“我崇拜太阳，我信赖太阳。”他也对树另有一番看法。在一个燃烧木材的火炉的炉灰中，他看到了未来的能源工厂。“化石燃料本身不可能成为未来能源”。他相信，我们的能源几乎有一半将会来自可更新材料，诸如太阳能电池板和可持续发展的森林。他曾一度被人称为空想家、怪人。“别人叫我嬉皮士。”然而最近，他是“**”的项目经理。
3. 11)Dengue fever is 12)transmitted by Aedes albopictus, a mosquito commonly found in Hong Kong. To prevent local transmission of the disease, mosquito-breeding places must be eliminated. Containers that can hold water, such as empty soft-drink cans, and empty lunchboxes, must be 13)disposed of properly. Disused tires placed in the open should be 14)punctured or wrapped up to avoid water 15)accumulation. Let's remove 16)stagnant water. Eliminate mosquitoes for healthy living.
登革热的传播要靠白纹伊蚊，这种蚊虫在香港随处可见。要防止该病的传播，就必须对蚊虫滋生的地方进行清理。空软饮料瓶、空午餐盒等可以装水的物品，必须得到妥善处理。空地上的废弃轮胎应该用针戳穿或包起来以免积水。让我们一起动手清除污水。消灭蚊虫，关爱健康。
4. Olympus. Congratulations! Olympus youth series has reached 20 million cameras sold. Within the promotion period, get a special free gift with every purchase of selected Olympus cameras or digital recorders. 17)Distributed by the Hong Kong sole agent. Don't miss it!
热烈祝贺****青春系列相机产品销量突破2000万！促销期间，每购买一台指定的****相机或数字录音机，都可获得由香港独家代理商提供的特别免费礼品一份，千万别错过哟！
5. Ohh ... hoo ... If you want to be the best ... Oh, what a great 18)mattress! It's so comfortable I want to fall down again. Ohh ... So comfy it must be the A-Fontaine Echo bed. Made of airo-foam and natural fiber, it provides great support and eliminates pressure. Wow, and it even has 19)ventilation holes. It's so cool! It's that comfy let me on it. So comfortable the A Fontaine Echo bed.
啊……唔……如果你想成为最棒的……哦，好大的床垫。真舒服！我想再倒一次。噢，噢……好爽啊，一定是一张***床。泡沫塑料和天然纤维制成的床体能够提供强大的支撑力和消除压力。哇，竟然还有通气孔！凉爽极了。好舒服，我要躺在上面。舒适非凡的***。
6. Enjoy fresh milk from the lush green pastures of Australia. Ahhuh...Master's Purer, direct from Australia's number one fresh 20)dairy. You can taste the natural goodness in Master's Purer' fresh milk. Master's Purer so fresh (Moo) it's moo-fresh!
享受来自澳大利亚绿色牧场的新鲜牛奶。啊……***，直接取自澳大利亚一流的鲜奶牧场。***鲜奶让你品尝大自然的恩赐。***真新鲜！（“哞--”）如“哞”一般清新！
7. Miele's revolutionary 21)honeycombed 22)drum takes care of even your most delicate items. And when we say delicate, we mean delicate. Miele, anything else is a compromise.
