土梅伴我成长美好的新世界.doc

2、Brave New World Welcome to year 2001. To many Americans, it has a nice, familiar ring since much of our culture revolves around forecasting the new millennium, this fascinating time of great social and technological developments. Growing up in the 80s and the 90s, I remember reading books and watching movies set in the amazing 21st century. People dressed in biosuits, babies born in laboratories, cars travelling through air, and the moon has become our favorite vacation spot. These incredible images used to fill my young mind with excitement. I would lie awake at night, thinking how slowly time moved, wondering if Id live to see the 21st century. (Keep in mind I was only ten years old then.) And that day has finally arrived. The future is here and now. 　　Last week, I was driving to a meeting with a movie producer. Suddenly the traffic ahead came to an abrupt halt and we went from 70 miles per hour to a total stand still. (Usual for L.A. freeways.) Trapped, we leaned back in our seats.“ So, Michelle, what are your plans for the New Year? I mean what do you hope to accomplish in this year?” She asked. 　　“ OK?” I thought for a moment. “ You mean New Year resolutions?” 　　“ Cant start the year without them.” She smiled. “ You know, turn over a new leaf.” 　　“ Yes, I know. And no, I havent given it that much thought yet.” “ Do you have any resolutions?” Then it dawned on me how much our personal resolutions, however small and insignificant they may seem, reflect the current social mentality and, in the long run, determine the course of our society. Lets for a moment, think about the word, resolution. It means having the resolve and the firm conviction to do something, a state of being determined. I dont know about you, but it requires a lot of courage and strength to have resolve which includes persistence, perseverance, drive. Its interesting how most resolutions involve some kind of change. And this desire for change is often the motivator for progress. Theref