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Section C
Developing Ideas & Presenting Ideas
Leading in
The Forbidden City
For over 500 years, the Forbidden City was home to emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties, their families and their many servants. This magnificent palace consisted of more than 9, 000 rooms, filled with treasures. And it is believed that millions of labourers and craftworkers took part in its construction. No one could enter the Forbidden City without permission from the emperor.
Today, the Forbidden City is home to the Palace Museum, which opened in 1925. Since then, ordinary people have been able to enter the Forbidden City and admire the rich collection of the Palace Museum, which comprises around 1. 8 million objects that cover thousands of years of Chinese history. The Palace Museum is one of only a few museums in the world which can be regarded not only as a museum of art and history, but also as one of architecture, as well as tradition and culture. In short, it is a symbol of the great and glorious history of Chinese civilisation, preserving the cultural memory of the country.
The Forbidden City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Today, more than 14 million visitors each year walk through its huge gates, making it the most visited world heritage destination in the world.
Skimming
Predict what the passage is about.
Scanning
Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers.
a. Why is Wang Jin optimistic about the future of the timepieces in the Palace
Museum
(Para 5) Because he has passed on his skills to a new generation of artisans, who
will not only help preserve traditional skills but also bring innovation to the art of clock repairing so that it stands the test of time.
b. Why is it painstaking for Wang Jin and his students to repair the collection of
timepieces in the Palace Museum
(Para 3) Because repairing such a large and important collection of timepieces involves complex work, unique methods of restoration and sourcing difficult-to-find materials, which take a lot of time, care and attention to detail.
c. What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong
(Para 4) Wang Jin has spent eight months adjusting the gigantic clock, which is about to be wound up and brought back to life.
d. Who is Wang Jin and where does he work
(Para 1) He is a clock restoration master, working in Xi San Suo in the Forbidden City.
e. What qualities do Wang Jin and his colleagues display in their work
(Para 6) They display qualities of skill, patience, modesty and devotion in their work.
f. What was special about Wang Jin and his student Qi Haonan
(Para 2) They used to be the only two timepiece restorers in the Palace Museum.
Think and Share
(1)What is your understanding of the title, "Masters of Time" What figure of speech does the author use
(2)What is your understanding of the sentence, "This is a race against time that can never be won" Do you agree with this Give your reasons.
(3)What do Bill Cunningham and Wang Jin in the two reading passages in this unit have in common
They are both devoted, motivated, passionate and skilled masters in their fields of work.
(4)What can you do to help to pass on traditional skills and the spirit of craftsmanship
Writing an expository essay
1. What is the passage about
The passage is about the Lei family, who for seven generations were behind the marvels of imperial architecture.
2. What qualities of the Lei family are mentioned Find examples in the passage to support your answers.
The qualities mentioned are those of skill, innovation, diligence and humility. This is evident in their buildings surviving for hundreds of years, in their use of a pioneering grid system to plan their projects, in each generation’s conscientious learning of their craft and undertaking ambitious projects, and in their works being more associated with the imperial court than with them.
3. What is the conclusion of the passage
Although the names of those who created these remarkable works may not be known by future generations, their spirit of craftsmanship is everlasting.
参考范文
The vividly coloured, finely shaped figurines of “Clay Figure Zhang” have been seeing a surge in popularity as an authentic and valuable traditional craft.
The nearly 200-year history of “Clay Figure Zhang” began with Zhang Mingshan, who became known for his ability to breathe life and beauty into these painted clay figurines. Born into a poor family, Zhang Mingshan made them as a means of earning a living. He often visited markets where he observed people of all walks of life, and went to theatres to observe those performing on stage. Day in, day out, he used tonnes of clay to mould what he saw, and sometimes added decorative items or new features to the figurines. So vivid and lifelike were they that they attracted crowds of spectators to the stand from which he sold them.
Fortunately, Zhang Mingshan’s craftsmanship has been passed down through his descendents, with these distinctive clay figurines now being crafted by the sixth generation of “Clay Figure Zhang
如何写人物介绍类说明文
高考中有关人物介绍的常见书面表达主题是:介绍同学、朋友、老师、父母、名人等。本单元侧重介绍大国工匠式人物,写作时应注意以下几个方面:
1.写作思路:
概括介绍人物的基本情况→介绍人物品质,叙述生平事迹→评价人物形象。
2.选取素材:
在文章的框架确定后,对要介绍的人物相关素材的选取很关键。选材要注意取舍,应该从表现文章主题的需要出发,分清主次,定好详略。要突出重点,详写细述能表现文章主题的重要情节。
3.语言运用:
写人物介绍类的文章,需要用具体的事件和生动的语言对人物进行准确描绘,且语言的表现力要强,这样才能将人物刻画得更丰满。
4.注意事项:
信息点的表述不必完全按照题目所给的顺序,可根据文章结构安排做适当调整。介绍人物时,时态多用一般过去时,也可灵活穿插使用其他时态。
一、常用句型
1.年龄
He was born in . . .
He began to make a living at an early age.
In his fifties, he began to feel his age.
2.家庭背景、教育状况
He was born into a poor/wealthy family and lived a hard/happy life. . .
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
He started school in 1984 and left school 12 years later.
He went to study in . . . University in . . . and graduated 4 years later.
He got his bachelor's/master's/doctor's degree in mathematics from. . .
3.生平事迹
He devoted his lifetime to. . .
He won a prize in . . .
He made up his mind to. . .
He made great progress in . . .
4.对人物的评价
He is one of the most outstanding persons. . .
He is honoured /regarded/considered as. . .
He has made great contributions to. . .
He sets an example to. . .
练习
你校英语报拟开展“我最敬佩的改革先锋”征文活动。请你选择一位人物,撰稿应征。要点如下:
1.最敬佩的人物及理由;
2.该人物对你的影响。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以根据所提供的要点进行适当发挥。
One possible version:
I think an admirable reform pioneer should make an impact on the lives of others. Tu Youyou is a person who I admire most.
Tu Youyou, a great chemist and scientist, devoted most of her time to finding the cure for malaria. In 2015, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering artemisinin, which is the key to the treatment of malaria. So great is her contribution to the world that she has become an idol of many people, including me. Behind her success were numerous failures and setbacks, but never did she give up.
Inspired by her story, I decide to study harder so as to realize my dream.
Thank you