Imagine going through life without the ability to walk, take care of your daily needs, or even hug someone you love. Nick Vujicic was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. Because of a rare genetic disorder, he had no arms or legs, which made him the target of bullying at school. "People were looking at me, laughing at me, calling me names. And obviously I couldn't do a lot of the things that everyone else was doing," he once recalled in a speech. He felt sorry for himself and even thought about ending his life.
想像無法走路，無法應付你的日常需求，無法擁抱你愛的人，這樣過你的人生。Nick Vujicic 生於 1982 年，澳洲墨爾本。由於一種罕見的基因缺陷，他沒有手和腳，這讓他成為學校被霸凌的對象。「人們瞪著我，嘲笑我，給我取綽號，而且，顯然地我無法做許多其他人能做的事。」他曾經在一場演講中回憶到。他為自己感到抱歉，甚至想要結束自己的生命。
A key turning point in Nick's life came when his mother showed him a newspaper article about how a man overcame his physical disability and became successful. After he found he wasn't alone in his struggle, Nick learned to accept his lack of limbs. His parents' constant encouragement and advice were another source of strength. To them, Nick was "perfectly imperfect." "You may lack limbs, but don't let that define what you can or can't do," said Nick's father.
Nick 人生的轉點降臨了，當她的母親給他看了一篇報紙的文章，是關於某人是如何克服他身體上的缺陷，然後成為成功的人。他發現奮鬥的路上，他並不孤單，Nick 開始接受他的肢體缺陷。他父母持續的鼓勵與忠告是他另一個力量的源頭。對他們而言，Nick 是「完全地不完美」。Nick 的父親說，「你或許沒有四肢，但是別讓這件事決定你的成敗。」
With his strong religious faith, Nick became determined to live his life with a positive attitude. He learned to swim, comb his hair, brush his teeth, and answer the phone, among many other everyday tasks. However, deep in his heart, Nick often wondered about the purpose of life. There was a janitor in his high school, Mr. Arnold, who suggested that he tell his life story to others. He finally persuaded Nick to share his story in a small discussion group.
抱持著堅定的宗教信仰，Nick 下定決心要以正面的態度過他的人生。他學習游泳、梳頭、刷牙、接電話，這只是其他日常事務之外的幾項。然而，在他內心深處，Nick 時常想知道人生的目的。他就讀的高中裡有位工友，Arnold 先生，建議他可以與其他人分享他的人生故事。他最後說服 Nick 在一個小的討論群組裡分享他的故事。
Nick was nervous and he talked for ten minutes about what it was like to grow up without arms and legs. At the end, everyone was moved to tears. It just blew his mind that his stories could inspire change in others by giving them hope to handle life's difficulties. From then on, Nick's life purpose began to become clear. He decided to be a motivational speaker to inspire lost souls around the world. Today this energetic young speaker has achieved more than most people do in a lifetime. So far, he has traveled to more than sixty countries to deliver his message of hope.
Nick 非常緊張，他講了十分鐘關於在沒有手腳的情況下長大是什麼樣的。分享結束時，每個人都被感動到落淚。他的故事能藉由給予人們希望去處理人生難題來激發他人的改變，這令他相當震撼。從此之後，Nick 的人生目的開始變得清楚。他決定做一名勵志講者去激勵世界各地迷惘的人們。如今，這位精力充沛的年輕講者完成的比大多數人一輩子做的都還多。到目前為止，他已遊覽過超過六十個國家去傳播他的希望之音。
He is an author, musician, and actor, and his hobbies include fishing, painting and skydiving. He has even realized a dream he once didn't dare to have. He has found his true love and started his own family, with four lovely children. Now, Nick runs a non-profit ministry, Life Without Limbs as well as an organization called Attitude is Altitude, which arranges his motivational speeches and campaigns against bullying. With his passion and love of people, Nick Vujicic has proved that even without limbs, a person can still stand tall and live without limits.
他是位作家、音樂家、演員，他的嗜好包括釣魚、繪畫、高空跳傘。他甚至已經圓了他先前不敢奢望的夢。他找到了他的真愛、組成了自己的家庭，有四個可愛的孩子。現在，Nick 經營一個非營利宗教機構「Life Without Limbs」，還有一個叫做「Attitude is Altitude」的組織，為他安排勵志演講及反霸凌活動。帶著他的熱情和對人類的關愛，Nick Vujicic 已經證明，即使沒有四肢，一個人還是能自信滿滿，人生不設限。
- rare [rɛr] adj.
