大学英语精读英语第二单元
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大学英语精读第二册听力原文Unit2Unit 2 Part A Exercise 1 1.M: Hello.W: Hello, is that you, Tom?M: Sorry, but nobody by that name lives here. W: Oh, I’m so sorry.Q: Whom does the woman want?Tom. 2. M Hello. W Hello, George. M Who?W Oh, is George in?M Sorry. We have no George here. W Is this 793-5141?M No, it isn’t. I think you have the wrong number. W Oh, I’m sorry.Q Why does the woman say sorry? She has dialed the wrong number. 3. M Hello.W Hello. Can I speak to Alan? M Who did you say you want? W Alan.M What number did you want? W 321-9645.M But this is 321-6949. W Oh, sorry.Q What number did the woman want? 321-9645 4. M Hello.W Hello. Is Sylvia there? M Sorry. She’s not in right now. W Oh, are you her brother Mike? M Yes. Who’s calling?W This is Monica. Can I leave a message with you? M OK.Q Who is Monica. Can I leave a message with you?Monica 5. M Hello, this is Dr Baker speaking. Is that Mrs. Jones?W No, this is her sister. Can I take a message? M Yes, please.Q Who answered the phone? Mrs. Jones’sister. Exercise 2 1. M HelloW Hello, can I speak to Anne, please?M Sorry. She’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a message? W Yes, please. My name is Nancy Davis. M Nancy Davis.W Yes, and my phone number is 914-6520. M Did you say 6502?W No, 6520. Could you ask Anne to call me back tonight? M OK. I’ll give her the message as soon as she comes in. W Thanks. M You’re welcome. Message:1. Nancy Davis 2. 914-6520 3. Call Nancy back 2 W Hello.M Hello. I’d like to speak to Frank, please.W Oh, Frank’s not back from the office yet. Can I take a message? M Yes, please. My name is Peter. W Peter?M Yes, that’s right. And my number is 614-5533. W 614-5533M Please tell Frank I’ll meet him tomorrow at 12 at the Foreign Languages Bookstore. W 12 o’clock at the bookstore. OK, I’ll tell him. Message: 1. Peter 2. ***-*****. 3. Meet Peter tomorrow at 12 at the Foreign Languages Bookstore. Part B Conversation 1 Is Anna There? Jack Hello.Pat Hello. Is Anna there? Jack No. I’m sorry Anna is out. Pat Is that you, Tom?Jack No, I’m not Tom. I’m Jack. I’m Anna’s br other.Pat Oh! I’m sorry. I think Anna has told me about you. She said her brother is coming to spend the summer holiday at her place. That must be you. Jack Yes. I’ll be here for two weeks.Pat That’s great. Well, could you please leave Anna a mes sage for me? Jack Sure. What is it?Pat Well, Anna and I are going to meet for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does, tell her to bring it along. The address is 164, Rose Avenue, in case she has forgotten. Jack All right. And you are? Pat I’m Anna’s friend Pat.Jack Thank you for calling, Pat. I’ll let her know that you called.Pat Thank you. By the way, would you like to come along with Anna? I’d like to introduce you to my brother.Jack That’s very nice of you. But I have to go to the bank this afternoon Pat That’s a pity. But we’ll see you some other time, won’t we? Jack I don’t know. Maybe. Pat Thank you again, Tom. Jack But I’m not Tom. I’m Jack! Pat I’m so sorry, Jack.Exercise 11. c. Pat wants to know if Anna has her French dictionary.2. c. He has some business to attend to this afternoon.3. d. She is inviting Jack to tea out of politeness. Exercise 2 1. be out. 2. Jack Tom 3. leave Annaa message 4. 