大学英语精读第三版第二册课件.ppt

UnitthreeMyfirstjobPre-readingText-learningAfter-readingExercisesPre-reading1. Leading-in2. Education in U.K.3. Some famous universities in BritainSome famous universities in Britain4. Types of schools in BritainTypes of schools in Britain5. General School CertificateGeneral School CertificateLead in（引入）:1. What jobs do you think are the best ones nowadays? Why? 2. Where would you like to find a job after you graduate from school, in a big city or in a small town? Why?3. At present, some undergraduates fail to find a job immediately after graduation. If you were one of them, what would you do then?Education in U. K.1. British state schoolsn nOld system – “eleven plus” examination n nUnder the old system, children took an examination called the “eleven plus” at the age of eleven. If they passed this examination, they went to a grammar school (high school) and if they failed, they went to a secondary modern school.n nNew system – “streamed” & “unstreamed” schoolNew system – “streamed” & “unstreamed” schooln nUnder the new system, there is no “eleven plus” Under the new system, there is no “eleven plus” examination, and the grammar schools and examination, and the grammar schools and secondary modern schools have been replaced by secondary modern schools have been replaced by large comprehensive schools. Some large comprehensive schools. Some comprehensives are “streamed”; others are comprehensives are “streamed”; others are “unstreamed”. In a streamed school, pupils are “unstreamed”. In a streamed school, pupils are placed into classes according to their ability. placed into classes according to their ability. Children of high ability are in the “A” stream, Children of high ability are in the “A” stream, those of lesser ability in the “B” stream and so on. those of lesser ability in the “B” stream and so on. In an unstreamed school, children of mixed ability In an unstreamed school, children of mixed ability are placed together in the classes.are placed together in the classes.2. Some famous universities in Britainn nOxford Universityn nThe United Kingdom’s oldest institution of higher learning, Oxford University, is a federation of 35 colleges, each with its own structure and activities. Many prominent people have attended All Souls College, shown here. n nCambridge Universityn nFounded in the 13th century, Cambridge University is one of the oldest educational institutions in Europe and one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Among its many distinguished graduates are Charles Darwin, John Maynard Keynes, Oliver Cromwell and John Milton. 皇家艺术学院，皇家艺术学院，Royal College of Art，， 简称简称RCA n n学科设置一览（摘自学科设置一览（摘自 2009-2010 2009-2010 最新章程）：最新章程）：　　　　School of Applied Art School of Applied Art （应用艺术学院）（应用艺术学院）（应用艺术学院）（应用艺术学院）　　　　Ceramics & Glass Ceramics & Glass 陶瓷与玻璃陶瓷与玻璃　　　　Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery (GSMJ) (GSMJ) 金银金银/ /金属加工与珠宝金属加工与珠宝　　　　School of Architecture & Design School of Architecture & Design （建筑与设计学院）（建筑与设计学院）（建筑与设计学院）（建筑与设计学院）　　　　Architecture Architecture 建筑建筑　　　　Design Interactions Design Interactions （（DIDI）交互设计）交互设计　　　　Design Products Design Products （（DPDP）产品设计）产品设计　　　　School of Communications School of Communications （传达学院）（传达学院）（传达学院）（传达学院）　　　　Animation Animation 动画动画　　　　Communication Art & Design Communication Art & Design 艺术传达设计艺术传达设计　　　　n n　　　　School of Design for Production School of Design for Production （设计制造（设计制造（设计制造（设计制造学院【新设立】）学院【新设立】）学院【新设立】）学院【新设立】）　　　　　　　　Innovation Design Engineering Innovation Design Engineering 创新设计工程创新设计工程 ( (原原 Industrial Design Engineering Industrial Design Engineering 工业设计工程工业设计工程) )（（19601960年起开设）年起开设）　　　　Vehicle Design Vehicle Design 交通工具设计交通工具设计 n n　　　　School of Fashion & TextilesSchool of Fashion & Textiles（时尚与纺织品（时尚与纺织品（时尚与纺织品（时尚与纺织品学院）学院）学院）学院）　　　　Fashion Menswear Fashion Menswear 时尚男装时尚男装　　　　Fashion Womenswear Fashion Womenswear 时尚女装时尚女装　　　　Textiles Textiles 纺织品纺织品　　　　n n　　　　School of Fine Art School of Fine Art （美术学院）（美术学院）（美术学院）（美术学院）　　　　Painting Painting 绘画绘画　　　　Photography Photography 摄影摄影　　　　Printmaking Printmaking 版画复制版画复制　　　　Sculpture Sculpture 雕塑雕塑　　　　School of Humanities School of Humanities （人文学院（人文学院（人文学院（人文学院））　　　　RCA/V&A Conservation RCA/V&A Conservation 皇家艺术学院皇家艺术学院/ /维多利亚阿尔维多利亚阿尔伯特博物馆文化保护伯特博物馆文化保护　　　　Curating Contemporary Art Curating Contemporary Art 当代艺术管理当代艺术管理　　　　V&A/RCA History of Design V&A/RCA History of Design 皇家艺术学院皇家艺术学院/ /维多利亚维多利亚阿尔伯特博物馆设计史阿尔伯特博物馆设计史　　以及各科系的研究学位（　　以及各科系的研究学位（MPhil, PhD, Project or Thesis MPhil, PhD, Project or Thesis BasedBased））　　每年的印刷版章程可以用　　每年的印刷版章程可以用 email email 向学校索取（免费）向学校索取（免费）n n学费不低n n02 年度为 17000 左右，n n07/08 年度为 21800英镑，n n08/09 年度为 22800 英镑， 3. Types of schools in Britainn nPublic School (independent school): it is traditionally a single-sex boarding school, usually teaching teenage children.n nState School: it is government-maintained schools, where instruction is