基础英语教案Book 3 Unit 1.docx

1、Unit One(6 hours)1. Objectives1.1 Have a basic understanding of the text. (What is author's attitude towards his first job? What impression did the author give to the headmaster each other?)1.2 Have a basic understanding of the type of writing-narration and the essential elements of narration: p

2、urpose, time sequence, point of view, organization etc.1.3 Read some related materials about the topic of interview.1.4 Learn new words and key expressions; review (he principal uses of -ing or -ed participles and of the -i，ig and -ed participial phrases.II. Teaching focal points1. The comprehension

3、 and appreciation of Text I;2. New words and expressions:Awkward; dreary; rotund; grunt; proceed; dismay; appall; diffidently; singularly; reckon; querulous; somber: scribble; attach importance to; have sth. in common; a crocodile of IILTeaching method:discussion, question and answer, report illustr

4、ation of grammar and vocabularyIV. Teaching Procedures: (6 hours)Lead-in1. Movie Clip2. Quotes1. Movie ClipWatch the movie dip and answer the following questions.1. How much do you know about Mr. Sam Witwicky?He majored in geopolitics and minored in tech studies, and graduated from an ivy college th

5、is year. He was interested in government and technology and how they intersect and co-exist.2. What did he do in the past three months? What was the result?He attended a lot of job interviews in three months but failed to find a job. In the end, he was hired to work in the mailroom of Accuralta Syst

6、ems, the global leader in telecom, aerospace, 17 billion in profit last year.Discussion:What do you learn from Sam's job interviewing experience?(This is an open question.)2. QuotesRead the following proverbs and tell your classmates which one is your favorite. window of two frames which open by

7、 sliding one frame up or down behind or in front of the othe上下推拉窗(5) His study, judging by the crumbs on the carpet, was also his dining room.An -ing phrase usually has a logical subject. When the -ing phrase functions as an adverbial, its logical subject is usually the subject of the main clause. A

8、s a general rule, the -ing participle and the subject of lhe main clause should be correctly related. However, some -irtg participles have become fixed expressions, and so the rule of correct relation no longer applies. For example, the judging by phrase in the above sentence is correctly used altho

9、ugh its logical subject is not his study.e.g.Judging from the result, he has worked hard for the team.Generally speaking, more people prefer TV to the cinema.(6) This was the last straw.This was the trouble that made the situation unbearable when it was added to the trouble I was experiencing.4. Com

10、ments on the TextNarration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays. Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing, the sequential occurrence of events is vital."My First Job" is a short simple narrative

11、 passage. In the text, the happenings that make up the episode are ananged in the order of their occurrence.Description is also found in this narrative passage, but here the description is not lengthy. It helps to make the narrative more vivid.The writer's purpose is to tell us about his frighte

12、ning and annoying experience in his interview with the headmaster; and about his first job, which was unpleasant.Here is an analysis of the writer's techniques:1. Narration of the process of job hunting1) his application for the job2) a mind full of misgivings: no teaching experience, no degree

13、(One's educational background counts very heavily in job-hunting. The special training or subjects one has had and the degrees or diplomas one has obtained both increase one's value as an employee.)3) The job interview: This is probably the most important aspect of the job-seeking process an

14、d the crucial factor as to whether one will be employed.The interview itself is described in detail.a) a meeting with the headmaster, the prospective employer, face to faceb) the writer's response to questions (Usually an employer is interested in the education, experience, and special interests

15、 and abilities of the applicant.)c) the usual signal to end the interview (The interviewer will let the applicant know when the interview is over. The usual signal is to rise. As soon as the interviewer does so, the applicant should also rise and then leave.)d) the salary question (More often than n

16、ot, the salary paid for a position 一 at least the general range is known to the applicant before the interview. However, if the salary is not known or if the interviewer does not mention it, the applicant can ask near the end of lhe interview. The specific amount paid will depend upon the qualificat

17、ions of the applicant.)2. The development of the main ideaThe writer's method of developing the main idea is by enumerating specific details relevant to the theme.1) school being a long way from his home2) inconvenient transportation 一 an awkward journey3) hot weather4) poor surroundingsoutside

18、the school building 一 busy main road, dusty and full of fumes inside the school building dirty and untidy5) unfavourable impression of the headmaster 一 his untidy study and suit, his strange, distasteful appearance6) terrible teaching set-up 一 a class of 24 boys from 7 to 13, three different levels;

19、 compelled to teach two subjects the writer was not good at; required to take the pupils to the Park a mile away to play cricket on Saturday afternoons7) meagre salary8) working under a woman3. The use of descriptionThe writer's description of the school, both outside and inside, and of the head

20、master's appearance and his manners, prepares the readers for the unpleasantness of the job interview. The writer's careful selection and organization of lhe many specific details contribute effectively to the primary narrative purpose of convincing the reader of the unpleasantness of his fi

