The journey of Peking Opera

The development of Peking opera epitomizes the evolution of traditional Chinese art forms.

Based on periods of Chinese history and Chinese literature, Peking opera can give an immersive education in Chinese culture.

Over the past seven decades, the art form has evolved from entertainment for Chinese people to a cultural ambassador that has introduced the country's traditions to a global audience.

Retrace Peking opera's journey over the past seven decades with performer Hua Dan and her partner Wu Sheng.

Part 1 Topic Introduction

Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have in adequate supply. Part of leadership is what the first President Bush called “the vision thing.” It’s the ability to see what does not exist and then gather, mold and shape the resources needed to make it happen. Part of leadership is passion for the purpose and the mission of the organization, but it should be passion with direction and focus. A leader also needs to have strength of character, courage, integrity and fairness or he cannot lead an organization.

Task 1：Lead-in Exercise

In this unit，you may meet some particular terms commonly used in the issue of leadership. Check the following words and see if you know their meanings. Use a dictionary to help you, if necessary.

Everything old is new again with the 2019 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30, our annual list chronicling the brashest entrepreneurs across the United States and Canada. From creating milk without cows to trucks without drivers, these innovators are shaking up some of the world’s stodgiest industries. The list features 600 trailblazers in 20 industries. Choosing these honorees among thousands of nominees is long and daunting, a three-layer process that relies on the knowledge and authority of our wide-reaching community, skilled reporters and expert judges. The final product: a collection of bold risk-takers putting a new twist on the old tools of the trade. The future looks bright – take a peek.