1、黄炎培黄炎培(1878.10.1-1965.12.21)(1878.10.1-1965.12.21)，中国近现代爱国主义者和民主主义教育家。该句出自黄炎培教育文选。这句话表明职业不分高低贵贱，重要的是对社会有价值。职业平等，无高下，无贵贱。苟有益于人群，职业平等，无高下，无贵贱。苟有益于人群，皆是无上上品。皆是无上上品。黄炎培黄炎培 There are other important reasons that motivate us to enter the world of work.Para.1Para.2:Para.3:Para.4:Through the work we do,our
2、goals can be attained and our dreams achieved.Work can also help develop our skills,thus providing room for personal growth.Not only does work benefit us personally,it also contributes to the health of society.Para.5Hard work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the benefit of o
3、ur society as a whole.1 According to the first paragraph,why do we have to work?2 What helped Yang Liwei become a pilot and later an astronaut?3 Whatshouldwe do to adapt to arapidlychanging workplace?4 What can we take pride in according to the last paragraph?Step2 Read for details 1.According to th
4、e first paragraph,why do we have to work?We have to work because we need the salary that enables us to be financially independent.2.What helped Yang Liwei become a pilot and later an astronaut?His passion for flying.3.What should we do to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace?4.What can we take prid
5、e in according to the last paragraph?We must keep up and develop new skills.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.1.How does the author explain the contributions of various jobs to the health of society?
6、What is the advantage of this writing technique?2.What is your answer to the question of whether to work to live or live to work?Give your reasons.In pairs,discuss the following questions.1.How does the author explain the contributions of various jobs to the health of society?What is the advantage o
7、f this writing technique?The author uses simile to compare the different types of jobs to gears in a machine.Using this figurative writing technique helps readers easily v i s u a l i z e t h e i m p o r t a n c e of e a c h j o b s contribution to keeping society functioning.2.What is your answer t
8、o the question of whether to work to live or live to work?Give your reasons.My answer to the question is,“I work to live.”Work will be an important dimension of my lifethe one that provides financial security,which allows me to enjoy some other aspects of my life,such as personal relationships,hobbi
9、es and entertainment.Consolidation Part B1 The passage below is about some changes that are likely to occur in the future workpl ace.Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below According to recent studies,it seems that the workplace is about to witness massi
10、ve changes.lt(1)_that such changes are likely to include a more automated workplace.This will result in the loss of certain jobs,especially those involving intense physical(2)_.labourpassionsuperior be fond ofattainanticipateprejudic comfort zonehas been/is anticipatedlabourAdditionally,to keep up w
11、ith new technologies,greater emphasis will need to be placed on continuous training,which will get employees out of their(3)_.Therefore,progress in the workplace will not necessarily mean being promoted to(4)_ positions,but rather being moved sideways so that employees individual skills can be best
12、used to meet accompanys changing fort zonesuperior Besides,more importance will be attached tosoftskills.Currently,a heavy focus is put on training in“hardskills,such as machine operating and software programming.However,in the future,employerswill look to hire peoplewho are ready and able to learn.
13、As a result,employees will need to(5)_ excellent soft skills such as communication,cooperation and leadership.Despite,any(6)_against either of the two skillswill not be allowed.attainpredujice Whether or not we(7)_ these changes,we will need to face them.We can survive and even succeed in the workplace of the future if we keep our(8)_ for work,effectively interact with co-workers and sharpen our ability to adapt.are fond ofpassion
