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Unit 8 Book 3 Part 1 In-class Reading I. Words and Expressions Note: Study the following words and phrases carefully and get ready for dictation. heredity (n.) (Line1, Para1) 1. Some diseases develop because of the conditions one lives in; others are present by heredity. 2. Some children seem to be gentle by heredity. 比较 heritage, heredity 和 inheritance Fair play is part of our heritage.（使用最广泛，不仅指一般的遗产，也指世代相传的具有特色的精神财富或物质财富。） The estate he received by inheritance from his aunt was donated to the local orphanage. （指继承这一行为，不指继承的东西。为抽象名词。） The colour of our skin is due to heredity.（特指生物遗传） id