1、Unit 7Job SatisfactionWords&ExpressionsWarming upText AText BExercise Culture TourWords&ExpressionsText A1.paradoxical adj.seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true自相矛盾的 Some sedatives produce the paradoxical effect of making the person more anxious.2.monolithic adj.constituting or actin
2、g as a single,often rigid,uniform whole庞大而无特点的;巨大而单调的 It is a monolithic system that places the burden on employers to prove their innocence,he said.3.pluralistic adj.having multiple aspects or parts多元化的；多元性的 Our objective is a free,open,and pluralistic society.4.feisty adj.full of animation,energy,
3、or courage;spirited精神抖擞的 At 66,she was as feisty as ever.Text A5.pseudonym n.a name which someone,usually a writer,uses instead of his or her real name笔名，假名 Both plays were published under the pseudonym of Philip Dayre.6.stifle vt.to keep in or hold back;repress扼杀，压制 Regulations on children stifled
4、creativity.7.bullwhip n.A bullwhip is a very long,heavy whip.长鞭 Alexi stood across the ring,the bullwhip dangling from his hand.8.manifesto n.a public declaration of principles,policies,or intentions,especially of a political nature（尤指政党或政府的）宣言，声明 The Tories are currently drawing up their election m
5、anifesto.9.remuneration n.reward;pay 酬劳,薪酬 He received generous remuneration for his services.10.ebullience n.zestful enthusiasm热情；热情洋溢 His natural ebullience began to return.Text B1.burnout n.If someone suffers burnout,they exhaust themselves at an early stage in their life or career because they h
6、ave achieved too much too quickly.精疲力竭 Burnout is an ever increasing concern as budgets become tighter and workloads increase.2.agitation n.If someone is in a state of agitation,they are very worried or upset,and show this in their behaviour,movements,or voice.焦虑不安 Danny returned to Fathers house in
7、 a state of intense agitation.3.proclaim vt.If you proclaim something,you state it in an emphatic way.强调 “I think we have been heard today,”he proclaimed.4.devour vt.If a person or animal devours something,they eat it quickly and eagerly.狼吞虎咽地吃 A medium-sized dog will devour at least one can of food
8、 plus biscuits per day.Text B5.dilemma n.A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives.进退两难的局面 He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his country.6.in tandem with If one thing happens or is done in tandem with another thing,the
9、two things happen at the same time.同时地；同合作 Malcolms contract will run in tandem with his existing one.7.coax vt.If you coax something such as information out of someone,you gently persuade them to give it to you.劝诱 The officer spoke yesterday of her role in trying to coax vital information from the
10、young victim.8.encroach vi.If one thing encroaches on another,the first thing spreads or becomes stronger,and slowly begins to restrict the power,range,or effectiveness of the second thing.逐步侵犯 The new institutions do not encroach on political power.Text B9.euphemism n.A euphemism is a polite word o
11、r expression that is used to refer to things that people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about,for example sex,the human body,or death.委婉语 The term“early retirement”is nearly always a euphemism for layoffs nowadays.10.thwart vt.If you thwart someone or thwart their plans,you prevent them
12、from doing or getting what they want.阻挠;挫败 The security forces were doing all they could to thwart terrorists.Warming up1.What are the factors that could influence an employees job satisfaction?2.Do you think doing a job you love will boost your job satisfaction?Why?3.If time allows,will you stick t
13、o just one job or take more?Why?Text AWhen Work Satisfaction Comes from Having 4 Jobs2022-12-19Top 20 Most Desirable Jobs in ChinaGroup Work:1.What are the differences between Chinese and American peoples job preferences?2.Do high pay and job stability ensure job satisfaction?Why?Text StructurePart
14、I(Para.1-6):Taking multiple jobs of the right type is a good choice.Part II(Para.7-9):Why some people started to take on more jobs.Part III(Para.10-11):Benefits of switching jobs.Part IV(Para.12-17):What we can learn from harmonic careerists.Text BChinese White Collar Suffering Job BurnoutKey to Exe
15、rcises Text AText A I.CAADDII.Part A:DCCAD ABCAB Part B:1.derived from 2.conventional wisdom 3.go to the extremes 4.plunge in 5.tied down 6.mapped out 7.are passionate about 8.regardless of 9.get around 10.resonate withIII.C A B D C B A D B D IV.1.他们坚持多元化职业路线，虽然工作量加大了，而且常常会受到别人的阻挠，但是他们丝毫没有动摇，这令人备受鼓舞
16、。2.通过换工作，他们避开了暂时的阻碍得以继续工作，而且从事不同类型的工作可以激发他们的创造力。3.他们选择的职业路线本质上是自愿的，这也是他们拥有主人翁感和参与感，并在工作中找到乐趣的关键原因。4.他们灵活地成长和改变，这样就能一直参与到工作中并对工作充满激情。5.大部分人都认为工作是交易性的：工作是为了赚钱或创一番事业。但这些人提醒我们不要考虑报酬，有时候工作本身就是一件有意义的事。V.1.Instead of one single career,they take a multiple of jobs to make their life meaningful.2.Because the
17、y find their jobs are less fulfilling and bored.3.Switching allows them to get around temporary obstacles and keep working,and transitioning to different types of tasks unleashes creativity.4.Make your own choices,allow your work to evolve,and be true to your passions.5.Work is not only something th
18、at we make a living with;instead work can be a source of joy and personal fulfillment.Text BI.1.Learning curve tracks knowledge gained against time spent learning and is usually drawn on a chart.Here vertical learning curve means Chinas work culture changes as fast and dramatic as its economic devel
19、opment.2.Work pressure and market competition3.There was less work pressure and competition as many businesses were still in a fledging stage and employees enjoyed both better welfare and clearly marked career paths.4.Teachers,nurses,lawyers and journalists5.As products of Chinas one-child policy,th
20、ey are more likely to be pampered by their family and sometimes it is hard for them to find a balance between treatment at home and the treatment at work.They are more likely to be frustrated by failure.II.DCBAC Culture TourChinese Culture Tourp Hua MulanInternational Culture Tourp Joan of ArcPPT模板下载： you!
