1、1Unit 6 Earn as you learn?FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS HEBEI UNIVERSITY Section B Earn as you learn?Lead-inInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your taskInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsPresenting your project Lead-inLead-inDo you believe in the findings
2、and explanations in Text A?Use one experience of a person you know who has taken part-time jobs to support your idea.Task Lead-inTalking about the effects of part-time jobsI dont believe in the results of the report.One of my friends has worked 20-plus hours a week in a real-estate finance company w
3、hile studying economics in college.He had to work for his cost of food and entertainment.Ultimately,the working experience gave him an edge over his peers after leaving college.He even saved up enough money during college to start his own education business.Lead-inReading comprehensionEnhancing your
4、 skillsPresenting your projectProject of the unit Inspiring your thoughtsReading skillThe author uses signal words like“first”,“second”,“third”,“finally”,“additionally”,etc.to list different pieces of information.Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsStep 1Recall the signal words used in Section A and
5、 think about the purpose of using them.Task Understanding different types of signal words and their functionsStep 2Do you know other types of signal word with other functions?Words that signal additional information:Also,and,furthermore,additionally,moreover,too,in addition,not only but also Words t
6、hat signal an example or explanation:Say,for example,for instance,such as,in other wordsWords that signal a summary or conclusion:Therefore,consequently,thus,in summary,to summarize,in conclusionWords that signal a change of thoughts:Although,but,however,instead,nevertheless,whereas,on the other han
7、d,on the contraryReading skillInspiring your thoughtsWords that signal comparison or contrast:Same,similarly,similar to,while,whereas,different from,more/less than,in/by contrast,in comparison,be comparable toWords that signal a sequence or time order:One,two,three;first,second,third;next;then;final
8、ly Words that signal cause,condition,or result:Because,as,owing to,if,then,therefore,consequently,in turn,as a resultWords that signal emphasis:Above all,indeed,most of all,its time to/that,important to note,most importantlyReading skillInspiring your thoughtsSignal words are like traffic lights or
9、road signs.They give hints about what is going to happen,warn you of changes in direction so that you can follow the authors sequence of ideas more readily,and therefore improve your reading comprehension.Signal words can be used to show relations between sentence parts,between sentences,or even bet
10、ween paragraphs.Think about how signal words help us in reading.Step 3Reading skillInspiring your thoughts1.I didnt want to go to the wedding.Besides,_.A.I didnt have anything good to wear B.It was my best friends wedding2.He didnt have much experience.However,_.A.he didnt have plenty of money B.he
11、did have plenty of enthusiasm3.John is sick,so _.A.he will be able to come tonight B.he wont be able to come tonightComplete the following sentences according to the signal words and try to explain your choice.Step 4Reading skillInspiring your thoughtsABBReading skill1.That car was bigger,_ more com
12、fortable.A.but B.because C.therefore2._ bad weather,this mornings flight will be delayed.A.Despite B.Due to C.In order to 3.The old system was very complicated,_ the new one is very simple.A.so B.besides C.whereasInspiring your thoughtsFill in the blanks with appropriate signal words and try to expl
13、ain why.Step 5CBCReading skillEnhancing your skillsPresenting your projectProject of the unit Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension1.How do students usually pay for their cost of higher education?2.How did the author pay his university education cost?Is that easy?How does he feel about it?3.W
14、hat part-time jobs did the author do?4.What does the author want to show with the example of the girl student from a wealthy family?5.What are the benefits of working while studying according to the author?Read the text and answer the following questions with the help of signal words.Inspiring your
15、thoughtsReading comprehensionTask 1Detailed understanding of the text1.How do students usually pay for their cost of higher education?In some countries,they pay for part or even all the costs by themselves through work or borrowing.In other countries,theyre supported by relevant education authority
16、or by parents.How did you find the answer?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionWhile in some countries students have always (Para.1)“While”is a word that signals contrast.to be continued2.How did the author pay his university education cost?Is that easy?How does he feel about it?Although its
17、difficult,he paid his tuition by working part-time,and he feels proud of it.How did you find the answer?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionI am proud to be university education in spite of the many obstacles.(Para.1)“In spite of”is a phrase that signals a change of thoughts.to be continued3
18、.What part-time jobs did the author do?Helping deaf children,teaching in a private school,looking after young children.How did you find the answer?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionThen I paid for the rest of my education by helping deaf children and working as a tutor in a private school.
