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had in common. (Para. 5)
races or nations not one thing but rather sth. else
I finally_____that whether I can get along with realized is not determined by the other nations _____________ differences I have been taught, but by what we have in common.
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• a bird’s-eye view: a view of sth. from high above鸟瞰图，全景 a general account of sth. without many details (lack of depth and subtlety)概述 It gives me a general picture of the world, the obvious differences between different places.
2) It would, presumably, not apply to those who obtained degrees abroad. 3) If you apply yourself to something or apply your mind to something, you concentrate hard on doing it or on thinking about it. 4) The government appears to be applying the same principle. 5) The right thing would be to apply direct pressure to the wound.
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The differences were all but wiped out by the similarities. (Para. 4)
almost; nearly to destroy completely
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• Geography: study of the earth’s surface; includes people’s responses to terrain and climate and soil and vegetation
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confession
n. an admission of misdeeds or faults; (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the hope of absolution Examples: Confession is the first step to repentance. [谚]认罪是悔罪的第一步； 悔过必先认错。 Open confession is good for the soul. [谚]直认无讳， 身心泰然。
The education he received concentrated on differences and ignored similarities.
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• Comparative culture: a study that involves comparing cultures of different regions • Anthropology: the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, and social customs of humankind
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apply the test, in a world --- adequate for, be aware of the lack of a proper education
apply:
1) I am continuing to apply for jobs.
The differences became so insignificant compared with the similarities.
go to 2
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• impose Fines are imposed on retailers who sell tobacco to adolescence. (impose a fine ) Parents should beware of imposing their own tastes on their children. I know this is an imposition. But please hear me out.
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Text Analysis
Theme of the Text
To prepare ourselves for this new world, we must all be re-______ so that we will be able to understand that there are more ____ than _______ among peoples. The differences are _______ and _____ whereas the similarities are ______ and _______. These similarities enable all of us to be equal members in this global village and to live happily with mutual respect.
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Structure of the Text Part 1 (Paras. 1—4 ):
The writer explains in detail why he believes that he was miseducated.
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• notes: lines I have written down here • in the nature of: kind of; similar to
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• instruct sb. in a subject/skill • the differences • that some…others…
• • • • mud huts --- bamboo cottages wood --- dung five-note scale --- twelve-note scale religion --- preference
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It turned out that my ability to get along with
other peoples depended not so much upon my
comprehension of the uniqueness of their way of life as my comprehension of the things we
... Today the world is divided into nations which force the world to become______. And differences in their religious faiths, political or national loyalties, or their cultures should not blind us to the fact that _______. (organic whole)
Miseducated, undereducated, well-educated
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Part 1 (Paras.
1—4 ):
The writer explains in detail why he believes that he was miseducated.
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And the simplest reality of all was that the human community was one—greater than any of its parts, greater than the separateness imposed by nations, greater than the different faiths and loyalties or the depth and color of varying cultures. (Para. 4)
…but just respecting differences is not enough; we must go further and realize our common concerns.
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• human community
• international community • world village • global integration • globalization • world market
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• …but to stop there was like clearing the ground without any idea of what was to be built on it.
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• …beyond the differences are realities scarcely comprehended because of their very simplicity.
…some realities or facts are so obvious and simple that people hardly understand them precisely.