新视野大学英语视听说教程2第三版BOOK2UNIT6.pptx
come up with a money-making idea4Learning objectivestalk about jobs and working experiences1identify examples in speeches and conversations2express likes or dislikes3第1页/共61页Opening upLook at the pictures and match A-J to the jobs 1-10._ 1 chef(厨师)_ 2 teacher_ 3 soldier_ 4 electrician_ 5 accountant(会计师)_ 6 vet(兽医)_ 7 lawyer_ 8 architect_ 9 estate agent(房地产经纪人)_10 plumberFE CHABJGID第2页/共61页Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing第3页/共61页Listening to the worldSharingSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about different kinds ofjobs people do,their job locations,as well as thebest and worst things about these jobs.2Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.1)a researcher2)gets too busy3)relax4)flat第4页/共61页Listening to the world3Watch Part 2 and check the true statements.SharingSharing6CA12B34D5EF第5页/共61页Listening to the world4Watch Part 3 and match the statements.SharingSharing123456DECABF第6页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing AListening to the worldWhats the worst thing about her job?Answer:_The worst thing about her job is that it can get very stressful.1第7页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing BListening to the worldWhat hurts him a lot?Answer:_Seeing that people who are very poor and very sad dont have much opportunity and can do little about it hurts him a lot.2第8页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing CListening to the worldWhats the worst thing about his job?Answer:_The worst thing about his job is the(long)hours he works.3第9页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing DListening to the worldWhy is it hard for him to make plans sometimes?Answer:_He never knows what hes gonna be doing from one day to the next,so sometimes itshard to make plans.4第10页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing EListening to the worldWhat does he dislike about his job?Answer:_What he dislikes about his job is being away from his family.5第11页/共61页5Watch Part 4 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharing F Listening to the worldWhat disadvantages does he think his job has?Answer:_He thinks spending a lot of time outside of the UK has its disadvantages.6第12页/共61页Cultural NotesUniversity College London It is a public research university founded in 1826.It became one of the founding colleges of the University of London in 1836.It is a multidisciplinary(含有多种学科的)university with an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research across the academic spectrum(范围).It is one of the two top universities in the UK for the number of professors and has one of the best academic(大学教师)to student ratios in the UK.It is regarded as one of the worlds most prestigious(有声望的)universities.Listening to the world第13页/共61页Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.1 What are the pros and cons of the work of accountants?SharingSharingThe good thing of being an accountant is that the job offers a very good salary and benefits and excellent job security.The bad thing is that it has a high potential for human error and the tasks involved are usually boring.第14页/共61页Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.2 What are the pros and cons of the work of lawyers?SharingSharingThe benefits of being a lawyer are that lawyers are respected,and are usually paid a good salary.Besides,the work of lawyers is not repetitive,and they can meet different clients and different situations.The downsides of being a lawyer are lawyers usually live a stressful life.They often have to work long hours and meet strict deadlines,and even worse they may sometimes be confronted with threats or actual violence.第15页/共61页Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.3 What are the pros and cons of the work of salesperson?SharingSharingThe pros of being a salesperson include flexibility,potentially unlimited income and opportunities to meet many different people.While the cons include irregular income,unpredictable schedule,demanding expectations,and constant pressure.第16页/共61页Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.4 What are the pros and cons of the work of doctors?SharingSharingThe good thing of being a doctor is that doctors are very respectable and usually have a decent salary.The bad thing is that the job requires a long process to acquire a license,and doctors usually work long hours and have a great deal of responsibility.第17页/共61页Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing第18页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listenI hate those nine-to-five jobs.I want flexibility in working time so as to better meet my individual and business needs.1 flexible hoursWhat I look for in a job is flexible working hours.第19页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listenI wont worry about becoming unemployed.A job with a low level of security may result in low morale and excessive stress,thus affecting my overall work performance.2 stabilityWhen I look for a job,what I expect most is job security.