164, Rose Avenue.1. he wanted to speak to Anna.2. No, she was not in.3. Anna’s brother Jack answered the phone.4. He had come to spend the summer holiday at her place.5. He would stay for two weeks.6. Pat asked Jack to ask Anna if she had her French dictionary. If she did, Pat wanted her tobring it along when she came to Pat’s place for tea that afternoon.7. Pat invited Jack to come along with Anna for tea. 8. She wanted to introduce Jack to her brother.9. No, he was not free in the afternoon. He had to go to the bank.Conversation 2I’m a friend of Alice WilsonJohn Brown has been transferred to work in a town where he has no friends. However, his friend Alice Wilson has suggested that he phone her friend Betty Smith and ask for her advice about finding somewhere to live. Betty Hello? Betty Smith here.John Oh, Mrs. Smith, my name’s John Brown. You don’t know me, but I’m a friend of Alice Wilson. Betty Oh, yes?John When I told Alice I was coming to live here she gave your name, and suggested that I give you a ring. I was wondering if youcould give me some advice. Betty I’ll be pleased to if I can. What can I do for you?John Well, I’m looking for a place to live. Alice thought that as you’re an estate agent you might know of som ewhere suitable.Betty Yes, I think I can help you. Why don’t you come round and see me? Do you know where my office is?John Yes, I’ve got the address.Betty Good. Where are you now? I’m at the post office now.John Oh, well, that’s just a ten minute walk from my office. Come round and see me now. John Thank you very much. Betty Not at all.1. c. From the post office.2. b. To an estate agent’s office.3. c. He doesn’t know to find a suitable place tolive. Exercise 21. give a ring advice2. find Brown somewhere suitable to live an estate agent3. meet and talk to each other at her office4. ten- minute walk Part C A B1. He was transferred to work in a town where he fad no friends.2. He called Betty Smith.3. she is an estate agent.4. He got to know her name from Alice Wilson, who is a friend to both of them.5. he wanted to ask for her advice about finding somewhere to live.6. Yes, she was very willing to help.7. She asked him to come and see her right away at her office. Part D W Hello?M Vicki? Is that you? W Uh-huh. Who’s this? M It’s Randy. W Randy? Randy who?M What do you mean, “Randy who?” Randy Goodman, of course. W Oh. I’m sorry.M Yes. We had a date last night. Where were you? I waited for two hours. W Oh, I’m sorry, Randy. I couldn’t come. M Couldn’t come!Why not? W Well, I had to wash my hair.M Wash your hair! Why don’t you call me?W I wanted to call you, but―uh―couldn’t remember your phone number. M It’s in the phone book.W Yes, of course, but―uh―couldn’t remember your last name. M Oh……But why did you have to wash your hair last night? W Well, I had to do it because I’m going to see a play tonight. M To see a play? With who?W George. George Greenwood, my boss’s s on. M I see.W He asked me yesterday, and I couldn’t say no. Exercise 1. d. Friends.2. c. She had wash her hair.d. She said she couldn’t say no t。
大学英语精读第二册第二单元作文仿写:The Power of PerseveranceIn the journey of life, perseverance stands as a beacon of hope, guiding us through the darkest of nights. It is the indomitable spirit that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary achievers. The story of Thomas Edison, the renowned inventor of the light bulb, is a testament to the power of perseverance. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Edison never gave up on his quest to invent a practical and long-lasting light source. His unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of his goal eventually led him to success, revolutionizing the way people lived and worked.Similarly, the journey of learning English, especially for non-native speakers, can be fraught with difficulties. The language, with its intricate grammar and vast vocabulary, often poses a formidable challenge. However, it is through perseverance that learners are able to master this language and unlock the doors to a world of opportunities. They must persevere through the initialstages of struggle and