1、1English for Careers 1 Unit 2 OfficeTeaching objectiveAfter studying this unit, the students are able to master the key words and structures, and more importantly, to communicate for the following purposes: understanding the job duties of secretaries understanding skills required for good secretarie
2、s understanding a newsletter making appointment by telephone understanding and taking telephone messages understanding and writing an agenda making a travel plan mastering tensesThe method of approach 1. Discussing, listening, reading, presenting, and role-playing by the students;2. Explanation and
3、demonstration by the teacher;3. After-class research and practice by the students.Unit contentReading A: SecretariesReading B: SWAP Industries NewsletterListening to rune.g. Mary was experienced in operating the computers.The company operates five factories.appropriate: a. correct or suitable for a
4、particular time, situation or purposee.g. I didnt feel that this was an appropriate time to mention the subject of money.deal with: to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a probleme.g. They should deal properly and fairly with any complaint.Paragraph 3efficient: a. working well a
5、nd effectively without wasting money or energye.g. All staff think Maria is a very efficient secretary.anticipate: v. to expect that something will happen and be ready for ite.g. It is anticipated that next year the workers wage will increase.confidential: a. spoken or written in secret and intended
6、 to be kept secrete.g. Doctors are required to keep patients records completely confidential.4Paragraph 4prospect: n. a person, job, plan, etc. that has good chance of success in the future; a possibility that something you hope for will happene.g. The manager held out bright prospects for me if I w
7、ould accept the position.I see little prospect of his recovery.individual: n. one person, considered separately from the rest of the group or societye.g. It is important to know that the virus can be passed from individual to individual.a. considered separately from other people or things in the sam
8、e groupe.g. Each individual leaf on the tree is different.pursue: v. to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of timee.g. Christine pursued her acting career with great determination.challenging: a. difficult in an interesting or enjoyable waye.g. Teaching youn
9、g children is a challenging and rewarding job.Task 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss can find some specific information in the passage.Steps: Ss do Task 1. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.Suggested Answers:Task 2 5 minutesObjective: Ss can decide whether the following statements are true or fa
10、lse according to the passage.Steps: Ss read the passage. Ss complete the task. Ss compare their work with others. Select Ss to present their work.Key5Key: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. FLanguage lab 45 minutesTask 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss know the spelling and meaning of the words and expressions from Read
11、ing A.Steps: Ss read Task 1. Allow Ss 5 minutes to do the task. Check the answers.KeyKey: 1. C 2. G 3. A 4. J 5. I 6. H 7. B 8. F 9. E 10. DTask 2 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss do Task 2. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.Answers 1. i
12、ndividuals 2. schedule 3. reflects 4. range5. appropriate 6. operate 7. challenging 8. deal with9. prospects 10. anticipateTask 3 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss do Task 3. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.Key: 1. In addition to; provi
13、des practical experience2. depends on; he can go to college or not3. are expected to; the meeting is held tomorrow4. Everyone arrived late; a variety of5. handle; she is a careful personTask 4 10 minutesObjective: Ss can express ideas in writing using the two models outlined for Task 4.Steps: Read t
14、he models to Ss with an explanation if needed. Ss work in pairs.6 Check the answers.Key: Model 11. She was so sick that she had to go to see a doctor.2. He was so surprised that he could say nothing.3. It was so cold at night that I couldnt sleep at all.Model 21. The mother didnt leave the room unti
15、l the child fell asleep.2. I didnt know the truth until you told me.3. We wont start the meeting until Bob comes.Task 5 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the vocabulary in Reading A for translation.Steps: Ss work individually or in pairs and translate the sentences. Ask two Ss to write their translati
16、ons on the board. Comment briefly on their work with emphasis on the structures of their sentences.Key: 1. A great deal of money has been spent on the new hospital.2. Success depends on your efforts and ability.3. It is difficult to keep track of the new developments in science and technology.4. All
17、 complaints will be dealt with by the manager.5. Dont try doing it yourself; it requires specialized knowledge.6. He was awarded a gold cup for being the best athlete.7. Why not turn off TV and do some physical exercise?8. The annual celebration will be held within the week after the New Years Day.
