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Unit

Two Individuals and Maes *Argumentation requirements:(1)a debatable point(2)sufficient evidence(3)good logic

two ways of reasoning:

1)Inductive reasoning 2)Deductive reasoning(4)clear logic

three parts:an induction

a body

a conclusion(5)an honest and friendly attitude

*Lead-in

About the author:

Aldous Huxley(1894-1963): English novelist and eayist, grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley(1825-1895)and brother of the biologist Julian Huxley(1887-1975)Aldous Huxley gained early fame by satirical novels and short stories;his Brave New World(1932)describes a science-controlled civilization of the future.Later novels reflect his interest in Eastern mysticism, though mordant criticism of modern world continued.*Questions 1.What's the difference between individuals(or groups)and maes(or crowds)? 2.What are the characteristics of individuals(or groups)? 3.What are the characteristics of maes(or crowds)? 4.What are the three factors which are increasing the power of maes in our age?

* a group---a number of people of the same interests, beliefs, ages, etc.* a crowd---a large number of people gathered together *characteristics of individuals or groups:(1)Having doubts about things that seem to be obviously right.(2)Thinking things out logically, on the basis of evidence.(3)Virtue and intelligence.(4)Sin and stupidity.(5)Being unable to decide whether certain things are good or bad.(6)Reading books.*characteristics of crowds / maes:(1)Being easily influenced by public speeches.(2)Not tolerating any opposition.(3)Over-simplifying and generalizing.(4)Having faith in a leader and obeying all his orders.*Language points 1.to the point of sth.---to a degree that can be described as sth.She worked to the point of exhaustion.Her manner of speaking is direct to the point of rudene.Kyrenia was picturesque and remote and quaint to a point where it could not have been more picturesque or remote or quaint.2.be subject to---have tendency to,be liable to

The trains are subject to delays when there is fog.Are you subject to colds?

3.exce---(pl.)excees: personal acts which go beyond the limits of good behavior, morality, or humanity The excees(acts of cruelty, etc)committed by the troops when they occupied the capital will never be forgotton.4.herd---n.crowd herd-poisoning---of a great number of people suffering the poisoning of the mind of following the herd without any judgement or thinking of their own

7.extravagant---adj.(of ideas, speech, behavior)going beyond what is reasonable;not properly controlled eg.extravagant praise(behavior)

8.intoxicate---v.(fig.)excite sb.greatly, beyond self-control eg.intoxicated by succe, by a sense of power, etc.Intoxicated with joy, with the fresh air

9.at the mercy of sb./sth.---(idm.)in the power of sb./sth., under the control of sb./sth/

The days when we were at the mercy of the heavens have gone forever.The picnic was at the mercy of the weather.The ship was at the mercy of the waves.10.know one's busine---be proficient in

He was very smart and knew his busine.If he had known his busine, he would not have made such a big mistake.If Tom knew his busine, he could do what he likes with these fellows.11.have a taste for---have a personal liking for

She has a taste for foreign travel.The child has a good taste for claical music.12.work on sb./sth.---have the desired result or effect(on sb./sth/)

His charm doesn't work on me.(ie.doesn't affect or impre me)

13.have no use for---refuse to tolerate;dislike, have no patience with

Jimmy had no use for arithmetic because it was hard for him.They had no use for dishonest politicians.14.stock-in-trade---(fig.)words, actions, behavior, etc.commonly used, displayed, etc.by a particular person;sth.habitually used, esp.a skill or quality important to a person's job

A pleasant manner is part of a politician's stock-in-trade.15.be(feel)uncertain of(about)---be not sure of

Don't forget that he may himself feel uncertain about trying something new.16.self-evident---adj.clear without any need for proof, explanation, or further evidence;obvious

Her sincerity is self-evident.17.shout sb.down---shout to prevent sb.from speaking

The crowd shouted the speaker down.Don't try to talk to them in their present mood: you'll only get shouted down.18.make an appeal to sb.---be attractive or interesting to sb.;be interested in;catch the attention of

He made an appeal to his friends for support.These beautiful pictures have made appeal to the public.19.goad sb./sth.into sth./doing sth.---urge sb.to do sth.;drive forward

His persistent questions finally goaded me into an angry reply / into replying angrily.20.attribute---n.quality regarded as a natural or typical part of sb./sth.Mercy is an attribute of God.Politene is an attribute of a gentleman.21.integrity---n.state or condition of being complete

The old Roman walls may still be seen, but not in their integrity.