1、前景实用英语,综合教程 2 Unit 1 Lifelong Learning,Unit 1 Lifelong Learning,Unit 1 Lifelong Learning,Part A Lead in,Cues: build skills and knowledge, young, active, open to new experiences,Task 1 Study the pictures and discuss the questions below in small groups. Use the words given below if necessary.1. Do you
2、 think its too late for middle-aged people to go to college?2. What does the second picture tell us?3. Why do you think lifelong learning is important?,Part A Lead in,Cues: eager, learning, knowledge, praise-worthy,Cues: improve, wages, training, lifetime learning,Task 1 Study the pictures and discu
3、ss the questions below in small groups. Use the words given below if necessary.,Part A Lead in,b. Yes, I think it may be a bit difficult for them to pass the examinations if they study at college. Instead, I think they can just learn something interesting at home at their leisure time. Its fun to le
4、arn without pressure.,a. No, I dont think so. As the saying goes, “Its never too old to learn.” Their going to college suggests that they are eager for new knowledge, so its praise-worthy and we should learn from them .,Do you think its too late for middle-aged people to go to college?,What does the
5、 second picture tell us?3. Why do you think lifelong learning is important?,Task 1 Study the pictures and discuss the questions below in small groups. Use the words given below if necessary.,Part A Lead in,I think its trying to tell us that we need to engage ourselves in lifetime training and learni
6、ng if we want to improve ourselves and get higher wages.,I think lifelong learning helps build your skills and knowledge. It keeps your brain young and active. If you seek knowledge and learning throughout life, you will always be open to new experiences and will never get bored.,Task 2 Listen to th
7、e following short dialogues and fill in the blanks.Dialogue 1 M: Hi, what have you been _ recently? W: Study. You know, the exam is coming in two weeks. M: Exam? What exam? W: Oh, you dont know. Its for a certificate in _. M: Great. Those skills are necessary and widely used. W: Right. Plus, I want
8、to learn something _ my major. M: Thats good. Its better to _ ourselves with multiple skills, which are what employers _. W: Agree. Thats why Ive been teaching myself new things.,Part A Lead in,up to,computer skills,beyond,equip,look for,Task 2 Listen to the following short dialogues and fill in the
9、 blanks.Dialogue 2 W: So you are also learning Electrical Engineering, right? M: Yeah. _? W: Nothing. Um . Im just _ about your future job preference. M: Uh-huh . Whats the matter? W: I mean, are you really gonna work as an _ or something? M: Quite likely. Its not all that bad, huh? What about you,
10、by the way? W: Actually I want to do something, you know, of _ status. M: Come on. We should _ practically.,Part A Lead in,Whats up,curious,electrician,nobler,act,Task 3 Discuss the following questions. 1. Currently, its not easy for graduates with higher education degrees to find an ideal job, so s
11、ome people argue that education is of little use. Whats your view on this? 2. How do you understand the saying “Its never too old to learn”?,Part A Lead in,Cues: tight job market, pay, personal choice,Cues: change, catch up with, learned, experienced,1. Currently, its not easy for graduates with hig
12、her education degrees to find an ideal job, so some people argue that education is of little use. Whats your view on this?,Task 3 Discuss the following questions.,Part A Lead in,a. Its true that the job market is extremely tight, even for highly educated people. But it is notable that its much more
13、difficult for those with low diploma to get a job. Generally, the higher education one has received, the higher pay he may get.,b. Some people may find learning at school a difficult thing to do; they are good at doing business or something else, so they choose to step into the society at an early a