19、(Para.3)“Then”and“and”are words that signal additional information.to be continued4.What does the author want to show with the example of the girl student from a wealthy family?Working part-time may help one prioritize their tasks.Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionHow did you find the answ
20、er?It has been told through the comparison between the school performance of the author and the girl in Paras.3-5.to be continued5.What are the benefits of working while studying according to the author?Free from the stress and tension of debt payments.Relieve his parents of the burden of his univer
21、sity education.Give parents the satisfaction of knowing that they have successfully raised him into adulthood.How did you find the answer?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionFor me,one of the most authentic benefits (Para.8)Furthermore,by taking care of myself,(Para.10)“One of”and“furthermor
22、e”are words that signal additional information.Read the text again and think about what type of writing the text is.Step 1Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionTask 2Understanding the structure of the textIt is an argumentation.Argumentative essay is a text that establishes a claim or position
23、 which aims to convince the reader that its ideas are true,or,at least,worth considering.Logical reasoning,research,study or examples are often used to prove the claim.Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionA good argumentation contains:A Debatable Point(an issue both controversial and signific
24、ant)Counterargument Sufficient evidence(Facts or common knowledge,statistics,quotations from authorities,real experience)Good and clear logicInspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionAn argumentation usually follows the structure:I.Introduction Identify the subject Indicate its importance State or
25、 imply your position on the subjectII.Body First supporting argument Second supporting argument Third supporting argumentIII.Conclusion Restatement of your position Appeal to actionTips:This model is not intended as a restriction on your writing,but as a guide for structure.1.What is the controversi
26、al subject?2.Whats the authors position on it?3.How does the author support his view?Figure out the structure of the text with the help of the following questions.Step 2Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionI.Introduction(Para.1)Subject:Taking part-time jobs in university Authors position:“Pro
27、ud”to work to pay my own tuitionII.Body(Paras.2-9)Supporting evidencesIII.Conclusion(Paras.10-11)Restatement of your position:“Particularly proud”Appeal to action:“Consider joining the ranks of those of us”Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension1.What kinds of evidence does the author use to su
28、pport his ideas?Counter-examples/studies+refutation through his own experience2.What do the evidences show?Though making contrasts between others and himself,the author proves the benefits of taking part-time jobs.Read Paras.2-9,and find out the details of the evidence.Step 3Inspiring your thoughtsR
29、eading comprehension Structure of the body part(Paras.2-9)First supporting argument(Paras.2-3)Example 1 and refutation of it through personal experience:Financially independent Second supporting argument(Paras.4-6)Example 2 and refutation of it through personal experience:Good multitask ability and
30、efficient study Third supporting argument(Paras.7-8)Refutation of studies through personal experience:Free from the stress of debts Summary of the arguments(Para.9)Educational,financial,and psychological benefitsFinancial benefitEducational benefitPsychological benefitInspiring your thoughtsReading
31、comprehensionThe author stresses the benefits of working part-time through his own experience as a working student,and advocates that college students should work to pay their own tuition.Summarize the main idea of the text.Step 4Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension1.What are the similaritie
32、s and differences between the two texts in terms of the purpose,development of arguments and the use of evidence?2.Which text is more convincing to you?Why?3.As evidence,what are the advantages and disadvantages of survey results and personal experiences?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehensionT
33、ask 3Critical thinkingCompare Text A and Text B and think about the following questions.Translation skillPresenting your projectProject of the unitInspiring your thoughts Enhancing your skillsLanguage focus Language highlightingLanguage learningMatch the words with their meanings.Enhancing your skil
34、lsLanguage focusLanguage learning Task 1Learning adjectives to talk about part-time jobsStep 1knowing about a situation or a factbased on factsfull of energy,enthusiasm,or determinationsensible and able to make good judgment so that you can be trustedvery big,fast,powerful,etc.behaving in a sensible
