基础英语教案Book 3 Unit 1

1、Book 3 Unit 1 Unit One （6 hours）I. Objectives1.1 Have a basic understanding of the text. (What is authors 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 na

2、rration: purpose, 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 the principal uses of ing or ed participles and of the ing and ed participial phrases.II. Teaching focal points 1. The compreh

3、ension 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 III.Teaching method:discussion，question and answer, report

4、 illustration of grammar and vocabularyIV. Teaching Procedures: (6 hours)Lead-in1. Movie Clip2. Quotes1. Movie ClipWatch the movie clip 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 c

5、ollege this 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 Accur

6、atta Systems, the global leader in telecom, aerospace, 17 billion in profit last year.Discussion: What do you learn from Sams job interviewing experience?(This is an open question.)2. QuotesRead the following proverbs and tell your classmates which one is your favorite. State your reasons.The best w

7、ay to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. Oscar WildeDont be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves. Dale CarnegieTher

8、e are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes. William J. BennettThe supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. Arnold ToynbeeChoose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ConfuciusIf you have a job without any aggravations, you dont have a job. Malc

9、olm S. ForbesFind a job you like and you add five days to every week. H. Jackson BrowneIt is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didnt. Martin Van Buren1. Notes1. assess evaluate or estimate the nature or quality of2. benefits welfare3. potential possible4. prestige status5. dampen redu

10、ce, subdue6. to be exempt from not be affected or bound by, be excused from7. compensatory related to the payment of compensation2. Listening Listen to the recording and answer the following questions.1. When you receive a job offer, what issues must you consider before making a decision?When you re

11、ceive a job offer, you must consider many issues before making a decision, such as: Will the organization be a good place to work? Will the job be interesting? Are there opportunities for advancement? Is the salary fair? Does the employer offer good benefits?2. Can you ask your potential employer di

12、rectly about such issues?Yes, you can ask your potential employer directly about such issues, and you should also do some checking on your own.3. Why is a job with a lack of opportunities considered a bad offer?Because a lack of opportunities can dampen interest in the work and result in frustration

13、 and boredom.4. List several sources where you can find information about earnings and benefits.One of the best places to start is the information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can also find information about earnings and benefits from your family, friends, or acquaintances who recently w

14、ere hired in similar jobs. Or you can ask your teachers and the staff in placement offices about starting pay for graduates with your qualifications. Help-wanted ads in newspapers sometimes give salary ranges for similar positions. Check the library or your schools career center for salary surveys.5

15、. Why is the organizations policy regarding overtime an important factor to consider?Because depending on the job, you may or may not be exempt from laws requiring the employer to compensate you for overtime.ScriptEvaluating a Job OfferOnce you receive a job offer, you must decide if you want the jo

16、b. Fortunately, most organizations will give you a few days to accept or reject an offer.There are many issues to consider when assessing a job offer. Will the organization be a good place to work? Will the job be interesting? Are there opportunities for advancement? Is the salary fair? Does the emp

17、loyer offer good benefits? Now is the time to ask the potential employer about these issues and to do some checking on your own.A good job offers you opportunities to learn new skills, increase your earnings, and rise to positions of greater authority, responsibility, and prestige. A lack of opportu

18、nities can dampen interest in the work and result in frustration and boredom.The employer should give you some idea of promotion possibilities within the organization. What is the next step on the career ladder? If you have to wait for a job to become vacant before you can be promoted, how long does

19、 this usually take? When opportunities for advancement do arise, will you compete with applicants from outside the company? Can you apply for jobs for which you qualify elsewhere within the organization, or is mobility within the firm limited?When an employer makes a job offer, information about ear

20、nings and benefits are usually included. You will want to research to determine if the offer is fair. If you choose to negotiate for higher pay and better benefits, objective research will help you strengthen your case.You may have to go to several sources for information. Try to find family, friend

21、s, or acquaintances who recently were hired in similar jobs. Ask your teachers and the staff in placement offices about starting pay for graduates with your qualifications. Help-wanted ads in newspapers sometimes give salary ranges for similar positions. Check the library or your schools career cent

