英语美文诵读

总在不经意间，发觉自己的渺小
One morning, I walked down the path to my car and right into a huge spiderweb that had appeared overnight.
一天早上，在我走去取车的路上，就在一夜之间出现了一个巨大的蜘蛛网。
I felt foolish for not having seen it, rid myself of the web tendrils, and went on my way.
我很大意，没有注意看，身体带过蛛网丝，就继续往前。
The next morning, the very same scenario occurred, and I felt even more foolish.
第二天早上，同样地场景又出现了，我和第一天的做法一致，真心觉得当时蠢上加蠢。
On the third day, I was careful to look for the web—the spider had rewoven it, but this time off the path in the bushes.
第三天，我认真的找了蛛网，发现蜘蛛重新织了一张网，而这次它没有织在路上，而是织在了旁边的草丛里。
How humbling to realize that the spider and I had learned the exact same lesson in the same amount of time.
蜘蛛居然和我在相同的时间学到了相同的一课，忽然觉得自己好渺小。

如何面对关系近得令人感到不舒服的人
Close your eyes for a moment. You'll know just who I mean here, and it's okay.
You don't need to say his name aloud. Maybe you're married. Or he's married. Or both. But you've envisioned a parallel life -- one you will never live, and won't ruin your perfectly wonderful life for -- with this one. And this is no idle daydream. It's just a little bit dangerous.
When your eyes meet, you both feel it. Some small part of you wants to know what it would be like to be with him. You find yourself thinking: what harm could there be in a stolen afternoon? Of course you know the answer to this. So you need to keep your distance. A friendship doesn't feel safe or possible.
Dear reader, you need to lose him. You can't keep him around. Okay. Now open your eyes. And count your blessings.

多读书的12个理由
1. You will optimize your brain power
This shouldn't come as a shock, but studies suggest reading makes you smart. Unlike watching television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp (even in old age).
2. You will increase your odds of success
The more books you read, the more knowledge you will have, the more strategies and resources your brain will store, the more likely you will succeed.
3. You will immerse yourself in a new world
Sometimes our daily life can start to feel dull, dry or depressing -- I know it, you know it, we all know it. At times like this, I like to dive into a good fiction book for a much-needed escape into another world, where I can forget about whatever problems are stressing me out. Whether you want to travel to the land of the Hobbits, a galaxy far away or a tropical destination in a steamy romance novel is up to you. You'll come back refreshed after your mini-vacation to a fresh and exciting place in the world of words.
4. You will improve your vocabulary
The more words you're capable of using, the better you will become at expressing your thoughts and feelings. I couldn't imagine how I would write articles like this if I didn't actively aim to expand my vocabulary, because using the same few words to express myself would get awfully boring in a hurry (don't you agree?).
5. You will have things to talk about at parties
Reading more books will enable you to say the sentence, "Did you know ______?" more often, making it easier to start conversations with strangers (or, as I like to say, "People who aren't my friends yet").
6. You will entertain yourself for a low price
If you're looking for entertainment on a budget, you can't beat books. Thanks to the popularity of electronic reading devices like the Kindle6 and re-selling websites like eBay, it's never been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time, for the low cost of a few dollars.
7. You will discover surprising new ideas that are interesting and engaging
Reading introduced me to concepts like mindful eating, relaxation exercises, and the importance of loving yourself. If I didn't read, I wouldn't even be aware of these ideas, which have defined my entire coaching philosophy. If you don't read, you could be missing out on intriguing ideas that would likewise re-define your personal purpose or business philosophy.
8. You will eliminate boredom during down-time
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a waiting room, bored out of your mind, with nothing to read but gossip magazines? If so, you should know that it is wise to keep a book in your purse or car at all times, as you never know when you'll find yourself with some time to kill. Even if you just take a few minutes to read a chapter during your commute and lunch break every day, those minutes will quickly turn into hours if repeated consistently.
9. You will strengthen your patience muscles
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Master of Your Thoughts 掌控你的思想
You talk when you stop being at peace with your thoughts. When you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart, you will talk, and the sound becomes a pastime. And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered. Thought is like a bird, and once in a cage of words it can unfold its wings, but not fly.
There are people who talk ceaselessly for fear of being alone. And there are those who talk, and unknowingly show a truth about themselves which they themselves do not understand. And there are those who have the truth within them, and know it, and for that very reason don't try to put it into words.
When you meet a friend on the road or in a market, let your spirit move your lips and direct your tongue. Let the voice within your mind speak to the ear of him. His soul will keep the truth of your heart, just as the taste of the wine is remembered when its colour is forgotten.
当你不在思考的时候或者内心不再感到孤独时，你便开始说话，这时候，声音就变成了一种消遣。在你说话的大部分时间里，思想处于被半扼杀的状态下。思想如同小鸟儿，一旦被关进笼子里，或许能展开翅膀，但再也不能飞翔。
有人因害怕孤独而不停地说话。有些人夸夸其谈，却缺乏知识和见地去阐述一个他们自己并不能理解的真理。当然也有这种人，他们心里有很多真理也知道这些真理的含义，正因为如此，才不用把它们付诸于言语。
当你在路边或市场遇见你的朋友时，让你内心的思想控制你的嘴唇，指挥你的舌头。用你内心的声音说给他的耳朵听。 因为他的灵魂会记住你内心的真话，正如美酒的味道会被记住而颜色却会被淡忘一样。

1. SINGLE PEOPLE EXERCISE MORE…
If you're single, there's a good chance you're hitting the gym more often than your married peers: A 2011 study found that men and women who have never been married exercised more than people in any other marital category (including currently married men and women, as well as divorcees and widowers).
2. …AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHIER WEIGHT.
You're also more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Multiple studies have found that men and women tend to pack on the pounds after they get married. One study found that married men are more likely to be overweight than their single peers, while another found that women who lost weight in preparation for their weddings had a tendency to gain weight in the six months following the ceremony.
3. THEY SLEEP BETTER.
It should come as little surprise that sharing a bed with another human being can affect how much sleep you get. After all, having someone tossing and turning, snoring, and talking in their sleep beside you can affect even the deepest sleepers. Being single cuts down on nighttime disruptions and can help you get a more peaceful night's sleep.
4. THEY DO LESS HOUSEWORK.
If you hate doing chores, single life might be right for you. A 2008 study found that single men and women spend fewer hours a week doing basic housework than their married counterparts.
5. THEY'RE CLOSER TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Single people are the glue that keeps families together. According to one study, single siblings are more likely to keep in touch with, and reach out to, their siblings than those who are married. Another study found that single people also spend more time with friends than those in long-term relationships.
6. THEY HAVE LESS DEBT.
Being single doesn't just benefit your waistline and social life: It also benefits your wallet. Researchers have found that married people have more credit card debt than single people, and people who are married with children have the most debt of all.
7. THEY'RE LESS STRESSED.
Staying single can help you prevent certain kinds of stress and depression. One 2014 study found that marital stress may make couples more prone to depression, while couples who experience severe, ongoing5 marital stress were less able to enjoy positive experiences.
8. THEY'RE LESS LIKELY TO GET DIVORCED DOWN THE ROAD.
Staying single now can benefit your romantic relationships in the future. In general, people who wait longer to get married have lower rates of divorce.
9. THEY CAN AVOID CONFLICTS.
For people who truly hate conflicts, staying single can have real psychological benefits. According to a 2015 study, people who are conflict-averse (those for whom relationship fights and arguments can cause severe stress) may experience less anxiety when they're single.

A Trip Without Plan
Today, as the life standard has improved, people have more money to chase amusement, travel is their first choice. So there are a lot of people on the journey during the public vacation, some people even quit their jobs to do it. The trip without plan was favored by many people since a few years ago, it was the attitude towards life.
今天,随着生活水平的提高,人们有更多的钱去追逐娱乐，旅行是他们的期间，有很多人在旅途中,有些人甚至放弃自己的工作去旅游。说走就走的旅行在几年前就受到了欢迎,这是一种生活态度。
Though people are proud of taking the independent travel, especially when they just go anytime and anywhere, only a few people take action. Some day, as I had the long summer vacation, I suddenly had the idea that I could take a trip without plan. So I asked two of my friends to joined my team. We booked the tickets and and hotel, then the next day, we took the train. We talked and appreciated the scenery outside the window. When we arrived the city, we just walked along the street and enjoyed the feature.
虽然人们为独立旅行而感受自豪,特别是当他们可以随时随地走,但是只有少数人采取行动。有一天,由于我有漫长的暑假,我突然有个主意,我可以来一场说走就走的旅行。所以我叫了两个朋友来加入我的团队。我们订了车票和酒店,然后第二天,乘火车走了。我们聊着天,欣赏着窗外的风景。当我们到达这个城市时,沿着街道走，享受这个城市的特色。
It was such great experience for me, sometimes we consider so many things and miss the joy of life. Taking a trip without burden and just go to any place you want once in your life.
这段经历对我来说是如此的美妙,有时候我们考虑太多,错过了生活中的快乐。来一场没有负担的旅行，去任何你曾经想去的地方

Make Your Own Choice
做自己的决定
Many people have the difficulty to make decision, because they have no idea what they want and then just follow the crowd. When they realize what they want, they feel regretful. For the lucky person, they have the chance to restart, while for some don’t, they just live the life without passion.
许多人很难做出决定,因为他们不知道自己想要什么,然后只是随大流。当他们意识到他们想要的东西时,会感到遗憾。幸运的人,他们有机会重来,而对于一些不幸运的人,他们过着没有激情的生活。
I remembered before we went to college, we needed to choose the major. Most students did not know what to do, so they made a survey, the hot major which was believed to have the promising future was their first choice. As they studied, some would find they had no interest but they just couldn’t give up. If they thought twice before act, then they would not follow the crowd.
我记得在我们上大学之前,我们需要选择专业。大多数学生不知道要做什么,所以他们做了一个调查,被认为最有前途的热门专业是他们的第一选择。当他们在学习专业的时候,有些人会发现他们毫无兴趣,但是又不能放弃。如果深思熟虑,那么他们就不会随波逐流。
I appreciate the saying that you are so special, why you have to follow the crowd. Indeed, some make their decision for the purpose of catering for others, which go against their will. If people lose their individuality, they lose their soul.
我欣赏那句话，你是如此特别,为什么要随大众。事实上,一些人做决定只是为了迎合别人,这违背了他们的意愿。如果人们失去了他们的个性,就失去了灵魂

最好的爱情 The Best Love
Love is the most beautiful thing in the world, it gives people the power and make them become stronger. In most children’s eyes, they dream to have the relationship like their parents, who support each other all the time. This is the best love.
爱是世界上最美丽的东西,它给人力量,让他们变得更强。在大多数孩子的眼里,他们梦想着拥有像他们的父母那样的爱情,相互支持。这是最好的爱。
I read a good story that told about a married couple. The wife read from a magazine that listing the unsatisfied problems between the couples could help them to keep their marriage better. So they listed the problems on a separated room. The wife was the first to talk about the unsatisfied problems, it surprised the husband that she got three pages. When it was the turn for the husband to read the problems, he got nothing in the paper. He told his wife that she was the most perfect girl in his heart and he didn’t want the girl change a thing.
我读到一个好故事,讲述一对已婚夫妇。妻子从一本杂志上读到,列出夫妻之间不满意的问题可以帮助他们更好地维持他们的婚姻。所以他们在分开的房间里写了出来。妻子是第一个谈到了不满意的问题,丈夫很意外,她竟然写有三页。当轮到丈夫说出问题时,他什么也没写。他对他的妻子说,在他心里她是最完美的女孩,他不想让这个女孩改变任何一件事情。
What a lovely couple, the husband shows people what love is. Love is to accept one’s good sides and bad sides, no matter what happens, they will always support each other. Just as the vow, no matter you are rich or poor, sick or healthy, we will never be aparted.
多么可爱的夫妇啊,丈夫告诉人们什么是爱。爱是接受一个人的好和坏,不管发生什么,他们总是互相支持。正如誓言,不管你是富人还是穷人,生病或健康,我们永远不会分开。

My parents live in the country. They keep a dog called Ah Fu.
One day my parents went to work in the fields taking my little sister and Ah Fu along. While they were wokring, my sister walked to a river nearby. Ah Fu followed her there. She was trying to pick a flower when she fell into the river. Ah Fu barked and jumped into the water immediately .
　When my parents heard Ah Fu barking they ran to the river. They saw Ah Fu swimming towards the bank carrying my little sister. My parents praised Ah Fu warmly.
It was our brave Ah Fu who had saved my little sister.