新编实用英语综合教程2--Unit-8-Appliying-for-a-job教案.doc

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Unit 8 Applying for a Job
Unit Goals
What you should learn to do
1. Understand a job advertisement
2. Apply for a job
3. Take a job interview
4. Talk about a job
5. Write a resume
What you should know about
1. The way successful people start and run a business
2. How to apply for a right job
3. Supporting and concluding sentences
Section I Talking Face to Face
1. Imitating Mini-Talks
2. Acting out the Tasks
3. Studying Email Information on the Internet
4. Following Sample Dialogues
5. Putting Language to Use
Section II Being All Ears
1. Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication
2. Handling a Dialogue
3. Understanding a Short Speech / Talk
Section III Trying your Hand
1. Practicing Applied Writing
2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing Grammar
Section IV Maintaining a Sharp Eye
Passage 1 :
Text Applying for a New Boss
When I went off to college, I got one piece of advice from my father: “It doesn’t matter what courses you take, just find the great professors.” Sure enough, I soon discovered that all kinds of subjects were interesting to me as long as good teachers presented them. In Professor Weinstein’s class, I could hear the tumbrels rolling through the streets of Paris during the French Revolution. And going back further, I can still recall things about the stars that I should have long ago forgotten if not for my
second-grade teacher, Miss Scorchiotti. To me, a great teacher is one who performs a subject in a way that makes it come alive.
A great boss does the same. They turn the day-to-day uninteresting jobs into a learning experience. They convince you that you and what you are doing actually matter. They give you confidence, which makes you more willing to ask a question, or assume responsibility, or even suggest a change in some age-old company process. In short, a great boss knows how to teach.
So my advice to anyone bound for the job market in the coming years and to anyone looking for a different work experience is: Don’t interview for the right job. Interview for the right boss. Not a best person, but someone who is willing and able to help you grow professionally.
What are some signs of the wrong boss? Well, anyone who:
● is surrounded by the same team year after year. If you’re such a good teacher, why aren’t these people moving on and getting promoted?
● is short of a sense of humor. Life is short. Work is hard. Let’s lighten up when facing something difficult.
● loves typing. Hates talking. Why are you emailing me when I sit across the hall?
Who are the best bosses I ever had? Angela, my first boss out of college, was very clever and outspoken. She ruffled feathers around the company but was eager to let me in on what she thought and why.
My boss Tom used to say: “You can sleep when you’re dead.” Working for Tom was just a bit exhausting. But he was also unbelievably straightforward, and quick to ask advice and give it. We often had different opinions, yet our discussions helped both of us learn more about what we were trying to perform. A great boss both gives respect and earns it.
And how do you know when you’ve found the right boss? Be yourself with them and see if the self they are with you is someone you want to learn from for a couple of years. If that person is dull or dogmatic in an interview, guess what they’re going to be like Monday through Friday? Interviewees are on their best behavior in that setting, but so are interviewers. You don’t like what you see? The power is yours. Go out and interview another boss.
Language Points
1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences
1. (Para. 1) And going back further, I can still recall things about the stars that I should have long ago forgotten if not for my second-grade teacher, Miss Scorchiotti ...
Analysis: This is a complex sentence. That introduces a relative clause to modify the stars, followed by an if-clause of condition. Attention should be paid to the subjunctive mood used here: should have forgotten, ... with the latter part being an elliptical clause which can be assumed to be if it were not for ...
Translation: 再早些，我仍然记得有关星体的知识，若不是由于我二年级的斯高奇奥迪老师，我早就将其忘光了。
Example: If not for your help, we couldn’t have finished the experiment successfully.
2. (Para. 5) She ruffled feathers around the company but was eager to let me in on what she thought and why.
Analysis: Ruffle feathers is used here figuratively to mean become annoyed. The
phrase let sb. In on sth. means to allow to share or to know a secret.
Translation: 她对公司上下指指点点，但却愿意让我了解她的想法和做事的原因。
Example: Don’t get your feathers ruffled about it. You are not the boss here.I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’ve never been there.
3. (Para. 7) Be yourself with them and see if the self they are with you is someone you want to learn from for a couple of years.

