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I Believe I Can Fly

Benjamin Franklin

Directions: When listening to the song, fill in the blanks and then discuss the following questions.

What’s the theme of the song?What can you learn from it?

Thomas Jefferson

I used to think that I could not go wrongAnd life was nothing but an awful songBut now I know theI am leaning on the everlasting armsIf I can see it, then I can do itIf I , there is nothing to itI believe I can flyI believe I can I think about it every night and daySpread my wings and I believe I can soarI see me that open door I believe I can flyI believe I can flyI believe I can fly

I Believe I Can Fly

meaning of true love________________

just believe it___________

touch the sky___________

fly away________

running through_____________

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See I was on the verge ofSometimes silence can seem so loudThere are miracles in life But first I know it starts inside of meIf I can see it, If I just believe it, there is nothing to itI believe I can flyI believe I can touch the skyI every night and day Spread my wings and fly awayI believe I can soarI see me running through that open doorI believe I can flyI believe I can flyI believe I can fly

breaking down_____________

I must achieve_____________

then I can do it_____________

think about it_____________

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Thomas Jefferson

Yeah, because I youIf I can see it, then I can do itIf I just believe it, there is I believe I can flyI believe I can touch the skyI think about it every night and day and fly away I believe I can soarI see me running through that open doorI believe I can flyI believe I can fly I believe I can flyIf I just spread I can flyIf I just spread my wingsI can fly

believe in_________

nothing to it___________

Spread my wings_______________

my wings___________

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Directions: Do you know your own character? Connect the adjectives describing character or personality with the people in the cartoons.

sociableconceitedgenerous

meanrebelliousconfident

superstitiousunselfishvain

sympatheticlazyindependent

conceited( ) unselfish( )

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mean( ) vain( )

confident( ) lazy( )

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independent( ) sociable( )

sympathetic( ) rebellious( )

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generous( ) superstitious( )

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1. Do you think it is important for you to develop character? Explain your reasons.

2. Who do you trust most in your everyday life? Why?3. What moral values do you honour in your life? 4. What are the typical virtues of Chinese people in your opin

ion?

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“Virtues” are particular good qualities in someone’s character. They enable us to the moral principles we have adopted. Honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, fidelity, integrity,

pursue______fairness______,

self-control and prudence are all examples of virtues. How does a person develop virtues? Virtues are developed

through learning and . As the ancient philosopher Aristotle suggested, a person can improve his or her character by practicing

, while a good character can be corrupted by repeated self-indulgence. the ability to run a marathon develops through a lot of training and practice, so does our capacity to be fair, , or to be compassionate.

practice_______.

self-discipline___________Just as_______

to be courageous______________Virtues are habits. That is, once they are acquired, they become

of a person. For example, a person who has

developed the virtue of generosity is often referred to

characteristic___________as a generous

person because he or she tends to be generous in all circumstances. Moreover, a person who has developed virtues will be naturally disposed to act in ways that are consistent with________________ moral principles.

Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with what you have heard.

__________________

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Directions: What words will occur to you whenever we mention “character & personality”. Write down as many words as possible.

sympathetic, considerate, energetic, enthusiastic, frank, generous, pleasant, serious, persistent, sociable, easy-going, sharp-minded, hot-tempered, self-confident, determined…

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Benjamin Franklin

American printer, author, diplomat, philosopher and scientist

January 17, 1706Birth

April 17, 1790Death

Boston, MassachusettsPlace of Birth

contributing to the formation of the United States and representing the country abroad

Being Know for

experimenting with electricity and developing inventions

leaving home in Boston at the age of 17, eventually establishing himself as a printer in Philadelphia

1723

serving several terms as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly

1751-1764

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conducting his famous experiment with a kite, proving that lightning is an electrical phenomenon

1752

serving as a member of the Second Continental Congress, and being appointed to the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence

1775

serving as ambassador to France, successfully securing French support for the newly formed United States

1776-1785

winning election as president of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania

1785

helping to establish consensus on the provisions for a federal government as a member of the Constitutional Convention

1787

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Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence, a principal leader in the American Revolution, and the third president of the United States. Jefferson was also regarded as a great political thinker and diplomat. The U.S. doubled its area in 1803 when he bought the territory west of the Mississippi, which was called the Louisiana Purchase.

