1、3Unit 5 When work is a pleasureFOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS HEBEI UNIVERSITY Section B The joy of a prideful traditionLead-inInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your taskInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your task Lead-inLead-in1.What is the vi
2、deo clip about?2.How many steps does it take to make a pair of leather shoes?3.What attitudes toward work can you infer from this video clip?Watch a video clip and discuss the following questions with your partner.Task Talking about attitudes toward work Lead-in1.What is the video clip about?This vi
3、deo clip is about making a pair of leather shoes.Lead-in16 steps.1.Choose a piece of quality leather.2.Tailor the leather.3.Stitch up the uppers of the shoes.4.Shape the shoes.5.Nail the sole of the shoes.6.Sew the sole to the uppers.7.Glue a second sole to the first one.8.Sew the second sole to the
4、 first one.Lead-in2.How many steps does it take to make a pair of leather shoes?9.Trim the soles.10.Emboss the edges of the shoes.11.Polish the shoes.12.Paint the shoe soles.13.Stamp the logo.14.Glue the heels.15.Tie the shoes.16.Stuff the shoes with paper.3.What attitudes toward work can you infer
5、from this video clip?Work with passion,patience and pride.Lead-inReading skillReading comprehensionEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your taskLead-in Inspiring your thoughtsAnother,likewise,in addition,furthermore,moreover,also,etc.are some commonly used addition words.For example:Workers who enjoy th
6、eir jobs will be happier,less stressed,and generally more satisfied with their lives.They will also work with more diligence and precision because they have fostered a sense of personal pride in their jobs.(Para.5,Text A)Here also indicates the following is an additional quality found in workers,sho
7、wing _.additionReading skillInspiring your thoughtsRead the following explanations and fill in the blanks with certain functions of signal words.TaskRecognizing signal wordsStep 1to be continuedGenerally,words like likewise,similarly,as in a similar fashion,etc.indicate comparison,while however,but,
8、in contrast,on the contrary,on the other hand,by comparison,etc.show contrast.For example:To workers,leisure means simply the hours they need to relax and rest in order to work efficiently.Workers are therefore more prone to dedicate more time to working,taking too little leisure time rather than to
9、o much.To laborers,on the other hand,leisure means autonomy from compulsion.(Para.4,Text A)Here,on the other hand indicates sharp contrast between the attitudes of workers and laborers,showing _.comparison/contrastReading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continuedIllustration words include namely,s
10、pecially,for example,for instance,such as,to illustrate,etc.For example:The difference does not,for example,correlate with the difference between a manual and mental job or between jobs of low and high esteem;a gardener covered in dirt in a greenhouse may be a worker while a well-dressed city mayor
11、may prove to be an unhappy laborer!(Para.3,Text A)Here for example helps to clarify the difference between work and labor,since the nature of a job can be viewed from many aspects,manual or mental,low esteem versus high esteem,and so on,showing _.illustrationReading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be
12、 continuedBecause,thus,so that,therefore,as a result,consequently,etc.are some cause-and-effect words.For example:They will also work with more diligence and precision because they have fostered a sense of personal pride in their jobs.(Para.5,Text A)Here,the clause beginning with because gives the r
13、eason why the workers will also work with more diligence and precision,the word showing _.cause-and-effectReading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continuedSuch words may include first,second,third,finally,eventually,etc.For example:Eventually,everyone has to find a job and earn a living.(Para.9,Te
14、xt A)Eventually occurs at the beginning of the last paragraph,signifying the author wants to put the passage to an end after the detailed contrasts were made in the preceding paragraphs.The author here wants to mention the last point about the discussion,the word showing _.sequence or time orderRead
15、ing skillInspiring your thoughtsStep 2Signal words can show the connection between ideas.They are like signposts on the road that guide the travelers,and help the reader follow the direction of the authors thought.Common signal words show emphasis,addition,comparison or contrast,illustration,cause a
16、nd effect,and sequence or time order,etc.Recognize signal words in Text B.Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsPick out the main signal words in the following paragraphs from Text B.Decide whether they show emphasis,addition,comparison or contrast,illustration,cause and effect,or sequence or time ord
17、er.1.I sat there with my shoes off,watching as he got ready to stitch up my shoes Id entrusted to him.He looked sadly at the leather covering the mount of the heel.It was worn through because I had failed to have the shoes patched a month ago.I grew a little impatient,for I was rushing to meet a fri
