高中阅读He has it all, but still has regrets

You might know Joe Cheng from the popular Taiwanese drama It Started with a Kiss (《恶作剧之吻》). In the show, he plays the most popular boy in high school.

Although thousands of girls have fallen in love with him for his cute smile and strong body, Cheng, 27, doesn't want to rest on his good looks.

He made the move from modeling to acting six years ago, and now he is trying another career – this time, to be a singer. Cheng worked on his first album, Joe Cheng's Day, for a year. It came out on September 7.

Apart from recording his CD, Cheng has been practicing dance moves for his music video. Given his height, 188cm, this was not an easy job. "I had bad dreams about dancing," he said.

Cheng's life has had many ups and downs. His parents divorced (离婚) when he was in primary school and he has lived with his father ever since. After he dropped out of high school, he took on all kinds of jobs before being spotted by a scout (星探) for a modeling agency (模特经纪公司). Cheng said his key to life is "keeping a positive outlook (前景) and making the most out of life".

Cheng admitted that he got bad grades when he was in high school. But he was still very popular at school. "I was very active (活跃的) in the student union and I was elected (当选) president. I liked to organize parties and field trips, so many teachers and students knew me," he said.

Cheng once dreamed of becoming a cartoonist (漫画家), and he regrets that he never did it. Now he hopes his teenage fans can learn from his life. "When you are in school, just focus on studies," Cheng said. "Every young heart is eager (渴望的) to explore the world outside. But take your time. Finish your studies first."

BONUS

我们可以这样来形容郑元畅积极乐观的生活态度：optimistic, positive, look on the bright side, see things through rose-colored spectacles

例如：He always looks on the bright side when he faces difficulty.

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核心词汇

apart from 除 之外

用法：包含了except for和as well as两种含义

Apart from the ending, it's really a good film.

Apart from the injuries to his face, he broke his leg.

positive adj. 积极的;肯定的

You've got to be more positive about your work.

admit vt. / vi. 承认;许可

You have to admit that she's good at her job.

regret vt. / vi. 遗憾;惋惜

Don't do anything you might regret.

活学活用

Although thousands of girls have fallen in love with him for his cute smile and strong body, Cheng, 27, doesn't want to ...

连词Although引导让步状语从句，表示"尽管，虽然"的意思。意思相近的词还有though，even though等。

小试身手

1. ______ the police thought he was the most likely one, since they had no exact proof about it, they could not arrest him. (09湖南卷)

A. Although B. As long as

C. If only D. As soon as

2. Many of them turned a deaf ear to his advice, _______ they knew it to be valuable. (07浙江卷)

A. as if B. now that

C. even though D. so that

Key: AC