掛上聖誕襪 來收禮物囉！The History of Christmas Stockings

This essay embodies my opinion on cultural differences.
這篇文章具體表達出我對文化差異的看法。

Some people can always assess a situation with great clarity.
有些人總是能以清晰的思路來判斷情況。

Since Jerome bought such an expensive stereo
system, it’s not surprising the clarity is so good.
由於傑洛姆買的音響系統是如此昂貴，因此它的音質有絕佳的清晰度一點也不讓人意外。

The band’s music has an enduring appeal.
那個樂團的音樂擁有歷久不衰的吸引力。

Jerry has been plagued with heart problems since he 
was a child. 
傑瑞從小就為心臟方面的問題所苦。

 My niece was plaguing me with a lot of questions, 
but I just wanted to take a rest after work.
我姪女用很多問題一直糾纏著我，但我下班後只想休息一
下。

 The Plague claimed millions of lives in Europe mainly 
in the 14th century. 
14 世紀時，黑死病在歐洲奪走了數百萬條人命。
 

Ned looks forward to the prospect of being admitted to his favorite college.
奈德期待能獲得錄取就讀他最喜歡的大學。

This four-day course is designed to improve your career prospects.
這個為期 4 天的課程設計的目的就是要讓你在職場更有前途。

The economic depression of the 1930s saw a huge increase in people prospecting for gold in the US.
美國三○年代的經濟大蕭條，想要探勘黃金的人大幅增加。

After reading the letter, David crumpled it up and tossed it into the fire.
大衛看完信之後，就把信揉成一團丟到火裡去了。

I tossed and turned in bed last night, wondering why my girlfriend would leave me.
我昨晚輾轉難眠，一直在想我女友為何要離我而去。

Paul threw an empty bottle in the trash can with a quick toss.
保羅迅速地將一個空瓶子扔進垃圾桶裡。

The venue of the contest was decided with a toss of a coin.
比賽的場地是以擲硬幣決定的。

The teacher tossed a coin to decide which team would go first.
老師擲硬幣來決定哪一隊先開始。

The charitable foundation is raising money for 
victims of the earthquake. 
該慈善基金會目前正為地震受災戶募捐。

Cement is a very common material used in the 
construction of buildings, bridges, and so on.
水泥是一種很常見的材料，會用於建造建築物、橋樑等。

A good friendship is cemented in sincerity and honesty.
真摯和誠實是能強固友誼的基石。

Dr. Watson is one of the most prominent scientists in the United States.
華生博士是美國最重要的科學家之一。

Richard has large eyes and a prominent nose. 
理查有一對大眼睛及一個引人注目的鼻子。

A growing number of households have access to the internet.
越來越多的家庭都能上網。

Juice blenders and coffee makers are examples of household appliances.
果汁機和咖啡機都是家電用品的範例。

The famous singer is a household name all over the world.
這位著名歌手在全世界都是家喻戶曉的人物。

The store is offering large discounts; I just bought six pairs of silk stockings for the price of one.
這家店的折扣超優惠；我剛在那裡用一雙的錢買了六雙絲襪。
 

 The plight of the poor laborers has aroused concern. 
貧苦勞工的困境已引起了關懷。

Charlie smoked like a chimney all night, worrying about his missing daughter.
查理整晚菸抽個不停，擔心他失蹤的女兒。