双语有声阅读：两棵橡树

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如果你想理解什么是逆境，就去拿两颗从同一棵树上摘下来年龄相同的橡树果，并且把它们种到不同的地方。第一颗种在浓密的树林当中，而另外一颗则单独种在一座山上。

 

Two Acorns²　

 

If you want to understand adversity, take two identical acorns from the same oak tree and plant them in two different locations. Plant the first in the middle of a dense³ forest, and the other on a hill by itself.

 

Here’s what will happen. The oak standing⁴ on a hillside is exposed to every storm and gale⁵. As a result its roots plunge⁶ deep into the earth and spread in every direction, even wrapping themselves around giant boulders⁷. At times it may seem the tree isn’t growing fast enough—but the growth is happening underground. It’s as if the roots know they must ported the tree from the threatening elements.

 

What about the acorn¹ planted in the forest? It becomes a weak, frail⁸ sapling having to compete with giant oaks for nutrients⁹ and space.. And since it is protected by its neighbors, the little oak doesn’t sense the need to spread its roots for support.

 

Don’t be afraid of adversity! Welcome it! That’s your surefire route to ultimate success.

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