英语短篇美文
英语短篇美文1
One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyers office.
Apparently, they are there to file a divorce.
Lawyer was very puzzled, after having a chat with them, he got their story.
This couple had been quarreling all their 40 over years of marriage nothing ever seems to go right.
They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing.
Now, all their children have already grown up, have their own family, theres nothing else the old couple have to worry about, all they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce.
Lawyer was having a hard time trying to get the papers done, because he felt that after 40 years of marriage at the age of 70, he couldnt understand why the old couple would still wants a divorce.
While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband.
I really love you, but I really cant carry on anymore, Im sorry. Its OK, I understand. said the husband.
Looking at this, the lawyer suggested a dinner together, just three of them, wife thought, why not, since they are still going be friends.
At the dining table, there was a silence of awkwardness.
The first dish was roasted chicken, immediately, the old man took the drumstick for the old lady.
Take this, its your favorite.
Looking at this, the lawyer thought maybe theres still a chance, but the wife was frowning when she answer.
This is always the problem, you always think so highly of yourself, never thought about how I feel, dont you know that I hate drumsticks Little did she know that, over the years, the husband have been trying all ways to please her, little did she know that drumsticks was the husbands favorite.
Little did he know that she never thought he understand her at all, little did he know that she hates drumsticks even though all he wants is the best for her.
That night, both of them couldnt sleep, toss and turn, tosss and turn.
After hours, the old man couldnt take it anymore, he knows that he still loves her, and he cant carry on life without her, he wants her back, he wants to tell her, he is sorry, he wanted to tell her, I love you.
He picks up the phone, started dialing her number.
Ringing never stops.
He never stop dialing.
On the other side, she was sad, she couldnt understand how come after all these years, he still doesnt understand her at all, she loves him a lot, but she just cant take it any- more.
Phones ringing, she refuses to answer knowing that its him.
Whats the point of talking now that its over.
I have asked for it and now.
I want to keep it this way, if not I will lose face.
She thought.
Phone still ringing.
She has decided to pull out the cord.
Little did she remember, he had heart problems.
The next day, she received news that he had passed away.
She rushed down to his apartment, saw his body, lying on the couch still holding on to the phone.
He had a heart attack when he was still trying to get thru her phone line.
As sad as she could be.
She will have to clear his belongings.
When she was looking thru the drawers, she saw this insurance policy, dated from the day they got married, beneficiary is her.
Together in that file theres this note.
To my dearest wife, by the time you are reading this, Im sure Im no longer around, I bought this policy for you, though the amount is only $100k, I hope it will be able to help me continue my promise that I have made when we got married, I might not be around anymore, I want this amount of money to continue taking care of you, just like the way I will if I could have live longer.
I want you to know I will always be around, by your side.
I love you.
Tears flowed like river.
When you love someone, let them know.
You never know what will happen the next minute.
Learn to build a life together.
Learn to love each other for who they are,Not what they are.
英语短篇美文2
Television the most pervasive and persuasive of modern technologies，marked by rapid change and growth is moving into a new era，an era of extraordinary sophistication and versatility，which promises to reshape our lives and our world. It is an electronic revolution of sorts，made possible by the marriage of television and computer technologies.
The word television，derived from its Greek (tele：distant) and Latin(visio：sight) roots，can literally be interpreted as sight from a distance. Very simply put，it works in this way：through a sophisticated system of electronics，television provides the capability of converting an image(focused on a special photoconductive plate within a camera) into electronic impulses，which can be sent through a wire or cable. These impulses，when fed into a receiver (television set)，can then be electronically reconstituted into that same image.
Television is more than just an electronic system，however. It is a means of expression，as well as a vehicle for communication，and as such becomes a powerful tool for reaching other human beings. The field of television can be divided into two categories determined by its means of transmission. First，there is broadcast television，which reaches the masses through broad-based airwave transmission of television signals. Second，there is nonbroadcast television，which provides for the needs of individuals or specific interest groups through controlled transmission techniques.
Traditionally，television has been a medium of the masses. We are most familiar with broadcast television because it has been with us for about thirty-seven years in a form similar to what exists today. During those years，it has been controlled，for the most part，by the broadcast networks，ABC，NBC，and CBS，who have been the major purveyors of news，information，and entertainment. These giants of broadcasting have actually shaped not only television but our perception of it as well. We have come to look upon the picture tube as a source of entertainment，placing our role in this dynamic medium as the passive viewer.
英语短篇美文3
青春不是年华，而是心境；青春不是桃面、丹唇、柔膝，而是深沉的意志，恢宏的想象，炙热的恋情；青春是生命的`深泉在涌流。
青春气贯长虹，勇锐盖过怯弱，进取压倒苟安。如此锐气，二十后生而有之，六旬男子则更多见。年岁有加，并非垂老，理想丢弃，方堕暮年。
岁月悠悠，衰微只及肌肤；热忱抛却，颓废必致灵魂。忧烦，惶恐，丧失自信，定使心灵扭曲，意气如灰。
无论年届花甲，拟或二八芳龄，心中皆有生命之欢乐，奇迹之诱惑，孩童般天真久盛不衰。人人心中皆有一台天线，只要你从天上人间接受美好、希望、欢乐、勇气和力量的信号，你就青春永驻，风华常存。
一旦天线下降，锐气便被冰雪覆盖，玩世不恭、自暴自弃油然而生，即使年方二十，实已垂垂老矣；然则只要树起天线，捕捉乐观信号，你就有望在八十高龄告别尘寰时仍觉年轻。
【英语短篇美文】相关文章：
简单英语美文短篇04-30
英语短篇阅读美文04-30
英语美文短篇摘抄05-01
英语美文短篇摘抄的内容04-30
英语短篇美文摘抄04-30
英语简单美文短篇摘抄04-21
英语美文短篇7篇04-21
英语短篇美文3篇11-03
英语短篇美文摘抄05-09