21、rst job interview.5. ExercisesTrue (T) or False (F)?1. The writer thought that the likelihood of him getting the job was not great though he was young and eager to do something useful.T2. The headmaster liked the young man at first sight.FThe headmaster did not like the young man when he went fbr an

22、 interview. He looked at him with surprised disapproval and, instead of showing welcome to the young man, he just grunted, which was an expression of irritation and displeasure3. The headmaster saw eye to eye with the writer as far as children's games were concerned.FThey did not think alike. To

23、 the headmaster, games played an essential role in a boy's education but the writer did not consider games to have so much importance to the boys.4. The writer was not happy about his having to teach algebra and geometry, but he did not mind having to walk a mile along the dusty road to the Park

24、.T5. The young man was satisfied with the salary he would get.FThe young man would only get twelve pounds a week including lunch, which was by no means good pay. Of course the writer was not satisfied. However, before he could say anything about the poor pay, the headmaster had stood up and asked th

25、e young man to meet his wife.6. The writer did not feel unhappy at the idea of working under the headmaster wife. FThe writer thought it was something he could hardly bear. To him, for a young man to work under a woman would be shameful and would result in a loss of dignity and self-respect.Explain

26、the following in your own words.1. Being very short of money and wanting to do something useful, I applied, fearing as I did so, that without a degree and with no experience of teaching my chances of landing the job were slim.Because I was in bad need of money and was eager to do something of use, I

27、 applied for the job. But at the same time that I did so, I was afraid that the possibility for me to get the job was very small because I didiVt have a university degree, nor did I have any teaching experience.2. .three days later a letter arrived, summoning me to Croydon for an interview. three da

28、ys later I received a letter, asking me to go to Croydon to have an interview.3. He looked at me with an air of surprised disapproval, as a colonel might look at a private whose bootlaces were undone.He cast a look at me with the same surprise and dislike as a colonel would look at a soldier when hi

29、s bootlaces came loose.4. The headmaster and I obviously had singularly little in common. Apparently the headmaster and I had no similar interests or beliefs.5. The teaching set-up appalled me.The way teaching was organized filled me with terror (or, I was shocked at the teaching arrangements).6. 1

30、should have to split the class up into three groups and teach them in turn at three different levels.I should have to divide the class into three groups of three different levels and leachtoward the interviewer. Expect to make a little small talk. It is the interviewer's way of checking your abi

31、lity to be politely sociable, and it is your opportunity to cement the good impression you've already made. The key is to follow the interviewer's lead. If he or she wants to chat about the weather fbr a few minutes, do so, but don't drag it out.Plan ahead fbr the interviewer questions.

32、The same questions come up again and again in many job interviews. Think carefully about each question, outline your answer, and memorize each outline. Only in this way are you going to be prepared. Here are common questions, what they really mean, and how to answer them: "Tell me about yoursel

33、f." This question is raised to see how organized you are. The wrong way to answer it is to launch into a wandering, disjointed response orworse yetto demand defensively, "What do you want to know?" When this question comes up, you should be prepared to give a brief summary of your lif

34、e and work experiencewhere you grew up, where your family lives now, where you went to school, what jobs you've had, and how you happen to be here now looking fbr the challenge of a new job. "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" In talking about your strong points, mention traits t

35、hat will serve you well in this particular job. Be ready to describe specific ways those strengths have served you in the past. Don't make the mistake of saying, T don't have any real weaknesses." You'll come across as more believable if you admit a flawbut make it one that an emplo

36、yer might actually like. For instance, admit that you are a workaholic or a perfectionist. "Why should we hire you?" Don't be afraid to sell yourself. Tell the recruiter that from your research you have learned that the interviewer's company is one you would like to work fbr, and t

37、hat you believe the company's needs and your skills are a great match. "Why did you leave your last job?” This may seem like a great opportunity to cry on the interviewer's shoulder about what a jerk your last boss was or how unappreciated you were. It is not. The experts agree: never b

38、admouth anyone when you are asked this question. Say that you left in order to seek greater responsibilities or challenges. Be positive, not negative. No matter how justified you may feel about hating your last job or boss, if you give voice to those feelings in an interview, you're going to mak

39、e the interviewer suspect that you're a whiner and hard to work with. "Do you have any questions?, Ask a question or two about specific aspects of the job, pointing out again how well your talents and the company's needs arc matched. Even if you're dying to know how much the job pay

40、s, don't ask. There will be time enough to cover such questions after you've been offered the job.Once you've gotten past the interview, write a note of thanks to your interviewer. In it, briefly remind him or her of when you came in and what job you applied for. Make the note courteous,

