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课件网) Unit 2 A life’s work Developing ideas Reading for writing Learning Objectives Summarize the craftsmanship spirits of Wang Jin; Write an essay to introduce a craftsman. Grasp the structure, content and language of the reading passage; The spirit of craftsmanship Today’s task: Write an essay to introduce a craftsman. How Pre-writing--Read for the structure Read the passage quickly and divide it into three parts. Wang Jin is a clock restoration master, working in the quiet yard of Xi San Suo in the Forbidden City. Part 1 : Read part 1 and answer the first question . Read for content Pre-writing--Read for the content 1. Who is Wang Jin and where does he work In today’s fast-paced world, the saying that “time waits for no man” has never seemed more apt. Yet 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 skilful hands and modest hearts. It is as if they have become one with their craft and with the history of the country. Part 2 : Read part 2 and answer the questions 2. What does he do in his daily work (Para 2) 3. Why is it painstaking for Wang Jin and his students to repair the collection of timepieces in the Palace Museum (Para 3) 4. What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of emperor Qianlong (Para 4) 5. Why is Wang Jin optimistic about the future of the timepieces in the Palace Museum (Para 5) 2. What does he do in his daily work (Para 2) 3. Why is it painstaking for Wang Jin and his students to repair the collection of timepieces in the Palace Museum (Para 3) 4. What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of emperor Qianlong (Para 4) 5. Why is Wang Jin optimistic about the future of the timepieces in the Palace Museum (Para 5) Day in, day out, Mr Wang and his students spend their time restoring clocks dating back Hundreds of years. Beacuse repairing the collection of timepieces involves complex work, unique method and material lack. The clocks were adjusted by WangJin for about eight months and is about to wound up and brought to life. Beacuse he has passed on his skills to the new members, who will not only help preserve traditional skills but also bring innovation to the craft so that it stands the test of time. In today’s fast-paced world, the saying that “time waits for no man” has never seemed more apt. Yet 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 skilful hands and modest hearts. It is as if they have become one with their craft and with the history of the country. Part 3 Find out: 6. What qualities do Wang Jin and his colleagues display in their work Introduction Wang Jin is a clock restoration master, working in the quiet yard of Xi San Suo in the Forbidden City. Work, challenge, example, future Summary Day in, day out, Mr ... ...
