新视野大学英语第三版第二册第三单元读写答案(2)

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孝道（filial piety）是中国古代社会的基本道德规范（code of ethics）。中国人把孝视为人格之本、家庭和睦之本、国家安康之本。由于孝道是儒家伦理思想的核心，它成了中国社会千百年来维系家庭关系的道德准则。它毫无疑问是中华民族的一种传统美德。孝道文化是一个复合概念，内容丰富，涉及面广。它既有文化理念，又有制度礼仪（institutional etiquette）。一般来说，它指社会要求子女对父母应尽的义务，包括尊敬、关爱、赡养老人等等。孝道是古老的"东方文明"之根本。

Filial piety is the basic code of ethics in ancient Chinese society. Chinese people consider filial piety as the essence of a person's integrity, family harmony, and the nation's well-being. With filial piety being the core of Confucian ethics, it has been the moral standard for the Chinese society to maintain the family relationship for thousands of years. It's undoubtedly a traditional Chinese virtue. The culture of filial piety is a complex concept, rich in content and wide in range. It includes not only cultural ideas but also institutional etiquettes. Generally speaking, it refers to the obligation of children to their parents required by the society, including respect, care, support for the elderly and so forth. Filial piety is fundamental to the ancient "Oriental civilization".

Unit 3 – Section B

1. After his speech, the audience wondered if his good intentions would become realities or whether they would be just (hollow) promises.

2. Although every child is different, it's common for children at this age to get a little argumentative, (restless) and moody.

3. It is by participating in these activities that students can (demonstrate) their special talents, their level of maturity and responsibility, and their leadership qualities.

4. According to what we heard, she was (exiled) from her country three years ago because of her involvement in the plot against the government.

5. If you continue to feel lonely and (miserable) , you might consider coming to talk to someone at the University Counseling Service.

6. Urban critics argue that people living in the cities really enjoy all the cultural, educational, and (commercial) advantages that are available to them.

7. He was a reserved man, so he usually (hesitated) before he spoke, as if he were not sure how his words would be received or remarked.

8. The miners' strike in July showed how quickly workers' discontent can (erupt) and how efficiently they can take organized action.

9. His first-year learning experiences allowed him to reflect and (refine) his learning methods and schedules and to go deeper in many ways.

10. It is not economically (feasible) to design buildings in Birstol to withstand a large earthquake as the chances of an earthquake are very small there.

Language Focus – Expressions in Use

1. Reasons for changing careers are different in nature, but many people move because they (are tired of) their current jobs and just want a change.

2. Just as it is easier to go downhill than to climb uphill, it is always easy to (fall into) bad habits unless people have a very strong will.

3. University students must (be strict with) themselves; otherwise, they will never complete their studies and get a bachelor's degree within four years.

4. People used to think the development of electronics may (not amount to much) , but now more and more letters and documents travel electronically.

5. He was sick and got a bad headache yesterday. It was only when he finally (drifted off) to sleep that his headache eased a little bit.

6. With two impressive personal stories, one featuring the author as a son, the other as a father, the author has well (bonded with) his readers.

7. The young man had to (resign himself to) the inevitable fact that he would not be able to come back to his motherland again.

8. The news report revealed that 16 US and British citizens in Kuwait were ordered to (surrender themselves to) the Iraqi authorities.