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希望同学们把我们第一期英语阅读报上的两个感人故事讲给同伴听，分享你的感动。

A 一杯牛奶的温暖 A Glass of Milk
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  　One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
　　However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you？”
　　“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
　　Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
　Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her case.
　　After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words……
　　“Paid in full with a glass of milk.” （Signed） Dr. Howard Kelly
　　Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently： “Thank You, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

B 父与子Father and Son

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
Daddy, may I ask you a question?
Yeah sure, what is it? replied the man.
Daddy, how much do you make an hour?
That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? the man said angrily. I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?
asked the little boy.
If you must know, I make $20 an hour.
Oh, the little boy replied, with his head down. Looking up, he said, Daddy, may I please borrow $10?
The father was furious, If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior.
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10 and he really didn't ask for money very often.
The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
Are you asleep, son? He asked.
No daddy, I'm awake, replied the boy.
I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier, said the man, It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $10 you asked for.
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. Oh, thank you daddy! He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at his father.
Why do you want more money if you already have some? The father grumbled. Because I didn't have enough, but now I do, the little boy replied. Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.

D Clocks in UK's armory against problem gambling
Clocks will be one of Britain's weapons against problem gambling when it liberalizes the sector, allowing a new wave of large Las Vegas-style casinos across the country, the government said last Thursday.
Traditionally, casinos have avoided giving customers clues to how long they've been gambling, spurning clocks and often shutting out sunlight in the early hours of the morning.
But draft gambling rules Thursday set out measures to combat addiction and crime, including licenses for finance and managing directors, a ban on free drinks and measures to help gamblers keep track of time.
"Casino and bingo operators must introduce measures to control continuous and repetitive play, such as designing sites and implementing procedures to encourage breaks in play and making customers aware of the time they have spent gambling," said the Gambling A spokeswoman said the measures might include clocks on walls, timers and alerts on machines and breaks in play.
"Alcohol must not be used as an inducement to encourage people to gamble," added the Commission.
The new gambling act takes full effect from September 2007 and will allow 17 new casinoson top of the current 140, one of them a giant supercasino.
The Commission estimated annual UK gambling turnover, including the lottery, at about 53 billion pounds .
Tessa Jowell, the minister in charge of gambling, said gambling should not be treated like any other industry.
"What can be a harmless pastime for one person can be a life-destroying addiction for another," she said.Commission.
E French 'spider-man' climbs 31-story tower

Alain Robert, aka Spiderman, the French skyscraper climber who goes by the name of the comic book superhero, climbs one of the twin Mercuriales towers in Bagnolet, east of Paris, Wednesday, March 15, 2006. The tower reaches 120 meters (393.70 feet).
French skyscraper climber Alain Robertscaleda 31-floor office building outside Paris on Wednesday using only his bare hands, his last climb before spending a week in prison in Texas.