Analysis: Be yourself means behave naturally. The self is used as the subject in the if-clause, they are with you is a relative clause modifying self with that omitted.
Translation: 要与他们自然相处，看一看与你相处的人是否是你这两三年来想要
学习的人。
Example: You should be yourself if you want the audience to like your speech.
2 Important Words
1. present
v. to give away; to introduce; to show; to put forward for consideration
给予，介绍，展现，提出
e.g.
He presented her with a signed copy of his book.
He had the honor of being presented to the Chairman.
This report ought to be presented in greater detail and in clearer language
2. recall
v. to remember; call back sth.; to send for or take back 记得，想起，召回，取回
e.g.
I recalled that my luggage had been taken away.
The government recalled the general after he lost the battle.
The manufacturer has recalled a lot of their cars that were unsafe.
The sight recalled my childhood.
3. perform
v. to carry out; to act or show in a play; to function 做，表演，表现
e.g.
He performed a dance for them on stage.
Our team performed very well in the match yesterday.
The new machine is performing very well.
4. convince
v. to cause sb. to believe or feel certain; to persuade 说服，使信服，劝说
e.g.
We convinced Anne to go by train rather than by plane.
It’s going to be hard to convince my wife that we can’t afford a new car.
This has convinced her of the serious situation.
You can convince people to buy almost anything.
5. assume
v. to suppose; to begin to use; to take upon oneself; to pretend to be
假定，采用，承担，假装
e.g.
I was often mistakenly assumed to be a Welshman because of my surname.
I assumed that he could read.
Assuming it rains tomorrow, what shall we do?
You’ll assume your new duties next week.
She assumes a well-informed manner but in fact knows very little.
6. bound
a. certain; having a firm intention; have a duty to obey; intend to travel to
一定的，决意的，有义务的，驶往（某地）的
e.g.
You are bound to succeed.
He is bound to go, and nothing can stop him.
We are bound by the government’s pay policy.
I’m bound to say, he is a very honest person.
The ship is bound for New York.
7. promote
v. to advance in position or rank; to bring goods to public notice in order
to increase sales; to help in the growth 提升，推销产品，促进
e.g.
The company could do more to promote its production growth.
He was recently promoted to General Manager.
The firm is promoting a new kind of toothbrush on TV.
Milk promotes health.
Passage 2 :
Information Related to the Reading Passage
What makes employees stay with a company? Establishing a company people want to work for doesn’t mean you need to pay thousands of dollars to have a private lake built in the middle of your “campus”. You simply need to find ways to make your business more attractive to the right type of employees. From the following tips, adapted from the book Harvard Business Essentials: Guide to Hiring and Keeping the Best People, you can come to know the major motivations for people to stay with a company:
1. Pride in the organization. People want to work for well-managed companies.
2. Compatible supervisor. People may stay just to work for a particular individual who is supportive of them.
3. Compensation. People want to work for companies that offer fair compensation, including competitive wages and benefits as well as opportunities to learn and achieve.
4. Affiliation. People want to continue working with colleagues they respect and like.
5. Meaningful work. People want to work for companies that let them do work that appeals to their deepest, most passionate interests.
Text I Like to Work for ABC Insurance Company
Let’s listen to what some of the employees with ABC Insurance Company have to say about their work environment:
“The atmosphere at ABC is very relaxed. Everyone is a team player and willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. All the employees are very friendly and welcoming. It’s a pleasure to work for such a great company.”
Client Service
Commercial Property & Casualty Division
“I have been with ABC for over 3 years now and was actually a benefits client prior to joining the Company. Therefore, I had already experienced, first hand, ABC’s pro-active approach to finding alternative solutions for practically any situation. I find the entrepreneurial work environment and team spirit extremely refreshing. To think that the
entire company comes together for “Let’s Talk” sessions on a quarterly basis is amazing. And, our President knows everyone in the company and will always acknowledge you by your name and I think that in itself says a lot!”
