The future does not determine itself. The actions of the present determine the future. (Para. 2) MEaning: The future is not determined by itself but by the actions we take today. ILanguage point 2 Edward Cornish, editor of"The Futurist"magazine I published by the World Future Society, says: (Para. 3) editor: n. person who prepares(a newspaper, film, etc. a chief editor主编,总编辑 a managing editor编辑主任 A newspaper editor makes the final decisions about which articles will be printed报纸编辑对于文章的刊用做出最终 决定。Language Point 1 The future does not determine itself. The actions of the present determine the future. (Para. 2) Meaning: The future is not determined by itself but by the actions we take today. Language Point 2 Edward Cornish, editor of "The Futurist" magazine published by the World Future Society, says: (Para. 3) editor: n. person who prepares (a newspaper, film, etc.) a chief editor 主编，总编辑 a managing editor 编辑主任 A newspaper editor makes the final decisions about which articles will be printed. 报纸编辑对于文章的刊用做出最终 决定