Unit1-Part 3(Students).ppt

1、Unit 1 My First Job Part 3 Extended Activities,The boy pitched in as soon as he got a job at a hotel. He had to be punctual, hard-working and polite to the guests to meet the hotels standards. He still owed a friend of his 800 yuan. As he had just started, there was no hope of being promoted. His pa

2、y was 400 yuan a month. He figured that he would be able to pay back the money he had borrowed in four months time. He cleaned up the dining-hall twice a day and carried luggage for guests. His family didnt like his job as a janitor. Yet, for him, working at the hotel was a source of pride because h

3、e could earn money through honest labor. He beamed when he got his pay at the end of the first month.,Dictation,Script,The writers father gave the advice when his son took his first job. The boys only work at the hospital was to mop the floor. The boy did his work with a strong sense of responsibili

4、ty. His work was well appreciated at the hospital.,Read More,Read the story and do the True/False exercise.,F,F,T,T,The patients would not be able to eat because they were too sick. A person should work at every level in a business, from floor-mopper to manager. Otherwise he would not develop a sens

5、e of commitment to his work. His father would be proud of the boy because the boy had acted on his words and was successful.,F,F,T,Notes about Summary,Be concise (just the gist, no interpretation or comment) Be in your own words Follow the logical order of the original passage Read the passage caref

6、ully Decide which part is more important Jot down the main points of each part,Summarize the story in no more than five sentences.,Example When the narrator was 15 years old, he found his first job in a hospital. It was the lowest job, yet he did his best to meet some standards because his father ta

7、ught him to be proud of what he did. Through his hard work, he was treated with respect by the staff and patients. Later he became a manager of a large business.,Questions for Discussion,1. Why do Americans start to learn money-making when they are still teenagers? 2. Do you think Chinese parents wo

8、uld encourage their children to work for money?,In Other Words,Book 1-Unit 1,Two Types of Dictionary,American English: Longman Advanced American Dictionary, Copyright Pearson Education Limited, 2000.,Book 1-Unit 1,American English: For more advanced dictionary Merriam-Websters Collegiate Dictionary

9、(11th Edition), Copyright Merriam-Webster, incorporated Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.,Book 1-Unit 1,British English: Collins COBUILD English Dictionary, Copyright HarperColins Publishers 1995.,Book 1-Unit 1,Look for the following phrases or words in the text. Explain to your classmates what they

10、mean.,except for as far as concerned pitch in reach for take a day off,What does X mean?,Well, I think the word/phrase means ,You say except for when you ,Book 1-Unit 1,Except for: with the exception of The paper was well written except for a few typing errors. Except for is often used to state the

11、person or the thing that would prevent your statement from being completely true. All was quiet in the room except for the ticking of a clock.,Book 1-Unit 1,as far as concerned The pay for cleaning the hospital wards is very good, as far as Im concerned. (in ones personal opinion) As far as the educ

12、ational reform is concerned, we all have the right to voice/express our opinions. (The topic being discussed is the educational reform.),Book 1-Unit 1,pitch in When the harvest comes, everyone in the family pitches in. (contribute, as a member of a group, to a common cause) Every body in the class p

13、itches in to buy a present for the teacher. (contribute ones share of money to the buying of a present),Book 1-Unit 1,reach for He reached for the phone and knocked over a glass. (extend ones arm in order to get something),take a day off The manager said that everyone could take a day off in the com

14、ing week if they all worked hard enough. (not working),Translation,Book 1-Unit 1,1. Mr. Manager, may I take a day off tomorrow? My mother is coming to see me. 2. The police offered a reward for clues about the bank robbers. 3. When I was ill last week, she offered to look after my child. 4. Except f

15、or the small kitchen, the flat is satisfactory. 5. She was promoted to branch manager last year. 6. Everyone was exhausted except John. 7. Whos running this company? 8. He reached into his pocket for the wallet.,(page 12),Book 1-Unit 1,Key to Translation,Analysis,Read the Cultural Information, and m

16、ake a comparison between what you read and the situation in China. How do job seekers find information about job vacancies in China? What are the procedures/steps involving in applying for a job? What factors are important for a job seeker to get a job?,Consider these factors: qualifications, experi

17、ence, ones appearance, education, positions, awards and prizes, internal relations, language abilities, family background, gender, special talents, manners, etc.,Cultural Information,How do job seekers find information about job vacancies in China?,Traditional ways: 1. Job fairs 招聘会 2. Newspapers 3.

18、 Job-searching websites 4. Service center for scholarly exchange 留学人才服务中心 5. Career guidance center 就业指导中心 6. Social relations,New ways: Microblog; sending micro-resumes（微简历） TV job-hunting shows （电视求职节目,如非你莫属，职来职往等） Giving a large number of rewards to advisors who can help you find an ideal job （重金

19、悬赏）,What are the procedures/steps involving in applying for a job?,Search for job vacancies Prepare your resumes Fill in the application forms online/on the spot Upload/hand in your resumes and relevant certificates Attend interviews if qualified Send a letter of thanks to the interviewer and wait for the results,What factors are important for a job seeker to get a job?,Consider these factors: qualifications, experience, ones appearance, education, positions, awards and prizes, internal relations, language abilities, family background, gender, special talents