Module 11 Unit 2 Getting a job
Reading
Teaching aims:
After learning the reading part, the students will be able to:
1. have a basic understanding of the procedures of an interview;
2. have a good knowledge of what to do before, during and after an interview;
3. use effective methods learn useful phrases and words in the text.
Important and difficult points:
1. Help Ss gain some knowledge about job interviews.
2. Help them learn some language points.
Teaching methods:
1. Improve the students’ reading comprehension.
2. Practice to get the students to master what they’ve learnt.
3. Discussion to make every student work in class.
Teaching aids:
1. the multi-media
2. the blackboard.
Thoughts on the design:
该文主要从面试前、面试中和面试后向学生介绍如何应对面试的相关知识。文章结构清晰，语言难度、话题贴近实际生活。通过在welcome to the unit中的初步学习，学生对此类话题已不再陌生且颇感兴趣。文章分析主要围绕面试前后中三个阶段展开，并通过看图说话法帮助学生运用所学面试知识指出图片中人物的错误做法。最后主要通过paraphrase等练习帮助学生掌握文中地道的英语表达。
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 lead in
1. Predict the content of the text according to the title.
2. Invite students to share some tips for an interview before further learning the text.
[Explanation]
因为文章标题十分清楚地概括了该文的主旨大意，从题目上入手导入文章可激活学生原有的对于面试的一些相关知识，并且可以培养学生猜测文章内容的能力。
Step 2 comprehend the passage
1. Go through paragraph 1 to 2 quickly and then underline and analyze the key sentence in Para 2.
(Before we go any further, it’s important to make sure you understand what an interview is and why it’s arranged.)
2. Encourage student to find two questions in the topic sentence and answer them.
(An interview is a talk between an employer and a potential employee. Via the interview, the interviewer can assess the interviewee to see whether he or she is suitable for the position, while the candidates can find out more about the job and the company, and ask themselves, ‘Is it right for me?’)
3. Find key phrases in Para 3.
(three parts)
4. Read the rest of the passage carefully and summarize what to do at the different three stages of an interview.
Before the interview (preparation) (2-6)
During the interview(7-10)
After the interview (11)
1.collect information from the website
2.Prepare for possible questions
3 be confident
4 be dressed smartly
?Be on time
Be enthusiastic
Make eye contact
Use body language
Listen carefully
Show your interest in the job
?Follow the interview up by writing a thank-you letter
[Explanation]
因为该文结构较清晰，寻找总起性段落的中心句可以帮助学生清楚知道该段大意并理清该文的文章结构。填表活动旨在培养学生高度概括各段所给的面试建议，戒掉学生照搬原文的坏习惯。
Step 3 Consolidations
Observe the pictures and encourage students to point out what wrong things have been done for an interview.
(The two persons, especially the person should be dressed smartly instead of wearing a jacket, boots and extremely short top wear. When going for an interview, a lady can use some hairpins or styling wax to keep her hair neat and tidy. The young lady’s hair style is too fashionable and unique. People in the rest of the three pictures all have used wrong body languages. When interviewed, a person should not keep their arms or legs crossed, which is very rude and arrogant behavior, nor could he sink into a chair. Instead, he should keep his back straight to give the interviewer an impression of confidence and politeness)
[Explanation]
在全面了解了文章的内容和结构后，及时的复习十分重要。考虑到学习的趣味性，此处设计看图指错的活动可以让学生在轻松的氛围中达到巩固文章重点内容的效果。
Step 4 Language points
1. Replace the red part in each sentence with phrases from the passage.
(1) You won’t have to answer questions without careful consideration during the interview. (answer questions off the top of your head)
(2) Don’t worry about feeling nervous before the interview.
(having butterflies in your stomach)
(3) So gentlemen, make sure you’ve used your electric shaver or razor to shave your beards off. (give yourself a good shave)
(4) Smile when you shake hands with the interviewer and look directly at him without fear. (look him in the eye)
(5) Making eye contact is one of the quickest ways of establishing a close connection with another person.
(making a bond )
(6) You should do more things after the interview like writing to the company.
(follow the interview up by)
(7) It can also give you the advantage over other potential employees.
(give you the edge over other candidates)
(8) If you follow the advice I’ve given you today, achieving success in an interview is a piece of cake.
(landing an interview is as easy as pie)
2. Guess the meaning of the word “roundabout” in different context to master its different meanings.
(1) She asked him, in a roundabout way, if he would help her with her homework.
(用一种委婉的方式)
(2) He took a roundabout route home to avoid the rush hour traffic.
(绕了个远路)
3. Finish exercise A1, A2 on workbook to apply the newly-learnt word in different context.
[Explanation]
高三下学期的词汇主要以以旧带新为主，通过英语替换英语可以培养学生的英语思维。个别新词也是以语境猜测词意到语境应用新词为主，不提倡对单词使用和搭配过度深挖。
Feedback:
I. 根据要求将下列句子翻译成英文
1. 你必须记住，这次考试会影响到你的最后成绩。(bear/keep sth. in mind)
You must bear/keep in mind that the exam will have an effect on your final result.
