希望英语unit 3 money.pptx

Para.1 Para.1 Many beliefs about money that are common in our society are as misleading as the most ridiculous superstitions of our ancestors, yet most people accept them without question. 在我们这个社会里普遍存在着许多有关金钱的观念，他们就如同我们祖先最荒谬的迷信一样很容易误导人，但是大部分人都不加质疑地予以接受。 misleading: a. giving wrong ideas 　e.g. The article contains several misleading statements.  ridiculous: a. deserving to be laughed at; silly or unreasonable 　e.g. The fat old man looked ridiculous in his tight pink trousers.   consciously: ad. being realized by oneself e.g. Most people cannot consciously remember much between the ages of 5 to 7.  take steps (to do something): to act (in order to achieve a desired result) 　e.g. We must take steps to help the families of those who were hurt.   free somebody/something from/of something: to take away something unwanted, unpleasant, etc. from somebody/something e.g. Try to free yourself from all prejudices. Relaxation exercises can free your body of tension.   Para.3 exemplify: v. to be an example of e.g. Her pictures nicely exemplify the sort of painting that was being done at that period.  Money talks: the possession of wealth enables one to get favored treatment, exert political pressure, promote ones own interest, etc. 金钱说了算  put up with somebody/something: to suffer (somebody/something annoying or unpleasant) without complaining e.g. I cant put up with your rudeness any more; leave the room. Para.7 …ideals and money are in opposite corners of the ring… ideals and money are two quite different things which one can hardly possess at the same time 许多说法都暗含表达了理想与金钱是拳击台上两个对角这一关系 Para.7 It is easier for …than for a rich man to get into heaven. It is an allusion to the Bible meaning that it is impossible for a rich man to behave good and get into heaven after his death. 骆驼通过针眼也要比富人死后升入天堂容易。 Para.8 Then why are these myths false? In each case, a little thought is all it takes to break the bubble of belief. It takes a little thought for you to break the bubble of