2021-2022学年度第42期总第779期
Keeping tradition alive (P3)
合肥滨湖寿春中学  郑海波
I. Lead-in  

Brainstorm
How much do you know about Tibetan black pottery?
II. Prediction

III. Read for structure
Para 1-3
The Topic: Tibetan black pottery and its problems.
Para 4-10
The solution: Methods adopted to solve various problems faced by black pottery.
Para 11
The summary: Make changes.
IV. Read and explore
Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
1. Why does black pottery face the danger of disappearing？

2. In the face of difficulties, what methods did they use to make black pottery?

3. According to the article, what methods did Zhuojuema and her colleagues use to keep the cultural heritage alive?

4. How do you feel about the rebirth of black pottery？

1. Why does black pottery face the danger of disappearing？
1. People were not motivated to preserve the pottery style.
2. No systematic and complete written historical records and patterns could be found for reference.

2. In the face of difficulties, what methods did they use to make black pottery?
    Zhuojuema and her companions compiled the materials by looking to history books and collecting black pottery from door to door. They also spoke with senior craftsmen to record the details of manufacturing.
    Artisans from the institute keep experimenting and consulting veteran craftsmen.

3. According to the article, what methods do Zhuojuema and her colleagues use to keep the cultural heritage alive?
Adopt new techniques to make it more appealing.
Broaden the types of pottery created in this style.
Use media to share and get more attention for pottery.

4. How do you feel about the rebirth of black pottery？

Protecting and developing traditional cultural heritage is everyone's obligation. To recognize the value contained in cultural heritage, we should understand how to protect it. On this basis, we innovate, so as to make the traditional cultural heritage carry forward new charm.

V. Further thinking  
Do you think the Forbidden City is also an example of cultural heritage？
What good ideas are used to build a cultural experience in the Forbidden City？

Cultural experience

Keep tradition

Arouse people's awareness of protection;
Learn to appreciate beauty;
Ignite the passion;
Vary multiple forms;
Extend professional services.

VI. Language points  
Key phrases and expressions
1. come across
偶然遇见，偶然发现
2. devote oneself to doing
致力于做
3. be made for
为......而制成
4. be on the brink of doing
濒临
5. be motivated to do
受到激励做某事
6. be closely related to
与......紧密相关
7. inject new life into ...
为......注入新的活力