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1、,Unit 6 Learning to Work Together,Get Started,Listen and Respond,Optional Classroom Activities,Enhance Your Language Awareness,Read and Explore,Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions.,1. Can you give some examples of what you can accomplish only through teamwork? 2. Do

2、you enjoy working with others? Why or why not? 3. Have you ever had any experience of successful cooperation with others? Describe it briefly. 4. What should you keep in mind if you want to work well with others?,Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in

3、 the quotes.,Many hands make light work. John Heywood,Interpretation: What is impossible for one person may be easily accomplished by a group of people.,Click Picture,If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Henry Ford,Click Picture,Interpretation: Cooperation withi

4、n a team is important. If everyone works well with everyone else, success will come as a natural outcome.,Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. Michael Jordan,Click Picture,Interpretation: With a great player, a team may win a game now and then. But in team sports like

5、a basketball game, the sole dependence on a single star can damage the chances of the whole team. Only when all players cooperate well can the team win enough games to become the champion.,A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Click Pict

6、ure,Interpretation: A leader plays a vital role in a team. People are willing to join the team because they are attracted by the leader. Meanwhile, only a good leader can hold people together and make them work well to their best abilities.,Watch the following video clip “Kobe” and then complete the

7、 tasks that follow:,click here,Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip.,Youll find out, life is a game of inches, the for error is so small. I mean one half step too late or too early, and you dont quite make it. One half second too slow or too fast, you dont quite i

8、t. The inches we need are everywhere around us. They are in every break of the game, every minute, every second. On this team, we fight for that inch. On this team, we ourselves, and everyone else around us to pieces for that inch. We with our fingernails for that inch, because we know when we up al

9、l those inches, thats gonna make the difference between winner and loser, between living and dying.,margin,catch,tear,claw,add,_,_,_,_,_,click here,2. Discuss the topic with your group members: How have you moved inch by inch toward your goal? What do you think is the power of insistence ? (Open.),c

10、lick here,team player n. someone who works well as a member of a team, especially in business 善于与同伴配合的队员 competition n. U (with, between, for) the act of competing; the struggle between several people or groups to win something or gain an advantage （常与with、between或for连用）竞争 Michael Jordan 迈克尔乔丹,coope

11、rate vi. (with, in) work or act together for a shared purpose （常与with或in连用）合作，协作 concept n. (of) a thought, idea or principle; notion （常与of连用）概念；观念；思想 railroad n. AmE a railway 美铁路,airline n. a business that runs a regular service for carrying passengers and goods by air 航空公司 cooperation n. U (with)

12、 the act of working together for a shared purpose （常与with连用）合作，协作 creature n. living being of any kind, but not a plant; an animal, bird, fish, etc. 不包含植物的生物；动物,Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.,1. The

13、speaker believes that our success in life lies in _.,A) working well with other people B) being a great player in a team C) working with a great player like Michael Jordan D) performing a specific role in a team,A,2. The speaker cites Michael Jordan as an example because _.,Michael Jordan plays a ve

14、ry important role in a team B) he wants to convince people of the importance of team work C) great players are vital for a team D) Michael Jordan is an inspiring example of success,B,3. According to the speaker, the concept of team work is widely applied in many places EXCEPT _.,A) in school B) in t

15、he workplace C) in sports D) in arts,D,4. It is the speakers opinion that if you want to become a successful college student you need to _.,C,A) work hard at your courses B) do some lab work C) cooperate well with others D) do some projects,Listen to the recording again and fill in each of the blank

16、s according to what you have heard.,Though Michael Jordan is a great player, he still has to well with his team members to win a game. Because every member of his team has a very specific , every member of the team is to the success of the team.,role,vital,cooperate,_,_,_,2. In the workplace, it is

17、important to be regarded as a team player, for no one person can build or manage an airline. Success in school can also rely on . Being creatures, we cant escape having to be .,a railroad,team work,social,team players,_,_,_,_,Exercise 1: Answer the following questions with the information contained

18、in Text A.,1. Why is it an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player? 2. What does being a team player mean on the deeper level? 3. What is the duty of the team captain?,4. Why should a leader of a corporate team have the loyalty of its members? 5. Why is “

19、oneness” a necessary part of the corporate culture? 6. How should a competent leader deal with a team members new idea? 7. If the idea of a team member is found inappropriate, how should he or she react properly?,Exercise 2: Text A can be divided into three parts. Now write down the paragraph number

20、s of each part and then give the main idea of each in one or two sentences.,1-2,3-11,12-15,It is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.,A company is just like a football team. Every member has the duty to help achieve the teams goal and the right to

21、offer ideas.,If you are not happy in your working environment, try to find out if there is anything wrong with you or your team.,We often hear the word “teamwork. ” But what is the essence of teamwork? How do individuals relate to one another in a team? Are you a team player? Understanding these que

22、stions can surely promote team spirit as well as individual development.,2 On the most basic level, a team player is someone who can work within a group of people. This group is a number of people greater than one. Even if there are only two people in the group, they can be called a “team.” Therefor

23、e it is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.,Sharon Saw 1 In many job interviews, a common question is whether the interviewee is a “team player.” More often than not (unless the interviewee is particularly stupid, or maybe particularly honest but

24、doesnt want the job), he or she will say “yes.” But what does being a team player really mean?,What Does Teamwork Really Mean?,3 On a deeper level, a team player is someone who can play a role in the team, to achieve and support the goals set and agreed upon by the team. The simplest analogy to the

25、corporate team would be a sports team. There are two main aims of the football team. One is to score goals and the other is to prevent the opposition team from,scoring. In football, there are eleven players per side, and almost the same number of players in reserve. There are also other vital member

