Unit 2 A life’s work Understanding ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第三册

Life Behind the lens 1.lens n. 2.grocery n. 3.faraway adj. 4.atomic adj. 5.hydrogen n. 6.propulsion n. 阅读词汇 (照相机、摄像机的)镜头 食品杂货店 遥远的 原子能的;核能的 氢 (车辆等的)推进力 7.acclaim n. 8.shun v. 9.spotlight n. 10.harsh adj. 表扬,赞赏 (故意)避开,躲开 聚光灯;媒体的关注 恶劣的,艰苦的,严峻的 重点词块及句型 重点词块 1.nothing more than　 2.pose for 3.a wide range of 4.regardless of 5.approach to 6.rather than 7.focus on 只不过 为……摆好姿势 各种各样的,大范围的 不管,不顾 ……的方法;……的方式 而不是 专注于 Warm-up: Brainstorming THINK & SHARE What do you think is the most important quality to achieve excellence in a field? KEYWORDS Talent 天赋 / Giftedness Hard work 努力 / Persistence Patience 耐心 / Resilience Passion 热情 / Enthusiasm Dedication 专注 / Commitment Craftsmanship 匠心 / Mastery 1.7.2013 在正式开始之前，我们先来做一个头脑风暴。请大家想一想，如果你想在某件事情上做到顶尖水平，比如成为一名优秀的运动员、艺术家或者科学家，你认为最重要的品质是什么？是天赋，还是努力？ 请大家大胆分享你的想法，我会把关键词写在黑板上。这个活动将帮助我们激活对今天主题的思考。 ‹#› Enjoy some photos Group 1 Group 2 VS Ordinary people They all were taken on the _______. They all were about ________. Celebrity/famous people This street photographer photographed not only ordinary people, but also celebrities. street fashion Do you know who the street photographer is? Bill Cunningham Bill Cunningham (1929-2016) Bill Cunningham was an American fashion photographer famous for his candid (抓拍的) 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 reported from 1978 until his death in 2016. Shunning (回避) material wealth throughout his long and successful life, Cunningham’s philosophy was “If you don’t take their money, they can’t tell you what to do, kid.” Background Information Learn more about Bill Cunningham Predict what the passage will talk about according to the title and the picture. Read for the title Bill Cunningham was a street photographer who devoted his whole life to photography. Life Behind the Lens Paras. 1-2 Paras. 3-4 Paras. 5-6 Para. 7 Think about the structure and fill the blanks with nouns mentioned in the last activity. ______________&______________ ______________&______________ ______________&______________ ______________&______________ name age appearance experience personality achievement comment occupation beliefs devotion contribution life philosophy nationality passion 用上一个活动中的词总结大意 Understand the structure of the passage. Part 1 (Paras. ____) ____________ of Bill Cunningham Part 2 (Paras. ____) Cunningham's fashion beliefs and ________ to photography Part 3 (Paras. ____) Cunningham's life __________ Part 4 (Paras. ____) Cunningham's _______ for photography 1-2 Introduction 3-4 5-6 7 devotion philosophy passion Match the main idea of each paragraph. Fast reading Bill Cunningham a white-haired old the same blue worker's around the streets of simple black running riding an ordinary one of the most important American Photographers of the last 50 years man bicycle New York jacket shoes Read para1&2, find the description of Bill Cunningham’s appearance. While-reading Read details Para.3 How did Bill Cunningham differ from other photographers? equipment place photo use expensive, technologically-advanced equipment use simple, relatively cheap cameras in a studio on the streets of New York unreal, above life real, from reality While-reading Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.(P21) 1. high society and big brands 2. the people 3. who they are 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 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 freedom Read for thinking 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. Nothing ever stopped him from getting the photo he wanted. His hard work made him more than a fashion photographer - he was a“cultural anthropologist", who we can thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over half a century. Bill Cunningham was an observer, and not one of the observed a worker not a star - and this was how he wanted it. Para 7 Cunningham's passion for photography Why is Cunningham called “cultural anthropologist” ? Because his photography captured and created an everlasting record of the life of New York and its people over half a century. 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. Nothing ever stopped him from getting the photo he wanted. His hard work made him more than a fashion photographer - he was a“cultural anthropologist", who we can thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over half a century. Bill Cunningham was an observer, and not one of the observed, a worker not a star - and this was how he wanted it. Read the para 7 and find out what people think of Bill Cunningham. someone who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, and relationships fashion photographer cultural anthropologist observer worker 这样一个伟大的摄影师过着如此简单的生活，他又给社会带来什么影响呢？人们对他的评价如何 Careful reading ▲ (　　)1.What made Cunningham so great? A.Advanced equipment. B.Fashionable parties. C.Devotion to photography and hard work. D.A wide range of contacts and connections. C (　　)2.What was Cunningham’s attitude to fashion? A.It belonged to everyone. B.It only belonged to photographers. C.It belonged to high society. D.It had nothing to do with what you were wearing. A (　　)3.What’s your understanding of Cunningham’s words “Money’s the cheapest thing”? A.He could buy the cheapest things. B.He cared little about money. C.He preferred money to freedom. D.He considered his craft worthless. B (　　)4.Why was Bill Cunningham called a “cultural anthropologist”? A.Because he reflected culture in his photography. B.Because he focused on people in his photos. C.Because he was interested in the photography culture. D.Because he recorded the life of a city and its people. D 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 Social Butterfly: someone who loves to socialise and is outgoing and charismatic(富有魅力的). Post-reading Group Discussion Do you think photographers should remain “observers” rather than “stars”? Why? Is it possible to achieve success without accepting money or fame? What does “craftsmanship” mean in today’s fast-paced society? Yes, because being an observer allows them to capture real, natural moments. If they become stars, people may act differently in front of the camera. Is it possible to achieve success without accepting money or fame? Yes, success can mean personal satisfaction, mastery of a craft, or making a difference in others’ lives. Bill Cunningham is a good example. 3. What does “craftsmanship” mean in today’s fast-paced society? Craftsmanship means taking time to do things well, paying attention to details, and being proud of your work, even when others choose speed over quality. hard-working innovative passionate responsible professional devoted the spirit of craftsmanship perseverant What are the qualities you learn from Bill Cunningham? Think and share Summary ▲ photographers fashion uncomplicated benefits photo Homework ▲ Every member of New York’s wealthy high society wanted nothing more than 1.　 　 (pose) for a white-haired old man named Bill Cunningham.2.　　　　 made him so great was that he was good at finding inspiration from ordinary people.Moreover,what made him great was his 3.　　　　 (devote) to photography and 4.　　 hard work he put into his work.He would go out onto the streets of New York every day,regardless of the weather.He would even stay outside in a storm,not 5.　　　　 (come) back until he had the right photos.This is what 6.　　　　 (make) his photos so special.  to pose What devotion the coming makes Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer,his approach to life was 7.　　　 　 (complicate),and he never accepted the benefits 8.　　　　 (offer) to him.Cunningham’s passion 9.　　 photography lasted throughout his life,which left us a lot of valuable 10.　　　　 (record) about the life of a whole city and its people over half a century.  uncomplicated offered for records Thank you！ Thank you！ Lavf58.29.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 Lavf58.29.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.3.65 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 $