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1、英语演讲稿大全:The rhythm of lifehow well are we in tune with the rhythm of life? in our busy day to day existence, we dont often stop to ask ourselves this question. at least i dont. and it wasnt until i joined a petitive sporting event that i learned a most important lesson we must place our mind in harm
2、ony with the natural order of things to be successful.let me tell you what happened.i decided to take part in an international marathon in my hometown last year. being an ambitious person, i hoped to finish it within 5 hours, acpanied by my friend with whom i had trained.the big day finally arrived.
3、 “readysetbang” and we were off.at first, we kept a rapid pace and ran nonstop. at this pace, we finished the first 20 kilometers in 2 hours and i thought running a marathon was a piece of cake. then my running mate began to slow down. i urged him to keep running at the same pace but he said no, he
4、wanted to conserve his energy. i felt i had partnered with the wrong person, therefore, i sprinted on and left him behind in the dust.a few kilometers later, i began to understand his strategy as my pace slowed to a jog then a walk. after that i was incapable of moving another step. i was humiliated as more and more people ran passed me. more than once i thought “maybe i should quit.” i started to doubt my ability to finish this race.at this moment, my running mate caught up with me and slapped me on the back. “follow me,” he shouted. h第 2 页 共 2 页