1、English for Careers2Unit 1 WorkplaceTeaching objectiveAfter studying this unit, the students are able to master the key words and structures, and more importantly, to communicate for the following purposes: understanding workplace fashion trends understanding a code of conduct (of a workplace) havin
2、g internal communication understanding and writing a notice preparing for a party masteringtime managementThe method of approach 1. Discussing, listening, reading, presenting, and roleplaying by the students;2. Explanation and demonstration by the teacher;3. Afterclass research and practice by the s
3、tudents。Unit contentReading A: Workplace Fashion TrendsReading B: Boeing Code of ConductListening Speaking: Having Internal CommunicationWriting: NoticeMiniproject: Preparing for a PartyLearning Strategy: Time ManagementTime requirement: 89 periodsUnit Focusfit in with reputation pros and cons outfi
4、tcompliment for instance casual settingproductive incorporateTeaching proceduresThis unit is arranged for a time span of 8 hours, during which a time limit is suggested for each step. Though its always important to keep a time limit in mind for each activity, a teacher should never stick to a rigid
5、time plan in teaching, but rather follow a more flexible time table when dealing with unexpected inclass occurrences and make necessary adjustments accordingly. Note that not every step suggested here is a must in teaching。 A teacher can make whatever changes he thinks necessary. Hour 1: Course intr
6、oduction 45 minutes Warming-upTask 110 minutesObjective: Ss can identify different rooms in an office. Steps:Ss read Warmingup Task 1。 Get Ss to look at the layout of the office。 Ask Ss to identify different rooms.Give the suggested answers。Suggested answers:B-4 C5 D-3 E-6 F2 G7Task 210 minutesObjec
7、tive: Ss can give directions。 Steps:Ss read Warmingup Task 2。 Get Ss to look at the picture of Task 1。 Ask Ss to work in pairs and tell each other how to find Mike and Jack in the office。 Ask some Ss to report in class. Give the suggested answers。Suggested answers:Go through the reception room to th
8、e hallway. The first room on your left is the multifunction meeting room. Mike is having a meeting there。 Keep going straight along the hallway till you get to the end of it。 Jack is working in the last staff office on your left。New words in Reading A15 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the
9、 new words and expressions, etc。.Steps: Ss listen to the new words and expressions, etc。 Ss read the new words and expressions, etc。Notes: For a class with higher English proficiency, the teacher may follow the following steps: Ss preview the new words and expressions. Ss read the new words and expr
10、essions。 Ss dictate several important new words and expressions。Discussions before Reading A10 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc。.Steps: Ss know something about Reading A。 Ss discuss the following two questions:1. What are the pros and cons of relying on w
11、orkplace fashion trends?2. Before relying on workplace fashion trends, what will you do? Comment briefly on their work。Hours 23: Reading A 45 minutes Language points35 minutesParagraph 1fit in with:to live, work, etc. in an easy and natural way with someone/somethinge。g。Hes never done this type of w
12、ork before; Im not sure how hell fit in with the other people。Our national policy fits in with the changed international situation。reputation: n. the opinion that people have about what someone/something is like, based on what has happened in the paste.g.The school has a good reputation for examinat
13、ion results。He earned the reputation of being a hard worker。Paragraph 2pros and cons:the advantages and disadvantages of somethinge.g。What comment do you have on the pros and cons of studying abroad?We weighed up the pros and cons of starting up our own business.outfit:n. a set of clothes, especiall
14、y one that you wear for a special occasione。g.She was dressed in a white outfit。On the opening ceremony of the sports meet, all of us wore sports outfits.The football team members were wearing orange outfits。compliment:n。 a remark that shows you admire someone/somethinge.g。Thank you very much for yo
15、ur compliment。He knew that he had just been paid a great compliment.She took his acceptance as a great compliment。Paragraph 3for instance:for examplee。g。What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing?His spelling is terrible. For instance, look at this word!For instance, an
16、 electric fire is a relatively expensive method of heating a room.casual:a. informale。g。He was wearing casual clothes, not his school ones。We dont like his casual behavior.Paragraph 4setting: n。 a set of surroundings; the place at which something happense。g。It was the perfect setting for a wonderful
