1、從文章中學到的
? ? ? ? 每個人都不一樣，有自己的性格。正是不同的性格使得我們區別于他人，當然你也可以改變自己的性格向更好的方面發展努力。
2、怦然心動的單詞
? combination? n.
[U] the act of combining or state of being combined 聯合；合作；結合；
Collocations:
make a combination 形成組合
a fixed combination 固定搭配
in combination (with) 聯合，與……合作
sum up
give a statement of the main points (a report, a speech, a trial, etc.) 總結
be composed of sth.
be formed from 由……組成；由……構成
fall into
be divided into 分成
emotional? a.
connected with one’s feelings and one’s ability to control them 感情（上）的；情緒（上）的
respond? vi.
[(by, to, with)] do sth. in answer; say or write (sth.) in reply [常與by、to或with連用] 響應，有反應；
?CF: answer, reply & respond
這三個詞作為動詞都有“回答”之意。
answer所回答的內容可能是表示同意、反對或提供有關情況，在較廣泛的意義上可針對任何人所講的話或所做的事作出反應。例如：
*I asked him several questions, but he never answered.
reply所回答的是針對問題的陳述或聲明。例如：
*She replied that she would try to help him.
respond通常指對號召、指責、請求等作出反應，也指一般口頭或書面的回答或對某人行動的反應。例如：
*Many young people responded heartily to the call of the government.
throw a party
arrange or give (a party, dinner, etc.) 請客（吃飯）；舉行（聚會等）
keep sth. to oneself
cause sth. to remain known only to oneself 對……秘而不宣，不把……講出來
observe? vt.
watch with careful attention 觀察，監視，觀測
e.g. They did not observe Mary come in and go upstairs.
As a child, he liked to observe the behaviour of insects.
他小時候喜歡觀察昆蟲的習性。
handle? vt.
deal with; control; pick up, touch, or feel with the hands 對付，控制；觸；摸；碰；拿
e.g. The Chair of our department handled the matter rather carefully.
Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle other people.
有些人在電腦方面很出色，但不知道如何與他人相處。
reveal? vt.
make known sth. that was previously secret or unknown 展現，顯露（出）
e.g. A survey of the British diet has revealed that a growing number of people are overweight.
His selfless spirit is revealed in every thing he does.
他無私的精神表現在各個方面。
company? n.
[U] the people with whom a person spends time 常在一起的熟朋友
e.g. She would be grateful for their company on the drive back.
I travelled in the company of two teachers all across Europe.
我和兩個老師為伴，游遍了整個歐洲。
influence vt. & n.
have an effect on (a person or their behaviour ), esp. in causing or persuading sb. to act in a particular way but without the use of direct force or command 影響（某人或其行為），對……起作用；影響力；作用
e.g. He promised to use his influence with the chairman to get me the job.
Children are easily influenced by their peer.
孩子很容易受同輩影響。
Collocations:
exert influence on … 對……施加影響
strengthen one’s influence 加強影響力
under sb.’s influence 在某人的影響下
under the influence of … 在……的影響下
outside influences 外界的影響
entertaining? a.
amusing and interesting 有趣的，娛樂的，使人愉快的
e.g. The average reader will probably find such stories silly but entertaining.
I like programs that are active, creative and entertaining.
我喜歡活潑、有創造力、娛樂性強的電視節目。
at work
having a particular influence or effect 在起作用
e.g. It is important to understand the powerful economic and social forces at work behind their actions.
Is this plain bad luck or is it law of nature at work?
這完全是運氣背呢，還是自然法則在起作用呢？
in fact
really actually 事實上，實際上
e.g. In fact, that is the reason why I’m here to see you.
He seems very serious, but in fact he has a good sense of humor.
他看上去很嚴肅，其實他十分幽默。
inherit? vt.
receive (qualities of mind or body) from one’s parents, grandmother or grandfather, etc. 經遺傳而得到（性格、身體特征）
e.g. We inherit from our parents many of our physical characteristics.
From her mother she inherited warmth of nature.
她從母親那兒秉承了熱情的性格。
aspect? n.
[C] a particular side of a many-sided situation, idea, plan, etc. （事態、想法、計劃等的某個）方面
e.g. The rise in crime is one of the negative aspects of the situation.
To be competent in his field, he must develop knowledge of this aspect.
為了使自己能勝任所從事工作，他必須增加這方面知識。
Collocations:
a serious aspect 嚴重性
from an aspect 從一個方面
in an aspect 在一方面
circumstance n.
circumstance
[C usu. pl.] a fact, condition, or event concerned with and influencing another event, person, or course of action [一般用復數]情形；條件；狀況，境況
e.g. Under no circumstances should you lend him any money.
Work will begin on Monday if circumstances permit.
如果情況允許，工作從星期一開始。
Collocations:
in/under no circumstances 決不；無論如何都不
in/under the circumstances 既然這樣；在這種情況下
surround? vt.
be all around on every side 環繞，圍繞，圍住
e.g. The enemy soldiers were surrounded by us for three days and finally they surrendered.