Robert was arrested in Houston in November on charges oftrespassingand drug possession as he was about to climb the 46-floor One Houston Center. Police said they believed Robert was carrying thesedative Xanax, while the climber says it was a prescription anti-epilepsy medication.
Robert said his effort Wednesday was a protest against the court decision ordering him to serve prison time.
"I don't really understand why they are charging me with criminal trespass, as I didn't even climb," Robert said before ascending the 400-foot Mercurial Tower in the suburb of Bagnolet. He wore a skintight black and yellow outfit covered with advertisements.
Robert has climbed more than 70 of the world's tallest structures, including the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, with his bare hands and without a safety net.
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Today, you will do what you always do. The same activities. The same job. And at the same level of effort. OR… you could push things. You could push yourself to do more.
We tend to live in our comfort zones. Most people rarely, if ever, venture outside of theirs. For most, it’s about going through the motions. It is a life of routine, slackness, and minimal effort. Yet, to reach new heights you have to push yourself. You have to do the work. And you have to test your limits.
When was the last time you truly exerted yourself?  When did you last test your limits? Here are 8 Reasons To Push Yourself Today:
1. To Leave Your Comfort Zone
Go outside of it and see the rest of the world. If you always do the same things, you will always get the same results.
2. You Are Stronger Than You Think
We all have inner strength. Yet, most people never tap that strength. They get conditioned to not exert themselves and live meekly, instead of boldly. You are stronger than you think, make sure you use that strength.
3. To Learn New Things
The only way to acquire new skills is to try. You may fail the first several times. But, that is how you learn, grow, and ultimately succeed at new endeavors.
4. To Get in Shape
A body at rest stays at rest. Get your body moving, even if it only means taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Take those first steps to getting in shape.
5. To Do a Little More
Push yourself to do more than you did yesterday. Even 5 minutes more of an activity or job can add up over time. What could you do a little more of today?
6. To Know Yourself
When you push yourself, you get to know yourself. In the end, we are only competing against ourselves. It is through exertion and pushing yourself that you will come to know your own limits, beliefs, and strengths.
7. To Build Momentum
As a body at rest stays at rest, a body in motion stays in motion. Building momentum in one area, will help you accomplish more in all areas of your life.
8. To Test Your Limits
Until you push yourself, how will you know how far you can go? It is only by testing your limits that you can determine where they truly are. Of course, next time, you can try to exceed those limits.
Push yourself today. See what you can accomplish beyond what you normally do.

