21世纪英语4 Unit one A.ppt

set … apart — make … different from or superior to others Examples: ? His exceptional height set him apart from the rest of the man. . 15 “For most of us, it’s not that we don’t have the ability,” Simonton added, “it’s that we don’t devote the time. You have to put in the effort and put up with all the frustrations and obstacles.” 16 Like other creative geniuses, Einstein was not motivated by a desire for fame, said Simonton. Instead, his obsession with his work was what set him apart. 17 Where such drive comes from remains a mystery. But it is found in nearly all creative geniuses — whether or not their genius is acknowledged by contemporaries. Language Points 18 “Emily Dickinson was not recognized for her poetry until after her death,” said Simonton. “But she was not writing for fame. The same can be said of James Joyce, who didn’t spend a lot of time worrying about how many people would read Finnegans Wake.” Language Points 19 Today, researchers have evidence that an intrinsic passion for one’s work is a key to rising above. In a 1985 study at Brandeis University conducted by Teresa Amabile, now a professor of business administration at Harvard University, a group of professional writers — none famous — were asked to write a short poem. Each writer was then randomly placed in one of three groups: One group was asked to keep in mind the idea of writing for money; another was told to think about writing just for pleasure; and a third group was given no instruction at all. Language Points 20 The poems then were submitted anonymously to a panel of professional writers for evaluation. The poetry written by people who thought about writing for money ranked lowest. Those who thought about writing just for pleasure did the best. “Motivation that comes from enjoying the work makes a significant difference,” Amabile said. Language Points 4. What problem does Professor Simonton point out which often stops people from achieving greatness. 5. What did the Brandeis Uni