新托福写作范文素材:读书的好处
The public library is a phenomena that to this day I still can’t get over. Free knowledge, for anyone. Literally, anyone. I can’t think of an equivalent other than going to a clothing store, “checking out” an outfit, wearing the outfit and returning it in four weeks, free of charge.
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I’ve found that no matter what I read, the act of reading every day has helped me in nearly every aspect of my life. Here are a few of my favorite ways that reading has improved my quality of life, and will definitely improve yours.
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Enhanced Smarts 变聪明
Wow, this may be the most obvious statement of the post, right? Well, it turns out that reading helps in almost every area of smarts. Those that read have higher GPA’s, higher intelligence, and general knowledge than those that don’t. In Anne E. Cunningham’s paper What Reading Does for the Mind (pdf version), she found that reading, in general, makes you smarter, and it keeps you sharp as you age.
No matter what you’re wanting to do or become, you can’t do it without more knowledge. Reading is an excellent way to get where you’re wanting to go.
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Reading reduces stress 减少压力
When I’m reading a book, my mind shifts gears. Where I might have a had a stressful day, a book can easily distract me. Fiction is fantastic for this.Reading an awesome fiction book is perfect right before bed time. Though sometimes it’s hard to put the book down if it’s really good. Still, you’ll be relaxed .
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Greater tranquility 多一点宁静
Reading can soothe like no other. Given that I’m a pretty high-energy person, reading forces me to sit and be still. This daily act of making myself be quiet and still has been nothing short of miraculous for my anxiety and my “fidgety factor”.
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Improved analytical thinking 增强思辨的能力
That’s right, ladies and germs. Cunningham’s studies have found thatanalytical thinking is boosted by reading. Readers improve their general knowledge, and more importantly are able to spot patterns quicker. If you can spot patterns quicker, your analytical skills receive a boost.
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Increased vocabulary 增加词汇
It’s no secret that reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling, but did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or direct teaching? Reading forces us to look at words that we might not have seen or heard recently at the pub. In fact, language in children’s books are likely to be more sophisticated than your average conversation.
Increased vocabulary is especially crucial for bloggers or writers. All successful writers will tell you that in order to write well, you need to read. Every day. You’ll be surprised at the words you start incorporating into your writing.
A beefier vocabulary isn’t just for writers though. Knowing what other people are saying and using the perfect words to convey your feelings is a critical part of being a better human. Better listeners are more successful in life.
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Improved memory 提高记忆力
I have an awful memory. Just ask my fiancee. I usually can’t remember what I’ve eaten for breakfast, let alone things like names and addresss. Yet I’ve been finding that I can remember stuff much easier when I’ve been reading consistently. Do I have any scientific data to match this up? Not really. But I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that reading has somehow given me memory mojo.
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Improved writing skills 提高写作技能
This isn’t much of a stretch, considering that reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking. I feel like a better writer, as I’m constantly surrounding myself with works from people who are better than me. That’s why English classes in High School make you read “the classics”. That’s why art students learn to copy masterpieces, so they know what creating something incredible should feel like.
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Helps prioritize goals 更好的权衡目标
Many times we’re certain we know what we “really want” in life. Yet I’ve found that activities like reading show me things I didn’t know about myself. My mind will drift to things that I’d really like to do, and it isn’t long that these little lapses in reading start to cycle. The same sort of goals keep popping into my head, allowing me to see what I really want to do.
For example, I’ve been playing music on a consistent basis, but I’ve always wanted to produce and distribute my own music. As I’ve been reading, I’ve found that song ideas and other general thoughts on music keep popping into my head. It’s my times reading that have really pushed me into giving music a serious go.
When you remove yourself from your work environment, you’ll start to see things that you might really want to do, that you’re not doing yet.Reading gives you a chance for your to wander.
新托福写作范文重点搭配和句子摘抄
Free knowledge: 免费的知识
wearing the outfit: 穿着衣服
improved my quality of life: 提高我的生活质量
the most obvious statement: 最明显的声明
higher GPA’s, higher intelligence, and general knowledge: 更高的GPA,更高的智慧,和泛泛的知识
makes you smarter: 使你更聪明
keeps you sharp : 让你敏锐
Reading is an excellent way to get where you’re wanting to go.
阅读是一种能让你去想去的地方的很好的方式。
shifts gears: 改变齿轮
distract me: 让我分心
Reading an awesome fiction book: 看一本很棒的小说
high-energy person: 高能的人
This daily act of making myself be quiet and still has been nothing short of miraculous for my anxiety and my “fidgety factor”.
这一日常行为仍然让自己安静, 它简直是(应对)我的焦虑和“不安的因素”一个奇迹了。
analytical thinking is boosted: 分析思考能力被加强
If you can spot patterns quicker, your analytical skills receive a boost.
如果你能更快的识别模式,你的分析能力就会得到提高。
increases your vocabulary: 增加你的词汇量
improves your spelling: 提高你的拼写
is especially crucial for: 尤其的重要
incorporating into: 合并成
convey your feelings is a critical part of being a better human.
要成为一个更好的人,传达你的感情的一个关键部分。
It’s a pretty safe bet that reading has somehow given me memory mojo.
这是一个非常安全的押注,阅读已经以某种方式给我记忆魔力。
reading improves vocabulary and critical thinking.
阅读可以提高词汇和批判性思维。
I’m constantly surrounding myself with works from people who are better than me.
我经常围绕着比我更好的人的作品。
copy masterpieces: 复制杰作
keep popping into my head: 出现在我的脑海里
on a consistent basis: 在一致的基础上
produce and distribute my own music: 制作和发行自己的音乐
have really pushed me into giving music a serious go:
真的推动我很认真的尝试音乐
remove yourself from: 把自己从xxx除去掉
Reading gives you a chance for your to wander. 阅读给你机会让你漫步。
适用题目:
1. (A/D) It's better to relax by watching a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercises. (2010/10/17CN)
2. Books printed don't have more influence on society than television once have.
3. It is better to relax by a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercise.