DOCTORHe's here.NURSEWhat do we...?DOCTORShh shh shh...scalpel...I'm now making my primary incision just... above the right... knee.NURSEOh! Er...SECURITYThis isn't going to be pretty. Unless you're family...TRUMANExcuse me...NURSEGood job.DOCTORI'll just let someone else clean up here. Travel Agent's OfficeAGENTI'm sorry to keep you.TRUMANThat's okay.AGENTHow can I help?TRUMANI would like to book a flight to Fiji.AGENTWhen would you like to leave?TRUMANToday.AGENTI'm sorry. I don't have anything for at leasta month.TRUMANA month?!AGENTIt's the busy season. You want to book the flight?TRUMANIt..doesn't matter. I'll..make other arrangements.Okay.Bus StationENGINEERLast call for Chicagoooo! All abooooard!Thank you. Windy city, here we come!On the BusTRUMANHi, how you doin'?...hello...sisters...LITTLE GIRLMom, isn't that...?GIRL'S MOTHERShh...LITTLE GIRL...Truman...?GIRL'S MOTHER...face the front.ENGINEEREverybody off. We've got a problem.BUS DRIVER(too sincerely)'m sorry, son.Truman BarBARTENDERWell, his father was from Chicago, wasn't he?WAITRESSNo no no no no no. His dentist was from Pensacola.His father was from Des Moines.BARTENDERBut, how come he wants to go to Chicago?WAITRESSHe's not going to Chicago. He's not going anywhere.He has to have it out with Meryl.Truman's CarMERYLTruman? Honey, are you okay?TRUMANYeah.MERYLTruman.(starts to say something)TRUMANEh! Shhh....In just a moment, we'll see a ladyon a red bike, a man with flowers, and a Volkswagenbeetle with a dented fender.MERYLTruman.TRUMANLook!dy...Flowers!...TRUMAN AND MERYL...And...MERYLTruman, this is silly.TRUMANThere it is! There it is! There's that dented beetle!Yes! Whooooooooooo! Ha-ha! Ha.......Do you wannaknow how I did that? I'll tell ya'. They're on a loop.They go around the block. They come back. They goaround again. They just go 'round and 'round!(almost singing)Round and round!MERYLYou know, I invited Rita and Marlon for a barbecueon Sunday. I'm gonna make my potato salad and--TRUMAN--I need to remind you that we need more charcoal.TRUMANAre you listening to a word I'm saying?MERYLYou're upset because you want to go to Fiji, is thatit? Okay. Okay. Go. I think we should save for afew months, and then, go. There! You happy now? I'mgonna take a shower.TRUMANLet's go now. I'm ready to go now, why wait?MERYLWhat?TRUMANEarly bird gathers no moss, rolling stone catches theworm, right? Ha ha ha!Driving in CirclesMERYLTruman!TRUMANWhere shall we go? Where. Shall. We. Go?MERYLTruman, where are we going?TRUMANI don't know. I guess we're being spontaneous.MERYLOh!(giggles nervously)TRUMANSomebody help me! I'm being spontaneous! Forget(nervous laughter, quick glancesdirectly into the camera)No...TRUMANWhat about Atlantic City!?MERYLOh, no, you hate to gamble.TRUMANThat's right, I do, don't I?MERYLSo, why would you want to go there?TRUMAN'Cause I never have! That's why people go places.Isn't it?MERYLTruman. Truman I think I'm going to throw up.TRUMANMe too!Suddenly Jammed StreetTRUMANBlocked at every turn. Beautifully synchronized,don't you agree?MERYLYou're blaming me for the traffic?TRUMANShould I?MERYLTruman, let's go home.。

the freedom givers英语课文原文及翻译In 2004 a center in honor of the 'underground railroad' opens in Cincinnati. The railroad was unusual. It sold no tickets and had no trains. Yet it carried thousands of passengers to the destination of their dreams.The Freedom GiversFergus M. Bordewich给人以自由者弗格斯•M•博得威奇1 .A gentle breeze swept the Canadian plains asI stepped outside the small two-story house. Alongside me was a slender woman in a black dress, my guide back to a time when the surrounding settlement in Dresden, Ontario, was home to a hero in American history. As we walked toward a plain gray church, Barbara Carter spoke proudly of her great-great-grandfather, Josiah Henson. 'He was confident that the Creator intended all men to be created equal. And he never gave up struggling for that freedom.'我走出这幢两层小屋，加拿大平原上有轻风轻轻吹过。

