桂林理工大学《大学英语4》课件-Unit 4 Innovation.pptx

;Objectives;Contents;;Task 2 Read the following examples of successful innovators and discuss the lessons we can learn from them.;Task 2 Read the following examples of successful innovators and discuss the lessons we can learn from them.;Task 2 Read the following examples of successful innovators and discuss the lessons we can learn from them.;;1 Innovation isn’t change. It may seem like a minor difference but this is actually a huge distinction. Change often means moving away from something, while innovation means moving toward something.;;4 The second decided to use the downturn as an opportunity to pursue a life dream of opening a bakery. This was an unusual choice for someone who had previously been an insurance executive. While he missed the privilege of being perceived as important, especially the paycheck, he enjoyed his newfound freedom and the personal interaction with his small staff and the customers who visited his small bakery. Though the new career brought sacrifice for him and his family, it was viewed as the manifestation of a shared vision. This kept them optimistic and even inspired during the difficult early going.;5 Change left my first friend moving backward, trying to make something not happen, while innovation kept my other friend moving forward, trying to realize a dream.;;;;;;;;;;;;1. minor: a. 较小的，次要的 e.g. Some minor matters should be taken into consideration. 【反义词】major: a. 主要的，重要的 【拓展】minority: n. 少数，少数人；少数派；少数民族;2. distressing: a. 使人痛苦的，令人苦恼的 e.g. The experience was extremely distressing for the man. 【拓展】distressed: a. 烦恼的，苦恼的；痛苦的；身体虚弱的 e.g. ① He was too distressed and confused to answer the question. ② When the boy was born, he was very distressed.;3. obligation: n. 义务，责任 e.g. ① We have a moral obligation to protect the environment. ② It can be regarded as a legal obligation. 【辨析】obligation 指道义上或法律上对某人或某事的义务，带有一定的强制性；responsibility则指任何义务，通常是指职责上应尽的本分，强调对某人或某事的责任。;4. The first responded to the dreadful news by rushing aroun