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Lesson 1.4

Lesson 1.4

by Malaika Hodelin -
Number of replies: 7


In your unit test, you read about Johannes Gutenberg and his revolutionary invention the printing press. His was not a straightforward journey, but one fraught with problems. Despite his setbacks, he changed the world for the better. 

Think about someone who has made a great contribution to their country or the world at large. What was their journey like? What lessons can you learn from their life and work?


Write a paragraph of at least 50 words. be sure to comment on your classmate's posts, and respond to their comments on you post. 

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by Xisong Wu -
Nelson Mandela is a prominent figure who has made remarkable contributions to the world. He experienced great challenges and adversity in his struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Mandela's life has taught us a valuable lesson - the power of resilience and forgiveness. Despite spending 27 years in prison, he became a symbol of reconciliation and unity, promoting peace and equality in a divided country. Mandela's unwavering commitment to justice and his ability to rise above hatred in pursuit of a better future demonstrate that positive change is possible through resilience and forgiveness. His legacy will continue to inspire individuals and movements around the world.

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by Yiwei (Enzo) Zhang -
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. His inventions and ideas changed the world and literature. However, due to the wrong timing, he failed to persist, but his invention allowed people to continue and spread for a long time. Timing is really important in reality, seize the moment. Even if it doesn't work out, don't regret it, maybe it will become a classic in the near future.

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by Mingyang (Delancy) Yuan -
Johannes Gutenberg's invention did not go well. He encountered many difficulties in creating the printing press, including financial problems, among others. However, he showed enduring perseverance and persisted in pursuing his goal. This teaches us that no matter how difficult it is, it is possible to achieve greatness if you persist in your endeavors.

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by Jingyu (Cici) Huang -
Alibaba founder Jack Ma's story is a tribute to tenacity and vision in the face of hardship. After failing his college admission exam twice, Ma was rejected from numerous of jobs, including a managerial post at KFC when it first came to his city. Despite these setbacks, Ma founded Alibaba because he believed the internet might help Chinese small businesses. His company transformed Chinese and worldwide retail and e-commerce, proving that resilience and creativity can achieve even the most ambitious goals. Ma's story teaches persistence, accepting failure as a step toward success, and the potential of a creative concept to alter the world.

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by Wanyin (Ann) Fu -
In the unit test I read the article about Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. I think people who have made contributions to the country and the world have always shown persistence and perseverance for a goal that we don't have, like Gutenberg, who in the face of financial crisis, he still worked hard and finally invented the printing press

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by Hanfei (Lumia) Lyu -
Nelson Mandela made a significant impact by ending apartheid in South Africa. His journey was extremely difficult; he spent 27 years in prison for his beliefs. Despite this, he never gave up on fighting for justice and equality. His determination led to the creation of a democratic South Africa. Mandela's life teaches us about the power of resilience, forgiveness, and staying true to our values. His story shows that even when facing great challenges, we can make a positive difference in the world.

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by Rongzhe (David) Liu -
Ma Huateng, is a pivotal figure in the technology world and a co-founder of Tencent, one of China's largest and most influential internet companies. His journey to success was not without challenges, including intense competition and regulatory hurdles. Despite these obstacles, Ma's vision and perseverance led to the creation of WeChat, a ubiquitous messaging app that transformed communication in China and beyond. From his story, we learn the importance of innovation, resilience, and adapting to change in achieving greatness. 

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