英语阅读：我若为王
10篇英语阅读-带翻译题目答案版
OneYou must have been troubled by when to say "I love you" because it is one of the greatest puzzles in our life.What if you say it first and your partner doesn‟ t love you back? or if they do say. it but you don‟t feel they mean it? Being the first to declare your love can be nerver racking(紧张）and risky and can leave you feeling as vulnerable as a turtle with no shell. But is the person who says it first really in a position of weakness? Doesn‟ t it pay to hold back, play it cool and wait until the oth er half has shown their hand fast?A really good relationship should be about being fair and being equal," says psychologist Sidney Crown. "But love is seldom equal. " All. relationships go through power struggles but, he says, if a love imbalance contin ues for years, the rot will set in. "That feeling of ‟ I‟ ve always loved you more‟ may be subverted(颠覆，破坏) for a time, but it never goes away completely and it often emerges in squabbling(大声争吵). " In love, at least, the silent, withholding type is not always the most powerful. "The strongest one in a relationship is often the person who feels confident enough to talk about their feelings," says educational psychologist Ingrid Collins. Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall agrees. "The one with the upper hand i s often the person who takes the initiative. In fact, the person who says ‟ I love you‟ first may also be the one who says ‟ I‟ m bored with you‟ first. " Hall believes that much depends on how "I love you" is said and the motivation of the person saying i t. "Is it said when they‟ re drunk? Is it said. before their partner files off on holiday, and what it really means is ‟ Please don‟ t be unfaithful to me‟ ? By saying ‟ I love you‟, they really saying‟ Do you love me?‟ If so, wouldn‟t it just be more hone st to say mat.Collins agrees that intention is everything. "It‟s not what is said, but how it‟ s said. What it comes down to is the sincerity of the speaker.”51. What is the main idea of this passage?[ A ] The importance of "I love you"[ B ] The meaning of "I love you"[ C ] The time of saying "I love you".[ D ] The place of saying. "I love you"52. In the first sentence the author means that[ A ] it is easy to say "I love you"[ B ] it is hard to say "I love you"[ C ] we have many troubles in our life[ D ] people usually do not know when to say "I love you"53. According to the expert, a good relationship should be[ A ] fair and equal[ B ] fair and kind[ C ] powerful and equal[ D] confident and fair54. In the third paragraph, the phrase "with the upper hand" means[ A ] being low in spirit[ B ] having only one hand[ C ] being active[ D ] being passive55. What is the most important for you to consider when somebody say "I love you"to you?[ A ] The intention.[ B ] The place.[ C ] The time.[ D ] The determination.Text 2 参考译文你一定曾经为何时说“我爱你”而烦恼过，因为这是我们生活中的一大难题。
我若为王选译(原创)
汉英翻译浅尝（课堂展示）原创我若为王（节选）我若为王，我的儿子，假如我有儿子，就是太子或王子了。
我并不认为我的儿子会是一无所知一无所能的白痴，也仍旧是太子或王子。
一个太子或王子是如何地尊贵呀，会如何地被人们像捧天上的星星一样地捧来捧去呀。
假如我能够想像，倒是件不是没有趣味的事。
If I were the KingIf I were the king, my son would be the crown prince or prince if I had. He definitely would not be the moron, I believe, who involved nothing with knowledge-ability and capability. Even if possible, he would still be the honorable man. Imagine how noble and respectable a prince was and how he would be flattered as how the shiny stars in the sky are admired by the mass! This must be quite interesting if I could imagine.翻译思考：1、“王”是归化还是异化？归化还是异化，还是要看双方文化上的异同。
若是源语有的，译入语没有，那就要保留源语的文化色彩；若有的话，就尽量用归化的方法（除非是为了强调源语文化）。
在课堂上展示，是用的emperor，一来写的是中国的王，二来是太子的父亲。
张老师觉得没必要在这边纠结，翻成英语，要对等的话，更好的是用king。
去网上看了看，张培基和刘世聪先生选用的都是king。
想想，也确实如此。
2、“若”字虚拟用法的使用。
英汉语在一些地方还是基本对等的，比如：汉语的“着、了、过”分别对应英语的“进行时、完成时和过去时”。
2021北京主城区高三英语二模阅读七选五汇总 带答案
