(共15张PPT)
外研选择性必修
第三册
Unit 2
Period 3
Listening and Speaking
1
2
To know traditional crafts and talk about how to preserve it
To learn and use some phrases showing different qualities of craftsmanship
目标一:To know traditional crafts and talk about how to preserve it
Activity 1: 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.
Activity 2: 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.
Now work in pairs. Talk about how to keep traditional crafts from dying out.
Basket making with oak.
The demand for these crafts
mass-produced with modern technology
the material involved
not interested in learning traditional skills
Activity 3: Complete the boxes with the expressions from radio programme.
What do you know about...
Did you know that...
One reason is simply that...
Another factor is that...
Giving reasons
Checking knowledge
One reason is simply that...
Another factor is that...
What do you know about...
Did you know that...
Activity 4: 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 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.
1 What is currently happening to traditional crafts
2 Why are people starting to engage more with traditional crafts
Traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance.
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.
目标二: To learn and use some phrases showing different qualities of craftsmanship
Activity 1: 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.
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 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. 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, 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.
Deng Jiaxian
Yu Min
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 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.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 have inspired generations of scientific researchers to work towards a more powerful and prosperous China.
Qian Xuesen
1 What were the 23 scientists honoured for
They were honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the “two bombs, one satellite” project.
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.
Activity 2: Put the expressions that show different qualities into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Perseverance
Integrity
refused to back down
kept on
with great resolution
dedicated much of their lives to
sought no fame
shunned the spotlight
Innovation
Expertise
thought outside the box
broke new ground
leading to the breakthrough of
was experienced in
highly accomplished
his crack hand at
won his acclaim
Activity 3: 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.
Now comment on each other’s performances in using the words and expressions in this section.
1 Can you tell us a traditional craft in your hometown 2 Can you talk about a man with craftsmanship