1、Unit 5 More than a paycheckOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun timeLearning objectivestalk about different jobs1listen for contrast2manage a meeting / discussion3talk about a typical day in life4make an informative
2、speech in topical order5 1 Read about the qualities people need to do their jobs. What jobs do you think they are talking about?Opening upWinning is the most important thing for me. Ive always been competitive, so I love my job. I think Im a good leader. Its important that all the players know what
3、theyre doing and its my job to tell them. The decisions I make are important for the whole team, so I cant be indecisive. 1 Read about the qualities people need to do their jobs. What jobs do you think they are talking about?Opening upI have classes of 80 to 100 children so I have to be hard-working
4、. I do my best, because education is so important for the children. You need to be a good communicator in this job, so that you can get the children interested in what they have to learn. Often, we dont have very many resources, so we also need to be creative and be able to think outside the box. 1O
5、pening upIm a risk-taker, so to some extent, starting my own business wasnt difficult for me. Ive always been very motivated and ambitious. I start work at 4 30 a.m. every day. I dontenjoy sleep. You cant afford to be lazy if you want to make money.Read about the qualities people need to do their jo
6、bs. What jobs do you think they are talking about? 2Opening upThink about three different jobs. Make sentences to describe what qualities are important for these jobs.Compare your ideas with a partner.1 Fashion designers should be highly creative to have a great sense of style and constantly come up
7、 with new ideas for fashions. They should also have a good understanding of the current trends because fashion industry is changing fast.2 Tour guides need to be very careful and professional in arranging the tour and keeping the tour in a good atmosphere. Its better for them to be sociable and eloq
8、uent.(to be continued) 2Opening upThink about three different jobs. Make sentences to describe what qualities are important for these jobs.Compare your ideas with a partner.3 Programmers should have a capability to think logically and solve problems in a right manner. They need to have curiosity and
9、 keep on learning as changes are happening constantly in the industry.SharingListeningViewingListening to the world1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.2Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.The people in the podcast mainly talk about what their current jobs are, and what they dreamed of doing or be
10、ing when they were younger. They also talk about whether they would describe their current jobs as dream jobs, and whether they are ambitious.1) producer2) enjoys 3) in a successful band4) dream jobsListening to the world3Watch Part 2 and check the jobs the speakers mention.Listening to the world 1
11、a teacher 2 a stand-up comedian 3 an architectural technologist 4 a footballer 5 a vet 6 a pediatrician 7 a cellist 8 a Salvation Army minister 9 a brass instrument repairer 10 a guitarist 11 a student nurse 4 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.A: I wanted to be a 1) _. Thats what I wanted to do. I
12、 wanted to play for Liverpool or Arsenal, and I was quite good, but not good 2) _.B: When I was a child, I dreamt of being a 3) _ cellist and 4) _ to whatever audience I could, within orchestras or on my own as a soloist.C: As a child, I used to play a lot of guitar. So, I dream, dreamt of becoming,
13、 starting a 5) _ and becoming a 6) _ guitarist.Listening to the worldfootballer enough professional performing band world-famous 4 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.D: When I was younger, I loved 7) _ and I envisioned some kind of a career in sports professionally, perhaps. Er, 8) _, I was thinkin
14、g of business, in the business realm and finally I came away with er, 9) _ that was my dream job and I get to do that through the Salvation Army.Listening to the worldsportslater onserving people5 Watch Part 4 and match the statements.Listening to the world_ 1 To be working within the music industry
15、, for me, is a dream. And Im working with a lot of professional musicians and I see it as its helping me achieve my overall dream._ 2 Every day is a different day and we do different things every day, so yeah, I would say it was a dream job._ 3 Yes, definitely. I, I feel that it allows me to be crea
16、tive and I get to do what I always wanted to do._ 4 It is um, a dream job because you get quite a lot of satisfaction, job satisfaction._ 5 Its a dream job, especially when it goes well.C BE D A 6 Watch part 5 and check the true statements.1) He likes to take control and make things happen for himse
17、lf. 2) She is ambitious, but she hasnt realized her dream. 3) She is ambitious in developing other peoples art.4) She wants to get a high salary and live in a nice house.Listening to the world (She thinks she is ambitious, and she has realized her dream of living in Paris.) (She is more ambitious in