provided free of charge.4. General School Certificaten nG.S.C. G.S.C. was a standardized school examination in was a standardized school examination in Britain. It was replaced by the General Certificate of Britain. It was replaced by the General Certificate of Education(G.C.E.) in 1965. there are two levels of Education(G.C.E.) in 1965. there are two levels of examinations: the General Certificate of Secondary examinations: the General Certificate of Secondary Education (G.C.S.E.) taken between 15 and 16 (8-9 Education (G.C.S.E.) taken between 15 and 16 (8-9 subjects) and Advanced Level Examination subjects) and Advanced Level Examination (G.C.E.”A” level) taken between 17-19 (2-3 subjects (G.C.E.”A” level) taken between 17-19 (2-3 subjects out of the 8-9 subjects). With eight good grades in the out of the 8-9 subjects). With eight good grades in the G.C.S.E. and three G.C.E.”A” level passes, students G.C.S.E. and three G.C.E.”A” level passes, students will stand a very good chance of being accepted by will stand a very good chance of being accepted by universities.universities.Text-learning1. First reading2. Rearrange the Order of the Pictures 3. Further UnderstandingFor Part 1 True or FalseFor Part 2 Complete the Missing Information of the StoryFor Part 3 Discussion4. Language points5. Vocabulary practicen nFirst reading: n n5-10 minutes to examine the title and go over the text as fastest as you can and then do exercise II Comprehension of the Text.Rearrange the Order of the Pictures 3______2______5______1______4______True or False The young man got some information about a job in a London newspaper. The story doesn’t tell us.F ( )1.The young man was a college student wanting to find a part-time job.2.In Britain, a degree and working experience are very important in job hunting.3.T ( )He was waiting to enter university.F ( )The young man applied for a job as a teacher because he liked the job.4.Because he was short of money and wanted to do something useful.F ( )When the young man applied for the job, he didn’t feel confident.5.T ( )Complete the Missing Information of the Story1. Three days later, the young man was .2. The journey to the school .3. The young man was so worn out that he .4. The school and the headmaster .5.After being asked some questions, the young man felt 6. .6. The young man was supposed to teach twenty-four boys .7. For such demanding work, the young man’s salary was .asked to show up for an interview___________________________proved to be long and awkward___________________________didn’t even feel nervous____________________didn’t appear attracting____________________impression on himdidn’t make a favorable ___________________________________he and the headmaster had little in common____________________________________in turn at three different levels__________________________only ￡￡12 a week ______________salary; working conditions; interpersonal relationships; the opportunity for promotion; give full play to one’s talent / bring a person’s talent into full play; stability of the jobDiscussion1. Did the young man accept the job? Why or why not?No, he didn’t. There were two reasons. The first reason was that the teaching set-up was too heavy. The second and the more important one is that he didn’t want to be an inferior to a woman.2. What kinds of things should we pay attention to in hunting a job?TIP Language pointsdisapproval n.disapproval n. unfavorable opinion or feelingunfavorable opinion or feelingn nThe old man shook his head in disapproval when The old man shook his head in disapproval when a car jumped the red light.a car jumped the red light.n ndisapprove of sb./sth. (v.)disapprove of sb./sth. (v.)n nShe wants to be an actress, but her parents She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove of her idea.disapprove of her idea.n nincompetent n n a. not competent, completely unskillful 无能力的，不能胜任的n n ---She is incompetent to keep accounts.n n ---I’m incompetent to teach English, and what’s more, I’m not interested in teaching.n ncompetent, able & capablen n这几个词均含有这几个词均含有“有能力的，能干的有能力的，能干的”之意。

之意n nable最常用词，多用于褒义，着重指多方面最常用词，多用于褒义，着重指多方面的，经常性的，或潜在性的能力有时也的，经常性的，或潜在性的能力有时也指高超、非凡的能力指高超、非凡的能力n ncapable语气弱于语气弱于able，指有能力、有潜力或，指有能力、有潜力或有条件做某事，常与有条件做某事，常与of 连用n ncompetent强调具有能胜任某项工作的技能强调具有能胜任某项工作的技能或其他所需的条件或其他所需的条件n n1. A ________ mechanic should be able to fix the problem. n n2. She was widely regarded as one of the most ________ members of the president's staff. n n3. He is ________ of running a mile in four minutes. n n4. He's not ________ to look after young petentcompetentablecapablecapablecompetentcompetentplus prep.prep. with the addition of; as well aswith the addition of; as well asn nAge plus experience makes him a perfect candidate for the Age plus experience makes him a perfect candidate for the position.position.a. a. higher than zero higher than zero 略多余略多余 above zero above zero零上的零上的, , 正的正的n