篇一：2015一生必读的英语经典美文：一封特殊的信
2015一生必读的英语经典美文：一封特殊的信
Dear World:
亲爱的世界：
My son starts school today。
我的儿子今天就要开始上学读书了。
It's going to be strange and new to him for a while, and Iwish you
would sort of treat him gently。
一时之间，他会感觉陌生而又新鲜。我希望你能待他温柔一些。
You see, up to now, he's been king of the roost。
你明白，到现在为止，他一直是家中的小皇帝。
He's been boss of the backyard。
一直是后院的王者。
I have always been around to repair his wounds, and tosoothe his
feelings。
我一直在他身旁，忙着为他治疗伤口，哄他开心。
But now--things are going to be different。
但是现在--一切都将不同了。
This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wavehis hand and start on his great adventure that will probablyinclude wars and tragedy
and sorrow。
今天清晨，他就要走下前门的楼梯，冲我挥手，然后开始他的伟大的历险征程，其间或许有
争斗、不幸以及伤痛。
To live his life in the world he has to live in will requirefaith and
love and courage。
既然活在这个世上，他就需要信念、爱心和勇气。
So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his younghand and teach him the
things he will have to know。
所以，世界啊，我希望你能够时不时握住他稚嫩的小手，传授他所应当知晓的事情。
Teach him - but gently, if you can。
教育他吧--而如果可能的话，温柔一些。
Teach him that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that forevery crooked politician
there is a dedicated leader; that forevery enemy there is a friend。
教他知道，每有恶人之地，必有豪杰所在；每有奸诈小人，必有献身义士；每见一敌人，必
有一友在侧。
Teach him the wonders of books。
教他感受书本的神奇魅力。
Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birdsin the sky, bees in the
sun, and flowers on the green hill。
给他时间静思大自然中亘古绵传之奥秘：空中的飞鸟，日光里的蜜蜂，青山上的簇簇繁花。
Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than tocheat。
教他知道，失败远比欺骗更为光荣。
Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyonetells him they are wrong。
教他坚定自我的信念，哪怕人人予以否认。
Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highestbidder, but never to put a
price on his heart and soul。
教他可以最高价付出自己的精力和智慧，但绝不可出卖良心和灵魂。
Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob...and to standand fight if he thinks
he's right。
教他置暴徒的喧嚣于度外……并在自觉正确之时挺身而战。
Teach him gently, World, but don't coddle him, because onlythe test of fire makes
fine steel。
温柔地教导他吧，世界，但是不要放纵他，因为只有烈火的考验才能炼出真钢。
This is a big order, World, but see what you can do。
这一要求甚高，世界，但是请尽你所能。
He's such a nice little fellow。
他是一个如此可爱的小家伙。
篇二：高中英语 一生必读的英语经典美文 第33篇 木匠的故事素材
新概念一生必读的英语经典美文第33篇：木匠的故事
新概念英语晨读系列之一生必读48篇英文美文，美文不仅可以开阔视野，拓宽知识面，还可以净化思想，涤荡心灵，使人生臻33 A carpenter's story 木匠的故事
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his
employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurel life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week ,but he wanted to retire. They could get by.
有个老木匠准备退休，他告诉老板，说要离开建造行业，回家与妻子儿女享受天伦之乐。虽然老板给他的工资很高，可是，他更想享受退休生活。生活总能维持下去。
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes,but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
老板很不舍得他的好工人离开，问他是否能帮忙再建一座房子。老木匠答应了。但是大家后来都看得出来，他的心已不在工作上，他使用的是次料，做工也很粗糙。这真是一种令人遗憾的结束自己全心全意所从事的事业的方式。
篇三：高中英语 一生必读的英语经典美文 第33篇 木匠的故事素材 (500字)
新概念一生必读的英语经典美文第33篇：木匠的故事
新概念英语晨读系列之一生必读48篇英文美文，美文不仅可以开阔视野，拓宽知识面，还可以净化思想，涤荡心灵，使人生臻33 a carpenters story 木匠的故事
an elderly carpenter was ready to retire. he told his
employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurel life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. he would miss the paycheck each week ,but he wanted to retire. they could get by.
有个老木匠准备退休，他告诉老板，说要离开建造行业，回家与妻子儿女享受天伦之乐。虽然老板给他的工资很高，可是，他更想享受退休生活。生活总能维持下去。
the contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. the carpenter said yes,but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not materials. it was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
老板很不舍得他的好工人离开，问他是否能帮忙再建一座房子。老木匠答应了。但是大家后来都看得出来，他的心已不在工作上，他使用的是次料，做工也很粗糙。这真是一种令人遗憾的结束自己全心全意所从事的事业的方式。
when the carpenter finished his work ,his employer came to inspect the house. then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said,this is your house. . . my gift to you. 房子建好的时候，老板前来视察，然后把大门的钥匙递给他，说道：“这是你的房子??是我送给你的礼物。”
the carpenter was shocked!
老木匠惊呆了!
what a shame!if he had only known he was building his own house,he would have done it all so differently.
真是丢脸啊!如果他早知道是在给自己建房子，他一定不会这么应付了事的。
so it is with us . we build our lives, a day at a time,often putting less than our best into the building. then, with a shock;we realize we have to live in the house we have built. if we could do it over,we would do it much differently. 我们又何尝不是这样。我们漫不经心地“建造”自己的生活，不是积极行动，而是消极应付，凡事不肯精益求精，在关键时刻不能尽最大努力。等我们惊觉自己的处境，早已深困在自己建造的“房子”里了。如果能够重新来过，我们一定不会这么做。
but, you cannot go back. you are the carpenter,and everyday you hammer a nail,place a board ,or erect a wall,someone once
said,life is a do-it-yourself project. your attitude and the choices you made today,help build the houseyou will live in tomorrow. therefore,build wisely!
但是，你永远也无法回到过去。你就是那个木匠，在建造“生活”这所房子，每天敲进去一颗钉，加上去一块板，或者砌起一面墙。有人曾经说过：“生活就是一项diy的工程”。你今天的态度与选择决定了你明天会住在什么样的“房子”里。因此，用你的智慧去建造你的房子吧!
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