大学体验英语教案·第二册第二单元

1、教 案Experiencing English大学体验英语综合教程第三版第二册大学外语教学部 课程名称College English II授课对象2013级本科各专业授课内容Unit 2 Job and Careers课堂类型讲授教学目的Enlarge students vocabulary and key sentence patterns ; Help students talk about sources of information; Improve students abilities to analyze the passage by introducing them some r

2、eading skills.教学重点Get the main idea of the passage; Master some difficult words and expressions;Understand the reading skills.教学方法Communicative teaching; Task-based language teaching;Pair work.教学过程1. Warm-up activities; 2. Understanding the text (Ask the students some questions related to the text.)

3、;3. Detailed studies of the text; 4. Grammar and exercises; 5. Writing skills introduction. 辅助手段Multimedia software; blackboard 作业1. Write a paragraph of around 80 words about what you should do to track down information on job openings.2. Exercises and after-class reading. 课外阅读书目1. Kingsley Amis-Lu

4、cky Jim2. Jane Austen-Pride and Prejudice教学内容Passage A Your Dream Job: A Click AwayI. Warm-up activitiesStep 1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperating with his partner;Step 2: Listen and TalkListen to the passage about Your Dre

5、am Job and try to fill the blanks; Step 3: Communicative Tasks Work with the partner and take turns to start the conversations.II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage;2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage A. Explain and illustrate the cultural background and language po

6、ints in the text;3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text by doing the related exercises;4. Lead discussions among students on sources of information.III. Detailed studies of the textCulture Notes1. Difference between Job and CareerMany people believe that choosing

7、a job and choosing a career are the same; however theyre different. Each job is a tool to provide income to reach financial goals. On the other hand, a career is a vocation in which talents and skills are expressed throughout a lifetime.Having a job rarely involves any planning. But a career always

8、requires careful career planning and preparation. A job becomes less satisfying over time especially if your true gifts and abilities are not utilized. A career allows you to cultivate and focus your passion and interests.Born on March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alexander Graham Bell was the s

9、on and grandson of authorities in elocution and the correction of speech. Educated to pursue a career in the same specialty, his knowledge of the nature of sound led him not only to teach the deaf, but also to invent the telephone. In 1876, at the age of 29, Alexander Graham Bell invented the teleph

10、one. Bell might easily have been content with the success of his invention. His many laboratory notebooks demonstrate, however, that he was driven by a genuine and rare intellectual curiosity that kept him regularly searching, striving, and wanting always to learn and to create.Most people choose jo

11、bs and work environments that fit lifestyle choices. Careers are chosen to leverage education and experience for advancement and progression. A job offers stability and security. A career stimulates talents in a way that aligns with personal aspirations. A job represents routine, low risk and stabil

12、ity. A career embodies flexibility, risk and opportunity.It can be said that in a job one works to live, and in a career one lives to work.2. Universum:Universum is an international corporation headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. And it is a global leader in employer branding.The company was founded

13、 by Lars Henrik Friis Molin in 1988 while he was still an MBA student. He began with a local student survey and an ambition to improve communication between students and the employers who want to recruit them. 3. CareerBuilder:CareerBuilder is an online source for jobs. It lists about 1,600,000 cont

14、inuously updated jobs, representing more than 25,000 of the top employers in virtually every industry and field. Language points1. career n. a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of ones lifeExamples There are many more careers open to women now t

15、han fifty years ago. Florence Nightingale made nursing her career.2. refer to 1) send (someone or something) to (usually someone else) for decision or action 2) mention; speak aboutExamples The Local Court has referred the whole case to the High Court. The dispute between the two countries was refer

16、red to the United Nations.3. criteria n.(pl.)an established rule, standard, or principle, on which a judgment is basedExamples What criteria do you use when judging the quality of a students work? There are several criteria of a good school.4. salary n. fixed (usually monthly) pay for regular workEx

17、amples My father draws his salary at the end of every month. Dont spend all of your salary. Try to put something away each month.5. resident n. a person who lives ( in a place) and is not just a visitorExamples The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces. The residents of the town a