A 一杯牛奶的温暖
    一天，一个贫穷的小男孩为了攒够学费正挨家挨户地推销商品。饥寒交迫的他摸遍全身，却只有一角钱。于是他决定向下一户人家讨口饭吃。
　　然而，当一位美丽的年轻女子打开房门的时候，这个小男孩却有点不知所措了。他没有要饭，只乞求给他一口水喝。这位女子看到他饥饿的样子，就倒了一大杯牛奶给他。男孩慢慢地喝完牛奶，问道：“我应该付多少钱？”
　　年轻女子微笑着回答：“一分钱也不用付。我妈妈教导我，施以爱心，不图回报。”男孩说：“那么，就请接受我由衷的感谢吧！”说完，霍华德-凯利就离开了这户人家。此时的他不仅自己浑身是劲儿，而且更加相信上帝和整个人类。本来，他都打算放弃了。
　　数年之后，那位女子得了一种罕见的重病，当地医生对此束手无策。最后，她被转到大城市医治，由专家会诊治疗。大名鼎鼎的霍华德-凯利医生也参加了医疗方案的制定。当他听到病人来自的那个城镇的名字时，一个奇怪的念头霎时间闪过他的脑际。他马上起身直奔她的病房。
　　身穿手术服的凯利医生来到病房，一眼就认出了恩人。回到会诊室后，他决心一定要竭尽所能来治好她的病。从那天起，他就特别关照这个对自己有恩的病人。
　　经过艰苦的努力，手术成功了。凯利医生要求把医药费通知单送到他那里，他看了一下，便在通知单的旁边签了字。当医药费通知单送到她的病房时，她不敢看。因为她确信，治病的费用将会花费她整个余生来偿还。最后，她还是鼓起勇气，翻开了医药费通知单，旁边的那行小字引起了她的注意，她不禁轻声读了出来：
　　“医药费已付：一杯牛奶。”
　　(签名)霍华德-凯利医生
喜悦的泪水溢出了她的眼睛，她默默地祈祷着：谢谢你，上帝，你的爱已通过人类的心灵和双手传播了。”
B
一个人工作到很晚，带着疲惫与愤怒回到家里，却发现5岁大的儿子正在门口等他。 
“爸爸，我可以问你一个问题吗？” 
“当然，什么问题？” 
“爸爸，你一个小时赚多少钱？” 
“这不关你的事。怎么问这样一个问题？”父亲生气地说道。 
“我只是想知道。请告诉我吧，你一个小时赚多少钱？”小男孩乞求地说。 
“真想知道就告诉你吧，我一小时赚20美元。” 
“噢，”男孩说着，低下了头。接着，他抬起头来问：“爸爸，我可以借你10美元钱吗？” 
父亲生气了：“如果你问这个问题，只是为了借钱买无聊的玩具或其他没用的东西，那就赶紧回你的房间睡觉去。想想你怎么会这么自私。我每天工作这么辛苦，得到的竟是这样幼稚愚蠢的举动。” 
小男孩静静地走进自己的房间，关上了门。这个人坐下后，更加为这个男孩的问题生气了。这孩子怎么敢问这样的问题，就为了借些钱呢？大约过了一个小时，他才平静下来了，开始想：也许他真的需要这10美元买什么东西呢，他并不是经常要钱花。 
于是这个人走到小男孩的门口，打开了门。 
“你睡了吗，孩子？”他问。 
“没有呢，爸爸。我醒着，”男孩回答。 
“我在想，可能刚才我对你太严厉了，”父亲说，“经过漫长的一天，我把怒气都发到你身上了。这是你要的10美元。” 
小男孩坐直了身子，笑了：“噢，谢谢爸爸他忍不住呼喊起来。接着，他伸手到枕头底下，拿出一把皱巴巴的钞票。看到男孩已经有钱了，父亲又忍不住要发火。小男孩慢慢地数着钱，然后抬头看着父亲。 
“既然你已经有钱了，为什么还要更多钱？”父亲粗鲁地抱怨说。 
“因为我的钱不够，不过现在够了，”小男孩回答，“爸爸，我现在有20美元了，我可以买你一小时的时间吗？请你明天早点下班，我想和你一起吃晚饭。”
C
水龙头里竟流出啤酒 挪威夫妇感觉像在"天堂"
摘要： 
   挪威西部的一户人家最近发生了一件怪事。当主妇打开水龙头准备刷洗餐具时，却发现水管里哗哗流出的竟然是价格不菲的啤酒。
   挪威西部的一户人家最近发生了一件怪事。当主妇打开水龙头准备刷洗餐具时，却发现水管里哗哗流出的竟然是价格不菲的啤酒。
   据路透社3月13日报道，居住在挪威西部城市克里斯蒂安桑德的冈德森对路透社记者表示：“当我打开水龙头要清洗刀叉时，却发现啤酒从里面流了出来”，“我们还以为我们到了天堂呢”。
   挪威是世界上啤酒价格最贵的地方之一，酒吧出售的0.4升（约合0.7品脱）啤酒，价格大约为50克朗（约合4.3英镑）。冈德森尝试着喝了一些从水管中流出的啤酒，但是觉得味道有点奇怪，而且这些啤酒还没有泡沫。
   报道说，事后证明之所以会发生这种怪事是因为冈德森楼下一个酒吧的工作人员把水管和啤酒管弄混了。这样，酒吧的龙头里流出来的就是自来水

