前景实用英语综合教程3 unit_1_internship.ppt

1、前景实用英语,综合教程 3 Unit 1 Internship,Unit 1Internship,Unit 1 Internship,Part ALead in,Task 1 Study the pictures and discuss the questions below in small groups. Use the words given below if necessary. Do you plan to look for an internship ? 2. What is the relationship between undergraduate internship and

2、 career opportunities?,Part ALead in,Cues: enrich school life, experience, meet new people; time, study,Cues: experience, skills, personal connections, opportunities,Task 1 Study the pictures and discuss the questions below in small groups. Use the words given below if necessary. 1.Do you plan to lo

3、ok for an internship ? 2. What is the relationship between undergraduate internship and career opportunities?,Part ALead in,Yes, I plan to do that, because it can enrich my school life. Besides, I can gain some work experience and meet many people at work.,No, I dont think so, because I dont have so

4、 much time, and I want to concentrate on my study on campus.,From internships we not only gain work experience and learn useful skills, but also build up our personal connections, which could mean more opportunities for future jobs.,Task 2 Listen to the following short dialogues and fill in the blan

5、ks. Dialogue 1 M: Morning, Sophia. There was an on-campus _ yesterday, right? W: Yes. You werent there? M: Sadly, no. I was _. My mother got ill. W: Sorry to hear that. Wish her a quick _. M: Thanks. By the way, any good news about your job search yesterday? W: No. I got _ by a company, which I like

6、 very much, but it turned out that they needed a graduate with relevant work experience. M: I see. But havent you done any part-time job or taken any _ before? W: How I wish I had.,Part ALead in,job fair,in the hospital,recovery,interviewed,internship,Task 2 Listen to the following short dialogues a

7、nd fill in the blanks. Dialogue 2 M: Hey, Lucy. W: You look so happy. Tell me about it. Dont keep me _, OK? M: Hah Its actually _. I got an internship with Huawei Technologies, and Im going there next Monday. W: Wow Good for you. Congratulations. M: Thank you. But Im a bit _. Im not sure if I can do

8、 it well. W: Take it easy. You just need to be an active _ and try to get yourself _. M: Thats it? Really? OK, Ill do my best. Wish me luck. W: Mmm, Im sure you will do a brilliant job. Good luck.,Part ALead in,guessing,no big deal,worried,learner,involved,Task 3 Discuss the following questions. Do

9、you think it necessary for graduating students to take internships? Why? 2.What do you think of unpaid internship?,Part ALead in,Cues: put into practice, experience, employment,Cues: legal/illegal, observe/learn/work,Do you think it necessary for graduating students to take internships? Why? 2.What

10、do you think of unpaid internship?,Task 3 Discuss the following questions.,Part ALead in,Yes, I do. In an internship, we can put what we have learned into practice and gain work experience, which will benefit us in future employment.,a. I think an unpaid internship may impress employers because it s

11、hows that you are interested in gaining experience, rather than just making some money.,b. I think its illegal, because interns, in some companies, are assigned particular work to do. And they should be paid.,Internship: Pros and Cons 1 Ah, the Catch 22 of being a graduate the same story youre likel

12、y to hear time and again. 2 Employers want you to have experience. But how can you get that experience unless someone employs you?,Part AText,Part AText,Work experience seems the obvious answer and thats where internships can come in handy. While general work experience can be any kind of employment

13、 where you can gain valuable transferable “soft” skills (like communication and organization), internships tend to be more specific in the field you eventually want to move into.,Lots of companies are now looking for interns and theyre not always advertised. Have a look at the top companies in the f

14、ield youre looking to move into and give their recruitment department a call to see if theyre looking for interns. Otherwise, you could send speculative CVs out explaining what youre after in terms of experience. Some companies have structured programmes while other, usually smaller, businesses will

15、 ask for interns as someone extra. Many people are willing to help, particularly if youre a strong graduate whos driven enough to seek out positions in the first place.,Part AText,Part AText,In recent months there have been all sorts of stories about whether unpaid internships are legal. As the dema

16、nd for internships have increased since the recession made finding a job much harder for graduates, more companies have started to offer unpaid internships, or those only covering expenses. Although interns dont have any particular legal protection at the moment, the definition of legal work include

17、s having set hours, being engaged in a task for an extended period of time and being given a defined role rather than just observing. ,Part AText, Anyone who falls under this is entitled to the national minimum wage. 3This means that as an intern you shouldnt be given your own workload. Instead, you

