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《英语流行话题阅读:语境识词3500》Unit99:行动真的胜过言语吗?

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  Unit 99
Do Actions Speak Louder than Words?
Our society is fast paced. We are all rushing from one place to the next. Honking1 our horn at slow drivers... people who may be singing songs in the car with their children or pointing out some interesting sights. We don't have time for that silliness today. But we try to convince ourselves that we will make time for "fun" tomorrow. Our children say, "Mommy watch me!" over and over again just to get our attention. It is time to take a few deep breaths and think about actions and our words. Do they display the attitude that we want to convey?
Have you ever really thought about the phrase -- "Actions speak louder than words"? Think about it now. I have and don't agree with it 100%. If you say one thing and act in an opposite way, ill the words be ignored and just the actions remembered? I don't think so. It is important to have your words match your actions. It is also equally important to use words to show appreciation2, love, approval and happiness and then follow those words with a hug, pat on the back or smile. There is the impact. The action reinforces the words.
The pen is mightier3 than the sword. What about that phrase... true? Yes! Words carry a lot of weight and will be remembered for years to come especially when they are written down. The words are permanent. Mean words can hurt for that moment and for a lifetime. I am sure that each of us remembers a time when a sibling4, a teacher, or a friend made an unkind comment. Those words did lasting5 damage to you, the relationship or both. Let's not be a member of that club. When was the last time that you hid a "love" note in a lunch box or in your spouse6's coat pocket? If you want to see a bright smile, that will do it! The power of this written note will be savored7 for many days... even years.
Do what I say, not what I do. How effective is that? NOT!! We are role models in everything. It is really hard for a child to believe that it's not OK to do something that you do. Take smoking. Most children who smoke at a young age know a parent or close friend who smokes. Isn't it strange that a parent who swears a lot usually has a child who swears a lot too? "I don't know who taught her those words?" Parents are powerful beings and it is important to value that power and pass on positive role modeling through action and words.
I can live for two months on a good compliment -- Mark Twain. Children thrive when they feel appreciated and understood. Don't be afraid to shower your child with encouraging words all day long. A perfect way to turn a bad day around is to compliment your child. "I noticed that your hair looked very nice today." "Did you hang your coat up all by yourself?" It is amazing how those few words can change a child's outlook... almost immediately. Don't stop there... give your spouse words of appreciation too. While you are spreading words of joy, call your parents, a sibling, and a friend? One of my siblings8 ended a phone conversation with 3 words -- "I love you"! Boy, did that put a spring in your step? Mark Twain is right, it has been a month and I still feel the positive effect of those 3 little, but very powerful words.


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1 honking 69e32168087f0fd692f761e62a361acf     
v.(使)发出雁叫似的声音,鸣(喇叭),按(喇叭)( honk的现在分词 )
参考例句:
  • Cars zoomed helter-skelter, honking belligerently. 大街上来往车辆穿梭不停,喇叭声刺耳。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Flocks of honking geese flew past. 雁群嗷嗷地飞过。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2 appreciation Pv9zs     
n.评价;欣赏;感谢;领会,理解;价格上涨
参考例句:
  • I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
  • I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。
3 mightier 76f7dc79cccb0a7cef821be61d0656df     
adj. 强有力的,强大的,巨大的 adv. 很,极其
参考例句:
  • But it ever rises up again, stronger, firmer, mightier. 但是,这种组织总是重新产生,并且一次比一次更强大,更坚固,更有力。 来自英汉非文学 - 共产党宣言
  • Do you believe that the pen is mightier than the sword? 你相信笔杆的威力大于武力吗?
4 sibling TEszc     
n.同胞手足(指兄、弟、姐或妹)
参考例句:
  • Many of us hate living in the shadows of a more successful sibling.我们很多人都讨厌活在更为成功的手足的阴影下。
  • Sibling ravalry has been common in this family.这个家里,兄弟姊妹之间的矛盾很平常。
5 lasting IpCz02     
adj.永久的,永恒的;vbl.持续,维持
参考例句:
  • The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
  • We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
6 spouse Ah6yK     
n.配偶(指夫或妻)
参考例句:
  • Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
  • What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么?
7 savored b2e8dc5ced86b908663d80760a443370     
v.意味,带有…的性质( savor的过去式和过去分词 );给…加调味品;使有风味;品尝
参考例句:
  • We savored the barbed hits in his reply. 我们很欣赏他在回答中使用的带刺的俏皮话。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • We savored, (the pleasures of) mountain life to the full. 我们充分体会了山居生活的乐趣。 来自辞典例句
8 siblings 709961e45d6808c7c9131573b3a8874b     
n.兄弟,姐妹( sibling的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分
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