Lesson 37

06-26

【勁詞天天學】

Cloudy眾所周知，Cloud是雲的意思。Cloud後面加一個字母y就成了形容詞，意思是：多雲的。另外，它還有一層引申的含意：前景暗淡。

這個詞可以這樣用：1. When you look at all the trouble spots around the globe right now, the future of international trade looks very cloudy.當你注意到全球存在的這些問題，國際貿易的前景看來十分暗淡。

2. I"d have to say the chances are cloudy. We have quite a bit of support for this bill but we"re not sure that we have enough votes to get it passed.我覺得這件事勝算不大。支持這項提案的人不少，但是我們不敢肯定會有足夠的票數通過。

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Today Topic: 「鴨梨」有點大Today Vocabulary：balance 平衡Hosts:Judi & Geoff （韋博上海五角場中心外教）Anna: I』m so stressed out!我壓力太大了！Geoff: Why what the matter?為什麼會這樣呢？Anna: I have so much homework, extra swimming lessons, and exams in two weeks…有很多家庭作業要做，還有游泳課程，要在兩個星期內考試。Geoff: It』s important to prioritize（v. 區分優先次序） when you are under pressure.如果你在壓力之下，關鍵就是理出最重要的事情。Anna: They are all important…它們都很重要啊···Geoff: Then make a schedule（n.時間表） and stick to it. Eat and sleep enough too so that you have the energy to do your best. Swimming is a good idea, to balance your body and mind.那麼就做一個計劃，然後嚴格遵守它。保證良好的飲食很充足的睡眠，這樣你就有精力去做得最好。游泳也是個好主意，它能夠平衡你的身心。Anna: I don』t have time to go to the gym（n.健身房）. Although, you』re right it』s a good way to rest my mind and relax.我可沒有時間去健身房。儘管，你說得很多，這是個讓我頭腦休息和放鬆的好辦法。Geoff: You know more than you think you do. Promise（v.保證） yourself a treat when it』s all over, and work hard!你知道的比你所想像的要多。當所有這些都結束後，犒勞一下自己，並好好努力。Anna: Just two more weeks, I can do it!還有兩個多禮拜，我能做到的！Geoff: Good luck!祝你好運！+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++一日之計在於晨——教你早起的簡單方法

7 Ways to Get a Positive Start on the Day

Getting up in the morning can sometimes be difficult. So what can we do about it? How can we wake up fresh and ready to great the new day with a positive attitude? Here are some things you can do in the short term and long term so that you will wake up refreshed and energetic in the morning.

1. Organize your bedroom so that when you first open your eyes you will see beauty. Consider placing art on your walls that brightens your mood, living plants on the dressers that serve as a reminder that you are a part of the cycle of life, and planting a tree or flowering shrubs outside your bedroom window for beauty.

2. Even before getting out of bed, say something meaningful to yourself out loud. It doesn"t have to be profound, just a few words that affirm that this is your day to live, to make meaningful choices, and to celebrate.

3. Playing music in the morning can set your mood for the day. Consider creating a playlist of your Top 20 Feel Good Songs. Soothing music can help relax, while rhythmic beats might get you dancing in the shower, and party beats can provide a sense of fun.

4. Be mindful of the quality of air in your bedroom. Open the windows often to let out the stale air and let in air that is fresh and full of oxygen.

5. Turn your bedroom into a serene oasis where the worries of the day melt away, and the grand potentials of life greet your eyes in the morning. Choose luxurious bedding, elegant sheets, perfect pillows, and a quality mattress. You deserve it!

6. Develop a pleasant morning routine that makes you eager to get out of bed. Try going for a light morning walk before showering, meditating, doing some light yoga stretches to get your body moving, or writing in a journal. Experiment and find a routine that works best for you.

7. Have something to be excited about today. When you wake up, think about one specific action or nice thing you can do for yourself that day... then make a solid decision to do it. When you have something you are excited about, you are more likely to get out of bed alert and looking forward to the day.

If you tend to wake up feeling groggy, grumpy, or even sad, consider using one or more of the above tips to help boost your morning mood. These easy ways to perk up help you take charge and feeling more confident to face whatever the day may bring.

【參考譯文】

在早晨起床有時候是件很痛苦的事情。而我們對此能做點什麼嘛？怎樣才能新生般的起來並以積極姿態為新的一天做好準備呢？這裡有些你可以作為短期和長期鍛煉事項來使你在清晨起來時恢復精神和體力充沛。

1.要整理好你的卧室以便你睜開第一眼，就能感受到美。可以考慮在牆上放點藝術品來活躍你的情緒，在梳妝台上放一盆鮮貨的植物作為提醒你也是生命輪迴中的一部分，在窗外種上一些開花的灌木作為一線美景。

2.在離開被子之前，大聲說點對自己有意義的句子。這些不一定要有什麼深遠的含義，只是一些肯定：這是你要過的一天，可做些有意義的事，是可以慶祝的。

3.來點音樂可以點燃一天的情緒。可考慮新建一個「20首最有感覺的歌曲」的播放列表。輕音樂可以讓你放鬆點，而有節奏的打擊樂可以讓你在沖涼時舞動起來，並且派對的節奏能產生一種歡快的氣氛。

4.對你卧室的空氣質量要提高警覺。經常的打開窗戶把陳舊的空氣換成充滿氧氣的新鮮空氣。

5. 把你的卧室變成沒有煩勞的安靜的綠洲，讓生命的巨大潛力在清晨親吻你的雙眼！選用一些優質的被子，講究的床單，完美的枕頭和好的床墊。你值得擁有！

6. 設計一個令人愉快的清晨活動讓你渴望起床。可嘗試在淋浴前出去散步、冥想、做少量的瑜伽舒展身體或者寫日誌。嘗試著找到最適合你自己的清晨活動方式。

7. 為今天做點讓人興奮的事情。當起床事，這天做一個具體、美好事情且自己能做到然後自己努力完成。當你有自己感興趣的事情時，你就更加願意起床並對這天充滿著期望了。

如果你起床時感覺憤怒，毫無精神東倒西歪，甚至痛苦，可以考慮上面提到一兩個建議來喚醒你的心情。這些簡單的方式可以讓你活躍起來，幫助你更加自信面對和掌握今天里的任何可能的情況。