14、ge. For all that, we shouldnt deny the value of education.,2. How do you understand the saying “Its never too old to learn”?,Task 3 Discuss the following questions.,Part A Lead in,I think its reasonable. Students should acquire as much knowledge as possible so as to know better about the outside wor
15、ld and develop themselves for their future career. Furthermore, the world keeps changing. There is always something new to learn. Constant learning can make people more learned and experienced so that they can catch up with the changing world.,Why we need new skillsIf theres ever been doubt about th
16、e value of education, the recession erased it. The unemployment rate for people with a college degree or higher is well below 5 percent. For high school grads, its above 9 percent, and for those without a high school diploma, it tops 14 percent. Clearly, education pays.,Part A Text,Part A Text,But g
17、etting a diploma isnt the whole solution, as the strategy of building a lifelong career around a single trade or degree no longer applies. Now its more a matter of life-long learning. Fast-changing technologies can destroy old industries overnight, devaluing once-prized skills. New industries spring
18、 up, requiring knowledge that barely existed five years ago. Employers, meanwhile, have become stingier about training workers. People have to look out for their multiple skill set.,Targeting changes in the economy, and the jobs likely to result, is one way to focus your learning strategy. A rise in
19、 the number of insured people seeking primary care after health reform, for example, will create demand for nurses interested in becoming nurse practitioners. A push for green practices will require battery chemists, environmental engineers, and lots of workers who can upgrade building insulation. ,
20、Part A Text, But experts caution against investing too much time or money in technical learning thats not transferable. Consulting firm McKinsey warns that the promise of innovative new fields often falls short, while people overlook simpler opportunities. For all the focus on high-tech jobs, for in
21、stance, studies report a shortage of electricians, carpenters, salespeople, and customer service reps in certain sectors.,Part A Text,The good news is that even modest efforts to get smarter and branch out beyond your area of specialty can provide an edge over the competition. What most employers wa
22、nt these days is people with “multiple skill sets.” That could be manufacturing workers who know how to manage projects or salespeople who understand social media. But you dont need to spend a fortune to develop multidisciplinary skills. And if you hit a dead end in your chosen field, look outside y
23、our industry. For instance, if you do supply chain management in manufacturing, maybe look in healthcare.,Part A Text,People can teach themselves new skills using the Internet and books, or by taking classes, once they know whats needed in their industry or profession. Find out by reading trade jour
24、nals, networking, and asking people who do the hiring. “There are a lot of people with bachelors degrees who are in their 30s and 40s who are enrolled in community colleges,” says Carl Schramm, CEO of the nonprofit Kauffman Foundation. “It doesnt need to be getting a new degree. It could be computer
25、 skills.”,Part A Text,Since many companies have cut back on in-house training, even people with stable jobs seek out mentors and take leadership development courses. You should also get used to the idea that learning new skills is anything but a temporary assignment. Your competitors are doing it. T