na plus quantity / growth ratea plus quantity / growth raten nThe temperature is plus four degrees. The temperature is plus four degrees. n. the sign; positive quality, advantage n. the sign; positive quality, advantage 加号加号; ; 优势优势n nHe seems to have mistaken a plus for a minus.He seems to have mistaken a plus for a minus.n nHer knowledge of French is a plus in her job.Her knowledge of French is a plus in her job.protest v. v. express a strong objection n nWe hold demonstration to ~ We hold demonstration to ~ againstagainst NATO’s bombing. NATO’s bombing.n nHe protested to the boss that he was paid low.He protested to the boss that he was paid low.n. statement of objectionn nvoice a protest/ address a protest to…; make/launch a ~voice a protest/ address a protest to…; make/launch a ~n nThe minister resigned in protest against the decision.The minister resigned in protest against the decision.prospect n. (pl.) chance of success; [u] possibility(pl.) chance of success; [u] possibilityn nShe believes that the job bears great/no prospects.She believes that the job bears great/no prospects.n nI see little/no prospect of an improvement in his condition.I see little/no prospect of an improvement in his condition.n nThe researcher tried to analyze the custom with cross-The researcher tried to analyze the custom with cross-culture prospect in his paper.culture prospect in his paper. n nultimate n n a. final; most important, greatest 最终的，最后的；最重要的，最大的n n ---He made the ultimate decision after consulting with many friends.n n ---He knew this action was ultimate for the success of the revolution.apply v. 1)1) (apply (to sb.) for sth.) (apply (to sb.) for sth.) write to ask for (a job etc.) write to ask for (a job etc.) n napplied to the bank for a loanapplied to the bank for a loann nThey have applied to the judge for an investigation.They have applied to the judge for an investigation.2) (2) (apply to sb./sth.apply to sb./sth. ) have a bearing on; concern ) have a bearing on; concernn nSafe driving applies to everyone.Safe driving applies to everyone.3) (3) (apply sth. to sth.)apply sth. to sth.) make use of make use ofn nWe should apply what we have learned to our daily We should apply what we have learned to our daily practice.practice.be short of : be short of:be short of: have not enough; be in want of have not enough; be in want ofn nThe man was released for being short of actual evidence.The man was released for being short of actual evidence.be short forbe short for 缩写缩写, ,简称简称 n nU.N. is short for the United NationsU.N. is short for the United Nationsfor shortfor short 简称简称, ,缩写缩写 n nHer name is Francis, or Fran for short.Her name is Francis, or Fran for short.in shortin short 简言之简言之, ,总之总之 n nIn short, we must study hard.In short, we must study hard.in a short/long termin a short/long term 从近期从近期/ /长远看长远看; ; a short cuta short cut 近路近路; ;捷径捷径little/nothing short of sth.little/nothing short of sth. 几乎是几乎是, ,完全不亚于完全不亚于n nHis recovery was little/nothing short of a miracle.His recovery was little/nothing short of a miracle.fearing as I did so:(as as 引出的引出的4 4种让步状从种让步状从“ “尽管尽管…,…,虽然虽然…”)…”)a. + as + S. + v.a. + as + S. + v.n nBusy as I am, I try to find time to be with my Busy as I am, I try to find time to be with my family.family.n./pron. + as + S. + v.n./pron. + as + S. + v.n nChild as she is, she plays the piano very well.Child as she is, she plays the piano very well.ad. + as + S. + v.ad. + as + S. + v.n nFast as I read, I can’t finish it in an hour.Fast as I read, I can’t finish it in an hour.v. + as + S. +v.v. + as + S. +v.n nTry as we might, we couldn’t persuade him to Try as we might, we couldn’t persuade him to stop smoking.stop smoking.chance n. [c,u] possibility; probability 可能性n nThere is a chance that the sick child will get well.There is a chance that the sick child will get well.n nTo tell the truth, we have little chance of winning To tell the truth, we have little chance of winning the game. the game. n nChances are that nobody/few will come to the Chances are that nobody/few will come to the lecture.lecture.“ “运气运气运气运气, ,机遇机遇机遇机遇” [u]” [u] Chance plays a big part in his success. Chance plays a big part in his success. “opportunity” [c]“opportunity” [c] Please give me a ~ to explain. Please give me a ~ to explain. “risk” [c]“risk” [c] We will have to take chances this time. We will have to take chances this time.Phrases:Phrases:by any chanceby any chance 也许也许 Would you ~ have change for $10? Would you ~ have change for $10?by chanceby chance 偶然偶然, ,碰巧碰巧 I met her in the cinema quite ~. I met her in the cinema quite ~.take chancestake chances 冒险冒险 You should never ~ when driving a car. You should never ~ when driving a car.