1、home,Objectives,In this unit, you will,Objectives, see how a college student got a part-time job; enlarge your vocabulary for part-time jobs; learn about summer jobs for American students; study the indefinite tense; read and write diary entries.,main,Listening and Speaking,Text A,Grammar Tips,Text
2、B,Comprehensive Exercises,Practical Reading and Writing,Warm-up,Warm-up-Background Information,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,Part-time jobs are quite popular among college students. According to a survey conducted by the Chinese Youth Survey Center in 2005, 33.9% college students took pa
3、rt-time jobs on campus such as librarian assistants, dining hall cleaners, etc., while the percentage of part-time job takers outside campus reached 59.2%, with tutor, deliverer, market researcher, receptionist, typist, promotion seller at the top of the job list.,Warm-up-Background Information,Back
4、ground Information,Discussion,Warm-up,The reasons for college students to take part-time jobs vary from person to person. Some take part-time jobs because they want to be financially independent; some hope to enrich their work and social experience so as to prepare themselves for the future job; oth
5、ers dont have a good reason but just need to do something to keep busy. Anyway part-time jobs seem to have become part of college life.,Warm-up- The use of the Internet,Warm-up,Background Information,Discussion,Question1: Have you ever had a part-time job? If yes, what was the job? And did you like
6、it?,Warm-up- Discussion,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,Question2: Go through the list of common part-time jobs in the textbook (page 110 in the Students Book). Choose three out of the thirteen part-time jobs that you would most like to have and give your reasons.,Warm-up- Discussion,Discu
7、ssion,Background Information,Warm-up,yard worker: easy, requiring no special skills, but boring, tiring, low-paidcleaner: easy, but dull, disrespected, low-paidbabysitter: well-paid, comfortable working conditions, short working hours, reviving ones child-hood memories, particularly suitable for gir
8、ls, but requiring great patience and a sense of responsibility, can be tedious sometimes,Hints,Warm-up- Discussion,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,tutor: well-paid, comfortable working conditions, regular working hours, a good chance to review acquired knowledge, but time-consuming, requir
9、ing patience and a sense of responsibilitysalesclerk: well-paid, a chance to meet all types of people, good working conditions, usually in decent uniforms, but requiring good communication skillswaiter / waitress: a chance to meet many people, well-dressed, moderately paid, but long working hours, t
10、edious, requiring patience and good manners,Warm-up- Discussion,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,usher / usherette: free access to concerts, operas or movies, presentably dressed, very comfortable working environment, moderately paid, but requiring graceful posture and good looksnewsboy / n
11、ewsgirl: stable, easy, regular working hours, moderately paid, but requiring a good sense of responsibility and endurance in all weatherflier distributor: easy, flexible working hours, but low-paid, disrespected, unstable,Warm-up- Discussion,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,bagger: easy, co
12、mfortable working environment (always in supermarkets), but tedious, unstable, low-paid, long working hoursreceptionist: well-paid, cozy working environment, but requiring good communication skills, good appearance and good manners, long working hourslibrarian: free access to books, comfortable and
13、quiet working conditions, moderately paid, respectable, regular working hours, but boring sometimes,Warm-up- Discussion,Discussion,Background Information,Warm-up,guide: well-paid, a chance to meet visitors from different countries, free visits to scenic spots, but requiring good knowledge about tour
14、ism, good command of foreign languages, physically and mentally demanding.,A. Choose the best answer to each question according to the dialogue you have heard.,Listening,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,I. Listening,Script,A. She cannot read. B. Nobody can tell. C. She has no watch. D. She
15、is too busy.,1.,Listening,A. A doorkeeper. B. A librarian. C. A bookseller. D. A publisher.,2.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,Listening,A. He thinks the examination is very difficult. B. He doesnt believe it is true. C. He wants to know who is telling the truth. D. He finds the news hard
16、to believe.,3.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,Listening,A. To meet the woman. B. To see Professor Zhang. C. To attend a meeting. D. To wait for Professor Zhang.,4.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,Listening,A. Jane is always late for her class. B. Jane is a newcomer. C. Jane had
17、nothing to do this morning. D. Jane went to bed late last night.,5.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,Doing a part-time job has many advantages for college students. First, the income from a part-time job can lighten their parents financial burden. It is especially (1) for those who come fro
18、m poor families. Second, a part-time job can make students realize that it is not easy to earn money. Third, the students can (2) more work and social experience. Of course, there may be some disadvantages as well. It will probably,Listening,helpful,_,B. Fill in the blanks of the following passage a
19、ccording to what you have just heard.,gain,_,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,(3) up much of the students free time. It may also do harm to their health, as they often have to stay up late in order to catch up with their lessons. Even worse, some students may become more (4) in making money
20、 than in study.,Listening,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,take,_,interested,_,Discuss with your partner the following questions based on the information from the above passage you have just heard.,Speaking,Listening and Speaking,II. Speaking,Speaking,Listening,1. According to the passage,
21、what are the advantages and disadvantages for college students to do part-time jobs? 2. What is your view on taking a part-time job as a vocational school student? 3. Have you ever done any part-time jobs? Share your experience with your partner.,Speaking,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening, A
22、dvantages of part-time jobs: (1) The income from a part-time job can lighten parents financial burden. It is especially helpful to those who come from poor families. (2) A part-time job can make students realize that it is not easy to earn money. As a result, they will know the value of money and us
23、e it more sensibly. (3) In an effort to solve some of their financial problems by themselves, they become more independent.,Hints,Speaking,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,(4) They gain work and social experience through part-time jobs, which will help them solve many problems they may enco
