情景英语：中级美语对话(第123讲)

123 Early to Bed， Early to Rise

　　“Early to bed， early to rise，” so goes an old saying. But how many of us are in the habit of doing that？

　　Not many， I bet. Most of us need an alarm clock to wake us up. But even that doesn't always work. It's too easy to punch the off button and fall asleep again.

　　The Lazybones Alarm Clock may be the solution to our problem. It's specially¹ designed so that it cannot be switched off with a simple push of a button. The clock has several “protective shells.” You must open these shells one by one before you can turn off the alarm. If you don't，it'll keep on saying，“Good morning……

　　good morning……“ So if any of you lazybones need a morning call that really gets you out of bed， this clock might be just the thing for you.

　　Early to bed， early to rise， makes a man healthy， wealthy and wise.

　　“Honesty is the best policy.” so goes an old saying.

　　night owl² 夜猫子，猫头鹰    nocturnal 夜的

　　I am in the habit of skipping breakfast.

　　alarm clock 闹钟    set the clock for 9：00 设闹钟

　　They came into the room one by one.

　　tweaked  v.拧