“**”推出革命性的蜂窝式滚桶洗衣机，细心照料你最纤细的衣物。说到精美衣物，我们定会倍加呵护。“**”,无可比拟！
注释:
1) seek v. 寻找，寻求
2) financial a. 财政的，金融的
3) blessing n. 恩赐，祝福
4) underestimate v. 低估，看轻
5) stove n. 炉子
6) renewable a. 可恢复的，可更新的
7) solar a. 太阳的，太阳能的
8) panel n. 面板，仪表板
9) sustainable a. 足可支撑的，养得起的
10) crank n. 妄想家
11) Dengue fever 登革热，通常是由白纹伊蚊传播的，是一种由过滤性病毒引起的急性传染病，常见于热带和亚热带地区，包括东南亚、南亚、太平洋区、非洲、中美洲及南美洲。
12) transmit v. 传播，遗传；传输，传送
13) dispose v. 处理，除去
14) puncture v. 刺穿
15) accumulation n. 积聚，堆积物
16) stagnant a. 迟钝的，停滞的
17) distribute v. 分布，分配
18) mattress n. 床垫
19) ventilation n. 通风，流通空气
20) dairy n. 牛奶场，奶品场
21) honeycombed a. 蜂窝结构的
22) drum n. 鼓状物（如桶、筒）
★★《2003年01月号-第38期-Disc02-07》★★
Eliminating Bad English Speaking Habits
I say "um" too much
1)Vocalized pauses or 2)fillers, including "um", "uh" and "ah", and their close relatives, "like", "you know", and "okay?", are some of the most common concerns brought to a speech 3)consultant. We don't, uh, want to, uh, get to, um, 4)picky here, since one to three percent of everyone's speech normally contains hesitations. And folks like Bobby and Ted Kennedy have spoken successfully in public life despite long "aahhh" pauses. However, a bad case of "umm it is" makes you annoying to listen to. So, why do so many of us "um" along in life? Most often, vocalized pauses function as a way to fill up space as we 5)formulate the next thought. Though old habits take some time to break, it is possible to 6)banish the "ums" and "uhs" forever.
Here are some tips for "um" and "uh" 7)extermination.
First, spend a week observing your "um" and "uh" pattern. Just becoming aware of the 8)dimension of the problem, helps you to cut down.
Second, practice deliberately inserting one or two-second pauses into your speech. Many people who "um" their listeners to 9)distraction, don't realize that short silences are less 10)obtrusive and perfectly acceptable.
Third, your goal is to allow a slight pause instead of that unnecessary vocalizing. Try to catch the start of your "ums" and "uhs". You can actually feel the movement in your vocal 11)chords. 12)Nip them in the bud and just be silent instead.
I talk too fast
Some fast talkers come from families where there's a lot of competition for the floor. Others come from families that seem to have a genetic speed streak. They walk fast, work fast, and also talk fast. Some people race-talk because they feel no one really wants to listen to them. Finally, rapid speech can be a sign of stress. The good news about fast talking is that studies show that listeners prefer a faster-than-average rate to a slower-than-average rate. The bad news is that speaking at 13)breakneck speed, can leave a negative impression.
If you are talking so fast that people find you hard to understand, start slowing down your speech with this technique. Count, one two, in your head at natural pauses between phrases, sentences and items in a list. The extra second will help you control your breathing better and allow time for listeners to absorb what you've said.
In this next example, I'll say the one two aloud. But when you practice it, do the one two silently. "I'm glad to be meeting you today (one two). Before we get on with our agenda, (one two), I'd like to ask each of you (one two) to introduce yourself, (one two), and to tell us a bit about your company. Practice the "one two technique" when reading a newspaper or magazine article aloud. Use a tape recorder to double check that you've really allowed the pause it takes to say. (one two)
如何排除演讲中的坏习惯
我的“嗯”好多
