(
课件网) UNIT 2 MORALS AND VIRTUES Reading and Thinking Different choice leads to different life. Lead in Lin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) politics history geography biology chemistry physics Choose Subject What are some important life choices What are some important life choices Which university to go What to major in What to do as your career Who to marry Where to live or work Look at the title and pictures, what do you think the text is about How do you understand the title of the text pre-reading 1.What do you think the text is about e.g. a doctor called Lin Qiaozhi, her working experiences and achievements. 2.How do you understand the title of the text e.g. Mother-- Lin Qiaozhi(delivered 10,000 babies) Lin Qiaozhi (1901-1983) Q1: What kind of text is it A.news sport B. novel C. biography D. science fiction MOTHER OF TEN THOUSAND BABIES “Life is precious. . . To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I refuse that trust, saying I'm cold, hungry, or tired " These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what carried her through a life of hard choices. As a five-year-old girl, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother's death. At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the majority of girls, she chose to study medicine. “Why should girls learn so much Finding a good husband should be their final goal!" her brother complained, thinking of the high tuition fees. She responded, "I'd rather stay single to study all my life!" Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize given to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, She was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American colleagues, who invited her to stay. D r Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to serve the women and children at home. In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever to be appointed director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital, but just a few months later, the department was closed because of the war. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private clinic. She charged very low fees to treat patients and often reduced costs for poor patients. At times she was even seen riding a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care. The new People's Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954, she was elected to the first National People's Congress and, over the next several decades, she held many important positions. Her Heart, however, was elsewhere. She was more interested in tending ... ...