Antarctica is the continent that surrounds the South Pole.
南極洲是圍繞著南極的一塊大陸。
have an impact on
have a strong impression or effect on 對……有影響（起作用）
e.g. They expect the meeting to have a great impact on the future of the country.
There’s no question that the ads had a real impact on the public.
毫無疑問，這些廣告對公眾確實產生了影響。
complicated? a.
difficult to understand or deal with 復雜的，費解的；棘手的
e.g. Though it is a complicated problem, I think we can handle it on our own.
He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已學會恰當地應付各種復雜局面。
affect vt.
cause some result or change in; influence 影響
e.g. More than seven million people were affected by drought last year.
The musical team’s performance was affected by the heavy rain.
這個樂隊的演出受到了大雨的影響。
CF: influence & affect
這兩個詞作為動詞都有“影響”之意。
influence指通過勸說、催促、舉例或行動等間接途徑對人的思想、品質、行為或對其成長等產生影響，也可表示對一種形勢局面的左右。這種影響可以是好的，也可以是壞的，但經常是不易察覺的，是潛移默化的。例如：
*The judge was never influenced in his decision by his sympathies or prejudices.
affect指通過某事物本身直接顯現影響，具有某種促進因素，足以引起人或事物的反應。當其賓語是人時，常表示心智或情感上的波動，以及健康情況的變化。這種影響多為消極的，通常是能夠察覺到的。例如：
*Smoking affects health.
positive a.
often apprec leading to practical action; constructive 〖常褒〗積極的；有助益的；建設性的
e.g. We must turn negative factors into positive ones.
You’ll have to make a positive decision, not just let things slide.
你必須作出積極的決定，而不是聽其自然。
harmful a.
[(to)] causing or likely to cause harm [常與to連用]（對……）有害的；致傷的
e.g. Too much salt can be harmful to a young baby.
The harmful effects of tobacco had long been documented in textbooks.
煙草的有害作用早已見諸教科書。
exert vt.
use (strength, skill, etc.) to gain a desired result 運用（力量、技巧等以達到某預期的結果）
e.g. My wife’s been exerting a lot of pressure on me to change my job.
He exerted all his influence to make us accept his plan.
他動用了他所有的影響力使我們接受他的計劃。
Collocations:
exert all one’s strength 使出全身力氣
exert influence on … 對……施加影響
exert oneself 努力；盡力
negative? a.
without any active, useful, or helpful qualities 消極的；非建設性的
e.g. Why does the media present such a negative view of this splendid city?
She’s got such a negative attitude that it’s depressing to be with her.
她總是這樣消極，跟她在一起真沒勁。
growth? n.
[C] the process or rate of growing and developing 生長；發育；長成；發展
e.g. There has been a 50% growth in the market for home computers.
The government will do everything in its power to stimulate economic growth.
政府將竭盡全力去刺激經濟發展。
on the other hand
(used for comparing different things or ideas) as an opposite point in the argument 另一方面……； 從另一方面來說
e.g. That’s quite true, but on the other hand, we have to think of our priorities.
On the one hand, I’d like to take a vacation in July, but on the other hand, I don’t want to miss the conference in mid-July.
一方面我想在七月休假，另一方面我又不想錯過七月中旬的那個會。
satisfied a.
pleased because sth. has happened in the way that you want, or because you have achieved sth. 滿意的；滿足的
e.g. The public is not satisfied with light entertainment anymore.
I made many preparatory experiments in secret, and have been satisfied with them.
我悄悄地做了幾次試驗，試驗的結果，我十分滿意。
at least
(used for lessening the force or certainty of sth. said) anyway, in any case（用于縮小所談之事的確實性）無論如何； 不管怎樣； 反正
e.g. Preparations for the conference would occupy at least half a month.
Many large companies are involved in at least one joint venture.
許多大型公司至少擁有一個合資企業。
along with
together with 跟……一起
e.g. The baby’s mother escaped from the fire along with two other children.
He packed an atlas along with other books.
他把一本地圖冊和其他書堆在一起。
be determined to
be resolute to 決心做；決意（做）
e.g. We recognized the quality problem and were determined to fix it.
He was determined to seek for a building more suited to their needs.
他決心另找一座更適合他們需要的房子。
3、最喜歡的句子
? ? ? ? ? ? A? person's? personality? is? composed? of? many? elements.these? elements? ,in? general,? fall? into? three categories-emotional,social,and? intellectual.
? ? ? ? ? ? 一個人性格的形成是多方面的，包括情感，社交，智力因素。
4、遇到的困難
? ? ? ? ? 在文章理解上還是有那么一點點困難
5、語伴給我的建議
? ? ? ? 注意積累生詞，讀單詞注意看音標正確閱讀
6、我的感悟收獲
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