最新新编实用英语综合教程2Unit8Appliyingforajob教案.docx

1、最新新编实用英语综合教程2Unit8Appliyingforajob教案Unit 8 Applying for a Job Unit GoalsWhat you should learn to do 1. Understand a job advertisement 2. Apply for a job 3. Take a job interview4. Talk about a job5. Write a resume What you should know about 1. The way successful people start and run a business2. How

2、to apply for a right job 3. Supporting and concluding sentencesSection I Talking Face to Face1. Imitating Mini-Talks2. Acting out the Tasks3. Studying Email Information on the Internet4. Following Sample Dialogues5. Putting Language to UseSection II Being All Ears1. Learning Sentences for Workplace

3、Communication2. Handling a Dialogue3. Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand 1. Practicing Applied Writing2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing Grammar Section IV Maintaining a Sharp Eye Passage 1 :Text Applying for a New Boss When I went off to college, I got one piece of advi

4、ce from my father: “It doesnt matter what courses you take, just find the great professors.” Sure enough, I soon discovered that all kinds of subjects were interesting to me as long as good teachers presented them. In Professor Weinsteins class, I could hear the tumbrels rolling through the streets

5、of Paris during the French Revolution. And going back further, I can still recall things about the stars that I should have long ago forgotten if not for mysecond-grade teacher, Miss Scorchiotti. To me, a great teacher is one who performs a subject in a way that makes it come alive. A great boss doe

6、s the same. They turn the day-to-day uninteresting jobs into a learning experience. They convince you that you and what you are doing actually matter. They give you confidence, which makes you more willing to ask a question, or assume responsibility, or even suggest a change in some age-old company

7、process. In short, a great boss knows how to teach. So my advice to anyone bound for the job market in the coming years and to anyone looking for a different work experience is: Dont interview for the right job. Interview for the right boss. Not a best person, but someone who is willing and able to

8、help you grow professionally. What are some signs of the wrong boss? Well, anyone who: is surrounded by the same team year after year. If youre such a good teacher, why arent these people moving on and getting promoted? is short of a sense of humor. Life is short. Work is hard. Lets lighten up when

9、facing something difficult. loves typing. Hates talking. Why are you emailing me when I sit across the hall? Who are the best bosses I ever had? Angela, my first boss out of college, was very clever and outspoken. She ruffled feathers around the company but was eager to let me in on what she thought

10、 and why. My boss Tom used to say: “You can sleep when youre dead.” Working for Tom was just a bit exhausting. But he was also unbelievably straightforward, and quick to ask advice and give it. We often had different opinions, yet our discussions helped both of us learn more about what we were tryin

11、g to perform. A great boss both gives respect and earns it. And how do you know when youve found the right boss? Be yourself with them and see if the self they are with you is someone you want to learn from for a couple of years. If that person is dull or dogmatic in an interview, guess what theyre

12、going to be like Monday through Friday? Interviewees are on their best behavior in that setting, but so are interviewers. You dont like what you see? The power is yours. Go out and interview another boss.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) And going back further, I can st

13、ill recall things about the stars that I should have long ago forgotten if not for my second-grade teacher, Miss Scorchiotti .Analysis: This is a complex sentence. That introduces a relative clause to modify the stars, followed by an if-clause of condition. Attention should be paid to the subjunctiv

14、e mood used here: should have forgotten, . with the latter part being an elliptical clause which can be assumed to be if it were not for .Translation: 再早些，我仍然记得有关星体的知识，若不是由于我二年级的斯高奇奥迪老师，我早就将其忘光了。Example: If not for your help, we couldnt have finished the experiment successfully.2. (Para. 5) She ruff

15、led feathers around the company but was eager to let me in on what she thought and why. Analysis: Ruffle feathers is used here figuratively to mean become annoyed. The phrase let sb. In on sth. means to allow to share or to know a secret.Translation: 她对公司上下指指点点，但却愿意让我了解她的想法和做事的原因。Example: Dont get y

16、our feathers ruffled about it. You are not the boss here.Ill let you in on a little secret: Ive never been there.3. (Para. 7) Be yourself with them and see if the self they are with you is someone you want to learn from for a couple of years.Analysis: Be yourself means behave naturally. The self is

