Language Point 1
There is nothing quite like the feeling of knowing that you’ve done something really nice for someone else, even if that person doesn’t know you’ve done it. (Para.1)
Meaning: It makes you feel the best to know that you’ve done something really good for someone else, even if he doesn’t know you’ve done it.
nothing like:
1)nothing better than 没有什么能比得上；以……为最
There is nothing like a good cry to get all your worries out of you. 没有什么比痛哭一场更能宣泄内心的烦恼。
There is nothing like swimming to keep you strong. 游泳是保持身体强壮的最好方法。
2) not the same as sb. or sth. in any way 完全不像某人或某事物
He’s nothing like his father. 他一点儿也不像他父亲。
Speaking is nothing like reading. 口语和阅读完全不同。
Language Point 2
If you think of those things that feel the best to you, I would guess that you’ll agree that giving to others is at or near the top of your list. (Para.1)
Meaning: If you think of those nice things that you’ve done for someone else, I would guess that you’ll agree that helping others is something you want to do first.
think of:
1) remember 想起；记得
Will you think of me after I leave? 我离开以后你会想起我吗？
I can’t think of her name right now. 我一时想不起她的名字。
2) consider 思考；考虑；关心
What are you thinking of? 你在想什么？
He was a man who thought of nothing but work. 他是个一心扑在工作上的人。
We have a hundred and one things to think of before we can decide. 在我们作决定之前，我们有许多事情要考虑。
Language Point 3
…I would guess that you’ll agree that giving to others is at or near the top of your list. (Para.1)
list: n. a set of words, names, numbers，etc. 清单；名单
He has a list of things to buy. 他有一张购物单。
How many people are there on the council’s housing list? 市政厅的住房名单上有多少人？
Make a list of things you must do. 将必须做的事情列表。
v. put into or include in a list 把……列成表
You may list a few reasons for me. 你可以为我列举几条理由。
She listed all the things she had to do. 她把所有必须做的事情开了一张单子。
Language Point 4
One of my personal role models, or heroes, is Mother Teresa, a leader who was known during her lifetime as teacher of peace and love. (Para.2)
role: n.
1)[C] the duty or purpose of a person or group in a particular activity or area of life 职责；作用
Your role is to tell other people what to do. 你的任务是给别人布置工作。
He plays an important role in this field. 他在这一领域中占有重要的位置。
2) a person’s part in a play, film, etc. (戏剧、电影等的)角色
She lost out on the Oscar and never played another role. 她没有得到奥斯卡奖，之后再也没演过其他角色。
He played the role of the king in our school play. 他在我们学校的戏剧中扮演国王的角色。
Language Point 5
One of my personal role models, or heroes... (Para.2)
model: n. [C]
1) a person or thing that is a perfect example to be followed or copied 模范；典范
Make what you do a model of your brother’s. 要使你的所作所为成为你弟弟的榜样。
Her written work is a model of care and neatness. 她的书面作业是认真和整洁的典范。
She is a model student. 她是个模范学生。
2) a copy of sth. that is usually smaller than the real thing 模型
He can build various ship models. 他会做各式船模。
He made a model of an aeroplane. 他做了一个飞机模型。
3) one of the cars, machines, etc. that a certain company makes 型号
Have you seen the latest model of the Ford Sierra? 你见过最新型的福特汽车吗？
We compared the old models with the new ones and found they were very different.我们比较了一下新旧两个型号，发现它们有很大不同。
4) a person who wears new clothes at a special show or for magazine photographs 时装模特
She works as a dress model. 她是时装模特。
She is a former model. 她曾当过模特。
Language Point 6
…Mother Teresa, a leader who was known during her lifetime as teacher of peace and love. (Para.2)
Meaning: …Mother Teresa, a most important person who was known during her lifetime for showing people how to be friendly and helpful to others.
leader: n. [C]
1)the head of a group of people 领袖；领导
She is a natural leader. 她有当领袖的天赋。
The leaders of the city will be at the meeting. 市领导将出席这次会议。
2) a person or thing that is ahead of others 引导者；领先的人(物)
John, the leader, is in front of the other runners. 约翰领先于其他的赛跑选手。
This new product soon became a market leader. 新产品不久就成了最畅销的商品。
Language Point 7
…a leader who was known during her lifetime as teacher of peace and love. (Para.2)
be known as: be generally recognized as 公认为；以……知名
She is known as a great artist. 她被公认为是一位伟大的艺术家。
It has long been known as the best car in the world. 长期以来它被认为是世界上最好的汽车。
Language Point 8
Do something nice for someone else. (Para.2)
Note: 修饰由some, any, no等构成的不定代词时，形容词一般要后置：
Tell me something interesting. 给我说些有意思的事。
Is there anybody new here? 有新来的人吗？
We’re going anywhere very exciting. 我们打算去任何一个令人兴奋的地方。
Language Point 9
… the world will return the favor to you. (Para.2)
Meaning: … others will do something nice for you in return.
