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课件网) 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. ... ...
