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高考英语写作素材积累
晨读美文记背
Day 40-42
Day 40 Life Is to Be Whole
Once a circle missed a wedge．The circle wanted to be whole，so it
went around looking for its missing piece ．But because it was
incomplete and therefore could roll only very slowly ，it admired the
flowers along the way ．It chatted with worms ．It enjoyed the
sunshine．It found lots of different pieces，but none of them fit．So it
left them all by the side of the road and kept on searching．Then one day
the circle found a piece that fit perfectly．It was so happy．Now it could
be whole，with nothing missing．It incorporated the missing piece into
itself and began to roll．Now that it was a perfect circle，it could roll
very fast，too fast to notice the flowers or talk to the worms．When it
realized how different the world seemed when it rolled so quickly ，it
stopped，left its found piece by the side of the road and rolled slowly
away．
The lesson of the story，I suggest，was that in some strange sense
we are more whole when we are missing something．The man who has
everything is in some ways a poor man ．He will never know what it
feels like to yearn ，to hope，to nourish his soul with the dream of
something better．There is wholeness about the person who has come to
terms with his limitations，who has been brave enough to let go of his
unrealistic dreams and not feel like a failure for doing so．
Words and Expressions
wedge n． 楔，楔形物
admire vt． 欣赏，称赞；羡慕
incorporate vt． 加上，包含，使混合
in some sense 在某种意义上
yearn vi． 留恋，思念；渴望
come to terms with 与……达成协议；忍受，妥协
let go of 放开，释放
Read and recite the following sentences：
The lesson of the story，I suggested，was that in some strange sense
we are more whole when we are missing something．The man who has
everything is in some ways a poor man ．He will never know what it
feels like to yearn ，to hope ，to nourish his soul with the dream of
something better．There is wholeness about the person who has come to
terms with his limitations，who has been brave enough to let go of his
unrealistic dreams and not feel like a failure for doing so．
Now try and write out the sentences here：
The lesson of the story ，I suggested，was that__________．The
man who has everything is in some ways __________ ．He will never
know what it feels like __________ ．There is wholeness about the
person who has come to terms with his limitations，who has been brave
enough to let go of his unrealistic dreams and not feel like a failure for
doing so．
Which sentence(s) do you like most？Write it（or them）out here：
参考译文
完美人生
从前有一只圆圈缺了一块楔子。为了保持完整，它便四处寻找失
去的那块楔子。但是由于不完整，圆圈只能很慢地滚动。一路上，
它对花儿露出羡慕之色，与蠕虫聊天。它还享受到了阳光。圆圈找
到了许许多多不同的配件，但是没有一件能与它相配。所以，它将
它们统统弃置路旁，继续寻觅。终于有一天，它找到了一个完美的
配件。圆圈是那样地高兴，现在它可以说是完整无缺了。它装好配
件，然后滚动起来。既然它已成了一个完整的圆圈，所以滚动得非
常快，快得以至于无暇观赏花儿，也无暇与蠕虫聊天。圆圈快速奔
驰，发现眼中的世界变得如此不同，于是，它停了下来，将找到的
那个配件留在路旁，又开始了慢慢地滚动。
我觉得这个故事告诉我们，从某种奇妙意义上讲，当我们失去了
一些东西时反而感到更加完整。一个拥有一切的人其实在某些方面
是个穷人。他永远也体会不到什么是渴望、期待以及用更美好的东
西来滋润灵魂的美好感觉。人生的完整性在于一个人知道如何面对
他的缺陷，在于如何勇敢地摒弃那些不现实的幻想而又不以此为缺
憾。
Day 41 What Will Matter
Ready or not，some day it will all come to an end ．There will be
no more sunrises，no days，no hours or minutes．All the things you
collected，whether treasured or forgotten，will pass to someone else．
Your wealth ，fame and temporal
power will shrivel
to
irrelevance ．It will not matter what you owned or what you were