frustration, gradually building up their language skills through regular practice and exposure. Perseverance does not mean stubbornly sticking to one path regardless of obstacles. Instead, it involves adapting to changes, learning from failures, and finding new ways to achieve one's goals. It requires a flexible mindset and the ability to pivot when necessary. This was exactly what Edison did when he faced setbacks in his experiments. Instead of giving up, he persevered by adjusting his approach and trying new methods.Moreover, perseverance is not a solitary endeavor. It thrives in communities that foster a culture of support and encouragement. Just as Edison had a team of collaborators and mentors who believed in his vision, learners of English also benefit from having a supportive network of teachers, peers, and mentors. This network provides them with the motivation, resources, and guidance necessary to persevere through the challenges of language learning.In conclusion, perseverance is the key to unlocking success in any endeavor. It is the driving force that propels us forward, helping us overcome obstacles andachieve our goals. The story of Thomas Edison and the journey of learning English are powerful examples of this truth. As we embark on our own life journeys, let us remember that with perseverance, no dream is too big, and no challenge is too great.**坚持的力量**在人生旅途中,坚持就像一盏希望的明灯,引领我们穿越最深的黑暗。
Unit 2Part I New Wordsdeclaration n. 宣布,宣告,宣言,声明a declaration of independence 独立宣言The government will issue a formal declaration tomorrow. 政府将于明天发布正式声明。
declare v. 断言,宣称He declared (that) he was right. 他力陈他是对的。
He declared his true feelings to her. 他向她表白了自己的真实感情。
independence n. 独立;自主;自立I've always valued my independence. 我一向很重视自己的独立。
I-Day 美国独立纪念日(7月4日)Young people have more independence these days. 现在的年轻人更加独立自主。
independent a. 自主的;独立的India became independent in 1947. 印度于1947年独立。
I wanted to remain independent in old age. 我希望年老时还能自给自足(独立生活)。
obtain v. 得到,获得;行,得到公认,应用Where can I obtain the book? 我在哪里能买到(得到)这本书?These ideas no longer obtain. 这些见解已经行不通了。
Different laws obtain in different places. 不同的法律适用在不同的地方。
besides prep./ad. 除…以外(还);而且,也He had other people to take care of besides me. 除了我以外, 他还需要照料其他人。
I don't want to go; besides, I'm too tired. 我不想去, 再说我也太累了。
Unit 2Part I New Wordsdeclaration n. 宣布,宣告,宣言,声明a declaration of independence 独立宣言The government will issue a formal declaration tomorrow. 政府将于明天发布正式声明。
declare v. 断言,宣称He declared (that) he was right. 他力陈他是对的。
He declared his true feelings to her. 他向她表白了自己的真实感情。
independence n. 独立;自主;自立I've always valued my independence. 我一向很重视自己的独立。
I-Day 美国独立纪念日(7月4日)Young people have more independence these days. 现在的年轻人更加独立自主。
independent a. 自主的;独立的India became independent in 1947. 印度于1947年独立。
I wanted to remain independent in old age. 我希望年老时还能自给自足(独立生活)。
obtain v. 得到,获得;行,得到公认,应用Where can I obtain the book? 我在哪里能买到(得到)这本书?These ideas no longer obtain. 这些见解已经行不通了。
Different laws obtain in different places. 不同的法律适用在不同的地方。
besides prep./ad. 除…以外(还);而且,也He had other people to take care of besides me. 除了我以外, 他还需要照料其他人。
I don't want to go; besides, I'm too tired. 我不想去, 再说我也太累了。
Unit 2alcohol n. 酒精,乙醇appreciate vi. 增值;涨价vt. 欣赏;感激;领会;鉴别brow n. 眉,眉毛;额;表情chest n. 胸,胸部;衣柜;箱子;金库concern n. 关系;关心;关心的事vt. 涉及,关系到;使担心congratulate vt. 祝贺;恭喜;庆贺consider vt. 考虑;认为;考虑到;细想vi. 考虑;认为;细想considerate adj. 体贴的;体谅的;考虑周到的corner n. 角落,拐角处;地区,偏僻处;困境,窘境vi. 囤积;相交成角vt. 垄断;迫至一隅;使陷入绝境;把…难住counter n. 计数器,计算器;柜台;计算者adv. 相反地v. 反击;反对adj. 相反的cover vt. 包括;采访,报导;涉及n. 封面,封皮;盖子;掩蔽物vi. 覆盖;代替dab n. 轻拍;少量;熟手;比目鱼v. 轻拍;涂;轻擦;轻敷debate vt. 辩论,争论,讨论vi. 辩论,争论,讨论n. 辩论;辩论会demonstrate vt. 证明;展示;论证vi. 示威drain vi. 排水;流干vt. 喝光,耗尽;使流出;排掉水n. 排水;下水道,排水管;消耗gesture n. 姿态;手势vi. 作手势;用动作示意vt. 用动作表示greasy adj. 