2. 如果钱还有剩余，就全归你了。（be left over）
If there is any money left over, you can keep it for yourself
3.酒后驾驶使他付出了昂贵的代价,他的余生将在轮椅上度过。（an arm and a leg, end up doing）
Drunk driving cost him an arm and a leg, and he ended up spending the rest of his years on a wheel chair.
4. 我们每个人都会犯错误，但事后所做的事情却不一样。（commit，make a difference）
Every one of us will commit a mistake, but what we do next makes a difference.
II. 单项填空
1. We thought they had come to repair the phone, but ___________, they were thieves.
A．in addition B．in vain C．in future D．in reality
2. He was thinking about it when a thought ___________ into his mind.
A．went B．came C．flashed D．hit
3. Father was seriously ill, so a doctor must be __________ in no time.
A. sent in B. sent for C. sent up D. sent away
4. Can you ___________ what that object is on the other side of the valley?
A. make up for B. make a difference C. make sense of D. make up for
5. – Bill, can I get you anything to drink?
-- __________.
A. You are welcome B. No problem
C. I wouldn’t mind a coffee. D. Doesn’t matter.
6. – It looks heavy. Can I give you a hand?
-- __________.
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, my pleasure. C. No, never mind. D. Yes, I do.
7. – It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
-- That’s right. __________.
A. Something is better than nothing. B. Many hands make light work.
C. The sooner begun, the sooner done. D. The world is our oyster.
8. – My name is Jonathan. Shall I spell it for you?
-- __________.
A. If you don’t mind B. Not at all C. Take it easy D. Nice to meet you
9. My wife bought a mink coat that _______________.It was expensive.
A. held firm B. had butterflies in my stomach
C. It’s a piece of cake D. cost an arm and a leg
Exercises after class:
1．The good thing about children is that they ______ very easily to new environments.
A．adapt B．appeal C．attach D．apply
2．Eventually，the President had to leave office______ public pressure in order to ease the tension of the situation.
A．in favor of B．in response to C．in return for D．in honour of
3．The teacher stressed again that the students should not ______ any important details while retelling the story.
A．bring out B．let out C．leave out D．make out
4．John thought he had to make a great ______ on his new boss on the first day at work，so he dressed smartly.
A．effect B．presentation C．impression D．interview21世纪教育网
5．Busy as they are，parents should______ at least two hours every week to spend with their children.
A．set about B．set out C．set aside D．set off
6．—Does that make any ______？
—Yes，it matters a great deal.
A．money B．sense C．difference D．trouble
7．Do you believe living in the ______ now is better than living in the ______ cities?
A．suburb；urban B．rural；urban C．rural；suburb D．suburban；urban
8．For some students，applying for an overseas school is a way for them to avoid China's college entrance examination，which to a large extend will bring them failure ______ success.
A．more than B．other than C．less than D．rather than
9．My English teacher's humor was ______ make every student burst into laughter.
A．so as to B．such as to C．such that D．so that
10．During the war there was a serious lack of food.It was not unusual that even the wealthy families had to ______ bread for days.
A．eat up B．give away C．do without D．deal with
11．Unfortunately he fell ill，and it ______ that he couldn't make it to class the next day.
A．reported B．said C．guessed D．followed
12．—Why did you ______ the third paragraph of the composition?
—Because I think it was off the point.
A．make out B．put out C．leave out D．figure out
13．These tax laws，which are intended for domestic(国内的) companies，do not ______ to foreign companies.
A．contribute B．lead C．apply D．fit
14．It took ______ building supplies to construct these energy-saving houses.It took brains，too.
A．other than B．more than C．rather than D．less than
15．—Sorry I made a mistake again.
—______.Practice more and you'll succeed.