［英］克里斯·里德尔／文
《胡椒罐大楼的小侦探》是英国儿童文学桂冠作家、插画家克里斯·里德尔自写自绘的“儿童短篇小说四部曲”，他从2006年开始创作该系列首部作品《大黄猫的秘密》，后两册《不可思议的学校》与《奇妙的挪威之旅》分别于2008年、2010年完成，第四册直到2016年才正式出版，创作过程跨越了整整十年，称得上其儿童文学的代表作。

主人公欧杜琳是个聪明、爱思考、充满了好奇心的女孩，家住胡椒罐大楼243号。

爸爸妈妈都是漫游收藏家，长年在外游历，收集奇珍异宝，
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家里一直有来自挪威的好朋友芒罗先生陪伴她。

欧杜
琳和芒罗先生都非常善于观察和思考，他们追查蛛丝
马迹，解决了困扰警方的棘手案件；进入不可思议的
天才学校发掘自己的才能，还勇敢擒获恶马鬼魂；为
了寻找失踪的好朋友，踏上了一场荒野求生的挪威之
旅。

在一次次的事件中，他们不仅发现了真相，还发
掘出了自己的独特才能，经历一场梦幻的荒野追寻之
旅后，让他们倍加珍惜彼此的友情。

悬疑、逗趣的故
事，细腻的情感，文字与插图的绝妙配合，是一部当
代经典儿童文学之作！
尤其书中多元的表达形式，让我们不仅感到新
奇，更像打开了神秘的宝箱，就让我们走近看看吧！
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哈利破特推荐这本书英语作文The Magic of Harry Potter.In the realm of literature, few series have captured the imagination of readers across the globe like J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Since its debut in 1997, the Harry Potter series has captivated millions with its intricate plot, vivid characters, and a world full of magic and adventure. As I reflect on the series, I am reminded of the many reasons why it remains a timeless favourite.The foundation of the series' appeal lies in its remarkable characters. Harry Potter himself, a boy who discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday, embodies the spirit of bravery and heroism. His journey from a neglected orphan to a renowned figure in the wizarding world is both inspiring and relatable. Alongside Harry, we meet Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, his loyal friends who share in his triumphs and trials. Together, they form an unbreakable bond that teaches us about the importance offriendship and loyalty.The world of Hogwarts, the wizarding school that becomes Harry's home, is a masterpiece of imagination. Rowling's meticulous description of the school's Grounds,its bustling Halls, and mysterious rooms captures the essence of childhood wonder. From the Forbidden Forest tothe Great Hall, every corner of Hogwarts is filled with secrets and magic, inviting readers to explore and discover.The plot of the Harry Potter series is equally captivating. From the very first book, "Harry Potter andthe Sorcerer's Stone," in which Harry learns of his wizarding heritage and embarks on an adventure to save the school from a malevolent force, the series is filled with suspense and excitement. As the series progresses, the stakes grow higher, and Harry's journey becomesincreasingly perilous. From facing off against Voldemort in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" to defending Hogwarts in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," each book brings new challenges and revelations that keepreaders on the edge of their seats.What sets the Harry Potter series apart is its ability to engage readers of all ages. While the series is filled with thrilling adventures and exciting magic, it also explores deeper themes such as love, loss, and the importance of resisting the temptations of power. These themes resonate with readers of all ages, making the series relevant and meaningful.In addition to its strong characters and engaging plot, the Harry Potter series is also notable for its diverse cast of characters. From the various houses of Hogwarts to the array of wizarding professions represented in the series, Rowling creates a world that is inclusive and reflective of the diverse society we live in. Thisdiversity not only enriches the story but also sends a powerful message of inclusivity and acceptance.In conclusion, the Harry Potter series is a testament to the power of imagination and storytelling. It is a world filled with magic, adventure, and deeply relatable characters that have captured the hearts of millions.Whether you are a child reading the series for the first time or an adult rediscovering its charm, there is no denying the timeless appeal of Harry Potter. As you turn the pages of these books, you are transported to a world where anything is possible, and the only thing that matters is the power of your imagination.。