18、re more of an observer, shadowing a member of staff and learning the trade although some tasks are acceptable as a way of training you and teaching you valuable skills.,Part AText,The whole point of an internship is to gain experience, make contacts and gain references. 4As long as you use your comm

19、on sense and dont feel like youre being taken advantage of with long unpaid periods of working hard, then you can really benefit from an internship with a company. Although legally you dont have to work set hours, 5you still want to create a good impression and waltzing in and out when you please is

20、nt the best way to do that. 6 ,Part AText, Instead, if you are lucky enough to get into an internship scheme thats genuine, offer to help out wherever you can, be keen to learn and show that you want to be involved. By being helpful and conscientious youll be remembered, and if a job does come up, y

21、oure more likely to be at the head of the queue. Make sure you stay in touch with everyone you meet and ask them for advice about how they made it into the industry. (510 words),实习之利与弊 唉，毕业生的第22条军规这是你可能多次遭遇的尴尬境地：雇主希望你有工作经验，但没人雇你，何来经验呢？,Part AText Translation,显然，答案还是先要有工作经验，这正是实习的用处所在。一般的工作经验来自任何一次被雇

22、佣的经历，你能从中获取可转移的通用型“软”技能（如交际和组织能力），而实习则与你希望从事的某一领域的具体工作相关。,Part AText Translation,许多公司目前都在招聘实习生，但他们不会都打广告。不妨看看你想要从事的那个领域的顶尖公司，给他们的人力资源部打个电话，问问他们是否要招实习生。或者，你也可以试着给他们发经过深思熟虑的简历，说明你想要获取什么样的工作经验。有些公司会有计划地招收实习生，而有些公司，通常是小公司，则一般是临时招聘。很多人都愿意帮忙，尤其在面对急于找一份工作的优秀毕业生时。,Part AText Translation,近几个月以来，关于无偿实习是否合法的问题

23、众说纷纭。由于经济萧条使毕业生的求职处境雪上加霜，对实习的需求随之增多，越来越多的公司便开始实行无偿实习或者仅向实习生提供基本生活费。虽然目前尚无具体的法律来保护实习生，但合法工作的定义是：有固定的工作时间，长时间参与某项任务，有确定的职责分工而不是只看不做。 ,Part AText Translation, 任何人只要符合此类情况即有权领取国家最低工资。这意味着作为实习生，你不应有单独的工作量。你更多的是作为观察者跟随一名员工学习行业业务尽管有些工作可以当作是在训练你，教你有用的技能。,Part AText Translation,实习的目的在于获取经验，结识他人并获得求职推荐信。只要你能运

24、用常识思考，别因为长时间无偿地辛勤工作而觉得被人占了便宜，那么你的确可以从实习中获益。尽管从法律上来说，实习生无需按固定时间工作，但你仍然会希望给公司留下良好的印象，因此想来就来，想走就走并非上策。 ,Part AText Translation, 如果你有幸得到真正的实习机会，那你就应尽己所能主动协助他人，勤于学习，并表达希望参与的意愿。能协助他人并认真负责，你就会被别人记住，一旦工作职位来临，你便能抢占先机。记住，要与你所遇到的每个人保持联系，并向其请教入行成功之道。,Part AText Translation,pros and cons,arguments for and agains

25、t sth. e.g. Lets add up the pros and cons. 咱们把正反两方面的意见总结一下吧。 The pros and cons of strike action were discussed. 人们商讨了支持和反对罢工活动的论点。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,Note: Coined by Joseph Heller in his novel Catch-22, it is a paradox arising from a situation in which an individual needs somet

26、hing that can only be acquired by not being in that very situation; therefore, the acquisition of this thing becomes logically impossible. Catch-22s are often spoken with regard to rules, regulations, procedures, or situations in which one has knowledge of being or becoming a victim but has no contr

27、ol over it occurring (i.e., heads you win, tails I lose).,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,Catch 22,come in handy,be useful some time or other e.g. Dont throw that plastic bag away; it may come in handy. 别把那个塑料袋扔了，会用得着的。 My extra earnings came in very handy. 我的额外收入可备我不时之需。,Part A Text Langua

28、ge and Cultural Points,a. that can be transferred e.g. This ticket is not transferable. 此票不得转让。 Students should learn some transferable skills at school. 学生在学校应该学一些可以灵活运用的技能。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,involving, based on, or constituting intellectual speculation; based on reasoning, n