发声的停顿或补白，包括“哦”、“嗯”、“啊”以及它们的“近亲”：“就像”、“你知道”、“对吧？”，都是人们咨询语言矫正学家最普遍关心的问题。我们并非，哦，想要，哦，在，嗯，这儿吹毛求疵，既然任何人的言语中通常都有百分之一到百分之三的口吃。更何况还有像博比、肯尼迪那样长时间“啊--”的美国人在公开场合成功地发表了演说。不过，“嗯--，是……”弄不好会让你的听众感到不耐烦。那么为什么我们中还有众多的人要“嗯”个不停呢？多数情况下，发声停顿在我们进行下一个思考时起到了填补空缺的作用。虽然改掉旧习惯要花费时间，但永远告别“嗯”、“啊”是有可能的。
下面给出根除“嗯”、“啊”的几点诀窍：
一、 花一个星期的时间观察你“嗯”、“啊”的模式，稍稍了解问题的轻重缓急有助于减少它的发生次数。
二、 有意识地练习在你的言语中加入一、两秒钟的停顿。许多把听众“嗯”走神的人没有想到，短暂的沉默不但不易察觉而且完全可以接受。
三、 你的目标是允许轻微的停顿而不是那多余的发声。试着捕捉你“嗯”、“啊”的前奏，你能真真切切地感受到声带的擅动。把它们消灭在萌芽中然后转为沉默就行了。
我的嘴太快
说话快的人有一些是出自经常为赢得上风而争辩的家庭；而另一些，他们的家庭似乎带有快速的遗传基因，他们走路快，工作快，于是说话也快。有的人说话快因为他们觉得没有人真正想听他们说些什么，最终，过快的语速会成为心里紧张的前兆。有关说话快的研究好消息是，调查显示，人们普遍喜欢听快于正常语速的讲话而不喜欢慢于正常语速的讲话。而坏消息是，语速狂快会给人留下负面的印象。
如果你讲话的速度快得让人感到不知所云，那么就用这种方法来放慢你的语速。遇到词与词之间、句子与句子之间以及表格中栏与栏之间的自然停顿，在心里默数一二。多出的这一秒钟会帮你更好地控制呼吸同时也为听者理解你的话留下了时间。
在下一个例子中我将会大声地说出一二，但你练习的时候一二要默默地进行。“很高兴今天与大家会面（一二），在开始议程之前，我想先请各位（一二）做一下自我介绍（一二），并且向大家介绍一下你们公司的情况。在大声朗读报刊杂志的同时练习‘一二疗法’”。用录音机做复查，看看你是否真的留下了停顿的时间可以说，（一二）。
注释
1) vocalized a. 有声的
2) filler n. 填充物
3) consultant n. 顾问，咨询者
4) picky a. 吹毛求疵的，好挑剔的，过分讲究的
5) formulate v. 阐明
6) banish v. 消除，驱除
7) extermination n. 消灭，根绝
8) dimension n. 范围，程度
9) distraction n. 分心，走神
10) obtrusive a. 突出的，显著的
11) chord n. 发声，和音
12) nip them in the bud 将某事物阻止或消除于萌芽中
13) breakneck a. 非常快的
★★《2003年01月号-第38期-Disc02-08》★★
Tony Talk (1)
托尼嘉宾室
Tony Provolone: Hello and welcome again to another edition of Tony Talk. I'm Tony Provolone and with me today is guest Hiram. Hi Hiram, how are you?
Hiram: Hey, what's up cat!
TP: Hiram, why don't you tell us what's your name and what are you doing in China?
H: Well, you know, my full name is Hiram Finnegan O'Connor Jezebel Sullivan Chu. I've done a whole bunch of jobs like a typical foreigner I guess. I've taught, I've danced and now I'm at Crazy English working here with all the other editors and writers and you TP.
TP: So what's been the most satisfying of all the work that you've done in China so far?
H: Well, I mean, I love all the high-quality editing that goes on here at Crazy English, but I think the food and the fashion and the friendship and that doesn't even include the things outside of Crazy English.
TP: Let's talk a little bit more about CE. What's it like working for this conglomerate English language learning company?
H: Well, you know, it's a powerful, powerful organization, and so you have to be careful about what you do sometimes, but overall it's a great place to work and I enjoy working there very much.
TP: So what kind of things do you do at CE?
H: Well, I do a whole bunch of different things. I do some editing, I do some voice recording and sometimes some writing, reading. I basically do a lot of little things here that need to be done.
TP: What do you like to do once you're outside of work when you're finished?
H: Well, you know, I like to read Crazy English like all the other employees here. But I also like to go and see the other restaurants here in Guangzhou, since you know the food here is pretty good, I think, probably some of the best in China, and just visit some of the natural scenery surrounding Guangzhou.
TP: Do you like the food here?
H: It's good it's really different from say Shanghai or Beijing style, so it's a good contrast.
TP: Um, do you have any recommendations for our readers since you're one of the editors here, and you see some of the work that we do and that they're reading?
H: Yeah, I hope that the readers enjoy Crazy English and that it helps them improve their English by listening and reading the magazine at the same time, and I encourage people to continue to write letters to the editors. All the editors like receiving letters here and it's a good way to practice your English and don't be afraid to make any mistakes.
