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Unit 3 很难想象我们的先辈们没有现代技术带来的这么多方便那日子是怎么过的。那个时候只有一小部分人享受一些舒适条件。大部分人连饭都吃不饱，更不用说接受教育的特权了。然而，许多人责怪现代技术，说它带来了很多问题。他们想减慢进步的速度，但是谁也不能阻止时代的前进。我们能做的是就技术向哪个方向发展做出明智的决定。 It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about. Back then only a small proportion of the population en?joyed some comforts. The majority didnt even have sufficient food, not to speak of/let alone the privilege of being educated. However, many people blame modern technology for the problems it has created. They want to slow down the rate of progress. But no one can put the clock back. The best we can do is to make informed decisions as to the direction in which technology is to develop. Unit 4 托尼大学毕业后决定自己开业。一开始好多银行都拒绝了他的贷款要求。但他毫不泄气，继续一个个拜访银行家寻求帮助。有一位银行家被他的决心和乐观精神所打动，最终答应贷款给他。如今他成了一位富商。在谈到所取得的令人惊奇的成就是，托尼强调了创造机遇而不是等待机遇的重要性。 After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony puts great emphasis on the importance of creating. rather than waiting for opportunities. Unit 5 李大伯自己虽然不富裕，但在别人需要帮助时他从不犹豫。退休前他从希望工程那里得到两个家境贫困但渴望求学的农村孩子的地址。从此他定期给他们汇款。这两个孩子后来考上了大学，还获得了海外留学的机会。他们常常思念李大伯，一直跟他通信。每次重读他们的来信，李大伯就会脸绽笑容。他觉得这是自己一生最理智的投资。 Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previous to / Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study . From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas. They often thought of Uncle Li and kept corresponding with him. Whenever he read their letters, Uncle Lis face would broaden into