26、hat new knowledge just might turn out to be your strongest asset. (487 words),Part A Text,我们为何需要掌握新技能如果有人曾怀疑过教育的价值，那么经济萧条时期的就业状况则消除了此类质疑：持有大学或更高文凭者的失业率低于5%，高中文凭持有者的失业率高于9%，而未获高中文凭者的失业率最高，达到14%。显然，接受教育是值得的。,Part A Text Translation,但获取文凭并非万全之策，因为仅凭一技之长或一纸文凭就能构建终身事业的策略已不再可行。如今更重要的是终身学习。日新月异的技术能在一夜之间使旧的
27、行业消失，让曾经倍受重视的技能贬值。许多新行业涌现出来，它们需要的知识在5年前几乎不存在。同时，雇主们越来越不愿出资培训员工。人们不得不想方设法掌握多种技能。,Part A Text Translation,密切关注经济形势变化，留意有发展前景的工作，这是调整学习策略的办法。比如，医疗改革之后，基础保健的投保人数急剧增长，这就给那些想要成为护理师的护士们提供了机会。要倡导环保，就需要电池化学家、环境工程师以及大量能够改良建筑隔热效果的工作者。 ,Part A Text Translation, 但是专家提醒，对那些不能转化的技能知识的培训，我们不宜投入太多的时间和金钱。麦肯锡咨询公司警告说，尽
28、管在高新领域的就业机会不大，但人们还是趋之若鹜，却忽略一些更容易得到的机会。比如，人们都把眼光放在高科技工作上，但研究报告表明有些行业缺乏电工、木匠、推销员及客服代表。,Part A Text Translation,可喜的是，对于使自己变得更智睿、拓展自身专业外能力的努力，即使是一点点，都可以使人们获得竞争优势。现在雇主们大都想要“身兼多技”的员工，这种员工可能是懂得项目管理的制造工人，也可能是了解社会媒体的推销员。但你也不必花大笔钱去学习多领域的技能。如果你在自己选定的领域已走到尽头，再无发展空间，那你可以看看其他行业。比如，从事制造业供应链管理的，可以尝试保健行业的工作。,Part A
29、Text Translation,人们一旦了解了自己的行业或职业需求，就可以通过因特网和书籍自学新技能，也可以为此参加学习班。他们可以阅读行业期刊，可以上网学习，也可以请教负责招聘的人士。“很多在社区大学学习的学士学位获得者都已30多岁或40多岁了，” 非营利性的考夫曼基金会总裁卡尔 施拉姆指出，“他们不一定是要获得新学位，可能只是为了学习某项技能，如计算机技能。”,Part A Text Translation,因为许多公司已减少内部培训，因此即使是工作稳定者也会去寻找指导老师，并参加领导力开发课程。你还得明白，学习新技能绝不是一件临时工作。你的竞争对手们都在学习。你学到的那些新知识也许会成
30、为你最大的资本。,Part A Text Translation,Part A Text Language Points,recession,n. a general slowdown in economic activityNote: “The recession” here refers to the worldwide financial crisis since 2008 and its aftermath.,Part A Text Language Points,v. to remove all traces of somethinge.g. He erased the pencil
31、 marks to keep the book clean.为保持书的整洁，他擦去了铅笔痕迹。She had to erase all thoughts of failure from her mind.她必须抹去脑海里所有关于失败的记忆。,Part A Text Language Points,devalue,v. to give a lower value to somethinge.g. devalue the dollar/pound/mark使美元/英镑/马克贬值Lets not devalue his works unjustly.我们不要不公正地贬低他的作品。,to appear
32、, develop, grow quickly or suddenlye.g. Weeds are springing up everywhere.很快到处都长满了杂草。New houses were springing up all over the town.全镇各处很快盖起了新房子。,Part A Text Language Points,a. spending, using or giving unwillingly; meane.g. Dont be so stingy with the sugar!别那么吝惜糖!It is strange that such a rich man
33、should be so stingy.说来真怪，这么有钱的人居然那么小气。,Part A Text Language Points,Note: Here “health reform” refers to U.S. President Obamas top domestic priority since 2009, which makes health care more affordable, holds insurers more accountable, expands coverage to all Americans and makes health system sustaina
34、ble.,Part A Text Language Points,v. to raise sb./sth. to a higher grade or ranke.g. She was upgraded to sales director.她被提升为销售总监。The money will enable us to upgrade the towns leisure facilities.我们可以用这笔钱来更新镇上的休闲设施。,Part A Text Language Points,v. to warn (sb.) to be carefule.g. We were cautioned not t
35、o drive too fast.有人提醒我们不要把车开得太快。I must caution you against the danger.我必须告诫你要谨防危险。,Part A Text Language Points,a. able to be moved from one place, person or use to anothere.g. Id like to remind you that this ticket is not transferable.我想提醒您，该票不可以转让。We aim to provide our students with transferable sk
36、ills.我们旨在培养学生掌握灵活的技能。,Part A Text Language Points,v. to go to (a person, book, etc.) for information, advice, etc.e.g. consult ones lawyer/a map/a dictionary请教律师/查看地图/查阅词典You had better consult a doctor soon.你最好快点去看医生。,Part A Text Language Points,Note: A global management consulting firm that focuse
37、s on solving issues of concern to senior management. McKinsey serves as an adviser to many businesses, governments, and institutions. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious firms in the management consulting industry.,Part A Text Language Points,a. introducing or using new ideas, ways of do
38、ing something, etc.e.g. I worked in a very innovative company.我在一家极富创新精神的公司工作。There will be a prize for the most innovative design.最富有创意的设计将会获奖。,Part A Text Language Points,Part A Text Language Points,to expande.g. The company began by specializing in radios but has now decided to branch out into co
