(共25张PPT)
Unit 2
Unit 2 A Life's Work
To understand the complexity and difficulty of the restoration of the clock relics in the Palace Museum and feel the craftsman’s spirit of hardworking in repairing the clock and watch through the study of the text
To deepen the understanding of the theme of this unit
To learn some words and expressions in the text
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Who was the Forbidden City built for
The Forbidden City was built for emperors, their families and servants in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
2. When did it become home to the Palace Museum
It became home to the Palace Museum in 1925.
3. How many works of art are there in the Palace Museum
There are around 1.8 million works of art.
4. What do you think makes the Palace Museum
unique in the world
Look at the title and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about.
Masters of Time
Now read the passage and check your prediction.
Read and get the main idea of the passage.
The passage is about Wang Jin and his team who are working in the Forbidden City to restore old clocks.
Wang Jin and his work
Read the passage carefully and 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
b Why is it painstaking for Wang Jin and his students to repair the collection of timepieces in the Palace Museum
c What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong
d Who is Wang Jin and where does he work
e What qualities do Wang Jin and his colleagues display in their work
f What was special about Wang Jin and his student Qi Haonan
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1. Who is Wang Jin and where does he work
He is a clock restoration master, working in Xi San suo in the Forbidden City.
2. What was special about Wang Jin and his student Qi Haonan
They used to be the only two timepiece restorers in the Palace Museum.
3. Why is it painstaking for Wang Jin and his students to repair the collection of timepieces in the Palace Museum
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.
4. What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong
Wang Jin has spent eight months adjusting the gigantic clock, which is about to be wound up and brought back to life.
5. Why is Wang Jin optimistic about the future of the timepieces in the Palace Museum
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.
6. What qualities do Wang Jin and his colleagues display in their work
They display qualities of skill, patience, modesty and devotion in their work.
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
Work in groups. Give a speech about the spirit of craftsmanship in the Palace Museum.
1. Think about other masters in the Palace Museum. Then discuss the questions within your group to prepare your speech. Do further research if necessary.
Who are the masters
What fields do they work in
What specific examples can you give of their work
What aspects of the spirit of craftsmanship are demonstrated through their work
How can you develop and display such spirit in daily life
2. Organise your speech by completing the table.
Aspects of the spirit of craftsmanship
Supporting examples
Conclusion
3. Give your speech to the class.
根据课文写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
