生活英语听力文章：故事的两面性
每一个故事都有两面性。
Beginning in the days of World War II and for decades, famed radio broadcaster Paul Harvey shared The Rest of the Story with millions of Americans. After presenting news stories on a variety of factual subjects, he surprised listeners each time with a true ‘twist’ at the very end and concluded with his signature sign off, “And now you know… the rest of the story.”
从第二次世界大战开始后的几十年来，著名的广播播音员Paul Harvey与数以百万计的美国人分享了故事的结局。在呈现了关于各种事实的新闻故事之后，他每次都在最后用一个准确的“转折”让听众们惊讶，并用他的名言进行总结来结束广播，“现在你知道。。。故事的结局。”
Although Paul Harvey died in 2009, I can’t help but think of his influence on today’s lesson. There are always two sides to every story, and it benefits us to make sure we know and understand both sides before making a judgment or rendering an opinion.
虽然Paul Harvey 死于2009年，但我忍不住想到他对今天的课程的影响。每一个故事都有它的两面性，它有利于我们在作出判断或给出一个建议之前，确保自己明白并理解了故事的两个方面。
Whether it’s your best friend complaining about his or her spouse, a co-worker complaining about another employee, or a newspaper columnist writing a political story, just remember, there are always two sides to each story.
不论是你最好的朋友在抱怨他或她的配偶，一个工人在抱怨一个雇主，还是一个新闻专栏作家在写一个政治故事，要记住，每一个故事都有其两面性。
If we wish to be viewed by others as dependable, wise, and deliberate, we need to be sure we have all the facts before we speak or act.
如果我们希望被别人认为是可靠的、聪明的、从容的，我们需要保证，在说话或行动之前，我们掌握了所有的事实。
Premature Opinions Harm Your Reputation
不成熟的建议会损害你的名誉
I think most people can relate to the ‘Uh-oh’ feeling that comes right after learning that we’ve made a fool of ourselves having argued a point only to find out that we didn’t have all the facts and made an err in judgment. This is followed by a (sometimes) tactful retreat or as they say, eating of words. We all may do it on occasion, but it’s worth considering the effects that rushing to judgment has on your reputation over time if it happens too often.
在意识到自己让自己看起来像个傻子之后，在深究一个点却发现我们没有掌握所有的事实并在判断时出错之后，我认为大多数人都会联想到“糟了”。紧随其后的(有时)是机智的退避或者像他们所说的，吃掉自己的话语。我们都有可能偶尔会急于判断，但如果这样做得太频繁，急于判断给你的名誉造成的影响是值得考虑的。
As an example, I have worked alongside a gentleman who has an opinion on absolutely everything. In his mind, I’m sure he believes that voicing a strong opinion on everything makes him seem knowledgeable and in tune with what’s going on in the world. But let’s face it; he’s just one man with a family and a job to look after. He can’t possibly devote the time and research necessary to making an informed decision about every issue of the day. This causes me to doubt his sincerity and some of his claims. Furthermore, I really couldn’t say what issues are important to him, because as he tells it, ‘everything’ is his business.
例如，我和一名绅士一起共事，他对所有事情都有自己的看法。在他的脑海中，我肯定他认为对每件事表达强烈的意见会让他看起来很博学，与当今世界接轨。但从表面来看，他就是一个需要照顾家庭，需要工作的人。他不可能花时间、做研究去致力于对每件事都做一个明智的决定。这会让我怀疑他的真诚和他的一些要求。另外，我实在不知道什么事情对他来说是重要的，因为就像他所说的，任何事都是他的事。
From the Headlines
来自头条
Let’s look at a specific situation from today’s sports news. How many of you have heard at least one person say that LeBron James made a mistake in choosing Miami? Because it’s in the news, perhaps people feel compelled to hold an opinion, but how many people really know much of anything about LeBron’s reasons and personal motivations? They can speculate all day long, but that’s just what they’re doing. Consequently, this devalues their judgment in the eyes of others.
我们来从今天的体育新闻中看一个具体的例子。你们有多少人听见至少一个人说LeBron James 在选择迈阿密时犯了错?因为这是在新闻里，或许人们觉得自己被迫持有意见，但有多少人真的非常了解LeBron的理由和个人动机呢?他们可以整天推测，但那就是他们现在正在做的事情。因此，这会让他人眼中关于他们的判断贬值。
Can you see how this same concept applies to the everyday issues you face?
你能看出这个观念是怎样适用于你每天面对的日常事务吗?
It’s natural to be influenced when we hear or read something—especially if it’s well presented, but it’s important to remember that you may not have the whole story. In the words of Winston Churchill, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.”
当我们听到或读到一些事情时是很容易受到影响的——特别是如果它是非常精彩地呈现出时，但是牢记你可能没有读到整个故事是很重要的。正如Winston Churchill所说的，“在真相有机会穿上裤子之前，谎言也只绕着世界走了一半。”
Remember that it’s okay not to weigh in on every issue you’re confronted with. When you reserve your strongly held beliefs for the things that really matter to you, your opinions will carry more weight and your point of view will command greater respect.
记住，不用讨论每一件你正面临的事情。当你对重要的事情持有有力的意见时，你的建议会有更重的份量，你的观点也会得到更多的尊重。
Do People Stop to Listen to You?
人们会停下来，然后去听你所说的话吗?
In its day, E.F. Hutton was one of the most respected financial firms in the United States. Even those who didn’t follow the financial news knew the phrase, “When E. F. Hutton talks, people listen.” The premise of this catchy advertising slogan was that E.F. Hutton had something of value to say when it came to investing money.
在那天，E.F. Hutton 是美国最受欢迎的金融公司之一。甚至那些不看金融新闻的人也知道这句话，“当E.F. Hutton 讲话时，人们会认真听。”这个引人注意的的广告口号的前提是，关于金钱投资， E.F. Hutton 的话很有价值。
This isn’t a farfetched notion at all. For example, I am personally very careful with the things I endorse and what I give credit to. I seldom take strong positions on things, especially if they’re not important to me. When I do take a strong position and have an opinion to share, it’s for something I know a lot about and am prepared to defend from every angle. As a result, I find that people really do stop to listen when I have something to say.
这完全不是一个牵强的观念。例如，我自己非常小心我背书和信任的东西。我很少对事物采取强有力的立场，特别是对我不重要的事情。当我站在一个强有力的立场，要与人分享我的观点时，我肯定是非常了解这件事，并准备好从各个角度去辩护。结果，我发现当我要说话的时候，人们真的会停下来听我说。
Become Someone Whose Opinion is Respected
做一个意见受到尊重的人
From this point forward, be intentional about forming beliefs and sharing your opinions. Make sure you have all the data on which to base your decisions. When addressing a conflict or challenge where people are involved, be sure to reserve your opinion until you have both sides of the story.
从这一点来看，信念的形成和观点的分享需要策划。确定你掌握所有形成你观点的资料。当你要解决冲突或者挑战别人的固有印象时，一定要保留你的观点直到你掌握了故事的两面。
“In seeking truth you have to get both sides of a story.”
~ Walter Cronkite
“在寻找真相的过程中，你必须掌握故事的两面性。”——Walter Cronkite
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