四级The assumption is that children shouldn't chat in the classroom because it hinders hard work; instead, they should learn to delay gratification ( ' , 快乐 ) so that they can pursue abstract goals, like going to college.

假设是孩子们不应该在教室里聊天，因为这会妨碍努力学习；相反，他们应该学会延迟满足（“，快乐 ) 这样他们就可以追求抽象的目标，比如上大学。

2015年12月阅读原文

四级The assumption is that children shouldn't chat in the classroom because it hinders hard work; instead, they should learn to delay gratification so that they can pursue abstract goals, like going to college.

假设是孩子们不应该在教室里聊天，因为这会妨碍努力学习；相反，他们应该学会延迟满足感，这样才能追求抽象的目标，比如上大学。

2015年12月四级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

考研Even though the day-to-day experience of raising kids can be soul-crushingly hard, Senior writes that “the very things that in the moment dampen our moods can later be sources of intense gratification and delight.

尽管抚养孩子的日常经历可能会让人心碎，但Senior写道，“那些此刻让我们情绪低落的事情后来可能会成为强烈满足和喜悦的源泉。

2011年考研阅读原文

四级The assumption is that children shouldn't chat in the classroom because it hinders hard work; instead, they should leain to delay gratification (快乐) so that they can pursue abstract goals, like going to college.

人们的假设是，孩子们不应该在课堂上聊天，因为这会阻碍努力学习；相反，他们应该学会拖延满足感(快乐) 这样他们就可以追求抽象的目标，比如上大学。

2015年12月英语四级考试真题（第1套）

考研Kids need plenty of practice delaying gratification and deploying effective organizational skills, such as managing time and setting priorities.

孩子们需要大量练习延迟满足感和运用有效的组织技能，如管理时间和设定优先事项。

2007年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语试题