C
In the centre of the busy city, where skyscrapers kissed the clouds and people hurried about, there was a small park. It was an island of peace in the city centre, a place where I, a high school boy, often went to after school.
One sunny afternoon, as I sat on a bench, my attention was drawn to a street performer preparing his act. He was a middle - aged man with a warm smile and eyes that shone with courage mixed with life's wisdom. Placing his hat on the ground, he began to play the violin, each note filled with sad beauty that seemed to tell tales of his life's journey.
I watched as the crowd passed by, most too busy with their own thoughts to notice the soulful melodies that surrounded them. Suddenly, a coin would clink into the hat, but for the most part, the performer was overlooked.
Coming close to him when he took a break, I asked, "Don't you ever feel upset when people don't stop to listen?"
He looked at me with a gentle smile and replied, "Upset? Yes. There are moments. But I tell myself that my music is a personal expression, not just a performance for others."
"Is it the money that keeps you going?" I asked, looking at the collection in his hat.
He smiled, "The money is not bad, but it's not the driving force. I play because I'm crazy about music. Every note I make is part of me that I share with the world. Whether anyone listens or not, I stay true to my love for the art."
His words struck a chord within me. Here was a person who was indifferent to the world, but held onto his pursuit of happiness. It was a powerful lesson on endurance and self - worth.
As the sun set, painting the sky orange and pink, he continued his playing. This time, I listened with new ears. The music was no longer just a melody; it was the strength and spirit of humanity.
When it was finally time for me to head home, I placed a coin in his hat, not only as an act of charity, but as a respect for a man who had taught me a valuable life lesson: follow one's passion bravely even without an audience.
词汇
skyscraper /'skaɪskreɪpə(r)/ n. 摩天大楼
soulful /'səʊlfl/ adj. 深情的；凄婉的
melody /'melədi/ n. 曲调
clink /klɪŋk/ v. (使)发出叮当声
overlook /ˌəʊvə'luk/ v. 忽略，未注意到
strike a chord 引起共鸣
indifferent /ɪn'dɪfrənt/ adj. 漠不关心；不感兴趣
pursuit /pə'sju:t/ n. 追求，寻找
endurance /ɪn'djʊərəns/ n. 忍耐力
self - worth /ˌself'w3:θ/ n. 自我价值感
句型
1. He was a middle - aged man with a warm smile and eyes that shone with courage mixed with life's wisdom. 他是位中年男子，笑容温和，双眼闪烁着勇气与生活智慧交融的光芒。
2. Placing his hat on the ground, he began to play the violin, each note filled with sad beauty that seemed to tell tales of his life's journey. 他将帽子放在地上，开始拉小提琴，每个音符都充满了忧伤的美感，仿佛在诉说他人生旅途的故事。
3. When it was finally time for me to head home, I placed a coin in his hat, not only as an act of charity, but as a respect for a man who had taught me a valuable life lesson: follow one's passion bravely even without an audience. 当我最终要回家时，我在他的帽子里放了一枚硬币，这不仅是一种善意的施予，更是我对一位男士的敬意——他教会我宝贵的一课：即使没有观众，也要勇敢追随内心的热爱。
理解
1. What was the driving force of the man to play the violin?
2. Share with us any story or anyone that has taught you a valuable life lesson.
In the centre of the busy city, where skyscrapers kissed the clouds and people hurried about, there was a small park. It was an island of peace in the city centre, a place where I, a high school boy, often went to after school.
One sunny afternoon, as I sat on a bench, my attention was drawn to a street performer preparing his act. He was a middle - aged man with a warm smile and eyes that shone with courage mixed with life's wisdom. Placing his hat on the ground, he began to play the violin, each note filled with sad beauty that seemed to tell tales of his life's journey.
I watched as the crowd passed by, most too busy with their own thoughts to notice the soulful melodies that surrounded them. Suddenly, a coin would clink into the hat, but for the most part, the performer was overlooked.
Coming close to him when he took a break, I asked, "Don't you ever feel upset when people don't stop to listen?"
He looked at me with a gentle smile and replied, "Upset? Yes. There are moments. But I tell myself that my music is a personal expression, not just a performance for others."
"Is it the money that keeps you going?" I asked, looking at the collection in his hat.
He smiled, "The money is not bad, but it's not the driving force. I play because I'm crazy about music. Every note I make is part of me that I share with the world. Whether anyone listens or not, I stay true to my love for the art."
His words struck a chord within me. Here was a person who was indifferent to the world, but held onto his pursuit of happiness. It was a powerful lesson on endurance and self - worth.
As the sun set, painting the sky orange and pink, he continued his playing. This time, I listened with new ears. The music was no longer just a melody; it was the strength and spirit of humanity.
When it was finally time for me to head home, I placed a coin in his hat, not only as an act of charity, but as a respect for a man who had taught me a valuable life lesson: follow one's passion bravely even without an audience.
词汇
skyscraper /'skaɪskreɪpə(r)/ n. 摩天大楼
soulful /'səʊlfl/ adj. 深情的；凄婉的
melody /'melədi/ n. 曲调
clink /klɪŋk/ v. (使)发出叮当声
overlook /ˌəʊvə'luk/ v. 忽略，未注意到
strike a chord 引起共鸣
indifferent /ɪn'dɪfrənt/ adj. 漠不关心；不感兴趣
pursuit /pə'sju:t/ n. 追求，寻找
endurance /ɪn'djʊərəns/ n. 忍耐力
self - worth /ˌself'w3:θ/ n. 自我价值感
句型
1. He was a middle - aged man with a warm smile and eyes that shone with courage mixed with life's wisdom. 他是位中年男子，笑容温和，双眼闪烁着勇气与生活智慧交融的光芒。
2. Placing his hat on the ground, he began to play the violin, each note filled with sad beauty that seemed to tell tales of his life's journey. 他将帽子放在地上，开始拉小提琴，每个音符都充满了忧伤的美感，仿佛在诉说他人生旅途的故事。
3. When it was finally time for me to head home, I placed a coin in his hat, not only as an act of charity, but as a respect for a man who had taught me a valuable life lesson: follow one's passion bravely even without an audience. 当我最终要回家时，我在他的帽子里放了一枚硬币，这不仅是一种善意的施予，更是我对一位男士的敬意——他教会我宝贵的一课：即使没有观众，也要勇敢追随内心的热爱。
理解
1. What was the driving force of the man to play the violin?
His craziness about music.
2. Share with us any story or anyone that has taught you a valuable life lesson.
My grandfather taught me a great lesson. He showed me his old watch and said, "See how the second hand moves? It goes one small step at a time, never rushing." He explained that big goals, like doing well in school, are achieved the same way. You just need to focus on one small task at a time. This taught me to be patient and to keep moving forward steadily.
答案：1. His craziness about music.
2. My grandfather taught me a great lesson. He showed me his old watch and said, "See how the second hand moves? It goes one small step at a time, never rushing." He explained that big goals, like doing well in school, are achieved the same way. You just need to focus on one small task at a time. This taught me to be patient and to keep moving forward steadily.
2. My grandfather taught me a great lesson. He showed me his old watch and said, "See how the second hand moves? It goes one small step at a time, never rushing." He explained that big goals, like doing well in school, are achieved the same way. You just need to focus on one small task at a time. This taught me to be patient and to keep moving forward steadily.
解析：
翻译:
### C
在繁华都市的中心，摩天大楼直插云霄，人们行色匆匆，那里有一个小公园。它是市中心的一片宁静之地，是我——一个高中生放学后常去的地方。
一个阳光明媚的下午，我坐在长椅上，注意力被一位正在准备表演的街头艺人吸引。他是位中年男子，笑容温和，双眼闪烁着勇气与生活智慧交融的光芒。他将帽子放在地上，开始拉小提琴，每个音符都充满了忧伤的美感，仿佛在诉说他人生旅途的故事。
我看着人群走过，大多数人都忙于自己的思绪，没有注意到萦绕在他们身边的深情曲调。突然，一枚硬币会叮叮当当地落入帽子里，但大多数时候，这位表演者都被人们忽视了。
在他休息时，我走近他问道：“当人们不停下来聆听时，你难道从不感到沮丧吗？”
他温柔地笑着看着我，回答道：“沮丧？会的。有时候会。但我告诉自己，我的音乐是一种个人表达，而不仅仅是为别人表演。”
“是钱让你坚持下去的吗？”我看着他帽子里的钱问道。
他笑了笑：“钱还不错，但它不是动力。我演奏是因为我痴迷于音乐。我奏出的每个音符都是我的一部分，我与世界分享的一部分。不管有没有人听，我都忠于我对艺术的热爱。”
他的话引起了我的共鸣。这是一个对世界漠不关心，却坚守着自己对幸福追求的人。这是关于忍耐力和自我价值感的有力一课。
当太阳落山，天空被染成橙色和粉色时，他继续演奏。这一次，我用全新的耳朵聆听。音乐不再只是一段旋律；它是人性的力量和精神。
当我最终要回家时，我在他的帽子里放了一枚硬币，这不仅是一种善意的施予，更是我对一位男士的敬意——他教会我宝贵的一课：即使没有观众，也要勇敢追随内心的热爱。
### C
在繁华都市的中心，摩天大楼直插云霄，人们行色匆匆，那里有一个小公园。它是市中心的一片宁静之地，是我——一个高中生放学后常去的地方。
一个阳光明媚的下午，我坐在长椅上，注意力被一位正在准备表演的街头艺人吸引。他是位中年男子，笑容温和，双眼闪烁着勇气与生活智慧交融的光芒。他将帽子放在地上，开始拉小提琴，每个音符都充满了忧伤的美感，仿佛在诉说他人生旅途的故事。
我看着人群走过，大多数人都忙于自己的思绪，没有注意到萦绕在他们身边的深情曲调。突然，一枚硬币会叮叮当当地落入帽子里，但大多数时候，这位表演者都被人们忽视了。
在他休息时，我走近他问道：“当人们不停下来聆听时，你难道从不感到沮丧吗？”
他温柔地笑着看着我，回答道：“沮丧？会的。有时候会。但我告诉自己，我的音乐是一种个人表达，而不仅仅是为别人表演。”
“是钱让你坚持下去的吗？”我看着他帽子里的钱问道。
他笑了笑：“钱还不错，但它不是动力。我演奏是因为我痴迷于音乐。我奏出的每个音符都是我的一部分，我与世界分享的一部分。不管有没有人听，我都忠于我对艺术的热爱。”
他的话引起了我的共鸣。这是一个对世界漠不关心，却坚守着自己对幸福追求的人。这是关于忍耐力和自我价值感的有力一课。
当太阳落山，天空被染成橙色和粉色时，他继续演奏。这一次，我用全新的耳朵聆听。音乐不再只是一段旋律；它是人性的力量和精神。
当我最终要回家时，我在他的帽子里放了一枚硬币，这不仅是一种善意的施予，更是我对一位男士的敬意——他教会我宝贵的一课：即使没有观众，也要勇敢追随内心的热爱。