(Con’t)n ninterview interview n n n. n. 1) 1) 面试面试; ; 口试口试n n I’m always very nervous at interviews. I’m always very nervous at interviews.n n I had an interview for a job on China Daily last I had an interview for a job on China Daily last Thursday.Thursday.n n 2) 2) 采访采访n n The President gave an interview on television last The President gave an interview on television last night.night.n n vt vt. ask questions in an interview; meet sb. . ask questions in an interview; meet sb. 面试；采面试；采访；会见访；会见n n He has interviewed a lot of people for the post of He has interviewed a lot of people for the post of Sales Manager.Sales Manager.n n She was interviewed by reporters about her She was interviewed by reporters about her marriage.marriage.prove v. turn out to beturn out to be( (作系动词后跟作系动词后跟n./a./ad./prep./phr./inf./that )n./a./ad./prep./phr./inf./that )+ n. The experiment proved a failure in the end.+ n. The experiment proved a failure in the end.+ a. The book proved boring. + a. The book proved boring. + ad. He was proved wrong.+ ad. He was proved wrong.+ of Our discussion proved of great value.+ of Our discussion proved of great value.+ that It proves that he is lying.+ that It proves that he is lying.air n. appearance, manner and personal bearingappearance, manner and personal bearing 举止举止, ,神情神情, ,表现表现 n nHe returned home hurriedly with an air of anxiety.He returned home hurriedly with an air of anxiety.n nHe always talks with an air of self-confidence. He always talks with an air of self-confidence. v. let air into 使通风n nI air the room by opening all the windows.I air the room by opening all the windows. judge v. estimate; form an opinion about estimate; form an opinion about n nWe shouldn’t ~ a person by his appearances but his We shouldn’t ~ a person by his appearances but his deeds.deeds.judging by/from: judging by/from: 根据根据……作出判断作出判断 (by (by依外观依外观; from; from依依推理推理) )n nJudging by what she is wearing, she may be a Judging by what she is wearing, she may be a waitress.waitress.n nJudging from the response of the audience, the speech Judging from the response of the audience, the speech was quite a success. was quite a success. n nvital vital n n a. a. 1) necessary or very important 1) necessary or very important 极其重要的极其重要的n n ---His evidence was vital to the defense in ---His evidence was vital to the defense in winning the case.winning the case.n n ---It is vital that leaking ( ---It is vital that leaking (漏漏) gas pipes should be ) gas pipes should be fixed immediately.fixed immediately.n n 2) energetic, exciting and full of life 2) energetic, exciting and full of life 充满生机的充满生机的n n ---She is one of the most vital students in the ---She is one of the most vital students in the class.class.n n ---Their leader’s vital and cheerful manner filled ---Their leader’s vital and cheerful manner filled his men with courage.his men with courage.attach v. 1) give (to); fasten (to) 1) give (to); fasten (to) 贴上贴上, ,系上系上; ;附上附上n nWe have written back, attached with the samples of our We have written back, attached with the samples of our products.products.2) join, affiliate 2) join, affiliate 参加参加, ,附属于附属于 (attach to sb./sth.) (attach to sb./sth.)n nSeveral hospitals are attached to this medical school.Several hospitals are attached to this medical school.3) bind by love or affection 3) bind by love or affection 心系心系n nThe majority of overseas Chinese are deeply attached to The majority of overseas Chinese are deeply attached to their mother countrytheir mother countryattach importance to:attach importance to: consider important; consider important; n nThe local government attached much importance to the The local government attached much importance to the quality of education.quality of education.have … in common: share together or equallyn nReal friends should have everything/much in Real friends should have everything/much in common. (a lot/few interests)common. (a lot/few interests)n nThough they are twins, they have nothing/little in Though they are twins, they have nothing/little in common (with each other). common (with each other). n nrange range n n vi.vi. 1) vary ( 1) vary (与与fromfrom连用连用) ) 变化，变动变化，变动n n ---My students’ ages ranged from 20 to 55. ---My students’ ages ranged from 20 to 55.n n ---Prices for a week in one of our villas ( ---Prices for a week in one of our villas (别墅别墅) ) range from $75 to $335.range from $75 to $335.n n 2) include, be concerned with ( 2) include, be concerned with (与与overover连用连用) ) 论及；论及；涉及涉及n n ---Our conversation ranged over many subjects. ---Our conversation ranged over many subjects.n n ---His lectures ranged widely over a variety of ---His lectures ranged widely over a variety of topics.topics.n n vt. & vi. vt. & vi. arrange in a line (arrange in a line (使使) ) 排列成行排列成行n n ---They ranged themselves in rows. ---They ranged themselves in rows.n nin turn n none by one, one after the other; n non the other hand n n依次地，轮流地；反过来n n ---She went round the ward (病房), talking to the patients in turn.n n ---They sang on the stage in turn.n nsalary n n n. money paid monthly for a professional job 薪金，薪水n n ---The university provided us with a salary of $2,000 a month.n n ---Please give details of your present salary in addition to your experience.n nsalary, wage，pay & feesn n这些名词都可表示这些名词都可表示“工资、收入工资、收入”之意。