18、 developing her own art.)1 What did you dream of doing or being when you were younger? How about now? When I was a child, probably my biggest ambition was to become a professional footballer, which, I should admit, was a bit ridiculous, considering that my football skills at the time were by no mean
19、s good. But still, thats what I wanted to be, at least until common sense got the better of me! But now, I have totally given up my football dream. I know its impossible for me, so Id rather do something more practical.Listening to the world7Discuss the questions.2 Are you ambitious? If so, in what
20、way(s)?Yes, I think I am an ambitious person. I have firm confidence that I will finally be successful. I have a short-term goal and a long-term goal, and I am seeking after them step by step. I have also made preparations for the possible obstacles and even failures. Together with determination and
21、 hard work, I think I will overcome all the challenges and difficult situations in achieving my goals.Listening to the world7Discuss the questions.2 Are you ambitious? If so, in what way(s)?No, I dont think I am ambitious and I dont admire ambitious people either. Ambitious people usually think too
22、high of themselves. They are too proud of themselves. Besides, I think ambition could be dangerous sometimes. Ambitious people are not likely to follow others advice and it could be bad for them. I never had any strange or wild ambition. I just want to choose a peaceful life that suits me well.Liste
23、ning to the world7Discuss the questions.SharingListeningViewingListening to the world1Discuss the questions.BEFORE you listen1 What are these jobs? Would you like to do them? Why or why not? They are restaurant critic, farmer and model. Yes, I would like to be a restaurant critic. As a restaurant cr
24、itic, I can sit in beautiful restaurants, taste various kinds of delicious food, and even get paid for it. No, I dont want to be a restaurant critic. This job requires three-course or even four- or five-course meals every day. Thats really awful. If I eat so much, I will become fat quickly, which is
25、 bad for my health. Listening to the world(to be continued)1Discuss the questions.BEFORE you listen1 What are these jobs? Would you like to do them? Why or why not? Yes, I want to be a farmer because I like the idea of having my own farm, growing whatever crops I need, and spending my life in the be
26、autiful countryside without being disturbed by the outside world. No, I dont want to be a farmer. Being a farmer, actually, is very tiring. I would have to work all year round in the field. But bad weather could ruin everything. Besides, the price for farm products, comparatively speaking, is much l
27、ower than that for the industrial products.Listening to the world(to be continued)1Discuss the questions.BEFORE you listen1 What are these jobs? Would you like to do them? Why or why not? Yes, I want to be a model. Being a model is kind of fascinating and exciting to a young girl. Models are always
28、in fashion, wearing the most beautiful clothes and traveling around the world. No, I dont want to be a model. Being a model means hard work. To keep fit, I cant eat many foods that I like most. Also, I would have to spend most of my time traveling from city to city, living in the limelight. Thus, I
29、would have little time for myself, and no privacy. Thats horrible.Listening to the world1 Discuss the questions.BEFORE you listen2 How would you describe your ideal job?My ideal job should provide me with much free time. You know, I am quite independent. I want to do things I like after work. In my
30、spare time, I could participate in many kinds of sport activities, or read my favorite books, feeling completely at ease with myself. What job can meet such requirements? I think it could be a teacher, or a self-employed writer.Listening to the world2 Match the speakers to the pictures.WHILE you lis
31、tenSpeaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3Listening to the world3 Listen to the talk again and answer the questions.WHILE you listen1 Who works very long hours?2 Who got bored of eating restaurant food?3 Who gave up his / her dream job?4 Who travels a lot for his / her job?5 Who sometimes works seven days a w
32、eek?6 Who thought his / her job looked exciting?7 Who wouldnt change his / her job for anything?8 Who previously worked in a bank?9 Who has always loved fashion?10 Who put on a lot of weight?Listening to the worldSpeaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 2 Speaker 1 Speaker 3 Speaker 1 Speaker 3 Speaker 3 Speaker
33、 1 Speaker 2 Listening skillsAdditional NotesListening for contrast Being sensitive to the discourse markers like but, although, however, nevertheless, and even if, which indicate contrast between ideas, can facilitate you to improve listening comprehension significantly. For example: 1 I have a ver
