Today, I read a speech which is delivered by Steve Jobs.He told us three stories of his life.
The first story is aboutconnecting the dots.
He told us the connection of his dropout and the first Macintosh computer.If he made a another decision, there would never have multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts in Mac.
We can’t connect the dots looking forward; we can only connect them looking backward.So we have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. And it may make some difference in our lifes.
The second story is about love and loss.
He found what he loves to do and sticked to it no matter how hard the road is.
We’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers.Although I'm still a student, I have to find what I'm interested in and what I want to do.I believe that passion is power.With my full heart, things will be better.
The last story is about death.
It's a experience about the cancer almost take his life.
Before I read this speech I have never thought anything about "death".I'm only 19 years old!But life is uncertain, we can not expect what will happen in next day, next hour, even next second.We have to try to live everyday as if it is the full final day of my extraordinary ordinary life.And do our best to relish this remarkable ride.
Today, I read a speech which is delivered by Steve Jobs.He told us three stories of his life.
The first story is about connecting the dots.
He told us the connection of his dropout and the first Macintosh computer.If he made a another decision, there would never have multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts in Mac.
We can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.So we have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. And it may make some difference in my life.
The second story is about love and loss.
He found what he loves to do and sticked to it no matter how hard the road is.
We’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers.
Sweet love, sweet love Trapped in your love I've opened up, unsure I can trust My heart and I were buried in dust Free me, free us
You're all I need when I'm holding you tight If you walk away I will suffer tonight
I found a man I can trust And boy, I believe in us I am terrified to love for the first time Can you see that I'm bound in chains I finally found my way I am bound to you I am bound to you
So much, so young I've faced on my own Walls I built up became my home I'm strong and I'm sure there's a fire in us Sweet love, so pure
I catch my breath with just one beating heart And I brace myself, please don't tear this apart
I found a man I can trust And boy, I believe in us I am terrified to love for the first time Can't you see that I'm bound in chains I finally found my way I am bound to you I am bound to
Suddenly the moment's here I embrace my fears All that I have been carrying all these years Do I risk it all Come this far just to fall, fall
Oh, I can trust And boy, I believe in us I am terrified to love for the first time Can you see that I'm bound in chains And finally found my way I am bound to you
I am, Ooh, I am I'm bound to you
Vocabulary:
chain (n.) a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening thing
The prisoners were kept in chains.
bound (adj.) forced to do something by law, duty or a particular situation
You are bound by the contract to pay before the end of the month.
brace (n.) to prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant that is going to happen
They are bracing themselves for a long legal battle.
Why you like the song:
The first time I heard this song was in a movie called "Burlesque" which is a muscical film. I still remember that I was totally touched by her beautiful voice and moving lyrics.Thereafter, I started to google the information of this song.This song was written by Christina Aguilera herself!!!
Everyone who has watched this movie would never forget her touching voice and gorgeous performances.
Recently, Hollywood has produced a number of remake movie which is based on traditional fairy tales for the adult market. In some stories, the version of the original and latest are pretty different. For example, we don't call seven dwarves Sneezy, Dopey or Happy because it's to childish for teens or adults. Furthermore, it's surprising that in "The Frog Prince" the princess doesn't kiss the frog instead of throwing it against the wall! If I know more truths of the fairy tales maybe my childhood will be broken.
Last week, we learn about a website called--"ESLPod.Com" which can help us train our listening ability. After I listening to the conversation, I think that maybe the first time conversation can be a little faster so that it would not make people feel sleepy. In addition, I really like the explanation part, it did give me a hand on understanding the whole artical.