之意 n nsalary指按年定下，按月或星期平均给予的指按年定下，按月或星期平均给予的报酬，指脑力劳动者的薪水报酬，指脑力劳动者的薪水n nwage多用复数形式，指按小时、日或星期多用复数形式，指按小时、日或星期的报酬，通常指体力劳动者的工资的报酬，通常指体力劳动者的工资n npay是个通用词，可取代是个通用词，可取代salary与与wagen nfee指提供某种服务收取的固定费用指提供某种服务收取的固定费用 n n1. Tax and insurance are deducted from your________ . n n2. Teachers, government officials and clerks receive ________ .n n3. School ______ are high in that country. n n4. He doesn't like the job, but the ____ is good. wageswages salarysalary feesfeespaypayn nconsist consist n n vi.vi. 1) be made up of ( 1) be made up of (与与ofof连用连用) ) 由由…………构成构成n n ---The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain ---The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.and Northern Ireland.n n 2) be based on, depend on ( 2) be based on, depend on (与与inin连用连用) ) 存在于，存在于，基于基于n n ---The beauty of this picture consists in its ---The beauty of this picture consists in its balance of colors.balance of colors.n n ---The happiness of a country consists in the ---The happiness of a country consists in the freedom of its citizens.freedom of its citizens.n nconstitute n n vt. compose, make up 构成，组成n n ---These questions constitute a challenge to the established attitudes.n n ---Twelve months constitute a year.n nconsist, compose& constitute这些动词均含这些动词均含“组成，构成组成，构成”之意。

之意n nconsist与与 of 连用，指一个整体由几个部分连用，指一个整体由几个部分组成，或由某些材料构成例如：组成，或由某些材料构成例如：n nNew York City consists of five boroughs. n ncompose正式用词，多用被动态指将两个正式用词，多用被动态指将两个或两个以上的人或物放到一起形成一个整或两个以上的人或物放到一起形成一个整体例如：体例如：n nWater is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. n nconstitute正式用词，指由某些部分组成一个正式用词，指由某些部分组成一个整体或构成某物的基本成分在句中，主整体或构成某物的基本成分在句中，主语表示事物的组成部分，宾语表示事物的语表示事物的组成部分，宾语表示事物的整体例如：整体例如：n nThe committee is constituted of members of all three parties. before: previous to the time when previous to the time when 在在……之前之前, , 还没还没... ...就就… … (before(before前后动作关系紧密前后动作关系紧密, ,从句谓语是肯定形式而译成否从句谓语是肯定形式而译成否定定) )n nYou’d better write the phone number down before You’d better write the phone number down before you forget it.you forget it.n nThe bell rang before I had time to look over my The bell rang before I had time to look over my paper.paper.Choose the one that is the closest in meaning to the underlined word1. Who’s 1. Who’s runningrunning this hotel, Mr. Smith or his this hotel, Mr. Smith or his wife?wife?n na. moving quickly a. moving quickly b. competing b. competing n nc. managing c. managing d. rushingd. rushing2. The patient’s 2. The patient’s chanceschances of getting well were very of getting well were very slim.slim.n na. possibility a. possibility b. capability b. capability n nc. fortunate c. fortunate d. occasiond. occasion3. The famous man had an 3. The famous man had an airair of importance. of importance.n na. atmosphere a. atmosphere b. manner b. manner n nc. plane c. plane d. the mixture of gasesd. the mixture of gasesn nC A BC A B4. I see little 4. I see little prospectprospect of his recovery. of his recovery.n na. expectation b. view c. personality d. chancesa. expectation b. view c. personality d. chances5. Seven days 5. Seven days constituteconstitute a week. a week.n na. make up a. make up b. make of b. make of n nc. make from c. make from d. be made up ofd. be made up of6. She has a 6. She has a postpost as a cook. as a cook.n na. mail b. invitation c. chance d. joba. mail b. invitation c. chance d. job7. Your support is 7. Your support is vitalvital for the success of my plan. for the success of my plan.n na. possible b. very important c. useful d. helpfula. possible b. very important c. useful d. helpfuln nAADBAADB8. The string round the parcel ahs been 8. The string round the parcel ahs been undoneundone. .n na. untied b. unloosened c. unfolded d. undresseda. untied b. unloosened c. unfolded d. undressed9. He’s done stupid things before, but to look for the 9. He’s done stupid things before, but to look for the escaping gas with a match really was the escaping gas with a match really was the ultimateultimate silliness.silliness.n na. last b. farthest c. greatest d. besta. last b. farthest c. greatest d. best10. Without a degree and with no experience, he is 10. Without a degree and with no experience, he is incompetentincompetent to teach lessons. to teach lessons.n na. excellent b. skillful c. unimportant d. unskillfula. excellent b. skillful c. unimportant d. unskillfuln nACDACDAfter-reading1. Useful Expressions 2. Proverbs and Quotations3. Group discussion4. How do Americans find jobs?申请申请地方报纸地方报纸教师职位教师职位在在……郊区郊区手头拮据手头拮据做做…的可能性很小的可能性很小结果结果太沮丧以至于不感到紧张太沮丧以至于不感到紧张apply forlocal newspaperteaching postin a suburb of be short of moneythe chance of doing sth. is slimas a resulttoo depressed to feel nervous挣扎着活下来挣扎着活下来struggle to survive繁忙的大街繁忙的大街busy main road布满皱纹的前额布满皱纹的前额a wrinkled forehead1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Useful expressions不以为然的神态不以为然的神态散发出气味散发出气味根据根据……判断判断……的极为重要的组成部分的极为重要的组成部分重视重视…没有多少共同语言没有多少共同语言从从……到到……不等不等with an air of disapprovalsmell ofjudging bya vital part ofattach much importance tohave very little in commonrange from … to …教学计划教学计划轮流做轮流做……teaching set-updo sth. in turn享受闲暇之乐享受闲暇之乐终于使人不能忍受的最后一击终于使人不能忍受的最后一击enjoy leisurethe last straw12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22. Proverbs and Quotations 1．Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.世上无难事，只怕有心人。

