Unit 4Ⅰgreeting and transition; leading students to learn the goals of this unitIn this unit, you will:·first listen and then talk about living on your own-dependent experiences·read about students’ self·write about your first job interview·practice reading skills: review and recall·practice for consistency in the use of verb-tenses·learn how to fill in a bank account form·visit culture salon about career services·goal checkingⅡlisten and talk(1)listen to the tape and finish the blank filling on page 66(2)look at these pictures, work with your partner and take turns to start the conversation(3)useful expressions and language pointsDialogue 1 Working as a SalespersonWhat is the main idea of dialogue one (one sentence)?Key words and patterns:Have you ever worked part-time?I worked after…and during…for minimum wageWhat kind of job did you do?I worked at…I brewed coffee…and worked as…I have remembered the pride I felt…Dialogue 2 Working as a TutorWhat is the main idea of dialogue two (one sentence)?Key words and patterns:Where are you heading?…to help Tom with…．That must be fun!… be curious and eager to learn…　… enjoy working…Which do you prefer, to work as…or…？a.part-time e.g. do you have a part-time job in your spare time?b.talk about e.g. what are you talking about?c.pay for e.g. please pay for this skirt.d.in a hurrye.be curious to do somethingf.be eager to do somethingⅢ Read and ExplorePassage AM arcela’s and Explore(1)think about ita.Do you have any working experience? What kind of work do you think you wouldenjoy?b.Where did the author go? What did the author do and how did she enjoy her workexperience there?c.What main lessons did the author learn from her time abroad?(2) some information about the texta. When did Marcela decide to experience living abroad and when did she actually go to liveabroad?b. How did Marcela’s motives and actions differ from her classmates’？c. Why did Marcela say that it was pretty scary when she arrived in London?d. When did Marcela have her first interview and how many did she have altogether?e. For whom did Marcela work and for how long did she work there?f. What did Marcela think of her experience working in London? Would she recommend itto others?(3) related informationBUNAC (British Universities North American Club)Bank HolidayMerrill Lynch International Bank·BUNAC (British Universities North American Club)Working adventures WORLDWIDEWork-travel programs for students and young peopleBUNAC (British Universities North American Club)It is a program from the USA. BUNAC currently offers US students and young peoplework/travel programs to Britain, Australia, New Zealand, etc. Each participating countryoffers a unique insight into life in a completely new culture and a chance to spend extendedtime working and traveling overseas. US students can work anywhere in Britain for up to sixmonth at any time during the year and explore the whole of the UK while they are there.Bank HolidayA holiday of national importance such as Christmas or New Year’s Day when banks and some other businesses are closed (altogether there are 8-10 of these per year in the UK)Merrill Lynch International BankA very large international company which specializes in a variety of financial servicessuch as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, credit cards, and checking accounts. It has offices in 38countries.(4) the main idea of the text and each paragraph(5) notes to the text1. I decided early in my college years that I wanted to experience living abroad beforeentering the "real world." (Para 1)Shortly after I entered college I made the decision that I should not find a job after graduation. I would first go and live in a foreign country for a while.2. During my senior year, while most of my friends were interviewing for "real world"jobs, I was investigating how I could go work in a different country. (Para 1)During the last year of my 4 years at college, most of my classmates were looking for jobsand having interviews while I was asking for information about how I could go and work ina foreign country.3. At the early stage of my inquiry I was pretty open about where to go and what kind ofwork to undertake. (Para 1)When I first asked about the possibility of experiencing living abroad, I didn’t have aspecific idea as to where to go and what kind of work to take, and would consider almostanything that looked attractive.4. The day after I arrived, I experienced my first British holiday-a Bank holiday, a nationalholiday where everything is closed for the day. (Para 3)Bank Holiday is a holiday of national importance such as Christmas or New Year’s Day when banks and some other businesses are closed (altogether there are 8-10 of these per yearin the UK)5. It wasn’t until my third day that I visited the BUNAC office and went through orientation.(Para 3)On the third day I visited the BNUAC office and had a formal process of learning aboutmy new circumstances.6. I was most scared about finding a job since my financial resources were running low and Ineeded to get a paycheck soon. (Para 3)I was not sure and thus worried if I could find a job but I needed a job badly because Ihad very little money left and no easy way to get any.7. It was easy to adjust to life in London. And there is so much to see that after 6 monthsexploring I probably covered only half of what I intended. (Para 5)It was easy to make the changes needed to live in London. After staying there for 6months, I probably visited and did only half of the places and activities I had initiallyintended.8. Most of my coworkers were British so I feel like I really got to know and learn the Britishculture through such a huge aspect of a British person's daily life. (Para 6)Living in London where most of my coworkers were English, I felt as though I really gotto know and learn about quite a bit about English culture.