(共16张PPT)
Unit 7
CAREERS
WORKING IN THE DARK
To read and talk about alternative work hours.
To read for general understanding and critical thinking.
To summarize information.
What do you know about people who work at night
designated drivers
doctors and nurses
securities
What will the passage with a title “Working in the dark” be about
Are you familiar with night workers Who are they
Do you want to do a night job in the future Why or why not
Read the passages. Answer the questions.
1. What kind of people usually work at night
2. What does Robert do Why doesn’t he want to leave his job
3. What does Tony do Why does he work at night
Nurses on night shift, lorry drivers and bakers.
He is an astro-photographer. He enjoys his job.
Tony repairs railway tracks. He works at night because trains can’t stop during the day.
4. What does John do What is his plan for his career
5. What does Indira do Why can’t she leave her job right now
John is a night security guard. He is going to start a distance learning course and become a teacher.
Indira works at a call center. She can’t leave her job because well-paid jobs aren’t easy to find.
Read the passages again and complete the statements.
1. There are some problems of working at night, such as __________ family life, _________ social life, and closed cafes and restaurants.
2. Robert plans to join a(n) ____________ online, hoping to make friends with people ________.
3. Tony wants to leave his job to be a(n) ________ so that he is able to take care of his wife and baby.
difficult
limited
chat room
abroad
builder
4. John thinks his job is _______ because it’s so _______. He wants to be a high school teacher to help with students’ ________.
5. Indira says working at night is depressing, but her job is interesting because she can ________________.
boring
quiet
future
use her English
Pair work:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in the daytime and at night
Group work:
If you were offered a job you like, but it needs to be done at night, would you take the job Why or why not
1. There are few transportation options and it’s bad for health.
option n. a choice you can make in a particular situation or when using computer software 选择;选项
eg She had the option of staying for an extra year.
Select an option from the main menu. (翻译)
她可以选择再逗留一年。
从主菜单上选一项。
2. I’m happiest when I’m looking down my telescope.
telescope n. a tool that helps people see objects in space from the Earth 望远镜
tele- over a long distance; far 远距离的;远的
eg telecamera n. 电视摄影机;远距离摄影机
teleoperate v. 远程操纵;遥控
tele- connected with television 电视的
eg teletext n. 图文电视
tele- done using a telephone 通过电话的
eg telesales n. 电话销售
Find stories online about how people feel about their working night shift and write down your own opinions in 80 words.