Lesson 16 Don't Rely on Luck

Passing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky charms and follow old customs.
In Korea, many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that these things will act as magnets and "pull" them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students' minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you can't always rely on luck. There is no substitute for hard work.

don't rely on luck 勿心存侥幸
bill 纸钞
pass the exam   fail the exam          flunk the exam(俚,fail)
dream a sweet dream  做了一个梦
I dreamed about/of you last night.      dream about/of kissing sb  梦见
I had a nightmare dream last night.
I have a dream.  ?
parasol  阳伞
be buried in  
My father was buried in military cemetery.
Peter is always buried in his work.
Do as the roman do.
In Austrilia I acted as Peter's interpretor. 口译员
ease one's mind