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  1. 06/27/2019

    Self-Esteem and Luxury Goods自尊与奢侈品 No.100

    Self-Esteem and Luxury Goods According to a study, lowself-esteem is a big factor in whether a person will buy luxury goods that hemay not be able to afford. For consumers trapped ininstitutionalized poverty or those living paycheck to paycheck, a luxury goodcan go a long way in increasing self-esteem or providing a sense of belonging. A sense ofaccomplishment is yet another reason why some people buy luxury goods. Theywant to reward themselves for their hard work by treating themselves tosomething they typically can't afford. institutionalized(adj) 体制化的   poverty (n) 贫穷   livepaycheck to paycheck 日子拮据、月光族   go along way 大有帮助、大有好处

    15 min

  2. 06/25/2019

    The Irrational Consumer不理智的消费者 No.99

    The Irrational Consumer It’s well known that people don’t behave rationally, and considering the enormous consumer debt Americans have, consumers clearly don’t always act in their best financial interests. Luxury goods are a great example of how irrational we can be; a decent and sturdy handbag can be purchased for $50, yet people will still spend thousands to buy a brand name. It's always been this way and consumers' desire to own the finer things in life will likely never change. rational (adj) 理性的   enormous (adj) 巨大的   sturdy (adj) 结实的   brand name 品牌、名牌

    15 min

  3. 06/23/2019

    Taking on new challenges good for your CV 接受新挑战，简历更好看 No.98

    Taking on new challenges makes yo better on paper Changing jobs at least once every four years can make your resume more attractive to employers for several reasons. For one, it says, ‘I’m willing to try new things and not get too comfortable. But staying at the same job for a long while can make your resume look stagnant and give employers the impression that you lack drive and don’t enjoy learning new things. Candidates who have not changed jobs in a decade or more run the risk of being considered stuck and afraid of change, and perhaps even‘wedded to the company.' take on 承担、接受    stagnant （adj） 停滞不前的、无发展的    drive （n） 干劲、冲劲 run the riskof… 冒着。。。的风险     stuck（adj） 困住    bewedded to… 献身于。。。

    16 min

  4. 06/22/2019

    Why stay?不急于跳槽的原因。No.97

    Whystay? In fact, staying for ten years or more on a job can be a positive thing, if you've gained seniority and leadership opportunities and have more say in the company. It might say to potential employers that you're dependable and loyal. A worker who constantly switches jobs or starts new ventures may have difficulty getting jobs in the future, because employers have to invest resources to train a worker, and that investment is lost if the worker leaves the company. seniority (n) 资历、级别高   say (n) 发言权   venture (n) 冒险项目、公司

    11 min

  5. 06/19/2019

    Kids Aren't So Great For Your Relationship孩子影响夫妻关系 No.96

    Kids Aren't So Great For Your Relationship Many couples think that having kids will bring them closer, enhance their relationship and make it stronger, because they now get to bond over a little person that they created. But the facts don't exactly back this line of thinking up. As Dr. Ellen Walker explained in Psychology Today, “Marital satisfaction rates actually plummet after the birth of the first child." Accordingto a study, 70 percent of couples experience a“significant slump” in the quality of their relationship within the first three years of the birth of their first child. This can be due to sleeplessness, unrealistic expectations, and the fact that clashing ideas about how to raise a child can sometimes drive a couple apart. enhance(v) 提高、增进   over (prep) 由于   back…up 支持    marital (adj) 婚姻的    plummet(v) 暴跌   slump (n) 骤降   clashing (adj) 冲突的   apart (adv) 分开

    15 min

  6. 06/16/2019

    To Carry on the Family Name and Values传宗接代 No.95

    To Carry on the Family Name and Values There are plenty of people out there who want to carry on the family name and the family values. Of course, this tends to apply to the father's family name, but the point is that many prospective parents want to continue the historic family lineage. They find joy in knowing that their child will bear their last name and keep the family going. Again, this is all based around societal customs. prospective(adj) 可能成为的    lineage (n) 家系、家族   bear (v) 持有、带有

    13 min

  7. 06/15/2019

    Cost of living生活成本 No.94

    Cost of Living The higher cost of living is the first disadvantage that people typically think of when considering moving to a city.    Major cities always have a higher cost of living than the surrounding suburbs, and cities like San Francisco and New York routinely have the highest costs of living inthe U.S.    Normal living expenses such as rent and utilities tend to be higher in big cities and you may have additional living expenses you wouldn’t have in the suburbs such as parking permits and laundry.    Food, drinks, tobacco products, and gasoline are also more expensive in  major cities.   routinely (adv) 毫不意外地    utility(n) 公共事业   permit (n) 许可证    laundry (n) 洗衣店、洗衣房   tobacco(n) 烟草

    12 min

  8. 06/14/2019

    Public transportation 公共交通 No.93

    Public Transportation The public transportation system in major cities is a good alternative to driving yourself and dealing with the traffic and parking situation.    Cities have trains or subways, buses, and plenty of taxis and ride sharing drivers so you can get where you need to go.    Many public transportation options such as the bus and train are very affordable and free you of the hassle of driving.  It is possible to live without a car in most major cities.   alternative (n)可供选择的事物   free someone of… 使某人摆脱。。。

    15 min
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