1、To summarize why people need to workTo use discourse markers to express ideas logicallyTo provide an answer to the question of working and livingTo promote virtue of hard workWatch the video and think about why we work.I think one of the primary reasons why we work is to earn a living,as it helps co
2、ver 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.1.What do you think are some of the reasons why we work?Read the magazine article a
3、nd complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph.A1IntroductionPara.1:There are other important reasons that motivate us to enter the world of work besides earning a living.Main bodyConclusionPara.2:Para.3:Para.4:Para.5:Through the work we do,our goals can be attained and our dreams
4、achieved.Work can help develop our skills,thus providing room for personal growth.Work contributes to the health of society.Our work helps us make a living as well as make a life for ourselves and for others.Fill in the following table.Benefits from work Personally Socially Enabling us to pursue our
5、 dreams Giving us a great sense of achievement and satisfaction Helping us develop our skills Ensuring our society functions properly Benefiting others and bringing success to our nationRead the magazine article again carefully and answer the following questions.A21 According to the first paragraph,
6、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?We must keep up and develop new skills.4
7、What can we take pride in according to the last paragraph?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.Read Paragraph 4 and answer the following questions.1 Whats the function of the first sentence in this para
8、graph?The first sentence is a transition sentence,serving as a connecting link between the preceding and the following.2 What does the phrase“in this way”in the last sentence refer to?It refers to stepping out of our comfort zone and committing ourselves to working for the benefit of others.Read the
9、 sentence in paragraph 2.Henry David Thoreau said,“if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams,and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined,he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”How do you understand Thoreaus words?During the process of pursuing our goals,we
10、make a determined effort.And all our hard work will pay off one day.This is where the significance of work lies.1.How does the author illustrate the main idea of Paragraph 2?First,the author quotes a famous saying from Henry David Thoreau.And the example of Yang Liwei is given.Thus,the author makes
11、his point of view more convincing with the effects of two celebrities.In pairs,discuss the following questions.A31.How does the author explain the contributions of various jobs to the health of society?What is the advantage of this writing technique?The author uses simile(明喻明喻)to compare the differe
12、nt types of jobs to gears in a machine.Using this figurative writing technique helps readers easily visualize the importance of each jobs contribution to keeping society functioning.2.What is your answer to the question of whether to work to live or live to work?Give your reasons.My answer to the qu
13、estion 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,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.
