JUST ASK | 成长不烦恼
本文作者： DALE FOX
Q Dear Dale, I like reading English novels. My English teacher said it is a good idea to make notes in the margins (页边缘) of the books while reading. However, I don’t like marking the books. I got in an argument with my mother over this. What should I do? Mikaze A Dear Mikaze, We’re all brought up to believe that we should always follow our elders’ wishes. But sometimes, our opinions don’t match those of our parents or teachers. So, when this happens, what should we do? When we want to get our point across to someone else, the best way to do it is to offer a reasonable (合理的) explanation. This is usually the most effective (有效的) way to get others to agree with our opinions. On the other hand, arguing is normally the worst way. In your case, you should explain why you don’t believe in writing on the pages of books. For example, you may think that something so special as a book shouldn’t be written on. Or you might just think that it’s easier to write notes in a notebook instead. Whatever the reason, if you present your reasons in a clear and sensible (明智的) way, your parents and teacher should understand your opinion. As for the suggestion of making notes, your teacher makes a good point. Writing down notes while we read a book is a very good way to learn more about it. However, you should find your own way to do this if you don’t agree with your teacher’s advice. You could download an electronic version (版本) of the book and make notes on your phone, or simply write your thoughts down on a piece of paper. And while we should listen to our elders’ advice, sometimes we ourselves can be just as wise. Dale |  |
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