(共31张PPT)
Using language
Unit 2 A life’s work
目录
contents
Grammar
I
Listening & speaking
II
III
Homework
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Vocabulary building
1895-1953
Xu Beihong
skilled in drawing horses
Grammar: Predicative clauses
Think of another artist and write about their devotion to their art. Use predicative clauses where appropriate.
Qi Baishi
Grammar: Predicative clauses
Think of another artist and write about their devotion to their art. Use predicative clauses where appropriate.
1864-1957
Good at calligraphy and drawing
II
Listening & speaking
Listening & speaking
Listen to the radio programme and choose its purpose.
1. To introduce famous traditional crafts to the audience.
2. To raise the audience’s awareness of preserving
traditional crafts.
3. To replace traditional crafts with modern technology.
4. To tell the stories of some famous craftworkers.
Listening & speaking
Listen again and complete the table.
Traditional crafts Clog making
1 __________________________
Reasons for their dying out 2 _____________________________ has fallen.
Substitutes are 3 ______________________________
________________ and much cheaper, while the cost of 4 _____________________ for craftworkers is high.
The younger generation is 5 _____________________
___________________, which can take years to master.
Basket making with oak
The demand for these crafts
mass-produced with modern technology
the materials involved
not interested in learning traditional skills
Listening & speaking
Now work in pairs. Talk about how to keep traditional crafts from dying out.
Possible answers:
Take measures to encourage more young people to learn traditional crafts.
Try to find new markets to boost sales.
Apply modern techniques to traditional crafts to increase yields.
Listening & speaking
One reason is simply that ...
Checking knowledge
Giving reasons
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the radio programme.
Another factor is that ...
What do you know about ...
Did you know that ...
One reason is simply that ...
Another factor is that ...
What do you know about ...
Did you know that ...
Listening & speaking
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Traditional crafts have long been disappearing from countries across the world. With many crafts having been, or about to be, lost forever, people have realised the importance of preserving those that remain.
In fact, after a long period of decline, traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance. There is greater
Listening & speaking
Read the passage and answer the questions.
public interest in old stories and traditions, as well as a desire for high-quality products. Such objects are produced through a combination of skill, respect for materials, devotion to tradition, and focus on the task. Craftsmanship speaks to the human need for skilled and socially useful work; the sort of work that can be admired and valued by society.
Listening & speaking
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What is currently happening to traditional crafts
2. Why are people starting to engage more with traditional crafts
Listening & speaking
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What is currently happening to traditional crafts
Traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance.
Listening & speaking
Read the passage and answer the questions.
2. Why are people starting to engage more with traditional crafts
People are starting to engage more with traditional crafts because there is greater public interest in old stories and traditions, as well as a desire for high-quality products. Furthermore, craftsmanship reflects people’s desire for skilled and socially useful work.
III
Vocabulary building
Vocabulary building
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
In October 1964, China exploded its first atomic bomb, marking a successful start of the “two bombs, one satellite” project, in which more than 17,000 scientists and researchers participated. Of those, 23 were awarded for their extraordinary contributions.
be awarded for 因……而获奖
Vocabulary building
One of the 23 scientists was Deng Jiaxian, who was among the founders of China’s nuclear programme. After coming back from the US, Deng devoted himself whole-heartedly to the development of the “two bombs”. Spending
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
years apart from his family and enduring the
extreme conditions of the Gobi desert, he refused to back down from his responsibilities and kept on conducting scientific research.
back down 退让;认输
keep on 继续
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Vocabulary building
After the successful development of the atomic bomb, he worked closely with Yu Min, another leading scientist at the cutting edge of nuclear technology. Together, they thought outside the box and broke new ground,
think outside the box 不拘一格地思考,跳出框框思考
break new ground 开辟新的领域;有新发现
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Vocabulary building
leading to the breakthrough of the hydrogen bomb. This was a remarkable achievement by the Chinese team of scientists, in such a short space of time.
breakthrough n. 突破;重大进展
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Vocabulary building
Another respected scientist among the 23 award-winners was Qian Xuesen, who was experienced in rocketry and highly accomplished in his field. He had been working in the United States, where his crack hand at jet propulsion had won him
crack adj. 第一流的;非常棒的
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Vocabulary building
acclaim. However, he sought no fame and shunned the spotlight, returning to China with great resolution. He played a key role in China’s missile and aviation programmes, helping fast-track the development by decades.
shun the spotlight 避开聚光灯
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acclaim n. 表扬;赞赏
Vocabulary building
The 23 scientists and many more like them overcame harsh conditions and dedicated much of their lives to their work. Their expertise in science, perseverance, integrity and innovation
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dedicate v. 致力于;献身于
Vocabulary building
have inspired generations of scientific researchers to work towards a more powerful and prosperous China.
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
1. What were the 23 scientists honoured for
They were honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the “two bombs, one satellite” project.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Vocabulary building
2. What challenges did they meet How did they overcome them
They endured extreme conditions and being apart from their families for years. To overcome these challenges, they focused on their responsibilities and dedicated much of their lives to their work.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Vocabulary building
refused to back down;
kept on;
with great resolution;
dedicated much of their lives to
Perseverance
Put the expressions that show different qualities in the above activity into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Vocabulary building
sought no fame;
shunned the spotlight
Integrity
Put the expressions that show different qualities in the above activity into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Vocabulary building
thought outside the box;
broke new ground;
leading to the breakthrough of
Innovation
Put the expressions that show different qualities in the above activity into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Vocabulary building
was experienced in;
highly accomplished;
his crack hand at;
won him acclaim
Put the expressions that show different qualities in the above activity into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Expertise
Vocabulary building
Work in pairs. Talk about other people who show the spirit of craftsmanship using the words and expressions in this section. Do further research if necessary.