3) structure: The text is developed by means of the author's classification of the four types of superstition, and his explanation of its history,popularity. characteristics and reason for people's fascination with it
3) structure: The text is developed by means of the author’s classification of the four types of superstition, and his explanation of its history, popularity, characteristics and reason for people’s fascination with it
Structure: (1-2)People's different reactions to superstition and the rampant superstition among learned people. (3-6)The four manifestations of superstition. (7-10)History,characteristics of superstition (11-12)Reasons why superstition has been so popular
Structure: (1-2) People’s different reactions to superstition and the rampant superstition among learned people. (3-6) The four manifestations of superstition. (7-10) History, characteristics of superstition (11-12) Reasons why superstition has been so popular
3.Detailed study of the text
3. Detailed study of the text
fascinate charm,beguile, bewitch,captivate, enchant, entrance→repel The central meaning shared by these verbs is "to attract strongly or irresistibly
fascinate charm， beguile， bewitch， captivate， enchant， entrance repel The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to attract strongly or irresistibly
grace and manners that charmed the old curmudgeon; delicacies that beguile even the most discerning gourmet; a performance that bewitched the audience; a novel that captivates its readers; an evening that enchanted all the guests; music that entrances its listeners; a celebrity who fascinated his fellow guests
◼ grace and manners that charmed the old curmudgeon; ◼ delicacies that beguile even the most discerning gourmet; ◼ a performance that bewitched the audience; ◼ a novel that captivates its readers; ◼ an evening that enchanted all the guests; ◼ music that entrances its listeners; ◼ a celebrity who fascinated his fellow guests