【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 ’re right. If you are, let’s celebrate by eating out!B:Jane, you are a fluent speaker, who expresses opinions clearly and supports them with good evidence. You will ace the interview!B:Sure, it’s a deal!9A:Tina, I saw The King’s Speech yesterday. It’s a marvelous film!B:I really want to see it. The critics are giving it excellent reviews. Come to think of it, I read something on it just yesterday, which described the film as richly enjoyable.A:I couldn’t agree more. The director does a great job of shooting the truelife story of the relationship between King George VI, who was the King of England during World War 2, and his exuberant Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue.B:King George VI needed a speech therapist?A:He sure did. He had a stammer.B:A stammer?A:Yes, he couldn’t speak fluently. In fact, he couldn’t even plete a sentence without making involuntary pauses or repetitions.B:Can you imagine being King and not being able to speak eloquently?A:No, I can’t. But that’s what’s amazing about this story. His speech therapist helped him bee a good speaker. This was necessary during a time of war, when the country needed a clear voice of inspiration.B:Will the film win an Oscar?A:I predict it will. Many perhaps, including Best Actor in a Leading Role.A:Cindy, what are you doing here?B:I just had class. In fact, it was the coolest class I’ve ever had! In music, we are studying the history of rock amp。 roll.A:The history of rock? Wow, that is pretty cool.B:Yeah, did you know that rock is already more than 70 years old?A:No way! Are you saying it originated in the 1940s?B:Yes, it did. But the interesting thing is that it es from a bination of other genres of music, like jazz, blues and gospel music.A:That makes sense, cause you can hear jazz and blues rhythms in a lot of rock amp。 roll. Do you listen to music in class?B:Yes, it did. But the interesting thing is that it es from a bination of other genres of music, like jazz, blues and gospel music.A:I’d love to join the class, it sounds awesome. The only problem is that I can’t play an instrument.B:Don’t worry, Mark. You can sing.A:OK, I’ll enroll today. Incredible –I’ll be in a rock band!10It is natural for you to be faced with choices in life.My advice is to follow your blissIt means to follow a course in lifethat is most exciting and challenging for youand to follow a directionthat brings you the greatest personal satisfaction.Do you know the story of King Arthur39。s knights?When they set out on their questfor the Holy Grail,each set out alone.Each entered the woodsat the deepest, darkest point,where there was no way or path.If there is a wellworn path,it is someone else39。s path, not yours.There was a manwho was determined to bee a public servant.He ran for legislature and lost.He ran for Congress and lost.He ran for the Senate twiceand lost both times.After all these failures,he even tried for a political appointmentas a state land officer,something like a Justice of the Peace,and he was flatly rejected.Yet this guy held to his vision of public service,Yet this guy held to his vision of public service,The man, of course, was Abraham Lincoln.Look at this guy.At 40, he tried to establish two car panies.Both went bankrupt,and he was flat broke.Yet the automobile was his bliss.By 50, he was the world39。s leading automaker,and was well on his way to being the first billionaire.That man was Henry Ford.Consider the baseball playerwho held the record for many yearsas having struck out more than any ball player in history.In his career, he struck out 1 330 times.Yet what we remember about Babe Ruthis not the 1 330 times he failed,but the 714 times he hit a home run.A:Doctor, I don’t feel quite like myself these days. I am under a lot of academic pressure and don’t think I can cope with everything for much longer. I need help.B:Jane I’m glad you’re here. Many students struggle with the pressures of study and don’t realize they have a problem until it’s too late… Tell me, why do you say that you don’t quite feel like yourself?A:I’m sleeping very badly – I toss and turn all night long and I get angry very easily.B:Hmmm, yes, indeed… those are both signs of being under too much pressure.A:So what should I do?B:I would remend the following 3 steps. First, plan good breaks everyday so that you can clear your mind and recollect yourself.A:How long should a break take?B:10 or 15 minutes is enough. The key is to fill your mind with fresh energy.A:And what are the other two steps?B:The second step is to reduce stress by simplifying the problems or tasks you are dealing with. This will make your problems feel solvable.The third step is to focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. This will develop your confidence.’s definitely what I need: more selfconfidence. Thanks doctor, I’ll give your remendations my best shot.Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Edgar Allen Poe and Shellywere all expelled from school at one point.People are stumblingwhile following their bliss.Where you stumble, stop and smile,for there your treasure may lie.A:Dr. Wang, I am very concerned about my future. It’s so difficult for university graduates to find jobs these days.B:Phil, it doesn’t have to be difficult. The key to finding a job –the right job is to search intelligently.A:Can you take me through the steps of an intelligent job hunt?B:Step two is to make a list of panies you would like to work for. This helps you establish specific targets. It will give you more focus.A:should I do research on the panies on my list?B:That is step three. The more you know about a potential employer, the better. The Internet is your best tool for this. Phil, have you written your cover letter and resume?A:Not yet.B:Well, that’s step four. Yo