2011年12月作文范文Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will.doc

The plane for London was supposed to take off at midnight, but it was delayed 45 minutes by tbe snow storm.I completed my course in mechanical engineering in the University of California. 1. put off=delay=postpone Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong WillThere is a prevalent joke around young people saying that quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world, and Ive done it hundreds of times.This seemingly funny statement ironically reflects the fact that the determination of most youngsters is often started with enthusiasm, but the passion becomes increasingly weaker each day, and then diminishes as if there has been no such thing at all. It is obvious that their failure in quitting smoking and decline of determination are all ascribed/attributed to their lack of will. Initially=First, every success involves several stages of setbacks and risks, and we need to summon up our will to conquer them. Moreover, there are enormous temptations in our path of pursuit of success. For instance, when we plan to quit smoking, our roommates may smoke freely in front of us; when we are eager to keep fit, our close friends may invite us to have late night snacks. On these occasions, only strong will can assist/help us to resist the temptation, and persist in chasing our goals until we triumphantly realize them. In short/In conclusion a dream will come true if we do have a strong will. As an old famous proverb goes, Where there is a will, there is a way. Let us bear this motto in mind no matter how many thunders and thorns are on our roads ahead, then we will be successful with such precious and powerful spirit.1. be on cloud nine =2=32. be over the moon=3. be on top of the world =4. be thrilled =be excited 5. be obliged to sb. for sth. =thank sb. for sth.=be grateful to sb. for sth. / I was obliged to do so. = I was forced to do so. = I had no _choice/option/ alternative _ (3) but to do so. =I had to do so. 6. encounter sb. = run across/run into=come across sb. 7. be furious with sb. =be rather angry=be indignant=hit the roof=fly into a rage/passion/temper =lose ones temper 8. sth. be popular with sb. = sth. appeal to sb. 9. take part in =participate in extracurricular activities=