39、mputers.该公司一开始专营无线电器材，现在已决定扩展业务经营计算机 了。That Chicago businessman tried to branch out by opening several restaurants in the suburbs.那个芝加哥商人想在效区开几家餐馆以扩大他的业务。,hit a dead end,Part A Text Language Points,to be in trouble; to go with no progress or changee.g. The negotiation has hit a dead end.谈判陷入了僵局。Mary
40、 seemed to hit a dead end in her detective work.玛丽的侦探工作似乎陷入了僵局。,Note: The management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. Supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-i
41、n-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.,Part A Text Language Points,v. to become or make (sb.) a member (of sth.)e.g. We enrolled him as a member of the society.我们已吸收他为会员。I enrolled at the University of Vienna.我报名就读维也纳大学。,Part A Text Language Points,Kauf
42、fman Foundation,Part A Text Language Points,a non-profit foundation based in Kansas City, USA to focus on entrepreneurship,in-house training,Part A Text Language Points,the training of staff in a company to improve productivity and skills to handle changes in the business of the company,an experienc
43、ed person who advises and helps a less experienced persone.g. The key to mastering any new job is finding the right mentor.对新工作尽快上手的窍门，就是找对导师。,Part A Text Language Points,to find out; to selecte.g. How can we seek out some really good books for the students to read during the summer vacation?我们如何能找出
44、一些好书让学生们暑假读读？A salesmans job is to seek out customers.推销员的工作就是寻找客源。,Part A Text Language Points,having learned to accept something; accustomed to somethinge.g. It is difficult to get used to another countrys customs.要适应另一国家的风俗习惯是很困难的。In football you have to get used to hard knocks.踢足球就要经得起激烈碰撞。,Part
45、 A Text Language Points,n. valuable or useful quality or skille.g. Good health is a great asset.健康就是莫大的财富。The tennis players speed is his great asset.那个网球运动员动作迅速，这是他的一大优势。,Part A Text Language Points,Task 2,Part A Exercises,Task 1 Read the text again and answer the following questions.Why does the a
46、uthor say that education pays?According to the author, what should people do if they want to build a lifelong career?3. Why is there a shortage of electricians, carpenters and the like?,Part A Exercises,Because statistics show that the higher degree people get, the less possible they get unemployed.
47、,They should take learning as a lifelong matter.,Because most people focus on high-tech jobs and overlook simpler opportunities.,Task 1 Read the text again and answer the following questions.4. According to paragraph 4, how can people defeat their competitors?5. According to the last paragraph, what
48、 is the right attitude towards learning new skills?,Part A Exercises,They need to make efforts to get smarter and develop multiple skills.,Learning new skills is a permanent thing to do, which might be of great help to our career development.,Task 2 Identify the key words or main ideas of the follow
49、ing paragraphs.,Part A Exercises,lifelong learning,learning strategy,multiple skill sets,ways/means,Part A Exercises,Task 3 Fill in the puzzle spaces with the words from Text A according to the explanations given below.,Across 1. someone involved in a usually skilled job or activity 3. a period when
50、 the economy of a country is not successful, business conditions are bad, industrial production and trade are at a low level and there is a lot of unemployment 4. to give a lower value to something 8. spending, using or giving unwillingly; mean 9. the property of being an amount by which something i
51、s less than expected or required 10. valuable or useful quality or skill Down 2. introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc. 5. to raise somebody/something to a higher grade or rank 6. to go to (a person, book, etc.) for information, advice, etc. 7. to become or make (somebody) a member (of something),