2021城区高三英语二模阅读七选五汇总2021海淀二模What Are the Roots of Your Self-Esteem?Self-esteem is a person's subjective assessment of his or her worth to himself or herself. Self-esteem covers various beliefs about oneself (such as "I’m a failure and I’m beautiful”) as well as physiological states, including sadness, joy, and shame. The more we believe that we are worthy of happiness and good things in life, the more self-fulfilled we will be. When we don't believe that we are worthy of these things, our ability to enjoy them can suffer. 35 Healthy self-esteem as an adult can be a gift given in your childhood. It is a blessing that most people overlook. There are so many ways adults with high self-esteem were supported as children that resulted in them having high self-esteem. For instance, they were praised for what they had achieved. 36 They likely experienced affection and were given enough attention. It is also possible that they excelled in studies or in sports and were admired for it by peers.__37__ As children, many of these people were criticized, yelled at, or abused in one way or another. There is also a high chance that they were given no attention by the adults who were supposed to care for them. In some cases, adults with poor self-esteem were often ridiculed for their shortcomings or bullied by peers.It is common that these adults also believe that in order to be appreciated they need to be perfect 38 There are people who are obsessed with their careers or hobbies because in their mind they need to tie their worthiness to something concrete. Oftentimes these people have to pretend to be something they are not just to get approval.How you feel about yourself impacts how you live your life. People with high self-esteem tend to have better relationships than those with low self-esteem. 39 So if you struggle to reach out for assistance, it could be rooted in your low self-esteem.A. There is also a good chance that they were spoken to respectfully.B. When we start to doubt what's important in life, we tend to do less of it.C. Since self-esteem is connected to how we perform, it is important to work on it.D. People with poor self-esteem, on the other hand, often experienced the opposite.E. This creates an image in their mind that without accomplishment they are worthless.F. They face failure too, but they understand that failure or success doesn’t define them.G. High self-esteem enables you to ask for help and support from the people around you when you need it.2021西城二模You're faced with a lot of decisions in everyday work. There are multiple tasks calling for your focus, and you are burning daylight or even burn out trying to decide what comes first. ___35____If you're going to think smarter about how you prioritize(排序) tasks, you have to invest a little time away from your to-do list. Here's the thing: what you work on confirms your values. You may think it's no big thing to work overtime for a little while, but something will be sacrificed with this decision. If you're a parent, you might spend less time with your kids. Similarly, if you choose not to work much or effectively, you're deciding that your values lie outside your career.___ 36___Write all the tasks down and create four boxes containing all of things you care about. This could be: helps the community, helps one-to-one relationships, makes money, and things you find personally fulfilling. Then place them in the boxes and see how many of the boxes each one takes up. Anything that fills just one box has to be reconsidered. Anything that fills nothing should not be considered at all. 37 From here, the rest of the prioritization gets a little easier. You now have a better idea where the efforts are really paying off. You also know when you are wasting your own time.In order to figure out a plan for yourself. the first thing you should be doing is gathering all of your tasks, large and small. 38 Other people are counting on you or your future self will depend on them somehow. These are actually easier to prioritize. Then break down large tasks into smaller pieces. That helps put things in order. Part of the reason we do the small things first is that being productive feels good. Acknowledging accomplishments makes you more likely to keep going and pushes you through the more complicated tasks.