1、Unit 5 Launching Your CareerUsing LanguageApply for a summer job人教版（人教版（2019）选择性必修四）选择性必修四Read the texts and then answer the questions below.Read the texts and then answer the questions below.Read the texts and then answer the questions below.Read the texts and then answer the questions below.1 What
2、 are these three different texts about? What type of texts are they?2 What kind of person is required for the job?The first text is a job ad looking for helpers at a summer camp. The second is an application letter for that job as a camp helper. The third is the CV of the job applicant.An active and
3、 outgoing person who is passionate about Chinese culture and would like to meet and help young people from other countries.Read the texts and then answer the questions below.3 What experience does the applicant have with foreign languages? How has the applicant displayed her knowledge of Chinese cul
4、ture?She has travelled to several English-speaking countries and her English is at an intermediate level. She has certificate in Chinese Calligraphy and taught after-school classical calligraphy classes.The abbreviation “CV” stands for “curriculum vitae”, which is Latin for “lifes course”. It is a d
5、escription of a persons education, experience, and skills. In some countries, such as the UK, “CV” is identical in meaning to “resume”. In other countries, such as the USA, Canada, Australia, and Germany, a CV is a rather detailed description of a persons work and education, which can run to many pa
6、ges in length; on the other hand, a resume is a brief one or two pages summary, often arranged in bullet points. The example in Student Book on page 57 is of this shorter style. The shorter-style CV should serve two purposes: For the applicant: It is a sales brochure intending to get the attention o
7、f the employer and highlighting the applicants qualifications. For the employer: It is a screening device. Employers may get hundreds or even thousands of CVs for each job that is posted. It is impossible to review each of these CVs in detail, so employers often briefly scan each CV to see if that a
8、pplicants qualifications match the job requirements. If there is no match, or if there are any red flags (such as spelling mistakes on the CV), the CV will be ignored. If there is a match and no obvious red flags, the CV is set aside for further review. A CV that is poorly formatted, offers too much
9、 unnecessary information, or takes too much time to read will probably be ignored, even if the applicant is qualified.The longer-style CV is usually used for academic positions or technical jobs where the basic requirements are quite detailed and stringent, and where for this reason the employer onl
10、y expects a handful of applicants.Personality and attitude: Find the details of these requirements in the job advertisement, and report your findings to the class.Language skills: Experience and skills: active and outgoing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming attitudea good level of Englishgood organi
11、sational and teamwork skills, a passion for Chinese and international culture, experience with animals, good handwritingFind the information in the text and then complete the chart.Job advertisementApplication letterCVA good level of EnglishGood organisational and teamwork skills volunteered at loca
12、l library captain of school table tennis team knew how to lead and decide on prioritiesat an intermediate levelPETS 3 English qualificationhelped organise city tour for visiting students from CanadaFind the information in the text and then complete the chart.Job advertisementApplication letterCVA pa
13、ssion for Chinese and international culture excited about the prospect of welcoming exchange students to our country keen to give them a warm welcome and an experience they will always remembervisited UK on high school exchange programmeFind the information in the text and then complete the chart.Jo
14、b advertisementApplication letterCVExperience with animalsA friendly, welcoming attitude, and good handwritingproficient in Chinese calligraphyyesworked during holidays at local pet shopcertificate in Chinese calligraphyHow does the applicant respond to each of the job requirements? Do you think she
15、 is a good match for the job? Why?She speaks intermediate-level English, has proficiency in Chinese calligraphy, helped to organise a three-day tour of her city for visiting exchange students, worked during holidays at local pet shop, and visited UK on high school exchange programme. She seems to be
16、 a good match for the job, as she appears to have all the necessary skills and qualifications.Think of a job you like. Write an application letter and a CV. Try to include the following points. Your skills Your experience Your personality What the job means to you What special things you can offer o
17、r bring to the jobThink of a job you like. Write an application letter use the expressions below to help you.Letter contentExpressionBeginning I would like to apply for the position of . Please consider me as an applicant for . This letter/email is in response to your advertisement in . for . Please
