Unit1 People of Achievement From Graduation to Sustainable Design：Jing’s Journey 阅读理解练-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

From graduation to sustainable design jeans journey. Graduation is more than just a ceremony. It's a moment of growth, change and new beginnings. For wang jing, a designer from china who later founded the sustainable jewelry brand up cycle with jane in finland, graduation marked the start of a journey that transformed her from a university student into a jewelry designer dedicated to sustainability genes. Path began in china, where he studied industrial design at university. Even then, he was fascinated by nordic design, its simplicity, practicality and human centered values. That inspiration eventually LED her to finland, where he pursued a master's degree in creative sustainability at alto university. IT was here that SHE discovered sustainable design, which completely reshaped her perspective on the purpose of creating the idea behind her brand. Started almost by chance. One day, jane watched ADIY video showing how to milk plastic bottles into flower shapes. Inspired red SHE tried IT herself, cutting, heating and shaping the material. The results were delicate and beautiful, Sparking the idea of turning waste into wearable jewelry. SHE first showcased her creations at auto universities holiday market, where they were warmly received. That moment planted the seed for what would later become up cycle with j, which gene officially launched in twenty twenty. Even before graduating, what began as a simple business, designing, making and selling jewelry, soon grow into something larger. The brand became a platform promoting sustainability, craftmanship community and empower ment, with a strong commitment to sustainable design and a deep passion for innovation. Up cycle with gene transforms discarded plastic bottles into fashionable items that appear every year at the finish presidential policy state banquet. The brand has received two authority of certifications design from finland, and the key flag and its products are now sold in the finish design museum shop muji finland and comp galleria. From Graduation to Sustainable Design: Jing’s Journey Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s a moment of growth, change, and new beginnings. For Wang Jing, a designer from China who later founded the sustainable jewelry brand Upcycle with Jing in Finland, graduation marked the start of a journey that transformed her from a university student into a jewelry designer dedicated to sustainability. Jing’s path began in China, where she studied Industrial Design at university. Even then, she was fascinated by Nordic design — its simplicity, practicality, and human-centered values. That inspiration eventually led her to Finland, where she pursued a master’s degree in Creative Sustainability at Aalto University. It was here that she discovered sustainable design, which completely reshaped her perspective on the purpose of creating. The idea behind her brand started almost by chance. One day, Jing watched a DIY video showing how to melt plastic bottles into flower shapes. Inspired, she tried it herself—cutting, heating, and shaping the material. The results were delicate and beautiful, sparking the idea of turning waste into wearable jewelry. She first showcased her creations at Aalto University’s holiday market, where they were warmly received. That moment planted the seed for what would later become Upcycle with Jing, which Jing officially launched in 2020, even before graduating. What began as a simple business — designing, making, and selling jewelry— soon grew into something larger. The brand became a platform promoting sustainability, craftsmanship, community, and empowerment. With a strong commitment to sustainable design and a deep passion for innovation, Upcycle with Jing transforms discarded plastic bottles into fashionable items that appear every year at the Finnish Presidential Palace’s state banquet. The brand has received two authoritative certifications, “Design from Finland” and the “Key Flag”, and its products are now sold in the Finnish Design Museum Shop, MUJI Finland and Kämp Galleria. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ From Graduation to Sustainable Design: Jing’s Journey General started Directions: Answer the questions and discuss them with your classmates. 1. What does “sustainable design” mean to you? Can you think of some examples in your daily life? 2. Why is sustainability becoming an important consideration in design and fashion today? Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the table. Introduction Graduation marked Wang Jing’s growth from a student to a sustainable 1. ___. Educational background Jing studied Industrial Design in China and later pursued a master’s degree at Aalto University, where she found the philosophy of 2. ____. Birth of Upcycle with Jing ·Inspired by a DIY video, Jing began turning 3. ______ _____ into wearable jewelry and first presented them at Aalto University’s holiday market. ·Jing officially launched her brand, Upcycle with Jing, in 2020, 4. ______ as a small business designing, making, and selling jewelry. Brand Development The brand grew into a platform emphasizing sustainability, 5. ________, community, and empowerment, with creations showcased annually at the Finnish Presidential Palace’s state banquet and earning official certifications. Further exploration What Is Nordic Design? The Nordic design philosophy places a strong emphasis on the quality of materials and craftsmanship, as well as sustainable production processes. The terms “Nordic design” and “Scandinavian design” are often us interchangeably — until you’re talking to someone from Finland or Iceland. Scandinavian design refers to design from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, whereas Nordic design refers to design from both Scandinavia and those other territories grouped under the Nordic label. A Shard Love of Nature All Nordic nations share a love of nature and the outdoors, which is reflected in their design. Apart from Danish pioneers such as Verner Panton and Arne Jacobsen, Nordic designers favor natural materials such as wood and leather. There are small, specific differences between nations — Swedes tend to prefer lighter woods than Danes, for example — but natural origins are a common thread. Sustainability Nordic countries were historically resource-poor, meaning that everything needed to be built to last and nothing could be wasted. International trade and the rise of service-based industries have long since ended these problems, but the design ethos remains. Nordic products, therefore, tend to have a long life and not break or wear down easily. Vintage stores are filled with decades-old Nordic furniture that still looks new; new Nordic designs focus on recycled materials, such as plastic and reclaimed wood. Simplicity Contrary to popular belief, Nordic design is not all about white and grey — many designers favor bright colors in their work. What nearly all have in common, however, is simplicity of form. This relates, again, to the scarcity of natural resources across the Nordic nations. In hard times, design needs to be functional, not frivolous. This is why across the Nordic countries, you’ll find clean-lined forms, simple shapes, and minimal ornamentation. Notes: common thread 共同点 design ethos 设计理念 vintage store 古董商店 scarcity 匮乏 frivolous 浮夸的 minimal ornamentation 极简装饰 语言积累 1. (be) dedicated to 致力于，投身于，献身于 2. reshape one’s perspective 重塑了某人的视角 3. spark the idea of 激发了……的想法 4. plant the seed for 为……播下了种子，为……埋下伏笔 5. a commitment to 对……的承诺 重点句型 1. For Wang Jing, a designer from China who later founded the sustainable jewelry brand Upcycle with Jing in Finland, graduation marked the start of a journey that transformed her from a university student into a jewelry designer dedicated to sustainability. 2. That inspiration eventually led her to Finland, where she pursued a master’s degree in Creative Sustainability at Aalto University. 3. It was here that she discovered sustainable design, which completely reshaped her perspective on the purpose of creating. 4. That moment planted the seed for what would later become Upcycle with Jing, which Jing officially launched in 2020, even before graduating. 5. With a strong commitment to sustainable design and a deep passion for innovation, Upcycle with Jing transforms discarded plastic bottles into fashionable items that appear every year at the Finnish Presidential Palace’s state banquet. Keys: Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the table. 1. jewelry designer 2. sustainable design 3. waste / recycled plastic bottles 4. starting / beginning 5. craftsmanship 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $