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生命教「卜錦輝」的事GREGORY BURNS

竭力為自己的人生塗上色彩This incredible artist is succeeding in spite of challenges

卜錦輝一點兒都沒有浪費人生!

這位獲得國際讚揚的藝術家暨勵志演說家，曾經跑過馬拉松、爬過馬來西亞京那巴魯山以及臺灣的玉山，而且還做過其他許多事情。

雖然他從小罹患小兒麻痺，但一生卻達到許多巨大成就。

卜錦輝幾乎打從一開始就沒有讓疾病阻擋他追求目標的想望。

今時今日，他仍舊激勵眾人將眼光放遠，超越困難局限。

卜錦輝在一歲大的時候被診斷出小兒麻痺，然後他的雙腿失去了功能。

一九六二年時，他的醫生表示：「對於罹患小兒麻痺的孩子來說，最好的事就是在溫水游泳池裡游泳。」卜錦輝的父親是外交官，不過當時他們全家都住在華府。

他們唯一找得到的溫水泳池是在白宮；於是，透過一些安排卜錦輝得以進到白宮去游泳。

在水裡，卜錦輝感受到一種他在其他地方都不曾體驗過的自由。

一九七七年，卜錦輝得知為身心障礙者所舉辦的「帕運」的存在；於是他在接下來的二十七年間不斷參與國際游泳賽事，成功創下五項世界記錄。

Gregory Burns lives life to the fullest!

 This internationally celebrated artist and motivational speaker has run a marathon,

climbed both Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu and Taiwan's Jade Mountain, and much more. He has had many triumphs in his life despite the fact that he had polio as a child. Almost from the beginning, Burns did not let the disease stand in his way when achieving his goals. Today, he inspires others to look beyond their difficulties.

When Burns was a year old, he was diagnosed with polio, and he lost the use of his legs. In 1962, his doctor said, "The best thing for a kid with polio would be to swim in a warm-water pool." Burns' father was a diplomat, and the family was living in Washington, D.C. The only warm-water pool they could find was at the White House. So, arrangements were made for the boy to go there and swim. In the water, he felt a freedom that he didn't experience anywhere else.

In 1977 Burns discovered the Paralympic Games. He spent the next 27 years in international swimming competitions, some of which resulted in five world records.

triathlon

triumph （n.）勝利

Remi felt a sense of triumph when she won the race.

Thaty family’s triumph over the many hardships they’ve been through is a real encouragement to everyone in the town. 戰勝重重的困難

triumph （v.）

In the end, Melanie’s heart triumphed over her head, and she married Antonio.  情感戰勝理智

inspire （v.）激勵；鼓舞；帶來靈感

Our boss trusts Brent because he inspires confidence.  激發自信心

The book was inspired by true events that took place during World War II. 靈感來自二次大戰發生的真實事件

inspiration （n.）鼓舞人心的人或事情；靈感

Mrs. Malcolm is an inspiration to every student she has. 

in spite of vs. despite

to stand in one’s way

So if we say that somebody doesn't let something stand in his way, that means there's nothing that is going to stop this person.

look beyond

That means that the thing is right there, you can see it, but you also know that there's something beyond that difficult thing.

The mountains are calling and I must go. 對山林的熱愛【山林在呼喚】

diplomat （n.）外交官

Diplomats from five countries in South America met to discuss a free-trade agreement. 齊聚一堂商討貿易協定

Julia’s father was a diplomat, so she had lived all over the world.

diplomatic （adj.）有外交手腕的；處事圓融的

Because Stella is very diplomatic in dealing with people, including difficult clients, her company is very successful.

competition （n.）競賽

Josh competes in every swimming competition he can because he wants to qualify for the school team.

There is a lot of competition for the new position at our company. 新職位競爭激烈

competitive （adj.）具有競爭性的；好強的

Owen is very competitive in whatever he does.

the best thing for ＋ （n.）＋ would be …

the best thing to do if you're lost, would be to retrace your steps.

the only ＋ （n.）＋ they could find 

to make an arrangement

pond

man-made

Sounds like there's probably a lot of moss in there and algae and all the fishies and froggies inside the pond. (That's right.)