Sixteen years ago, I learned an important life lesson in the back of a New York City taxi.
I was on my way to Grand Central Station, and we were driving in the right lane when a black car suddenly sped out of a parking space right in front of us.
My driver hit the brakes hard, skidded, and missed the other car by a few inches. The driver of the other car, the man who had just nearly caused a huge accident, started shouting at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at him. He was really friendly!
"Why did you just do that？" I asked him. "This guy almost destroyed your car and could have sent us to the hospital!"
This was when my taxi driver told me what I now call "the Law of Garbage Trucks".
"Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger, and full of disappointment，" he said. "As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it, and if you let them do, they'll dump it on you. So when someone wants to dump on you, just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happier because of what you have done. "
I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and dump it on other people—at work, at home, or on the street? It was on that day that I said, "I'm not going to dump anymore. "
Europe is surely among the most popular tourist destinations(目的地)around the world. However, one problem that anyone talks about is how to plan a trip with enough time to the various destinations in Europe. Johnson is one of the travelers extremely interested in Europe. Here he uses his experience to tell you about the various Europe tour packages(旅游套票).
The Europe tour packages are designed to offer much more than a simple trip around Europe. Usually, a Europe tour package includes all kinds of things for tourists to enjoy their trips to Europe. First the packages offer air tickets for the best flights from the best airlines to tourists and let them fly to Europe from anywhere. Different Europe tour packages also offer chances to stay in the best hotels. Besides, when it comes to sightseeing Europe packages provide a visit to some of the most popular tourist spots around Europe. For example, one day you will be at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the very next day you will be in the Swiss Alps. These Europe packages are designed to pack all the beautiful destinations and put them in front of you for a wonderful holiday. This is the most important thing.
Now you must be thinking about how to get one of these Europe packages. The best way is to go on the Internet, and look for the right one for you. There are many Europe packages to choose from, and the key is to simply go for the ones that suit your budget(预算).
Four Habits to Help You Succeed
We all want to succeed, whether it is in losing weight or learning the guitar. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand.
•Know your values.
Finding your values is in line with creating motivation. Pick a handful of things and write them down. Remind yourself of your values every day and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.
•Pick a goal and focus on it.
Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your values. Focus is key here. If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never finish your projects because they will take far too long.
•Set a time for success.
Set a date for success. Know when you hope to realize your goal. By setting a time limit, you are making the process realistic.
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Failure can't be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don't fall into this trap! Remember your mindset earlier. Know it will happen. A failure is only you working out the details, and learning what works and what doesn't. Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and go on.
A. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success.
B. Make the right decision.
C. I have made a list of four habits to help you set goals and realize them.
D. Don't give up because of failure.
E. Keep it realistic, while not giving you too much time.
F. Sit and reflect on what you value most.
G. Push yourself to be courageous, and take that next step.
My name is Peter, and I use a wheelchair to get around. This year I 1 to be in the School Walkathon.
At the Walkathon last year, I helped hand out drinks to the walkers. The teachers and parents said they couldn't have 2 without me.
"Are you going to give out drinks 3 this year?"my friend Michael asked.
"I 4 so," I said." But I 5 wish I could do laps(跑道的圈) with you."
Michael told Mrs Hunt that I wanted to 6 the Walkathon. Mrs Hunt looked at me. "It's not a good course for a wheelchair, "she said. "The hilly part would be too 7. "
"But I could push Peter over the hard bits, "said Michael.
"I'll 8 it," said Mrs Hunt.
That afternoon, Mrs Hunt called a class meeting. Michael told everyone about his 9.
"We could all take turns. That way no one would get too 10, "said Olivia. Then everyone said they would take a turn.
When the Walkathon began, I turned my wheels round and round as 11 as I could. When we came to the hilly bit, Michael 12 to push me up it. Olivia was waiting halfway up. "My 13 now," she said. With all the help my 14 were giving me, I 15 the first lap and did a second lap—and another. I was tired in the 16.
"It's time to announce the winner of the mystery prize. It goes to . . . Peter!" Mrs Hunt said.
I looked at all the things I had 17, and felt extremely 18. But then I remembered that the whole 19 had helped me.
"I want everyone to 20 the prize," I said. "Let's keep all the things in our classroom. Then we can all have some fun!"
And that's what we did.
My friends and I (organize) a mountain-climbing on July 21-22. we took a bus for about 2 hours to arrive the foot of Mount Hua.
At about 10 pm, we began to climb the mountain. It was dark and (climb) the mountain was a little dangerous and tiring. , we were all excited (see) so many travelers climbing together with us. When some fell behind, would offer help. We all reached the top at around 5:00 am. How excited we felt to see the sun(rise) in our eyes. We jumped and cheered with great joy. At the top of the mountain, different kinds of (bird) were flying around us, and we could breathe fresh air (free).
The activity benefited us a lot. It is not only interesting but also (mean). What a happy time!
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Last night it snowed heavy. When Susan and I got up in this morning, we found the whole garden was covered with thick snow. So we decided clear the path. We got two spades but began our work at once. We both worked so hard that the path was clear soon. See this, our father felt very surprising. He smiled happily at us, telling us that we have done a good job and that he was proud for us. Finally my father gave us some pocket money as a reward for the Spring Festival. Susan and I was happy because we both had got the money through labors.
