高三英语Unit1 Careers and skills Reading课件 牛津版选修11.ppt

The road not taken -Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; I should be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. What does Road refer to in the poem? 2. Which road did Robert choose at last?Road refers to choices in ones lifeThe road less traveled by, that is, he chose to be a poet.Careers and skillsSince you are at a crossroads, what do you want to do in the future? Lead-inFirefightersCarpenterArchitectDoctorNurseChefTeacherLawyerBusiness manModelSingerGlamorousBarberDriverShop assistantsCleanerOrdinarySo many jobs to choose from!Questions:1. Whats your ideal job?2. What is the first thing you would consider when choosing your future career: salary, personal interest in the job or anything else? Reading1. What does the author discuss in the article? 2. Which jobs look dull but are actually very important?Read the article quickly and answer the following questions.Fast reading2. Which jobs look dull but are actually very important?Shop assistants, drivers, barbers and cleaners.1. What does the author discuss in the article? Different types of careers and jobs to choose from.Detailed readingWhats the structure of the article?Tip: Pay attention to the first sentence .Structure of the article _ to the themeC_ of jobs :Part (para1)Part (paras2-5)Part (para6)IntroductionDetailed readingpopularunusualC_onclusionategory/ClassificationParas2-3ordinaryPara4Para5Examples and features of _ professionsExamples and features of _ professionsExamples and features of _ professions 1. What is last year of high school a time for? 2. Whats the meaning of “reflection” in the text? A. light turned back B. image in a mirror C. careful thoughts about something 3. What are the three types of jobs the author talks about? Para11. What is last year of high school a time for?A time for hard work and also a time for reflection.2. Whats the meaning of “reflection” in the text? A. light turned back B. image in a mirror C. careful thoughts about something, 3. What are the three types of jobs the author talks about?Popular jobsUnusual jobsEveryday jobsParas2-51. Models and actors spend long hours travelling, and a large number of them are successful.2. To appear attractive, models and actors are always on a diet and suffer a lot from pressure. 3. The author is in favor of ordinary jobs like local grocers and bakers.4. Careers in law or business are popular among young people because people can get a high salary and have a lot of spare time. True or false exerciseF (Only a small number)TF (People have to work long hours)Paras 2-3: Popular professionsT1. What are the unusual jobs mentioned in this paragraph?Para 4: Unusual professions2. Which sentence shows the authors positive attitude toward these unusual jobs?1. What are the unusual jobs mentioned in this paragraph?noise pollution testerbeer tasterPara 4: Unusual professionsfirework display designertesters of amusement park rides2. Which sentence shows the authors positive attitude toward these unusual jobs?All these people love their jobs, which might not be popular, but are interesting regardless.Para 5: Ordinary jobs1. What are the ordinary jobs mentioned in this paragraph ?Shop assistants, drivers, barbers and cleaners.2. Whats the authors attitude towards ordinary jobs?The author is in favor of ordinary careers.1 models ( )2 environmental monitoring officers ( )3 fireworks display designers ( )4 bus drivers ( )5 barbers ( )6 business people ( )7 cleaners ( )10 actors ( )9 shop assistants ( )11 beer tasters ( )8 testers of amusement park riders ( )12 lawyers ( )puuoopopouupAre they popular, unusual or ordinary job? Reading strategyReading for opinion in a text.What attitude do the following sentences express? Negative or positive?1). It does not seem that glamorous now, does it? ( )2). These jobs may not seem very attractive, but they are all important. ( )3). Remember that some glamorous jobs can be rather difficult. ( )4). Some ordinary jobs can be quite important. ( )NPNPConsolidationIntroductionTheme: Discuss the options of jobs available to high school (1) _Categories(3) _ (4) _ Disadvantages(2)_careersModels, actors, lawyers or businessmenThese jobs can be exciting, well-paid or interesting.They can be dull, difficult and people will be under great (5)_ (6)_ jobsPeople (7) _ noise pollution, designing fireworks displays, etcThese jobs are usually (8)_.They might be not popular.(9)_ jobsShop assistants, drivers, cleanersThey benefit our society a lot.They are ordinary and dull.Conclusion To sum up, whatever job you choose, you should (10) _ in mind that all of the jobs are important and help society function well. IntroductionTheme: Discuss the options of jobs available to high school (1) _Categories(3) _ (4) _ Disadvantages(2)_careersModels, actors, lawyers or businessmenThese jobs can be exciting, well-paid or interesting.They can be dull, difficult and people will be under great (5)_ (6)_ jobsPeople (7) _ noise pollution, designing fireworks displays, etcThese jobs are usually (8)_.They might be not popular(9)_ jobsShop assistants, drivers, cleanersThey benefit our society a lot.They are ordinary and dull.Conclusion To sum up, whatever job you choose, you should (10) _ in mind that all of the jobs are important and help society function well. graduatespressureUnusualcheckingkeepinterestingOrdinary/everydayPopularExamplesAdvantages During the last year of high school, you have to start thinking about what kind of job you want to do and whether it is _ to you. Some jobs may appear very exciting but are actually very difficult and boring. In _ these people have to spend long hours travelling, deal with constant _ attention. They are also under huge _ to appear young and beautiful.realitysuitedpressuremediaSummary of Reading In _,some people find more _ jobs that are better suited to their talents and interests. All these people love their jobs, which might not be popular, but are interesting _. Similarly, many ordinary jobs may look dull, but they are as _ as water to our society. These people, who perform such ordinary but _ tasks, allow people to go _ their daily lives.contrastregardlessessentialunusualaboutvital So, when you think about your future career, remember that some _ jobs can be rather difficult and _ some ordinary jobs can be quite important. All of them together, though, help society _.glamorousthatfunction Now, what do you want to do in the future? 2. When thinking about choosing your future job, what will you consider? Talk about jobsSample:W: Hi, Mark. Today we have learnt a lot of jobs. Have you thought about your future career since this is our last year of high school?M: You bet, but I feel a bit confused now. Before, I wanted to be a lawyer/，but then I find the less glamorous aspects of the job. W: Yes, being a lawyer appears to be cool but M: Well, I want to be W: When thinking about choosing your future job, what will you consider? M: My own interest/W: Talk about jobs What do you want to do in the future? 2.When thinking about choosing your future job, what will you consider? Find more information about jobs.Write an essay about your ideal job.Finish the exercise on page94.HomeworkWhatever your job is, the world will be incomplete without you!