TP: Thank you very much for coming in here! We know that you're a busy editor. You're at your desk all day editing and we appreciate your time. And we hope to see you again next time, and don't forget the next time you're reading Crazy English think about all us editors who are slaving away for your benefit.
★★《2003年01月号-第38期-Disc02-09》★★
Let Me Be The One
by Plus One
*Jason*
Under the silver stars
Anywhere you are
Near or far you are close to me
When you don't understand
And when you think nobody cares
I'll be the friend and the hope you need
*Chorus*
Let me be the one
Leading you through the night
Sharing the smiles and tears you cry
Let me be the one
Loving you when you're weak
For all of the strength you need
You can come to me
*Nathan*
When you're down and you feel so lonely
Turn around
You can come to me
When you're down you know I will be the only
Come to me
*Nate*
I will be by your side
When you wanna break down and cry
I'll make you promises you can believe
The kind of love you can trust
For escape from hopelessness, yeah
Don't you know that you can come to me
*Chorus*
*Jason*
I believe beyond
The setting of the sun
At the end of the day
My love stays for you
My love stays
*Chorus*
让我与你同甘共苦
优声男孩
选自专辑：OBVIOUS
贾森：
在银色的星空下
无论你在何处
远或近，仍与我近在咫尺
当你懵懂不明
当你认为无人在乎
我是你的朋友，你的希望
合唱
让我与你同甘共苦
带你走过黑暗
与你共享欢笑，共担苦痛
让我与你同甘共苦
在你无助的时候爱护你
为给予你全部的力量
请来到我身边
内森：
当你情绪低落，感到寂寞的时候
转个身
就能来到我身边
当你情绪低落的时候，你知道我是唯一的守侯
请来到我身边
内特：
我会在你身旁
当你要崩溃大哭的时候
你会相信我给你的承诺
你会相信那份爱
而逃脱那份无望，野
难道你不知道你可以到我身边来吗
合唱
贾森：
我坚信
太阳下山的时候
一天结束的时候
我的爱仍为你保留
我的爱为你保留
合唱
★★《2003年03月号-第39期-Disc01-02》★★
A Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you 1)figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or 2)spiritually. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any 3)wrongdoing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to 4)take a stand. Sometimes they die. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. Your need has been answered, and now it is time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is 5)clairvoyant.
你生活中的人们
人们走进你的生活，或者是为了一个原因，或者他们只停留一段时期，或者他们永远与你相随。一旦明晓其中究竟，你就知道该如何面对他们了。
有的人出现在你的生活中是有原因的，通常他们填补了你流露出来的需要：帮你渡过难关，指点和支持你，切实地在情感上、精神上帮助你。他们出现是因为你需要他们。然后在一个你无可引咎而又不便的时候，这人说了什么或者做了什么令你们终止了友谊。有时候他们离你而去，有时候他们冒出歪理而逼得你要奋起反抗，有时候是因为他们逝世。我们必需认识到，自己的需要已经满足了，愿望已经实现了，他们的工作也就完成了。你的需要得到了回应，接着的是要继续前行。
有的人在你的生活中只会停留一段时期，那是因为你到了这样的一个时候：成长、学习，并和别人一起分享你的世界。他们让你体会平和，也让你欢笑。他们可能也教会你做一些从没做过的事情。他们常能给你带来无数欢乐。相信这一点！这是真的！可这，只能维持一段时间。
持续一生的情谊将令你终生受益；一点一滴地努力吧，建造一个坚不可摧的感情基础。你要做的只是去接受经验，对一生相随的人付出关爱，并将你所学到应用到生命中的其他关系和方方面面中。爱情令人盲目，而友谊能醍醐灌顶，据说如此。
注释：
1) figure out 想到，断定
2) spiritually adv. 精神上地
3) wrongdoing n. 坏事，不道德行为
4) take a stand 坚持原则、立场
5) clairvoyant a. 有洞察力的
★★《2003年03月号-第39期-Disc01-03》★★
TONIGHT I CAN WRITE
Written by Pablo Neruda
Read by Andy Garcia
Tonight I can write the saddest lines.
Write, for example, "The night is shattered
and the blue stars shiver in the distance."
