精读3第十三课lesson12_text appreciation.ppt

Sentence Paraphrase 4 The need for power is particularly difficult to satisfy because in many cultures the mores of the culture condemn those who openly strive for it. (3) the customs, moral values In many cultures openly trying to gain power is regarded as running counter to the code of conduct of culture, and those who do so are strongly disapproved of, so it is especially difficult for one to meet his/her need for power. go to 5 Lesson 12- The Needs That Drive Us All Sentence Paraphrase 5 In fact, if it were not for the need for power, our whole economy would crumble because almost all that is bought and sold, except for bare necessities, is for the sake of power. (4) collapse, lose effectiveness for the purpose of subjunctive mood go to 6 Lesson 12- The Needs That Drive Us All In fact, it is our need for power that has pushed the development of our whole economy because all what we buy and sell is to serve our purpose to gain power. Sentence Paraphrase 6 That their teachings have been largely accepted when what they advocate is so obviously self-serving is a tribute to how effective they have been in getting their message across. (6) to be a clear sign of the good qualities that sb. or sth. has (证明） It is surprising that what they propagate should be accepted by many, for obviously their propaganda serves their own interests, helping to maintain their power. This clearly shows how effective their propaganda machine is. subjective clause go to 7 interested in gaining an advantage for yourself Lesson 12- The Needs That Drive Us All Sentence Paraphrase 7 Who do you know who is so completely satisfied with his life that he can go a week without complaining that someone has gotten in the way of what he wanted to do? (7) prevent sb. from doing sth. People are constantly complaining that they are prevented from achieving their goal. Actually you can hardly find a person who doesnt make such complaints before a week goes by. a relative clause modifying “W