大学英语精读第二册第二册第二单元作文模板

• Trust the future, trust the young. Jefferson believed that everything is changing. He did not fear new ideas, nor did he fear the futBaidu Nhomakorabeare. He said that the earth belonged to the living generation and he looked to the future with courage and hope.
Writing assignment
Paragraph writing as the students’ homework
write a brief summary of Thomas Jefferson’s ideas. The sub-headings in the text may serve as a framework.
Sample
• Jefferson lived more than 200 years ago but many of his ideas are still of great importance to us. Here are some of the things he once said and wrote. • Go and see. Jefferson thought that books are not the only source of knowledge. Many other sources, such as personal investigation and onthe-spot investigation, are often very important. • You can learn from everyone. Jefferson came from the highest social class, but he not only consulted people of noble origin but sought advice from people of humble origin. •
• Judge for yourself. Jefferson held that since God has given all people a mind to think, we should use it to judge truth and error by ourselves instead of following the opinions of others blindly. • Do what you believe is right. Jefferson argued that it is conflict, not unquestioning agreement that keeps freedom alive. If you believe your idea is right, you must act on it with decision, regardless of the resentment or criticism from your opponents.