《英语小达人 每天10分钟--奋斗篇》连载
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 finding 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 finance 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!
创造属于你的成功
一九九三年时，因为经济衰退，许多人丢了饭碗、妻离子散，凯蒂史提尔就是其中一
人。她得找间便宜的公寓，想办法重新振作。凯蒂是个有天分的平面设计师，本来找工作应
该是不成问题的，可是却没人肯雇用她。
她决定自己创业，她向一家专门在帮人开创小型企业的机构“焦点”提案，“焦点”是一个政府基金会，因此他们的服务并不需要客户付任何费用，这对凯蒂来说是个好消息。
她与一位顾问开了十五次会，顾问提供她许多资讯，如财务规划、撰写有力的企业计划书，并指导她哪些才是好的企业实例。
现在，凯蒂的平面设计公司很成功，带给顾客出色的结果。凯蒂虽然有天分，但却没有创业的技能，找对人帮上一些忙，凯蒂终于能够成功达成目标！
1.due to 由于
Her absence was due to the blizzard. 由于暴风雪，所以她没出席。
2 recession n. 经济衰退
Many factories closed down during the period of economic recession. 经济衰退期间，许多工厂倒闭。
3 figure out 想出
I will figure out a gift for my mother-in-law. 我得想出要送给婆婆的礼物。
4 back on one’s feet 好转
How nice to see you back on your feet so soon. 我们很高兴看到你康复得这么快。
5 talented adj. 有天分的
She’s a talented musician. 她是个有天分的音乐家。
6 graphic adj. 图的
Ray works as a graphic designer. 雷是平面设计师。
7 designer n. 设计师
Paul is now a world famous fashion designer. 保罗现在是世界有名的服装设计师。
8 hire v. 雇用
We hired a driver to take us on a tour of Rome. 我们雇用司机载我们在罗马观光。
9 proposal n. 提案
The proposal got no attention. 这项提案未获得注意。
10 agency n. 中介公司
Jim found a condo through a real estate agency. 吉姆通过房地产公司找到一间独栋公寓。
11 start up 创立
Her business started up in the 30’s. 她的公司成立于三十年代。
12 v. fund 赞助
Who’s funding the plan? 谁在赞助这个企划？
13 require v. 需要
A copy of your I.D. card is required for the application. 申请时需要身份证复印件。
14 n. client客户
Tony’s on his way to meet a client. 托尼正在拜访客户的途中。
15 fee n. 费用
They charge a small service fee. 他们收取少许服务费。
16 service n. 服务
That firm is noted for its fi ne service. 那家公司以良好的服务闻名。
17 session n. 会议
The committee held a session to discuss the proposed bill. 委员会召开会议讨论提议的法案。
18 counselor n. 顾问
Tracy’s a financial counselor to the Prime Minister. 特雷西是首相的财务顾问。
19 finance n. 财务
The bank’s finances have improved. 这家银行的财务状况已有改善。
20 planning n. 规划
Jason studied city planning in college. 杰森在大学读的是城市规划。
21 business plan n. 经营企划
The board of directors has not approved the new business plan. 董事会不同意新的事业计划。
22 instruct v. 告诉
My agent has instructed me that I still owe you 200 dollars. 我的经纪人告诉我，我还欠你两百美元。
23 practice n. 实务
He promised the idea would work in practice. 他保证这个点子将会实现。
24fantastic adj. 很好的
That is really a fantastic show! 这真是场精彩的表演！
25 result n. 结果
We’re waiting for the result of the exam. 我们在等结果。
