Child : I want to be a doctor. Mother : Why?
Child : I want to help sick people.
我想当医生
母亲：你长大以后想要当什么? 孩子：我想当医生。 母亲：为什么?
孩子：我想要帮助生病的人。
Lesson 77 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
Learning English is like building a house. Laying a strong foundation is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful. Like building a house, learning English takes some time. So don't be impatient. Remember, \day.\
罗马不是一天造成的
学英文就像盖房子一样。奠定扎实的基础是第一步也是最重要的一步。换句话说，你应该每天读英文和说英文。记新的单词和短语也是很有帮助的。就像盖房子一样，学英文需要一些时间。因此不要没有耐心。记住：罗马不是一天造成的。
Lesson 78 Don't Be Discouraged
Teacher: Your written English is fairly good, but your spoken English needs improvement.
Student: I know, but speaking English is difficult. Teacher: Don't be discouraged. Practice makes perfect.
不要泄气
老师：你的英文文笔还不错，但你的英文口语就需要加强了。 学生：我知道，但讲英文很难啊。 老师：不要泄气。熟能生巧嘛。
Lesson 79 Showing Off
Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always think of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that money can buy friends. In fact, it can't. Instead of trying to show off, they should be themselves. 炫耀
有很多人喜欢炫耀。当他们和朋友外出时总是争着付帐。他们老是想用自己的财富给别人留下深刻的印象。他们似乎认为钱可以买到朋友。但事实上，钱无法买到朋友。他们不应炫耀，而应做真正的自我。
Lesson 80 I'm Good at Cooking
Marty: Are you good at sewing?
Becky: No, but I'm good at cooking. What about you? Marty: I'm not good at cooking, but I'm fond of eating.
我擅长烹饪
马蒂：你对缝纫很在行吗?
贝基：不，但我对烹饪很在行。你呢? 马蒂：我对烹饪不在行，但我却很喜欢吃。
song4 Tennessee Waltz
I was dancing with my darling to the \Waltz\when an old friend I happened to see. Introduced her to my loved one and while they were dancing, my friend stole my sweetheart from me. I remember the night and the \Waltz.\y little darling the night they were playing the beautiful “Tennessee Waltz.”
歌曲4 田纳西华尔兹
我和爱人随着田纳西华尔兹起舞时，碰巧遇见一位老朋友。我把她介绍给我的爱人，当他们俩在跳舞时，我朋友偷走了我的爱人。我记得那一夜和那首田纳西华尔兹。现在我知道我的损失有多
大。是的，就在那一夜他们播放那首动听的田纳西华尔兹时，我失去我的爱人。
Lesson 81 A Heavy Price to Pay
Tom's father died of lung cancer. He couldn't stop smoking. He tried quitting several times. However, whenever he saw someone smoking, he couldn't resist lighting up. In the end, he gave up trying, it was no use stopping one day and starting again the next. He enjoyed smoking too much. He certainly paid a heavy price, though.
惨重的代价
汤姆的父亲死于肺癌。他无法戒烟。他尝试戒了几次。不过，每当他看到有人抽烟时，他就无法抗拒要点根烟。最后，他放弃了尝试。因为一天停下来，第二天又开始是没有用的。他太喜欢抽烟了。不过，他也的确付出了惨重的代价。
Lesson 82 Smoking Isn't Allowed
Betty is at the movies.
Usher: Would you mind putting out your cigarette? Betty: I'll just finish smoking this one, OK? Usher: Smoking isn't allowed in movie theaters. Betty: Oh, I'm sorry.
不准吸烟
贝蒂正在看电影。
引座员：请你把烟熄掉好吗? 贝 蒂：我只要把这一根抽完，好吗? 引座员：戏院里是不准吸烟的。 贝 蒂：哦，很抱歉。
Lesson 83 A Nice Person
Shelly doesn't like people who are unreliable. She especially doesn't like people who tell lies. On the other hand, she likes people who are humorous and honest. She really likes people that are easygoing and sincere. However, regardless of whom she likes or dislikes, she is nice to everyone. 大好人
谢莉不喜欢不可靠的人。她特别不喜欢说谎的人。另一方面，她喜欢那些幽默又诚实的人。她实在喜欢随和又诚恳的人。然而，不论她喜欢谁或不喜欢谁，她对每个人都很好。
Lesson 84 What's She Like?
Anna: Hi, Larry! Would you like to meet my roommate, Sally? Larry: Sure. What's she like? Anna: She's just your type. Larry: What do you mean?
Anna: She's just like you, a bookworm.
她是什么样的人呢?
安娜：嗨，拉里!你要不要见一见我的室友萨莉? 拉里：好啊。她是什么样的人呢? 安娜：她是属于你这一型的。 拉里：你是什么意思啁?
安娜：她就像你一样，是个书呆子。
Lesson 85 Blood Types
Some people believe that one's personality is related to one's blood type. There are three main blood types: A, B and O. Type A people are introverts whereas type 0 people are extroverts. Type B people are a mixture of both A and O. They are more relaxed and don't get bothered easily. When it comes to choosing a spouse, remember some of these facts. 血型
有些人相信一个人的个性与他的血型有关。一共有三种主要的血型：A妇、B型及O型。A型人内向而O型人则外向。B型人是A型和O型的混合，他们比较轻松自在而且不容易觉得烦。谈到择偶的时候，切记以上这些事实。
Lesson 86 What's Your Blood Type?
Bella: What's your blood type, Luke? Luke: It's A, I think. Why do you ask? Bella: Well, mine's B.
Luke: So?
Bella: They say people with A blood type get along very well with those with B blood type. Luke: Really?
你是什么血型?
贝拉：卢克，你是什么血型? 卢克：我想是A型。你问这干嘛? 贝拉：呃，我的血型足B。 卢克：那又怎么样呢?
贝拉：据说A型的人与B型的人相处得很好。 卢克：真的吗?
Lesson 87 Society Is Changing Rapidly
Society is changing rapidly. As a result, more and more people are suffering from stress. Those who are stressed out are often nervous, angry or ill. People must, therefore, learn to deal with this \The best way, however, is to keep a good sense of humor.
社会正快速地变化
社会正快速地变化。因此，越来越乡的人正遭受压力之苦。凡是压力过大的人经带会紧张、生气或生病。因此，人们必须学会处理这种“新”问题。规律的运动是一种方法。不过，最好的方法就是保持良好的幽默感。
Lesson 88 You Need a Vacation
Shirley: What's the matter, Luke? You lookstressed out. Luke : I'm under a lot of pressure at work. Shirley: You need a long vacation.
Luke : I know, but I really don't have the time.
你需要度个假
雪莉：卢克，你怎么了?你看来像是受到很大的压力。 卢克：我在工作上受到很大的压力。 雪莉：你需要度个长假。