____39____ Notice when your energy levels are high and when they are weak. Be aware when you re more productive for social activities and when you're better off. The more you study yourself, the easier planning becomes.Now that you have your priorities in order go ahead and you will boost your productivity.A. You can also prioritize based on energy levels.B. The good news is that some tasks can keep you motivated.C. So how can you figure out what's most important to work on first?D. This activity allows you to see where you really want to invest your energy.E. If you want to make a new list, you need to turn to your colleagues for helpF. There are some tasks that are pretty straightforward and you need to do the thing.G. Where you invest your time is not just about what you value but also what you don't value.2021东城二模Five Established Memory BoostersCan’t remember where you left your car keys again? 35 And as smartphones and tablets make it possible to outsource memory storage to our devices, the act of forgetting may be easier than ever. But scientists are still discovering how everyday actions can lead to enhancements in our overall memory capacity. Here are a few simple tips for mastering your memory: GET SOME SLEEP. As we’re sleeping, our brains change recent experiences into long-term memory, a process known as consolidation. 36 A 2014 Science study found mice that slept after acquiring a new task were able to preserve the memory better than their counterparts lacking in sleep.EXERCISE REGULARL Y. If you need another reason to hit the gym, regular exercise—specifically, aerobic exercise—has been shown to enhance memory recall, particularly in young adults. For older adults, it can even put off brain shrinkage.EAT MORE BERRIES. 37 A growing body of research suggests that snacking on strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can boost the brain’s communication pathways. Andeating berries, according to a 2012 study, could actually slow memory decline caused by aging.SAY IT OUT LOUD. 38 But researchers have learned that saying them out loud — rather than reading information silently—can result in a major memory upgrade. If you’re feeling shy, you can also try typing or writing it out, too.GO TO YOUR MEMORY PALACE.39 One of these is the method of loci(轨迹记忆法), or the visualizing of information as major stops along a mental journey, like an imaginary walk through your childhood home. A 2017 study found that this technique actually reshapes different networks of the brain to better support memory.A. Remembering new concepts isn’t always easy.B. And a good night’s sleep can help you learn, too.C. Sufficient amounts of vitamin B2 can improve your memory.D. Changing habits is hard, but having more fruit doesn’t sound so bad, right?E. And we are beginning to understand the importance of sleep to overall health.F. Strategies for supercharging our memories have been around since ancient times.G. With numerous businesses to deal with in our brain, it’s easy to let a few things slip through.2021朝阳二模People Who Can’t CountA recent study has discovered that dyscalculia, the mathematical inability in reading, affects about 5% of children in Britain. There is no simple way of finding out the reason and kids with this learning disability are usually labelled unintelligent.So what exactly is this learning disability in mathematics? Unlike most people, dyscalculics cannot recognise three or four objects. 35 For example, they need to count the books on the table before they can say how many there are. In other words, they have to count them one by one. This is where they are different from others. The majority of us, if shown three or four similar things, can immediately recognise them.36 They cannot understand, for instance, why two and three makes five. Anotherproblem is not being able to tell which group contains more objects than the other. Experiments have proved that dyscalculics have not developed the part of the brain responsible for processing numbers.There are also problems with the abstract concept of time for dyscalculics. 37 If your best friend is always late, he might be suffering from dyscalculia. Dyscalculics cannot keep track of time, and they never know how much time they have spent getting ready and how long it will take them to get to work. In addition, research has shown that dyscalculics behave oddly in social situations. 