Language Point 10
… a friendly act of sharing, for example. (Para.3)
Meaning: … being kind to others by having them enjoy what you have.
friendly: a. acting or ready to act as a friend；showing kindness 友善的；亲切的
She is a friendly person. 她待人友好。
Everyone here has been very friendly to us. 这里的人对我们都很友好。
There is a small friendly hotel near the river. 河边有一家令人宾至如归的小旅馆。
Language Point 11
A classmate of hers, whom she hardly even knew, offered to share a big ripe pear with her. (Para.3)
classmate: n. [C] a student of the same class 同学
She was my law school classmate. 她是我在法学院的同班同学。
Language Point 12
A classmate of hers, whom she hardly even knew, offered to share a big ripe pear with her. (Para.3)
offer: v.
1)express willingness to do sth. 表示愿意做某事
He offered to lend me some money. 他表示可以借给我一些钱。
I don’t need any help, but it was kind of you to offer. 我不需要任何帮助，但是你愿意帮忙，这使我很感激。
2)ask if sb. would like sth. or give sb. the opportunity to have sth. 给予；提供……机会
I must offer them an apology for not going to the party. 我没有去参加晚会，必须向他们表示歉意。
I’ve been offered a job in London. 我得到一份在伦敦的工作。
n. [C] a statement offering to do sth. or give sth. to sb. 提议
They refused our offer of help. 他们拒绝了我们提供的帮助。
Thank you for your kind offer. 谢谢你的好意。
Language Point 13
…to share a big ripe pear with her. (Para.3)
share (sth.) (with sb.): v.
1)have, use or do sth. with another person or with other people 分享；共用
She shared her chocolate with her friends. 她和她的朋友们分享了巧克力。
We shared the bread among the four of us. 我们四个人把面包分了。
There’s only one bathroom so we’ll have to share. 只有一个洗澡间，我们得合着用。
2) tell sb. about sth. 告诉
It’s always good to share your worries and problems. 把忧虑和难题说出来总比闷在心里好。
n. a part or amount of sth. that has been divided among several people 一份
With my share of the money, I opened a shop. 用我的那份钱，我开了一家商店。
Here is your share of the food. 这份食物是你的。
Language Point 14
…a big ripe pear with her. (Para.3)
ripe: a.
1) (of fruit, grain, etc.) is ready to be picked 成熟的
These apples aren’t ripe — they’re still green. 这些苹果不熟——还青着呢。
The ripe fruits smell good and taste better. 这些成熟的果实闻起来很香，吃起来更香。
2)ready or in a suitable state for sth. 时机成熟的
The school was ripe for a change of leader. 学校更换领导人的时机成熟了。
I won’t tell her the news until the time is ripe. 时机未成熟，我不会告诉她这消息。
Language Point 15
That simple act delighted my daughter so much … (Para.3)
delight: vt. give sb. great satisfaction or joy 使高兴；使快乐
Her singing delighted everyone. 她的演唱使每个人都很高兴。
I was delighted to be invited to her wedding. 我很高兴被邀请参加她的婚礼。
n. [U] great happiness 喜悦；愉快
He laughed with delight when he heard the news. 他听到这个消息时笑得很开心。
It would give me great delight to have you come and live with me. 你来和我一起住会使我很高兴。
Language Point 16
I once had a chat with a group of young people... (Para.4)
chat: n.[C] a friendly, but not important talk 聊天；闲谈
Let’s have a chat about it later. 咱们以后聊这件事。
Why don’t you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat? 进来喝杯咖啡，聊聊天好吗？
v. talk in a friendly way 聊天；闲谈
Stop chatting and finish your work. 别聊天了，把工作做完。
The two old friends sat chatting about the old days. 这两位老朋友坐在一起聊起了往事。
Language Point 17
I asked them to share with me some of the ways they had expressed giving. (Para.4)
Meaning: I asked them to tell me how they had shown their kindness.
Language Point 18
Several said that it was fun and convenient to help someone with homework… (Para.5)
Meaning: Several said that helping someone with homework was something they enjoyed doing and found easy to do…
fun: n. [U] sth. one enjoys; pleasure 乐趣；快乐
Flying a kite is great fun. 放风筝是件有趣的事。
There is not much fun staying at home on your own. 自己呆在家里一点也不好玩。
Language Point 19
Several said that it was fun and convenient to help someone with homework… (Para.5)
convenient: a.
1) easy for sb. or sth.; suitable 方便的；便利的
When would it be convenient for you to go? 你什么时候去方便？
I’m willing to meet you on any day that is convenient for you. 我乐意同你见面，只要你觉得方便，哪一天都可以。
2) easy to get to 容易到达的
The restaurant is in a convenient place, near my home. 去这家餐馆很方便，就在我家附近。
Language Point 20
… all good, practical ideas. (Para.5)
practical: a.