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True or False

Parts Paragraphs Main Ideas

1 1~5 The bank president’s failing was one of character.

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Further Understanding2 6~13 The author insists that what really

matters for success is one’s character rather than one’s personality.

3 14~22 One can build character at any age with the inside-out approach and by admitting mistakes. One’s family provides a critical measure of one’s character and the opportunity to nurture it.

4 23~28 The bank president was forgiven by his wife and his employees after he admitted his mistake. He then began to find his own path to character.


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Further Understanding

1. What is character made up of according to Stephen R. Covey?

Character is made up of those principles and values that give your life direction, meaning and depth, such as integrity, honesty, courage, fairness and generosity.

2. What can we learn from the examples of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson?

Their examples tell us that we can only experience true success and happiness by making character the guideline of our lives.

3. What was the change in the basic view of success after we moved into the industrial age and after World War I?

Success became more a function of charm, skills and techniques that lubricate the process of human interaction.


True or False



4. Why does the author think that seeking heroes in athletes, musicians and powerful business executives does not necessarily provide us with good role models?

Because the author thinks that skill can never guarantee happiness and fulfillment though it is certainly needed for success. Happiness and fulfillment come from developing character.


True or False



1. The key point to building character is learning how to start from within yourself and proceed to the world outside. T

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2. Being a more responsible employee is very important to your future promotion. T

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3. Trust is not the essential ingredient for character. F(

)There’s no more essential ingredient for character growth than trust.

4. Family is the place to build our character and hide who we really are. F

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True character begins at home.

5. An excellent employee used to treat his / her spouse casually. F

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An excellent employee treats his / her spouse well.

Many tend to believe that the only things we need for success

are talent, energy and personality. Yet the story of the young and

competent executive in the following text demonstrates that such

values as integrity, honesty, and loyalty are even more essential

for our success and happiness

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Some time ago I was asked to consult for a bank that was having a problem with employee morale. “I don’t know what’s wrong,” complained their young president sadly. Bright and attractively capable, he’d risen through the ranks only to see his institution faltering. Productivity and profits were down. He blamed his employees. “No matter what incentives I provide,” he said, “they won’t shake off this gloom and doom.”

Why Character CountsStephen R. CoveyDetailed Reading

He was right. The atmosphere seemed poisoned with suspicion and lack of trust. For two months I ran workshops, but nothing helped. I was stumped.

constitute your inner sense of what’s right and wrong based not on laws or rules of conduct but on who you are.

Character is made up of those principles and values that give your life direction, meaning and depth. These

Finally, in more casual conversations, the truth emerged. The boss, who was married, was having an affair with an employee. And everyone knew it.

It was obvious now that the company’s poor performance was caused by his conduct. But the greatest damage this man was doing was to himself. He was thinking only of his own pleasure and satisfaction disregarding long-term consequences. Moreover, he had violated a sacred trust with his wife.

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In a word, his failing was one of character.

What Really Matters

Detailed ReadingThey include such traits as integrity, honesty, courage,

fairness and generosity which arise from the hard choices we have to make in life. So, wrong is simply in doing wrong, not in getting caught.

Yet some people wonder if our inner values matter anymore. After all, hasn’t our noted bank executive succeeded in every visible way, despite his moral failing?

This question demonstrates a dilemma of our modern life. Many have come to believe that the only things we need for success are talent, energy and personality. But history has taught us that who we are is more important than who we appear to be.

that we can only experience true success and happiness by making character the guideline of our lives.

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a half, almost everything in the literature of success and self-help focused on what could be called the character ethic. Such eminent figures as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson made clear their belief

After we moved into the industrial age and after World War I, the basic view of success shifted to what we could call the personality ethic. Success became more a function of charm, skills and techniques that lubricate the process of human interaction. Rather than struggle with difficult issues of right and wrong, we turned to making things run smoothly.

Some of that philosophy expressed itself with harmless but superficial mottoes, such as “smiling wins more friends than frowning.” Other ideas were even deceptive, faking interest in others’ hobbies so they will like you, for instance.

With a value system based solely on skill and personality, we find heroes in athletes, musicians and in powerful business executives. But despite the admiration we feel for these achievers, we shouldn’t necessarily look upon them as role models. While skill is certainly needed for success, it can never guarantee happiness and fulfillment. These come from developing character.