稀有的，罕見的
This trip is a rare opportunity, and you should make the most of it.
這趟旅行是難得的機會，你應該盡興。 - obviously [ˋɑbvɪəslɪ] adv.
顯然地，明顯地
From the way she smiles at you, May obviously likes you a lot.
從她對你笑的樣子來看，May 顯然很喜歡你。 - obvious [ˋɑbvɪəs] adj.
明顯的
It was obvious that the man was drunk and didn't know what he was doing.
顯然那個人已經醉到不曉得自己在幹嘛。 - recall [rɪˋkɔl] v.
回想起，記起
As I recall, you are a nurse, right?
就我所記得，你是位護士，對嗎？
Toby recalled seeing the woman at a party last month.
Toby 想起來在上個月的派對上見過那個女人。 - overcome [͵ovɚˋkʌm] v.
克服
He had speech difficulties as a child but overcame them with help from an expert.
他小時候曾經有語言障礙，不過後來在專家的協助下克服了。 - disability [dɪsəˋbɪlətɪ] n.
（身體或心理）障礙，殘疾
The boy has a mental disability and is not able to speak.
那個男孩有心理障礙，無法說話。 - disabled [dɪsˋeb!d] adj.
殘疾的
The company makes special shoes for disabled people.
那家公司為殘疾人士製作特殊的鞋。 - struggle [ˋstrʌg!] n.
奮鬥，掙扎
Many of the country's citizens lost their lives during the struggle for independence.
那個國家有很多人在爭取獨立的奮鬥過程中喪生。 - struggle [ˋstrʌg!] v.
奮力
All through the game, Dora struggled to match the other player's skill.
整場比賽 Dora 都在努力趕上對手的技巧。 - limb [lɪm] n.
肢體（指手或腳）
Man-made limbs are used to help people who have lost arms and legs.
義肢用來幫助失去手或腳的人。 - encouragement [ɪnˋkɝɪdʒmənt] n.
鼓勵
With my teacher's encouragement, I decided to take part in the game.
在老師的鼓勵下，我決定參加比賽。 - encourage [ɪnˋkɝɪdʒ] v.
鼓勵，激勵
Tina's high grade on the last science test encouraged her to keep trying hard.
Tina 在上次的科學考試中拿下高分，激勵她繼續努力。 - imperfect [ɪmˋpɝfɪkt] adj.
不完美的，有缺陷的
Al's poems are imperfect, but they are fun to read.
Al 寫的詩不完美，但讀起來很有趣。 - religious [rɪˋlɪdʒəs] adj.
宗教的；虔誠的
Joanna wants to marry someone who shares her religious beliefs.
Joanna 希望嫁擁有同樣信仰的人。
Brenda is very religious and goes to church every day to pray.
Brenda 很虔誠，每天都上教堂禱告。 - religion [rɪˋlɪdʒən] n.
宗教
Followers of the Hindu religion make up 80 percent of India's people.
印度教的信徒佔了印度人口的百分之八十。 - determined [dɪˋtɝmɪnd] adj.
下定決心的
Paul is determined to go traveling this year, and he is trying many ways to save money.
Paul 下定決心今年要去旅行，因此他用各種方式存錢。 - determine [dɪˋtɝmɪn] v.
決定，影響
This interview may determine your future so you'd better prepare well for it.
這次面試可能會影響你的未來，所以你最好用心準備。 - determination [dɪ͵tɝməˋneʃən] n.
決心
Zoe shows great determination to become a pop star.
Zoe 展現極大的決心，想成為流行明星。 - attitude [ˋætətjud] n.
態度
Simon's attitude toward the girl changed when he got to know her better.
當 Simon 更瞭解那個女孩之後，對她的態度就改變了。 - wonder [ˋwʌndɚ] v.
想知道
Darwin spent a lot of his childhood wondering about the natural world.
Darwin 小時候有很多時間都花在思索大自然的奧祕。
I wonder what my life would be like without you.
我不知道沒有你的話，我的人生會成什麼樣子。 - persuade [pɚˋswed] v.
說服
No one can persuade Lisa to change her mind.
沒有人能說服 Lisa 改變想法。 - persuasive [pɚˋswesɪv] adj.
有說服力的
Bob can be very persuasive, and he will be a successful salesman.
Bob 說服力十足，他會是成功的業務員。 - inspire [ɪnˋspaɪr] v.
啟發
Mr. Walker is an excellent coach who inspires great effort from his players.
