英语名篇诵读 吉日

Lucky Dates

吉日

It is often said that differences between people can be caused by the different times when the people were born. For example, people who were born between March 21 and April 20 are supposed to be active, daring¹ and strong. They like power and enjoy adventures. They think quickly and have strong wills.

On the other hand, those who were born between April 21 and May 20 are supposed to learn more slowly, but they remember what they learn. They love children, and they usually have many friends.

People born between May 21 and June 21 are bright and interesting. They like to talk, and they enjoy wearing fine clothes. Those born between June 22 and July 22, on the other hand, think deeply². They would rather hide their feelings than express them.

People who were born between July 23 and August 22 are generally proud. They are interested in many subjects, and it is interesting to hear them talk. Those born between August 23 and September 22 are said to be calm and thoughtful³ . They like to read and often become successful scientists.

Those who were born between September 23 and October 22 seldom become excited. They love beauty and have a great desire to learn. And those born between October 23 and November 21 are often admired because they learn quickly and can express their ideas easily.

It is said that people born between November 22 and December 21 enjoy meeting strangers and they are able to command those around them, while people born between December 22 and January 19 have strong feelings, which they are quick to express.

People who were born between January 20 and February 18 are dreamers and they have the power to make their dreams come true. And those born between February 19 and March 20 are successful with money, but they are also peaceful and kind.

These are some of the beliefs of astrologers , who think human differences are caused by the positions of the sun, the moon and the stars.

人们常说，出生时间的不同能够造成人与人之间的差异。比如说，3月21日至4月20日之间出生的人被认为活跃、胆大、身体强壮。他们喜欢权力，酷爱探险，思维敏捷，意志坚强。

另一方面，4月21日至5月20日之间出生的人，被认为学东西较慢，但是学的东西记得牢。他们爱孩子，通常有很多朋友。

5月21日至6月21日之间出生的人，聪明而风趣。他们健谈，喜欢穿好衣服。另一方面，6月22日至7月22日之间出生的人，思考问题深刻。他们宁愿隐藏自己的感情而不是外露。

7月23日至8月22日之间出生的人，一般都很骄傲。他们对许多话题感兴趣，听他们讲话很有趣味。8月23日至9月22日之间出生的人，据说处事冷静，爱动脑筋。他们喜欢阅读，常常成为卓有成就的科学家。

9月23日至10月22日出生的人，很少激动。他们爱美，有强烈的求知欲。10月23日至11月21日出生的人，因为学得快，善于表达自己的思想，受到人们的羡慕。

据说，11月22日至12月21日出生的人喜欢跟陌生人打交道，能够掌控周围的人。12月22日至1月19日出生的人富有激情，并易于表露出来。

1月20日至2月18日出生的人是梦想家，并且有能力实现梦想。2月19日至3月20日出生的人，挣钱有方，但是他们为人平和、善良。

以上是占星家的一些观点，他们认为人类的差异可以归因为日月星辰的位置。

1 daring   

adj.大胆的，勇敢的，敢作敢为

参考例句：

• It was a daring attempt but he carried it off.那是个大胆的尝试，而他成功了。
• Man's first landing on the moon was a feat of great daring.人类首次登月是一个勇敢的壮举。

2 deeply   

adv.深刻地，在深处，深沉地

参考例句：

• I do feel deeply the strength of the collective.我确实深深地感到了集体的力量。
• We're deeply honoured that you should agree to join us.您能同意加入我们，我们感到很荣幸。

3 thoughtful   

adj.思考的，沉思的，体贴的，关心的

参考例句：

• She is thoughtful for her friends.她很体贴她的朋友们。
• This is a thoughtful essay.这是一篇具有思想性的随笔。