值得欣赏的英语美文3篇英语美文欣赏励志篇.doc

1、值得欣赏的英语美文3篇英语美文欣赏励志篇自改革开放以来,我国对外交流逐渐亲密,因此社会各界对于英语的重视程度也与日俱增,在大学阶段的英语教学过程中对于根底知识和语法使用的内容比例大范围下降,而增加了实用英语的内容。下面是WTT带来的值得欣赏的英语美文，!值得欣赏的英语美文篇一The Power in GratitudeWhen my older son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, my first reaction was relief - I finally knew the reason for

2、his behavior.However, I was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger.I felt sorry for my son and for myself.Like many others in similar circumstances, my question to God was “Why me?”Through the grace of God, I am now able to focus on my gratitude.I believe God chose me to raise my son because

3、He knew that I would give him the best I have.He will teach me to love and understand him for who he is.I am grateful that I have my son, and grateful that God chose me to be his mother.There is power and healing in gratitude.How can gratitude help us in our everyday lives as moms? Think about the d

4、ifference you can make in your familys life just by noticing and being thankful for all the great things they do.When you e_press gratitude, you show your love and appreciation.Everyone needs to feel these things every day.Sometimes as moms we feel that no one appreciates us - and it is true that mo

5、ms are usually last on the list to be thanked.One way you can teach gratitude is by e_le.Even on the days when it seems your children or husband are doing everything wrong, find a reason to thank them.Take the time and energy to look for the good.Think about the things that your family does that des

6、erve a “Thank you.” You might say to your husband, “Thank you for working so hard for our family,& or, to your child, “I really appreciate your sense of humor - it feels good to laugh.” E_pressing your gratitude helps family members to understand how it feels to be appreciated.And if t

7、hey still dont catch on, let them know when you feel unappreciated.You can also tell them how great it makes you feel when they do e_press gratitude.Gratitude is a wonderful motivator when you need cooperation.When enlisting the help of my two year old, I praise him often and with enthusiasm.I let h

8、im know that he is a great helper.I know I am teaching him appreciation because he e_presses it to me.The other day I brought a bunch of multi-colored roses home.For five days, at least once or twice a day, my son thanked me for the flowers.Sometimes we get so busy and caught up in daily life that w

9、e forget to be grateful.We e_pect everyone to do their share without being asked.The only time anyone hears anything is when a chore has not been pleted.This attitude, over the long haul, will develop very resentful and uncooperative family members.When life is good, gratitude is easy.It bees more c

10、hallenging to be grateful when we are e_periencing hard times.Financial hardship, long-term illness, the death of a loved one and marital strife can all be trying and difficult.It is hard to find anything to be grateful for.But while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.We have a choice in how

11、we view our circumstances.We can turn our hearts to God and trust that he has a plan for us.We can be thankful for the lessons we learn and the opportunities for personal growth and transformation.Look at all the people in this world who share the gifts they received during especially difficult time

12、s of their life.It is the painful times of my life that have made me stronger, wiser, and more loving today.I recently attended a powerful seminar on the various levels of energy that a human being emanates.The presenter identified seven different levels of energy.The first level of energy is define

13、d by feelings of apathy and thoughts of victimization.A person at a level two energy has feelings of anger and thoughts of conflict.As a person moves up the energy scale, their feelings and thoughts are more positive.At level seven, one would e_perience unconditional love and no judgmental thoughts.

14、Only God radiates at level seven.The average person emits energy at a level of 2.5.To e_perience peace and joy, an in- dividual must raise his energy level to 5 or 6.So how can we raise our energy level and open our heart to joy? One powerful way is to develop an attitude of gratitude.Look at every-

15、 one with grateful eyes.Listen to your heart and the heart of your loved ones.Speak words of affirmation every day of your life.Be grateful for your life with all its lessons and blessings.The more grateful thoughts and feelings you e_perience and e_press the more instrumental you will be in healing

16、 the world.And your outlook on life will improve in the process.值得欣赏的英语美文篇二教师改变了男孩的人生The difference a teacher can makeSteve, a twelve-year-old boy with alcoholic parents, was about to be lost forever,by the U.S.education system.Remarkably, he could read, yet, in spite of his readingskills, Steve was

17、 failing.He had been failing since first grade, as he was passed onfrom grade to grade.Steve was a big boy, looking more like a teenager than a twelveyear old, yet, Steve went unnoticed.until Miss White.Miss White was a smiling, young, beautiful redhead, and Steve was in love! For the first time in

18、his young life, he couldnt take his eyes off his teacher; yet, still hefailed.He never did his homework, and he was always in trouble with Miss White.Hisheart would break under her sharp words, and when he was punished for failing to turn in his homework, he felt just miserable! Still, he did not st