18、end.“Please hurry,”I begged.(Para.4)Signal words:because,for indicating reasons Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continued2.Thereafter,we waved to each other in a friendly greeting when I passed his shop every day.At first I went in only when I had repair work to be done.Then I found myself
19、 lingering in his store or dropping in every few days,just to chat with him for the joy he would impart.(Para.10)Signal words:therefore showing cause and effect at first,then showing the order of time Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsWith the invention of modern laptops and the advances in broadb
20、and Internet access and communication software,there is no longer a need to work in the office.More and more people are starting to work from home.Opinions on this new trend vary as there are both pros and cons of working from home.Step 3Read the following passage and then fill out the table“Pros an
21、d cons of working from home”.Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continuedThe disadvantages are obvious.To begin with,you may feel lonely at home since you lack social interaction and face-to-face communication with colleagues.Besides,there are many distractions at home:Your wife and kids may
22、knock on your door or call you any time.You yourself may want to stop and have a cup of coffee or find something to eat from time to time.Without the office discipline,you may even be tempted to play computer games.Whats more,it may be very monotonous if you have to stay at home all day long.Reading
23、 skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continuedOn the other hand,many people think that the pros of working at home outweigh the cons.The most obvious benefit is flexibility.You dont have to wake up to an alarm clock early in the morning,and you can work any time you want and in any way you want.For th
24、ose who are more productive at night,working from home must be a paradise.Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsto be continuedMoreover,without a boss supervising you over your shoulder,you feel less stress.Like to work in pajamas?Fine.Like to listen to heavy metal at the highest volume while you are
25、designing?Go for it!Also,people that work in the home environment value immensely the extra time they can spend with their loved ones.As a mom or dad,you will be in a much better position to educate and take care of your children.Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsPros and cons of working from home
26、 ViewsReasonsSignal Words Pros Cons Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsReading skillReading comprehensionEnhancing your skillsPresenting your projectProject of the unit Inspiring your thoughtsText B tells us a story of a shoemaker and the author,stimulating thoughts on building a _ of working with
27、pride,self-esteem,and responsibility.traditionRead the text and sum up the main idea.Step 1 Task 1Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsDetailed understanding of the textnarrationStep 2 Figure out the writing style of the text.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsBy means of _ through t
28、he use of the first person“I”and with detailed descriptions and lively conversations,Text B gives the reader a strong feeling of being personally on the scene,and achieves the effect of great vividness.Underline the detailed descriptions and lively conversations in Text B and explain why they make y
29、ou feel you were there.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsStep 3 Complete the following sentences after reading the text.The author went quickly into the shop to _.He became a little impatient for _.have his shoes repairedhe was in a hurry to meet a friendParas.1-4to be continuedChoose the
30、best answer to each of the following questions.1.He felt _ when the shoe repairer first mentioned that he had a tradition to live up to.A.upset B.thrilled C.confused D.doubtfulReading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsParas.6-7Key:Dto be continued2.What was the tradition the shoe repairers father
31、passed on to him?A.Being dedicated to work and feeling proud.B.Treating all the clients with hospitality.C.Running the shoe-repair shop successfully.D.Finding pleasure in what a person does.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsParas.6-7Key:Ato be continuedComplete the following sentences.The
32、author dropped in the shoe-repair shop very frequently because the shoe repairer would bring him _.He thought the shoe repairer was the happiest man for the following reasons:He would always _ while working;he sometimes paused his work to _ or _.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsParas.10-1
33、2joysing happilyreferee argumentsgive out candyto be continuedChoose the best answer to each of the following questions.1.The shoe repairer explained that the poor work the painters had done to the author is owing to the painters lack of _.A.responsibility B.a prideful tradition C.work experience D.