外国名著名称翻译gone with the wind 飘 Jane.eyre 简。

爱 The scarlet letter 红字 The adventures of Tom Sawyer 汤姆索亚历险记 Lady Chatterley's Lover 查太莱夫人的情人 Tales of two cities 双城记 Pride and Prejudice 傲慢与偏见 Uncle Tom's Cabin 汤姆叔叔的小屋 The old man and the sea 老人与海 爱丽丝漫游记 The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland安徒生童话集 Anderson's Fairy Tales傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 愤怒的葡萄 Grapes of Wrath格利佛游记 Gulliver's Travels格林童话集 Grimm's Fairy Tales根 Roots航空港AirportA Midsummer Night's Dream 〈〈仲夏夜之梦》(莎士比亚，英国)环绕世界八十天 Around the World in Eighty Days嘉丽妹妹Sister Carrie简爱 Jane Eyre罗滨逊漂流记 Robinson Crusoe名利场 Vanity Fair 牛虻 The Gadfly 飘(乱世佳人) Gone with the Wind 圣经的故事 The Story of the Bible双城记 A Tale of Two Cities苔丝姑娘 Tess of the D' ubervilles天方夜谭(Tales from) The Arabian Nights汤姆叔叔的小屋 Uncle Tom's Cabin汤姆索亚历险记 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer王子与贫 J L The Prince and the Pauper雾都孤儿Oliver Twist伊索寓言 Aesop's Fables 远大前程 The Great Expectations 月亮宝石The Moonstone 最后的诊断 The Final DiagnosisCharles Darwin (by Carla Greene)查尔斯；达尔文John F. Kennedy (by Charles P. Graves)约翰;肯尼迪King Arthur and His Knights (by William Kottmeyer) 亚瑟王和他的骑士1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10. 11. 12.13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38.39. 40.41. One Million Pound (by Mark Twain) 百万英镑42. Robin Hood (adapted by Michael West) 罗宾汉43. Rip Van Winkle (adapted by Michael West) 里普；范;温格尔44. Stories from the Sands of Africa (adapted by Michael West) 非洲沙漠的故事45. Tales from the Arabian Nights (adapted by Michael West) 大方夜谭46. The Canterbury Tales (adapted by Michael West) 坎特伯雷故事集47. The House of a Thousand Lanterns (by Victoria Holt) 千灯府48. The Legends of Ancient Rome 古罗马的传说49. The Mystery of the Island (by Jules Verne) 神秘的海岛50. The Seventh Key 第七把钥匙51. Three Men on the Bummel (by K. Jerome) 三人出游记52. Tom Jones (by Henry Fielding) 汤姆；琼斯53. Airport (by Arthur Hailey) 航空港54. Around the World in Eighty Days (by Jules Verne) 环绕世界八十天55. A Separate Peace (by John Knowles)独自和解56. Daisy Miller (by H. James) 黛丝密勒57. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (by R. L. Stevenson) 化身博士58. Flowers for Mrs. Harris (by Paul Gallico) 献给哈里斯夫人的鲜花59. Frankenstein (by Mary Shelly) 弗兰肯斯特60. Hatter's Castle (by A. J. Cronin) 帽商的城堡61. Little Tom (by B. Bell & D. Bell) 小汤姆62. Lucky Jim (by Kingsley Amis) 幸运的吉姆63. The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland (by Lewis Carrol) 艾丽斯漫游记64. The Black Tulip (by Alexandre Dumas) 黑郁金香65. The Life of Abraham Lincoln (by Stegan Lorant) 林肯传66. The Mill on the Floss (by George Eliot) 弗洛斯河上的磨坊67. The Prince and the Pauper (by Mark Twain) 王子和贫儿68. The Red Badge of Courage (by Stephen Crane)红色英勇勋章69. The Scapegoat (by Daphne Du Maurier)替罪羊70. The Sign of Indra 印达拉神像71. Thirty-nine Steps (by John