1、Using LanguageUsing LanguageChoose a university majorBy the end of this period,you will be able to1.Identify the source of the information you are listening to by identifying the key words that suggest the source of the information.2.Master language functional items for expressing choices,intentions
2、 and opinions.3.Comment on a current news case about college major selection,express your own views and discuss the topic of major selection in depth.01Pre-listeningPublic healthComputer gamedesignBio-medical engineeringCybersecurityData scienceRoboticsLook at the pictures below.Discuss in pairs whi
3、ch university major each picture might show.What do you know about these majors?What can be the possible requirements for these majors?02While-listeningRequirementsChinaUKUSAGet a good gradePass the entrance examWrite an essayListen to the conversation and tick the chart according to what is needed
4、to get into a good university in each country.Activity 1：Dont try to catch every word in a conversation.Instead,listen for key words and phrases.You should focus on getting the main idea,not on the single words or grammar.StudentChosen majorReasonLiu MingSusanOliviaListen to the conversation again,a
5、nd take notes on what each student would like to study and why.Computer game designto design fun games for children to learn withInternational businessto find work overseas and see more of the worldRoboticsinterested in futuristic thingsActivity 2：1.What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and data
6、 science?2.What did Susan say she was told?3.What did Olivia say they need to do to get into good universities?Activity 3：Listen again and answer the questions below.LM:How about cybersecurity or data science?I read that _ But Im hopeless at programming!S:Thats a good point.I was told _.O:Yes,and do
7、nt forget that where you study is also important,too.Im planning on taking a few campus tours to see what the atmosphere and facilities are like.LM:Good idea!I really hope that we can all find good universities.S:Me,too.I hope we are all lucky and find great universities.O:Luck?Ha-ha!I think we all
8、need to _theyre really fascinating subjects if youre good at computer programming.that theres no point choosing a subject that you like but youre not very good at start studying even harder,too!1.What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and data science?2.What did Susan say she was told?3.What did
9、Olivia say they need to do to get into good universities?Identify referencesWhen we speak,we often refer to someone elses opinion or what we have heard,read,or been told.When expressing this in speech,we use phrases such as I heard/read that.,according to.,I was told that.,etc.Activity 3：Listen agai
10、n and answer the questions below.1 He read that theyre really fascinating subjects if youre good at computer programming.2 She was told that theres no point in choosing a subject that you like but youre not very good at.3 According to Olivia,they need to start studying even harder.03Post-listening1.
11、Do you agree with Olivias parents when they say that a persons career might depend on what university they get into?Why or why not?2.Do you agree that there is no point studying something that you like but you are not very good at?Give your reasons.Activity 4：Work in groups.Discuss these questions.0
12、4SpeakingIn pairs,tell each other about the major(s)you would like to choose.Use the expressions below to help you.Activity 5：ChoicesId choose.because.If possible,Id really like to.WishesIm not sure if that suits you,because.I think that is really difficult because.I think you are really suited to t
13、hat because.Thats a good choice,but I think you should.Are you sure thats a good choice?Have you thought about.?IntentionsIm not sure what I want to study yet,but right now Im thinking about.because.OpinionsI plan/hope/wish to.My goal/dream is to.Ive always wanted to.Technology could lead 45%of curr
14、ent jobs disappearing in the future.How could we face the problem and choose our major in university?Critical thinking05Summary In the end of this period,are you able to 1.Identify the source of the information you are listening to by identifying the key words that suggest the source of the informat
15、ion.2.Master language functional items for expressing choices,intentions and opinions.3.Comment on a current news case about college major selection,express your own views and discuss the topic of major selection in depth.AssessmentUsing LanguageApply for a summer jobPre-readingwould you like to app
16、ly for a summer job?2.Can you put the steps for applying for a summer job in order?list proper job informationwrite a cover letterwrite a CVsend CV and cover letter search for recruitment information12345While-reading:read for text typeWhat type of texts are they?While-reading:read for text type a j
17、ob ad parallelismWhile-reading:read for text type application letter While-reading:read for text type the CV of the job applicant While-reading:read for content active and outgoing enthusiastic friendly welcoming attitude good organisational and teamwork skills a passion for Chinese and internationa
18、l culture experience with animals,good handwritingFind the details of these requirements in the job advertisement,and report your findings to the class.a good level of Englishn What job is advertised?Job requirementLanguage skillsExperience and skills Personality and attituden What kind of person is
19、 required for the job?While-reading:read for contentDo you think she is a good match for the job?Why?Job requirementApplication letter CVA good level of EnglishGood organisational and teamwork skillsA passion for Chinese and international cultureExperience with animalsA friendly,welcoming attitude a
20、nd good handwriting at an intermedia level PETS 3 English qualificationvolunteered at local library;captain of school table tennis team;knew how to lead and decide on priorities helped organise city tour for visiting students from Canadaexcited about the prospect of welcoming exchange students to ou
