Unit 3 Careers and skills：Reading (I) 课件（共23张） -2024-2025学年高中《英语》 选择性必修 第四册（译林版）

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Unit 3 Careers and skills
Reading (I)
“All occupations are equal, with no difference in status or worth. Any one that is beneficial to the public is praiseworthy.”
Welcome to the Unit
The process of restoring artworks is _____________.
Restoring an artwork sometimes takes _____________. Some may even take years.
_________________ is an important quality for restorers.
Artworks that need to be restored usually represent our _______________________.
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complicated
half a year or a year
Patience
history and culture
1. What is your understanding of the spirit of craftsmanship
To me, craftsmanship spirit refers to the dedication craftspeople give to their work in order to strive to be the best and to make their craft as perfect as possible.
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2. What other professions demonstrate the spirit of craftsmanship How is it shown
Craftsmanship requires craftspeople to use their hands to create works of high quality. Craftsmanship spirit is demonstrated in professions like painters, sculptors, carpenters, paper cutting artists, tailors, and even cheese-makers and wine-makers. All these professions require craftspeople who are passionate, patient and knowledgeable about their craft.
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video materials 1
Host: Papermaking is one of China’s ancient inventions. Calligraphy and paintings on paper have existed in China for thousands of years, and over many years, the artworks get damaged. This is when a restorer comes in. Today, we are honoured to have Mr Wang with us, a well-known Tapescripts and video scripts calligraphy and painting restorer. Mr Wang, as a restorer, what is your routine work like Is it mysterious as many people imagine
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Restorer: As a matter of fact, there’s nothing mysterious about our work. We’re like doctors, and the ancient artworks are our patients that need to be treated.
Host: Restoring those artworks must be very complicated.
Restorer: That’s true. Most of the artworks have different problems. Some have lots of mould on them, some have been damaged by worms, and some are very easy to break. We need to be very careful.
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Host: How do you get rid of the mould
Restorer: We wash some away with clean water. But the stubborn mould needs special treatment to get rid of, for example, using chemicals. After cleaning the artworks, we go through a complicated process to give them new life.
Host: How long will it take for one artwork to be restored
Restorer: It depends. Sometimes several months, or a year. Some may even take years.
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Host: So, your work calls for not just carefulness, but also patience.
Restorer: Exactly! Patience is an important quality for us restorers. You need to concentrate all your attention on your work, day in day out, and focus on one thing only.
Host: What is required of a restorer
Restorer: Actually, a restorer must have professional knowledge, and be skilled in the art of painting and restoring.
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Host: The spirit of craftsmanship is the key to doing anything well. Your hands have restored artworks that represent our history and culture. We really appreciate your work!
Restorer: Thank you! And it’s important to pass on the spirit of craftsmanship to the next generation, so I encourage more young people to join us.
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What do you think are some of the reasons why we work
I think one of the primary reasons why we work is to earn a living, as it helps cover our financial needs. For some people, however, they might choose to work because they feel passionate about their work. Besides, many may look at the bigger picture and want to work to contribute to society as a whole.
Warming up before reading
What do you expect from your future career
I expect my future career to provide me with good financial benefits, to arouse passion within me and to benefit my society in some way.
Warming up before reading
A1
Para. 1 There are other important reasons that motivate our entry into the world of work besides earning a living.
Para. 2 Through the work we do, our goals can be attained and our personal dreams achieved.
Para. 3 Work can help develop our skills, thus providing room for personal growth.
Para. 4 Not only does work benefit us personally, it also contributes to the health of society.
Para. 5 Our work helps us make a living as well as make a life for ourselves and for others.
Reading for the theme and structure
Why do we work according to the text
a. To earn a living.
b. To gain fame.
c. To achieve personal dreams.
d. To contribute to the health of society.
e. To have chances to control others.
A. aced B. acdf C. cedf D. bcde
Reading for the theme and structure

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A2
2. What helped Yang Liwei become a pilot and later an astronaut
2. His passion for flying.
4. What can we take pride in according to the last paragraph
4. We can take pride in the knowledge that hard work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the benefit of our society.
Reading for the detailed information
1. What can we know from the second sentence of the Para. 1
A. Some can live with the least.
B. Some people complain about work.
C. Some depend on the salary to live.
D. Anyone can live without the salary.
Reading for the detailed information
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2. What makes it necessary for us to learn new skills according to the passage
A. Growing old.
B. One’s passion to be creative.
C. Pressure from labor market.
D. Rapid changing workplace.
Reading for the detailed information
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A2
1. According to the first paragraph, why do we have to work
1. We have to work because we need the salary that enables us to be financially independent.
3. What should we do to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace
3. We must keep up and develop new skills.
Reading for Inference
1. Why is Henry David Thoreau mentioned in the text
A. To prove that we work to live.
B. To warn us not to be too strict with ourselves.
C. To support the opinion that we can attain our goals through our work.
D. To explain how one perfects his or her work if he/she works hard.
Reading for Inference
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1. How does the author explain the contributions of various jobs to the health of society What is the advantage of this writing technique
1. The author uses simile to compare the different types of jobs to gears in a machine. Using this figurative writing technique helps readers easily visualize the importance of each job’s contribution to keeping society functioning.
Discussion
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2. What is your answer to the question of whether to work to live or live to work Give your reasons.
2. My answer to the question is, “I work to live.” Work will be an important dimension of my life — the one that provides financial security, which allows me to enjoy some other aspects of my life, such as personal relationships, hobbies and entertainment.
My answer to the question is, “I live to work.” Work takes up a big part of our lives. It embodies an important purpose in our life, and contributes to the development of individuals as well as society as a whole.
Discussion
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Homework
Watch the micro lesson: Getting the main idea.
2. Finish off AP69 in the workbook. (Optional)
Answers: 1 commercial 2 criterion 3 attain 4 consultant 5 budget 6 anticipate 7 loan 8 prejudice
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