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1、12Unit1One way of summarizing the American position is to state that wevalue originality and independence more than the Chinese do. Thecontrast between our two cultures can also be seen in terms of the fearswe both harbor. Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquiredearly, they may n
2、ever be acquired; there is, on the other hand, nocomparable hurry to promote creativity. American educators fear thatunless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.13However, I do not want to overstate my case. There is enormouscreati
3、vity to be found in Chinese scientific, technological and artisticinnovations past and present. And there is a danger of exaggeratingcreative breakthroughs in the West. When any innovation is examinedclosely, its reliance on previous achievements is all too apparent (the standing on the shoulders of
4、 giants phenomenon).14But assuming that the contrast I have developed is valid, and thatthe fostering of skills and creativity are both worthwhile goals, theimportant question becomes this: Can we gather, from the Chinese andAmerican extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhapsstriking a
5、better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?1 / 7UNIT219 Walton set up a college scholarship fund for employees children, adisaster relief fund to rebuild employee homes damaged by fires, floods,tornadoes, and the like. He believed in cultivating ideas and rewarding success.20 He
6、d say, That fellow worked hard, lets give him a little extra,recalls retired president Ferold F. Arend, who was stunned at suchgenerosity after the stingy employer he left to join Wal-Mart. I had to change my way of thinking when I came aboard.21“The reason for our success, says Walton, in a company
7、 handout,is our people and the way theyre treated and the way they feel abouttheir company. They believe things are different here, but they deserve the credit.22 Adds company lawyer Jim Hendren: Ive never seen anyone yet whoworked for him or was around him for any length of time who wasntbetter off
8、. And I dont mean just financially, although a lot of people are.Its just something about him coming into contact with Sam Walton just makes you a better person.2 / 7Unit3(60_64)SEAN:If that sort of thing happened only once in a while, itwouldnt be so bad. Overall, I wouldnt want to trade my dad for
9、 anyoneelses. He loves us kids and Mom too. But I think thats sometimes theproblem. He wants to do things for us, things he thinks are good. But he needs to give them more thought because(163_168)DIANE:Can you imagine how humiliated I was? An honorstudent, class president. And Father was out asking
10、people to have theirsons call and ask me to the prom! But thats dear old dad. Actually, he is adear. He just doesnt stop to think. And its not just one of us whove feltthe heavy hand of interference. Oh, no, all three of us live in constant dread knowing that at any time disaster can strike becauseU
11、nit410Id never realized how important daily routine is: dressing for work,sleeping normal hours. Id never thought I relied so much on co-workersfor company. I began to understand why long-term unemployment can beso damaging, why life without an externally supported daily plan can lead to higher rate
12、s of drug abuse, crime, suicide.11To restore balance to my life, I force myself back into the real world.3 / 7I call people, arrange to meet with the few remaining friends who haventfled New York City. I try to at least get to the gym, so as to set apart theweekend from the rest of my week. I arrang
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