新时代明德大学英语_Book1-Unit1电子教案.pdfVIP

PPT-U1 UNIT ONe Undertaking Your Mission Quotes Zhou Enlai (1898–1976): Zhou is the first premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1949 to 1976, and the country’s first foreign minister from 1949 to 1958. The quote illustrates Zhou Enlai’s motivation for pursuing education: to become a great man who will take up the heavy responsibilities of the country in the future. Albert Einstein (1879–1955): Einstein is a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time. The quote illuminates Einstein’s interpretation of morality: morality is indispensable to the survival of humanity, deserving our earnest, industrious and constant efforts. People derive dignity, beauty and inner peace from striving for morality in actions. Core Value Focus A strong sense of mission leads to high morality A mission is an important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong beliefs. People with a sense of mission usually have a strong sense of commitment and duty to do or achieve something bigger than self — for a common cause, for the greater good of a society, for the welfare of humanity, etc. A strong sense of mission gives work meaning and purpose, and makes people feel significant, valuable, meaningful and self-fulfilled, 1.indd 1 21-7-30 下午1:34 UNIT ONE 002 leading to high morality. To be a man with a strong sense of mission,