油腻的;含脂肪多的;谄媚的hypocritical adj. 虚伪的;伪善的imply vt. 意味;暗示;隐含indifference n. 漠不关心;冷淡;不重视;中立mop vt. 擦干;用拖把拖洗vi. 用拖把擦洗地板;扮鬼脸n. 拖把;蓬松的头发;鬼脸nozzle n. 喷嘴;管口;鼻overhear vt. 无意中听到;偷听vi. 无意中听到;偷听到pile n. 堆;大量;建筑群vt. 累积;打桩于vi. 挤;堆积;积累pinch vt. 捏;勒索;使苦恼;掐掉某物,修剪n. 匮乏;少量;夹痛vi. 夹痛;节省pitch vi. 倾斜;投掷;搭帐篷;坠落vt. 投;掷;定位于;用沥青涂;扎营;向前倾跌n. 沥青;音高;程度;树脂;倾斜;投掷;球场pound n. 英镑;重击,重击声;兽栏;拘留所vt. 捣烂;敲打;监禁,拘留vi. 连续重击,猛击press vt. 压;按;逼迫;紧抱vi. 压;逼;重压n. 压;按;新闻;出版社;[印刷] 印刷机racist n. 种族主义者;种族主义的rate n. 比率,率;速度;价格;等级vt. 认为;估价;责骂vi. 责骂;被评价refrigerator n. 冰箱,冷藏库relax vi. 放松,休息;松懈,松弛;变从容;休养vt. 放松;使休息;使松弛;缓和;使松懈rinse vt. 漱;冲洗掉;漂净n. 冲洗;漂洗;[轻] 染发剂;染发vi. 冲洗掉;漂净rummage vt. 检查;搜出;仔细搜查;翻找出n. 翻找;检查;查出的物件;零星杂物vi. 翻找;仔细搜查sake n. 目的;利益;理由;日本米酒silverware n. 银器;镀银餐具sink vi. 下沉;消沉;渗透vt. 使下沉;挖掘;使低落n. 水槽;洗涤槽;污水坑snap vt. 突然折断,拉断;猛咬;啪地关上vi. 咬;厉声说;咯嗒一声关上n. 猛咬;劈啪声;突然折断adj. 突然的spray n. 喷雾;喷雾器;水沫vt. 喷射vi. 喷squeeze vt. 挤;紧握;勒索vi. 压榨n. 压榨;紧握;拥挤;佣金statistics n. 统计;统计学;[统计] 统计资料surface n. 表面;表层;外观adj. 表面的,肤浅的vi. 浮出水面vt. 使浮出水面;使成平面terrific adj. 极好的;极其的,非常的;可怕的thoroughly adv. 彻底地,完全地tighten vt. 变紧;使变紧vi. 绷紧;变紧unattached adj. 独立的;未订婚的;未被查封的;未任命的wrist n. 手腕;腕关节vt. 用腕力移动。
⼤学英语精读⼆册UnitTwoUnit TwoSection A – Learning the Olympic Standard for LoveIntroduction (Lead-in)Text OrganizationInformation in detail – questions to discuss and presentVocabularySummaryText organization:Part I (Para.1-4): Introduction of an ex-Soviet coach and his high expectations.Body 1 (Para.1-2): Introduction to the ex-Soviet coach. Nikolai Petrovich Anikin was not half as intimidating as the writer had imagined, but the writer was nervous in his presence.Paragraph 1-2 – QuestionsQ1 – Who was Nikolai Petrovich Anikin?Q2 – Why did my father send me to meet him?Q3 – How did I imagine him before I met him?Q4 – How did I feel when I met him for the first time?Q5 – How did Anikin treat me for the first time?-Expressions1. (P1)S1’s meaning: I had expected that Nikolai Petrovich Anikin would be a quite frightening person, but actually he was not at all. half adj.(1)⼀半的(2)不完全的e.g. Knowledge without practice makes but half an artist.知识离开实践只能造就不完全的艺术家not half: Not at all:⼀点⼉也不e.g. Go home? Not half likely. 回家?根本不可能(Ex.) by half 过度地e.g. too clever by half过于聪明in half 成为相等的两半2. (P1)S2’s meaning: It was really unbelievable that Nikolai, the ex-Soviet coach my father had sent me a long way to meet, was like this.*Pay attention that "ex-" is sometimes used to form compound word with the meaning of "former and still living". e.g. ex-wife (前妻), ex-president (前总统). e.g. Linda said she met her ex at the dance. 琳达说她在舞会上遇到了前夫/前男友。
大学英语精读第二册(第三版)book2Unit2答案上海外语教育出版社1)Besides Except Besides2)Have received Accepted Received Accept3)Discovered Was invented Discovered Invented1) alike2) asleep3) alive4) awake5) alone6) astir1) conflict with2) superior to3) resented4) left behind/left (my car keys) behind5) error6) rejected7) created8) obtained9) above all10) perpetual1)origin2)threatening3)in existence4)hesitates5)owes to6) Acting on7) leaving to8) went out of her way9) has been appointed10) judgments11) influence12) humble1) Many authors use a false name when they publish their books.2) The origin of human life on earth is now believed to have been in Africa.3) The book was translated from Chinese into English under the personal super vision of the author4) In spite of the personal participation of the President, the conference failed to produce agreement.5) Many Americans prefer to travel by car over any other means of transportation.6) Watches made in your factory are far superior in quality to those turned out intheirs.1) a wait-and-see attitude2) a life-and-death struggle3) a down-to-earth spirit4) an out-and-out lie5) an out-of-the-way mountain village6) a face-to-face talk7) a divide-and-rule