Lesson 1 　　Rome Wasn't Built in a Day 　　罗马不是一天造成的　　Reading 　　English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English.　　First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them.　　Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up!　　Finally, you must be patient. 　　Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."　　英语是国际语言。所以，我们必须学英文。学英文可以使用我们获益，也可能是白白浪费时间。那就看你的了。那要看你如何去学习。以下是一些关于学习英语的决窍。 　　首先，别怕出错。你可以从错误中学习。 　　其次，千万不要害羞。脸皮厚一点大声说出来！ 　　最后，一定要有耐心。　　记住：“罗马不是一天造成的。” 　　Vocabulary & Idioms 　　1. Rome wasn't built in a day. 　　罗马不是一天造成的。（saying谚语） 　　例：A: My new restaurant isn't doing very well. 　　B: Don't worry. Rome wasn't built in a day. 　　我刚开的餐厅生意不怎么好。 　　别担心。罗马不是一天造成的。 　　2. international a. 国际性的，国际间的 　　例：Jack is majoring in International Trade. 　　杰克目前正主修国贸。 　　3. language n. 语言（countable可数，简写成C）；言词（uncountable不可数，简写成U） 　　foul language 下流话，粗话，脏话 　　*foul a. 粗俗的，猥亵的 　　例：You must have patience and determination to learn a second language. 　　学习第二种语言一定要具备耐心和决心。 　　People who use foul language show their poor upbringing. 　　口出秽言的人表示他缺乏教养。 　　*upbringing n. 教养