38 This poor ability can explain why they never know how much change they are due or what kind of budget they need for their holiday.On the other hand, dyscalculics are very good at creative arts. People suffering from dyscalculia can become painters or poets. Dyscalculia does not seem to delay language acquisition. Dyscalculic children acquire language at the same time as, if not earlier than, most children and have no problem learning to read or write. 39A. Dyscalculics have difficulties in using numbers at all.B. This disability scares children away from learning mathematics.C. They have to go through the routine of counting even a small number of objects.D. It is quite reasonable for dyscalculics to solve this kind of specific problem at any time.E. They never know how much they should tip the waiter or they’ve got left after a shopping trip.F. We can see that dyscalculia is only a learning disability, not a general indication of intelligence.G. This can account for their difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things have happened.2021丰台二模People Who Can’t CountA recent study has discovered that dyscalculia, the mathematical inability in reading, affects about 5% of children in Britain. There is no simple way of finding out the reason and kids with this learning disability are usually labelled unintelligent.So what exactly is this learning disability in mathematics? Unlike most people, dyscalculics cannot recognise three or four objects. 35 For example, they need to count the books on the table before they can say how many there are. In other words, they have to count them one by one. This is where they are different from others. The majority of us, if shown three or four similar things, can immediately recognise them.36 They cannot understand, for instance, why two and three makes five. Another problem is not being able to tell which group contains more objects than the other. Experiments have proved that dyscalculics have not developed the part of the brain responsible for processing numbers.There are also problems with the abstract concept of time for dyscalculics. 37 If your best friend is always late, he might be suffering from dyscalculia. Dyscalculics cannot keep track of time, and they never know how much time they have spent getting ready and how long it will take them to get to work. In addition, research has shown that dyscalculics behave oddly in social situations. 38 This poor ability can explain why they never know how much change they are due or what kind of budget they need for their holiday.On the other hand, dyscalculics are very good at creative arts. People suffering from dyscalculia can become painters or poets. Dyscalculia does not seem to delay language acquisition. Dyscalculic children acquire language at the same time as, if not earlier than, most children and have no problem learning to read or write. 39A. Dyscalculics have difficulties in using numbers at all.B. This disability scares children away from learning mathematics.C. They have to go through the routine of counting even a small number of objects.D. It is quite reasonable for dyscalculics to solve this kind of specific problem at any time.E. They never know how much they should tip the waiter or they’ve got left after a shopping trip.F. We can see that dyscalculia is only a learning disability, not a general indication of intelligence.G. This can account for their difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things have happened.2021房山二模Disasters can happen when people launch an unmanned flying gadget like a drone without knowing how to really control it. 35 A falling drone can do serious damage to buildings and people.One terrible accident happened when an operator lost control of a drone. The drone pilot was flying the gadget by his home when its rotors (旋翼) hit tree. The drone went out of control, falling into neighbour’s backyard where a young child was playing. The rotors were still spinning fast and a blade struck the child. 36Sometimes drones can just fly away quickly or drift away with the wind for many different reasons. The software that has been loaded into the drone could break down, or the global positioning system (GPS) could be faulty. 