Unit 3 Careers and skills Welcome to the unit & Reading 1.Share the understanding of the spirit of the craftsmanship; 2.Summarize why people need to work; 3.Use discourse markers to express ideas logically; 4.Provide an answer to the question of working and living; 5.Promote the virtue of hard work. Learning objectives All occupations are equal, with no difference in status or worth. Any one that is beneficial to the public is praiseworthy. — Huang Yanpei 职业平等，无高下，无贵贱。苟有益于人群，皆是无上上品。 Huang Yanpei, the pioneer of vocational education in China. 职业的 Welcome to the unit Lead-in 1.What are the most important professions in your opinion? 2.How do you understand the quotation from Huang Yanpei? 1.What are the most important professions in your opinion? In my opinion, all kinds of professions are equally important to the well-being of society and the country. However, I think there are certain jobs which contribute a lot more to the stability of society, such as soldiers, policemen, firemen, etc. 2.How do you understand the quote from Huang Yanpei? I think the quote means that all jobs should be treated with respect because they are all important and necessary, but those that benefit society require extra recognition. I think the attitude indicated in this quote should be cultivated in our society. Every profession has its own distinctive character. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. The process of restoring artwork is _____. Restoring an artwork sometimes takes _____. Some may even take years. _____ is an important quality for restorers. Artworks that need to be restored represent our _____. It is important to pass on _____ to the next generation. complicated several months or a year Patience history and culture the spirit of craftsmanship Fill in the blanks. 1.At the end of the interview, the restorer referred to “the spirit of craftsmanship”, so what is your understanding of the spirit of craftsmanship? The spirit of craftsmanship refers to the dedication/devotion craftspeople give to their work in order to strive to be the best and to make their crafts as perfect as possible. They have a passion for their crafts and pay attention to the small details that make them special and unique. Craftspeople are known for their inventive talent and superb skills and are also characterized by their professional ethics, pursuit of quality and ability to innovate. Answer the following questions. 2.How can you apply the spirit of craftsmanship to your studies? The spirit of craftsmanship involves not only great skills, but also determination. Inspired by it, I will concentrate all my attention on my studies and strive to achieve a higher level of results. Reading 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 wan ... ...
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