You can begin to build character at any age. The key is learning how to look within to work inside out.

With the inside-out approach, private victories precede public victories. These private victories are simply promises you make to yourself and others and then keep.

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Start at Home

Day by day, as you make and keep increasingly challenging promises, you will be making deposits in your “character account.” What begins as great effort will eventually become a habit. And as you get into the habit of building character in the smaller areas of your life, your ability to develop character strength in more important spheres will grow.

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Private victories therefore lead to your larger public victories. For instance, to gain more freedom to think and act in your job, you must first be a more responsible employee. To create a happy marriage, first be the kind of person who generates love, generosity, dependability and trust.

There’s no more essential ingredient for character growth than trust. Whether it is trust we earn from colleagues or a spouse, it is built slowly over time in an infinite variety of circumstances.

Another way to build character is to admit your mistakes. Character is revealed in how we handle things that go wrong.

The best opportunities to build character, however, are within our families, where we are constantly tested and most vulnerable to lapses. True character begins at home.

Often we sense that we can get away with things around those who know us best, who will love us regardless of our conduct. This can end up destroying our character and our relationships. How often have we heard of someone who is an excellent employee but treats his or her spouse like a piece of furniture?

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All our relationships follow the patterns of life; they have ups and downs. This is why our families provide a critical measure of our character and the opportunity, again and again, to nurture it.

What became of the bank president who was involved sexually with an employee? When I confided to him what I knew of his affair and the effect it was having on his staff, he ran his fingers through his hair. “I don’t know where to begin,” he said.

“Is it over?”He looked me directly in the eye. “Yes. Absolutely.”

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“Then begin by talking with your wife,” I answered.

He told his wife, who forgave him. Then he called a meeting of his staff and addressed their morale problem. “I have found the cause of the problem,” he said. “It is me. I am asking you to give me another chance.”

Detailed ReadingIt took time, but eventually the employees’ morale, a sense of

openness, optimism and trust improved. In the end, however, the executive was doing himself the greatest favor. He was finding his own path to character.

1. What’s the grammatical function of “disregarding long-term consequences”?

He was thinking only of his own pleasure and satisfaction disregarding long-term consequences.

现在分词短语作状语。More examples:She went out, slamming the door.I fell, striking my head against the door and cutting it.

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2. Translate the sentence into Chinese.

他只顾自己一时的享乐和满足，不管长远的后果。

During the nation’s first century and a half, almost everything in the literature of success and self-help focused on what could be called the character ethic.

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1. Paraphrase this sentence.

During the first 150 years of our country, almost everything written about success and self-help centered on the importance of good character for success.


在我国历史最初的 150 多年中，几乎所有关于成功与自励的文献都聚焦在所谓的品德标准方面。

Rather than struggle with difficult issues of right and wrong, we turned to making things run smoothly.Detailed Reading

1. What does the author intend to say?

Instead of struggling in our minds about whether our actions are morally right or wrong, we concentrated on how to make things go easier.


我们不会在大是大非的痛苦问题上纠缠，而专注于如何使事情顺利运作。

The key is learning how to look within to work inside out.

Detailed Reading1. Paraphrase the sentence.

The key point to building character is learning how to start from within yourself and proceed to the world outside.


关键是要学会如何内省，然后由内而外，推己及人。

Day by day, as you make and keep increasingly challenging promises, you will be making deposits in your “character account.”

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1. What does “character account” mean in the sentence?

“Character account” means you will improve your character gradually in the same way as you save your money in the bank.


日复一日，你许下并恪守越来越有挑战性的诺言，你也同时在往你的“道德账户”上存“钱”。

There’s no more essential ingredient for character growth than trust.Detailed Reading

1. Paraphrase the sentence.

The most important factor in character growth is trust.

2. Translate this sentence into Chinese.

在品德成熟的过程中，没有哪一种因素会比信任更加关键的了。

How often have we heard of someone who is an excellent employee but treats his or her spouse like a piece of furniture?Detailed Reading

1. What rhetorical device is used in the sentence?

Simile.


我们会不会经常听说这样的人，比如一个很出色的员工，却把自己的配偶当作一件家具那样对待？

This is why our families provide a critical measure of our character and the opportunity, again and again, to nurture it.Detailed Reading

1. What’s the meaning of the sentence?

This is the reason why our families are important as places where our character is constantly tested and gradually improved.