policy8) up-to-date machines9) word-for-word translation10) a never-to-be-forgotten night1) self-conscious2) self-sufficient3) self-educated4) self-respecting5) self-supporting6) self-made1) frightened2) be heightened3) strengthen4) lengthening/5) to be lengthened6) hastened heartened1) In his youth2) A 17-year-old youth3) The youth of our country have4) Some youths5) Youth is6) The youth of the 21st century have1) Although advanced in years, Thomas Edison remained as active and creative as many young people.2) While still at college, Miss Leacock had her first novel published.3) A tiger cannot be tamed unless caught very young.4) The old lady carrying a basketful of eggs was run down by a taxi when crossing the street.5) I am sure Mr. White's latest play, once staged, will prove to be a great success.6) Ben is fully aware that if not properly managed, his shirt factory will have to close down in less than a year.1) Paul could not dance, nor could he sing.2) I was not satisfied with her explanation, nor were my classmates.3) My brother Joe never learned to swim, nor does he intend to start now.4) They didn't invite me, nor did they invite my parents.5) Cathy had hardly said a word since supper, nor had her husband.6) Mr. Owen didn't know then what had happened, nor did he ever find out.1) It was Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence.2) It is with genuine feeling that the author praises all that is progressive.3) It was on the beach that Miss White found the child lying dead.4) It was because the water had risen that we could not cross the river.5) It was Jim, a heartless fellow, who was heard shouting at his mother in the dead of night.6) It was not until I told her that Mrs. Williams knew anything about it.1) Paul considered himself fortunate to have been admitted to Harvard University.2) Don't you think it good for us to remember Jefferson's emphasis upon knowledge as a basis for action?3) Today people find it impossible for one person to learn what needs to be known about all subjects.4) His duty fulfilled, Henry felt a great weight taken off his mind.5) Alice considered herself lucky that she was not injured in the accident.6) The Chinese working class made its strength felt by playing the main role in the May 4th Movement.1) action2) obtain3) humble4) origins5) go out of one's way6) conflict7) acted on8) owe much to9) left behind1) before2) aged3) following4) Now5) lying6) for7) that8) as9) in10) that11) might12) life13) away14) saved15) was16) given17) does18) the19) done20) more21) in22) and1) guided2) In fact3) a second term4) shape5) independence6) served as7) Constitution8) honored9) The nation's capital10) celebrated翻译1) 会上有人建议任命一个十一人委员会来制定新章程。
英语第二单元Jefferson died long ago, but many of his ideas are still of great interest.杰斐逊已谢世很久,但他的许多思想仍使我们感到很大的兴趣。
closeLessons from JeffersonBruce Bliven 1RT Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, may be less famous than George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, butmost people remember at least one fact about him: he wrote theDeclaration of Independence.杰斐逊的遗训布鲁斯·布利文美国第三任总统托马斯·杰斐逊也许不像乔治·华盛顿和亚伯拉罕·林肯那样著名,但大多数人至少记得有关他的一件事实:是他写的《独立宣言》。
close2RT Although Jefferson lived more than 200 years ago, there is much that we can learn from him today. Many of his ideas are especially interesting to modern youth. Here are some of the things he said and wrote:虽然杰斐逊生活在二百多年以前,但我们今天仍可以从他身上学到很多东西。
他的许多思想对当代青年来说特别有意义。
下面就是他讲过和写过的一些观点:close3RT Go and see. Jefferson believed that a free man obtains knowledge from many sources besides books and that personal investigation is important. When still a young man, he was appointed to a committee to find out whether the South Branch of the James River was deep enough to be used by large boats. While the other members of the committee sat in the state capitol and studied papers on the subject, Jefferson got into a canoe and made on-the-spot observations.自己去看。