owed．
Your grudges ，resentments ，frustrations ，and jealousies will
finally disappear．
So，too，your hopes，ambitions，plans，and to-do lists will all
expire．The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade
away．
It won't matter where you came from，or on what side of the tracks
you lived．
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant ．Your
gender，skin color，ethnicity will be irrelevant．
So what will matter？How will the value of your days be measured？
What will matter is not what you bought，but what you built；not
what you got，but what you gave．
What will matter is not your success，but your significance．
What will matter is not what you learned，but what you taught．
What will matter is every act of integrity ，compassion ，courage
and sacrifice that enriched，empowered or encouraged others to emulate
your example．
What will matter is not your competence，but your character．
What will matter is not how many people you knew，but how many
will feel a lasting loss when you're gone．
What will matter are not your memories，but the memories of those
who loved you．
What will matter is how long you will be remembered，by whom and
for what．
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident ．It's not a
matter of circumstance but of choice．
Choose to live a life that matters．
Words and Expressions
come to an end 结束，终止
temporal adj． 暂存的，短暂的，非永恒的
shrivel v． 枯萎，皱缩
grudge n． 怨恨，嫉妒；恶意
expire v． 期满，终止
fade away 消失，衰弱
ethnicity n． 种族特点，族群
integrity n． 正直，诚实，诚恳
compassion n． 慈悲，同情心
emulate v． 模仿，努力赶上
by accident 偶然地
a matter of 关于……的问题
Read and recite the following sentences：
（1）Ready or not，some day it will all come to an end．There will
be no more sunrises，no days，no hours or minutes．All the things you
collected，whether treasured or forgotten，will pass to someone else．
（2）Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident．It's not a
matter of circumstance but of choice．Choose to live a life that matters．
Now try and write out the sentences here：
（1）Ready or not，some day it will __________．There will be no
more sunrises，no days，no hours or minutes．__________，whether
treasured or forgotten，__________．
（2）Living a life __________ doesn't happen __________．It's not
a matter of __________ but of __________ ．Choose to live a life
__________．
Which sentence(s) do you like most？Write it（or them）out here：
参考译文
什么最重要
不管你是否准备好，有一天一切都会结束。不再有旭日东升，不
再有灿烂白昼，不再有一分一秒的光阴。你收藏的一切，不论是弥
足珍贵的还是已经忘记的，都将留给别人。
你的财富、名望和世俗的权力都将变成细枝末节的事情。不管是
你拥有的还是亏欠的，都不再重要。
你的忌恨、冤仇、挫败和嫉妒之心终将消失。
同样，你的希望、雄心、计划和未竟之事都将终止。曾经无比重
要的成败得失也将慢慢褪色。
你来自哪里，用什么方式生活都不重要了。
你是美貌如花还是才华横溢也不重要了。你的性别、肤色、种族
都无关紧要了。
那么什么变得重要了呢？你有生之日的价值怎么来衡量呢？
重要的不是你所能买到的，而是你所建造的。重要的不是你所得
到的，而是你所付出的。
重要的不是你的成功，而是你的价值。
重要的不是你学到的，而是你传授的。
重要的是你的每一次正直、怜悯、勇敢和牺牲的行为能够使人充
实，让人强大或是能够激励他人，让他们以你为榜样。
重要的不是你的能力，而是你的性格。
重要的不是你认识多少人，而是在你离开时，有多少人感到这是
永久的损失。
重要的不是你的记忆，而是爱你的人的记忆。
重要的是你为人所怀念的时间有多长，重要的是谁在怀念你，重
要的是他们为什么要怀念你。
让我们的一生不是因为偶然而变得重要，不是因为环境而变得重
要，而是我们自己的选择。
选择让自己的生命有意义！
Day 42 Forgiveness
To forgive may be divine ，but no one ever said it was easy．When
someone has deeply hurt you，it can be extremely difficult to let go of
your grudge ．But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly
beneficial to your physical and mental health．
“People who forgive show less depression ，anger and stress and