这就是为什么我们的家庭能为我们的品德提供一个重要的量度，而且不断提供机会滋养它。

competent: adj. having enough skill or knowledge to do sth. to a satisfactory standard

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I wouldn’t say he was brilliant but he was competent at his job.

这些形容词均含有“有能力的，能干的”之意强调具有能胜任某项工作的足够技能或其它所需的条件。最常用的词，多用于褒义，着重指有能力做某事，常用于 be able to 这个词组。语气弱于 able ，指有能力、有潜力做某事，常与 of 连用。

CF: competent, able, capable

competentable

capable

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1. Will she be to cope with the work?2. I think your plan is of being improved. 3. We need to get an assistant who’s and efficient. 4. She is in / for her work.5. It’s so wonderful to be to see the sea from my window. 6. This court is not with regard to your case.

able____capable_______

capable_______competent_________

able____competent_________

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integrity: n.

1. the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right

2. (formal) the state of being united as one complete thing

No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.

Bill is really a man of integrity.

他们竭尽全力保持自己的文化完整。

They tried their best to keep their cultural integrity intact.

A modern extension on the old building will ruin its architectural integrity.

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consult:

1. v. ask for information or advice from sb. because it is their job to know sth.

2. v. discuss sth. with sb. so that you can make a decision together

I’m not quite sure how to get there — I’d better consult a map.

他们将就如何开展竞选活动进行磋商。

They are going to consult on how to launch the election campaign.

Why didn’t you consult me about this?

Patterns: consult sb. about sth. consult with

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morale: n. the level of confidence and positive feelings that people have, especially people who work together, who belong to the same team, etc.

A couple of victories would improve the team’s morale enormously.

长期的失业使得他精神不振。

A long period of unemployment weakened his morale.

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On our ships, the officers rose through the ranks and every young sailor boy had his chances.

She had joined the company as a secretary and risen through the ranks.

rise through the ranks:make progress from a low position to a high position

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stump: v.if you are stumped by a question or problem, you are unable to find an answer to it

I’m completely stumped.

我很为难 , 简直不知如何是好。

I’m stumped: I just don’t know what to do.

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emerge: v.

1. appear or come out from somewhere

She emerged from the sea, blue with cold.

2. if facts emerge, they become known after being hidden or secret

经彻底调查，总的情况明朗了。

After thorough investigation there emerged an overall picture.

太阳从云朵后面钻出来。

The sun emerged from behind a cloud.

Differences on the issues have emerged.

Pattern: emerge from

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affair: n.

1. a secret sexual relationship between two people, when at least one of them is married to sb. else

2. things connected with your personal life, your financial situation, etc.

She’s having an affair with a married man.

别理我，管好你自己的事。

Leave me alone; mind your own affairs.

She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently.

He had an affair with his boss that lasted six years.

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这些名词均含“事情”之意。含义较广，侧重指与你个人生活有关的事务。复数形式多指重大或较复杂的事务。通常指生意上的事情。普通用词，着重指一件不得不考虑的或需要处理的事。

CF: affair, business & matter

affair

businessmatter

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the three words above. Change the forms where necessary.

1. The minister deals with important 2. Will you phone me back — it’s a of some importance. 3. Our firm does a lot of with overseas customers. 4. Currently, there are fewer firms in in the area than

ever before. 5. Talking about the world’s problems is one thing, but solving

them is another altogether.6. What I do in my spare time is my 7. Mary denied any knowledge of the 8. Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do with.

affairs______.

matter______business________

business________

matter_______affair______.

matter______.

business________

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obvious: adj.easy to notice or understand

They have a small child so for obvious reasons they need money.

It was obvious that I knew very little about it.

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conduct:

1. n. the way sb. behaves, especially in public, in their job, etc.

2. v. carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts

The club has a strict code of conduct.

实验是由纽约的科学家们实施完成的。The experiments were conducted by the scientists in New York.

We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.

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consequence: n. sth. that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

这项决定会带来深远的影响。

This decision will bring long-lasting consequences.

