英语四级写作阅读：宝贵的教训

　　对我来说，去年的中秋节是难忘的一天。

　　Partly because I ate too many moon cakes and partly because the moon cakes had spoilt, I had a bad stomachache.

　　一方面因为我吃了太多的月饼，另一方面因为月饼嫂掉了。

　　Not only did I vomit, but I had the runs.

　　结果我腹痛如绞，上吐下泻。

　　Subsequently, I was sent to the hospital.

　　后来，我被送进了医院。

　　This unfortunate experience taught me a valuable lesson.

　　这次不幸的经历给了我一个宝贵的教训。

　　That is, one should eat moderately.

　　也就是说，吃东西要有节制。

　　As the old saying goes，"Don't bite off more than you can chew.”

　　俗话说:“贪多嚼不烂。”

　　You can be sure that I will keep that in mind from now on.

　　你应当相信，从今以后我会把它牢记于心。

　　短语解析:

　　1.Not only+倒装句型+but+s+v 不但……而且……

　　例:Not only did I attend the meeting .but I contributed NT $10, 000 to the fund.

　　我不但出席该会议而且捐了新台币1万元给基金会.

　　2.As the old saying goes,“…”谚/俗语说:“……”

　　例:As the old saying goes，"Strike while the iron is hot.

　　“谚语说:‘.打铁趁热。”

　　3.keep…in mind把……牢记于心

　　例:If you decide to go rock climbing, keep our warning in mind

　　如果你决定去攀岩，务必把我们的警告牢记于心。