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I. Oral work

II. Quiz

III.Writing

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List:

1. Group discussion

2. Quotations on moral principles

3. Debating

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What do you think constitute moral actions?

Do integrity and honesty always bring immediate rewards or gratification? Why?

Do the bad people always get punished? Use examples to elaborate your view.

Is human behavior gene-determined or shaped by our environment? Or is it the result of the exercise of our free will?

Brainstorm in

groups.

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The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions.

—Albert Einstein

Morality is the herd-instinct in the individual. —Nietzsche

Comment briefly on the following quotations:

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To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions.

—Mahatma Gandhi

An egotist is a person of low taste—more interested in himself than in me.

—Ambrose Bierce

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Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.

—Confucius

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Topics for debating:

1. Moral principles differ in race, religion and social status.

2. Might is right.

3. Altruism will prevail over egoism.

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1. I’m sorry to have taken up so much of your ___ time. a. worthy b. valuable

c. valueless d. priceless

2. I’m ___ the impression that you have made much progress in your English study. a. at b. in

c. under d. with

1. b2. c

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3. The clock was ____ eleven when I went to bed.

a. striking b. beatingc. ringing d. sounding

4. Dogs are often praised for their ____; they almost never abandon.

a. faith b. loyaltyc. trust d. truthfulness

3. a 4. b

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5. ____ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.

a. Being published b. Published c. Publishing d. To be published

6. In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly ____. a. gaps b. intervals

c. length d. distance

5. b 6. b

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7. He underwent four ____ operations in two weeks.

a. excessive b. extensivec. intensive d. successive

8. After performing a successful operation, the doctor at last pulled the patient ____. a. back b. in c. up d. through

7. d 8. d

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9.   The engine ____ smoke and steam. a. gives up b. gives in

c. gives away d. gives off

10. It’s no use ____ me not to worry.a. you tell

b. your tellingc. for you to have toldd. having told

9. d10. b

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11. One more try, ____ you will succeed.a. or b. but

c. so d. and

12. ____ the flood, the ship would have reached its destination on time.

a. In case of b. In spite of

c. Because of d. But for

11. d12. d

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13. I don’t doubt ____ the plan will be well-

conceived.

a. that b. why

c. whether d. when

14. Mrs. Brown is supposed ____ for Italy last week.

a. to have left b. to be leaving c. to leave d. to have been left

13. a14. a

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15. Don’t worry. The company will ____ all your expense. a. satisfy b. meet c. pay d. submit

16. Foreign disinvestments and the ____ of South Africa from would capital markets after 1985 further weakened its economy. a. displacement b. elimination c. exclusion d. exception

15. b16. c

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1. I can’t help feeling ________ towards my kid. (protect)

2. It was a _______ decision which was to change the rest of his life. (fate)

3. Every effort was made to return the purse to its ________ owner. (right)

4. This is an ________ documentary about China’s reform. (absorb)

5. Many people are still regarding _______ modified food with great suspicion. (biology)

6. Government at all levels should maintain ________ economic growth. (sustain)

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fateful

rightful

absorbing

biologically

sustainable

Fill out the blanks with the proper form of the given words.

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7. He failed to honor _________ to equal pay

and opportunities. (commit)

8. There are a number of __________ courses

lectured by some learned and seasoned

scholars. (opt)

9. Will this century be an era when _______

cultures contend ? (clash)

10. The anchor began his program with a very

__________ anecdote about the guest.

(entertain)

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optimal

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entertaining

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III.III. Writing Writing

What it Means to Be Human

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You are expected to

1. Provide a definition of the word “human”;

2. List two or three key qualities that convey what it means to be fully human;

3. Use examples to illustrate each quality.

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