22、er for salary surveys such as those conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers or various professional associations.You also should learn the organizations policy regarding overtime. Depending on the job, you may or may not be exempt from laws requiring the employer to compensat

23、e you for overtime. Find out how many hours you will be expected to work each week and whether you receive overtime pay or compensatory time off for working more than the specified number of hours in a week.Benefits also can add a lot to your base pay, but they vary widely. Find out exactly what the

24、 benefit package includes and how much of the cost you must bear.3. Speaking Practice1. Give an oral presentation on the summary of the main points of the listening passage.For your referenceThe key points: - decide to accept or reject the job offer- issues to consider when assessing the job offer-

25、features of a good job2. Discuss and comment on the effectiveness of each others oral presentation.3. Work in pairs and take turns to ask and give answers about the following topics:a. What kind of job do you think is an ideal job for you?b. What factors will you take into consideration when choosin

26、g a job?c. Which do you think is more important, high salary or promotion possibilities?Text I1. Pre-Reading QuestionsBefore you read the text, think about the title and tick off the statements which you think are likely to tell the content of the text.1. The writer describes what his first job was

27、like._2. The writer wanted to have a job because he wanted some experience.3. The writer found his first job unpleasant_4. The writer enjoyed his first job2. General ReadingGuidelines for skimming1. Run the eyes over the text rapidly, read only the familiar words and phrases and ignore the unfamilia

28、r ones. Try to piece together the bits of information gathered from the rapid reading sensibly so that the main idea(s) is (are) grasped.2. Try to recognize the key words and phrases, i.e., words and phrases that are closely related to the title of the text; and ignore the supporting details, i.e.,

29、anything that describes, explains, or develops the main idea(s).3. Read only the first and the last sentence of each paragraph, for, as a rule, the gist of a paragraph is found there. But, of course, there are always exceptions.4. Read the first paragraph and the last paragraph of a text for the sam

30、e reason as 3.Go over the text rapidly once and then decide which of the following statements best sums up the content._1. The writer went to an interview and felt depressed._ 2. The writer was interviewed by the headmaster of a school and was not given a job which he needed badly.3. The writer was

31、interviewed by the headmaster of a school and was offered a job which was none too pleasant.3. Background Notes(1) job interviewA job interview typically precedes the hiring decision, and is used to evaluate the candidate. The interview is usually preceded by the evaluation of submitted résum&#

32、233;s from interested candidates, and a selection of a small number of candidates for interviews. Potential job interview opportunities also include networking events and career fairs. The job interview is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential employees. An interview also

33、allows the candidate to assess the corporate culture and demands of the job.(2) General School CertificateGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) stands for an educational qualification in Britain. There are two levels of examinations in the British GCE. Schoolchildren at the age of 15 or 16 may take

34、 any number of examinations in a range of subjects and, after passing the examinations, are awarded “O” Level (ordinary level) GCEs. Students aged 17 or over may take “A” Level (advanced level) examinations, which are necessary for entrance to a university. The GCE was replaced by General Certificat

35、e of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 1988.(3) cricketCricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls (投球) and fi

36、elds (接球), trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting (击球) team. A run (得分、跑位) is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease (位置线) there without being dismissed. The teams switch betw

37、een batting and fielding at the end of an innings (球局).4. Text My First Job Words and phrases: (1) post: n. a job or official position in a company or organization e.g. His son had resigned his post as his assistant in their family firm.According to the deputy prime minister, the new governor will k

38、eep his post and has already started performing his duties.(2) be short of: not have enough e.g. If youve ever mislaid your keys or glasses and blamed this on being daft or forgetful, you may be a bit short of sleep.Consumers will be short of money in the months ahead, which could hold back retail s

39、ales growth.(3) apply: v. write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for something such as a job or membership of an organization e.g. There are several ways to apply for a job, and it all depends on what kind of job it is.Remember, your information is confidential and the college you

40、 apply to doesnt share it with anyone else.(4) slim: a. very small e.g. A person, who speaks only one language, has a slim chance for success in the 21st century job market.While some people see these steps as acknowledging the lawsuits slim chances of success, others simply see them as a smart back

