大学体验英语综合教程电子教案

1、Unit 2Jobs and CareersObjectives: first listen, and then learn to ask about job opportunities and go for job interviews read about online job applications and dream jobs write about how to find a potential job practice the use of unreal conditions write your own r e sume visit Culture Salon to learn

2、 to tell the difference between job and careerI Passage A Your Dream Job: A Click Away1. SummarySince most students will choose to work after graduation, job-hunting is of great importance to them. They will write plenty of rsume seabout their education and send them to the companies they wantto wor

3、k for. It takes both time and energy to do so. Now, thanks to the development of the Internet, job-hunting has become much easier. Job-hunters can find a job just by clicking a mouse on the computer. Many of them make their dream come true through the Internet.This article describes the experiences

4、of five people who used online sources to look for new jobs.Theresa Smith used the JOB-TRAK website to find an administrative assistant'josb at a university.Steven Tools used the CareerBuilder website to find a marketing management position. Madeline Gragg used Yahoo! to find a job teaching Engl

5、ish in Japan. Nedzad Dozlic used a newspaper website to find a driver 's job with a car dealership. Wendy Mello used CareerBuilder to find a position in human resources for a media-information-services company. Mello also used another website to calculate the cost of living in her new location a

6、nd to decide what salary to request. All these are typical examples of online job searches, since many different types of jobs can now be found this way.2. Language Points1. career: a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of one 's lifeExamples:

7、There are many more careers open to women now than 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 Examples:The Local Court has referred the whole case to the High Court.The dispute between the

8、two countries was referred to the United Nations.2) mention; speak about Examples:Don' t refer to the matter again.The speaker referred to his past experience.3. criteria: (pl.) an established rule, standard, or principle, on which a judgment is based Examples:What criteria do you use when judgi

9、ng the quality of a student' s work?There are several criteria of a good school.4. salary: fixed (usually monthly) pay for regular work Examples:My father draws his salary at the end of every month.Don' t spend all of your salary. Try to put something away each month.5. resident: a person wh

10、o lives ( in a place) and is not just a visitor Examples:The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.The residents of the town are proud of its new library.6. come across: meet or discover, especially by chance Examples:I have just come across a beautiful poem in this book. She came

11、 across some old letters in the course of her search.7. curious: eager to know or learn Examples:The boy was curious about everything he saw. Miss Matfield threw a curious glance at her.8. fill out / in: put in (whatever is needed to complete something) Examples:s license.After Tom passed his drivin

12、g test he filled out an application for his driver The policeman filled out a report of the accident.9. fill up: make or become completely full Examples:The room soon was filled up with people.The rain has filled up the ditches again.10. available: able to be got, obtained, used, etc. Examples:A lim

13、ited number of seats are still available.There were no tickets available for Friday ' s performance.11. elevate: make better, higher, or more educated Examples:The clerk was elevated to a managerial position.The government is trying to elevate the living standards of the people.12. scan: look th

14、rough quickly Examples:He scanned the newspaper while having his breakfast.He scanned the articles that might give the information he needed.13. procedure: an action or set of actions necessary for doing something Examples:Writing a check is quite a simple procedure.We have worked out a new set of p

15、rocedures for using this machine.14. spot: 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.15. variety: number or group of different things Examples:Everyone arrived late at th

16、e party for a variety of reasons. The college library has a wide variety of books.16. potential: that can or may come into existence or action Examples:Although this area is very poor now, its potential wealth is great.We should always be on the lookout for potential dangers.17. learn of: become inf

17、ormed of Examples:How did you learn of our product? Was it through our advertisement?I learned of your new address from your parents.18. via: by means of; using Examples:I ' ve read this French play via an English translation.I sent a message to Mary via her sister.19. annual: of one year Exampl

18、es:The annual farm output was to be increased by 4 to 5 percent.Mr. White ' s annual income is $36 000.20. financial: connected with moneyExamples:In that case they would receive financial aid from the state.They are now confronted with a serious financial crisis.21. current: of present timeExam

19、ples:They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties. In some schools children study current affairs as a subject.22. flash: show for a momentExamples:The news flashed on television. He flashed a $10 note at the man by the door.23. detailed: with a lot of facts given Examples:He gave me a d