34、enthusiasmReading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsParas.14-19Key:Bto be continued2.Though he was gone,the shoe repairer had left the author a memorable lesson _.A.to start,keep and carry on a prideful tradition B.to be good at your own handicraft C.to be happy with what you are doing D.to be pro
35、ud of what you have doneReading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsParas.14-19Key:A1)What other benefits can work bring us apart from money?2)What do you think are the factors that contribute to a persons pride in his work?3)Do you think it necessary that we pass on to the next generations the trad
36、itions we have inherited from our ancestors?Read the text again and answer the following questions.Task 2Critical thinkingReading comprehensionInspiring your thoughts1)What other benefits can work bring us apart from money?A feeling of being tied to a larger society.Fostering a sense of achievement
37、or fulfillment.Having a purpose in life.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsto be continued2)What do you think are the factors that contribute to a persons pride in his work?A sense of confidence.A sense of being trusted.A chance for self-improvement.Good work and good reputation.Recognition
38、 of your role by others.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughtsto be continued3)Do you think it necessary that we pass on to the next generations the traditions we have inherited from our ancestors?Yes,it is quite necessary.Traditions contribute to a persons sense of identity and status,and tea
39、ch and affirm values.Passing on traditions links present and past generations together.No,I dont think its quite necessary.With the development of our society,everything is changing so quickly.Therefore,we need to constantly adapt ourselves to new things and try to accept new ideas and concepts.Rigi
40、dly sticking to traditions sometimes just hinders our progress.Reading comprehensionInspiring your thoughts Language highlightingLanguage learningLanguage focusFulfilling your taskLead-in Inspiring your thoughtsTranslation skill Enhancing your skillsShoe repairing The shoe repairer112233Enhancing yo
41、ur skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Task 1Word bankUnderline the words related to shoe repairing and the words used for describing the shoe repairer.Step 1Shoe repairing The shoe repairer1 repair vt./vi./n.1 cheerful a.2 stitch vt./vi./n.2 hospitality n.3 be worn through3 cordial a.4 patch vt./
42、n.4 friendly a.5 shoe-repair shop5 tall a.6 leather6 gray hair7 cobbler7 deeply-lined face8fine dark eyes9clear personality10 charitable,carefree,humorous Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Use the words and expressions from the word list to write a summary of the text in the third
43、 person.Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Step 21.hospitality(Para.1)We were greatly delighted by the hospitality of the local people.Task 2Detailed learning of key vocabularyn.U friendly and generous behavior toward visitors and guests,intended to make them feel welcome（对客人的）友好款待
44、，好客，殷勤Translation:当地人热情好客，我们非常高兴。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Can you share your experience of being treated with hospitality?2.handicraft(Para.5)This handicraft pottery was sold primarily at open-air or other roadside markets.n.C an activity such as sewing or making bask
45、ets,in which you use your hands in a skillful way to make things 手工艺；手艺Translation:这种手工陶器主要在露天或路边市场销售。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Try to introduce a traditional Chinese handicraft such as paper cutting,cross-stitching.3.live up to(Para.5)The hardest part was writing song
46、s that could live up to their promise.be as good as what was expected or promised 符合（期望）；实践（诺言）Translation:最难的部分是写出符合他们期望的歌曲。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting live up to ones expectations live up to ones promise4.bias(Para.7)They are wondering whether the bias projected by the
47、 news media contributed to the presidents defeat.n.sing.,U an opinion about whether a person,group,or idea is good or bad which influences how you deal with it 偏见；成见；偏心Translation:他们想知道是不是新闻媒体散播出的偏见导致了总统的失败。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Have you found any bias in society?T
48、ry to make a list of the most common ones.5.impart(Para.10)Unfortunately it seems that he is unable to impart any of the qualities,about which he speaks so much,to his sons.vt.(fml.)give a particular quality to sth.赋予，给予（某种品质）Translation:不幸的是，这些他大谈特谈的品质看起来是无法传给他的儿子们了。Enhancing your skillsLanguage fo
49、cusLanguage highlighting 6.vent(Para.13)Management has decided to give employees a forum to vent their anger,and where they can talk about the things that they feel went wrong at work.vt.express feelings of anger,hatred,etc.,esp.by doing sth.violent or harmful 发泄，宣泄（怒火、仇恨等）Translation:管理层已经决定为员工开设一个
50、论坛以让其发泄怨气，在此他们可谈论工作中感受到的种种问题。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Work in groups of 4 and talk about your ways of venting anger.Vote for the most effective and least harmful one and report to the whole class.7.fabric(Para.16)One of the most obvious differences in the social and c