18、re proud of its new library.6. come across meet or discover, especially by chanceExamples I have just come across a beautiful poem in this book. She came across some old letters in the course of her search.7. curious adj. eager to know or learnExamples The boy was curious about everything he saw. Mi

19、ss Matfield threw a curious glance at her.8. fill out / in put in (whatever is needed to complete something)Examples After Tom passed his driving test he filled out an application for his drivers license. The policeman filled out a report of the accident.9. available adj. able to be got, obtained, u

20、sed, etc.Examples A limited number of seats are still available. There were no tickets available for Fridays performance.10. elevate v. make better, higher, or more educatedExamples The clerk was elevated to a managerial position. The government is trying to elevate the living standards of the peopl

21、e.11. scan v. look through quicklyExamples He scanned the newspaper while having his breakfast. He scanned the articles that might give the information he needed.12. procedure n.an action or set of actions necessary for doing somethingExamples Writing a check is quite a simple procedure. We have wor

22、ked out a new set of procedures for using this machine.13. spot v. pick out, recognize, see (one person or thing out of many)Examples He was the first to spot the danger. We spotted the winner of the beauty contest the moment she appeared.14. variety n. number or group of different thingsExamples Ev

23、eryone arrived late at the party for a variety of reasons. The college library has a wide variety of books.15. potential n. that can or may come into existence or actionExamples Although this area is very poor now, its potential wealth is great. We should always be on the lookout for potential dange

24、rs.16. learn of become informed ofExamples How did you learn of our product? Was it through our advertisement? I learned of your new address from your parents.17. via prep. by means of; usingExamples Ive read this French play via an English translation. I sent a message to Mary via her sister.18. an

25、nual adj. of one yearExamples The annual farm output was to be increased by 4 to 5 percent. Mr. Whites annual income is $36 000.19. financial adj. connected with moneyExamples In that case they would receive financial aid from the state. They are now confronted with a serious financial crisis.20. cu

26、rrent adj. of present timeExamples They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties. In some schools children study current affairs as a subject.21. flash v. show for a momentExamples The news flashed on television. He flashed a $10 note at the man by the door.22. detailed adj. with a lot of

27、 facts givenExamples He gave me a detailed account of his work. He kept a detailed diary of the meetings. Passage B Dream Jobs: College Students Make Their PicksI. Warm-up activitiesStep1: Students are provided with chances to practice their spoken English by delivering a speech alone or cooperate w

28、ith his mate;Step 2: Introduction:Provide students with some knowledge about Dream Jobs; Some questions relevant to the passage to check if students have previewed carefully;II. Understanding the text1. Analyze the structure of the passage;2. Introduce the main idea of the Passage B. Explain and ill

29、ustrate the cultural background and language points in the text;3. Guide students to the correct use of the words, expressions in the text through doing the related exercises. III. Detailed studies of the textLanguage points1. personality n. characteristics and qualities of a person seen as a wholeE

30、xamples Parents have great influences on the development of a childs personality. Im deeply impressed both by your personality and talent.2. genuine adj. authentic; sincereExamples I was shocked to know that such an expensive painting was not genuine. Having been working here for 20 years, I do have

31、 a genuine love for the campus.3. connection n. relationshipExamples My conclusion is that there is no connection between the two incidents. We can see a clear connection between ones attitude and ones performance.4. arm candy(informal) a sexually attractive person who accompanies another at social

32、eventsExamples Tony usually had two pretty girls accompany him to parties as arm candy. Shed already had mini-roles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders arm candy in the party scenes of this film.5. survey n.investigation using a pool or questionnaireExamples A recent survey found th

33、at 36% of the women asked did not feel safe walking alone at night. They ran a survey of the most popular television programs.6. identify v.recognize or distinguish (as being the specified person or thing)Examples This is a course that teaches us to identify plants and flowers. Can you identify your

34、 umbrella among this lot?7. characteristic n.distinguishing featureExamples A person of your characteristic is sure to be popular with young people like college students. Generosity is one of his nicest characteristics.8. associate v.connect in thought, memory or imaginationExamples Whisky is usuall

