1、A Lifes WorkWatch the video and answer the questions.1 How did Cook Ding compare himself to other cooks?2 What lesson did Lord Wenhui learn from Cook Ding?1 Cook Ding compared himself to other cooks by comparing how often they had to change their knives.2 Lord Wenhui learnt that it is important to s
2、tudy the principles of doing things,and to have perseverance,concentration,wisdom and devotion to ones craft.Starting out Albert Einstein(1879-1955)The work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein changed field of physics forever,and vastly expanded peoples understanding of the universe.His theory
3、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.It s not that I m so smart,its just that I stay with problems longer.His quote conveys the quality of perseverance.Wh
4、ats your understanding of these quotes?What qualities does each of these quotes convey?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 architectur
5、al movements.His structures were designed to be in harmony with the people who inhabited them as well as their natural surroundings.Over the course of his long and prolific career,Wright designed over 1000 structures,532 of which were completed,no fewer than 12 of which are among the Architectural R
6、ecords hundred must important buildings of the century.I know the price of success:dedication,hard work,and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.Frank Lloyd Wrights quote conveys the quality of commitment.Johannes Brahms(1833-1897)Johannes Brahms was a composer,pianist and co
7、nductor of the Romantic period.German born,he lived a large part of his life in the Austrian capital of Vienna.Himself a virtuosic pianist,he wrote music for the piano and the organ,as well as the symphony orchestra,the chamber ensemble and voice.Although being one of the most celebrated Romantic co
8、mposers,Brahms was a relatively traditional composers,due to his drawing on the form and order of the Classical period.Without craftsmanship,inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.His quote conveys the qualities of skill and aptitude.Understanding ideasLife Behind the LensWhat do you know abo
9、ut the man in the picture?Bill Cunningham(1929-2016）was an American fashion photographer famous for his candid photography,in particular that taken on the streets of New York.As a fashion journalist in his early career,his photography caught the attention of an American newspaper,for which he report
10、ed from 1978 until his death in 2016.Shunning material wealth throughout his long and successful life,Cunninghams philosophy was“If you dont take their money,they cant tell you what to do,kid.”What differences are there between two photographers?The photographer in the first picture is working on th
11、e street with a single,easy-to-carry camera.The photographer in the second picture is working in a studio with expensive,technologically-advanced equipment.What does the first picture tell you about the photographer?Look at the photos and answer the questions.It tells us about the photographers appr
12、oach to his work and his interest in peoples day-to-day lives.Understand the structure of the passage.Part 1(Paras._)Part 2(Paras._)Part 3(Paras._)Part 4(Paras._)Life Behind the Lens_ of Bill CunninghamCunninghams fashion beliefs and _ to photographyCunninghams life _Cunninghams _ for photographyInt
13、roduction1-23-45-67devotionphilosophypassionIntroduction of Bill Cunningham A white-haired old man riding an ordinary bicycle around the streets of New York,always wearing the same blue workers jacket and simple black running shoes.If you saw him,youd never think there was anything remarkable about
14、him.And yet every member of New Yorks wealthy high society wanted nothing more than to pose for this man.The ordinary-looking man was one of the most important American photographers of the last 50 years-Bill Cunningham.Cunninghams fashion beliefs Through his fascination with what people were wearin
15、g,and not who they were,he opened the doors of fashion to everyone-fashion as he saw it belonged to the people,not just to high society and big brands.Cunningham always used simple,relatively cheap cameras(not expensive,technologically-advanced equipment.)and took all his pictures on the streets of
16、New York,not in a studio.He found inspiration where others could not,in simple,everyday scenes.These things were real,and it was within their reality that Cunningham saw both beauty and potential.Cunninghams devotion to photography Cunningham would go out onto the streets of New York each and every
17、day,regardless of the weather.He would even stay outside in a storm,not coming back until he knew he had the right photos.He hardly ever took a day off and not once stayed home sick.This devotion and hard work is what we see reflected within his photos.This is what makes them so special.Cunninghams
18、life philosophy Cunninghams approach to life was uncomplicated.He lived in a small apartment with a shared washroom.A simple restaurant was where usually had the same meal of sausages,eggs and coffee.Cunningham never accepted the benefits offered to him for being a fashion photographer.He valued int
19、egrity and would not be bought by anyone,no matter how many free clothes or flights to faraway destinations he was offered.And if he went to a celebrity party,he was there to work rather than have fun.The lack of self-interest and promotion kept him focused on his craft,enabling him to capture New Y
20、orks unique street style.Cunninghams passion for photography His passion for photography lasted throughout his life until his last illness and death.Nothing ever stopped him from getting the photo he wanted.His hard work made him more than a photographer-he was a“”,who we can thank for recording the
21、 life of a whole city and its people over half a century.The best fashion show is definitely on the street.Always has been and always will be.-Bill CunninghamOrganise information from the passage and complete the diagram.high society and big brandsthe peoplewho they arego out onto the streets of New
22、 Yorkhe knew he had the right photostook a day off and not once stayed home sicka small apartment with a shared washroomthe same meal of sausages,eggs and coffee the benefits offered to him for being a fasion photographer his integrity and would not be bought by anyone what people are wearing1.What
23、does Cunningham think of fashion?A.High society is the source of fashion.B.The celebrities are the symbol of fashion.C.Everyone can enjoy the beauty of fashion.D.Big brands tend to be fashionable.2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.His skills of taking photos.B.His attitude towards people.C
24、.His devotion to his job.D.His concerns about weather.Reading comprehension3.Whats your understanding of Cunninghams words“Money is the cheapest thing”?A.He cares little about money.B.He can buy the cheapest things.C.He prefers money to freedom.D.He considers his craft worthless.4.Why is Bill Cunnin
25、gham called a“cultural anthropologist”?A.He reflected his culture in photography.B.He focused on people in his photos.C.He was interested in the photography culture.D.He recorded the life of a city and its people.5 Whats the text mainly about?A.Some wonderful photos.B.The life of New Yorkers.C.An ol
26、d ordinary man.D.A famous photographer.6 What can we learn from the text?A.Observation is the best teacher.B.Never too old to learn,never too late to turn.C.Saying is one thing and doing another.D.Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.Choose another suitable title for the
27、 passage and give your reasons.1 Social Butterfly2 Art and Devotion3 Follower of Fashion4 A Life in Photographs Bill Cunningham was one of the most important American photographers of the last 50 years so that every member of New Yorks wealthy high society wanted nothing more than 1_(pose)for him.Cu
28、nningham always used simple,2_(relative)cheap cameras and took all his pictures on the streets of New York.Although Cunningham always knew 3_ fashionable parties and events were happening,he liked to photograph ordinary people.He found 4_(inspire)where others could not.to pose relatively where inspi
29、ration直击高考直击高考 In addition,5_ made Cunningham great was his devotion to photography.He would even stay outside in a storm,not 6_(come)back until he knew he had the right photos.He hardly ever took a day 7_ and not once stayed home sick.Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer,Cunninghams
30、approach to life was 8_(complicated).Cunningham never accepted the benefits 9_(offer)to him for being a fashion photographer.He was a“10_(culture)anthropologist”,who we can thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over half a century.what coming off uncomplicated offered cultural1
31、 Why is Bill Cunningham called a“cultural anthropologist”?2 Come up at least 5 words or expressions to describe Bill Cunningham.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.Think and Share photography,remarkable,ordinarylooking,observer,fashion,hard-working,world-famous,creative,integrity,devotedIs there something worthy of your mind set on all through the life?