世上无难事，只怕有心人2．Perseverance is vital to success.坚韧不拔为成功之本坚韧不拔为成功之本4．Without perseverance talent is a barren bed.没有毅力，才能也是不毛之地没有毅力，才能也是不毛之地5．Word by word the book is made.书是一个字、一个字写出来的书是一个字、一个字写出来的6．Step after step the ladder is ascended.必积跬步，方至千里必积跬步，方至千里3．Where there is a will, there is a way.有志者，事竟成有志者，事竟成Group discussionn nHave you had the experience of working part time? What was that?n nBefore you get the job, did they give you an interview? How was it like? Share your experience of working with your classmates in group of 4How do Americans find jobs?n nRead “Read “want adswant ads” on newspapers ” on newspapers n nPhone or write an application as required to win a Phone or write an application as required to win a chance of interview chance of interview n nGo for an interview Go for an interview n nfor interviewee to get detail informationfor interviewee to get detail information n nfor interviewer to make decision.for interviewer to make decision.n nto be informed about the result (phone or letter)to be informed about the result (phone or letter)Application letter and Resume n nAn application is a formal request letter for a job, usu. in a form of a formal letter.n nA resume is a brief account of one’s previous career, usu. submitted with an application for a job. It has some fixed writing forms. How to write them?Application LetterDear Sir,Dear Sir, I’d like to apply for the post of Chinese teacher in your I’d like to apply for the post of Chinese teacher in your summer program advertised.summer program advertised. You will find a full account of my career and qualifications You will find a full account of my career and qualifications in the attached resume, and I have also added the names of in the attached resume, and I have also added the names of references and copies of a recent testimonial(references and copies of a recent testimonial(推荐书推荐书). ). I am a native of Peking and can speak standard mandarin. I am a native of Peking and can speak standard mandarin. And I have been in the states for two years, so I am bilingual And I have been in the states for two years, so I am bilingual in Chinese and English. I have had some experience in in Chinese and English. I have had some experience in teaching Chinese since I came here and can get along well teaching Chinese since I came here and can get along well with almost everyone. with almost everyone. (con’t) If you feel that my qualifications meet with your If you feel that my qualifications meet with your requirements, I’d be pleased to come for an interview. My requirements, I’d be pleased to come for an interview. My telephone No: 555-1121. Besides, I have enclosed a stamped, telephone No: 555-1121. Besides, I have enclosed a stamped, addressed envelope for your reply.addressed envelope for your reply. Thank you for considering my application. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, **** ****ResumeEducation:Education:1992-present History Dept., CNU, BJ. B.A. in History 1992-present History Dept., CNU, BJ. B.A. in History expected, June 1996.expected, June 1996.1986-1992 Beijing No. 5 Middle School1986-1992 Beijing No. 5 Middle SchoolScholastic honors: University’s scholarship (1994, 1995)Scholastic honors: University’s scholarship (1994, 1995)Special skills: English (passed Band 4 English Proficiency Special skills: English (passed Band 4 English Proficiency Test); Computer (get certificate for computer Test); Computer (get certificate for computer basic operation)basic operation)Xia Dong Department of History Capital Normal University Beijing 100037, P.R.C.Work Experience:Work Experience:1993-present Tutors of Chinese to 3 high school students1993-present Tutors of Chinese to 3 high school studentsSummer, 1995 Volunteer in the 4th Women’s ConferenceSummer, 1995 Volunteer in the 4th Women’s ConferenceSummer, 1992 Waiter in McDonald Fast Food RestaurantSummer, 1992 Waiter in McDonald Fast Food RestaurantPersonal Data:Personal Data:Age: 23 Health: Excellent Interests: sports, computerAge: 23 Health: Excellent Interests: sports, computerSocial activities: Monitor of the class; member of the dept. Social activities: Monitor of the class; member of the dept. basketball teambasketball teamAcademic references are available from the History Department Office, CNU, BJ.Interview If you are asked for an interview, what