21世纪大学英语课文翻译unit1.docVIP

Unit 1?? Book 3?????? Do you remember your first love? All those exciting and wonderful new emotions – the way your heart raced when that special person was near – those anxious, awkward moments when you didnt know what to say or do? And then (for most of us) that sad moment when for one reason or another it all came to an end … Ernest Hemingway once said, Every love story ends as a tragedy – but the authors of the texts in this unit have a different point of view. Text A focuses on the unexpected side effects of the authors first venture into romance, while Text B recalls the ups and downs of the authors great love for … his car! Finally, the authors of Text C offer some fascinating advice about how to successfully navigate romantic relationships. Text A?? How I Got Smart ??? A common misconception among youngsters attending school is that their teachers were child prodigies. Who else but a bookworm, with none of the normal kids tendency to play rather than study, would grow up to be a teacher anyway? ??? Ive tried desperately to explain to my students that the image they have of me as an enthusiastic devotee of books and homework during my adolescence was a bit out of focus. On the contrary, I hated compulsory education with a passion. I could never quite accept the notion of having to go to school while the fish were biting. But in my sophomore year, something beautiful and exciting happened. Cupid aimed his arrow and struck me right in the heart. All at once, I enjoyed going to school, if only to gaze at the lovely face in English II. ??? My princess sat near the pencil sharpener, and that year I ground up enough pencils to fuel a campfire. Alas, Debbie was far beyond my wildest dreams. We were separated not only by five rows of desks, but by about 50 I.Q. points. She was the top student in English II, the apple of Mrs. Larrivees eye. ??? Occasionally, Debbie would catch me staring at her, and she would flash a smile that radiated intelligence and quickened my