Lesson Six Groundless Beliefs
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I. Oral Work:
（1） They are based on mere tradition, or on somebody’s strong statement without the support
of proof unsupported by even the slightest trace of proof. （2） But if they were exchanged when they were infants and brought up in different homes and
under different influences, then the staunchest Roman Catholic would be the staunchest Presbyterian, and vice versa. This shows that our beliefs are largely influenced by our surroundings.
Ⅱ.Vocabulary 1.Translate 1) into Chinese
(1)非理性因素 （2）过去的好日子 （3）思想模式 （4）陈旧的故事 （5）思路 （6）鲜明的对比 （7）强烈发满足感 （8）感情上的联想 （9）一场恶吵 （10）酸葡萄 2) into English
（1）to classify propositions (2) to hold an opinion (3) to establish convictions (4) to reverse the process (5) to question the truth (6) to adopt a new belief (7) to demonstrate the contrary (8)to credit the fact (9) to entertain an opinion (10) to acquire wealth
2.Put appropriate prepositions or adverbs in the blanks
1) out/over 2)on/upon 3)at; about 4)off 5)on; off 3.Translate
1) We will achieve this result at any cost.
2)Our economy began to grow by leaps and bounds as a result of the reform and open policy. 3)His repressive policies only resulted in his quick fall.
4) Many of our present problems in a way to dispose of nuclear waste. 5) The fact that you like somebody may dispose you to like his ideas also.
４．Complete the following sentences.
1) were brought up in a different country; think and behave like a native of that country. 2) will produce ten million kilowatts of power annually. 3) that she did not care for office work 4)the boy stabbing his own father
5) postpone my retirement for another year Ⅲ.Grammar
Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets
1) When young 2)unless forbidden 3)If cooked in tomato sauce 4) Once out of trouble 5) When urged
2. Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer. 1)A 2)A 3)C 4)C/D 5)B
现代大学英语课后答案（第四册）Lesson Six Groundless Beliefs
