分享給大家一個好東西
自從貝拉拉在禪行上不斷突破後
發現生活中越來越隨順圓滿
不過護持任務多起來的時候，也會擔心會不會時間不夠用
之前一直很想把英文學好，工作上要用啊...這時候師父的妙轉就來啦！
無意間看到LINE的官方帳號
有了一個空中英語教室「LINE每日英文」
http://www.studioclassroom.com/event/20130205_line/
加了之後每天跟師兄姐通LINE，接引輔導分享，也順便看一則英文句子來學習
完全不浪費時間，真是太有智慧呀我！
(不小心差點得意忘形起來，覺知覺知
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2011常春藤解析英語雜誌03月號-03-02
The Golden Shear 紐西蘭『金剪刀』剪羊毛大賽
by Marcus Maurice
Shearers, wool handlers, and wool pressers can be champions at the Golden Shear competition.
紐西蘭『金剪刀』剪羊毛大賽幫羊咩咩剃毛的人、羊毛加工者和羊毛熨燙工都可能在金剪刀剪羊毛大賽中奪魁。
From March 3 to March 5 this year, fit and well-trained sheep shearers will head to the Wairarapa district of Masterton, New Zealand to test their skills in the Golden Shears Championship. The first of its kind, this event is still looked upon as the mostprestigious sheep shearing competition in the world. Started in 1958 by a group of farmers, this sheep shearing contest attracted participants from the northern and southern islands of New Zealand. Its popularity was undeniable, so the organizers decided they needed a bigger venue and a catchy name to draw more attention, and thus the Golden Shear was born. In 1961, the first official Golden Shear was held, and so many people came that the police had to be called in for crowd control.
今年 3 月 3 日到 3 月 5 日，體魄強健、訓練有素的剪羊毛達人將會前往紐西蘭馬斯特頓的懷拉拉帕區，在金剪刀剪羊毛大賽中一試身手。這項賽事是所有剪羊毛比賽的先驅，至今仍被視為是世界上最富盛名的剪羊毛比賽。 這項剪羊毛比賽是一群農夫於 1958 年所發起，吸引紐西蘭北島和南島的參賽者前來。它受歡迎的程度受到公認，所以組織賽事的人決定需要一個更大的比賽地點，以及一個琅琅上口的名稱來吸引更多的目光，金剪刀剪羊毛大賽於焉誕生。1961 年首屆金剪刀剪羊毛大賽正式舉辦，由於前往的人數太多，還得請警方前來管制人群。 Like anything popular, competition sprung up, and tons of sheep shearing contests were taking place all over New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s. Companiessponsored shearers, and farmers started training and fitness regimens. This would help them have an advantage over others. In 1980, the World Shearing Championships were held for the first time, and sheep shearing had gone big time.
就和任何受歡迎的事物一樣，競爭紛紛出現，在 1970 至 1980 年代期間，許多剪羊毛比賽在紐西蘭各地舉行。剪羊毛達人得到廠商贊助，而農夫開始進行訓練與增強體能的養生課程，好在比賽中佔優勢。1980 年世界盃剪羊毛大賽首度舉行，剪羊毛活動也就蔚為風潮。 Over the years, the rules to sheep shearing contests have been modified to fit theever-changing times. However, the one thing that has stayed the same is thatprofessional shearers desire to be champions at the most esteemed competition in the world—the Golden Shear.
多年來，剪羊毛比賽的規則也因應時代不斷變遷而有所修改。然而，有一點未曾改變的是，剪羊毛專家都渴望在這最受尊崇的金剪刀剪羊毛大賽中奪魁。
| Fortune Telling and Soda Selling 無所不能，無所不賣的日本販賣機by Matthew Brown |
Japan has been ahead of the rest of the world in vending machine technology for years. 無所不能，無所不賣的日本販賣機。多年來，日本製造販賣機的科技早已領先群倫。 "They are so convenient, I wish I had one in my room," says an 18-year-old in Tokyo. She's talking about vending machines, and she's not the only one. Vending machines are hugely popular in Japan, with about one for every 50 people and 2.5 million units for drinks alone. That figure doesn't even include the ones that sell other products like cigarettes, toys, flowers, cold bananas, cooked meals, and just about anything else you can think of. 東京一名 18 歲少女說：『它們這麼方便，我真希望自己房裡也有一台。』 With so many variations, companies really have to be imaginative to make their vending machines stand out. Showing that they care, Coca-Cola made some that give out free drinks in case of an earthquake. Then there is an unusual model with a microphone inside to help scientists record the sounds of rare birds in a small remote village. The newest development in vending machine technology comes from a machine at a train station in Tokyo. It has a camera and software that figures out a shopper's age and sex. With that information, the machine guesses what the shopper wants to buy almost as though it were trying to read his or her mind. For example, one shopper reported that the vending machine offered her three different choices, with one being her favorite. She also said that it would come in handy when she couldn't make a decision. According to the company that operates the machine, consumers' pictures are deleted immediately, but general information about who is buying from the machine is gathered and used by the company. However, this doesn't seem to bother customers because they are so excited about the strange new machine. With this kind of technology, it seems anything is possible with vending machines. 有這麼多販賣機種類，販賣機公司勢必得發揮想像力， |
| 不知道一月號為什麼是從12月來的... 不過原來美國也有這種父母親...天下父母心啊~ Helicopter Parents 事必躬親的直升機父母 by Nadia Chung |
| Hovering parents end up with kids that are not independent. 直升機父母培養出一群無法獨立的草莓族。 A woman labeled "America's Worst Mom" had to defend herself against the embarrassing nickname after she let her nine-year-old son ride on the New York City subway alone. "It was a reasonable risk," she argued. Helicopter parents would certainly disagree. Coined in 1990, the term "helicopter parenting" is used to describe overprotective parents, who are mostly middle-class baby boomers. They hover over their children and are always worried about their academic and professional success. It's not uncommon for these parents to make decisions, intervene in conflicts, and do homework for their children. Some helicopter parents even write college essays, edit resumes, and show up at job interviews with them. 