professional qualifications
• work for a respected company • have a position of responsibility • have a job security • have a lot of freedom at work • have a job that will take me abroad • not to work overtime
our choices.
Book 3-Unit 5
Watching and Listening
Part one Watch the video clip and fill in the missing information on the table.
Book 3-Unit 5
Watching and Listening
Book 3-Unit 5
Lead-in
Activity 3 Group Work
Work in groups of 4 and look at the following list of jobs. Rank them in order from the most to the least stressful. Please give some reasons for your choices:
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新视野大学英语
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Unit Five
新视野大学英语
These are businesses for the brave.
Book 3-Unit 5
Contents
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Book 3-Unit 5
Lead-in
Activity 2 Pair Work
Use the factors considered when choosing your job and tell your partner about your ideal job. Think about:
• what it involves • qualifications, skills and qualities • advantages and disadvantages
CEO teacher Journalist singer and film star TV host/presenter
policeman musician shop assistant farmer writer
Tip There is no single correct answer to this activity. However, you should be able to explain your choices.
A
B
Good communication skills
postman
Friendly manner
architect
IT skills
soldier
Good team wteacher
enthusiastic
bank clerk
Some skills and qualities will go more than one job. There is Tip no single correct answer—rather, you should try to explain y
Book 3-Unit 5
Lead-in
For reference Most people work because they need to earn a salary, but money is not the only motivation or reason why people work. People get job satisfaction from different factors, such as social interaction with colleagues. Status, that is your professional position, and achievement, doing something well, can be important…
Part one Watch the video clip and fill in the missing information on the table.
Book 3-Unit 5
Matching Game
Below is a list of skills and qualities that employers look for.
There is also a list of job titles. Can you match A to B?
Discuss with your partners.
Factors considered when choosing your job
• enjoy my job • like the people I work with • have an excellent salary • receive training • find the work stimulating • have a motivating boss • have the opportunity to take
➢ Lead-in ➢ Matching Games ➢ Watching and Listening ➢ Acting It Out ➢ Talking about It ➢ Fun Time ➢ Oral Assignment
Lead-in
Activity 1 Pair Work
Look at the survey below, then choose five factors which are important for you. Compare them with your partner’s: