1、Lesson 1Lesson 2Extended ExercisesCheckpointAgendaUNIT GOALS1.Explain a change in life and work choices2.Discuss skills,abilities and qualifications3.Discuss work and life4.Write about life choicesLesson 1 Lead-in Listening Speaking Reading Writing333Lead-inSitcom:I Could Have Been a Great Dancer Ex
2、ercise AExercise B3Exercise A1.Before Bob met Cheryl,he ate only _.2.Bob was going to be _ when he was younger.3.He was in the _ ballet when he was young.4.Bob could not imagine not eating _.5.Bob does not enjoy watching ballet because it makes him _.fast fooda dancerstatebread and butterhungryExerc
3、ise B1.Why did Cheryl change her mind?2.Why did Bob change his mind?The diet is too hard.Her mother talked to her out of it.She thought Cheryl would work at night and have no chance to meet men.ListeningPhrases and ExpressionsProper Names333Part 1 I Want to Be a DoctorPart 2 Why Did They Change Thei
4、r Mind?Part 3 Why Did Christina Change Her Mind About Each Activity?Part 4 Some Tips on How to Choose a Career3New WordsPart 1 I Want to Be a DoctorTF1.Ann is surprised to hear about Ruths interest in medicine.2.Ruth thinks business is more useful than medicine.3.Ruth would like to be a doctor.4.Ann
5、 suggests that it is possible for Ruth to change careers.Part 2 Why Did They Change Their Mind?Reason 1.It was hard to make a living as a sculptor.3.She 2.His parents4.Hertalked him out of it.didnt pass the entrance exam.tastes changed.Part 3 Why Did Christina Change Her Mind About Each Activity?Her
6、 tastes changed.It is hard to make a livingShe did not pass the exam.Her parents talked her out of it.She changed her mind.Example:study art1.Study at a beauty school2.Work at an art gallery3.Play in a band4.Work at a bankPart 4 Some Tips on How to Choose a CareerPassage 1 Job AdvertisementPassage 2
7、 Tips for Improving Your InterviewPassage 3 A Baseball Player333Passage 1 Job Advertisement artistic talent management skills good communication skills experience in a similar position organizational ability computer skills mathematical ability compassion common sense manual dexterityPassage 2 Tips
8、for Improving Your Interview1.Why should you always be on time for an interview?2.Why shouldnt you be too friendly in an interview?3.Why should you ask questions in an interview?4.Why should you read the job description before the interview?a.Theres no excuse for being late.b.You should be cool,calm
9、,and confident.c.You need to think about how youll tell the interviewer about your skills.d.It shows that you are interested in the job.e.It is a formal occasion.Passage 3 A Baseball Player T F1.Cal Junior played baseball for 19 years.2.Cal Junior was the most valuable player in 1983.3.Cal played 2
10、432 consecutive games in his career life.4.Cal kept the record for not missing any games for 56 years.New Words calendar n.日程表 candidate n.候选人，报考者 celebratev.庆祝 confident adj.自信的 consecutive adj.连续的，接连的 counselor n.顾问 enthusiasticadj.热心的，热情的 flexible adj.灵活的 formally adv.正式地 high-level adj.高阶层的，高级的N
11、ew Words hunk n.(俚语）有魅力的健壮男 子；肌肉发达有吸引力的男子 informal adv.不正式的，不拘礼节的 league n.俱乐部联合会球队 organizational adj.组织的 representative n.代表 resum n.履历，简历 shortage n.不足，缺乏 shortstop n.棒球场上二垒和三垒之间的 位置 supervise v.监督；管理；指导Phrases and Expressionscount on 依靠，指望talk somebody out of something劝说某人不要做某事Proper NamesAll-St
12、ar Games 全明星大赛Baltimore Orioles 巴的摩尔金莺队Lou Gehrig 鲁贾里格（1903-1941 美国洋基棒球队职业棒球手，曾 创下2130场连续出场的职棒联盟记录）SpeakingCareer PlansConversation ModelConversation Pair Work3Conversation ModelA:Hey,Art!Long time no see.B:Ben!How have you been?A:Not bad,thanks.So what are you doing these days?B:Well,Im in dental s
13、chool.A:No kidding!I thought you had other plans.B:Thats right.I was going to be an artist,but I changed my mind.A:How come?B:Well,its hard to make a living as a painter!Rhythm and intonation practiceLong time no see!Conversation Pair Work So what are you doing these days?How have you been?How come?
14、I was going to_,but I changed my mind.Well,_.ReadingTopic PreviewText AText BVocabulary ExerciseVocabulary Activity333Topic Preview work on experiments in a science laboratory write songs manage a department of a large business corporation repair furniture be a doctor and care for sick people design
15、 the stage scenery for a play teach adults how to read study a companys sales restore antique cars teach science to young people take a creative writing classTopic Preview read to blind people manage a companys sales representatives make clothes to sell interpret X-rays and other medical tests make
16、paintings and sculptures help couples with marriage problems start my own business build housesWrite the number of check marks you have by each color.Field business science social work arts craftsText ATextComprehension Check3Text AA Big Life Decision Work at the office or stay home with the kids?Th
17、is is a question that many parents face.Here are a few ideas to consider as you decide what is best for you and your family.What do you need to be happy?Would you benefit from“adult”time away from your children each day?Or is it your dream to spend every possible moment with your kids?How you manage
18、 your career and your family is a very personal decision.Think about what you really want.If you make a decision youre not happy with,youll regret it.Discuss the decision with all family members.Your choice will affect everyone in your home,so listen to everyones needs and wants.Text AFinances,of co
19、urse,will also be part of your decision.Can your family afford for you to quit your job?Would you be okay with a smaller house or an older car if it meant you could stay home with your kids?Also,think about a compromise.Its becoming common for people with full-time jobs to work from home a few days
20、a week.Consider working part-time or even starting a small business out of your home to be with your children more.No matter what choice you make,reevaluate your decision periodically.As your familys needs change,your work situation might change,too.quitv.1.leave a job,school,etc,especially without
21、finishing it completely 离开，辞职 He quitted school at the age of 15.I want to quit my present job because it is too boring.2.stop doing something,especially something that is bad or annoying 放弃，撇开 Hes been given six months to live if he doesnt quit drinking.The majority of smokers say that they would l
22、ike to quit the habit.periodicallyadv.happening a number of times,usually at regular times 周期性地，定时性地 New strains(动植物的)品种of viruses appear periodically.The students helped the poor periodically.benefit from从获益 Who is the most likely to benefit from the old ladys death?We have benefited from the new w
23、ay of management.Comprehension Check1.This article is about _.A.making a decisionB.why it is important to stay home with your childrenC.changing careers2.According to the article,everyone should _.A.consider what makes them happyB.stay home to take care of their childrenC.do what their children pref
24、erComprehension Check3.Finances should be _.A.the most important element of your decisionB.one part of your decisionC.the only factor that affects your decision-making4.The article does not present _ as an option to consider.A.working in an office B.working part-time C.hiring a babysitter5.After you
25、 have made a decision,you _ change your mind about your decision if your familys needs change.A.may B.should C.should notText BWarm-upTextComprehension CheckCritical Thinking33Warm-upCan you name some great humanitarians people who have made or who are making an important difference in the world?Tex
26、t BPEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE W RLDMahatma Gandhi“Non-violence is not a weapon of the weak.It is a weapon of the strongest and the bravest.”Mahatma GandhiMahatma GandhiIndian Spiritual/Political Leader and Humanitarian 1869-1948 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi believed that the way people behave is more impo
27、rtant than what they accomplish.Gandhi studied law but became known for social action.He practiced non-violence to help India achieve independence from Britain.In 1947,India was granted independence,but the country was facing conflicts.Gandhi believed in an India where Hindus and Muslims could live
28、together in peace.On January 13,1948,at the age of 78,Gandhi began a fast,not eating anything for days,with the purpose of stopping the war.After five days,the opposing leaders said they would stop the fighting and Gandhi broke his fast and started eating again.Sadly,twelve days later Gandhi was ass
29、assinated by a Hindu fanatic who strongly opposed his vision of an India for both Hindus and Muslims.The Indian people called Gandhi“Mahatma,”meaning“Great Soul.”Text B Albert Schweltzer“Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment,and learn again to exercise his will his personal resp
30、onsibility.”Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer was born in Alsace,Germany,which is now a part of France.By the time he was 21,Schweitzer had decided on the course for his life.For nine years he would dedicate himself to the study of science,music,and religion.Then he would devote the rest of his li
31、fe to serving humanity directly.Before he was 30,he was a respected writer,an organist,and an expert on the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.Albert Schweitzer German Philosopher,Physician,and Humanitarian 18751965Text B In 1904,Schweitzer was inspired to help sick people in the world,so he stu
32、died medicine at the University of Strasbourg.He founded a hospital in Africa in 1913.Over the years,he built a large hospital that served thousands of Africans.In 1952,Schweitzer received the Nobel Prize for Peace.He used his$33 000 Nobel Prize to expand the hospital and to build a place to take ca
33、re of people who had the terrible disease of leprosy.Schweitzer based his personal philosophy on a love and respect for life and on a deep commitment to serve humanity through thought and action.Text Baccomplishv.succeed in doing something,especially after trying very hard 完成，达到，实现 I dont think our
34、visit really accomplished anything.She found the job frustrating,and felt she wasnt accomplishing anything there.opposev.disagree with something such as a plan or idea and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding 反对，使对立，使对抗 I opposed going for picnic with a stranger.The president opposed givin
35、g military aid to this country.ceasev.stop doing something or stop happening 停止，终了 It rained all day without ceasing.The company has ceased trading in this part of the world.in peace和平地 People of different religions have lived together in peace there for centuries.Men and animals need to co-exist in
36、 peace.Proper NamesAlbert Schweitzer 阿尔伯特施韦策(1875-1965，法国基督教牧师、哲学家、医生及音乐家，曾获1952年诺贝尔和平奖)Johann Sebastian Bach 巴赫(1685-1750，德国作曲家)Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地Muslim 穆斯林the Nobel Prize for Peace 诺贝尔和平奖the University of Strasbourg 斯特拉斯堡大学Comprehension CheckModel:Won a Nobel Prize for peace Schweitzer Gandhi 1.H
37、elped achieve Indias independence Schweitzer Gandhi 2.Was a doctor,writer,and musician Schweitzer Gandhi 3.Was an expert on J.S.Bach Schweitzer Gandhi 4.Was assassinated Schweitzer Gandhi 5.Founded a hospital in Africa Schweitzer Gandhi 6.His name means“Great Soul”Schweitzer Gandhi 7.Used non-violen
38、t protest toSchweitzer Gandhi gain his countrys independenceCritical Thinking1.Gandhi was greatly respected by Hindus and Muslims alike.2.Dr.Schweitzer was a man of many skills and talents.Agree.He studied science,music,religion,and medicine.And he was a writer,an organist and an expert on the life
39、and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.Agree.It was under Gandhis influence that the war between Hindus and Muslims was stopped.The Indian people called Gandhi“Mahatma,”meaning“Great Soul.”From this we can say that Gandhi was respected by Hindus and Muslims.Critical Thinking3.Gandhis method of non-violen
40、ce did not work.4.Dr.Schweitzer had a deep respect for human life.Agree.In order to help the sick people,he studied medicine and founded a hospital in Africa.When he received the Nobel Peace Prize,he used the money to expend the hospital to help those who had leprosy.Disagree.Gandhis method of non-v
41、iolence worked.By fasting a kind of non-violence method he helped to stop the war between Hindus and Muslims.Vocabulary Exercise Qualification Occupationsartistic abilitymathematical abilitylogical thinkingcompassionmanual dexterityathletic abilityleadership skillssculptor,architectbanker,accountant
42、lawyer,engineerbabysitter,nurseconstruction worker,hair dresserdancer,football playermanager,teacherVocabulary Activity1.Ability to learn other languages easily2.Ability to speak English well3.Using English at work for several monthsIt is a talent.Some people may learn languages easily.For example,g
43、irls are more talented than boys in language learning.It is a skill.If you practice more,your oral English will improve.It is an experience and a skill.If you are skillful enough you will manage it easily,and become more experienced.Vocabulary Activity4.Ability to teach Chinese and British literatur
44、e5.Being culturally literate6.Having a medical emergency during a trip7.Being familiar with herbs and which herbs are good for specific ailments8.Ability to print beautiful signsIt involves knowledge and skill.The person should have some knowledge about Chinese and British literature,and the skill t
45、o deliver the lecture.It is a type of knowledge.We can learn such knowledge through communicating with people from other cultures.It is an experience.People may know how to deal with the similar situation next time.It is a type of knowledge.People get such knowledge through learning.It is a talent.I
46、t is a kind of artistic ability.WritingIt Is Never Too Late!Step 1Step 2 DiscussionStep 3 Writing33Step 1Plans that changed Any regrets?Plans that changed Any regretsI was going to be a teacher,I have no regret.but I changed my mind.Step 2 DiscussionNEED HELP?Here is language you already know:Expres
47、s regretsTalk about past plansExplain changes in plansExpress interest and offer encouragement I could have _.I might have _.I should have _.I wish I had _.I was going to _,but _.I thought I would _,but _.I changed my mind.My family talked me out of it.Its hard to make a living as a(painter)My taste
48、s changed.Maybe its not too late.Youre still young.You never know.Maybe you would have hated it.Step 3 WritingIt Is Never too Late!I am a teacher now.I teach English in a college.However,I wish I were an actress.When I was young I loved acting very much.I watched a lot of movies and read books about
49、 acting.When I was 19 years old,I went to a Teachers College instead of Film academy.I changed my mind at the last minute because my parents talked me out of it.There are a lot of possibilities in ones life.We always miss the road that is not taken.Maybe it is not too late for my dream;after all,I a
50、m still young.Reference SampleLesson 2Lead-inListeningSpeakingReadingWriting333Lead-inSitcom:A TV Host for EtiquetteExercise AExercise B3Exercise A Todays topic:1_.If your 2_ look offended and are leaving the table early,youve probably chosen a 3_ thats 4_ in their 5_.Find out 6_ and whats not comin