杰斐逊认为,一个自由的人除了从书本中获取知识外,还可以从许多别的来源获得知识;他认为,亲自做调查是很重要的。
在他还很年轻的时候,他就被任命为一个委员会的成员,去调查詹姆斯河南部支流的水深是否足以通行大型船只。
委员会的其他成员都坐在州议会大厦内研究有关这一问题的文件,而杰斐逊却跳进一只独木舟去做现场观测。
close4RT You can learn from everyone. By birth and by education Jefferson belonged to the highest social class. Yet, in a day when few noble persons ever spoke to those of humble origins except to give an order, Jefferson went out of his way to talk with gardeners, servants, and waiters. Jefferson once said to the French nobleman, Lafayette, "You must go into the people's homes as I have done, look into their cooking pots and eat their bread. If you will only do this, you may find out why people are dissatisfied and understand the revolution that is threatening France."你可以向任何人学习。
按出身及其所受的教育,杰斐逊均属于最高的社会阶层。
然而,在那个贵人们除了发号施令以外很少跟出身卑贱的人说话的年代,杰斐逊却常破例跟园丁、仆人和侍者交谈。
有一次杰斐逊曾这样对法国贵族拉斐特说过:“你必须像我那样到平民百姓的家里去,看看他们的锅里煮些什么,吃吃他们的面包。
只要你肯这样做,你就会发现老百姓为什么会不满意,你就会理解正在威胁着法国的革命。
”close5RT Judge for yourself. Jefferson refused to accept other people's opinions without careful thought. "Neither believe nor reject anything," he wrote to his nephew, "because any other person has rejected or believed it. Heaven has given you a mind for judging truth and error. Use it."自己作判断。
未经过认真的思考,杰斐逊绝不接受别人的意见。
他在给侄子的信中写道:“不要因为别的人相信或拒绝了什么东西,你也就去相信它或拒绝它。
上帝赐予你一个用来判断真理和谬误的头脑。
那你就运用它吧。
”close6RT Jefferson felt that the people "may safely be trusted to hear everything true and false, and to form a correct judgment. Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."杰斐逊觉得,人民“是完全可以信赖的,应该让他们听到一切真实和虚伪的东西,然后作出正确的判断。
倘使让我来决定,我们是应该有一个政府而不要报纸呢还是应该有报纸而不要政府,我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。
”close7RT Do what you believe is right. In a free country there will always be conflicting ideas, and this is a source of strength. It is conflict and not unquestioning agreement that keeps freedom alive. Though Jefferson was for many years the object of strong criticism, he never answered his critics. He expressed his philosophy in letters to a friend, "There are two sides to every question. If you take one side with decision and act on it with effect, those who take the other side will of course resent your actions."做你认为是正确的事。
在一个自由的国家里总会有各种相互冲突的思想,而这正是力量的源泉。
使自由保持活力的是冲突而不是绝对的一致。
虽然有好多年杰斐逊一直受到激烈的批评,但他从不回应那些批评他的人。
他在写给一位朋友的信中表达了自己的观点:“每个问题都有两面。
如果你坚决站在一面并根据它有效地采取行动,那么,站在另一面的那些人当然会对你的行动怨恨不满。
”close8RT Trust the future; trust the young. Jefferson felt that the present should never be chained to customs which have lost their usefulness. "No society," he said, "can make a perpetual constitution, or even a perpetual law. The earth belongs to the living generation." He did not fear new ideas, nor did he fear the future. "How much pain," he remarked, "has been caused by evils which have never happened! I expect the best, not the worst. I steer my ship with hope, leaving fear behind."相信未来,相信青年。
杰斐逊认为,绝不可以用那些已经无用的习俗来束缚住“现在”的手脚。
他说:“没有哪个社会可以制订一部永远适用的宪法,甚至连一条永远适用的法律也制订不出来。
地球是属于活着的一代的。
”他不害怕新思想,也不惧怕未来。
他评论说:“有多少痛苦是由一些从未发生过的灾难引起的啊!我期待的是最好的东西,而不是最坏的东西。
我满怀希望地驾驶着自己的航船,而把恐惧抛在后面。
”close9RT Jefferson's courage and idealism were based on knowledge. He probably knew more than any other man of his age. He was an expert in agriculture, archeology, and medicine. He practiced crop rotation and soil conservation a century before these became standard practice,and he invented a plow superior to any other in existence. He influenced architecture throughout America, and he was constantly producing devices for making the tasks of ordinary life easier to perform.杰斐逊的勇气和理想主义是以知识为基础的。