Unit 14: Society and Values
Page 207
Opinion Time…
• There are many cultural influences that
are being imported to China from the West
through movies and music. Do you think
the values they portray are having a good
influence on China?
Why or why not?
Text 1, p. 208
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You have read this text for homework.
Take 2 minutes now to skim the text as review.
The author is a magazine gossip columnist.
True or False:
1) The writer of this passage is praising celebrities.
2) Heroes and celebrities usually mean the same
thing.
3) Sometimes people who are not especially
talented become celebrities.
Reading Skill: Drawing Inferences
 Inference: an idea that is not stated openly,
but is intended to be understood anyway.
 Difference between implications and
inferences:
- implications: conclusions suggested by the
writer or speaker.
- inferences: conclusions drawn by the reader
or hearer.
 Drawing inferences is also called “reading
between the lines”.
Use inferences to answer:
4. It can be inferred that adoration of true
heroes ____.
- B. improves people’s spirituality (last
paragraph)
8. The author’s attitude toward celebrities
can be best described as one of ____.
- C. disparagement (thinking they don’t
have much worth)
Thoughts from you…
• What makes someone a hero?
Vocabulary (p. 211)
• hero: someone who sacrifices himself or herself for a
higher purpose
• celebrity: a famous person
• individualism: the principle of living and thinking
independently from the group (opposite: collectivism)
• sociology: the study of the development, structure, and
functioning of human society.
• aims: purposes or intentions; desired goals
• values: a person’s or company’s principles or standards
of behavior
Idioms: Happiness – p. 211
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is on cloud nine
is down in the dumps
is in seventh heaven
is out of sorts
is tickled pink
is feeling blue
is walking on air
is on top of the world
Is there a key to happiness?
• Let’s watch an inspirational video of a man
who has lived a very difficult life with no
arms and no legs, but has found great
happiness.
Analogies (p. 212-213)
2. Molecule: Atom
- What is the relationship? (whole to part)
- What is the best answer?
(A. tissue: cells – tissues are made up of cells)
7. Music: Guitar:
- What is the relationship?
(created result and its instrument)
- What is the best answer?
(D. words: typewriter)
Word Pretest, p. 207
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“It’s not hard to make
decisions when you know
what your values are.”
– Roy Disney
American film writer, nephew
of Walt Disney
What are Core Values?
• Values are the things in life which are most
important to you but core values go even
deeper. These are the qualities and
characteristics that are dear to you, the
things you wish to show in everything you do.
For example, honesty,
compassion, integrity,
courage, sincerity, caring.
Define your Core Values
• Write down 5 of the personal traits and
characteristics that are important to you,
like sincerity, honesty, or compassion.
• Think of at least 2 people you admire (living
or past). Write down 5 qualities and
characteristics of these people you admire.
• Choose the top 3 qualities from each list.
You now have a list of 6 of your core values!
Article: Integrity
• Read about the importance of integrity.
• How do you think integrity affects your
experiences as college student?
Mission Statement:
Definition
• A mission statement is a brief description of
the aims and values of a company,
organization, or person.
• A mission statement is a purpose statement,
and answers the question, “Why do we
exist?”
• A company’s mission statement states the
company’s purpose both for those in the
company and for the public.
Mission Statement
“To refresh the world in body, mind and spirit.
To inspire moments of optimism through our
brands and our actions.”
Mission Statement
“We will be a leading provider of quality services
consistently delivered to institutions,
entrepreneurs, and individuals here and
abroad, to meet their financial needs and
exceed their rising expectations.”
In September 2008, the Sias Corporate Council
adopted a mission statement that included these
commitments:
• “Bringing businesses and organizations together as
partners for and with Sias.”
• “Providing training to business partners in the USA
and China to help optimize business for both, using
Sias as the training ground or its faculty as trainers.”
• “Supporting Sias students and alumni through
internships and mentorships.”
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to be the most essential global
Internet service for consumers and
businesses."
Mission Statement
"McDonald's vision is to be the world's best
quick service restaurant experience. Being the
best means providing outstanding quality,
service, cleanliness, and value, so that we
make every customer in every restaurant
smile."
Mission Statement
“Communicate a boundless world and
construct an information society.”
Personal Mission
Statement
What is the mission of your life? What are the
goals you hope to achieve in the next several
years?
Your mission statement should be positive.
Use meaningful and thoughtful words. Do not
write “fluffy” things like:
“I want to be a lovely person and happy every
day!” or “I want to live a colorful life!”
Writing a Personal
Mission Statement
Keep it simple, clear and brief. Your mission
statement should be 3 to 5 sentences.
Your mission statement is a purpose statement.
It shows what you want to focus on and who
you want to become as a person in this part of
your life, for the next 3 years.
Write a mission statement that relates to your
experience as a student and your pursuit of a
career.
Examples of
Mission Statements
Good Example…
Poor Examples…
• “I want to be healthy, fit
and energetic so that I can
• I want to be healthy.
enjoy life to the fullest and
• To be a lovely person
have the energy to pursue
and be happy.
all my goals. I will do this
• To be a businessman
by exercising regularly,
(or businesswoman).
following a nutritious diet
• To travel.
and eliminating negative
• To make lots of money! habits that are impacting
my health."
• To study hard.
Writing a Personal
Mission Statement
Here are some helpful ways to build your statement.
You can fill in the gaps with your personal ideas.
• "To ... [what you want to achieve, do or become] ...
so that ... [reasons why it is important]. I will do this
by ... [specific behaviors or actions you can use to
get there].”
• "To live each day with ... [choose one to three values
or principles] ... so that ... [what living by these
values will give you]. I will do this by ... [specific
behaviors you will use to live by these values]."
Homework
• Write your personal mission statement.
- 3 to 5 sentences
Your mission statement is a purpose
statement. It is focused on the next 3 years
of your life.
Write a mission statement that relates to
your experience as a student and your
pursuit of a career.