17、 Christmas。People tend to behave differently in different social settings.The old castle would have provided the perfect setting for a horror story.productive:a. producing or achieving a lote.g。Agriculture and industry both grow more productive。There are a lot of productive workers in this factory。P
18、aragraph 6incorporate: v. to include something so that it forms a part of something elsee.g.Many of your suggestions have been incorporated into the plan.We have incorporated all the latest safety features into the design。His picture had been incorporated without his permission into an advertisement
19、.Task 15minutesObjective:Ss can understand the passage and write the correct order。Steps:Ss do Task 1。 Ask Ss to work individually。 Check the answers.Suggested Answers:1。 C 2。 D 3。 B 4。 F 5. E 6。 ATask 25 minutesObjective:Ss can decide whether the following statements are true or false according to
20、the passage.Steps:Ss do Task 2。 Ask Ss to work individually。 Check the answers.Suggested Answers:1. F 2。 F 3. F 4. F 5。 TLanguage lab45 minutes Task 15 minutesObjective:Ss know the spelling and meaning of the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss read Task 1。 Allow Ss 5 minutes to do the ta
21、sk。 Check the answers.KeyKey:1。 J 2. I 3. F 4. H 5. B 6. G7. D 8。 E 9。 A 10。CTask 210 minutesObjective:Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss do Task 2. Ask Ss to work individually。 Check the answers。Answers 1. incorporate 2. hampered 3。 displayed 4. reputation 5. impartially6
22、. abused 7. approve 8. violation 9。 for instance 10。 underlies Task 310 minutesObjective:Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A。Steps: Ss do Task 3. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers。Key: 1。 You can display your companys products if you go to the trade fair.2。 Despite sever
23、e discomfort, she remains actively engaged in helping those in need after the earthquake.3。 We can ensure the safety of the workers if we check the machines carefully.4。 To make sure the plan fits in with our arrangements, you need to have a discussion with him.5. We have to rely on ourselves to sol
24、ve the problem because they are very busy for the moment。 Task 410 minutesObjective: Ss can express ideas in writing using the two models outlined for Task 4.Steps: Read the models to Ss with an explanation if needed. Ss work in pairs。 Check the answers。Key:Model 11。 Before booking a train ticket, y
25、oud better find out if the time suits you.2。 After finishing his paper, he checked his spelling very carefully.3。 He was very sorry for being late for school again。Model 21. What interests the children a lot is that there are many animals in the zoo。2. What she said at the meeting is that the progra
26、m will be put off。3。 What Mr. Li was proud of was that his son won in the match。 Task 510 minutesObjective:Ss can use the vocabulary in Reading A for translation。Steps: Ss work individually or in pairs and translate the sentences。 Ask two Ss to write their translations on the board. Comment briefly
27、on their work with emphasis on the structures of their sentences.Key:1。 All the company rules and regulations must be strictly observed。2。 We should be casual when we stay with these students。3。 The abovementioned are some communication skills that are very useful in an office setting。4. We have a p
28、rofessional team to market our products.5。 Do you know black clothes will be trendy this fall?6。 We would rather rely on ourselves instead of seeking help from others.7. New vehicles must comply with national standards.8。 Some young people in our company may come to seek your advice。Hours 4-5: Liste
29、ning45 minutes Task 15 minutesObjective:Ss can accurately write down the missing information。Script:W: Roy, I shall work out a time to meet with your people to discuss the new project。M: Do you wish everyone in the department to be there? Wilson is on vacation this week。W: It would be best if everyb
30、ody could be there。 When will Wilson come back?M: Next Monday。W: How about sometime next week? M: Let me look at the schedule first. Ill get back to you this afternoon。W: Thank you。KeyKey: 1。 the new project 2. on vacation3. next Monday 4。 the scheduleTask 210 minutesObjective:Ss can decide whether
31、the statements are true or false.Script:M: Hi, Shelly, how are you today?W: Well, I didnt sleep very well last night。 Im having a slight headache now。 M: Im sorry to hear that。 Hope youll be better soon.W: Thanks。 Do you know that a shiftwork system is to be introduced next month?M: Really? How will