41、up plan.(5) summon: v. order to come e.g. The British royal family has underlined Australias importance to the Commonwealth with the Queen summoning Prime Minister Julia Gillard for a private chat during the royal wedding day.Some claim that spirits are all around us every day, so summoning one shou

42、ld be as simple as saying hello to a stranger on the bus.(6) dreary: a. dull and depressing e.g. It was a dreary day, cold and without sunshine. What makes life dreary is the want of motive.(7) gabled: a. (of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a

43、 gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall e.g. A gabled roof is a type of sloped roof in which the two halves of the roof meet to form a peak which tops triangular sections of wall on either end of the home. The gabled sunroom roof offers an artistic flare to your home.(8) rotund: a. roun

44、d and fat e.g. It has a small stand at the base that hold this rotund product from rolling around. This soft little penguin has had too many fish to eat; he is so rotund!(9) ample: a. fairly large e.g. Her baby was resting against her ample bosom.The candidate will join an exciting research team wit

45、h ample resources and excellent training opportunities.(10) loop: v. go in a circular direction that makes a curved shape e.g. Some were straight, some were bent and some even looped back on themselves in toroidal configurations. It is made from round wire which is first looped at regularly pitched

46、intervals and then pressed into a deep wedge-shaped section.(11) grunt: v. make a low rough noise, especially because one is annoyed or uninterested e.g. She grunted a few words in reply, then turned and walked away. When he had finished the last drop, he grunted and walked sleepily into the box.(12

47、) stale: a. (of air or smell) unpleasant because it is no longer fresh e.g. The room smells of stale air. It must have been vacant for a long time. Potato chips become stale when they are exposed to air for an extended period of time.(13) dingy: a. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and

48、 clear e.g. We all know that after time washing white clothes look dingy. How do I keep my white sheets from getting dingy without using bleach?(14) be scarred with: be damaged with by having ugly marks on the surface e.g. Tracys life is forever scarred with the sudden losses of loved ones. The Moon

49、 is scarred with ancient craters that, on Earth, would have long ago weathered away.(15) proceed to: do something after doing something else first e.g. Since everyone agrees on the matter, lets proceed to discuss the next point. Before we proceed to examine this part of the case, it may be proper to

50、 listen to the witness.(16) attach importance to: lay stress on, give or ascribe importance to e.g. Many companies attach importance to etiquette and manners in addition to individuals abilities and skills. We must attach importance to food safety because it is concerning peoples lives.(17) singular

51、ly: ad. (formal) very, to a remarkable degree e.g. He made a singularly successful attempt at devising a new computer program.(18) consist of: be made up of, be formed from e.g. Your essay should consist of an introduction, the main body and a conclusion. The white blood cells consist of five differ

52、ent kinds of cells, all of which play a different role in fighting infection.(19) range in from A to B: vary of something between A and B on a scale of measurement or quality e.g. Vacuum cleaners range in price from less than $100 to more than $500. The children at the orphanage range in age from in

53、fant to 1012 years old.(20) appal: v. cause to be unpleasantly surprised e.g. They were appalled when they heard that the chairman had been murdered. The decision to close a bookshop at the Dylan Thomas Centre would have appalled the poet after which the venue is named.(21) split up into: divide int

54、o e.g. This document assumes that the project will be split up into different sections that can be implemented and tested separately. World Wide Web may split up into several separate networks.(22) in turn: one after another in a fixed or agreed order e.g. All the students answered their teachers qu

55、estion in turn. There were cheers for each of the artists when they perform in turn.(23) be dismayed at: feel afraid, worried or sad at e.g. Dont be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are fri

56、ends. The artist said he was dismayed at the governments decision to cut millions from the arts budget.(24) a crocodile of: a long line of people or things, which are moving together e.g. Everyone was surprised to find that a crocodile of coaches appeared on the narrow street earlier in the morning.

57、(25) get to ones feet: stand up e.g. After running for such a long distance, the little girl could not get to her feet finally.Notes(1) Croydona city in Surrey, England, south of London(2) a ten-minute bus ridea bus ride that takes ten minutesten-minute is a compound adjective of time formed by combining a cardinal number with a noun