18、 consider me for the position of . in . I am writing in response/reply to your advertisement in .for.Think of a job you like. Write an application letter use the expressions below to help you.Letter contentExpressionSkillI believe I would be a valuable addition to your team.Experience I have experie
19、nce in. I have volunteered. I worked as.before.SpecialtyWith my proficiency in., I could.Think of a job you like. Write an application letter use the expressions below to help you.Letter contentExpressionPersonality and attitude I am keen to. I will be more than happy if I can .What the job means to
20、 you It would be a great honour to. I will be more than happy to.Think of a job you like. Write an application letter use the expressions below to help you.Letter contentExpressionEnding I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Please give me a chance. Thank you for your time. Thank y
21、ou for your consideration and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. I would welcome an interview at any time convenient for you. I would appreciate it if you would grant me an interview. If my qualifications can meet your requirements, please grant me an interview.Sample Application LetterD
22、ear Sir/Madam,I would like to apply for the position of Summer Activities Attendant that was posted on your website.As you can see from my attached CV, I have experience working with children and teaching them how to swim. I have certificates in both first aid and lifesaving. I also have experience
23、both in retail and maintenance, so I should be able to help out with these duties when required. As a physically strong and healthy young person, I absolutely love working outdoors.On a personal note, I visited your resort several years ago with my family and took part in your summer programme. I en
24、joyed it immensely and would recommend it to any family wanting to give their children a wonderful summer experience. Since then, I have often thought that I would like to work there, and so I was excited when I saw the ad and made the application immediately. I hope I will have the chance to work o
25、n your fine team.Please contact me via my email address: . I look forward to hearing from you!Yours faithfully,Mike LeeSample Application LetterSample CVMike Lee 12 Northwest RoadShanghaiMobile: 1XX 5433 3323Email: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 2019-Present Swim Instructor at City Pool Teach children how to s
26、wim 2018-2019 Sales Clerk at mens clothing store Worked as cashier Helped customers find clothes Took inventory 2017 Volunteer at City Park Helped maintain the local park Cut the grass, took care of flowers 2016 Volunteer at School Cafeteria Helped prepare and serve food EDUCATION 09.2018-Present Zh
27、onghua Senior High School 09.2015-07.2018 Zhonghua Junior High School SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Red Cross First Aid Certificate Swim Club Lifesaving CertificateINTERESTS & ACTIVITIES Chinese traditional instruments Comics Gardening Vlog Italian Food BonsaiSample CVIn pairs, read your partners applicat
28、ion letter and CV. Use the checklist to help him/her improve them. Did your partner explain clearly how his/her skills/experience/personality relate to the job? Did your partner list anything special about himself/herself? If you were the employer, would you hire your partner? If not, why?fox n. _co
29、uncil n. _canal n. _ attend to _supervise vt.&vi. _handwriting n. _ disk (disc) n. _ parking n. _ camel n. _狐狸；狡猾的人运河；灌溉渠委员会；市政服务机构关怀；照料；处理主管；指导；监督书法；书写；笔迹磁盘；盘停车位；停车骆驼fry n. _ vt. & vi. _purse n. _ sew vt. & vi. （_，_/_） _knit vt. & vi. _ n. _ wool n. _ intermediate adj. _油煎的食物钱包；皮夹子（尤指女用）油炸；油炒；油煎sew
30、ed sewn sewed缝制；缝；做针线活编织；针织；（使）紧密结合编织的衣服；针织衫毛；毛线；毛料中级的；中等的；中间的priority n. _proficiency vt. & vi. _cage n. _ vt. _ collar n. _flea collar _finance n. _ vt. _receipt n. _ certificate n. _ employer n. _优先事项；首要的事；优先 笼子 关在笼子里熟练；娴熟；精通（动物）颈圈；衣领灭蚤颈圈资金；财政；金融 提供资金收据；接收合格证书；证明雇主；老板priority1. C something that y
31、ou think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first 优先事项；最重要的事；首要事情 a high/low priority 重点/非重点项目 Education is a top priority. 教育是当务之急。 Our first priority is to improve standards. 我们的头等大事是提高水平。 Financial security was high on his list of priorities. 在他的心目中，金融安全是十分重要的一环。 You nee
32、d to get your priorities right/straight. 你需要把自己的事情分出轻重缓急。priority2. U (over sth) the most important place among various things that have to be done or among a group of people 优先；优先权；重点 Club members will be given priority. 俱乐部成员享有优先权。 The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other med
33、ical research. 研制新的疫苗将排在其他一切医学研究之前。3. U (BrE) the right of a vehicle to go before other traffic at a particular place on a road （车辆的）优先通行权 Buses have priority at this junction. 在这个路口，公共汽车有优先通行权。1 My English is at an intermediate level, and I have travelled to several English-speaking countries.译文：我的