are the things that you should pay special attention to? Cloze Bn nappearance (details, like nails etc.)appearance (details, like nails etc.)n nmanners (politeness, patience etc.)manners (politeness, patience etc.)n ncapability (knowledge and skills in the field)capability (knowledge and skills in the field)WritingDirection:Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic write a composition on the topic How to Succeed in a How to Succeed in a Job Interview? Job Interview? You should write at least 120 words, You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:Chinese below:n n面试在求职过程中的作用面试在求职过程中的作用n n取得面试成功的因素取得面试成功的因素: : 仪表仪表, ,举止谈吐举止谈吐, , 能力能力, , 专业知专业知识识, , 自信自信, , 实事求是实事求是……Sample 1 With With the the quickly quickly improve improve of of science science technology, technology, complication complication between between person person becoming becoming more more often. often. And And interview interview is is an an great great part part to to find jobs. Your perform in it may decide whether you get the job or no.find jobs. Your perform in it may decide whether you get the job or no. To To make make a a succeed succeed interview, interview, I I think think following following listed listed things things should should remember: remember: Out-looking. Out-looking. It It can can hardly hardly believed believed that that a a man man in in unsuitable unsuitable cloth cloth will will give give the the officer officer good good information. information. Your Your doing doing and and speaking speaking are are also also mentioned. mentioned. Ability, Ability, the the ability ability to to solve solve a a sudden sudden occurred occurred problem problem is is also also important. important. And And then, then, you you should should have have enough enough knowledge knowledge which which major major in. in. Self-confidence, Self-confidence, of of course, course, be be a a person person believe believe your your self. self. At At last, last, I I think think be be a a honest honest man man is is useful. useful. Officers Officers will will never never give give any any chance to an man tells lies.chance to an man tells lies. Maybe, Maybe, some some above above not not listed listed points points is is also also important. important. but, but, if if you you can can do these all good, you are going the success way. do these all good, you are going the success way. Sample 2 Nowadays, Nowadays, there there are are many many books books telling telling people people how how to to behave behave in in a a job job interview. interview. People People looking looking for for a a job job usually usually attach attach great great importance importance to to Job Job interviews. interviews. And And doing doing well well in in a a job job interview interview means a good chance of being employed. means a good chance of being employed. To To leave leave a a deep deep impression impression on on the the interview, interview, the the first first thing thing you you have have to to do do is is dressing dressing yourself yourself properly properly so so that that you you may may look look mature mature and and confident. confident. Pay Pay attention attention to to the the way way you you talk talk and and behave, behave, for for such such little little things things are are often often ignored. ignored. What What is is more, more, you you should should prepare prepare a a brief brief self-introduction self-introduction including including your your working working experiences experiences and and special special abilities. abilities. If If you you follow follow the the advice, advice, you you will will most most probably probably succeed succeed in in a a job job interview and in most cases, you will get the job you are dreaming of. interview and in most cases, you will get the job you are dreaming of. Sample 3 Interview Interview plays plays a a vital vital part part in in finding finding a a job. job. Many Many people people may may be be afraid afraid to to face face it. it. How How to to succeed succeed in in an an interview. interview. Here Here are are some some suggestions.suggestions. First, First, pay pay attention attention to to your your appearance. appearance. You’d You’d better better have have tidy tidy clothes clothes and and clean clean shoes. shoes. A A good good image image will will impress impress the the interviewer interviewer and and also also give give you you confidence. confidence. Second, Second, show show your your good good manners. manners. You You should should speak speak gently, gently, politely politely and and be be careful careful with with some some details details in in behaviors. behaviors. Let Let the the interviewer interviewer feel feel you you are are a a person person pleasant pleasant to to be be with. with. Third, Third, bring bring out out your your specialty specialty knowledge. knowledge. This This matters matters most most in in the the interview interview and and the the future future work. work. Believe Believe in in yourself, yourself, then then other other people can believe in you too.people can believe in you too.Want Ads.Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant College grade in English or journalism, 2 yrs exp., fluent College grade in English or journalism, 2 yrs exp., fluent in spoken and written Eng., familiar with MS Word 6.0. in spoken and written Eng., familiar with MS Word 6.0. Send Chinese and English resumes and biographies to Send Chinese and English resumes and biographies to Personnel Dept., Cultural Center, 3F 45 Ln.40, Xinhua. Personnel Dept., Cultural Center, 3F 45 Ln.40, Xinhua. Rd., sec. 5, Shanghai.Rd., sec. 5, Shanghai.Private Chinese Tutor WantedPrivate Chinese Tutor Wanted For children aged 7-11, exp. preferred, able to converse For children aged 7-11, exp. preferred, able to converse in mandarin, 12 hours a week, $ 4.00 per hour in mandarin, 12 hours a week, $ 4.00 per hour Call: Ms. Tomoko at (010) 6620-6622Call: Ms. Tomoko at (010) 6620-66221. 1. VocabularyVocabulary activities activities2. Enriching your word power4. Structure5. Cloze6. Translation3. Usage Exercises III. Vocabulary Activitiesn n1 1n n1) were short of 1) were short of n n2) attached any importance to (that suggestion)2) attached any importance to (that suggestion)n n3) have applied for 3) have applied for n n4) consists of 4) consists of n n5) vital 5) vital n n6) range 6) range n n7) Judging by 7) Judging by n n8) leisure 8) leisure n n9) awkward9) awkwardn n10) ultimate 10) ultimate n n11) constitute 11) constitute n n12) slim12) slimn n2 n n1) salary n n2) prospect n n3) in turn n n4) smelled of n n5) depressed n n6) suburbn n7) stalen n2 n n8) protested n n9) incompetent n n10) interview n n11)Having little in common n n12) disapproval n n13) advertise n n14)plusIV. Enriching your word powern n1n n1) unlock n n2) unpacked n n3) undo n n4)unfolded n n5) unsay n n6) undressedn n2 2 n n1) a blue-eyed girl 1) a blue-eyed girl n n2) a kind-hearted woman 2) a kind-hearted woman n n3)a simple-minded young man3)a simple-minded young mann n4) a double-faced guy/fellow 4) a double-faced guy/fellow n n5)a long-haired rabbit 5)a long-haired rabbit n n6)a white-haired girl6)a white-haired girln n7) a left-handed person 7) a left-handed person n n8) a red-tailed bird 8) a red-tailed bird n n9)a narrow-minded man 9)a narrow-minded man n n10) a short-sighted woman10) a short-sighted womanV. Usagen n1. smells lovely/sweet n n2. could smell cigarettes n n3. Smell the milk n n4. smells stalen n5. smells of wine n n6. can smell something burning n n7. was smelling a ball of wooln n8. smell/smelled of fishVI. Structuren n1 1n n1)surprising/surprise 1)surprising/surprise n n2) surprised 2) surprised n n3)excited, interested 3)excited, interested n n4) frightened 4) frightened n n5) bored, closing 5) bored, closing n n6) closed 6) closed n n7) frightening 7) frightening n n8) winning 8) winning n n9) amusing, thinking 9) amusing, thinking n n10)lost10)lostn n2n n1) The rumor proved (to be) true.n n2) The experiment proved (to be) a success in the end.n n3) The student proved (to be) much brighter than he had first appeared.n n4) His experiences on the farm proved (to be) a turning point in his writing career.n n3n n1) I could say “Thank you”n n2) I had time to look over my answersn n3) most of the students understood the first problem.n n4) I could stop himVII. Clozen n1)advertised 1)advertised n n2) local 2) local n n3) slim 3) slim n n4) apply 4) apply n n5) disapproval 5) disapproval n n6) consisted of 6) consisted of n n7) attached importance 7) attached importance n n8) Obviously 8) Obviously n n9) in common 9) in common n n10)salary 10)salary n n11) prospect11) prospectIX Translation n n1.She got a post as a cashier at a local bank. But she was soon fired because ________________________.n n2. It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the bookstore.n n3. ________ had the proposal been announced at the meeting _____ she_________________ .n n4. Bill has _________ Harvard University ____ a teaching assistantship, but________________________ .she proved (to be ) incompetent.No soonerthanthangot to her feet to protestgot to her feet to protestapplied toapplied toforforhis chances of getting it are slimhis chances of getting it are slimn n5. ______________ funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital.n n6. The room __________ stale air. It must have been vacant for a long time.n n7. ________ hobbies____________ , Jane and her sister____________________ .n n8. __________________ the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.Being short ofBeing short ofsmells ofsmells ofAs far asAs far asare concernedare concernedhave little in commonhave little in commonIt is self-evident thatIt is self-evident that。