第一篇Health Comes FirstSmoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking. In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think?健康第一抽烟不好，因为它有害健康。尽管医师甚至已经警告说抽烟会致癌，但人们还是照抽不误。然而，在一些西方国家中，人们开始戒除这个坏习惯。他们了解健康应该重于一切。为了帮助他们戒烟，法律明文规定在公共场所禁止做香烟广告与吸烟。此举值得赞许,但美中不足的是西方国家现在卖往东方的香烟达到空前的数量。他们这么做是不道德的，您不觉得吗? 第二篇My Best FriendMy best friend is the most thoughtful person in the world. When I'm sad, he is the most sympathetic. When I'm sick,he is the most concerned. When I'm in trouble, he is the most helpful. In fact, he is the most dependable person in the world.He is the closest person to me. He is my father.我最好的朋友我最好的朋友是世界上最体贴的人。当我难过时，他最富有同情心了。我生病时，他最为关切。我有困难时，他最帮我了。事实上，他是世界上最值得信赖的人。他是我最亲的人。他就是我父亲。 第三篇Don't Be a Fish out of WaterDo you sometimes have a hard time understanding what Americans are talking about among themselves? Do you want to know why? The answer is, Americans are crazy about using slang. They tend to overdo it, though.Otherwise, slang is fun to use. You should try it. And some slang is easy to understand. For example, if someone is "off the hook," it means that he is no longer in trouble. The "hook" is a fish hook. If a fish is on the hook, of course, it is in trouble. If it is "off the hook,"then it is out of danger. Didn't we tell you slang is fun? Besides, it should at least help you feel more at home and not like a fish out of water when you speak to Americans.如鱼得水 第四篇Killing Two Birds with One StoneDan must take a day off tomorrow. He has to take care of his sick mother. He ought to talk to his boss, but he's afraid. His boss might get angry with him. What should Dan do? He can take the work home. This way, he can kill two birds with one stone.两全其美丹明天必须请一天假。他得照顾他生病的母亲。他应当向他的老板说的，但他怕。他的老板也许会生他的气。丹该怎么办呢?他可以把工作带回家去。这样他就能两全其美。 第五篇A Nice Person Shelly doesn't like people who are unreliable. She especially doesn't like people who tell lies. On the other hand, she likes people who are humorous and honest. She really likes people that are easygoing and sincere. However, regardless of whom she likes or dislikes, she is nice to everyone.一个好人谢莉不喜欢不可靠的人。她特别不喜欢说谎的人。另一方面,她喜欢那些幽默又诚实的人。她实在喜欢随和又诚恳的人。然而，不论她喜欢谁或不喜欢谁，她对每个人都很好。 第六篇Asking for DirectionsBeing in an unfamiliar city can be frightening.And finding an address can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Don t get angry.Just ask someone for directions. However, city people usually give directions very quickly.You may find it difficult to follow what they re saying. Therefore,you d better draw the route on a map as you re listening to the directions. 问路置身于一个不熟悉的城市里可能是件令人害怕的事，而寻找一个地址也可能像是大海捞针一样。别发火。只要去找人问路就好了。不过,城市人通常在指引方向时话说得很快。你也许会发现要了解他们的话很困难。因此，当你在听方向指示时，最好在地图上画上路线。 第七篇Air PollutionWhy do people get headaches in a crowded, stuffy room? Because they are breathing bad air. People who breathe bad air for a long time can get really sick. They may even get lung cancer and die. People need fresh air. Fresh air cleans the blood. For our health's sake, we should all, therefore, do our part to fight against air pollution. 空气污染为什么人们在又挤又闷的房间中会头疼呢?因为他们呼吸着恶劣的空气。凡是长时间呼吸恶劣空气的人可能会生重病。他们甚至可能得肺癌死去。人们需要新鲜空气。新鲜空气能净化血液。为了健康起见，我们每个人都应该尽一己之力为反对空气污染而努力。 第八篇By TaxiOne of the most convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However,it is also the most expensive way. In some cases,tipping is expected, too.On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can quickly take you to any place you want to visit. The taxi ride might be expensive, but it's time-saving.打车到城市走走最便捷的方法之一是乘坐出租车。不过,那也是最昂贵的方法。有时候还需要给小费。就另一方面来说，出租车司机对城市了如指掌。他可以带你到任何你想走访的地方。乘坐出租车或许贵了些,可是它倒蛮省时的。 第九篇A Balanced DietSome people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat.To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet.A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which includes meat, fish, vegetables and fruit is, of course, ideal. If you watch your diet, then you won't have to suffer the pain of going ona diet.平衡饮食有些人吃东西为的是要生存，但也有些人生存为的是要吃东西。为了要过着长寿而又健康的生活,我们必须懂得吃均衡的饮食。均衡饮食指的就是每样东西都吃一点点。有肉、有鱼、有蔬菜和水果的饮食当然是最理想的。如果你注意饮食，那么你就不须受节食之苦。 第十篇ComputersComputers are becoming a part of our everyday life. In fact, they are almost everywhere. In many countries,more and more companies are replacing people with computers.Telephone companies are no exception. When making a long-distance call on a pay phone in America, you will no longer talk to an operator. Instead, a computer will answer. It will tell you what to do. No wonder people say that computers are taking over the world. 电脑电脑正渐渐成为我们日常生活的一部分。事实上，它们几乎无所不在。在许多国家有越来越多的公司使用电脑来取代人。电话公司也不例外。在美国，当你使用投币电话打长途电话时，你不再对总机说话。相反地，电脑会来答话。它会告诉你该怎么做。难怪有人说电脑正渐渐接管世界。 合集丨24部高质量英语晨读短文 点击下方蓝字即可观看跟读双语美文11 《Dealing with Exams》