20、etailed account of his work. He kept a detailed diary of the meetings.3.Important sentences1. The career placement center referred the liberal-arts major to JOB-TRAK, an Internet site listing45 000 entry-level positions.The career placement center advises the student majoring in liberal arts to visi

21、t JOB-TRAK,a website containing 45 000 jobs for new workers.2. Smith is one American who clicked her way into a job.Smith is one American who found a job online.3. “ The Internet is like hiring a personal assistant, says Tools.“ Effortlessly you can becomof opportunities that may elevate your ca ree

22、r. The Internet is like a personal helper. It presents you with information about possible chances to improve your career.4. Most major newspapers and trade publications have online versions of their classified listings, enabling job-seekers to scan for work available across town, in another state,

23、or around the world. Most major newspapers and specialist journals have their job advertisements online, to helpjobseekers quickly spot job vacancies anywhere in the world.5. A refugee of the war in Bosnia, Dozlic had had a variety of jobs but was now ready for something new.Dozlic, who escaped from

24、 the war in Bosnia, had done several different jobs but was now ready to find a new one.6. To find out more about the company, she clicked on to Artitronhome page and'thsat of itsparent company, Ceridian Corp., where she reviewed an annual report and the company ' s financial performance.To

25、learn more about the company she entered its website and the website of its headquarters, and studied the companya'rlysreypeort and financial situations.7. By accessing an online real estate service, she saw color photos of rental properties.Through an online real estate site, she saw pictures o

26、f homes which a person can rent rather than buy.4. Practical Writing Reference Key't forget to mThere are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewh

27、ere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don use of the Internet. In today 'ssociety the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs.

28、 Therefore, if you log onto the Internet, you just might find your dream job.II Passage B Dream Jobs: College Students Make Their Picks1. SummaryFor recent college graduates, finding a job is a lot like finding a match when dating. In its annual survey of U.S. college students, the research firm Uni

29、versum USA asked its more than 60 000 respondents to identify the characteristics they associate with dream employers, and broke down the results into seven personality types: careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.Google continued to rank as the big favori

30、te, taking the No. 1 spot in five of the personality types and taking a top three spot in all seven. Apple was in the top three with six of the personality types, and Disney was in the top three for five, including idealists, who ranked it No. 1 ahead of Google. Banks, oil companies, and the Big Fou

31、r accounting firms lost some of their luster among business students, but government and nonprofit employers had a good year among careerists. Disney and Apple, perceived as offering dynamic, challenging work settings, gained ground in this year' s survey with several personality types.Petter Ny

32、lander, chief executive of Universum, says it 'cslear that young pe ople want employers who share their values and are a good fit for their personality.“What you see isemployees selecting companies that confirm their views of themselves, he says.Language Points1. personality: characteristics and

33、 qualities of a person seen as a whole Examples:Parents have great influences on the development of a child's personality.I'm deeply impressed both by your personality and talent.2. genuine: authentic; sincereExamples:I was shocked to know that such an expensive painting was not genuine.Havi

34、ng been working here for 20 years, I do have a genuine love for the campus.3. connection: relationshipExamples:My conclusion is that there is no connection between the two incidents.We can see a clear connection between one's attitude and one 's performance.4. arm candy: (informal) a sexuall

35、y attractive person who accompanies another at social eventsExamples:Tony usually had two pretty girls accompany him to parties as arm candy.She'd already had min-iroles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders'arm candy in the party scenes of this film.5. survey: investigation u

36、sing a pool or questionnaireExamples:A recent survey found that 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: recognize or distinguish (as being the specified person or thing)Examples:This is a course that teach

37、es us to identify plants and flowers.Can you identify your umbrella among this lot?7. characteristic: distinguishing featureExamples:A person of your characteristic is sure to be popular with young people like collegestudents.Generosity is one of his nicest characteristics.8. associate: connect in t

38、hought, memory or imagination Examples:Whisky is usually associated with Scotland.People will always associate the name of Steve Jobs with Apple.9. break (something ) down (into): be divided or divide into parts Examples:Expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: raw materials $1m, equipment

39、 $2m, wages $2m.Water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen.10. prestigious: having or bringing prestige; having high status Examples:Yale University is one of the world' s most prestigious universities.Only the most prestigious scholars deserve such a title.11. recruit: enroll (someone) as a