Buchan) 三十九级台阶72. Three Men in a Boat (by J. K. Jerome) 三人同舟73. Tom Brown's Schooldays (by Thomas Hughes) 汤姆；布朗的求学时代74. Witch (by George Mackay Brown) 女巫75. Aesop's Fables 伊索寓言76. Anderson's Fairy Tales 安徒生通话选77. Compell's Kingdom (by Hammond Innes) 坎伯尔王国78. Frontiers of Science 科学的新领域79. Grimm's Fairy Tales 格林通话选80. Hotel (by Arthur Hailey) 旅馆81. Jamaica Inn (by Daphne Du Maurier) 牙买加旅店82. Popular Science Readings 英语科普小品83. Roots (by Alex Harley) 根84. Stories from Shakespeare (adapted by H. G. Wyatt)莎士比亚戏剧故事集85. The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin (by Mark Twain) 哈克贝里芬历险记86. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (by Mark Twain) 汤姆索亚历险记87. The " Caine " Mutiny (by Herman Win成隐”号兵变记88. The Citadel (by A. J. Cronin) 堡垒89. The Good Soldier Schweik (by Jaroslav Hasek, trans. By Paul Selver) 好兵帅克90. The Moonstone (by Wilkie Collins) 月亮宝石91. The Pearl (by John Steinbeck)珍珠92. The Story of Madame Curie ( by Alice Thorne) 居里夫人传93. Uncle Tom's Cabin (by H. Beecher Stowe) 汤姆叔叔的小屋94. Anna Karenina (by Leo Tolstoy) 安娜；卡列尼娜95. A Tale of Two Cities (by Charles Dickens) 双城记96. David Copperfield (by Charles Dickens) 大卫考伯菲尔德97. Emma (by Jane Austen)爱玛98. Far from the Madding Crowd (by Thomas Hardy) 远离尘嚣99. Frenchman's Creek (by Charles Dickens)法国人的小港湾100. Great Expectations (by Charles Dickens)远大前程101. Gulliver's Travels (by Jonathan Swift) 格利佛游记102. Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte)简爱103. Jaws (by Peter Benchley)大白鲨104. Lucky Jim (by Kinsley Amis) 幸运的吉姆105. Nicholas Nickleby (by Charles Dickens) 尼古拉斯.尼克尔贝106. Mary Barton (by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell) 玛丽.巴顿107. Monte Cristo (by Alexandre Dumas) 基度山伯爵108. Oliver Twist (by Charles Dickens) 雾都孤儿109. Pride and Prejudice (by Jane Austen)傲慢与偏见110. Rebecca (by Daphne Du Maurier)蝴蝶梦111. Silas Marner (by George Eliot) 塞拉斯.马纳112. Tess of the D'ubervilles (by Thomas Hardy) 德伯家的苔丝113. The Green Years (by A. Cronin) 青春的岁月114. The Hunckback of Notre Dame (by Victor Hugo) 巴黎圣母院115. The Mayor of Casterbridge (by Thomas Hardy) 卡斯特桥市长116. The Three Musketeers (by Alexandre Dumas) 三个火枪手117. Treasure Island (by R. L. Steveson)金银岛118. Vanity Fair (by W. M. Thackeray) 名利场119. Woman in White (by Wilkie Collins) 白衣女人120. A Doll's House〈〈玩偶之家》(亨里克易卜生，挪威)121. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (by Lewis Carrol) 艾丽斯漫游记122. Child's History of England (by Charles Dickens) 儿童英国史123. Good-bye, Mr. Chips (by James Hilton) 再会，契普斯先生124. INTERPOL (by Peter G. Lee) 国际警察组织125. Robinson Crusoe (by Daniel Defoe) 鲁滨逊漂流记126. The Gadfly (by E. L. Voynich) 牛虻127. The Story of the Bible (by Van Loon) 圣经的故事128. The Story of Mankind (by H. William Van Loon) 人类的故事129. The Great Road (by Agnes Smedley)伟大的道路130. An Inspector Calls (by J. B. Priestley) 罪恶之家131. An Invisible Man (by H. G. Wells) 隐身人132. A Tale of Two Cities (by Charles Dickens) 双城记133. David Copperfield (by Charles Dickens) 大卫.