26、s of the team in the background, such as the coach, the doctor, etc.,Every member of the team has a very specific role as a captain, goalkeeper, striker, midfielder or defender. Every member of the team is vital to the success of the team. If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped. If

27、one player does not perform to the best of his or her ability, the team is handicapped.,5 The captain is there to give direction to the team, in strategy, motivation and inspiration. But he or she also has to play as part of the team. Egos do not play any part in teamwork. If ones ego gets in the wa

28、y, such as if one player wants to score a goal and be a hero, he or she may take rash actions instead of maybe letting another person score or helping to create the opportunity to score.,4,6 Similarly in the corporate world, each company has its clearly defined goals. Usually these are not as easily

29、 specified as in a football match. And it is the job of every employee to ensure that these goals are met. Every member of the corporate team should have specific roles and responsibilities in view of achieving these goals.,7 There can only be one captain of the company, and he or she should be resp

30、onsible for giving leadership and guidance to the team members. The leader should also continuously,communicate the overall business strategy, as well as providing motivation and inspiration to the team. The leader has to have the loyalty of the team. If the team is not loyal or has no respect for t

31、he leader, the members of the team will not listen to the captain and the objectives of the company would not be achieved.,8 In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. The success of the team relies completely on every member of

32、 the team carrying out their roles and responsibilities in line with the direction of the leader. There has to be a “oneness” of the corporate culture. There is no room in the company for anyone who does not share the same corporate goals or objectives.,be a valid vision and if you believe in it str

33、ongly enough, you should share it with the rest of the team. Your idea may complement the corporate objectives and goals. Or it may not. If the leader is a competent one, he or she will it on its and not let ego get in the way. However, should the team not agree with your vision, dont take it person

34、ally.,Being a team player does not mean that you do not have any ideas of your own. It does not mean you should always agree with the rest of the team. It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. There are times when your vision may differ from the vision of the company, the leader or t

35、he rest of team. It may,9,assess,merits,10 They may find the idea inappropriate, not YOU personally. Dont take it as a sign of personal rejection. A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesnt, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, dont lose heart

36、. If the team found YOU inappropriate, you would be the first to know. If your leader or team members see that you can handle rejection of your ideas in a mature manner, it is only to your own credit.,11 Dont be afraid to offer new ideas even seemingly crazy ones. Everyone in the team should feel fr

37、ee to offer ideas and not worry about them being dismissed. Usually when ideas are not taken up, people may take it as a personal rejection. Dont. Just accept it, and move on. There is work to be done.,12 The pleasure of working in an environment where every member of the team is a team player is un

38、paralleled. If you are not enjoying your working environment, chances are high that your team is also not working well. Ask yourself this:,13 Are you a team player? 14 Are your own objectives in line with those of the team? 15 Are your team objectives in line with those of the company? If not, why n

39、ot?,Work in groups of threes or fours and have a group discussion on How to Make My Department a Successful Team on the supposition that you are going to run for the manager of the Sales Department in your company. Then share your views with the whole class. The words and expressions on the next sli

40、de may be of some help. (Open.),1. We often think being “professional” means curbing your thoughts and words and conforming to the office norm. (Para.4),2) Paraphrase the sentence.,We often think that being a good worker at your job means controlling your thoughts and words well so that they are app

41、ropriate in an office environment.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,我们常认为，“专业”就意味着克制自己的思想和言语，遵守办公室规范。,2. “East Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern cultures tend to believe that social and emotional relationships are just as important at work as an intense focus on the task at hand,” he

42、says. (Para.6),2) Make a sentence with the italicized structure.,Practice isjust asimportantastheory, but we tend to value the latter and despise the former.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,他说，“东亚、拉丁美洲以及中东文化倾向于认为，在工作中，社会和情感关系，与专注于手头的任务一样重要。”,3. In the US workplace the typical, impersonal wo

43、rkplace attitude often leads one to miss important cues in nonverbal communication from colleagues. (Para. 7),2) Paraphrase the sentence.,In the US workplacethe general lack of feelings towards others at a workplace often makes one unable to understand the important information from his or her fello

44、w workers conveyed through gestures or other nonverbal means.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,在美国的工作场所，典型的、没有人情味的态度经常会导致一个人无视同事通过非语言沟通传达的重要暗示。,4. When it comes to teamwork, it really helps to know the answers. (Para. 14),2) Make a sentence with the underlined structure.,He always says hell

45、help, butwhenitcomestothe emergency, he does nothing.,1) Translate this sentence into Chinese.,说到团队建设，知道答案确实会很有帮助。,Q1,What does “being a member of a team” mean from a basic point of view?,Q2,Whats the deeper meaning of “being a member of a team”?,Q3,Why is it a difficult job to have effective commun

46、ication with others?,Paras. 1-3,Why is it important to have good communication with others?,Q1,How do ordinary people understand the words “being professional” at work?,Q2,How can one respond well to his or her working environment?,Paras.4-5,Q1,Why might it be a mistake to control ones emotions in t

47、odays workplace?,Q2,How do other cultures look at teamwork styles?,Q3,Why is there a difference regarding teamwork styles between American culture and cultures of other countries?,Para. 6,Q,Why is the American style in the workplace harmful according to the author?,Para. 7,Q1,Why is flexibility a ke

48、y trait for a good team player?,Q2,Why are workers more valuable who can adapt to change in a weak economy?,Paras.8-9,Q1,What is closely related to flexibility?,Q2,What benefit can we get by considering different viewpoints?,Q3,What is a compromise? Why sometimes do we need to make a compromise?,Par

49、a. 10,Q1,What is the art of compliment and criticism?,Q2,Why do some psychologists suggest complimenting in public, but criticizing in private?,Para. 11,Q1,Can you give us an example to show cultural differences in body language?,Q2,Why is body language important in the workplace?,Q3,Would you please give an example of bod