I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life

is to work hard at it. Whether you're a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you'll win - if you don't, you won't. - Bruce Jenner

我认识到想在一生中有所成就的唯一方法是努力去做。不管你是音乐家、作家、运动员还是商人，都绕不开努力。如果努力，你就会赢；如果不努力，你就不会赢。

1. 先行词为way的定语从句

☆ I don't like the way you speak to me. 我不喜欢你跟我说话的方式。

【讲解】当the way或ways作先行词时，其后的定语从句有两种固定的用法：

（1）用in which，即in the way/ ways"用这个/这些方法"，这是固定搭配；

（2）用引导词that，that在从句中作宾语时可以省略。

2. whether引导让步状语从句

☆ Whether it turns out to be a good idea or bad idea, we'll find out.

不管它最终会是好主意还是坏主意，我们都会去寻找。

一个2008年比较时髦的名词：athlete 运动员

1. Athletes from all over the world will come to Beijing in August.

来自世界各地的运动员将在八月来到北京。

2. Keep exercising and you'll become as strong as an athlete.

坚持锻炼，你也会变得像运动员一样健壮。

一个高级地道口语要素：get anywhere 有所成就

1. To get anywhere, first pick a destination. 要想有所成就，首要的就是设立一个目标。

2. Believe in yourself that you can get anywhere with hard work. 相信自己，只要努力就能有所成就。

◆ ◆ get around 避开

☆ Don't try to get around the difficulties you face. 不要回避你所面对的困难。

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Enthusiasm moves the world. --Arthur James Balfour

热情撼动世界。

◆ enthusiasm 热情 enthusiastic adj. 热情的

☆ As their enthusiasm grew, they began to sing and dance. 随着他们热情的高涨，他们唱起歌、跳起舞来。

1. Anything can be achieved if you have enthusiasm for it. 所有的事情都是可以做到，只要你对它有热情。

2. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. 没有热情成就不了伟业。

一个"令人感动"的动词：move 感动 move的本义为"移动"。

☆ I was moved by her story. 我被她的故事感动了。

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Always Aim Higher ---By Edmund O'Neil

永远志存高远

当你给自己设定了一个目标之后，你是踌躇满志还是心存怀疑？当你没有如愿实现自己的目标时，你是不是就此降低对自己的期望？这篇短文将告诉你：矢志不移地追求你的目标，不妄自菲薄，你就能实现远大理想。

Always aim higher than you believe you can reach. So often, you'll discover that when your talents are set free by your imagination, you can achieve any goal.

If people offer their help or wisdom as you go through life, accept it gratefully. You can learn much from those who have gone before you. But never be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head off in your own direction if your heart tells you that it's the right way for you.

Always believe that you will ultimately succeed at whatever you do, and never forget the value of persistence, discipline, and determination. You are meant to be whatever you dream of becoming.

记住：总是要设立比你所想的你能实现的更高远的目标。经常这样做之后，你会发现，当你的想象力放飞了你的才能时，你就能实现任何目标。

在你的人生历程中，如果有人给予你帮助或传授你智慧，你要心怀感激地接受。你可以从前辈那里学到很多宝贵的东西。但是，当你的内心已经明确知道怎样的路才是真正适合你的时候，要敢于脱离既定的轨道去追求你自己的方向，不要害怕或迟疑。

永远相信：无论你做什幺，你终究会成功，并且不要忘记坚持、自律和决心的价值。你注定要成为你梦想要成为的那个人。
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