41、 businesslike, and brief_ ust a paragraph or two. If the interviewer is wavering between several equally qualified candidates, such a note could tip the scales in your favor.If you go in well prepared and with a positive attitude, your potential employer can't help thinking highly of you. And th

42、e day will come when you are the one whowins the job.Notes(1) a random selection of peoplea number of people who are chosen without a definite plan, pattern, or purposee.g. The way the books were arranged seemed completely random. Bullets were being fired into the crowd at random.(2) standing out of

43、 the crowdbeing different from others so that one can be easily noticed(3) Bozo the ClownBozo refers to a stupid or insignificant man. Here, it is a popular name given to a clown(4) thumbs-down decisiona decision not to give permission for something or to show disapproval. Thumbs-down can also be us

44、ed as a noun.e.g. lb our surprise, the performance received a thumbs-down.(5) skirt suitan outfit that consists of a jacket and skirt made from the same fabriccf. a man's suit is an outfit that consists of a jacket, trousers and sometimes a waistcoat, all made from the same fabric.(6) prospectiv

45、eused of someone who intends to do a particular thing, for example to have a particular profession.e.g. She is maiTied to a prospective Member of Parliament.(7) fit in with that group of peoplebe able to be part of that group or is compatible with that group e.g. It's difficult to know where boo

46、ks of this kind /z/ in.Mary is a nurse who is willing to fit in with your way of doing things.(8) colognea mild perfumee.g. She powdered herself and dabbed cologne behind her ears.(9) cementstrengthen or confirme.g. Our object is to further cement trade relations.(10) leada piece of information or a

47、n idea that may help people to discover many unknown facts, for example in the investigation of a crime or in a scientific experiment e.g. The police were following up several leads.They were looking for a lead to the disappearance of that man.(11) Only in this way are you going to be prepared.Sente

48、nces that begin with only are usually inverted sentences.e.g. Only yesterday did he realize what a mistake he had made.(12) launch intobegin (something) energetically and enthusiasticallye.g. The moment he arrived, he launched into handshaking and chatting. She launched into a two-hour sales pitch.(

49、13) make it one that.try to choose a flaw that .(14) matchused as a noun, which means a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to anothere.g. The child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation. He was an unsuitable match for any of their daughters.(15) a jerk(informal)

50、 a contemptibly foolish person(16) badniouth(informal) used as a verb, which means to criticize (someone) behind their back e.g. No one wants to hire an individual who badmouths a prior employer. He bad-mouthed me to everybody else.(17) give voice toallow (a particular emotion or opinion) to be expr

51、essed e.g. At last she gave voice to her misgivings.The new electoral system gives minority parties a voice.(18) matchused as a verb,which means to correspond in some essential respect e.g. I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath.I'm afraid the jacket and trousers don't matc

52、h.(19) be dying to(informal) want very much to do somethinge.g. They are all dying to know where you had been. I'm dying for a cup of tea.(20) waverhesitate before making a decisione.g. After some wavering I accepted his view. We must get those wavering MPs on our side.(21) tip the scalesor tip

53、the balance, give someone a slight advantagee.g. The scales could well be tipped towards the opposition by the time the election starts.The balance of maritime superiority has tipped in favour of us.(22) think highly ofhave a good opinion ofe.g. I think highly of her proposals.His colleagues think v

54、ery highly of him.ComprehensionTrue (T) or False (F)1. Most people think that a job interview is a terrible experience.Key:T2. You're often given a reason if you're not hired after an interview.Key: FIf you don't get the job, you're rarely given any reason why.3. You should neither w

55、ear casual student clothing nor overdress yourself when goingto an interview.Key:T4. To demonstrate your ability to be politely sociable, you should initiate small talkbefore getting down to business.Key: FYou should follow the interviewer's lead and should not initiate any small talk or drag it

56、 out.5. You should be frank and list all your flaws to the interviewer.Key: FYou'll come across as more believable if you admit a flaw 一 but make it one that an employer might actually like.6. A thank-you note shortly after the interview is one more chance to help you make agood impression.Key:T

57、Oral Work1. Role-play2. Interaction Activities1. Role-playAn InterviewSituation:Mr. Black, manager of an investment company, is in urgent need of a secretary. He is now interviewing Mary, who has applied for this post.Sample role cards:Black: You arc manager of an investment company and you arc in u

58、rgent need of an efficient secretary. She / He must be good at shorthand and able to type at least 60 words a minute. She / He must know at least two foreign languages and have over three years' experience as a secretary. You are now interviewing Mary. As lhe interview goes on, you find thal she

59、 is unqualified fonhe post.Mary: You are eager to get a job. You applied fbr the position of a secretary at an investment company and you are now being interviewed by Mr. Black, the manager. You arc quite interested in this job because you like doing secretarial work. You have been a typist for two years, but have never learned shorthand. French is the only foreign language