40、member or worker in an organization; enlist Examples:The coach recruited nine boys for the baseball team.Our university recruited more staff this year than last year.12. assignment: a duty or piece of work that is given to someone to do Examples:Five staff members have agreed to take on the one-year

41、 assignment in Africa.This is a difficult assignment for him, but he has made up his mind to complete it.13. balance: a state in which opposite or competing forces are evenly matched or given equal importance Examples:She tried to keep her balance but still fell off the bike. Maintaining a favorable

42、 balance of trade is a difficult task for the country.14. secure: feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety Examples:Many young people today don ' t feel secure about their future.His position in the company is quite secure.15. employment: a person ' s trade or profession Examples:

43、According to the report, 85% of the college graduates have found employment. The newly-built factory can provide employment for many people.16. competitive: of or involving competition; able to do as well as or better than others Examples:This supermarket offers more competitive prices, so its busin

44、ess is very good. The country boasts a car industry that is competitive with any in the world.17. prospect: 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

45、in such a big city. When he thinks of the prospect of a holiday abroad, he feels motivated to work hard.18. earnings: money which is earned by workingExamples:The husband has to give most of his earnings to his wife every month.After a month ' s work my earnings are just 1800 Yu.an19. ethical: o

46、f morals or moral questions; morally correct Examples:This is an ethical issue that we should never neglect.His behavior is not ethical.20. designate: mark or point out clearly; choose (someone / something ) for a special purpose Examples:The boundaries between the two countries are designated on th

47、e map.The eastern part of the city has been designated as a development zone.21. overall: total; general Examples:My overall impression of him is that he is very talkative.Can you tell me the overall cost of the project?22. favorite: a person or thing that is loved above all others Examples:Hollywoo

48、d blockbusters are my favorites. He is a favorite with his grandfather.23. rank: give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system Examples:Almost all the schools rank the students according to their grades.I rank Google higher than Apple.24. diversity: variety Examples:There was a

49、 diversity of opinions on whether a nuclear plant should be built near thecity.The tolerance of diversity is the key to the survival of the world in the 21st century.25. critical: of or at a crisis; decisive; crucial Examples:The unemployment problem in that country is very critical at present.At th

50、e critical moment he jumped into the river and saved the boy.26. reflect: embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way Examples:Her remarks at today ' s meeting reflected her personality.The article reflected the author' s opinion on the matter.27. belief: something one a

51、ccepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction Examples:Nothing can shake my belief in his integrity and honesty.He has a strong belief in that country ' s higher education.28. ethnicity: state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition Examples:

52、We welcome all talent, regardless of their background, gender and ethnicity.In this university you must learn to get along with people of different ethnicities.29. attractive: having the power to attract Examples:The mountain is very attractive at this time of year.He has got three very attractive j

53、ob offers.30. for starters: first of all, to start with Examples:For starters, we don ' t have enough time.He is not suitable for the task. For starters, he hasn' t got any experience in dealingwith emergency.31. luster: soft brightness of a smooth or shining surface; glory, distinction Exam

54、ples:She couldn ' t eat, and her hair lost its luster.Brave deeds add luster to one' s name32. consequence: a result or effect of an action or condition; importance Examples:Drunk driving can have very bad consequences, so make sure that you never violate the law.This is an issue of tremendo

55、us consequence for the country.33. in addition: as an extra person, thing, or circumstanceExamples:In addition, there is a severe drought in many provinces in the country.The international language school teaches English and mathematics in addition.34. account for: make up (a specified amount or pro

56、portion) Examples:The local people just account for 1 /3 of the workers in the factory.Food and clothing accoun t for a large portion of the family' s monthly expenditure.35. category: a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics Examples:The books

57、 fall into two categories: those of social sciences and those of natural sciences.We can divide the products of the company into three categories.36. appealing: attractive, charming, interestingExamples:The film is not appealing to me.The actor ' s voice makes him very appealing to his fans.37.

58、achievement: something successfully finished or gained, especially through skill or hard work Examples:The scientist was rewarded by the government for his great achievement in rice hybrids research.The successful launch and return of the manned spacecraft was a great achievement of our country' s manned space program.38. further: help the development of (something); promote Examples:This is a good opportunity for you to further your career.The aim of this activity is to further our cause of helping the disabled.39. significant