(6) language points1. adjust to:to make necessary changes in order to make right or make suitable for aparticular purpose or situatione.g.Some people from small towns have trouble adjusting to the fast pace of urban life.?After the kids become grown-ups the parents must adjust to having fewer people inthe house.2. choose from:to pick out or select (sb. / sth. that one prefers or considers the best, mostsuitable, etc.) from a number of alternatives.?Students have many different majors to choose from.?Drivers have many different brands of cars to choose from.3. cover:to include (sth.); deal with; travel (a certain distance)?he class covered only half of what the teacher intended?Our trip covered only half of what the tour guide intended.4. experience:v. to suffer, feel, or know n. knowledge or skill which comes from practicerather than from books, or the gaining of it.?I experienced my first British holiday.?You have the chance to gain valuable work experience.?He experienced great difficulty in getting a visa to leave the country.?I know from my own experience how difficult this kind of work can be.5. get to learn / know:become familiar with?After you get to know him, you will find that he’s really quite nice.?You’ll get to know and like the city more after you’ve lived here for a while.In the end… it happens to be ...6. It turns out that…：?It turned out that the person seated next to me on the train was one of my old friends.?It turned out that my new job was much easier than I expected.7. learn about:get to know about, become informed of?I like reading historical stories because I learn about the lives that people led long ago.?How did you learn about our product?8. not hesitate for a second to do sth:to do sth. readily and enthusiastically.?I would not hesitate for a second to go back to London if I have another chance.?I would not hesitate for a second to send my best students to your college.9. open:not completely decided?Let’s leave it open.?Try to keep an open mind on the subject until you have heard all the fact.10. orientation:an introduction, as a tour, that helps one to adjust to new surroundings orintroductory instruction concerning a new situation?The university required that all new students arrive early for a ten-minute orientation to the library facilities.?In many companies the orientation of new employees is the duty of the training office.11. participate in:be involved in?It’s good for students to participate in a variety of activities.?Some people are too shy to participate in karaoke.12. run low: not much left?The gasoline in the c ar’s tank was running low.?I was very tired and my energy was running low.13. undertake:to take up or accept ( a duty or piece of work, esp. one that is difficult or needs effort.)?She undertook the responsibility for the changes.?The lawyer undertook the case without a fee.(7) summary of the textSummarize the passage using the tips below.The heroine in the article:MarcelaThe idea she had in mind:experiencing living abroad before entering the real worldThe program she entered:BUNACThe country she chose:EnglandThe work she got:as an office clerk in Merrill Lynch International BankThe benefits of entering the program:a) got to learn the cultureb) had an economical way to live and work in another countryc) gained valuable work experience and internationalized her resumeReference SummaryThe student in the article decided to find a temporary job in another country before startingher career in her home country. So she entered a well-known program to place students insuch jobs. After arriving in London, England she had to find a place to live and prepare tofind a job. The program helped her but she had to do most of it on her own. After threeinterviews she accepted a job in an international bank and stayed there for six months. Thisgave her valuable work experience, improved her resume, and exposed her to a foreignculture, it also helped her develop the confidence to make other good decisions in the future.(8) check the answers from page 72 to page 74(9) homework :translation on page 73Ⅳpassage B(1) read through the text quickly and get the main idea of each paragraph(2) read the text again and finish the multiple choice question on page 77(3)related informationFor Chinese students this may mean leaving home to attend college. Elsewhere, however,this may not provide enough independence to satisfy student desires for freedom fromparents or other types of control.After all, colleges and dormitories have many rules and restrictions, such as limitations onwhen and where one can study. Noise and lack of privacy are additional complaints ofdormitory residents everywhere. American students, in particular, are often eager to moveoff campus as soon as they can. This may occur as early as the sophomore year at mostAmerican colleges.(4)language points1. appropriate:adj. correct or suitable.?At an appropriate moment I’ll offer the visitors some coffee.2. assign:to give someone a particular job or make them responsible for a particular personor thing.?I’ve been assigned the job of looking after the new students.3. creative:1) having the ability to produce new and original ideas, results, etc.?He came up with a really creative solution to the problem.?I enjoy my job, but I’d like to do something more creative.2) very imaginative and good at making things, painting, etc.?You’re creative to make so fashionable clothes on your own.4. at the same time1) in the same moment2) in spite of the fact; even though?The two runners reached the finish line at the same time.?John did pass the test, at the same time, he did not know the subject very well5. do one’s duty:t o do sth. either because that is part of one’s job or because it is morally right that one should do?There are bookcases that do duty as room dividers.6. fail to do:be unsuccessful in (sth.)?The letter failed to arrive.?The report fails to mention the real cost of this experiment.7. have trouble:to have difficulty. It can be followed either by “doing sth” or “in doing sth?Did you have much trouble(in) dealing with the problem?8. in addition:used when adding another fact to what has already been mentioned.?Aunt Mary gave us sandwiches for our picnic and a bag of cookies in addition.9. keep up with:rise at the same rate (as sth.); inform oneself or learn about (the currentevents)?He studied very hard so that he could keep up with his classmates.10. lead to:to cause; to have as a result?To be blind to this will lead to the gravest error.?What do you think lead to his doom?11. make one’s own decision:to decide by onesel?They said they would not make their final decision until the election result came out.12. make use of:use or benefit from sth. or sb.?Almost every student today can make use of a computer.?The teacher told them that they had to make good use of their time.13. think about it:to say that you are aware of sth. when you consider a fact or subject?This chapter is important, so you should think about it as you read further.?He thought about taking up a part-time job during the summer vacation.:。