18、Hours 4-5:Listening 45 minutesTask 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately write down the right information.Script:W: General Managers Office. Can I help you?M: Yes, could I speak to Mr. Muller, please?W: Im sorry. Hes in a meeting at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?M: Yes, please. Whe
19、n he comes back, please tell him that David Charles called. Could he call me back before half past six? Its urgent.W: Of course. Does he know your phone number?M: I think he does. But youd better give it to him again. Thats 82375598.W: Can I check that? Its 82375598.M: Thats right.7W: OK, Ill be sur
20、e to inform Mr. Muller as soon as he comes back.M: Thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.Key: She writes 5:30, not 6:30, and the phone number is 82375598, not 82372598.Task 2 10 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately write down the missing information.Script:Hello, Polly. This is Ellen calling. My co
21、mputer has been infected by viruses. Youd better delete all emails on your computer from me. Theres a virus in the attached files, so dont open them. OK? If you have any problems, call me at 8021. Just dont open those files! This is very important! Thanks. Bye.Key Key: From: Ellen For: PollyPhone nu
22、mber: 8021Message: Delete all emails from Ellen. Dont open the attached files.Task 3 10 minutesObjective: Ss can understand the conversation and choose the best answer.Script:W: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. This is Anna Johnson from Guangzhou ABM Company. Im calling to make an appointment with you for
23、 sometime tomorrow.M: Hello, Miss Johnson. Ill check my diary. Im sorry Im quite busy on Tuesday. In the morning, Im visiting the factory. In the afternoon, Im seeing someone from the Head Office. How about Wednesday?W: That would be fine. Would 9:30 a.m. be convenient for you?M: Let me see. Sorry,
24、Im afraid I cant make it in the morning because Im having an important meeting.W: Then can you manage in the afternoon?M: Yes. Would 3:00 p.m. be all right?W: Yes, thats all right with me.M: Then Ill see you on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00.W: I look forward to seeing you, Mr. Brown. Goodbye.M: Bye.Q1
25、: When does Anna Johnson make the phone call to Mr. Brown?Q2: What will Mr. Brown do on Wednesday morning?Q3: When will Mr. Brown see Anna Johnson?Key:1. A 2. D 3.D8Task 4 10 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately write down the missing information.Script:M: Hello, Cathy. Its Tom. Could you check my sc
26、hedule for next week?W: Well, on Monday you are to sign the contract with Auden Company at 9:30.M: Fine. What about Tuesday?W: On Tuesday youre going to attend the sales meeting at 10:00. And youre in France from Wednesday afternoon through to the weekend.M: So Im free on Tuesday afternoon and Wedne
27、sday morning. Right?W: Not on Wednesday morning. Youll meet the new production manager at 9:00. But youll be free on Tuesday afternoon.M: Thanks, Cathy. Ill see if I can schedule the department meeting for then. Could you enter it in my schedule first?W: Yes, Ill do that.M: Have a good weekend! Bye.
28、W: Bye, Mr. Barnes.KeyKey: 1. Sign the contract 2. Sales 3. Department 4. production manager 5. FranceTask 5 10 minutesObjective: Ss can find specific information from listening to a passage related to the theme.Script Teachers group fast learners with slow learners; Ss find their partners by drawin
29、g lots. Defining the project. Go through the project with the class and clarify requirements. You are advised to do it after Ss study Reading B. Timing & cooperation. Give Ss the deadline for completion and guidelines on working together. Appropriate time management and job division are likely to be
30、 serious problems at the beginning, where basic instructions from the teacher should come in. As Ss get used to the mini-project, they will become more experienced. 13Remind them that different Ss have different work but everybody contributes to the project. They discuss first and then decide who will do what. Presentation. Ss present their evidence for completion. In this project, they need to show a written travel itinerary and explain it orally in class. Ask them to do that after they study the whole unit.Quiz 5 minutes
