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Pb03 Posted 18 years ago
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Hello everyone,
I'm wondering how many things the part underlined represent.
What I mean is ... does the speaker want people to think about three things -- civilization, culture, country -- or just one thing, that is, civilization(and in this case, culture and country are used as supplements)?
Would you take a look at it and comment some?
Thanks!
pb
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Now, you’ll notice a sharp difference in the way Toynbee views civilization as compared to Spengler, whom you read last night. Spengler was extremely deterministic in his beliefs, while Toynbee was more optimistic. I’d like to ask you to think about your own civilization for a moment, your own culture, or country. Do you think it fits into one of these patterns? Discuss this with a classmate while I write some notes on the board.
I'm wondering how many things the part underlined represent.
What I mean is ... does the speaker want people to think about three things -- civilization, culture, country -- or just one thing, that is, civilization(and in this case, culture and country are used as supplements)?
Would you take a look at it and comment some?
Thanks!
pb
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Now, you’ll notice a sharp difference in the way Toynbee views civilization as compared to Spengler, whom you read last night. Spengler was extremely deterministic in his beliefs, while Toynbee was more optimistic. I’d like to ask you to think about your own civilization for a moment, your own culture, or country. Do you think it fits into one of these patterns? Discuss this with a classmate while I write some notes on the board.
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I think he wants you to consider your own civilization, which is a large umbrella. Since you only have a moment, you might choose one aspect of it , such as your culture - or your country. " - A.
- I think he wants you to consider your own civilization, which is a large umbrella.
- Since you only have a moment, you might choose one aspect of it , such as your culture - or your country.
- " - A.
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I think he wants you to consider your own civilization, which is a large umbrella. Since you only have a moment, you might choose one aspect of it, such as your culture - or your country.
I don't think "supplement" is a good word for the second and third items, as it implies "something in addition to."
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I don't think "supplement" is a good word for the second and third items, as it implies "something in addition to."
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Pb03how many things the part underlined represents.One. (your own) civilization. In fact, it's referred to later as "it":
Do you think it fits into one of these patterns?
... think about your own civilization for a moment,
(that is, think about) your own culture or (think about your own)
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