第20页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listenIt refers to the proper division of time and energy between work and the other important aspects of life.It will make me feel I am paying attention to all the important factors in my life,and thus gives me a sense of achievement and satisfaction.But if not,I will feel stressed and unhappy.3 good work-life balanceI regard a good work-life balance as the most important thing.第21页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listen4 chances of promotionIt can give me a chance to develop my skills,and have potential room for me to advance in my career.I expect the company or organization I work for to offer necessary training and chances.I have strong ambition about my career and I want to achieve professional success.第22页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listen5 a good salary and benefitsThey are the biggest motivation for me to work hard and also the best way to prove that my good work is recognized and rewarded.At least I expect I am paid enough to meet my needs,and paid fairly in comparison to others.The salary and benefits are the most important factors that I will take into consideration.第23页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listen6 interesting job tasksI prefer tasks that are interesting and challenging.Repetitive and boring tasks will only make me lose interest or motivation in my job.When I look for a job,I will consider what job tasks I am supposed to complete.第24页/共61页Listening to the world1Work in groups and discuss.ListeningListeningBEFORE you listen7 a good bossA good boss is honest,compassionate,fair,hard-working,and understanding.A good boss always keeps an open door,lends an ear to employees,and never let good work go unnoticed.A good boss will make employees feel appreciated,recognized and valued.When I look for a job,a good boss is a very important factor that will affect my decision.第25页/共61页Culture NotesIcelandIt is an island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean.With sparkling glaciers(冰川)lying across its beautiful mountainranges and abundant hot geysers(间歇喷泉)providing heat for many of the countrys homes and buildings,it is a land of vivid contrasts of climate,geography,and culture.Listening to the world第26页/共61页Listening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsListening for examplesExamples are often used to help explain unfamiliar or difficult concepts,making them easier for the listener to understand and remember.Expressions for giving examplesI have been to many countries.For example,I have been to Russia,Canada,Mexico,and Spain.Hes a greedy boy.Yesterday,for instance,he ate all our biscuits!Many people,like my family,call me Jim.I like sports,such as football,basketball,and swimmingincluding by way of illustration,.A classic/well-known example of this is.第27页/共61页Listening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsAdditional Tips X is a good example/illustration of.X illustrates this point/shows this point clearly.This can be illustrated briefly by.The evidence of X can be clearly seen in the caseHyponyms(下义词)Furniture:table,chair Europe:the United Kingdom Animal:cat,dog Fruit:banana,pear 第28页/共61页Listening to the world2 Listen to the conversation and complete the table.ListeningListeningWHILE you listen1)a free bus ride2)a dentist3)watch films4)Lunch5)a cheap6)take your dog7)a surprise holiday8)free coffee9)bring their children10)a party11)free drinks12)go fishing13)all the fish第29页/共61页Listening to the world3 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningListening AFTER you listen1 Which way of motivating staff do you like most?Why?I like the methods adopted by Google most.Because one of the benefits Google offers is a cheap massage,which is my favorite form of relaxation.第30页/共61页Listening to the world3 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ListeningListening2 If you were a boss,what would you do to motivate your staff?If I were the boss,I would offer free daycare for children,in addition to benefits such as free lunches,free drinks and paid holidays.But most importantly,I would create a healthy company culture to motivate the staff.AFTER you listen第31页/共61页Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing第32页/共61页Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingViewingBEFORE you view1 Why did the man get fed up with his life?Every day there was a lot of traffic on the roads and the commute to work took a long time.He wasnt happy with his work-life balance.第33页/共61页Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingViewingBEFORE you view2 In what ways do you think the mans life has been“transformed”?His life has been transformed by living in another country and commuting to work by taking cheap flights.Now he doesnt have to get stuck in traffic jams anymore.He has a completely different lifestyle.