17、used as the subject in the if-clause, they are with you is a relative clause modifying self with that omitted.Translation: 要与他们自然相处，看一看与你相处的人是否是你这两三年来想要学习的人。Example: You should be yourself if you want the audience to like your speech.2 Important Words1. present v. to give away; to introduce; to show

18、; to put forward for consideration 给予，介绍，展现，提出e.g. He presented her with a signed copy of his book.He had the honor of being presented to the Chairman.This report ought to be presented in greater detail and in clearer language2. recall v. to remember; call back sth.; to send for or take back 记得，想起，召

19、回，取回e.g. I recalled that my luggage had been taken away. The government recalled the general after he lost the battle. The manufacturer has recalled a lot of their cars that were unsafe. The sight recalled my childhood.3. perform v. to carry out; to act or show in a play; to function 做，表演，表现e.g. He

20、performed a dance for them on stage. Our team performed very well in the match yesterday. The new machine is performing very well.4. convince v. to cause sb. to believe or feel certain; to persuade 说服，使信服，劝说e.g. We convinced Anne to go by train rather than by plane. Its going to be hard to convince

21、my wife that we cant afford a new car. This has convinced her of the serious situation. You can convince people to buy almost anything.5. assume v. to suppose; to begin to use; to take upon oneself; to pretend to be 假定，采用，承担，假装e.g. I was often mistakenly assumed to be a Welshman because of my surnam

22、e. I assumed that he could read. Assuming it rains tomorrow, what shall we do? Youll assume your new duties next week. She assumes a well-informed manner but in fact knows very little.6. bound a. certain; having a firm intention; have a duty to obey; intend to travel to 一定的，决意的，有义务的，驶往（某地）的e.g. You

23、are bound to succeed. He is bound to go, and nothing can stop him. We are bound by the governments pay policy. Im bound to say, he is a very honest person. The ship is bound for New York.7. promote v. to advance in position or rank; to bring goods to public notice in order to increase sales; to help

24、 in the growth 提升，推销产品，促进e.g. The company could do more to promote its production growth. He was recently promoted to General Manager. The firm is promoting a new kind of toothbrush on TV. Milk promotes health.Passage 2 : Information Related to the Reading Passage What makes employees stay with a co

25、mpany? Establishing a company people want to work for doesnt mean you need to pay thousands of dollars to have a private lake built in the middle of your “campus”. You simply need to find ways to make your business more attractive to the right type of employees. From the following tips, adapted from

26、 the book Harvard Business Essentials: Guide to Hiring and Keeping the Best People, you can come to know the major motivations for people to stay with a company:1. Pride in the organization. People want to work for well-managed companies.2. Compatible supervisor. People may stay just to work for a p

27、articular individual who is supportive of them.3. Compensation. People want to work for companies that offer fair compensation, including competitive wages and benefits as well as opportunities to learn and achieve.4. Affiliation. People want to continue working with colleagues they respect and like

28、.5. Meaningful work. People want to work for companies that let them do work that appeals to their deepest, most passionate interests.Text I Like to Work for ABC Insurance Company Lets listen to what some of the employees with ABC Insurance Company have to say about their work environment: “The atmo

29、sphere at ABC is very relaxed. Everyone is a team player and willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. All the employees are very friendly and welcoming. Its a pleasure to work for such a great company.” Client Service Commercial Property & Casualty Division “I have been with ABC for over 3 ye

30、ars now and was actually a benefits client prior to joining the Company. Therefore, I had already experienced, first hand, ABCs pro-active approach to finding alternative solutions for practically any situation. I find the entrepreneurial work environment and team spirit extremely refreshing. To thi

31、nk that theentire company comes together for “Lets Talk” sessions on a quarterly basis is amazing. And, our President knows everyone in the company and will always acknowledge you by your name and I think that in itself says a lot!” Client ServiceABC Benefits “In growth comes experience. With experi

32、ence comes knowledge. ABC provides every associate with the tools to be successful in their chosen profession, from accounting to those who provide front line customer service. Both internal and externalcustomers are treated with the respect they deserve which is synonymous with the ABC name. If you are looking for a reputable company, ABC is the place to work at. We have more than 60 years