35、y associated with Scotland. People will always associate the name of Steve Jobs with Apple.9. break (something ) down (into)be divided or divide into partsExamples Expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: raw materials $1m, equipment $2m, wages $2m. Water is broken down into hydrogen and o

36、xygen.10. prestigious adj.having or bringing prestige; having high statusExamples Yale University is one of the worlds most prestigious universities. Only the most prestigious scholars deserve such a title.11. recruit v.enroll (someone) as a member or worker in an organization; enlistExamples The co

37、ach recruited nine boys for the baseball team. Our university recruited more staff this year than last year.12. assignment n.a duty or piece of work that is given to someone to doExamples Five staff members have agreed to take on the one-year assignment in Africa. This is a difficult assignment for

38、him, but he has made up his mind to complete it.13. balance n.a state in which opposite or competing forces are evenly matched or given equal importanceExamples She tried to keep her balance but still fell off the bike. Maintaining a favorable balance of trade is a difficult task for the country.14.

39、 secure adj.feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxietyExamples Many young people today dont feel secure about their future. His position in the company is quite secure.15. employment n.a persons trade or professionExamples According to the report, 85% of the college graduates have found emp

40、loyment. The newly-built factory can provide employment for many people.16. competitive adj.of or involving competition; able to do as well as or better than othersExamples This supermarket offers more competitive prices, so its business is very good. The country boasts a car industry that is compet

41、itive with any in the world.17. prospectn.picture in the mind or imagination, especially of a future event; the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurringExamples He is so excited by the prospect of having his own house in such a big city. When he thinks of the prospect of a holiday ab

42、road, he feels motivated to work hard.18. earnings n.money which is earned by workingExamples The husband has to give most of his earnings to his wife every month. After a months work my earnings are just 1800 Yuan.19. ethical adj.of morals or moral questions; morally correctExamples This is an ethi

43、cal issue that we should never neglect. His behavior is not ethical. 20. designate v.mark or point out clearly; choose (someone / something ) for a special purposeExamples The boundaries between the two countries are designated on the map. The eastern part of the city has been designated as a develo

44、pment zone.21. overall adj.total; generalExamples My overall impression of him is that he is very talkative. Can you tell me the overall cost of the project?22. favorite n.a person or thing that is loved above all othersExamples Hollywood blockbusters are my favorites. He is a favorite with his gran

45、dfather.23. rank v.give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading systemExamples Almost all the schools rank the students according to their grades. I rank Google higher than Apple.24. diversity n.varietyExamples There was a diversity of opinions on whether a nuclear plant should be bu

46、ilt near the city. The tolerance of diversity is the key to the survival of the world in the 21st century.25. critical adj.of or at a crisis; decisive; crucialExamples The unemployment problem in that country is very critical at present. At the critical moment he jumped into the river and saved the

47、boy.26. reflect v.embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate wayExamples Her remarks at todays meeting reflected her personality. The article reflected the authors opinion on the matter.27. belief n.something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or convictionExamples

48、Nothing can shake my belief in his integrity and honesty. He has a strong belief in that countrys higher education.28. ethnicity n.state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural traditionExamples We welcome all talent, regardless of their background, gender and ethnicity

49、. In this university you must learn to get along with people of different ethnicities.29. attractive adj.having the power to attractExamples The mountain is very attractive at this time of year. He has got three very attractive job offers.30. for startersfirst of all, to start withExamples For start

50、ers, we dont have enough time. He is not suitable for the task. For starters, he hasnt got any experience in dealing with emergency.IV. Grammar and exercisesUnreal Conditions To make predictions, you may find unreal conditional clauses useful. Unreal conditions are either impossible or unlikely to b

51、e realized. In unreal conditional sentences, a contrary-to-fact condition exists.Present Time:If this was allowed to happen, the dam would collapse.If the dam collapsed, many acres of good farmland would disappear.Past Time:If this had not been allowed to happen, the dam would not have collapsed.Past Time with Present or Future Result:If they had passed the law, the economy would be in better sha