D英国放开赌博业 时钟被"邀"防赌瘾

英国政府上周四表示，在放开对赌博业限制，允许在全国范围新开一些拉斯韦加斯式大赌场的同时，在赌场内挂放钟表将成为预防问题赌博的手段之一。

为了避免让顾客知道自己在赌场里耗了多久，赌场历来不安置钟表，并杜绝让清晨的阳光射进室内。
但周四的赌博法草案规定，政府要采取措施抵制赌"瘾"行为和赌博犯罪。法案规定赌场财务和管理人员必须申请牌照，禁止赌场发放免费饮品，采取措施让赌徒有时间观念。
赌博业委员会说，赌场经营者必须采取措施控制无节制的赌博行为，比如，他们得设置一些场地、安排一些程序，鼓励在游戏中间停下来休息，同时，赌场得让顾客意识到他们在赌场里耗了多久。
一位女发言人说，这些措施包括在墙上挂置时钟，在赌场内放置计时器或警报器等装置，在赌博其间规定休息时间。
赌博业委员同时表示："赌场不得用酒精吸引顾客赌博。"
新的赌博法案将于2007年9月全面生效，届时，除了现有的140个赌场外，政府将再开设17个新赌场，其中包括一个超大型赌场。
据赌博业委员会估计，每年，英国包括彩票在内的赌博营业额是5300万英镑。
负责赌博业的部长泰萨·乔威尔说，赌博业不同于其它行业，应该特别对待。
她说："对一些人来说，赌博也许是一项无害的娱乐活动；但对另一些人来说，它可能成为毁灭一个人一生的毒品。"
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本周三，法国摩天大楼攀登高手阿兰·罗伯特徒手爬上位于巴黎近郊的一幢31层的办公大楼。之后，他要去美国德克萨斯服刑一个星期。
　　罗伯特于去年11月因被指控携带违禁药物和非法侵入罪在休斯顿被捕，当时他正准备攀登46层的“休斯顿第一大楼”。警方说他们认为罗伯特携带了Xanax镇静剂，而罗伯特却说那仅仅是治疗癫痫病的药物。
　　罗伯特说他周三在巴黎爬楼的目的是抗议法庭做出让他服刑的判决。
　　在攀登这幢位于Bagnolet郊区高达400英尺的水银大楼之前，他说：“我实在是不理解他们为什么还以侵入罪指控我。因为那时我并没有爬楼。”罗伯特身穿黄黑相间的紧身外衣，上面印有广告。
　　罗伯特曾征服过70幢世界最高建筑，其中包括艾菲尔铁塔，帝国大厦和吉隆坡的双子楼。而他从来都是不系安全带，徒手攀登。
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今天你会做之前你一直在做的事情。同样的行为，同样的工作，同样的精力投入。或者，你可以推动事情的发展，你可以推自己一把去做得更多。
我们都喜欢住在自己的舒适区里。大部分的人很少愿意跳出舒适区去冒险。对于大部分人来说，生活不过是走过场，例行公事、懈怠松弛、投入最少的努力就好。但是如果你想要达到新的高度，你就需要推自己，你必须全力以赴去工作，你必须挑战自己的极限。
上一次你真正让自己的能力发挥到极致是什么时候？上一次你挑战自己的极限是什么时候？下面是你应该在今天推自己一把的8个原因：
1. 离开自己的舒适区
走出舒适区看看剩下的这个世界。如果你一直做相同的事情，你只会得到同样的结果。
2. 你比你想得更强大
我们都有内心的力量，但很多人没有敲打这种力量。他们习惯于不展示自己的能力，习惯于逆来顺受而不是勇敢无畏地生活着。你其实比你想象得更强大，要确保自己有用到这种能量。
3.学习新东西
获得新技能唯一的办法就是去尝试，可能刚开始几次你也许会失败。但只有这样你才能学习和成长，然后你的新努力会最终成功。
4.让自己处于良好状态
休息的身体会一直在休息中。让你的身体动起来，即便这意味着你得去爬楼梯而不是坐电梯，也要去做，这是保持良好状态的前几步。
5.再多做一点
推自己一把，让今天的你比昨天做得稍微多一些。就算是每天多5分钟的行为或工作随着时间的推移也会累积。想想今天你可以多做一点什么？
6.了解自己
当你推自己的时候，你会更了解自己。毕竟到最后，我们只是在和我们自己竞争。只有充分发挥能力，你才能认识到自己真正的极限、信念和能量。
7. 创造动力
休息的身体会一直在休息中，行动中的身材才能一直保持运动的状态，在某个领域创造动力，可以帮助你在生活中所有的领域完成更多。
8. 挑战你的极限
如果不推自己一把，你怎么能知道自己能走多远？只有测试自己的极限，你才能知道自己的极限真正在那。当然下一次你就可以试着去突破这些极限了。
今天推自己一把吧！看看你可以在平常以外完成多少。

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