F2F Class Notes 9th November (Raph)

Vocabulary

Ideology (n): 1- a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
E.g.: They tried to spread the Communist ideology.

Weapon (n): 1- something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you.
E.g.: They won not because of their skills, but because they had more sophisticated weapons.

Nuclear Weapons (n): 1- a bomb or missile that uses nuclear energy to cause an explosion.
E.g.: They fear that the country might be able to develop nuclear weapons in the near future.

Ban (v): 1- officially or legally prohibit.
E.g.: The government banned Facebook in China.

Native American (n): 1- a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North and South America and the Caribbean Islands. 2- 美洲原住民
E.g.: My friend comes from a Native American family.

Rhetoric (n): 1- language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
E.g.: He used very strong rhetoric to convince people.

Demagogue (n): 1- a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
E.g.: Donald Trump is a dangerous demagogue.

Cold War (n): 1- 冷战