29、ot facts e.g. a speculative turn of mind 头脑爱沉思的特点 His conclusions are purely speculative. 他得出的结论纯粹是推测而来的。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,to give a structure to (sth.); to plan or organize e.g. They structure their communication to meet the needs of the client. 他们建立通讯系统以满足客户的需要。 College stu

30、dents should structure their career earlier. 大学生应该尽早做职业规划。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,having a compulsive quality or need e.g. Tom felt a driven sense of obligation to help the poor children go back to school. 汤姆有一种迫切的责任感，他要帮助那些贫困孩子重返校园。 To support the family, John was driven enough to

31、 find a job. 为了养家糊口，约翰迫切需要尽快找到一份工作。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,allowed or required by the law e.g. Why shouldnt I take a holiday? Its perfectly legal. 为什么我不该休假？这是完全合法的。 When you drive, you must not exceed the legal limit. 你开车时车速不能超过法定限制。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,fixed o

32、r arranged in advance e.g. The meals in this hotel are at set times. 这家旅馆的用餐时间是固定的。(此处times指几个用餐时间点) Are there set hours of work in your company? 你们公司有固定的办公时间吗?,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,continuous, getting longer and bigger e.g. Bob got an extended contract. 鲍勃签订了一份长期合同。 The companys

33、 activities are extended. 公司的业务在扩大。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,give sb. a right to have or do sth. e.g. You are not entitled to unemployment benefit if you have never worked. 如果从未参加过工作，你就没资格领取失业救济金。 After a hard days work she felt entitled to a rest. 辛苦工作了一天，她觉得理应休息一下。,Part A Text Lang

34、uage and Cultural Points,be entitled to sth.,the national minimum wage,Note: The national minimum wage sets minimum hourly/weekly/monthly rates that employers must pay their workers. It covers almost all workers and acts as a safety net for employees in the national workplace relations system. It va

35、ries from country to country, from region to region sometimes.,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,v. to follow and watch (sb.) secretly e.g. The policeman in plain clothes shadowed the criminal all day. 有个便衣警察整天秘密监视那个罪犯。 The child shadowed his mother wherever she went. 不管母亲去哪里，这孩子都紧跟着她。,Part A

36、 Text Language and Cultural Points,n. (person willing to make a) statement about a persons character or abilities reference letter Note: A reference letter is usually written to testify to a person or (occasionally) a companys skills, character and/or achievements. Sometimes a reference letter is kn

37、own as a “recommendation letter.” It is a formal document, and should be typed and written in a serious and business-like style.,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,reference,n. (person willing to make a) statement about a persons character or abilities e.g. She has excellent references from fo

38、rmer employers. 她以前的雇主在推荐信中对她的评价很高。 The teacher provided a reference for the student applying for a university abroad. 老师为申请出国留学的学生写了封推荐信。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,take advantage of,make use of sb./sth. unfairly to get what one wants; exploit sb./sth. e.g. My friend took advantage of

39、 my generosity. 我的朋友利用了我的慷慨。 He tried to take advantage of her with his right. 他企图利用自己的权利占她的便宜。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,to move in the specified direction casually or by dancing e.g. She waltzed up to us and announced that she was leaving. 她蹦

40、蹦跳跳地来到我们面前说她要走了。 He waltzes in and out as if the house belongs to him. 他大摇大摆地进进出出，好像这所房子是他自己的一样。,genuine,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,real; truly what it is said to be; not fake or artificial e.g. The ring is genuine gold. 这戒指是真金的。 The pearl is expensive because it is genuine. 这颗珍珠很昂贵，因为

41、它是天然的。,help sb. esp. in a difficult situation or a crisis e.g. My father helped me out when I lost my job. 我失业时，我父亲帮我摆脱了困境。 Hes always willing to help us out when were short of staff. 我们人手不足时，他总是急人所难。,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,conscientious,Part A Text Language and Cultural Points,a.

