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Unit 5
Launching Your Career
目录
介绍
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Reading and Thinking
02
03
04
Learning about language
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Using language
Part 01
Reading and Thinking
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(1) Before you read, discuss these questions in groups.
A lot of people use personality tests to see what careers match their personalities, and career aptitude tests to see if it is a job they would enjoy doing and might have an ability at.
1. What are some of the ways that can help people decide which career is appropriate for them
It depends. For those who are ambitious, it is best to decide and start preparing for that career as early as possible. Others are better off waiting, because they do not really have enough life experience to know what career would be suitable.
2. Is it essential that teenagers decide on a career before they become adults Why
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(2) Skim the text and find the main advice given to readers.
You should use a career aptitude test to help you determine the career you should take.
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It is important to be honest.
2. What is very important when you are completing the test
To complete a career aptitude test.
1. What is one of the most effective ways of helping you see which careers may be right for you
(3) Read the text again and answer these questions.
3. According to the participant’s work personality code, what careers would you recommend
Writer. architect, designer, and engineer.
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I do not agree with that statement. For example, a person may be passionate about singing, but lack the talent for it or the ability to turn it into a career. It might be better to find something that he or she is good at and can be successful at, and pursue it instead, as that way he or she can at least earn an income. People can still pursue their passions as hobbies.
4. Do you agree with the text when it says “The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about” Give your reasons.
(3) Read the text again and answer these questions.
(4) Look at these jobs and then decide on which work personality type they most closely relate to. Add more jobs to each category.
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mechanic, accountant, farmer, carpenter
engineer, biologist, astronomer, detective, police spy, librarian, lawyer, web developer
actor,
director,
graphic designer,
photographer,
chef, musician
dentist, surgeon, nurse, teacher, waitress , firefighter, counsellor
estate agent, salesman, manager, CEO
restaurant manager, secretary, human resource administrator
(5) Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
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One problem is that it might help me better understand the kinds of things I like doing, but it does not really tell me what kinds of things I am good at, or what kind of job I can best earn a living with. I think another option is to take an internship at a company in a field I think I might like and try the job out to see if it is suitable.
2. What could be some problems with this sort of test What other things could you do to help you decide on possible future careers
Yes, I would like to take such a test, because I think it might help me understand what kind of career I am suited to.
1. Would you like to take a career aptitude test Why or why not
Part 02
Learning About Language
Build up your vocabulary
(1) Complete these sentences with words from the reading text. Then write down your own dream career and give reasons.
hydrogen
breast
lawyer
librarian
drawers
Build up your vocabulary
(1) Complete these sentences with words from the reading text. Then write down your own dream career and give reasons.
bounced
bounce
spy
spying
Other words which can be used in both noun and verb forms: profile, code, fry, purse, knit, cage, finance, desert, etc.
Build up your vocabulary
(3) Complete the passage below with the correct forms of the words in the box.
Probably everyone dreams of having a great career, but first let’s _________ what this
means. When thinking about what makes a career great, many ideas may ____________ in your head, such as the desire for money, power, or fame. Different people might have
different opinions about this, but wouldn’t it be kind of greedy to focus on money and fame ____________ on something more meaningful Please close your eyes and think of someone professional and successful. It could be a famous entrepreneur, a great leader, a scientist or an artist, or a teacher who ___________________________ you.
define
bounce around
rather than
had a great influence on
Build up your vocabulary
(3) Complete the passage below with the correct forms of the words in the box.
For me, she is great not just because she was world-famous, but because she made great contributions to mankind. Being a female scientist was much less common in her time, but in spite of this she devoted her life to her career. So I ________________________ that if you want a great career, you need to ________ yourself to something meaningful. I believe all great careers have this ____________.
have come to the conclusion
commit
in common
Review useful structures
(1) Find the following types of sentences in the reading text.
There are many free tests online, so give one a try.
So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now!
As an adult, one of the first questions you are asked when meeting someone new is,"What do you do ".
The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school, before you make any choices about your further education.
The career you have defines your life, and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.
(2) Change these short sentences into long sentences. Pay attention to the connectors you need to use.
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Dreaming to become somebody great is easy, but working to achieve your dream can be quite hard.
2. Dreaming of becoming somebody great is easy. Working to achieve your dream can be quite hard.
Career guidance ought to be included at high school, and the school should also offer a work experience programme.
1. Career guidance ought to be included at high school. The school should also offer a work experience programme.
(2) Change these short sentences into long sentences. Pay attention to the connectors you need to use.
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3. You never know where you’ll be working in the future. Learn as much as possible. Study a foreign language. It is wise to do these things for the sake of your future.
You never know where you'll be working in the future, so learn as much as possible and study a foreign language, because it is wise to do these things for the sake of your future.
(2) Change these short sentences into long sentences. Pay attention to the connectors you need to use.
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4. Social occupations require communicating with people. This often involves helping or providing service to other people.
Social occupations, which often involve helping or providing service to other people, require communicating with people.
5. AI is developing rapidly. Lawyers, teachers, librarians, drivers, and receptionists may find their jobs replaced by AI in the future. Many people believe this to be true.
Many people believe that since AI is developing rapidly, lawyers, teachers, librarians, drivers, and receptionists may find their jobs replaced by AI in the future.
(3) Complete the sentences using what, which, that, who, and how. Then put the sentences into the correct order to make a complete passage.
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what
how
what
which
/what
which
which/that
how
what
which
/that
who
which
what
which
2
4
5
3
6
Part 03
Using Language
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Review useful structures
(1) Find the details of these requirements in the job advertisement, and report your findings to the class.
active and outgoing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming attitude
a good level of English
good organisational and teamwork skills, a passion for Chinese and international culture, experience with animals, good handwriting
Assessing Your Progress
(1) Use the correct forms of the words in the box to complete the following sentences. Then match the sentences with the possible jobs on the right.
geometry
wrist
estate
canal
council
fried
(2) The following is a draft of a guide for high school students. Try to improve it and use long sentences where you think they are required.
(2) The following is a draft of a guide for high school students. Try to improve it and use long sentences where you think they are required.
Make High School Count!
High school may be the most important experience in your life, as you are becoming a young adult and are old enough to take on more responsibilities and make very important choices Some of these choices could greatly affect your life, so try your best to study hard. It doesn't matter whether you will go to a university or college, or whether you will go to a vocational school or start work. What you learn today will benefit you in the future. It will make your dream come true, and so you will need to try your best and prepare. A wise choice is to prepare yourself with a good education so that your time and energy are not wasted. Remember, the knowledge you acquire and the diligent attitude you develop in high school will be invaluable in the real world. Time flies like an arrow! Working hard right now will prepare you well for your life in the future.
Thank You