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Unit 3 Careers and skills
Welcome to the unit & Reading (Ⅰ)
In this unit, you are going to:
read a magazine article about why we work;
write a plan about your future career;
read a presentation transcript about tips for job interviews;
conduct a mock job interview.
All occupations are equal, with no difference in status or worth. Any one that is beneficial to the public is praiseworthy.
—Huang Yanpei
职业平等，无高下，无贵贱。苟有益于人群，皆是无上上品。
——黄炎培
这句话出自中国近现代教育家黄炎培的《黄炎培教育文选》，意在说明职业不分高低贵贱，重要的是对社会有价值。
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1. What are the most important professions in your opinion
In my opinion, all kinds of professions are equally important to the well-being of society and the country. However, I think there are certain jobs which contribute a lot more to the stability of society, such as soldiers, policemen, firemen, etc.
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I think the quote means that all jobs should be treated with respect because they are all important and necessary, but those that benefit society require extra recognition. I think the attitude indicated in this quote should be cultivated in our society.
2. How do you understand the quote from Huang Yanpei
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Every profession has its own distinctive character. Watch the video and finish the following exercises.
Welcome to the unit
Every profession has its own distinctive character. Watch the video and finish the following exercises.
The process of restoring artworks is .
Restoring an artwork sometimes takes . Some may even take years.
is an important quality for restorers.
Artworks that need to be restored represent our .
several months or a year
complicated
Patience
history and culture
1. What is your understanding of the spirit of craftsmanship
To me, the spirit of craftsmanship refers to the dedication craftspeople give to their work 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, craftspeople are also characterized by their professional ethics, pursuit of quality and ability to innovate.
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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 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.
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Video script
Host: Papermaking is one of China’s ancient inventions. Calligraphy and paintings on paper have existed in China for thousands of years, and over many years, the artworks get damaged. This is when a restorer comes in. Today, we are honoured to have Mr Wang with us, a well-known calligraphy and painting restorer. Mr Wang, as a restorer, what is your routine work like Is it mysterious as many people imagine
Restorer: As a matter of fact, there’s nothing mysterious about our work. We’re like
doctors, and the ancient artworks are our patients that need to be treated.
Host: Restoring those artworks must be very complicated.
Restorer: That’s true. Most of the artworks have different problems. Some have lots of mould on them, some have been damaged by worms, and some are very easy to break. We need to be very careful.
Host: How do you get rid of the mould
Restorer: We wash some away with clean water. But the stubborn mould needs special treatment to get rid of, for example, using chemicals. After cleaning the artworks, we go through a complicated process to give them new life.
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Video script
Host: How long will it take for one artwork to be restored
Restorer: It depends. Sometimes several months, or a year. Some may even take years.
Host: So, your work calls for not just carefulness, but also patience.
Restorer: Exactly! Patience is an important quality for us restorers. You need to concentrate all your attention on your work, day in day out, and focus on one thing only.
Host: What is required of a restorer
Restorer: Actually, a restorer must have professional knowledge, and be skilled in the art of painting and restoring.
Host: The spirit of craftsmanship is the key to doing anything well. Your hands have restored artworks that represent our history and culture. We really appreciate your work!
Restorer: Thank you! And it’s important to pass on the spirit of craftsmanship to the next generation, so I encourage more young people to join us.
Before Reading
Whether we work to live or live to work is one of the most frequently asked questions. The magazine article below discusses some of the important reasons why we work. Before you read the article, think about the following questions:
What do you think are some of the reasons why we work
I think 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.
Before Reading
Whether we work to live or live to work is one of the most frequently asked questions. The magazine article below discusses some of the important reasons why we work. Before you read the article, think about the following questions:
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.
Why does the title involve two opposite ideas Predict the content of the article according to the title.
I think the author uses the two opposite ideas to arouse readers’ curiosity and let them think about them. I think the author will provide her choice and give her reasons in the article.
If you were asked the question, “Do you work to live or live to work ”, what would your answer be Some might say that we work because we have to, not least because we need the salary that enables us to be financially independent. It is certainly true that most of us do join the labour force once our studies are completed. Indeed, it could be argued that our education is geared towards preparing us for a life of work. However, earning a living is by no means the only reason why we work—there are other important reasons that motivate us to enter the world of work.
Through the work we do, our goals can be attained and our dreams achieved. All of us have had dreams of one kind or another and work often enables us to pursue those dreams. 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.” Yang Liwei, for example, driven by his passion for flying, became a pilot and then China’s first astronaut in space. Wherever our interests may lie and whatever our
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career choices might be, work allows us the opportunity to be engaged in something we are fond of, and consequently, it can give us a great sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Work can also help develop our skills, thus providing room for personal growth. When we work, we must practise our skills constantly and continuously until we excel in what we do. Our rapidly changing workplace makes it necessary for us to keep up and develop new skills. Twenty years ago, positions in social technologies or energy efficiency did not even exist, and it is difficult to anticipate the new positions which will emerge twenty years from now. However, it is certain that no one can afford to be satisfied with the status quo. In order to better adapt ourselves to new circumstances, we must be ready and willing to acquire new skills. This can add to our sense of achievement and our knowledge that we are developing as individuals while we move along our chosen career path.
Not only does work benefit us personally, it also contributes to the health of society. At the most basic level, different types of jobs are like gears in a machine. They work to ensure that the machine we call “society” functions properly. In a successful, stable and productive society, all jobs are equally important and no one is superior to another, so we should not have prejudice against any of them. Whether we are scientists, lawyers, doctors, public servants,
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consultants, clerks, receptionists or butchers, we all make our respective contributions. Moreover, there are people who choose to step out of their comfort zone and commit themselves to working for the benefit of others. For example, teachers in remote rural areas are devoted to changing the lives of the people with less access to the advantages enjoyed by many others. In this way, we work to advance our communities and bring success to our nation.
Wherever life takes us and whatever choices are laid out before us, something worth remembering is that our work, when done well, will not only help us make a living but also help make a life for ourselves and for others. 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 as a whole.
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1. Read the article and fill in the following table.
Benefits from work Personally Socially
Enabling us to pursue our 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 nation
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2. Read paragraph 4 and discuss the following questions.
(1) What is the function of the first sentence in this paragraph
The first sentence is a transitional sentence, serving as a link between the preceding paragraph and 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.
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(3) Why does the author list many jobs in different 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 others.
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3. Why does the article begin with a question
The question put forward at the very beginning is a useful writing technique which not only draws readers’ attention but also lets them think deeply about the topic.
4. How does the author illustrate the main idea of paragraph 2
First, the author gives her opinion about why we work in the first sentence. Then she quotes a famous saying from Henry David Thoreau, followed by the example of Yang Liwei. Thus, the author makes her point of view more convincing.
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A1
Read the magazine article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph.
Main body
Conclusion
Para. 3:
Para. 4:
Para. 5:
Introduction
Para. 1:
There are other important reasons that motivate us to enter the world of work besides earning a living.
Para. 2:
Through the work we do, our goals can be attained and our personal dreams 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.
A2
Read the magazine article again carefully and answer the following questions.
1. According to the 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
We must keep up and develop new skills.
4. 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.
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A3
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 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 visualize the importance of each job’s contribution to keeping society functioning.
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A3
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 life—the 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.
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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 practise responsibility not only in their jobs, but in society 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.
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