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Unit 6 Book 4 Two Truths to Live by Listening Word Web Structure Parts Paras. Main Ideas 1 1~ 8 Through one event during his hospitalization, the author explains that we often fail to see the beauty and wonder of life when we should be holding on to it, urges us to hold fast to the gifts of life. 2 9~11 The author directs his discussion to the other side of the paradox: how to let go, and points out why we must accept losses and learn how to let go. 3 12~ 16 As a solution to the paradox, the author suggests a wider perspective to view what is transient and what is eternal, gives us his advice as to what we should do in order to make our lives meaningful and our deeds “timeless”. Words and Expressions 1) (Para 1) fast: ad. become or be firmly fixed and unable to move *The boat was stuck fast in the mud. 2) (Para 1) clench?: vt. close tightly *The girl clenched her fist in anger. 在被动手术时她咬紧了牙关。 (=She clenched her teeth when she was operated on.) 3) (Para 3) fade: vi. 1. lose colour and brightness *Flowers soon fade when cut. *The colour in this silk material will not fade. 2. disappear gradually. 他的希望渐渐破灭 (= His hopes faded.) 4) (Para 3) wither: v. 1. (cause sth to) become dry, shrivelled or dead 这些花不放在水里就要枯死了. (=The flowers will wither if you dont put them in water.) *limbs withered by disease and starvation 2. render speechless or incapable of action; stun *The teacher withered the noisy student with a glance. 她的一瞥使他无言以对。 (=She withered him with a look.) 5) (Para 3) tender: 1. v. formally offer or show something to someone *As company secretary, you must tender the proposal. (=The seller has the right to keep the goods until payment is tendered to him.) 2. a. 1) (of meat) easy to chew; not tough *Continue cooking until the meat is tender. 2) painful when touched; sensitive 我的手指一碰就疼，因为昨天割破了。 (=My finger is tender because I cut it yesterday.) 3) gentle and careful in a way that shows love *Her voice was tender and soft. Collocations: t