《英語小達人》奮斗篇：創造屬于你自己的成功
來源：育路教育網發布時間：2011-08-17
Creating Your Own Success
The year was 1993 and due to the recession people were losing their jobs and their homes.Katy Stiles was one of these people. She had to find a cheaper apartment and figure out a way to get back on her feet. Katy was a talented graphic designer and should have had no problem ？nding work， but no one was hiring.
She decided to start her own business. She sent a proposal to Focus， an agency that helps people start up small businesses. The agency is funded by the government and doesn‘t require its clients to pay any fees for their services. This was great news for Katy.
She had sessions with a counselor who gave her information on ？nance planning， writing a strong business plan and instructed her on good business practices.
Now Katy has a successful graphic design company that gives its client‘s fantastic results. Katy had the talent but not the skills to make her own business. With a little help from the right people， Katy has been successful in meeting her goal！
創造屬于你的成功
一九九三年時，因為經濟衰退，許多人丟了飯碗、妻離子散，凱蒂史提爾就是其中一
人。她得找間便宜的公寓，想辦法重新振作。凱蒂是個有天分的平面設計師，本來找工作應
該是不成問題的，可是卻沒人肯雇用她。
她決定自己創業，她向一家專門在幫人開創小型企業的機構“焦點”提案，“焦點”是一個政府基金會，因此他們的服務并不需要客戶付任何費用，這對凱蒂來說是個好消息。
她與一位顧問開了十五次會，顧問提供她許多資訊，如財務規劃、撰寫有力的企業計劃書，并指導她哪些才是好的企業實例。
現在，凱蒂的平面設計公司很成功，帶給顧客出色的結果。凱蒂雖然有天分，但卻沒有創業的技能，找對人幫上一些忙，凱蒂終于能夠成功達成目標！
1.due to 由于
Her absence was due to the blizzard. 由于暴風雪，所以她沒出席。
2 recession n. 經濟衰退
Many factories closed down during the period of economic recession. 經濟衰退期間，許多工廠倒閉。
3 figure out 想出
I will figure out a gift for my mother-in-law. 我得想出要送給婆婆的禮物。
4 back on one‘s feet 好轉
How nice to see you back on your feet so soon. 我們很高興看到你康復得這么快。
5 talented adj. 有天分的
She‘s a talented musician. 她是個有天分的音樂家。
6 graphic adj. 圖的
Ray works as a graphic designer. 雷是平面設計師。
7 designer n. 設計師
Paul is now a world famous fashion designer. 保羅現在是世界有名的服裝設計師。
8 hire v. 雇用
We hired a driver to take us on a tour of Rome. 我們雇用司機載我們在羅馬觀光。
9 proposal n. 提案
The proposal got no attention. 這項提案未獲得注意。
10 agency n. 中介公司
Jim found a condo through a real estate agency. 吉姆通過房地產公司找到一間獨棟公寓。
11 start up 創立
Her business started up in the 30‘s. 她的公司成立于三十年代。
12 v. fund 贊助
Who‘s funding the plan？ 誰在贊助這個企劃？
13 require v. 需要
A copy of your I.D. card is required for the application. 申請時需要身份證復印件。
14 n. client客戶
Tony‘s on his way to meet a client. 托尼正在拜訪客戶的途中。
15 fee n. 費用
They charge a small service fee. 他們收取少許服務費。
16 service n. 服務
That firm is noted for its fi ne service. 那家公司以良好的服務聞名。
17 session n. 會議
The committee held a session to discuss the proposed bill. 委員會召開會議討論提議的法案。
18 counselor n. 顧問
Tracy‘s a financial counselor to the Prime Minister. 特雷西是首相的財務顧問。
19 finance n. 財務
The bank‘s finances have improved. 這家銀行的財務狀況已有改善。
20 planning n. 規劃
Jason studied city planning in college. 杰森在大學讀的是城市規劃。
21 business plan n. 經營企劃
The board of directors has not approved the new business plan. 董事會不同意新的事業計劃。
22 instruct v. 告訴
My agent has instructed me that I still owe you 200 dollars. 我的經紀人告訴我，我還欠你兩百美元。
23 practice n. 實務
He promised the idea would work in practice. 他保證這個點子將會實現。
24fantastic adj. 很好的
That is really a fantastic show！ 這真是場精彩的表演！
25 result n. 結果
We‘re waiting for the result of the exam. 我們在等考試結果。
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