Well, if you insist on eating so much, you’ll have to suffer the consequences!

as a consequence oftake the consequences (of)

Collocations:

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constitute: v. if several people or things constitute sth., they are the parts that form it

Women constitute about 10% of the parliament.

这些动词均含“组成，构成”之意。正式用词，指由某些部分组成一个整体或构成某物的基本成分。在句中，主语表事物的组成部分，宾语表示事物的整体。正式用词，多用被动态。指将两个或两个以上的人或物放到一起形成一个整体。与 of 连用，指一个整体由几个部分组成，或由某些材料构成。

CF: constitute, compose & consist

constitute

compose

consist

The under-18s constitute nearly 25% of the town’s population.

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Directions: Fill in the blanks with the three words above. Change the forms where necessary.

1. Seven days a week. 2. The house of six rooms. 3. Such action a felony ( 重罪 ).4. Water is of hydrogen and oxygen. 5. That area’s future weather pattern might of long dry

periods.

constitute_________consists________

constitutes__________composed__________

consist_______

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trait: n.(formal) a particular quality in sb’s character

His sense of humor is one of his good traits.

他有个不大讨人喜欢的特点，就是爱当众责备孩子。

One of his less attractive traits is criticizing his child in public.

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generosity: n. a generous attitude, or generous behaviour

Her friends take advantage of her generosity.

他以慷慨闻名。

He is known for his generosity.

N.B. generosity 的形容词为 generous “ ” ，意为慷慨的，大方的；其反义词为 mean “ ”，意为吝啬的，小气的。

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inner: adj.

1. inner thoughts or feelings are the ones that you feel strongly but do not always show to other people

Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace.

2. on the inside or close to the centre of sth.

Few people ever managed to penetrate the star’s inner sanctum.

Leading off the main hall is a series of small inner rooms.

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dilemma: n.

a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad

The president is clearly in a dilemma about / over how to tackle the crisis.医生面临的困境是要不要把事情的真相告诉病人。

The dilemma the doctor faced was whether he should tell the patient the truth.

be in a dilemmabe faced with the dilemma be placed in a dilemma

Collocations:

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talent: n.a natural ability to do sth. well

Her talent for music showed at an early age.

His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job.

N.B. talent 的形容词形式为“ talented” ，意为“有天赋的；有才干的”。

这些名词均可表示人的“能力，才能”之意。语气最强，指天生的才能与智力。着重指一个某方面具有可发展和培养的突出才能，但语气比 genius 弱。着重指一种与生俱来的能力。普通用词，指人先天的或学来的各种能力。

CF: genius, talent , gift & ability

geniustalent

giftability

1. We found him work more suited to his . 2. Bill possesses a remarkable for music.3. He is hard-working and able, but no 4. He has many outstanding .5. Her are well known.6. He has the to do the work. 7. She has always been able to learn languages easily; it’s a

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Directions: Fill in the blanks with the four words above. Change the forms where necessary.

abilities_______talent_______

genius______.gifts_______

talents_______ability_______

gift____.

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personality: n. sb.’s character, especially the way they behave towards other people

He is well qualified for the job, but he does lack personality.

她个性很强。

She has a very strong personality.

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figure: n.

1. sb. who is important or famous in some way

Several leading figures resigned from the party.

2. sb. with a particular type of appearance or character, especially when they are far away or difficult to see

我看见黑暗中有个人影走近。

I saw a figure approaching in the darkness.

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guideline: n.rules or instructions about the best way to do sth.

The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers.

现在的道德标准不像以前那么明确了。

Today the moral guidelines are less obvious than before.

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shift: v.

1. if sb.’s opinions, beliefs, etc. shift, they change

2. make sb. else responsible for sth., especially for sth. bad that has happened

Public opinion was beginning to shift to the right.

Don’t try to shift the responsibility onto others: you must do the job yourself.

3. move from one place or position to another, or make sth. do this

Joe listened, shifting uncomfortably from one foot to another.

He refused to shift his ground.