19、udy.In the middle of the first semester of school, the entire seventh grade was testedfor basic skills.Steve hurried through his tests, and continued to dream of other things, as the day wore on.His heart was not in school, but in the woods, where heoften escaped alone, trying to shut out the sights

20、, sounds and smells of his alcoholichome.No one checked on him to see if he was safe.No one knew he was gone, because no one was sober enough to care.Oddly, Steve never missed a day of school.One day, Miss Whites impatient voice broke into his daydreams.“Steve!” Startled, he turned to look at her.“P

21、ay attention!”Steve locked his gaze on Miss White with adolescent adoration, as she began to go over the test results for the seventh grade.“You all did pretty well,” she told the class, “e_cept for one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this, but.” She hesitated, pinning Steve to his seat with

22、 a sharp stare, her eyes searching his face.“.The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!”She just stared at Steve, as the class spun around for a good look.Steve dropped his eyes and carefully e_amined his fingertips.After that, it was war! Steve still wouldnt do his homework.Even as

23、 thepunishments became more severe, he remained stubborn.“Just try it! ONE WEEK!” He was unmoved.“Youre smart enough! Youll see a change!” Nothing fazed him.“Give yourself a chance! Dont give up on your life!” Nothing.“Steve! Please! I care about you!”Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it! Someone cared about

24、 him? Someone, totally unattainable and perfect, CARED ABOUT HIM-!Steve went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon.Walking into the house, he took one look around.Both parents were passed out, in various stages of undress, and the stench was overpowering! He, quickly, gathered up his cing gea

25、r, a jar of peanut butter, a loaf of bread, a bottle of water, and this time.his schoolbooks.Grim facedand determined, he headed for the woods.The following Monday he arrived at school on time, and he waited for Miss White to enter the classroom.She walked in, all sparkle and smiles! God, she was be

26、autiful! He yearned for her smile to turn on him.It did not.Miss White, immediately, gave a quiz on the weekend homework.Steve hurried through the test, and was the first to hand in his paper.With a look of surprise, Miss White took his paper.Obviously puzzled, she began to look it over.Steve walked

27、 back to his desk, his heart pounding within his chest.As he sat down, he couldnt resist anotherlook at the lovely woman.Miss Whites face was in total shock! She glanced up at Steve, then down, then up.Suddenly, her face broke into a radiant smile.The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just passe

28、d his first test!From that moment nothing was the same for Steve.Life at home remained the same, but life still changed.He discovered that not only could he learn, but he was good at it!He discovered that he could understand and retain knowledge, and that he could translate the things he learned int

29、o his own life.Steve began to e_cel! And he continued this course throughout his school life.After high-school Steve enlisted in the Navy, and he had a successful militarycareer.During that time, he met the love of his life, he raised a family, and hegraduated from college Magna Cum Laude.During his

30、 Naval career, he inspired many young people, who without him, might not have believed in themselves.Steve began a second career after the Navy, and he continues to inspire others, as an adjunct professor in a nearby collegeMiss White left a great legacy.She saved one boy who has changed many lives.

31、Iknow, because I am the love of his life.You see, its simple, really.A change took place within the heart of one boy, allbecause of one teacher, who cared.值得欣赏的英语美文篇三一杯牛奶的温暖One day， a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime

32、left.He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the ne_t house.一天，一个贫穷的小男孩为了攒够学费正挨家挨户地推销商品。饥寒交迫的他摸遍全身，却只有一角钱。于是他决定向下一户人家讨口饭吃。However， he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a la

33、rge glass of milk.He drank it slowly， and then asked， “How much do I owe you?”然而，当一位美丽的年轻女子翻开房门的时候，这个小男孩却有点不知所措了。他没有要饭，只乞求给他一口水喝。这位女子看到他饥饿的样子，就倒了一大杯牛奶给他。男孩渐渐地喝完牛奶，问道：“我应该付多少钱?”“You dont owe me anything，” she replied.“Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said， “Then I thank yo

34、u from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house， he not only felt stronger physically， but it also increased his faith in God and the human race.He was about to give up and quit before this point.年轻女子微笑着答复：“一分钱也不用付。我妈妈教诲我，施以爱心，不图回报。”男孩说：“那么，就请承受我由衷的感谢吧!”说完，霍华德-凯利就分开了这户人家。此时的他不仅自己浑身是劲

35、儿，而且更加相信上帝和整个人类。本来，他都打算放弃了。Years later the young woman became critically ill.The local doctors were baffled.They finally sent her to the big city， where specialists can be called in to study her rare disease.Dr.Howard Kelly， now famous was called in for the consultation.When he heard the name of the town she came from， a strange light filled his eyes.Immediately， he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.数年之后，那位女子得了一种罕见的重病，当地医生对此束手无策。最后，她被转到大城市医治，由专家会诊治疗。大名鼎鼎的霍华德