1. 有一种方向感也至关重要，这就意味着要为将来制定计划，但又不能深陷其中。
It is also vital to have some sense of direction, which means making plans for the future but not becoming preoccupied with them.
2. 日本人勤奋、重技术、不断改善产品，所以他们的高技术消费品能够称霸世界。
Japanese high-tech consumer products are able to dominate the world market because the Japanese are hard working, technologically oriented, and diligent in their efforts to improve products.
3. 真是这种努力的付出才换来了日本工业令人难以置信的发展。
It is the hard work that contributes significantly to the incredible growth of their industrious.
4. 很多大学生追求的是梦想，而非利润，因此他们选择美术、历史和哲学作为自己的专业。
Many college students pursue their dreams instead of profits, majoring in the fine arts, history, and philosophy.
5. 因为美国人认为时间是一种有限的资源，所以他们努力节约和管理它。
Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it.
