1、Section AWelcome to the unit&Reading0101Vocabulary Vocabulary 1.earn a living earn ones living by.通过谋生earn ones living as 作为谋生earn构成的其他短语：earn money挣钱earn a reputation 赢得声誉earn ones respect 赢得某人的尊敬（=earn the respect of sb.）练习：In the 1940s,in his twenties,my grandfather had to move to the northeast o
2、f China to earn _ living.a2.superior be superior to 比好/级别高be superior in 在方面更好练习：Each member has his advantages,but if we work together,we can produce something new,unique and superior _ that of any single member.to 3.operateoperate well/badly 运转/工作得好/坏operate on sb.(for)给某人动手术（以治疗）operation n.手术；（工
3、商业）活动，业务；运转，操作operator n.操作人员，技工；（某企业的）经营者，专业公司；接线员练习：We had a woman patient who was recovering from a knee replacement _(operate).operation 4.hirehire sb.to do sth.雇用某人做某事for hire 供出租on hire 出租hire sth.out 出租某物hire yourself out(to sb.)为（某人)工作，受聘于/受雇于（某人）练习：We _(hire)our bikes from the rental place
4、at the South Gate.My bike was old and shaky but did the job.hired0202Leading inLeading incomplicatedseveral months or a yearPatiencehistory and culture1.What is your understanding of the spirit of craftsmanship?To me,the spirit of craftsmanship refers to the dedication craftspeople give to their wor
5、k in order to strive to be the best and to make their crafts as perfect as possible.They have a passion for their crafts,while paying attention to the small details that make them special and unique.Craftspeople are known for their inventive talent and superb skills.In addition to those traits,craft
6、speople are also characterized by their professional ethics,pursuit of quality and ability to innovate.2.What other professions demonstrate the spirit of craftsmanship?How is it shown?The spirit of craftsmanship requires craftspeople to use their hands to create works of high quality.This spirit is
7、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.0303Reading Reading 1.What do you think are some of the reasons why we work?I th
8、ink 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.Thinki
9、ng 2.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 our society in some way.Finish A1Finish A1Messages are encoded by the sender and decoded by the receiver and the cycle is repeated until the
10、 communication ends.There are other important reasons that motivate us to enter the world of work besides earning a living.You need to know with whom you are communicating and determine what communication channel and style to use.Your body language should support your message,and you should take not
11、e of the other persons body language so that you know how the conversation is going.Put yourself in the other persons shoes and adjust your communication to show you understand their points of view.1.According to the first paragraph,why do we have to work?Many important reasons motivate our entry in
12、to the world of work.2.What helped Yang Liwei become a pilot and later an astronaut?Yang Liweis passion for flying.3.What should we do to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace?We should keep up and develop new skills.4.What can we take pride in according to the last paragraph?The knowledge that hard
13、 work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the benefit of our society as a whole.1.What is the function of the first sentence in this paragraph?Read Para.4 and think these questions.The first sentence is a transitional sentence,serving as a link between the preceding paragraph a
14、nd paragraph 4.2.Why does the picture of a gear replace the letter o in the word work in the title?The picture of a gear symbolizes the function of jobs.Different jobs are like gears in a machine we call society.It makes the title meaningful and interesting.3.Why does the author list many jobs in di
15、fferent fields?The author wants to emphasize the idea that various jobs keep society running smoothly and no one job is superior to another.4.What does the phrase in this way in line 37 refer to?It refers to stepping out of our comfort zone and committing ourselves to working for the benefit of othe
16、rs.Finish 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 to compare the different types of jobs to gears in a machine.Using this figurative writing technique helps readers easily visual
17、ize 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 question is,I work to live.Work will be an important dimension of my lifethe one that provides financial sec
18、urity,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 we
19、ll as society as a whole.3.What qualities do you think model workers should have?I think model workers show love for their country through their great dedication to their work.Their actions inevitably impact others in a positive way.They practice responsibility not only in their jobs,but in society
20、as a whole.They have good self-discipline,and are honest and hard-working.They are selfless,always thinking of others needs.Model workers are also passionate about what they do and are proud to work towards the greater good of their society and country.has been/is anticipatedlabourcomfort zonesuperiorattainprejudiceare fond ofpassionFields Fields Jobs Jobs Health careHealth caredoctor,surgeon,physician,dentist,nurse,acupuncturistEntertainmentEntertainmentactor,singer,circus performerEducationEducationteacher,tutor,lecturerScienceSciencephysicist,biologist,chemistFinish B2THANKS