37 Drone makers are trying to work out ways to stop these things happening.38 People have tried to catch them in giant nets, but this can cause more problems than the rogue drone itself. In some countries, eagles are taught to identify drone as prey. Then they swoop down and grab the drone from the sky with their long, strong claws. When they take the drone to a safe place, they are rewarded for their efforts.Drones can be harmful, having caused a lot of serious damage to buildings and people.39 At a sports event, drones can be used to give spectators a view from above or help coaches see how their players are doing. They are also becoming a useful tool for firefighters, helping them spot wildfires and even assisting to fight them. Drones can spy on populations of animals in the wild, especially endangered ones. In some very remote places in the world, drones are the fastest way to deliver medicine to people who need it desperately.A. However, they can also be very helpful.B. Sadly, this little boy lost his sight in one eye.C. However, this is not just the end to the disaster.D. Trying to get a drone out of the sky can be difficult.E. So drones should be banned and only used by governments.F. Drones can become flyaways, caught up in a jet stream and blown away.G. All of above would cause the drone to lose its connection with the controller.2021顺义二模I have met many westerners who do not feel anything to put their feet on the table while sitting on the chair. 35 They don't feel like it is a strange or rude thing to do it. And I know that they don't mean to be ill-behaved. However, in the eyes of a Myanmarese, it is really a very rude thing.For Myanmarese, the head is the most sacred (神圣的) part of the human body while the feet are the most inferior part. 36 They touch ground, dirt, mud and garbage. Just think. of all the dirty things lying on the ground. So the Myanmarese regard feet as the most dirty and smelly part of one's body.37 When you put that dirty part of your body onto other people's clean table, it is like an insult ( 侮辱) to that person if that person is a Myanmarese. There is nothing more insulting to a Myanmarese than to point your feet towards him. So, if you want to win the heart of your Myanmarese friends, next time when you drop in on him or he visits you, try not to put your feet on the living room table or point your feet towards him. Indeed, your feet should never be pointing to the direction of a person or a sacred place. 38Possibly, your Myanmarese friend will not say anything even if you do it. But it does not mean that he is OK with your behavior or approves of your behavior. 39 Even if that person is your employee or your house maid, you should never do it to him or her.A. This seems a normal habit to them.B. In his heart he will consider you as a rude person.C. Whatever you do, don't touch the head of a Myanmarese.D. This is the rule that you must strictly follow in Myanmar.E. Being the lowest part, they are also considered the dirtiest part.F For Myanmarese, the dirty part should only be in the lowest place.C. Myanmarese people do 1no express themselves us directly as Westerners.2021海淀二模35. B 36. A 37. D 38. E 39. G2021西城二模35．C36．G 37．D 38．F 39．A2021东城二模35．G36．B37．D38．A39．F2021朝阳二模35．C36．A37．G38．E39．F 2021丰台二模35-39 DEFGB2021房山二模35．F36．B37．G38．D39．A 2021顺义二模35—39: AEFDB。
初三英语英语名著阅读完形填空题30题答案解析版
初三英语英语名著阅读完形填空题30题答案解析版1In the novel "Pride and Prejudice", Elizabeth Bennet is a young lady with a sharp mind and independent spirit. She lives in a small town with her family. One day, she meets Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and proud man. Their first encounter is not pleasant, but as time goes by, they begin to see each other in a different light. Elizabeth is attracted by Mr. Darcy's intelligence and kindness, while Mr. Darcy is impressed by Elizabeth's beauty and courage.1. Elizabeth Bennet is a young ___.A. girlB. ladyC. womanD. man答案：B。
Elizabeth Bennet 在小说中被描述为young lady，girl 通常指小女孩，woman 一般指成年女性，man 明显错误。
2. Mr. Darcy is a ___ man.A. poorB. kindC. proudD. shy答案：C。
文中明确提到Mr. Darcy is a wealthy and proud man。