35、 and reasonable way,as you would expect an adult to behavehaving a lot of influence and therefore changing the way people think and behaverelating to money or the management of moneyvigoroustremendousawareinfluentialauthenticresponsiblefinancialmature1.As a public relations officer,he is said to hav
36、e known some very _ people.2.I am _ of the risks involved in the project,but I am willing to take them.3.You should do a combination of moderate and _ exercise.4.The success of the event requires _ effort on the part of many volunteers.Step 2Fill in the blanks with the adjectives in the box.influent
37、ial awarevigoroustremendousEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning vigorous aware tremendous influential 5.There are several _ problems that need to be straightened out quickly.6.What were trying to do is to educate young people to be _ citizens.7.His travel log gives an _ account of li
38、fe in the desert.8.She is over 18 and we believe that she can make a _ and rational decision for her own future.financialresponsibleauthenticmatureEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning responsible authentic mature financial Work in groups to find verbs or verbal phrases that you can u
39、se to talk about part-time jobs.Step 1Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Task 2Learning verbs to talk about part-time jobsVerbs/verbal phrases soarprioritizelook backabsorbillustratebe envious ofclaimensurerelieve sb.of sth.enduremature1.Youd have to _ the unbearable pain while the
40、 doctors are on their way.2.All roadwork during rush hours should be stopped to _ the smooth flow of traffic.3.When giving a lecture,Frank often prepares some pictures to _ how a situation mentioned in the text takes place.4.A report released last week by the United Nations shows that the unemployme
41、nt rate in this country has _ from about 3%to 6.5%.endureensureillustratesoaredsoar endure illustrate ensureEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Step 2Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the box.Choose 4-5 adjectives or verbs learned above to write a paragraph about your view on tak
42、ing part-time jobs in college.Many influential studies claim that taking part-time jobs in college would undermine students school achievement.I dont agree.For me,one of the authentic benefits of working is that,by absorbing the tuition cost,I can relieve my parents of the financial burden and give
43、them the satisfaction of raising me into a mature and responsible adult.Besides,it forces me to learn to prioritize my work.Looking back,I have endured many difficulties along the way,but I dont regret my choice!Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Step 31.claim(Para.2)Many influenti
44、al studies claim that taking part-time jobs in college would undermine students school achievement.vt.state that sth.is true,even though it has not been proved 声称；断言；主张Translation:很多有影响力的研究都声称大学期间打工会影响学生的学习成绩。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Task 3Detailed learning of key voc
45、abulary1.claim(Para.2)This discovery seems to prove the claim that this South American civilization had certain relations with old Chinese culture.n.C a statement that sth.is true,even though it has not been proved 声称；断言；主张Translation:该发现似乎证实了这一南美文明与古老的中国文化有着某些联系的说法。Enhancing your skillsLanguage foc
46、usLanguage highlighting 2.endure(Para.2)Dreams of a beautiful life make it easier for a person to endure difficulties.vt.be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining 忍受；忍耐Translation:对美好生活的向往能让人更容易忍受艰难。Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting 2.endure(Pa
47、ra.2)endurance:n.the ability to continue doing sth.physically difficult or continue dealing with an unpleasant situation for a long time 耐力；忍耐力enduring:a.lasting for a long time 持久的；不朽的Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting 1.The long journey tested their courage and _ to the limit
48、.2.He _ solitude and torture for months at a time.3.The friendships formed in her schooldays proved to be the most _.endure enduring enduranceFill in the blanks with the words in the box,and translate the sentences into Chinese.enduredendurance长途跋涉考验了他们勇气和耐力的极限。他曾经忍受过数月的孤独和折磨。她在学生时代结下的友谊证明是最为长久的。end
49、uringEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting 3.multitask(Para.6)Alex knows how to multitask and he will help your team to accomplish many goals in a short time.vi.do several things at the same time 同时执行多项任务Translation:亚历克斯知道如何同时执行多项任务，他会帮助你们组在短时间内完成许多目标。Enhancing your skillsLanguage
50、 focusLanguage highlighting Prefix MeaningExamplesmulti-A prefix meaning“more than one”.It can combine with nouns or adjectives to form new nouns or adjectives.multicolored multifunction multifunctional multimedia multimillion multimillionaire multipurposeEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage
