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Lesson 127:An Honest Man

If you are honest, people will trust you. It is important for a person to have a reputation for being honest. If a person is dishonest，no one will want to be his friend. He will soon become an outcast. On the other hand,an honest man wins the respect of others. Honesty is,indeed, the best policy.

诚实的人
你若诚实，人们就会信任你。对一个人来说，拥有诚实的信誉是很重要的。一个人若不诚实，就没有人会想和他做朋友。不久他就会被人拒于千里之外。另一方面说来，诚实的人会赢得别人的尊敬。诚实确实是上策．

Lesson 93:Pride Comes before a Fall

The teachings of Confucius tell us to be humble. People should not think too highly of themselves. No matter how great one is, there is always someone greater. Therefore, we should be humble in our words and actions. We should always remember the saying, "Pride comes before a fall."

骄者必败
孔子教导我们要谦虚。人们不应该自视太高。不论一个人有多么了不起，总有人比他更了不起。因此，我们在言行上都应该谦虚。我们应当随时记住这句俗话：“骄者必败”。

Lesson 92:Hold On, Please

Operator: This is the operator. Is Mr. Ken Wang there, please?
Ken : Yes, this is he.
Operator: I have a collect call from England.
Ken : Who's calling?
Operator: It's a Mr. John Smith. Do you accept the charges?
Ken : Sure.
Operator: Hold on, please.

请等—下
接线员：我是接线员。请问王肯先生在吗?
肯 ：在，我就是。
接线员：我这里有一个从英国打来的受话人付费电话。
旨 ：是谁打的?
接线员：是一位叫做约翰·史密斯的先生打的。你愿付费吗?
肯 ：愿意。
接线员：请等一下。

Lesson 129:Seven Years' Bad Luck

a very superstitious friend called Mack. He thinks that if he breaks a mirror,
he will have seven years' bad luck. As a result, Mack doesn't have any mirrors in his house. But not all superstitions are about bad luck. For instance, Mack also believes that if he drops his chopsticks, someone will invite him to dinner. So, Mack is always dropping his chopsticks and waiting for an invitation.

七年的背运
我有个非常迷信的朋友名叫麦克。他认为他若打破镜子，他将会有七年的背运。因此，麦克的屋子里什么镜子也没有。不过，并非所有的迷信都与背运有关。举例来说，麦克也相信他若把筷子掉下去，就会有人请他吃晚餐。因此，麦克总是把筷子掉下去，然后等着别人来邀请。

Lesson 97:By Taxi

One of the most convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However, it is also
the most expensive way. In some cases, tipping is expected, too.
On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can
quickly take you to any place you want to visit. The taxi ride might be expensive, but it's time-saving.

乘坐出租车
到城市走走最便捷的方法之一是乘坐出租车。不过，那也是最昂贵的方法。有时候还需要给小费。
就另一方面来说，出租车司机对城市了如指掌。他可以带你 到任何你想走访的地方。乘坐出租车或许贵了些，可是它倒蛮省时的。

Lesson 96:You're Looking Great

Sid : Wow! Candy, you're looking great!
Candy : Really?
Sid : You look so slim. How did you do it?
Candy : I went on a balanced diet.

你看起来棒极了！
席德：哇!凯蒂，你看起来棒极了!
凯蒂：真的吗?
席德：你看起来多么苗条。你是怎么做到的?
凯蒂：因为我吃均衡的饮食。

Lesson 95:A Balanced Diet

Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live a long and
healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means
a bit of everything. A diet which includes meat, fish, vegetables and fruit is, of course, ideal. If you watch your diet, then you won't have to suffer the pain of going on a diet.

均衡的饮食
有些人吃东西为的是要生存，但也有些人生存为的是要吃东西。为了要过着长寿而又健康的生活，我们必须懂得吃均衡的饮 食。均衡饮食指的就是每样东西都吃一点点。有肉，有鱼，有蔬和水果的饮食当然是最理想的。如果你注意饮食，那么你就不须受节食之苦。

Lesson 94:Congratulations

Don : Congratulations on your promotion, Sheila.
Sheila : Thanks. But it's nothing.
Don : Don't be so humble.
Sheila : Well, in fact, I am a bit proud of myself.

恭禧
唐 ：希拉，恭禧你获得提升。
希拉 ：谢谢。但那算不了什么。
唐 ：别这么谦虚。
希拉 ：呃，事实上，我有点儿以自己为荣。

Lesson 130:He Will Bite You

Mother: Don't pull the dog's tail!
Son : Why? What will happen if I do?
Mother: If you pull his tail, he will bite you.
Son : No, he won't. I pulled out all his teeth this morning.

它会咬你
母亲：别扯那条狗的尾巴!
儿子：为什么?如果我这样做会怎么样?
母亲：如果你扯它的尾巴，它就会咬你。
儿子：不，它不会。今天早上我把他的牙齿全拔光了。

Lesson 100:Turn Right

Foreigner: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the post office, please?
John : Sure. Just walk down this street until you get to the police station. Then turn right and keep going for about two blocks. The post office is just across from the bank.
Foreigner: Thanks a lot.

向右转
老外：对不起。可不可以请你告诉我到邮局怎么个走法?
约翰：当然可以。就沿着这条街走到警察局。然后向右转一直走大约两条街。邮局就在银行对面。
老外：多谢。