(共16张PPT)
Unit 1 Looking forwards
Using Language
Listening and speaking – Choices and decisions
At the end of the class, you are expected to:
1. Gain a better understanding on how to make choices and decisions
2. Acquire the basic structure of different tenses and useful expressions about making choices and decisions
3. Talk about how to ask polite questions and give reasons on the topic.
4. Cultivate confidence in making important life decisions and achieving success.
Learning objectives
Life is from birth to death, and the middle is a wide range of choices.
Pre-listening
Jenny: What’s up, Li Ling You look worried.
Li Ling: I’m facing a difficult decision. I’ve been recommended for admission to study physics at my dream university.
Jenny: Congratulations! But what do you mean by a difficult decision I think the course is tailor-made for you!
Li Ling: Well, it sounds wonderful, but I had already decided to take the college entrance exam and apply to the Medical School there. I can’t make up my mind what the right thing to do is.
Jenny: I think it would be a great pity to pass up the opportunity to be admitted without taking the exam.
tailor-made: 特制的;专门设置的;非常合适的
Read the conversation and answer the questions. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
下定决心做某事
放弃机会
Activity 5
Read the conversation and answer the questions. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Activity 5
Li Ling: I know, but I have always wanted to study medicine and become a dentist. Physics is interesting, but it’s not my preferred major.
Jenny: Then why the indecision Go for your preferred major.
Li Ling: But what if I don’t do well enough in the exam to get into the Medical School I’m really having second thoughts.
Jenny: Can you put off making a decision until you’ve spoken to your high school advisor
Li Ling: I have already talked to her. She told me that I must decide what’s right for me now, and then go for it. The problem is I don’t know what is right for me.
Jenny: Well, I wouldn’t reject anything out of hand. Let’s go for lunch. Then we can weigh up the options and try to come to a decision. Let’s put the kettle on.
(对原先的决定)犹豫,产生怀疑
推迟做决定
坚决拒绝任何事情
权衡各种选择
这个谚语还有另一个说法:keep calm and carry on。其实这是一个爱尔兰的谚语,爱尔兰人常说I will put the kettle on。基本意思的确是劝人淡定的。 爱尔兰人和英国人一样,也很爱喝茶,习惯用kettle(茶壶)煮水煲茶。在日常生活中遇到问题时,耐心坐下来,沏一壶好茶,让人暂时放下心中的烦恼,享受一下片刻的宁静,心情放松后,才能更好地有助思考,解决问题。正所谓品茗一盏,所有问题都迎刃而解。这既是一句劝慰人的话,也是一种生活的态度。
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
1 What difficult decision is Li Ling facing
2 What does Jenny suggest to her
3 What would you do when faced with a difficult decision
Activity 5
1 What difficult decision is Li Ling facing
She has to make a choice between studying physics at her dream university, as she has been admitted without taking any exam, and taking the college entrance exam and applying to the Medical School. She can’t make up her mind what the right thing to do is.
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Activity 5
2 What does Jenny suggest to her
Go for her preferred major
Put off making a decision until she has spoken to her high school advisor
Go for lunch & then weigh up the options and try to come to a decision
3 What would you do when faced with a difficult decision
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Activity 5
reject (someone or something) out of hand
To dismiss, deny, or refuse someone or something immediately and without due discussion or consideration.
make up one’s mind
pass up the opportunity
have second thoughts
put off making a decision
reject something/someone out of hand
weigh up the options
权衡选择
下定决心
放弃机会
重新考虑
推迟做决定
未经适当讨论或考虑拒绝某人或某事
indecision:
the state of being unable to decide
= indecisiveness
迟疑不决
Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Activity 5
1 May is ________________________.
2 Jane is _________________________.
3 Paul finds it easy ___________________.
having second thoughts
putting off making a decision
make up his mind
Read the statements and complete the sentences with the expressions in Activity 5.
Activity 6
4 Bill is _____________________________.
5 Amanda wants to ___________________.
6 Jia Ying has decided to ______________________.
rejecting something out of hand
weigh up the options
pass up the opportunity
Read the statements and complete the sentences with the expressions in Activity 5.
Activity 6
It’s crucial for teenagers to develop ________ mature and responsible members of society. In addition to _____________ (participate) in school, a part-time job can also be helpful in this transition. It can help them achieve new accomplishments, learn about society and become _______________ (dependent).
Many ________ (country) now have laws to regulate part-time _____________ (employ) for students. In the UK, for example, the law states that students ________ (age) 15 and 16 __________ to work a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time, and 35 hours per week during school holidays. They are not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
into
participation
more independent
countries
employment
aged
are allowed
What regulations are in place for students doing part-time jobs in the UK
2. Have you ever had a part-time job Why did you do it
Students aged 15 and 16
During term time
≤ 12 hrs/wk
During holidays
≤ 35 hrs/wk
Work time
7 am – 7 pm
Read the passage, fill in the blanks and answer the questions.
Activity 7
Which part-time job would you apply for
Listen to the interview and choose the job Richard applied for.
Activity 8
Listen again and complete the notes.
Why did Richard apply for this job
Because he has always been interested in 1 _____________________.
What did Richard do in his previous holiday
He worked in a youth hostel in Vietnam, 2 _____________________________.
He worked 3 ______________________________ in Bali.
He 4 _______________________________ in Thailand.
Why does Richard believe he is suitable for the job
Because he is a 5__________ and outgoing person, and feels happy when 6__________.
His 7_____________________________ have made him a flexible individual.
8 ______________________________________ is relevant.
Why did Richard do part-time job
Because he 9 ________________________________ his holiday times.
Because the experiences would 10 ___________________________________________.
dealing with people
guiding visitors to local sites
as a lifeguard on the beach
worked selling food at a street stall
friendly
he is working hard to satisfy people
travel experiences
His previous work experience
desires to make the best use of
prepare him for his future college application
Will Richard get the job Why
Activity 9
Interviewer: Thank you for coming today, Richard. Firstly, would you mind telling me why you applied for this position
Richard: Thank you for seeing me. The reason is I’ve always been interested in dealing with people and I think this job will allow me to meet lots of people.
Interviewer: Yes, in this job you will meet plenty of people. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your previous work experience
Richard: I’m in my last year of senior high. In my previous winter and summer holidays, I travelled around Asia and did a few part-time jobs along the way.
Interviewer: I’d be interested to hear more about those jobs, if you wouldn’t mind.
Richard: Of course. In Vietnam I worked for a couple of weeks in a youth hostel, guiding visitors to local sites, and in Bali I acted as a lifeguard on the beach. Then in Thailand I worked selling food at a street stall. That was great fun.
Interviewer: I see. So, may I ask why you think you are qualified for this job
Listening material
Richard: Sure. Firstly, it’s because I am a friendly and outgoing person, eager to talk to people. What makes me happy is working hard to satisfy people. Secondly, I’d say it’s due to my travel experiences. I am a very flexible individual. Also, my previous work experience is relevant to this one.
Interviewer: I see. Now, would you explain why you chose to apply for a part-time job during holiday time
Richard: Certainly. It’s a result of my desire to make the best use of my holiday time to develop my skills. Besides, I’ve made up my mind to major in social studies in college, and the experiences would prepare me for my future college application.
Interviewer: I see. The job requires five hours a day, four days a week. Are you available to work that number of hours
Richard: Definitely.
Interviewer: OK then. Is there anything you’d like to ask about this job
Richard: Yes. May I ask... [fade out]