1)able to do useful things 实用的
Your plan sounds good, but it’s not practical. 你的计划听起来不错，但不实用。
2)possible to do easily 可行的
You must try to find a practical answer. 你必须找到一个切实可行的答案。
It’s a practical suggestion. 这是个可行的建议。
3)related to real situations 现实的；实际的
She doesn’t have any practical experience in teaching. 她没有任何实际教学经验。
Most of these books have no practical use. 这些书大部分都没有实际用途。
Language Point 21
In addition, the act of giving made these young people feel good. (Para. 5)
in addition: as well; besides 另外，而且
In addition, clothes also help a soldier to fulfill his special roles. 另外衣着也有助于战士完成其特殊使命。
Language Point 22
Can you imagine what would happen if every school had noble ideas like this one? (Para.5)
imagine: v.
1)make a picture of sth. in one’s mind 想像
You can imagine my surprise when I saw her in the street. 你可以想像我在街上见到她时多么惊奇。
Try to imagine you’re all alone in that room. 想像一下你一个人在那个房间里的情景。
2) think that sth. will happen or that sth. is true 设想；猜想
I imagine that she will come by car. 我猜想她将坐汽车来。
He imagines that people don’t believe him. 他总是以为人们不信任他。
Language Point 23
Can you imagine what would happen if every school had noble ideas like this one? (Para.5)
Note: 这句话是与现在事实相反的虚拟条件句，条件从句的谓语用动词的过去式，结果主句的谓语用would +动词原形。
Even if he had the time, he wouldn’t go shopping with her. 他即使有时间也不会和她一起去逛街。
If we left now, we could catch the last bus. 假如我们现在就走，我们能赶上末班车。
Language Point 24
…noble ideas like this one? (Para.5)
noble: a.
1)good, honest and not selfish 高尚的；崇高的
It was noble of you to look after your friend when she was sick. 你心真好，你的朋友生病时你一直照料着她。
They made a noble effort in the face of many difficulties. 面对重重困难，他们仍然勇往直前。
2) of a rich and important family 出身高贵的；贵族的
Charles is a young man of noble birth. 查尔斯是个出身高贵的青年。
A noble family lived in this house twenty years ago. 20年前一个贵族家庭住在这幢房子里。
Language Point 25
The whole world would be better and would have less suffering. (Para.5)
Note: 虚拟条件句中的条件从句有时不表现出来，只隐含在上下文中或
以其他形式出现。本句的隐含条件是上文提到的 if every school had noble ideas like this one.
suffering: n. [U] pain or difficulty 痛苦；困难
You’re not the only one who has known suffering. 你不是惟一受过苦的人。
His face showed the effects of suffering. 他的脸上显出受过苦的痕迹。
Language Point 26
Sometimes, apologizing for something you’ve done, or forgiving someone else, or refusing to get angry are all small acts of love …(Para.6)
Meaning: Sometimes, saying sorry for something you’ve done, or forgiving someone else, or not getting angry are all small things you do to show your kindness …
apologize: vi. say sorry about sth. that you have done 道歉
I apologized to John for losing his book. 我把约翰的书丢了，我向他道歉。
He apologized to the lady for stepping on her foot. 他踩了那位女士的脚，向她表示了歉意。
Language Point 27
Sometimes, apologizing for something you’ve done, or forgiving someone else, or refusing to get angry are all small acts of love …(Para.6)
forgive: v. stop being angry with sb. for a bad thing that he or she did 原谅；宽恕
She never forgave me for forgetting her birthday. 我把她的生日忘了，她一直不肯原谅我。
I’ll never forgive you for what you said to me last night. 我永远不会原谅你昨晚对我说的话。
My advice is that it’s best to forgive and forget. 我的意见是最好不记前嫌。
Language Point 28
Sometimes, apologizing for something you’ve done, or forgiving someone else, or refusing to get angry are all small acts of love …(Para.6)
refuse: v. say or show that one will not do or have sth. 拒绝
I asked her to help, but she refused. 我请她帮忙，可是她不愿意。
He refused to change his plan. 他拒绝改变他的计划。
She refused the money. 她拒绝收钱。
Language Point 29
At times, saying hello or simply smiling at someone can be enough. (Para.6)
at times: sometimes 有时候
A teacher’s job can be very difficult at times. 教书有时很难。
At times I feel that I want to leave this job. 有时我真想离开这个工作。
Language Point 30
At times, saying hello or simply smiling at someone can be enough. (Para.6)
say hello: greet sb. 问好
I want to say hello to your grandfather. 我想向你的爷爷问声好。
Well, I just called to say hello. 我打电话来只是问声好。
Language Point 31
…or simply smiling at someone can be enough. (Para.6)
simply: ad.
