Irene has been my best friend since we were little.
从小艾琳就是我最好的朋友。
We have shared our ups and downs and have the same dreams for the future.
我们甘苦与共，对未来有着相同的梦想。
She is outgoing, optimistic and agreeable.
她外向、乐观而且性情和善。
She always looks on the bright side of things and likes to laugh all the time.
她总是看人生的光明面而且老是喜欢笑。
In the teachers' eyes, she is not a good student.
在老师的眼中，她不是一个好学生。
She seldom pays attention to what the teachers say, doesn't like to read textbooks and, therefore, does poorly on the exams.
她很少注意听老师说什么，不喜欢念教科书，因此考试成绩很差。
However, she is well-read and talented.
然而，她一博览群书而且多才多艺。
She spends a lot of time reading novels and poems.
她花很多时间看小说和诗。
When it comes to music, she excels in singing and playing many musical instruments.
说到音乐，她擅长唱歌和吹奏各种乐器。
I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful friend that I will cherish our friendship forever.
重点讲解
1.ups and downs 甘与苦;浮沉;兴衰
例句：I wasn't aware of the ups and downs of my parents' lives.
我对我父母一生的浮沉并不了解。
2.look on the bright side of things 看人生的光明面
例句：Look on the bright side of things;your loss can be a blessing in disguise.
看人生的光明面嘛;塞翁失马焉知非福。
3.in one's eyes 在某人眼中
例句：In my eyes，Jim is an honest person.
在我眼中，吉姆是个诚实的人。
4.pay attention to 注意
例句：With limited time and attention, we have to be careful what we look for and what we pay attention to.
由于时间和注意力有限，我们必须对我们寻找的和关注的东西特别小心。
