Ⅱ. Cross-Cultural Critical Thinking

Directions： Su Dongpo, a “crossover king” in Chinese history, who bore remarkable similarities to Leonardo da Vinci, a world-renowned polyglot from Italy. They shared the same interests, with a keen on delicacies and the arts. Please search information about those two polymaths, including the era they lived in, life experiences and achievements, and make a comparative study of the two.

Useful Expressions

Words and phrases:

creativity　创造力

versatile/multi-talented　多才多艺的

masterpiece　杰作

artistic genius/master　艺术天才

literature and painting　文学与绘画

poet　诗人(https://www.daowen.com)

outstanding　杰出的

unique　独一无二的

unparalleled　无与伦比的

profound knowledge　学识渊博

Comparative sentences:

... and... are both brilliantly talented ...

... are both individuals who excel in ...

A is..., while B is...

Both A and B possess...