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Unit 2 Understanding ideas
Life Behind the Lens
镜头背后的人生
阅读课件
To work out the structure of the passage and get the main idea of each part;
To learn about Bill Cunningham’s story and analyse why he is so great;
To understand the spirit of craftsmanship and introduce Bill Cunningham and other people with craftsmanship spirit.
Learning objectives
Life Behind the Lens
*lens n. (照相机、摄像机的)镜头 14
pose v. (使)摆好姿势 14
grocery n. 食品杂货店 15
grocery store 超级市场 15
*fascination n. 着迷,迷恋 15
fashion n. 时尚 15
uncomplicated adj. 不复杂的,简单的;单纯的 15
*faraway adj. 遥远的 15
celebrity n. 名人, 明星 15
*craft n. (某一行业所需的)技能 15
*anthropologist n. 人类学家 15
Words and expressions
Look at the photos and answer the questions.
1. What differences are there between these two photographers
2. What do you think they each want to show through their works
3. What does the first picture tell you about the photographer
1
Pre-reading
What are the differences between them
1. What differences are there between these two photographers
The photographer in the first picture is working on the street with a single, easy-to-carry camera.
The photographer in the second picture is working in a studio with expensive, technologically-advanced equipment.
2. What do you think they each want to show through their works
The photographer in the first picture may want to show the everyday life of ordinary people.
The photographer in the second picture may show something prearranged about special groups in a studio.
3. What does the first picture tell you about the photographer
The first picture tells us about the photographer’s approach to his work and his interest in people’s day-to-day lives.
Background Information
Bill Cunningham
(1929-2016)
An American fashion photographer for The New York Times, known for his candid (抓拍) and street photography. A Harvard University dropout, he first became known as a designer of women’s hats before moving on to writing about fashion for Women’s Wear Daily. He began taking candid photographs on the streets of New York City, and his work came to the attention of The New York Times with a 1978 capture of Greta Garbo in an unguarded moment.
We all get dressed for Bill.
《我们都为比尔着盛装》
Bill Cunningham New York is a documentary film about the pioneer of street photography—Bill Cunningham. This film, which lasted for two years, records Bill Cunningham’s life of photography in later years.
Every member wanted nothing more than to pose for him.
Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
1. Social Butterfly
2. Art and Devotion
3. Follower of Fashion
4. A Life in Photographs
2
While-reading
Evidence
Para 4: what made Cunningham great was his devotion to photography, and the hours and hours of sheer hard work he put into his work.
Para 7: Cunningham’s passion for photography lasted throughout his life. He was 87 when he passed away, and had been working right up until his last illness.
Match the main idea of each paragraph.
Bill Cunningham’s life style and philosophy.
Bill’s fashion beliefs and devotion to photography.
A brief introduction to Bill Cunningham.
Bill’s passion for photography and people’s opinions.
structure
Para. 1-2
Para. 3-4
Para. 5-6
Para. 7
Fast-reading
Describe Bill Cunningham’s appearance.
black running shoes
bicycle
New York
jacket
shoes
around the streets
wearing the same blue
riding an ordinary
remarkable
white-haired old
Appearance
ordinary-looking
Ability
extraordinary
Assessment
one of the most important American Photographers of the last 50 years
Para. 1-2
Careful-reading
How did Bill Cunningham differ from other photographers
use expensive, technologically-advanced equipment
use simple, relatively cheap cameras
in a studio
on the streets of New York
equipment
place
photo
Para. 3-4
Careful-reading
Para. 3-4
Careful-reading
Fashion is not equal to luxury.
Beliefs about fashion
Fashion is not restricted to 1 ______________________.
It belongs to 2 ________________________________.
It is about what people are wearing, not 3 ___________.
high society and big brands
the people
who they are
He opened the doors of fashion to __________.
everyone
3
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Para. 5-6
Careful-reading
Devotion to photography
Regardless of the weather, he would
4______________________________.
He wouldn’t come back until
5 ___________________________________.
He hardly ever 6 _______________________________________________.
go out onto the streets of New York
he knew he had the right photos
took a day off and not once stayed home sick
3
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Para. 5-6
Careful-reading
Life philosophy
He lived in 7 _________________________________________________.
He ate 8 _____________________________________________________.
He never accepted 9____________________________________________ and valued 10 _________________________________________________.
a small apartment with a shared washroom
the same meal of sausages, eggs and coffee
the benefits offered to him for being a fashion photographer
his integrity and would not be bought by anyone
Money’s the cheapest thing, freedom is the most expensive.
He values freedom more than money.
3
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.
Para. 5-6
Careful-reading
Put the correct titles into the column.
a fashion photographer
a cultural anthropologist
an observer
the observed
a worker
a star
Para. 7
Careful-reading
1.What’s your understanding of Bill Cunningham’s words “Money’s the cheapest thing”
In today's world where many people pursue fame and fortune single- mindedly, we shouldn't be inspired only by material interests or profits. Actually freedom and dreams are more valuable than money and fame.
Post-reading
Think & Share
2.Why is Bill Cunningham called a “cultural anthropologist”
Bill Cunningham is called a “cultural anthropologist” because his photography captured and created an everlasting record of the life of New York and its people over half a century.
背景信息
Cultural anthropology【文化人类学】
Cultural anthropology is the study of cultural variations between humans. It identifes and analyses how the different facets of our cultures - art, science, belief systems, language and so on --- vary and shape the diversity of human life, and vice versa.
文化人类学是研究人类文化差异的学科。它识别和分析我们文化的不同方面——艺术、科学、信仰体系、语言等——如何变化并塑造人类生活的多样性,反之亦然。
Think & Share
3.What’s your understanding of Bill Cunningham’s words “Money’s the cheapest thing”
Only by living a simple life, indifferent to fame and wealth can we have more energy to pursue our dreams.
4.What’s your understanding of Bill Cunningham’s words “Money’s the cheapest thing”
Narrative writing,argumentative writing and expository writing are all literary styles that describe characters. I prefer to choose the narrative writing style.
Think & Share
Now come up with five words or expressions to describe Bill Cunningham. Give your reasons.
Five words or expressions to describe Bill Cunningham:
Bill Cunningham was simple, persistent, diligent , sharp and upright.
He was a great photographer, but he lived a very simple life. He was persistent and diligent in getting the right photos. He had a sharp mind and could find beauty in common people and common things. Besides, he was upright, for he never accepted the benefts offered to him for being a
fashion photographer.
Deep Thinking
Deep Thinking
What are the qualities you learn from Bill Cunningham
professionalism
creativity
devotion
modesty
simple way of life
integrity
passion
The best fashion show is on the street
—always has been and always will be.
Deep Thinking
spirit of craftsmanship
Deep Thinking
Deep Thinking
Craftsmen in China
Deep Thinking
Presentation
This summer our school will hold a forum. We will invite some people with craftsmanship spirit to come here. Students will have the opportunity to communicate with them face to face.
Please design an interview with your group members.
Deep Thinking
Option 1:
Prepare a presentation.
You are required to search for more information about Bill Cunningham and give our class a presentation.
Option 2:
Search for more impressive stories about Bill Cunningham and appreciate the documentary Bill Cunningham New York.
Homework