《寒暑假每日读（小学、初中实用英语小短文） 2》.docVIP

Lesson 51 My Girlfriend My girlfriend always complains. According to her, I should be more ambitious. I should work harder and earn more moneyShe also thinks I should live in a bigger andnicer apartment. In a way, shes right.However, she should be more considerateand less critical. After all, I am trying mybest. Besides, money isnt everything.  我的女友 我的女友老爱发牢骚。根据她的说法，我应当更有进职心。我应当更卖力地工作，挣更多的钱．她也认为我应当住更大更好的公寓。就某方面来说，她的话是对的。不过，她也应当多体谅少批评。毕竟，我正尽力而为。而且，金钱井非万能呀。  Lesson 52 Sams OK Father : Do you like Ray or Sam? Daughter: I like Ray. Father : Why? Daughter: Sams OK, but Rays taller, cuter and more interesting. What about you? Father : I like Sam better. Daughter: Why? Father : Hes less proud. Besides, hes richer! Lesson 53 Country Life My parents prefer to live in the country. The streets there are cleaner. The air isfresher and the people are nicer andfriendlier. Besides, it is busier and noisier inthe city. But above all, it is safer to live in thecountry. My parents believe in the saying,Safety first.  乡间生活 我爸妈比较喜欢住在乡下。那儿的街道比较干净。空气较新鲜，人也比较好，比较友善。而且，都市里比较忙碌，也比较吵。不过最重要的是，住在乡下较安全。我爸妈都相信这句格言：“安全至上。” Lesson 54 I Like Brighter Colors Tracy: Do you like my new dress, Mike? Mike : Frankly, I like brighter colors better. They make you look younger. Tracy: Do darker colors make me look older? Mike : WelL...yes. Tracy: Then, buy me another dress.  Lesson 55 More Is Not Always Better Some people have more money thanothers. However, theyre not necessarilyhappier. On the other hand, some people areas poor as church mice, but they are happy.In a way, these poor people are as rich askings. Therefore, I always remember myfathers words, More is not always better.多未必佳 有些人比别人有钱。不过，他们未必就比较快乐。另一方面，有些人穷得要命，可他们却很快乐。就某方面而言，这些穷人却像国王一样富有。因此，我始终记得父亲的话：“多未必佳。” Lesson 56 I Want the Cheaper One Customer : Why is this watch more expensive than that one? Salesgirl : Because its brand name is more famous. Customer : Is it more reliable? Salesgirl : No. Not