A．Never mind B．Certainly not C．Not at all D．Don't mention it
参考答案：
1. A
提示：考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于孩子们来说比较好的是他们能够非常容易适应新的环境。adapt to “适应”；appeal to “呼吁，使感兴趣”；attach to “粘贴”；apply to “申请”。所以答案为A项。
2. B
提示：句意：最后，面对公众的压力，为了缓解紧张的形势，总统只好辞职。 根据题意，此处选in response to表示“作为对……的回应”。 in favor of “赞同”；in return for“作为……的回报”；in honour of “为向……表示敬意”。
3. C
提示： 本题考查动词短语。句意：老师进一步强调让学生们在复述故事时不要漏掉任何重要的细节。bring out“阐述；使明白”；let out“发出；泄露(秘密等)”；leave out“遗漏”；make out “理解；辨认出”。
4. C
提示：make a great impression on sb.“给某人留下很好的印象”。
5. C
提示：句意：父母再忙每周也要抽出至少两个小时的时间陪着孩子。set aside此处表示“留出”，符合题意。set about “着手”；set out “开始，出发”；set off “出发，引起”。
6. C
提示：make a difference意为“有作用，有影响”。make money “赚钱”；make sense “有道理，有意义”；make trouble “捣乱”。
7. A
提示：句意：你认为现在住在郊区比住在城里更好吗？suburb n．“郊区”，suburban adj.“郊区的”；urban adj.“城市的”；rural adj.“乡村的”。第一空用名词，第二空要用形容词。
8. D
提示：考查短语辨析。句意：对于一些学生来说，申请一所海外学校是逃避中国高考的一个办法，这在很大程度上将给他们带来失败而不是成功。rather than “而不是”。
9. B
提示：句意：我的英语老师的幽默就是如此(好笑)以至于使每一个同学都哈哈大笑。such as(to do，that)“到如此程度， 如此……以至于……(正式或文学用语)”。A项只能作目的状语，不能作表语。C、D项引导从句。
10. C
提示：句意：战争期间严重缺乏食物，甚至富裕的家庭也只好连续几天不吃面包而勉强度日，这种情况很普遍。do without表示“没有……而勉强应付”。eat up “吃光”；give away “捐赠”；deal with “处理，对付”。
11. D
提示：句意：不幸的是他病了，然后第二天就没法去上学了。根据题意与结构，此处用followed表示“接下来，随之”。
12. C
提示：句意：——你为什么删掉了这篇作文的第三段？——因为我觉得它跑题了。leave out 表示“删除”，符合题意。make out “识别，辨认出”；put out “伸出，生产”；figure out “计算出，解决”。
13. C
提示：句意：这些法律针对的是国内的公司，不适用于外国公司。apply to 此处表示“适合，适应”。A项表示“贡献，促成”；B项与to搭配，表示“导致，通向”；D项表示大小、形状吻合，且不与to连用。
14. B
提示：句意：建造这些节能房屋不仅需要建筑材料，也需要动脑筋。A项意为“不是，除了”；B项意为“不仅仅，超过”；C项意为“而不是”；D项意为“少于”。
15. A
提示：本题考查交际用语。此处是对Sorry的应答，应在A、C项之间选择。根据题意可以看出，答话人是在宽慰对方，所以A项(不要紧)更符合语境。Not at all多用于对方给自己造成不便或带来损害而道歉时的应答语，不合此处语境。Certainly not多用于回答Would/Do you mind...；Don't mention it 用于回答Thank you。
课件9张PPT。M11 Unit 2 ReadingTips for Job InterviewUnit 2课件描述：
本课件第4张引导学生从标题猜测文章内容，并激活学生原有的面试相关知识。课件第5到6张帮助学生对面试定义，面试步骤，面试功能进行详细理解。第6张中的表格填空，要求学生能对各阶段的面试建议做出高度性概括，而不是照抄原文。第7张设计的是看图指错活动，可帮助学生轻松复习课文重点内容。第8到第10为语言点的学习。Tips for Job Interview SuccessFrom the title, can you predict what this lecture transcript is about?
If you are supposed to give tips for an interviewee, what will you suggest?Scanning: Para 1-21. Please underline the key sentence in Para 2
Before we go any further, it’s important to
make sure you understand
what an interview is and why it’s arranged.
A talk between an employer and a potential employeeThe interviewer can assess the interviewee to see whether he or she is suitable for the position.
The interviewee can find more about the job to see whether the job is right for him or her.Scanning: Para 31. How many parts does the interview process have? Which part
is the most important part?
2. Please write out what you should do at the different three stages. (Please use phrases)
1. Collect information
from the website.
2. Prepare for possible
questions.
3. Be confident.
4. Be dressed smartly.Be on time.
Be enthusiastic.
Make eye contact.
Use body language.
Listen carefully.
Show your interest in the job.
Follow the interview up by writing a thank-you letter.Observe the pictures and point out what wrong things they have done.Replace the red part with phrases from the passage. 1. You won’t have to answer questions without careful consideration during the interview.
2. Don’t worry about feeling nervous before the interview
3. So gentlemen, make sure you’ve used your electric shaver or razor to shave your beards off.
4. Smile when you shake hands with the interviewer and look directly at him without fear.
5. Making eye contact is one of the quickest ways of establishing a close connection with another person.
6. You should do more things after the interview like writing to the company.
7. It can also give you the advantage over other potential employees.
8. If you follow the advice I’ve given you today, achieving success in an interview is a piece of cake.roundaboutGuess the different meaning of “roundabout” in two sentences.
1. she asked him, in a roundabout way, if he would help her with her homework.
2. He took a roundabout route home to avoid the rush hour traffic.the roundaboutUse phrases of “roundabout” to complete the following contexts.1. Glancing at his watch again and again, the host talked with the guests impatiently. The host ______________________________________
___
2 There is a shortcut between Tom’s home and Bob’s home. However, in order to pick up Mom, Tom has to ____________________________________
was urging the guests to leave in a roundabout way.take a roundabout route to Bob’s home.