poor 与文中wealthy 相悖，kind 虽然后文有提到他的kindness 但这里不是主要描述，shy 文中未提及。
3. Elizabeth lives in a small ___.A. cityB. townC. villageD. country答案：B。
长篇中英文对照英语美文
长篇中英文对照英语美文阅读是现代人进行交际的一种形式，是获取信息和知识的重要途径。
阅读技能的获得是(外国)语言习得中最为重要的任务之一。
下面是店铺带来的长篇中英文对照英语美文，欢迎阅读!长篇中英文对照英语美文篇一我若为王If I Were King聂绀弩Nie Gannu在电影刊物上看见一个影片的名字：《我若为王》。
从这影片的名字，我想到和影片毫无关系的另外的事。
我想，自己如果做了王，这世界会成为一种怎样的光景呢?这自然是一种完全可笑的幻想，我根本不想做王，也根本看不起王，王是什么东西呢?难道我脑中还有如此封建的残物么?而且真想做王的人，他将用他的手法去打天下，决不会放在口里说的。
但是假定又假定，我若为王，这世界会成为一种怎样的光景?Recently in a movie magazine I came across the title of a film: If I Were King. It has put me in mind of something entirely foreign to the film in question. I wonder what would become of this world if I myself were king. This is of course a ridiculous fancy, for being a king is the last thing I aspire to and also a thing I utterly despise. What the hell is a king? How can I still be so feudalistic in my mind? Moreover, if one is really bent on being a king, he will try to carry out his design by deeds instead of by words. But, to put it hypothetically, suppose I were king, what would this world look like?我若为王，自然我的妻就是王后了。
(英语)初三英语英语任务型阅读试题类型及其解题技巧及解析
（英语）初三英语英语任务型阅读试题类型及其解题技巧及解析一、英语任务型阅读1．根据短文内容完成表格，每空一词。
Leonardo da Vinci （莱奥纳多·达多奇） was a famous artist who was born in Italy. He was also a great inventor. Many of his inventions have become important in modern life. Although Leonardo hated war, he invented many different machines used for war. His most special invention was the machine gun, which was produced and used in war. Besides, Leonardo spent days thinking about how to save time. He developed ideas for something like cutting machines.Leonard was a strange man. He never ate meat. That was very unusual in those times （时代）. He never published （发表） scientific discoveries. He usually used mirror writing, which looks like usual writing in a mirror, starting from the right side of the page and moving to the left side.Only a few of his paintings are left today. Many paintings were not finished because he thought they were not perfect.Leonardo was talented and creative. He was regarded as one of the most intelligent men in the world.【解析】【分析】主要讲了达芬奇的身份、发明观点、奇怪的行为及绘画。
黄风名卷英语参考答案
黄风名卷英语参考答案一、听力理解（共20分）1-5: BCACB6-10: ACCBA11-15: CABCA16-20: BCACB二、阅读理解（共30分）21. A 细节理解题。
根据文章第一段，提到了"the first time"和"the first book"，可以推断出这是作者第一次读这本书。
22. C 推理判断题。
根据文章第二段，作者提到了"I had to read it again"，说明作者对这本书有很深的印象。
23. B 细节理解题。
根据文章第三段，提到了"I had read it before"，说明作者之前已经读过这本书。
24. D 推理判断题。
根据文章第四段，作者提到了"I had forgotten the ending"，说明作者对这本书的结局已经忘记了。
25. A 主旨大意题。
文章主要讲述了作者对一本书的阅读经历，以及对这本书的深刻印象。
26. B 细节理解题。
根据文章第二段，提到了"the old man"和"the young man"，说明故事中有两个人物。
27. C 推理判断题。
根据文章第三段，提到了"the old man was very sick"，说明老人生病了。
28. A 细节理解题。
根据文章第四段，提到了"the young man was very kind"，说明年轻人很善良。
29. D 推理判断题。
根据文章最后一段，提到了"the young man helped the old man"，说明年轻人帮助了老人。
30. C 主旨大意题。
文章主要讲述了一个年轻人帮助一个生病的老人的故事。
三、完形填空（共20分）31. B 根据上下文，这里表示“我”对这个地方很熟悉，所以用“familiar with”。
高三英语学科英文短篇小说阅读单选题30题
高三英语学科英文短篇小说阅读单选题30题1.The main character in the story is described as having ________ hair.A.blackB.blondeC.brownD.red答案：B。
本题主要考查对故事中人物外貌的描述。
选项A“black”黑色头发；选项C“brown”棕色头发；选项D“red”红色头发。
而文中明确提到故事的主人公有着金色的头发，即“blonde”。
2.The character's personality is best described as ________.A.shyB.outgoingC.quietD.angry答案：B。
本题考查人物性格。
选项A“shy”害羞的；选项C“quiet”安静的；选项D“angry”生气的。
文中对这个人物的描述表明他很外向，所以选“outgoing”。
3.The character is often seen ________.A.reading booksB.playing sportsC.watching TVD.listening to music答案：A。
本题考查人物行为。
选项B“playing sports”做运动；选项C“watching TV”看电视；选项D“listening to music”听音乐。
文中提到这个人物经常被看到在读书，所以选“reading books”。
4.The character's face is described as ________.A.roundB.squareC.ovalD.heart-shaped答案：C。
本题考查人物外貌。
选项A“round”圆形的；选项B“square”方形的；选项D“heart-shaped”心形的。
文中提到人物的脸是椭圆形的，即“oval”。
5.The character is known for being ________.zyB.hardworkingC.carelessD.forgetful答案：B。
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两分钟做个小测试，看看你的英语水平/test/kuaisu.aspx?tid=16-73675-0在电影刊物上看见一个影片的名字：《我若为王》。
从这影片的名字，我想到和影片毫无关系的另外的事。
我想，自己如果做了王，这世界会成为一种怎样的光景呢？这自然是一种完全可笑的幻想，我根本不想做王，也根本看不起王，王是什么东西呢？难道我脑中还有如此封建的残物么？而且真想做王的人，他将用他的手法去打天下，决不会放在口里说的。
