one standard for distinguishing good from bad is to refer to the non-contentious, harmonious nature of water.
i thought academic english focused more on cultivating people's "skills" rather than "m_____（道德）", which is encouraged by general education.
directions: spell the words according to the context clues. to build a platform for e________ communication between chinese and western cultures. (fair)
my educational background and knowledge of daoi were not so c________(able to make you believe that something is true or right).
it is assumed that laozi must have lived _________two historical periods in chinese history known as spring and autumn period and the warring states period. (time: 2:44)
these were ______ times, when feudal states were at war with one another and the zhou dynasty was in decline. (time: 2:44)
directions: choose synonyms or synonymous phrases to the underlined words： it is not really an issue of which system is better, but to the uninitiated, the examples above from the new system are certainly less misleading than those of the old system.(time :1:20）
diverse concerned thinkers came forth with remedies of all kinds for the troubles of the time. (time:3:09）
directions: spell the words according to the context clues. this is the m__________ records of the grand historian written by si maqian, china’s greatest historian of the han dynasty. (very important and having a great influence) (time:1:35)
confucius, zhuangzi and some philosophers in the west have offered an insightful and p______ information for my course. (relevant ) (time: 7:28)
directions: choose the synonyms or synonymous phrases to the underlined words：dao basically refers to the origin of the universe that defies the mind and language of man.(time 4:11)
abstaining from speech marks him who is obeying the spontaneity of his nature. (time: 8:04)
he learns what other men do not learn, and turns back to what the multitude of men have passed by.(time:9:00)
the heavens and the earth are not biased and let all things grow naturally. (time:9:37）
"sages" are not partial to personal interests and let the people develop themselves.（time:9:37）
choose the english equivalence for “为学日益，为道日损。” (time :00:45)
choose the english equivalence for “人法地，地法天，天法道，道法自然。” (time:5:33)
choose the english equivalents for “功成事遂，百姓皆谓：‘我自然’”。(time:7:28)
the following chart shows very clearly that laozi calls for a quest after such ideals which would transcend the b. (time:4：29)
abstaining from speech marks him who is obeying the spontaneity of his nature. (time: 8:04)
if a man conforms to the laws set by dao, he will walk with the dao(tong yu dao). (time:6:38)
the beauty of true virtue follows and resides in the self. (time:5:54）(忽略时态等，以意思为主)
bacon's maxim of reading is “studies serve for delight, for o_______ and for ability. (decoration or things that can make something attractive)
in fu peirong’s definition of philosophy love falls into the scope of "mild rationality" instead of "erotic feeling" or "p__________"。
directions: complete the sentences with the words you have learned in 10.1. spell the words or phrases according to the context clue. change the form where necessary. please include the first letters. （以下题目非视频原句） many experts remain s_____ of his claims. (doubting; questioning)
we are disappointed but certainly not d_____. (discouraged, depressed, diayed)
he has devoted the past five years to a_____ his daughter's death. (get revenge for)
i had a persecution complex and thought people were c_____ against me. (plot, scheme, intrigue)
a police officer has been left seriously injured following an a_____. (an attack on someone by people who have been hiding and waiting for them)
he seems to be driven by an u_____ desire to do better than everyone else (an unconscious thought or feeling is one that you do not know you have.)
things that are m_____ are of many different kinds. (numerous, many, various)
journalists on the whole don't create public opinion. they can help to n_____ it. (encourage, support, maintain, promote)
almost every country reads all but 5% of its news from d_____ sources. (home, state, national, internal)
without continued learning, graduates will lose their intellectual v_____. (someone or something has great energy and liveliness)
i found myself constantly p_____ the question: 'how could anyone do these things?' (think about it carefully)
don't t_____ o_____ more responsibilities than you can handle. (accept a job or responsibility, especially a difficult one)
until now, a devaluation of the dollar seemed i_______. (unimaginable)
aid workers were said to have been filled with d_____ by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in. (a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected)
they would be compelled to live p______ as second-class citizens. (always or very often)
the children, released from the o_____ they owed to the father, and the father, released from the care he owed his children, return equally to independence. (the act or an instance of obeying; dutiful or submissive behaviour)
directions: watch the video and fill in the blanks with the missing words or phrases. spell the words according to the context clue. please include the first letter. awareness must be like the rays of the sun: extending everywhere, i_____ all. (light up, light, brighten)
the company says it is in full c_____ with u.s. labor laws. (obedience)
she looks a bit m_____ in that suit.( having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men)
australia is large, and r_____ from the great centres of population of the world. (far away in distance)
here we shall find problems r______ with modernity and contemporary savor. (to suggest very strongly that sth unpleasant or suspicious is involved in a situation)
is there anyone w_____ a whip to drive the operation of nature? (move your hand from side to side in the air)
she had a lifelong commitment to f_____. (the belief and aim that women should have the same rights, power, and opportunities as men.)