42、careful to do what one ought to do, and do it as well as one can e.g. She is conscientious about her work. 她工作尽职尽责。 Janes conscientious attitude impressed her boss. 简勤恳的工作态度给老板留下了深刻的印象。,Task 2,Part AExercises,Task 1 Read the text again and answer the following questions. 1.What does “the Catch 22” r

43、efer to in Text A? 2. How can an undergraduate find an internship? 3. What is considered legal work?,Part AExercises,It refers to the embarrassing situation: employers always want to hire someone with work experience, but graduates need to get employed before they can gain any experience.,He/She can

44、 either call the recruitment department or send CVs to the company that interests him/her.,Legal work involves having set hours, being engaged in a task for an extended period of time and having a defined role.,Task 1 Read the text again and answer the following questions. 4. Why are interns suppose

45、d to be just observers ? 5. What should interns do to get the best chance for a real job ?,Part AExercises,Because they are entitled to the national minimum wage if they are given their own workload.,They should be helpful and conscientious, be keen to learn and be willing to get involved.,Task 2 Id

46、entify the key words or main ideas of the following paragraphs,Part AExercises,internships,looking for,unpaid,point,Part AExercises,Task 3 Fill in the puzzle spaces with the words from Text A according to the explanations given below.,Across 1. based on reasoning, not facts 6. that can be transferre

47、d 8. real; truly what it is said to be; not fake or artificial 9. move in the specified direction casually or by dancing 10. follow and watch (sb.) secretly Down 2. careful to do what one ought to do, and do it as well as one can 3. continuous, getting longer and bigger 4. give a structure to (sth.)

48、; plan or organize 5. fixed or arranged in advance 7. allowed or required by the law,1.speculative 2. conscientious 3. extended 4. structure 5. set 6. transferable 7. legal 8. genuine 9. waltz 10. shadow,Task 4 Complete the following sentences with the words from Task 3. Change the word forms if nec

49、essary. 1. This bag is made of _ leather and it cost me 500 yuan. 2. It is a common practice that discounted tickets are not refundable and _. 3. His conclusions are not based on facts, so they are purely _. 4. The girl felt she was being _ but she couldnt see anyone behind her. 5. The students _ ou

50、t of the classroom when they finished their assignments.,Part AExercises,genuine,transferable,speculative,shadowed,waltzed,Task 4 Complete the following sentences with the words from Task 3. Change the word forms if necessary. Dont worry about the credit as it has been _ until Dec.10. 7. You need to

51、 _ your argument more carefully, then it will sound more logical. 8. This guy is always _ and never makes a mistake in his work. 9. Schooling is a _ requirement for children over five years old in many countries. 10. Her sister got to the park before the _ time so that she could relax herself.,Part

52、AExercises,extended,structure,conscientious,legal,set,Task 5 Complete the sentences using derivatives of the words in the box. Change the word forms if necessary. 1. I worked as an _ in that firm last summer. 2. You can take this booklet home for future _. 3. Our company expects to _ ten graduates t

53、his year. 4. This article introduces us to a number of different _ of what stress is. 5. The noise near my house _ me crazy.,Part AExercises,intern,reference,recruit,definitions,drives,Task 6 Rewrite the following sentences after the models. It seems that the man over there is a new teacher. It seem

54、s that the young man has changed much. 3.It seems that Mrs. Green doesnt like the idea.,Part AExercises,The young man seems to have changed much.,The man over there seems a new teacher.,Mrs. Green doesnt seem to like the idea.,Her mother gave a cup of tea to me. Would you please pass the salt to me?

55、 3.Her uncle bought an English-Chinese dictionary for her yesterday.,Task 6 Rewrite the following sentences after the models.,Part AExercises,Her mother gave me a cup of tea.,Would you please pass me the salt?,Her uncle bought her an English-Chinese dictionary yesterday.,Task 7 Translate the followi

56、ng sentences into English, paying attention to the highlighted parts.,Part AExercises,1. 在做出决定之前，我们必须权衡利弊。（pros and cons） 2. 多带几张旅行支票, 度假时会有用的。（come in handy） 3. 一旦客户上门，我们就应当为他们提供优质服务。 （be entitled to） 4. 这些商人企图占顾客便宜。（take advantage of） 5. 他们保证帮忙，为即将到来的晚 会做准备工作。（help out）,We must weigh the pros and

57、cons before making the decision. A few more travelers checks may come in handy on holiday. When customers come to us, they are entitled to good service. These businessmen tried to take advantage of the customers. They promised to help out with the preparation for the coming party.,Task Discuss the f

58、ollowing questions with your partner about internships.,Part BLead in,Have you ever worked as an intern? If yes, how was it? 2.How can college students find off-campus internships?,Cues: Yes, the research assistant, the most rewarding and memorable experience; No, want to find an internship, to gain some social experience,Cues: college websites, career and job section, the Office of Career Service; good social networking, friends and acquaintances, good source of job information,Task 1 Discuss th