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这些动词均可表示“从一处移往另一处”之意。侧重位置与方向的改变。普通用词，指从一处到另一外的任何距离的转移。一般表示转送或移交，尤指交通运输中的换乘或职务的调动。作“移动”解时，与move可换用，另外还可指撤职或开除学藉等。

CF: shift , move, transfer & remove

shiftmovetransfer

remove

1. The chief of police was for failing to do his duty.2. Media attention recently onto environmental

issues.3 Will you help me this table to the back room? 4. I thought I could hear someone about / around

upstairs. 5. She her weight uneasily from one foot to the other. 6. The men came to the rubbish from the backyard. 7. We from one bus into another.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the four words above. Change the forms where necessary.

removed________

has shifted__________

move_____moving_______

shifted_______remove_______

were transferred______________

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motto: n.

a short sentence or phrase giving a rule on how to behave, which expresses the aims or beliefs of a person, school, or institution

Her motto is “Work hard, play hard”.

“Be prepared” is the motto of the boy scouts.

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deceptive: adj.sth. that is deceptive seems to be one thing but is in fact very different

It’s deceptive — from the outside, the building looks small, but inside, it’s quite big.

Appearances are often deceptive.

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guarantee:v.1. make a formal written promise to repair or replace a product if

it breaks within a specific period of time

2. promise to do sth. or to promise that sth. will happen

The fridge is guaranteed for two years.这手表保修三年。They guarantee the watch for three years.

I can’t guarantee to work for more than a year.我保证你会喜欢这本书。I guarantee that you’ll like this book.

n. a formal promise that sth. will be done

There is no guarantee that the dispute will not flare up again.

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这些动词都有“保证”之意。指对东西的质量或某事肯定会发生的保证。侧重使人相信某事会发生。侧重表自己的主观意向，设法用语言使别人感到可靠。

CF: guarantee, ensure & promise

guaranteeensurepromise

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1. They have delivery.2. He faithfully to call me every week.3. The airline is taking steps to safety on its aircraft.4. The role of the police is to that the law is obeyed. 5. Can I have that book back when you’ve finished because I’ve

it to Sara.6. Their 2-0 victory today has the Italian team a place

in the Cup Final. 7. Her parents her a new car if she passed her exams. 8. The label on this bread says it is free of / from

preservatives.

guaranteed__________promised________

ensure______

ensure______

promised________ensured________

promised________guaranteed__________

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strength: n.the quality of being brave or determined in dealing with difficult or unpleasant situations

He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.

Admitting you’ve made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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generate: v.

1. produce or cause sth.

Her latest film has generated a lot of interest.

新的发展将创造许多新岗位。

The new development will generate many new jobs.

2. produce heat, electricity, or another form of energy

Wind turbines generate electricity for the local community.

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ingredient: n.

1. a quality you need to achieve sth.

Mental illness and detachment from society are the ingredients of suicide.

信任是幸福婚姻的要素。

Trust is a vital ingredient in a happy marriage.

2. one of the foods that you use to make a particular food or dish

The list of ingredients included 250g of almonds.

将原料放在盆里调匀。

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

basic ingredientprincipal ingredient

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get away with:not be caught or punished when you have done sth. wrong

If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn’t pay any tax at all.

他考试作弊是如何得逞的？

How did he get away with cheating?

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ups and downs:(informal) the mixture of good and bad experiences that happen in any situation or relationship

Life is full of ups and downs.

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confide: v.tell sb. you trust about personal things that you do not want other people to know

He confided his innermost secrets to her.

他向我透露说他坐过五年牢。

He confided to me that he had spent five years in prison.

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1. 为银行做咨询 consult for a bank

2. 一步一步升迁 rise through the ranks

3. 忧郁和沮丧情绪 gloom and doom

4. 缺乏信任 lack of trust

5. 与……有染 having an affair with…

6. 长远的后果 long-term consequences

7. 亵渎了神圣的信任 violate a sacred trust

8. 为你的生活指引方向 give your life direction

9. 内在价值 inner values

10. 品行不端 moral failing

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11. 现代生活的一个困境 a dilemma of modern life

12. 杰出人物 eminent figures

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14. 浅薄的说法 superficial mottoes

