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开始练这一级 →My father works in a bank and often talks about his young colleagues.我爸爸在一家银行工作，经常谈起他那些年轻的同事。 His counterpart in another city sends him a report every Friday.他在另一座城市的对等负责人每周五给他发一份报告。 Last month they discussed a plan for a new online service.上个月他们讨论了一个新的在线服务方案。 The plan was written in a hurry, and some numbers were not typed correctly.这份方案写得很急，有些数字没有打对。 The staff were angry about the mistakes, and the manager had to calm them down.员工对这些错误很生气，经理只好安抚他们。
That week the news showed a riot in a city far away.那一周的新闻播出了远方一座城市的骚乱。 My father watched it amid his lunch break and felt worried.我爸爸在午休时看到了这条新闻，心里很担心。 He said both sides must concede something to reach peace.他说双方都必须让步，才能实现和平。 A small concession from each side can save many lives.每一方做出一点小小的让步，就能挽救许多生命。 He also told me that a good trader must keep calm and think clearly.他还告诉我，一个好的交易员必须保持冷静、思路清楚。
My mother is planning her retirement next year.我妈妈正在计划明年退休。 She wants to travel and finally read all the books she has bought.她想去旅行，还想终于把买的书都读完。 My parents' engagement lasted only six months before they married.我父母订婚仅六个月后就结婚了。 I cannot envisage my life without their daily advice.我无法想象没有他们每日建议的生活。 Still, I know I must learn to stand on my own feet.不过我知道，我必须学会自己独立站住脚。
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