但是假定又假定，我若为王，这世界会成为一种怎样的光景？Recently in a movie magazine I came across the title of a film: If I Were King. It has put me in mind of something entirely foreign to the film in question. I wonder what would become of this world if I myself were king. This is of course a ridiculous fancy, for being a king is the last thing I aspire to and also a thing I utterly despise. What the hell is a king? How can I still be so feudalistic in my mind? Moreover, if one is really bent on being a king, he will try to carry out his design by deeds instead of by words. But, to put it hypothetically, suppose I were king, what would this world look like?我若为王，自然我的妻就是王后了。
我的妻的德性，我不怀疑，为王后只会有余的。
但纵然没有任何德性，纵然不过是个娼妓，那时候，她也仍旧是王后。
一个王后是如何地尊贵呀，会如何地被人们像捧着天上的星辰一样捧来捧去呀，假如我能够想象，那一定是一件有趣的事情。
If I were king, my wife would of course be queen. With all her moral excellence, of which I make no doubt, she would be more than qualified for being a queen. But even if she had no virtue to speak of, or were just a whore, she would be queen all the same. Imagine how noble and dignified a queen would be and how people would keep lauding her to the skies like mad! It is indeed great fun for me to visualize all of this.我若为王，我的儿子，假若我有儿子，就是太子或王子了，我并不以为我的儿子会是一无所知，一无所能的白痴，但纵然是一无所知一无所能的白痴，也仍旧是太子或王子。
一个太子或王子是如何地尊贵呀，会如何地被人们像捧天上的星星一样地捧来捧去呀。
假如我能想象，倒是件不是没有趣味的事。
If I were king, my son, if any, would be crown prince or prince. I don't think my son will be ignorant or worthless in every way like an idiot. But even if that were not the case, he would still be crown prince or prince. Imagine how noble and dignified a crown prince or prince would be and how people would keep lauding him to the skies like mad! It is indeed great fun for me to visualize all of this.我若为王，我的女儿就是公主；我的亲眷都是皇亲国戚。
无论他们怎样丑陋，怎样顽劣，怎样……也会被人们像捧天上的星星一样捧来捧去，因为他们是贵人。
If I were king, my daughters would be princesses, and my relatives by marriage would all become members of the royal family. No matter how ugly and perverse or whatnot they were, people would keep lauding them to the skies like mad just the same because they were dignitaries.我若为王，我的姓名就会改作：“万岁”，我的每一句话都成为：“圣旨”。
我的意欲、我的贪念，乃至每一个幻想，都可竭尽全体臣民的力量去实现，即使是无法实现的。
我将没有任何过失，因为没有人敢说它是过失；我将没有任何罪行，因为没有人敢说它是罪行。
没有人敢呵斥我，指摘我，除非把我从王位上赶下来。
但是赶下来，就是我不为王了。
我将看见所有的人们在我面前低头，鞠躬，匍匐，连同我的尊长、我的师友，和从前曾经在我面前昂头阔步耀武扬威的人们。
我将看不见一个人的脸，所看见的只是他们的头顶或帽盔儿。
或者所能看见的脸都是谄媚的，乞求的，快乐的时候不敢笑，不快乐的时候不敢不笑，悲戚的时候不敢哭，不悲戚的时候不敢不哭的脸。
我将听不见人们的真正的声音，所能听见的都是低微的柔婉的畏葸和娇痴的，唱小旦的声音：“万岁，万岁！万万岁！”这是他们的全部语言。
“有道明君！伟大的主上啊！”这是那语言的全部内容。
没有在我之上的人了，没有和我同等的人了，我甚至会感到单调，寂寞和孤独。
If I were king, I would be addressed as "Your Majesty" and every word of mine would become a "royal edict". All my subjects would leave no stone unturned to carry out every will, every avaricious desire and even every whim of mine, even though they were beyond the possible. I would do no wrong simply because noone dared to call it a wrong. I would commit no crime simply because no one dared to call it a crime. No one would dare to berate or find fault with me unless I was removed from the throne, which meant that I was no longer the king. I would see all people hang their heads, bow low or prostrate themselves at my feet, including my respected elders, teachers, friends and even those who had used to swagger arrogantly in front of me. I could see none of their faces; all I could see were the tops of their heads or the hats or helmets on their heads. The only faces I could see would be ingratiating or supplicating—faces that dared not smile to express joy; faces that dared not refrain from a forced smile when there was no joy at all to justify a smile; faces that dared not to cry to express sorrow; faces that dared not refrain from a feigned cry when there was no sorrow to justify a cry. I could hear no true voices of my people. All I could hear would be the feeble, soft, timid and affected voice, like that of female Peking opera singer, chanting, "Long live the King!" That would be their language in toto. "Great is the King, our enlightened lord!" That would be the sole content of their language. There would be no one above me or on an equal footing with me. I would even feel bored, lonely and isolated.为什么人们要这样呢？为什么要捧我的妻，捧我的儿女和亲眷呢？因为我是王，是他们的主子，我将恍然大悟：我生活在这些奴才们中间，连我所敬畏的尊长和师友也无一不是奴才，而自己也不过是一个奴才的首领。