Client Service
ABC Benefits
“In growth comes experience. With experience comes knowledge. ABC provides every associate with the tools to be successful in their chosen profession, from accounting to those who provide front line customer service. Both internal and external
customers are treated with the respect they deserve which is synonymous with the ABC name. If you are looking for a reputable company, ABC is the place to work at. We have more than 60 years’ experience to prove it!”
Client Service
Human Capital Management
“Where do I begin? ABC believes in their people and that is very important. An organization that has many people in different positions with longevity: 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, says a whole lot about the culture of an organization, and I am happy to be included as part of the family, a family that is client-focused and performance-driven. I started with ABC as an Account Coordinator and 7 years later I am the Commercial Lines Service Manager assisting with setting and achieving some of the organization’s goals. I am happy to be a part of a successful organization that continues to grow and allows you to grow while being in a position to help others do the same!”
Management Team Member
Commercial Property and Casualty Division

Language Points
1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences
1. (Para. 3) Our President knows everyone in the Company and will always acknowledge you by your name and I think that in itself says a lot.
Analysis: In this sentence, that in itself says a lot means that the president knows everyone’s name, which does show that the company cares a lot about every employee.
Translation: 我们公司总裁认识公司里的每一个人，并总能叫出你的名字，我想这本身就很能说明问题。
Example: We know he seldom has a chat online, but he had a chat with someone online for a long time last night and we all think that in itself says a lot.
2. (Para. 4) ABC provides every associate with the tools to be successful in their chosen profession, from accounting to those who provide front line customer service.
Analysis: In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to be successful in their chosen profession is used as an attributive modifying tools.
Translation: ABC公司为它的每名员工提供在其从事的职业中取得成功的机会， 不论做会计还是做一线客户服务的人员。
Example: One good way to pass a job interview is your good preparation in advance.
They have been working hard to find the best way to face the tough challenge.
3. (Para. 5) I am happy to be a part of a successful organization that continues to grow and allows you to grow while being in a position to help others do the same.
Analysis: Here that continues to grow and allows you to grow while being in a position to help others do the same is a relative clause modifying organization; and to help others do the same means to help other people grow.
Translation: 我很高兴能成为一个成功机构的一员；这个机构不断发展壮大，而且使你在发展时也能帮助他人同你一起发展。
Example: I am happy to be among the teachers who perform a subject in a way that makes it come alive.
We made the decision which was right for us. Other parents must do
the same.
4. (Para.6) I have had every tool and resource made available to me to ensure I have a successful future.
Analysis: In this sentence, the past participle phrase made available to me is used as an attribute modifying tool and resource.
Translation: 我在这里拥有各种手段和资源，能够保证我有一个成功的未来。
Example: He couldn’t find the shoes made available to his size in the shop.
The store has about 500 kinds of books made available to children.
5. (Para.7) There is a friendly and professional work environment which makes each employee feel as though they are an integral part of the team.
Analysis: Which makes each employee feel … of the team is a relative clause modifying environment; while as though they are an integral part of the team is an adverbial clause of concession. In many cases, subjunctive mood is likely to be used in the clause with as though.
Translation: 这里有一个友好而又专业的工作环境，使每位员工都觉得自己是团队中不可或缺的一分子。
Example: Anne nodded her head as though she knew the newcomer.
He behaves as though he were better than us.
2 Important Words
1. approach
n. the act of coming near; a means of way of entering; a method of doing something 走近，入口，方法
e.g.
The approach of winter brings cold weather.
All approaches to the town were blocked by the heavy snow.
The player’s approach to the music is quite different from that of anyone else.
2. acknowledge
v. to recognize; to show that one is grateful for, as by giving or saying something; show that one recognizes someone as by smiling or waving
承认，感谢，打招呼
e.g.
They acknowledged to us that they were defeated.
His long service with the company was acknowledged with a present.
The young man walked right past the manager without even acknowledging him.
3. associate
n. a person connected with another, especially in work 同事，伙伴
e.g.
He is not a friend but a business associate.
The thief and his associates were arrested by the police.
4. deserve
v. to be worth of; to be fit for 应得，应受
e.g.
These people deserve to make more than the minimum wage.
The top leaders of the company clearly deserved some of th