那些陪伴我成长的英语书
The English books that grew with me
I was introduced to the English language at a young age, ever since I was three.
我很小的时候就接触到了英语，从三岁起，我就从学习新单词和短语表达中找到了乐趣。
I found joy in learning new words and expressions. I was fascinated by the idea that I was learning a way of expressing myself using a language from a different culture and by the thought of actually using it to communicate with the locals someday when I travelled abroad to see the world.
我在学习新单词和新表达方式的过程中找到了乐趣，我沉迷于自己正在学习一种用不同文化的语言表达自己的方式。我想着，万一有一天能出国去看世界时，我就能用这种语言真正地与当地人进行交流。
Growing up, I always loved reading, understanding English granted me the power to comprehend foreign classics that astonished and enlightened me, guiding my way through childhood by giving me insights into the principles of life.
在我的成长过程中，我一直都喜欢阅读，对英语的学习使我有能力理解外国的经典作品，这些作品给我带来了震撼和启迪，让我领悟到人生的道理，指引我走过童年。
At first, I just read fairy tales that appealed to kids like Hansel and Gretel, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Red Shoes.
起初，我只是读一些吸引孩子们的童话故事，如《韩赛尔与格莱特》《美女与野兽》《小红帽》和《红鞋子》。
These stories filled my world with wonder. The creative plots, life lessons, and often beautiful visions of the world enchanted my imagination.
这些故事让我的世界充满惊奇，让我的想象力再度被那些故事中富有创意的情节、人生道理以及对外面世界的美好憧憬深深吸引。
Slowly, there weren’t exactly kids my age who sought the same knowledge,so I studied with students one to two grades higher than me,which caused things to be hard for me at first as I found rote learning relatively ineffective and tedious.It wasn’t long before I was barely keeping up with the pace of the class.However,I weren’t giving up that easily.
慢慢地，当我的同龄人中已经没有人和我一起学习英语后，我只能跟比我高一到两个年级的同学们一起学习。之前的骄傲显得那么可笑，一开始的我，因为还是用之前死记硬背的方法，学习变得有些吃力起来。
Starting from pure interest to finding a strong passion in this field, now I speak English whenever I can and practically practise it in my sleeps.
从纯粹的以英语为兴趣爱好，到想要在英语学习领域持续深耕，保持学习热情，我抓住了一切能说英语和练习英语的机会，有好几次，甚至连做梦都在练习。
Books were my first teachers in English, and they remain my most trusted companions.
书籍是我的英语启蒙老师，也是我最信任的伙伴。
Through reading, I not only learned the language, but also how to think critically, empathize, and connect with people from all walks of life.
通过阅读，我不仅学会了一门语言，还领悟到如何批判性思考、同理心以及与各样的人产生共鸣。
As the years passed, my reading tastes expanded. Then came poems like “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost and "My Shadow" by Robert Louis Stevenson, showing me a whole new aspect of the power of words to convey profound emotions and meanings in just a few lines.
随着岁月的流逝，我的阅读品位也在不断提高。罗伯特-弗罗斯特（Robert Frost）的《未走的路》（The Road Not Taken）和罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森（Robert Louis Stevenson）的《我的影子》（My Shadow）等诗歌让我看到了文字的全新力量，它能在短短几行字中传达深刻的情感和含义。
Soon, novels began filling my bookshelf. Classic works such as Jane Eyre, Anne of Green Gables, Pride and Prejudice and Oliver Twist are among my favorites that became my windows into new worlds.Each filled with characters who faced their hardships and overcame them with courage and determination. Their stories mirrored my struggles in learning English and reminded me that doubt can turn into success through perseverance .
不久，我的书架上开始摆满了小说。《简-爱》、《绿山墙的安妮》、《傲慢与偏见》和《奥利弗-忒斯特》等经典作品都是我的最爱，它们成为我打开新世界的窗口。
Each filled with characters who faced their hardships and overcame them with courage and determination.
每个故事中的人物都面临着各自的困难，但最终都以勇气和决心战胜了困难。
Their stories mirrored my struggles in learning English and reminded me that doubt can turn into success through perseverance.
在这些故事里，我不仅看到自己在学习英语过程中的挣扎，还时刻提醒着自己：只有通过坚持不懈的努力，才能将怀疑变成成功。
The dream I had of speaking English fluently and mastering it that once seemed so distant, began to take root and grow. It wasn’t just about acquiring a new skill but also about unlocking a world of knowledge and opportunities.
我曾一度觉得掌握一口流利英语的梦想遥不可及，但现在它已经开始生根发芽。学习英语不再只是为了掌握一种语言技能，而是为我打开了一个充满知识和机遇的新世界。
My passion for learning English has expanded to a thirst for knowledge in other fields as well, from popular science periodicals such as How It Works to research papers on technology and robotics.
随着英语能力不断提高，我对学习的热情也扩展到了想要利用这门“工具语言”去阅读《万物》（英文版名为《How it Works》）这样的杂志，从而学习技术和机器人领域的研究论文。
Learning English takes time, effort,
and a great deal of patience.
学习英语需要时间、努力和极大的耐心。
The path to mastering English isn't a straight one.
Every setback only strengthened my resolve.
掌握英语的道路并不平坦。
但每一次挫折都坚定了我的决心。
I'm now proud to say that I'm not only fluent in English, but also able to use it as a powerful tool in my academic pursuits.
现在我可以自豪地说，
我不仅能说一口流利的英语，
而且还能把它作为学习的有力工具。
I am thankful for the journey I’ve had，
I look forward to seeing what the future has in store！
感谢这一路英语学习之旅，
我对未来充满期待！
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来源|AP国际课程中心
撰稿| 高二 1班 吕一菲
图片来源| 作者供图、网络图片
内容审核|魏华 马国军 徐佳
