浙江大学版新编大学英语第三册Unit-8课件.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * However, the environment also plays a key role in molding many of a child’s characteristics. Environment can change a person no matter what one inherits from parents. Exercise, sports and good food, for example, can make a person grow taller and stronger, which explains the reason why young Chinese are obviously bigger and taller than their grandparents. Intelligent professionals’ children are not necessarily intelligent, so intelligence is not inherited. On the other hand, the son of a thief is not necessarily a thief. In conclusion, we are the product of nature and nurture. It is family, schools, and society that work together to shape who we are. Therefore, both heredity and environment have great influence on a person’s personality. Heredity creates a person, but environment can create an improved one. I. [GRE作文题目] “Many people believe that a few individuals or small groups (family, friends, teachers, celebrities, for example) have caused them to think and behave in the way they do. Yet it is always society as a whole that defines us and our attitudes, not a few individuals.” II. [IELTS作文题目 ] After birth，what will play a major role in one’s personality and development? Nature or Nurture? III. [TOEFL作文题目 ] Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position. Thanks for Your Attention ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * substantial (adj.) 1. solid; strongly made 牢固的；结实的 2. noticeable; important; of some size or value 显著的；重要的；有价值的 substantially (adv.) quite a lot 相当大地 尽管年轻，他已为这个工程作出了相当大的贡献。 出国留学意味着在生活上作出重大改变。 To study abroad indicates to make substantial changes in life. Thoug