32、 we be affected?W: The system will affect everyone in our office。 It will be on a twoshift basis7 a.m。 to 2 p.m., and 2 p。m。 to 9 p。m. M: I wonder which shift Ill be working on.W: Why dont we go and ask the manager?M: I shall wait. Actually it doesnt make any difference which shift I am allocated. K
33、ey:1。 T 2. F 3。 T 4。 F Task 310 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately tick off the items according to the conversation。Script:W: What do you usually wear for work?M: I dont need to meet customers too often, so I usually wear very casual clothes in my office, like jeans and T-shirts。 I feel more relaxe
34、d in that。 W: What do you think of the dressing policies of a company?M: Well, I think formal business clothes should be worn when meeting with customers and clients at scheduled meetings. That gives people a sense of trust and authority。 W: Yes。 By looking neat and smart, well be able to gain the t
35、rust of customers. M: Right。 But at other times, staff can wear business casual clothes。 This includes dress shirts, collared sports shirts, sweaters or skirts。 But shoes should be formal。 I suppose casual sandals and slippers are not suitable in the workplace. W: And I think blue jeans, Tshirts and
36、 shorts are far too casual to be accepted in the office. M: I dont agree on this. I think casual wear brings a sense of freedom in the office and can inspire us in our job. W: Maybe you are right。KeyKey:Task 410 minutesObjective: Ss can understand the conversation and choose the best answer.Script:M
37、: A report says that there has been too much water cooler chat in the company recently。 I dont think Mr。 Blacksmith will be happy when he reads it.W: Well, the boss may not like it, but we do。 Its always relaxing to stay at the water cooler and chat for a while。 It helps to ease the tension from the
38、 workload。M: Yes, I agree. But havent you noticed that some of our workmates are spending too much time chatting around the water cooler?W: You are right。 I guess we need to come back to work once we finish our cup of coffee or tea。 M: I dont want our nice and pleasant water cooler chats to ever get
39、 the boss angry.W: Neither do I。 I think the point is that we keep chatting at the water cooler until it is too long。M: Yes。 Otherwise we might drink too much water and spend a lot of time in the bathroom! W: You bet! Q1: Who is Mr。 Blacksmith?Q2: What does the woman think of the water cooler chat?Q
40、3: Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation?Q4: What are the attitudes of the man and the woman toward the recent water cooler chatting in the company?KeyKey: 1. A 2. B 3。 B 4。 CTask 510 minutesObjective:Ss can find specific information from listening to a passage rela
41、ted to the theme.Script & Key:We all know that communication is the key to a healthy relationship in and out of work。 Dealing with people can be very annoying, because each of us has a different view on life and how things ought to be。 Try your best to speak to your boss, but in a polite and respect
42、ful way。 Always remember that a good job is hard to find and one should be professional under all situations。 Another brilliant way of dealing with your boss is by studying him. Notice the signals he or she sends; pick up on body language as well as spoken language。 Figure out your bosss agenda。 The
43、n, youll be able to read your boss better, understand what he or she is telling you and decide the best course of action。 And dont be afraid to ask your co-workers for help。 Get yourself ready to help in the work, and always look on the positive side of things. If your boss says he or she needs some
44、thing done, dont say, “Thats impossible。” Say, “Im on it.” If you were in your bosss position, wouldnt you want someone telling you that theyre on board and ready to help?Speaking45 minutesTask 645 minutesObjective:Ss are able to practice showing a new colleague around the office (and the other as a
45、 newcomer) with the useful expressions.Steps: Ss read Task 6. Ss work in pairs, oneshowing a new colleague around the office and the other as a newcomer。Key: (Omitted)Hours 6-7: Reading B 45 minutes New words 5 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc.Steps: Ss l
46、isten to the new words and expressions, etc。 Ss read the new words and expressions, etc.Fast reading20 minutesObjective:Ss can comprehend Reading B。Steps: Ss read the passage。 Provide help if needed.Task 1 10 minutesObjective:Ss can decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the passage。Steps: Ss read the passage。 Ss complete the task. Ss compare their work with others。 Select Ss to present their work.KeyKey: 1。 F 2. F 3。 T 4。 F 5. FTask 2 10 minutesObjective:Ss