考伯菲尔德134. Emma (by Jane Austen)爱玛135. Gone with the Wind (by Margaret Mitchell) 飘136. Gulliver's Travels (by Jonathan Swift) 格利佛游记137. Hotel (by Arthur Hailey) 旅馆138. Oliver Twist (by Charles Dickens) 雾都孤儿139. Pride and Prejudice (by Jane Austen)傲慢与偏见140. Pygmalion (by Bernald Shaw) 茶花女141. Red Star over China (by Edgar Snow)西行漫记142. Roots (by Alex Haley) 根143. Selected Readings from D. H. Lawrence 劳伦斯作品选读144. The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin (by mark Twain) 哈克.贝里芬历险记145. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (by Mark Twain) 汤姆.索亚历险记146. The Jungle (by Upton Sinclair) 丛林147. The Old Man and The Sea (by Ernest Hemingway) 老人与海148. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (by Robert Tressell) 穿破裤子的慈善家149. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (by William L. Shirer) 第三帝国的兴亡150. Uncle Tom's Cabin (by H. Beecher Stowe) 汤姆叔叔的小屋151. Winds of War (by Herman Woul) 战争风云152. A Farewell to Arms (by Ernest Hemingway) 永别了武器153. Airport (by Arthur Hailey) 航空港154. A Tale of Two Cities (by Charles Dickens) 双城记155. Financier (by Theodore Dreiser)财政家156. Grapes of Wrath (by J. Steinbeck)愤怒的葡萄157. Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte)简爱158. Jude the Obscure (by Thomas Hardy)无名的裘德159. Lady Chatterley's Lover (by D. H. Lawrence)查泰莱夫人德情人160. Martin Eden (by Jack London) 马丁 .伊登161. Pride and Prejudice (by Jane Austen)傲慢与偏见162. Sense and Sensibility (by Jane Austen)理智与情感163. Sister Carrie (by Theodore Dreiser)嘉丽妹妹164. Sons and Lovers (by D. H. Lawrence) 儿子和情人165. Tess of the D'ubervilles (by Thomas Hardy) 德伯家的苔丝166. The American Tragedy （by Theodore Dreiser）美国的悲剧167. The Final Diagnosis （by Arthur Hailey）最后的诊断168. The God Father （by Mario Puzo）教父169. The Great Gatsby （by F. Scott Fitzgerald）了不起的盖茨比170. The Hunckback of Notre Dame （by Victor Hugo）巴黎圣母院171. The Moneychangers （by Arthur Hailey）钱商172. The Rainbow （by D. H. Lawrence）虹173. The Red and The Black （by Stendhal）红与黑174. The Return to the Native （by Thomas Hardy）还乡175. The Scarlet Letter （by Nathaniel Hawthorne）红字176. The Sun Also Rises （by Ernest Hemingway）太阳照样升起177. The Thorn Birds （by Colleen Mccullough）荆棘鸟178. The Three Musketeers （by Alexandre Dumas）三个火枪手179. Vanity Fair （by W. M. Thackeray）名利场180. Wives and Daughters （by Elizabeth Gaskell）妻子与女儿181. Wuthering Heights （by Emily Bronte）呼啸山庄182. A Thousand and One Nights〈〈一千零一夜》183. Adam Bede〈〈亚当贝德》（乔治艾略特，英国）184. All's Well That Ends Well 〈〈终成眷属》（莎士比亚，英国）185. As You Like it〈〈皆大欢喜》（莎士比亚，英国）186. Bel-Ami〈〈漂亮朋友》（基德莫泊桑，法国）187. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage〈〈查尔德哈罗德游记》（拜伦，英国）188. Crime and Punishment «罪与罚》（陀斯妥也夫斯基，俄国〕189. Don Juan《唐璜》（乔治戈登拜伦，英国）190. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard《墓地衰歌》（托马斯格雷，英国）191. Essays〈〈培根论说文集》（弗郎西斯培根，英国）192. For Whom the Bell Tolls 〈〈丧钟为谁而鸣》（海明威，美国）193. Good Wives〈〈好妻子》（露易莎梅奥尔科特，美国）194. Hamlet «哈姆雷特》（莎士比亚，英国）195. Jean-Christophe（《约翰克利斯朵夫》（罗曼罗兰，法国）196. King Lear〈〈李尔王》（莎士比亚，英国）197. Les Miserables〈〈悲惨世界》（雨果祛国）198. Little Women〈〈小妇人》（露易莎梅奥尔科特，美国）199. Love of Life〈〈热爱生命》（杰克•伦敦，美国）200. Mansfiela Park〈〈曼斯菲尔德庄园》（简奥斯汀，英国）201. Measure for Measure〈〈自作自受》（莎士比亚，英国）202. Mrs. Warren's Profession《沃伦夫人的职业》（乔治伯纳德肖，英国）203. Much ado about Nothing〈〈无事生非》（莎士比亚，英国）204. Nature〈〈自然》（拉尔夫沃尔多爱默生，美国）205. Ode to a Nightingale《夜莺颂》（约翰济慈，英国）206. Oliver Twist〈〈雾都孤儿》（查尔斯狄更斯，英国）207. Othello〈〈奥赛罗》（莎士比亚，英国）208. Paradise Lost «失乐园》（约翰 弥尔顿，英国）209. Persuasion «劝说》（简奥斯汀，英国）210. Women in Love 〈〈恋爱中的女人》 （劳伦斯，英国）中国名著的英文翻译中国名著的英文翻译211. 《西游记》Pilgrimage to the West; Journey to the West212. 〈〈三国演义》The Romance of the Three Kingdoms213. 〈〈红楼梦》A Dream in Red Mansions (The Story of the Stone) 214. 〈〈水浒传》 Heroes of the Marshes; Water Margins215. 〈〈本草纲目》 Compendium of Materia Medica216. 《聊斋志异》 Strange Tales of a Lonely Studio217. 〈〈论语》 Analects of Confucius218. 〈〈山海经》the Classic of Mountains and Rivers219. 《围城》A Surrounded City220. 《西厢记》 The Romance of West Chamber221. 〈〈资治通鉴》 History as a Mirror222. 《史记》 Shi Ji/ Historical Records223. 〈〈战国策》Stratagems of the Warring States224. 〈〈大学》The Great Learning225. 〈〈中庸》The Doctrine of the Mean226. 《论语》The Analects of Confucius227. 《孟子〉〉The Words of Mencius228. 《诗经》The Book of Songs229. 〈〈书经》The Book of History230. 《易经》The Book of Changes231. 〈〈礼记》The Book of Rites232. 〈〈西厢记》Romance of the Western Chamber〈〈阿 Q 正传》 The True Story of Ah Q〈〈春秋》 Spring and Autumn Annals《诗经 > the book of odes〈〈世说新语》 essays and criticism (shi shuo hsin yu)《世纪新说》New sayings of the World〈〈圭抒申演义》 the legend of deification 《金瓶梅》 The golden lotus233. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239.。

一生必读的英文经典书籍很多英文经典，都是非常生动有趣，用词简单，是适合我们大家看的，如果你还没看过，不如从这些书开始读起吧。

下面店铺就来为大家推荐的一生必读的英文书籍，欢迎参阅!一生必读的英文书籍1、Middlemarch《米德尔马契》，1874年作者：George Eliot 乔治·艾略特A novel of great characters, it's an even greater novel of ideas and ideals. Middlemarch is the greatest social and psychological novel ever written in English.这部小说人物角色卓越，更精妙之处在于其想法与理念。

《米德尔马契》是迄今最伟大的英文写就的社会和心理学小说。

2、Vampire in Love 恋爱中的吸血鬼作者： Enrique Vila-Matas 安立奎·维拉-马塔斯Barcelona-born Vila-Matas has published more than 20 novels, and won the 2014 Prix Formentor. This selection of 19 stories showcases his dark yet whimsical wit and genre-blending tendencies. In the title story, a desperate man with two sharp vampire's teeth has a sinful eye for an altar boy. The narrator calls him "Saint Nosferatu". "Like all those in love", Vila-Matas writes, "he is both vampire and martyr".出生于巴塞罗那的维拉-马塔斯已经出版了20多本小说，并于2014年获得了福明托文学奖。