Unit 2 A life's Work Developing ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第三册

魔术人钟 Masters of Time Book 6 Unit 2 A life’s work Predict what the passage is about 1 In the quiet courtyards of Xi San Suo behind the high walls of the Forbidden City, time ticks at its own pace. If it hadn't been for a three-episode documentary, outsiders would never have known that the plainly-dressed people working here are masters of their craft, who have spent their lives restoring precious antiques. Among these is the clock restoration master, Wang Jin. 2 Walking through the seven crimson gates towards his workplace, Wang Jin still regards himself as an ordinary worker in the Palace Museum, although now he is often stopped by admirers wanting their photo taken with him. Day in, day out, Mr Wang and his students spend their time restoring clocks dating back Hundreds of years. But for quite some time, he and his student Qi Haonan used to be the only two people repairing timepieces in the Palace Museum. Match the questions to the paragraphs A What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong? B Who is Wang Jin and where does he work? C Why is Wang Jin optimistic about the future of the timepieces in the Palace Museum? D What was special about Wang Jin and his student Qi Haonan? B D 3 Qing emperors were very fond of clocks. Therefore, in order to please them, foreign envoys presented these emperors with the most intricate and splendid timepieces. Today, the Palace Museum has one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world, mainly originating from Europe and China. With objects ranging from small pocket watches to clocks over one metre in height, each of these requires its own unique method of restoration. Given the complexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials, this means that each expert can work on a maximum of two large pieces a year. But, through their painstaking efforts, Mr Wang and his students do more than repair the clocks they bring them back to life. Read para 3 and fill in the blanks having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way ① Why does the Palace Museum have one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world? Qing emperors ____________________ clocks. _______________ presented emperors with ____________________________. were very fond of Forein envoys intricate and splendid timepieces 3 Qing emperors were very fond of clocks. Therefore, in order to please them, foreign envoys presented these emperors with the most intricate and splendid timepieces. Today, the Palace Museum has one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world, mainly originating from Europe and China. With objects ranging from small pocket watches to clocks over one metre in height, each of these requires its own unique method of restoration. Given the complexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials, this means that each expert can work on a maximum of two large pieces a year. But, through their painstaking efforts, Mr Wang and his students do more than repair the clocks they bring them back to life. excellent, or beautiful and impressive having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way ① Why does the Palace Museum have one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world? Qing emperors ____________________ clocks. _______________ presented emperors with ____________________________. were very fond of Forein envoys intricate and splendid timepieces Read para 3 and fill in the blanks 法国钟表：铜轮船模型表 英国钟表：铜镀金象拉战车钟 瑞士钟表：铜镀金转花自鸣过枝雀笼钟 广州钟表：铜镀金福禄寿三星钟 清宫做钟处钟表：彩漆描金自开门群仙祝寿楼阁式钟 3 Qing emperors were very fond of clocks. Therefore, in order to please them, foreign envoys presented these emperors with the most intricate and splendid timepieces. Today, the Palace Museum has one of the most significant collections of timepieces in the world, mainly originating from Europe and China. With objects ranging from small pocket watches to clocks over one metre in height, each of these requires its own unique method of restoration. Given the complexity of the work and the lack of necessary materials, this means that each expert can work on a maximum of two large pieces a year. But, through their painstaking efforts, Mr Wang and his students do more than repair the clocks they bring them back to life. ② Why is it painstaking to repair the collection of timepieces? Reason 1: Each timepiece requires _______________________ ________________. Reason 2: _______________________ and _______________________. its own unique method of restoration the complexity of the work the lack of materials Read para 3 and fill in the blanks 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. ③ What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong? Wang Jin has spent __________ months ____________ the gigantic clocks, which is about to be ____________ and _______________________. Read para 4 and fill in the blanks 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. 4 The only sound to break the silence in Wang Jin's workshop is the chiming melody of the repaired and polished clocks. To Wang Jin it is the most beautiful music in the world. Now, after eight months of endless adjustments, the time has finally come for Mr Wang to wind up the gigantic clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong. The intricately fashioned objects that have stood still for centuries instantly come back to life: water flows, boats sail, dogs bark, chickens flap their wings and a woman starts to spin. It is a truly awe-inspiring moment. It is suddenly clear that when the clock masters say that "these antiques have lives", it is neither an exaggeration nor a metaphor. ③ What has been done to the clocks that date back to the time of Emperor Qianlong? Wang Jin has spent __________ months ____________ the gigantic clocks, which is about to be ____________ and _______________________. eight adjusting wound up brought back to life Read para 4 and fill in the blanks Wang Jin is ____________ about it. Because he has passed on his skills to a new generation of artisans, who will not only __________________________________ but also ___________________________________ so that ___________________________. ④ What is Wang’s attitude to the future of the timepieces in the Palace Museum? Why? 第四代传人亓昊楠、王津 optimistic help preserve traditional skills bring innovation to clock repairing it stands the test of time Read para 5 and fill in the blanks Mr. Wang’s son has also ___________ repairing antique clocks. comes back to life The timepiece _______________________. stand the test of time Past Present Future The timepiece stood still. Clock repairing will _________________________. A Race of Time Make a summary Mr. Wang followed his teacher’s footsteps. Mr. Wang has ___________ his skills to new members. The new generation will ___________ the future repairs. passed on taken up take on Generations of Masters What spirit of craftsmanship does Wr.Wang display in his work? What can you do to help pass on the spirit of craftsmanship? Think and Share I think the spirit of craftsmanship Wr.Wang display in his work is _______________. As teenagers, we can practice this spirit by __________________________________. We can also ____________________________. Craftsmanship Creativity responsibility faith affection sedateness technique Think and Share the spirits Mr.Wang displays in his work. Time: The passage of time, the test of time, the urgency of time Timepieces: clocks, restoration work Lifetime: their whole lives of doing one thing well Timelessness: the internal value of restoration work 择一事，终（钟）一生 Ordinary people doing a great job What’s your understanding of the title? $