外研版(2019)选择性必修第三册Unit 2 A life's Work Developing ideas 课件(共23张PPT,内嵌视频)

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名称 外研版(2019)选择性必修第三册Unit 2 A life's Work Developing ideas 课件(共23张PPT,内嵌视频)
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(共23张PPT)
Unit 2
A life’s
work
Have you ever visited the following famous places in Beijing
the Great Hall of the People
the Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
the Forbidden City
Tian'an men (square)
the Ming Tombs
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 Who was the Forbidden City
built for
2 When did it become home to
the Palace Museum
3 How many works of art are
there in the Palace Museum
4 What do you think makes the
Palace Museum unique in the world
1 Who was the Forbidden City built for
2 When did it become home to the Palace Museum
3 How many works of art are there in the Palace Museum
4 What do you think makes the Palace Museum unique in the world
The Forbidden City was built for emperors, their families and servants in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
It became home to the Palace Museum in 1925.
There are around 1.8 million works of art.
Its history and works of art.
Background Information
The Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing. Built during the early Ming Dynasty, it is one of the largest imperial palaces in the world. The magnificent halls and walls proudly display the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architecture. The Palace Museum was built in it in 1925 and in 1987 the former imperial residence was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Look at the title and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about.
Match the questions to the paragraphs and find out the answers.
Read for main idea of each part.
Para. 1: 1. ______________ to Wang jin.
Para.2-4: Wang Jing’s job—2. __________ clocks in the Palace Museum.
Para.5: The succession of restoration of 3. ___________.
Para.6: The 4.___________ of the work of Wang Jin and his colleagues.
Introduction
restoring
clocks
significance
Read for details.
Who is Wang Jin and where does he work
He is a clock restoration master, working in Xi San Suo in the Forbidden City.
What was special about Wang Jin and his students Qi Haonan
They used to be the only two timepiece restorers in the Palace Museum.
Choose one thing for life.
Read for details.
Why the Palace Museum has one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world
Because Qing emperors were very fond of clocks. Therefore, in order to please them, foreign envoys presented these emperors with the most intricate and splendid timepieces.
Read for details.
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.
Read for details.
What is the most beautiful music in the world to Wang Jin
To Wang Jin the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clock is the most beautiful music in the world.
Read for details.
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.
Read for details.
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.
Mr Wang has now passed on his skills to the new members, who will take on many of the future repairs. What`s more, inspired to follow in his father`s footsteps, Mr Wang`s son now has also taken up repairing antique clocks.
Read for details.
What qualities do Wang Jin and his colleagues display in their work
They display qualities of skill, patience, modesty and devotion in their work.
Inside the hidden courtyards of Xi San Suo, there is something timeless about the way Mr Wang and his colleagues sedately piece together the past with skillful hands and modest hearts.
It is as if they have become one with their craft and with the history of the country.
Time waits for no man !
Read for details.
Never let it rest, till good is better, and better best.
择一事 终一生 不为繁华易匠心
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.
Think & Share
Work in groups. Give a speech about the spirit of craftsmanship in the Palace Museum.
Think about other masters in the Palace Museum. Then discuss the questions within your group to prepare for 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
Give your speech to the class.
Now think about your performance in the speech. Vote for the most convincing speech and ask the speaker to share some public speaking skills.
Thanks!
Thanks!