21、r country;keen to give them a warm welcome and an experience they will always remember visited UK on high school exchange programmeyesworked during holidays at local pet shop proficient in Chinese calligraphy certificate in Chinese calligraphy Do you think she is a good match for the job?Purpose of
22、the letterThe applicants language skills The applicants organisational and teamwork skills,and her experience with animalsThe applicants passion for Chinese culture&Good handwritingThe applicants attitudeWhile-reading:read for structure While-reading In the body of an application letter,what element
23、s should be included?While-reading:read for language Letter content ExpressionBeginningSkillExperience Specialty Personality and attitude What the job means to youEnding I would like to apply for the position of.I believe I would be a valuable addition to your team.I have experience in.I have volunt
24、eered.I worked as.before.With my proficiency in.,I could.I am keen to.I will be more than happy if I can.It would be a great honour to.I will be more than happy to.I look forword to hearing from you as soon as possible.Learn to write:How to make the application effectiveIf you were the organizer of
25、the summer camp,would you take Kellys application into consideration?Why?How does Kelly respond to each of the job requirements in her application letter and CV?Fill in the table below to analyze Kellys application.Job advertisementApplication letterCVA good level of EnglishLearn to write:How to mak
26、e the application effectiveHow does Kelly respond to each of the job requirements in her application letter and CV?Job advertisementApplication letterCVA good level of English At an intermediate level PETS 3 English qualification Learn to write:How to make the application effectiveHow does Kelly res
27、pond to each of the job requirements in her application letter and CV?Job advertisementApplication letterCVGood organizational and teamwork skills Volunteered at local library Captain of the school table tennis team;knew how to lead and decide on priorities Helped organise a city tour for visiting s
28、tudents from CanadaLearn to write:How to make the application effectiveHow does Kelly respond to each of the job requirements in her application letter and CV?Job advertisementApplication letterCVA passion for Chinese and international culturesA friendly,welcoming attitude Excited about the prospect
29、 of welcoming exchange students to our country Keen to use her skills to give them a warm welcome and an experience they will always remember Visited the UK on a high school exchange programmeLearn to write:How to make the application effectiveHow does Kelly respond to each of the job requirements i
30、n her application letter and CV?Job advertisementApplication letterCVExperience with animals Having experience in working with animals Worked during holidays at a local pet shopLearn to write:How to make the application effectiveHow does Kelly respond to each of the job requirements in her applicati
31、on letter and CV?Job advertisementApplication letterCVGood handwriting Proficient in Chinese calligraphy Certificate in Chinese calligraphyWhat language does Kelly use to make her application effective?Learn to write:How to make the application effectiveWhat kind of language does Kelly use to make h
32、er application effective?Writing purpose:I am writing in response to your advertisement to apply forKnowing that you are in need of,I am writing to apply for This letter is in response to your advertisement in for Please consider me for the position of in Learn to write:How to make the application e
33、ffectiveWhat kind of language does Kelly use to make her application effective?Topic sentence to show overall qualitySpecific examples to show experience:I have done (present perfect tense)I have experience in sth.Learn to write:How to make the application effectiveWhat kind of language does Kelly u
34、se to make her application effective?Abilities:With,I can/could I can,which allows/enables me to I am capable of Eagerness:Positive adj./n.I am keen/eager to I will be more than happy if I can It has been my dream to Learn to write:How to make the application effective What kind of language does Kel
35、ly use to make her application effective?Show her sincere expectations or appreciation:I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.I would welcome an interview at any time convenient for you.If my qualifications can meet your requirements,please grant me an interview.In
36、 reverse chronological order(倒序)(present past)Short sentences and key words“I”,“me”,or“my”should not be used Learn to write:How to make the application effectiveLearn to write:How to make the application effectiveIf you were the organizer of the summer camp,would you take Kellys application into con
37、sideration?Why?If I were the organizer,I would take Kellys application into consideration for two reasons.For one thing,from her application letter and CV,we can learn that she meets all the requirements listed in the job advertisement.For another thing,she shows her qualities and eagerness for the
38、job with a logical structure and appropriate language in her application.I believe her capabilities and sincerity make her an ideal candidate.contentstructurelanguageSum-up:applying for a jobJob advertisement Learn about the duties and requirementsApplication letter Content:capabilities and eagernes
39、s Structure:introduction-main body-conclusion Language features:appropriateCV Education,experience,and skills Meet the requirementsSuppose we are in the year 2030 and you have just finished your postgraduate(研究生)study at the university.Search for information and read advertisements on your ideal job
40、.Read the job advertisement and write an application letter and a CV to apply for the position.Make use of the content,structure and language you have learned in this lesson,paying attention to the criteria in the following assessment table.Writing task:applying for your ideal jobWriting task:applying for your ideal jobHomeworkRevise your application letter and write a CV.