more hopefulness，”says Frederic, Ph.D.，author of Forgive for Good
．“So it can help save on the wear and tear on our organs，reduce the
wearing out of the immune system and allow people to feel more
vital．”
So how do you start the healing？Try following these steps：
Calm yourself. To defuse your anger, try a simple stress-
management technique ．“ Take a couple of breaths and think of
something that gives you pleasure：a beautiful scene in nature，someone
you love，”Frederic says．
Don't wait for an apology．“Many times the person who hurt you
has no intention of apologizing，”Frederic says．“They may have
wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way．So if you
wait for people to apologize ，you could be waiting an awfully long
time ．” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean
reconciliation with the person who upset you or condoning of his or her
action．
Take the control away from your offender．Mentally replaying your
hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain ．“ Instead of
focusing on your wounded feelings，learn to look for the love，beauty
and kindness around you，”Frederic says．
Try to see things from the other person's perspective ．If you
empathize with that person，you may realize that he or she was acting
out of ignorance，fear—even love．To gain perspective，you may want
to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view．
Recognize the benefits of forgiveness ．Research has shown that
people who forgive report more energy，better appetite and better sleep
patterns．
Don't forget to forgive yourself ．“ For some people ，forgiving
themselves is the biggest challenge，”Frederic says．“But it can rob
you of your self-confidence if you don't do it．”
Words and Expressions
divine adj． 神圣的，非凡的
let go of 放开，释放
grudge n． 怨恨，嫉妒；恶意
wear and tear 损坏，损耗
immune system 免疫系统
defuse vt． 减少，平息
have no intention of 无意做……
keep in mind that 记住……
not necessarily 未必，不一定
reconciliation n． 和解，和好
condone vt． 宽恕，原谅
empathize with 体念
rob sb．of…抢夺，夺走某人的……
Read and recite the following sentences：
（1）Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings，learn to look
for the love，beauty and kindness around you．
（2）Try to see things from the other person's perspective．
（3 ）Research has shown that people who forgive report more
energy，better appetite and better sleep patterns．
Now try and write out the sentences here：
（1）Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings，__________．
（2）Try to see things __________．
（3）Research has shown that people who forgive __________ ，
better appetite and __________．
Which sentence(s) do you like most？Write it（or them）out here：
参考译文
宽恕
宽恕是神圣的，但是没有人说这很容易做到。当你被深深伤害
时，想要不怀恨在心是很难做到的。但是宽恕是可能的——而且这
会给你的身心健康带来出乎意料的益处。
“懂得宽恕的人不会感到那么沮丧、愤怒和紧张，他们总是充满
希望。”弗雷德里克博士在他的作品《宽恕的好处》里说，“所以
宽恕有助于减少人体各种器官的损耗，降低免疫系统的疲劳程度并
使人精力更加充沛。”
那么，如何恢复自己的情绪呢？试试以下一些步骤吧：
让自己冷静下来。尝试一种简单的减压技巧来缓解你愤怒的情
绪。弗雷德里克建议：“做几次深呼吸，想想那些令你快乐的事
情，比如自然界的美丽景色，或者你爱的人。”
不要等别人来道歉。弗雷德里克说：“许多时候，伤害你的人没
有想过要道歉。他们可能是故意的，也可能只是和你对待事物的方
法不同。所以如果你等别人来道歉，你可能会等相当长的时间。”
你要牢记，宽恕并不一定意味着顺从那些让你心烦意乱的人，也不
意味着饶恕他或她的行为。
不要让冒犯你的人控制你的情绪。内心里总是想着自己的伤痛，
只会给伤害你的人打气。弗雷德里克说：“与其老是关注自己受到
的伤害，还不如学着去寻找你身边的真善美。”
试着从别人的角度来看问题。如果你站在别人的立场上，你也许
会领悟到他或她是因为无知、害怕、甚至是爱才那样做的。为了能
够站在别人的角度来看问题，你可以以冒犯你的人的立场给你自己
写一封信。
认识到宽恕的好处。研究表明懂得宽恕的人精力更旺盛、食欲更
好、睡觉更香。
不要忘了宽恕自己。弗雷德里克说：“对于有些人来说，宽恕自
己才是最大的挑战。但是如果你不宽恕自己，你会失去自信。”