34、y simple question, but nobody has been able to make it clear to me. 2 Although he is poor in math, he is excellent in physics. 3 However steep the mountain may be, we will be able to climb it. 4 Their team has got the best players. Nevertheless, they lost the last game. 5 Even if he is wrong, you sh
35、all not treat him like that. Listening to the world(to be continued)Listening skillsAdditional NotesHowever, some expressions, which may not contain clear markers indicating contrast, call for more attention and effort in listening practice. 1 It is a new business hotel, very clean. The staff are fr
36、iendly and the service is excellent. The only problem is that many taxi drivers dont know the location of the hotel! (advantages and disadvantages) 2 Alice is no trouble to her teachers. The only problem is, she doesnt talk to anyone not to the teachers, and not to the other children either. (advant
37、ages and disadvantages) 3 The law says women should have the chance of doing the same jobs as men and earn the same as them. The reality is very different. Twenty-five years after the Equal Pay Act, many women still get paid less than men. (expectation and reality)Listening to the world(to be contin
38、ued)Listening skillsAdditional Notes4 Many years ago, you could not have convinced anyone that space travel was possible until the technology was born to give man the idea that it was possible. Now the truth is that you dont have to think twice about space travel, your mind has learned that it is po
39、ssible. (past and present) 5 Two years ago when I graduated from college, I was at a loss and didnt know what career I should pursue. What I didnt realize is that life had already arranged all things secretly and made me what I am now: a self-employed entrepreneur. (past and present) Listening to th
40、e world4Listen again and fill in the blanks. After that, underline the expressions which indicate contrast.While you listenListening to the world1 And Ive always _, so the idea that I could go to fashion shows in Paris, New York, etc. was just _. What I didnt realize is that actually being a model i
41、s really, really _.2 And the problem is that you need to _. But often, youre _.3 I could spend my days sitting in some of the best restaurants, _, and _ for it. The only problem, which I didnt realize at the time, is that actually you can _ of eating restaurant food.loved fashion amazing for me hard
42、 worklook good all the time feeling terrible eating delicious food get paid get bored 4 Listen again and fill in the blanks. After that, underline the expressions which indicate contrast.While you listenListening to the world4 I used to spend hours in the gym, doing exercise to try and _ the food I
43、was eating. But it was impossible. So, in the end, _.5 I had this _ idea of owning my own vineyard, making wine, and spending my life in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. But the reality is very different. I had no idea _ the job would be.6 And in September, a bad storm can _ in just a few minutes.
44、At least when I worked in an office, I didnt use to _. Having said that, I love my life. And the science of making wine is _.work off I gave it up wonderfully romantic how tiring ruin the grapes worry about the weather absolutely fascinating 5Work in pairs and discuss the questions.After you listenL
45、istening to the world1 Have you ever considered the potential disadvantages of your dream job? Are you prepared to accept them when you take the job? Yes. My dream job is to be a software engineer. I know its disadvantages clearly, such as excessive use of the brain, keeping up with the ever-changin
46、g technology, and always sitting before a computer. But I am mature enough to realize the fact that there is no perfect dream job in this world. I am psychologically well-prepared to accept the disadvantages. No. My dream job is to become a musician. I think a job would not be a “dream job” any more
47、 if it has disadvantages that you cannot bear. 5Work in pairs and discuss the questions.After you listenListening to the world2 Suppose you see your dream job advertised. Unfortunately, it asks for several specific skills and youve only got some of them. What would you probably do? I think I would p
48、robably give up this time and resolve to get at least more of the skills in the near future, so that I can apply next time. I would probably apply for the job anyway, focusing on the skills Ive got and ignoring the ones I havent. 5Work in pairs and discuss the questions.After you listenListening to
49、the world3 If you were offered a job that is irrelevant to your specialty and interest but with a decent salary, would you take it? Why or why not? I prefer a well-paid job even if it has nothing to do with my specialty or interest. Salary counts most when I choose my future job because I have to sh
50、oulder the burden of supporting my family first. I wouldnt take this job because I think a job in which you do not have interest is not a job any more. Its just a way of making a living, from which I wouldnt derive any pleasure. SharingListeningViewingListening to the world 1 Answer the questions.BE