一位婦女因為讓 9 歲的兒子獨自搭乘紐約市的地鐵而被封為『全美最糟糕的母親』， No one really doubts the motives of these parents. The problem is that such intentions often stem from a desire on the part of the parents to raise their own self-esteem.The excessive investmentthese parents make in their children's upbringing and achievements may end up having an adverse effect. By doing nearly everything for their children, they limit themto safe situations. This means the kids are kept from learning basic survival skills and how to cope with failure on their own. A study shows that helicopter kids tend to be more self-conscious, more vulnerable, and less open to new ideas. For them, it is hard to become self-sufficient and independent adults, which is their parents' ultimate goal. 沒有人會質疑這些父母的動機。 Experts are now offering some advice to helicopter parents. First, act as a coach, not as a rescuer. Second, encourage children to make their own decisions and help them learn to solve problems rather than take care of everything for them. Finally, give them the space and chance to learn from their mistakes. As "America's Worst Mom" argues, "The way kids learn to be resourceful is by having to use their resources." Children fly higher when they are not tied to the ground. 專家有些建議提供給直升機父母。首先， |
| The Next Global Economic Superpowers 下一個經濟強權：環北極國家by Carrie Kellenburger |
| NORCs may be the places that will carry us into the future. 環北極國家將來或許會帶領世界邁向未來。 Nowadays, it's common knowledge that every country around the world will suffer as a result of global warming. While it's impossible to predict the devastating effects, you might be surprised to learn that some countries might not be as badly affected as others. 現在，大家都知道世界各國都將因地球暖化而深受其害。 Known as NORCs, northern rim countries have a lot to gain from a warmer climate. These include Canada, Russia, the northern US, as well as the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. By the year 2050, these countries are predicted to be the world's economic superpowers thanks to global warming. 日漸溫暖的氣候環境對環北極國家（簡稱 NORCs）帶來了不少好處。這些國家包含加拿大、俄羅斯、 As climates change and temperatures rise, valuable natural resources such as oil, natural gas, and fresh water will be released. This will happen because the frozen tundra of the north will have begun to melt. As these resources become more readily available, more trading and shipping lanes will be opened, which facilitates these resources getting to other regions of the world quicker. In addition to an increase in natural resources, scientists believe that NORCs will be among the few countries in the world that are likely to see an increase in crop production. All of these changes will attractmore immigrants to these countries and make the residents that are currently living there much wealthier. 當氣候改變和溫度上升，珍貴的天然資源像是石油、 A new part of the world is emerging, and many people will be looking towards the NORCs as attractive destinations. These countries will offer hope and perhaps even a solution to global issues, such as rising populations, climate change, and the higher demand for resources. The negative impact of global warming cannot be ignored. However, the potential benefits for the future of our civilization are certainly something to look forward to. 世界上一個新興區域正在崛起， |
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I like altruism.(利他主義) and I hope I could be a selfless(無私的無我的)person.
But I can't make a living by these means. Frankly speaking, selfless devotion is impossible for me!
The term altruism was originally coined by philosopher Auguste Comte. It means selfless concern for the welfare of others. On December 15, 2009, 36-year-old Reed Sandridge did something that people who just lost their jobs usually never do. He started Year of Giving, a project dedicated to his mother, the most altruistic person he knew. Sandridge's plan was to give away US$10 to a stranger every day and then document it on his blog. He said his mother taught him that in difficult economic times, it's even more important to share with others.
『利他主義』一詞最初是由哲學家奧古斯特‧孔德所創，代表對他人福利的無私關心。2009 年 12 月 15 號，36 歲的 Reed Sandridge 做了一件失業者通常不會做的事。他開始 Year of Giving 這項計劃，而該計劃是獻給他的母親，她是他認識的人中最無私的一位。Sandridge 的計劃是每天給一名陌生人 10 塊美金，並記錄在他的部落格上。他說他的母親教導他經濟情況越是艱困，與人分享就越為重要。
Sandridge knows that US$10 is not really going to change a person's life. However, he feels good in his heart, which is worth way more than US$10. Also, his stories have inspired others to do more to help those in need.
Sandridge 明白 10 塊美金並不能真正改變一個人的生活。不過，此舉讓他感覺很好，而這價值遠超過 10 塊美金。此外，他的故事也啟發了其他人幫助需要幫忙的人。
Some days, giving away money in Washington, DC is easy, like when Sandridge helps out a homeless person or someone down on their luck. Other days, it's difficult because strangers think that Sandridge is crazy. In their opinion, no one in their right mind would be giving out money to strangers.
在華盛頓特區，有些日子分送金錢相當容易，像是 Sandridge 幫助遊民或是時運不濟的人的時候。不過有些日子則很困難，因為陌生人認為 Sandridge 瘋了。他們覺得精神正常的人不會把錢分送給陌生人。
On his blog, Sandridge documents each monetary exchange and what happened that day. He keeps in contact with many of the people that have accepted his money and asks them to let him know how they spent it. Some bought cigarettes, alcohol, or groceries, while others paid it forward and gave the US$10 away themselves. Sandridge even has a section on the blog called Lend a Hand, where he lists the needs of the people he has met. From this, his readers can send him the needed items, which he will deliver accordingly. At the end of the year, Sandridge plans to have a party and invite all thse who have been featured. His mother would surely be very proud of him.