the governments want to reach a settlement that is as i_____ as possible.
i have had to spend a lot of money having my house replumbed and r_____. (a new system of electrical wiring is put into a building or an electrical appliance)
i decided to c_____ an experiment. (an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out)
people want to take charge of their own d_____. (fate, fortune)
you are not the o_____ of material, merely its finder and collator. (the person who first thought of an idea or scheme is or began it)
you will feel a need to work for an ideal that is higher than yourself or for a person whom you can i_____ and respect (to think of or represent someone or something as better than that person or thing really is)
we were having such a good time that we decided to p_____ our stay by another week. (make something last longer)
she claims to have o_____ powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit (relating to magical powers and activities, such as those of witchcraft and astrology)
its atmosphere is one of r_____ rather than excitement. (a state in which you are resting and feeling calm)
it also creates political p_____ and a loss of hope for a fairer world. (the state or quality of being passive; esp., inaction, submissiveness, etc.)
large oak trees with wide spreading branches and l_____ foliage. (plants, trees, and gardens are large, healthy, and growing well.)
the title is perhaps an a_____ to the author's childhood. (an indirect reference to someone or something; reference, mention)
the play p_____ on january at the guild theatre and was a box office hit.( the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment)
directions: complete the sentences with the words you have learned in 11.1. spell the words or phrases according to the context clue. change the form where necessary. please include the first letters. （非视频原句） the rebels are poised for a new a_____ on the government garrisons. (attack, campaign)
the government says that local authority spending is e_____. (immoderate, too much)
she accused the united states of economic i_____. (a situation in which one country has a lot of power or influence over others, especially in political and economic matters)
luna has helped p_____ the problem of homelessness. (make information available about someone or something)
the priest stressed the importance of f_____ in marriage (the quality of being faithful to someone or something)
she was born with de_____ hands. (having a shape that is not normal because it has grown wrongly)
one of the organization's aims is to d_____ information about the disease. (distribute information or knowledge so that it reaches many people or organizations)
despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to n______ an agreement. (to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise)
she would try to forget her o_____ with christopher. (spend too much time thinking a person or thing)
the c_____ skills among the three executives created an effective leadership team. (different but useful or attractive when used together)
their hopes of a peaceful solution turned out to be i_____. (not real and based on illusion)
if i don't wear my glasses, everything is just a b____. (something that you cannot see clearly)
i told him that it g_____ me to see all this food going to waste. (to make you feel sad and angry)
i i_____ an ox to see my soul! i no longer can endure the shame of living! ( to ask someone to do or not do something in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way)
she has a child-like i_____ which i find very appealing. (the quality of not having much experience of life and not knowing about the bad things that happen in life)
these women tell us that they feel very a_____ from other women. (feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group)
many of the refugee villages are in i_____ areas. (not near to other places)
our common interests far o_____ our differences. dialogue and cooperation remain the mainstream of our relations. (to be greater or more important than something else)
there were food shortages and other d_____ during the war. (an absence or too little of something important)
absorbed in her work, she was totally o_____ of her surroundings.（not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you）
he's so d_____ of anybody else's suggestions. (showing that you do not think something is worth considering)
after being left in the damp garage, the wooden frame had w_____. (bending, twisting and curving)
it helps them d_____ themselves from their problems and become more objective. (to become less involved in something or less concerned about it than you used to be.)
he has urged r_____ of the welfare system. (improvement, amendment)
he once b_____ that he would become the world's richest man. (boast, crow)
she is continually a_____ her authority by getting other people to do things for her. (to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong)
the obsessive activi of marco is omnipresent and the activi in war would bring i_____ and disaster for the world.( the quality of being unstable)
directions: complete the sentences with the words you have learned in 11.5. spell the words or phrases according to the context clue. change the form where necessary. please include the first letters. （非视频原句） the keyboard is a large and c_____ instrument as far as portable computers are concerned. (an object that is not neat in design or appearance, and is often awkward to use.)
they w_____ a price war last year. (to start a campaign or a war and continue it over a period of time)
it is g_____ too that the link between school and university is strengthening.(giving one satisfaction or pleasure）
we are all bound by the i_____ of death. (certainty)
the tension was naturally high for a game with so much at s_____.（to lose, at risk, being risked）
sam had a very p_____ personality; he was very shy, but often outgoing, too. (contradictory)
your doctor, health care p_____ or psychotherapist will help you determine the best course of action to have you feel strong and well again. (one who practices, especially one who practices a profession)
the crowd cheered as the goalkeeper d_____ the shot. (changing direction)
i began to get increasingly i_____ by her questions (annoyed)