第34页/共61页Listening to the world2 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ViewingViewing1 How do people usually commute to work or school in your city?People usually commute to work or school by walking on footriding a biketaking the bustaking the subwaytaking a taxidriving a car.BEFORE you view第35页/共61页Listening to the world2 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.ViewingViewing2 What problems do most commuters have?The biggest problem is the rush hour traffic.Commuters who take a taxi or drive a car often find themselves sitting in endless traffic jams.Commuters who take the bus or take the subway often have to squeeze themselves into already overcrowded buses or trains.So commuting has become a big headache and a source of stress for many commuters.BEFORE you view第36页/共61页Listening to the world3Read the paragraphs.Then watch the video clip and fill in the blanks.ViewingViewingWHILE you viewMore and more British people are fed up of 1)_ on packed commuter trains or tired of being sat in endless traffic queues.Some of them choose to 2)_ and commute to their jobs in Britain.They are Britains dream commuters.Its 3)_ in Europe and budget flights that are changing the way they live.traveling to worklive abroadcheap houses第37页/共61页Listening to the world3Read the paragraphs.Then watch the video clip and fill in the blanks.ViewingViewingWHILE you viewJustin Saunders is part of Britains dream commuters.He runs 4)_ near Reading.At the end of the working week,he flies from Gatwick to his house in a village in southwest France,an hours drive from Toulouse Airport and over 700 miles from his Hampshire office.When he books the flights early enough,he pays something like 5)_ for a return ticket.He and his family decided to move to France for the better 6)_.They were fed up with the commuting and 7)_.an online map company38 poundsquality of lifethe traffic第38页/共61页Cultural NotesBudget flightIt is a flight that seeks to provide flight service at low cost,sometimes undercutting traditional airlines by more than 50 percent.It seeks to cut costs by providing“meal options”,which means extra charge for food rather than an included meal service,and using“first come,first served”seating,which means that seats go to whomever takes them first.Listening to the world第39页/共61页Listening to the world4 Work in pairs and discuss the questions ViewingViewingAFTER you view1 What do you think of Britains dream commuters?I think Britains dream commuters have made a wise decision.They have the worst deal in all of Europe and spend longer in cars and trains than anyone else.So more and more people are moving to mainland Europe but still keeping their jobs in the UK.Its all being made possible thanks to cheap air travel,the growth of flexible working hours and an increase in communication technology.第40页/共61页Listening to the world4 Work in pairs and discuss the questions ViewingViewingAFTER you view2 Do you think this lifestyle is possible in China?Why or why not?I dont think Chinese commuters will live in a foreign country and commute to work in China.Chinese citizens may not have the freedom to travel between countries and air travel in China is not that cheap.But it is very likely that Chinese commuters will live in a small city and commute to work in a big city.Because the house prices in big cities are skyrocketing,and the fast development of inter-city railway systems has greatly reduced the time needed to travel between cities.第41页/共61页Speaking for communicationRole-playRole-play1Read the statements.Then listen to a talk and check the true statements.1 The speaker is a biologist.2 He mainly travels in South Africa and Australia.3 He enjoys working alone.4 He doesnt like getting his hands dirty.5 He doesnt mind working under pressure.第42页/共61页Speaking for communicationRole-playRole-play1 I _ working outside.2 I _sitting at a desk all day.3 I _ traveling.4 I _ working in a team.I _ working alone.5 I _ getting my hands dirty.6 Im _ learning new things.7 I couldnt do an office job because I _ working under pressure.8 Im _ working for a company.I _ my own boss.want to benot very keen onhatekeen on dont mindpreferabsolutely lovedont likecant standlike2 Read the statements and fill in the blanks.第43页/共61页Additional TipsExpressing likes or dislikesSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playSpeaking skillsDegrees of likes or dislikesExpressions love I love eating chocolate.I adore hanging out with my friends.Hes mad/crazy about basketball.like a lot Shes fond of/likes/really likes ice cream.like He(quite)likes playing computer games.neither like nor dislike I dont mind/dont really care doing the laundry.Its all the same to me.It makes no difference to me.第44页/共61页Speaking for communicationAdditional TipsExpressing likes or dislikesDegrees of likes or dislikesExpressions dislike She doesnt like/