(共16张PPT)
Unit 2
A life’s
work
What do you think can be called as “A Life’s Work”
Steve Jobs
He was a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer era. And he also transformed Apple into a world leader in telecommunications. Widely considered as a visionary and a genius, he oversaw the launch of such revolutionary products as the iPod and the iPhone.
Wu Guanghui
As Chief Designer of the C919 Program at Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), he broke the blockade and embargo of hegemonism and realized the historic breakthrough of China’s aviation industry from scratch to the advanced level of the world.
Frant Gwo
Director of “The Wandering Earth” franchise
With the perseverance, devotion, and passion for sci-fi films, he and his team produced one of the highest-grossing films of all time in China and the most influential Chinese sci-fi film ever, leaving a mark in the history of Chinese sci-fi films and paving the way for the growth of China’s film industry.
A Life’s Work
a body of work
a culmination
create
dedicate their entire life
develop
perfect
experiences
expertise
creativity
legacy & contribution
What do you know from the picture
Cook Ding cut up the whole cow perfectly, fully showing
his experience and skills out of his practice.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
How did Cook Ding compare himself to other cooks
What lesson did Lord Wenhui learn from Cook Ding
How did Cook Ding compare himself to other cooks
What lesson did Lord Wenhui learn from Cook Ding
Cook Ding compared himself to other cooks by comparing how often they had to change their knives.
Lord Wenhui learnt that it is important to study the principles of doing things, and to have perseverance, concentration, wisdom and devotion to one’s craft.
Read the quotes and answer the questions.
What is your understanding of these quotes Pay special attention to “the price of success”, “stay with problems longer” and “a mere reed shaken in the wind”.
What qualities does each of these quotes convey
Which of these quotes is the most meaningful to you Give your reasons.
Albert Einstein (1879~1955)
The work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein changed the field of physics forever, and vastly expanded people’s understanding of the universe.
His theory of relativity, one of the fundamental theories of modern physics, and the equation E=mc2 paved the way to the development of atomic power. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1921.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867~1959)
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator whose revolutionary “organic architecture” earned him a defining role in early 20th century architectural movements. His structures were designed to be
in harmony with the people who inhabited there as well as their natural surroundings. Over the course of his long and prolific career, Wright designed over 1,000 structures, 532 of which were completed, no fewer than 12 of which are the most important buildings of the century.
Johannes Brahms (1833~1897)
Johannes Brahms was a composer, pianist and conductor of the Romantic period. German-born, he lived a large part of his life in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He wrote music for the piano and the organ, as well as the symphony orchestra. Although being one of the most celebrated
Romantic composers, Brahms was a relatively traditional composer due to his drawing on the form and order of the Classical period.
What is your understanding of these quotes Pay special attention to “the price of success”, “stay with problems longer” and “a mere reed shaken in the wind”.
From the quotes we can see that to be successful,we have to pay a lot,such as dedication,hard work,an unremitting devotion and so on. Success requires both time and skill.
What qualities does each of these quotes convey
The quote by Albert Einstein conveys the quality of perseverance.
不是我很聪明,只是我面对问题的时间更久。
The quote by Frank Lloyd Wright conveys the quality of perseverance, determination and diligence.
我知道成功的代价:完全投入、努力,以及对所想看到发生的事不间断的奉献。
The quote by Johannes Brahms conveys the qualities of skill and craft.
没有工艺,灵感只是一根在风中摇曳的芦苇。
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