1) just；only 仅；只
It is simply a matter of time. 这只是一个时间的问题。
I don’t like driving; I do it simply to get to work. 我不喜欢开车，我开车只为了去上班。
2) in an easy way 简单地；简明地
She did the work simply and quickly. 她干活又快又利索。
Language Point 32
…or simply smiling at someone can be enough. (Para.6)
smile at: 朝……微笑；因……而笑
I smiled at the little boy. 我冲着小男孩笑。
He asked her what she was smiling at. 他问她笑什么。
Language Point 33
… or by greeting someone new to your school … (Para.6)
greet: vt.
1)say sth. to meet sb. 问候
He greeted me with a smile. 他见到我时向我微笑问好。
He greeted us by shouting a friendly “Hello!” 他遇见我们时，友好地喊了声“哈罗！”
2)receive in a particular way 接受；对待
His speech was greeted with cheers. 他的演讲博得了一片欢呼。
Language Point 34
The point is, whenever you give to others, and however you choose to give, … (Para.7)
Meaning: The important thing is, whenever you help others, and however you decide to help others…
Language Point 35
… you’ll notice that your stress will be reduced and you’ll have more pride in yourself and feel better about the world. (Para.7)
notice: v. see 注意到；看到
Did you notice anyone leave the room? 你注意到有人离开房间吗？
Did you notice what she was wearing? 你看见她穿什么衣服吗？
n. [C; U]
1)a piece of writing that tells people sth. 布告；公告
Do you see the notice? It says “No Swimming”. 你看到那个告示了吗？上面写着“禁止游泳”。
There’s a notice on the blackboard saying that there will be a meeting this afternoon. 黑板上的通告说今天下午有个会议。
2)a warning that sth. is going to happen 通知；警告
Our teacher gave us two weeks’ notice of the English exam. 我们老师通知我们两个星期后考英语。
I wish you had given me more notice that you were going on holiday. 你应预先通知我你要休假了。
Language Point 36
…you’ll have more pride in yourself and feel better about the world. (Para.7)
pride: n. [U]
1)being pleased about sth. that one has done or sth. that one has 自豪；得意
There was pride in his voice. 他的声音里充满自豪。
She showed us her new home with great pride. 她非常得意地领我们看她的新家。
2)the most valuable thing or person 引以为豪的人或物
The girl is her mother’s pride. 这女孩是她母亲的骄傲。
My garden is my pride and joy. 我的花园是我的快乐和骄傲。
3) self-respect 自尊心
I think you hurt his pride by laughing at the way he speaks English. 我觉得你嘲笑他说英语的方式刺伤了他的自尊心。
Don’t say anything that may hurt his pride. 不要说可能刺伤他自尊心的话。
v. (on) feel pleased about sth. that one can do well 以……为豪；对……感到得意
He prided himself on being a teacher. 他为自己是一名教师而感到自豪。
She prided herself on her ability to speak four foreign languages. 她为自己能讲四种外语感到自豪。
Language Point 37
… you’ll become happier as well. (Para.7)
as well: also 也；还
“I’m going out.” “Can I come as well?” “我要出去。” “我也去行吗？”
I’m here for another reason as well. 我在这里还有另外一个原因。
You can’t have an apple and a banana as well. 你不能有了苹果还要香蕉。
Note: too 和 as well 常用于口语，而
also 则适用于较正式的场合。also 常用于主要动词之前，或用于助动词之后，如：
He also enjoys reading. 他也很喜欢读书。
He has also been to Australia. 他也去过澳大利亚。
too 和 as well 通常在短语之后或句尾：
I really love this song, and I like the first one too/as well. 我很喜欢这首歌，也喜欢第一首。
Language Point 38
Spend some time thinking about ways you can be even more giving to others; it will be well worth it. (Para. 7)
worth it: useful to do 有好处；值得一干
They are expensive, but they are worth it. 那些东西很贵，但是很值。
Don’t close the door; it isn’t worth it. 别关门了，用不着。
worth: prep.
1)good or useful enough to do or have 值得……的
It’s already four o’clock. It’s not worth going shopping now. 已经4点钟了，现在去购物意义不大。
The city is worth a visit. 这座城市值得一去。
The book is really worth reading if you have time. 有时间的话，那本书实在值得一读。
It is well worth making the effort to learn how to speak English. 很值得花一番功夫去学会讲英语。
2)with a value of 有某种价值
The picture might be worth a lot of money. 这幅画可能值很多钱。
How much is this bicycle worth? 这辆自行车值多少钱？
n. [U] value 价值
Give me one yuan’s worth of stamps. 给我一元钱的邮票。
She bought twenty dollars’ worth of sweet. 她买了20元钱的糖果。