15. 楷模 role model

16. 由内而外 inside out

17. 道德账户 character account

18. 缔造幸福的婚姻 create a happy marriage

19. 品德成熟的关键因素 essential ingredient for character growth

20. 容易犯错 be vulnerable to lapses

21. 起落，沉浮 ups and downs

22. 讨论士气问题 address morale problem

23. 开诚布公的气氛 a sense of openness

24. 找到了修炼自己品德的道路

find one’s own path to character

13. 我们生活的指南 the guideline of our lives

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There are many children and adolescents whose behavior is generally unacceptable. They swear is around them or they listen to the songs while the teacher is talking to them. parents who refuse to discipline their children are not helping them. Kids who what being polite means will pay the price . When they join the work force, their employers and alike will soon realize that the behavior of these rude young people is closer to that of animals rather than . When they lose a few contracts because they talk , or when they say “Bob” to someone who should be “Mr. Johnson,” these grown-up kids, because of their ignorance, will never understand why others are and they are not.

no matter who_______________

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Indifferent__________have no idea___________

sooner or later____________associates__________

civilized individuals_________________with their mouth full__________________

getting ahead____________

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1. I a doctor about my pains.

2. You don’t expect to make much within the first

couple of years of setting up a company.

3. Since they discovered the truth about his background, his

colleagues have regarded him with .

4. It was just a comment and I didn’t mean it to be

taken so seriously.

5. The tools around in the car boot every time we

turn a corner.

consulted________

profit_______

suspicion___________

casual_______

shift_______

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suspicionconstitute

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suspicionconstitute

casualperformance

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Some athletes take drugs to improve their .

The under-18s nearly 25% of the town’s population.

The President’s support is to this project.

He was once a leading in the community, but now he

has become a figure of fun.

With patience, she explained the complex procedure to

us.

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Directions: Discuss with your partners on “What you should do and what you shouldn’t do in order to be trustworthy?” and then fill in the following table.

stand up for your beliefs.follow your conscience.

be upright.have the courage to do what is right and to try new things even when it is

difficult.

Integrity You should

do anything morally wrong.lose heart if you fail or don’t get what

you want.

You shouldn’t

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tell the truth. be sincere.

Honesty You should

lie / cheat / steal.You shouldn’t

Reliability You should keep your promises.be dependable.

do what you are supposed to do.

Loyalty You should

You shouldn’t

stand by and protect your family, friends…

keep secrets for those who trust you.

betray your friends...

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“Who do I trust?” is a tough question to answer. As a young

student, you may often hear the advice that when you have pro

blems or difficulties, you may confide in a friend, a teacher or an

adult you trust and seek advice from him or her. Work together

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Step 1: Think about the following quesions.

1. Did you ever have any problems (e.g. financial, emotional or academic problems) that you can’t solve by yourself?

2. Whom did you fall back on? 3. Why did you trust him / her? 4. How did he / she help you?

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Step 2: Discuss your answers in your groups.

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Many stories have demonstrated to us that character is something that gives life meaning and depth, and we can enjoy true happiness only by making character the guideline of our lives. Have you had any experience or read any story that conveys the above message? Discuss with your partners, then write an essay (of about 150 words) based on your understanding of the importance of character.

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A widespread belief in modern society is that a person can succeed with talent, personal effort and luck alone, regardless of character. However, history has proven over and over again that the morally defective cannot be truly successful, even if they at times enjoy some temporary glory.

A typical example is found in the story of four brilliant Cambridge students. They were all talented and eventually worked their way up to very important positions in the British government, with one even ending up working in the Buckingham Palace. During and after World War II, however, they betrayed their country by giving away national secrets to the Soviet Union, which damaged the interests of Britain in many ways.

Eventually what they had done was uncovered. Three of them fled the country and ended up in exile; the fourth lost his knighthood in disgrace. “Intelligent” and “successful” as they once were, they are now remembered as traitors to their country.

1. Personality is to man what perfume is to a flower.

品格之于人，犹如芳香之于花。

2. A good fame is better than a good face.

美名胜于美貌。

3. Virtue is a jewel of great price.

美德乃是无价宝。

4. To be virtuous is to do good.

行善即是有德。

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5. Morality is not really the doctrine of how to make ourselves happy but of how we are to be worthy of happiness.

— Kant, German Philosopher

道德确实不是指导人们如何使自己幸福的教条，而是指导人们如何配享有幸福的学说。

—— 德国哲学家康德

6. Distrust can be contagious. But, so can trust. — Stacia, British writer

不信任有传染性，但是信任也是如此。 —— 英国作家斯达卡

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Before Reading_ An English Song An English Song Topic-related Prediction Warm-up Questions Blank Filling Word Web Background Information I Believe I Can