《创新大学英语·综合教程·2册》教学课件CX_B2_U2_SENTENCE.pptVIP

In a society of constant grouping and organizing, our constant need to be accepted keeps us from holding on to our own individuality. (P.1) Since we in a society being organized into different groups all the time, we can’t maintain our individuality for we never stop wanting to be accepted by others. 本句主语为“our constant need to be accepted”，动词不定式“to be accepted”作定语后置。 Most people desire group belonging to such an extent that they almost fear being singled out, leading them to classic “group mentality”. (P.1) Most people want to be part of certain groups so much that they fear being isolated; as a result of which they adopt the thinking of the group. I agree that indeed, we often surrender to the obedience mechanism of the group, regardless of our own beliefs of right or wrong. (P.1) I accept the fact that we often give in to the group to which we belong, neglecting personal judgment on the good and bad sides of reality itself. “regardless of”后跟名词、代词或动名词，表示“无论，不管”，引导条件状语，相对应的连词为no matter wh-…，但用regardless of更为简练。? e.g. Man was created equal, regardless of his race (no matter whether he is white or black). The club welcomes all new members regardless of age (no matter how young or old they are). Necessity places us in all kinds of groups, but through not understanding social laws, I think we give way for them to take control of our very individualism. (P.1) It is necessary for us to belong to different kinds of groups, but because we fail to understand the social laws that regulate the groups we may give in to the groups so that our real individualism may be taken away. “Necessity places us in all kinds of groups” here means “we are members of different kinds of groups for some necessary reasons.” ? “Through” here means “because of”. e.g. The accident happened through no fault of mine. “very”常放在名词前加强语气，意为“正是，就是”。 e.g. The very thought of drink made him feel sick. This is the very thing I need. People who are unaware of the group mentality are destined to beco