34、英语处于中级水平，我曾去过几个说英语的国家。分析：在句中intermediate作形容词，意为“中等的；中级的中等的；中级的”。例如： He is an intermediate student in his class. 他在班里是中等生。 Our company is in an intermediate state of development. 我们公司正处于发展的中级阶段。此外，表示初级初级一般用primary，表示高级高级用advanced。例如： The tests are categorised as primary, intermediate, upper-intermedi
35、ate, advanced and proficient. 测试分为初级、中级、中高级、高级和专业级。2 I have been captain of my school table tennis team for two years, so I know how to lead and decide on priorities.译文：我担任学校乒乓球队队长已经两年，因此我知道如何领导他人并按事情的轻重缓急作出决定。分析：此句中的priority可表示“优先事项；首要事情优先事项；首要事情”，例如： Being a mother is her first priority. 做母亲是她的头等大
36、事。常用的搭配：give priority to，意为“优先考虑；给优先权”；take priority或have priority over，意为“有优先性”；first/top priority，意为“头等大事；当务之急”；get ones priorities right，意为“把事情分出轻重缓急”。3 I would like to apply for the position of camp helper. Please find my CV attached.译文：我想要申请露营助手这个职位。请参看附在后面的简历。分析：申请信或求职信（application letter）,还可用
37、cover letter或covering letter来表示，这是因为求职信往往放在简历的第一部分，是在求职时要和简历（CV）一起交给用人单位的重要文书。 写申请信的目的是为了让用人单位了解自己的能力并录用自己，所以申请信的内容要简明扼要，语言要真诚。3 I would like to apply for the position of camp helper. Please find my CV attached.译文：我想要申请露营助手这个职位。请参看附在后面的简历。分析：一般申请信的第一句话需要明确表明自己写信的目的，即明确自己想要申请的岗位。除了课文提供的这种表达以外，还有以下常见的
38、表达。如：I wish to apply for the sales position advertised in the newspaper.我希望申请（贵公司）刊登在报纸广告上的销售职位。I am., and I am writing this letter to apply for the position of research assistant working under you.我是,我写这封信是为了申请在您手下做一名研究助手。人教版（人教版（2019）选择性必修四）选择性必修四Unit 5 Launching Your CareerAssessing Your Progress
39、Use the correct forms of the words in the box to complete the following sentences. Then match the sentences with the possible jobs on the right.estate geometry wrist fry canal council1 Tom enjoys spending time with middle school students, and he is really interested in _.2 Jane broke her _ during a
40、competition last week and needed a few months rest.3 John prevents uninvited visitors from entering a business _.4 In order to turn the desert into green land that is able to produce crops, Dr Zhang designed a 50 km _.5 Simon needs to submit his article about the _ meeting before midnight tonight.6
41、Jacksons _ fish is popular with the restaurants regular customers.cookmaths teacherreporter/journalistathletesecurity guardengineergeometrywristestatecanalcouncilfriedThe following is a draft of a guide for high school students. Try to improve it and use long sentences where you think they are requi
42、red.High school may be the most important experience in your life. You are becoming a young adult. You are old enough to take on more responsibilities and make very important choices. Some of these choices could greatly affect your life. Try your best to study hard. It doesnt matter whether you will
43、 go to a university or college. It doesnt matter whether you will go to a vocational school or start work. You have to work hard. It doesnt matter what dreams you have for your future. Dreams will not make themselves come true. You need to try your best and prepare. A wise choice is to prepare yours
44、elf with a good education. You need to make sure your time and energy are not wasted. Remember, the knowledge you acquire and the diligent attitude you develop in high school will be invaluable in the real world. Time flies like an arrow! Working hard right now will prepare you well for your life in
45、 the future.Make High School Count!Sample WritingHigh school may be the most important experience in your life, as you are becoming a young adult and are old enough to take on more responsibilities and make very important choices. Some of these choices could greatly affect your life, so try your bes
46、t to study hard. It doesnt matter whether you will go to a university or college, or whether you will go to a vocational school or start work. What you learn today will benefit you in the future. It will make your dream come true, and so you will need to try your best and prepare. A wise choice is t
47、o prepare yourself with a good education so that your time and energy are not wasted. Remember, the knowledge you acquire and the diligent attitude you develop in high school will be invaluable in the real world. Time flies like an arrow! Working hard right now will prepare you well for your life in
48、 the future.Make High School Count!acquire1. VN to gain sth by your own efforts, ability or behaviour （通过努力、能力、行为表现）获得，得到 She has acquired a good knowledge of English. 她英语已经学得很好了。 He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. 他得到了奸诈的名声。 I have recently acquired a taste for olives. 我最近开始喜欢吃橄榄了。2. VN t
49、o obtain sth by buying or being given it 购得；获得；得到 The company has just acquired new premises. 公司刚购得新办公楼。 Ive suddenly acquired a stepbrother. 我突然有了一个继兄弟。IDIOMSan acquired taste 养成的爱好 Abstract art is an acquired taste. 要慢慢培养才会欣赏抽象艺术。Time flies like an arrow! Working hard right now will prepare you we
50、ll for your life in the future.译文： 光阴似箭！今日的努力将为你未来的生活做好准备。分析： “Time flies like an arrow!”使用了修辞（figure of speech）中的明喻（simile）。在英语中，明喻是常用as或like等词将具有某种共同特征的两种不同事物联系起来的一种修辞手法。例如： At the news, my heart is like a singing bird. 听到这个消息，我的心就像一只唱着歌的小鸟。 Its impossible to persuade him. Hes as stubborn as a mul