Walker 先生是很棒的教練，能激發選手極大的潛能。 - inspiring [ɪnˋspaɪrɪŋ] adj.
具啟發性的，鼓舞人心的
Dr. Martin Luther King was known for the inspiring speeches he gave.
馬丁．路德．金恩博士以激勵人心的演說聞名。 - inspiration [͵ɪnspəˋreʃən] n.
具啟發性的人（事物）；靈感
Josie has been an inspiration to us all with her determination to overcome her physical disability.
Josie 戰勝身體障礙的決心，一直是激勵我們的榜樣。
The poet often finds inspiration in nature.
詩人經常從大自然找尋靈感。 - motivational [͵motəˋveʃənəl] adj.
具有激勵性的
The company arranges motivational courses and activities for its employees.
公司會為員工安排提升士氣的課程和活動。 - motivation [͵motəˋveʃən] n.
誘因，動機
My brother's success is my motivation for working hard.
我哥哥的成功就是激勵我更努力的動力。 - energetic [͵ɛnɚˋdʒɛtɪk] adj.
精力充沛的
You need to be quite energetic to teach a class of young children.
你一定要體力充沛才能教導一班小朋友。 - energy [ˋɛnɚdʒɪ] n.
精力；能源
It's amazing that Joe has the energy to run so far at the age of 70.
Joe 以七十高齡還能有精力跑這麼遠真厲害。
We must use less gasoline and oil and start to look for other sources of energy.
我們必須減少使用汽油和石油，並開始尋找其他能源來源。 - achieve [əˋtʃiv] v.
達成
After years of hard work, Shirley achieved her aim of opening her own restaurant.
在多年努力之後，Shirley 達成了自己開餐廳的目標。 - achievement [əˋtʃivmənt] n.
成就
Leonardo da Vinci did many things, but painting the Mona Lisa was probably his greatest achievement.
達文西的成就不勝枚舉，但畫出《蒙娜麗莎》堪稱他最偉大的成就。 - realize [ˋrɪə͵laɪz] v.
實現，達成；明白，瞭解
Kim wants to go to art school and realize her dream of being an artist.
Kim 想進藝術學校，實現她當藝術家的夢想。
Carol didn't realize how late it was until she got home and saw the clock.
Carol 一直到進了家門看到時鐘才發現時間有多晚。 - dare [dɛr] v.
敢
Timothy didn't dare to admit to his parents what he had done.
Timothy 不敢跟父母承認自己做了什麼。 - organization [͵ɔrgənəˋzeʃən] n.
機構，組織；安排，籌劃
The Red Cross is an international organization that provides medical help.
紅十字會是一個提供醫療協助的國際組織。
The principal asked students to help with the organization of the school festival.
校長請學生一起幫忙籌辦校慶事宜。 - organize [ˋɔrgə͵naɪz] v.
籌備，組織
My classmates and I are trying to organize an event to raise money for poor children.
我跟同學正設法要籌備一個為貧童募款的活動。 - arrange [əˋrendʒ] v.
安排
Mr. Chen arranged a skiing trip to Korea as a surprise for his family.
陳先生為家人安排了一趟去韓國滑雪的驚喜之旅。 - arrangement [əˋrendʒmənt] n.
安排
I hope you haven't made any arrangements for Sunday because I want to invite you to dinner.
我希望你星期天還沒有任何安排，因為我想邀請你吃晚餐。 - passion [ˋpæʃən] n.
熱情
You can clearly see the musician's passion in the way he plays.
你從音樂家演奏的樣子就能清楚感受到他的熱情。 - passionate [ˋpæʃənɪt] adj.
熱情的
My sister is passionate about movies and goes to see one every weekend.
我妹妹對電影很有興趣，幾乎每個週末都會去一趟電影院。 - call sb. names
辱罵
Lucy was crying because the other kids called her names at school.
Lucy 在哭，因為學校裡的其他孩子罵她。 - a turning point
轉捩點
Getting that job was a turning point in Oliver's life, as he could finally afford his own house.
獲得那份工作是 Oliver 人生中的轉捩點，因為他終於買得起房子了。 - move sb. to tears
使人感動落淚
The sad ending of the film moved many people in the audience to tears.
那部電影悲傷的結局讓很多觀眾潸然淚下。 - blow one's mind
使人感到震撼
The band's great performance at the concert completely blew my mind.
那支樂團在音樂會中的超棒演出讓我無比震撼。 - stand tall
充滿自信，抬頭挺胸
When people want to harm you, you need to stand tall and face them.
當有人想傷害你，你要挺身以對。