24、unter later in life. Disadvantages of part-time jobs: (1) It will probably take up too much of the students time. (2) It may harm their health, as they often have to stay up late in order to catch up with their lessons if they dont want to be left behind. (3) Even worse, some students may develop mo
25、re interest in money than in study.,M: Could you please tell me the time? W: Im sorry. I dont have a watch. Q: Why cant the woman help the man?W: Excuse me, Mr. Stone. Can I borrow these books? M: Sorry, you are not allowed to have five books at a time. Q: What is Mr. Stone?W: Jack didnt pass the ex
26、amination. M: Really? I cant believe it. I thought he would. Q: Why is the man surprised?,Listening Script1,1.2.3.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,Listening Script2,4.5.,Listening and Speaking,Speaking,Listening,W: Can you tell me where Professor Zhangs office is? M: Im on my way there, so
27、 Ill show you. Q: What is the man going to do?W: Jane was late for her class this morning. M: Its nothing new for her. Q: What does the man mean?,解决办法，解答,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text Study,more and more,Text A,越来越,计算机，电脑,需要,be in need of,c
28、omputer n.,solution n.,sensible adj.,明智的，合乎情理的,负担,burden n.,费用，开支,expense n.,赚，挣得,earn vt.,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text Study,Text A,老板，上司,wander vi.,漫步，徘徊,男的，雄性的,下午，午后,p.m. n.,male adj.,boss n.,candidate n.,候选人，投考者,明显地,obviously adv.,雇用,e
29、mploy vt.,检查，核对,check v.,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text Study,Text A,理想的，完美的,reference n.,介绍信；参考,做出决定,决定,decision n.,make a decision,ideal adj.,be prepared to do sth.,准备好做某事,时段,slot n.,此外,besides adv.,非常，严重地,badly adv.,Comprehension,Words an
30、d Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text Study,Text A,免费,turn away,转身走开,乡下，农村,尽力,do ones best,countryside n.,for free,be good at sth.,善于做某事,试验，考验,trial n.,习惯,habit n.,累人的,tiring adj.,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text
31、Study,Text A,疯狂地,hunt v. & n.,搜索；打猎,整齐的，整洁的,寻找,hunt for,tidy adj.,like mad,swear vi.,发誓，宣誓,降低，放低,lower v.,感谢地，感激地,thankfully adv.,心中暗想,think to oneself,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text A Words and Expressions,Text Study,Text A,goodness int.,天哪,谢天谢地。,Thank goodness.,1 As a
32、 college student, I find that I am more and more in need of a computer. But I dont have enough money to buy one. Asking my parents for help is not a sensible solution, for it is already a heavy burden for them to pay my tuition and provide my living expenses in college. I must earn the money by myse
33、lf.,Text A-1,Looking for a Part-Time Job,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Text A,Text A-2,Text A,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,2 One Saturday morning, I went out to look for a job. Having been refused many times, I at last wander
34、ed into a restaurant at 8:00 p.m. There were already four male candidates in the bosss office. Obviously, the boss had difficulty in deciding whom he would employ because he said finally, “Well, I need to check your references before I can make a decision. Ive got your telephone numbers and will cal
35、l the boy I want. But remember, whoever is going to be employed must be prepared to work here from 6:00 to 8:00 every evening. Thats all.”,Text A-3,Text A,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,3 I was excited. That was an ideal time slot for me though it would take away
36、some of my free time. Besides, the restaurant wasnt very far from my college. As I needed a job badly, I walked up to the boss when the other four left. Before I could open my mouth, he said “Youre too late” and turned away.,Text A-4,Text A,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Tex
37、t Study,4 “But sir, I will do my best. Im from the countryside and Im good at hard work. And I can work two days for free as a trial.”5 At these words, the boss turned to me. “I want a boy who not only works hard but also has clean habits. Remember this is a restaurant. But look at your hands and cl
38、othes!”,Text A-5,Text A,Comprehension,Words and Expressions,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,6 How right he was, for this occasion. I should have kept myself clean. But after a tiring day hunting for a job, I did look terrible. “Oh sir, Ill keep myself clean and tidy. I swear I will work very hard, si
39、r, if only you could give me this chance.”7 “All right, all right, Ill give you a try.”8 My heart jumped like mad. I lowered my head and said thankfully, “Thank you, sir.” Then I thought to myself, “Thank goodness!”,Text A- Comprehension1,A. Choose the best answer according to the text.,Comprehensio
40、n,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Text A,Words and Expressions,The writer wanted to find a part-time job because _.A. he was in need of a computerB. he didnt have enough moneyC. his parents didnt have much moneyD. he wanted to gain work experience,Text A- Comprehension2,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabular
41、y Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,2. When the writer entered the restaurant _.A. he was disappointed B. he was tired and dirtyC. he was refused again D. there were five other students,Text A- Comprehension2,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,3. The bo
42、ss required _.A. a clean boy B. a hard-working boyC. a clean and hard-working boy D. a clever boy,Text A- Comprehension2,Text A,4. The boss expected the writer to work _ every day.A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 5 hours,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,Text A- C
43、omprehension2,Text A,5. By the end of the story, _.A. the writer was employed by the bossB. the boss agreed to give the writer a tryC. the writer was refused by the bossD. the boss asked the writer to wait for his call,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,Text A- Compre
44、hension3,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,B. Complete the following sentences orally with your partner.,1. Why didnt the writer ask his parents for money to buy a computer?He didnt do so because2. What would the boss do before he made a decision?He would befo
45、re he made a decision.,it was already a heavy,burden for his parents to support him,check the candidates references,_,Text A- Comprehension3,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,3. Why did the writer consider the job good?He considered the job good because Beside
46、s, 4. What did the writer say to persuade the boss to employ him?The writer said to the boss, “,the time slot,the restaurant wasnt very far,Sir, I will do my best.,was ideal,from his college,Im from the countryside and Im good at hard work. And I can work two days for free as a trial,Text A- Compreh
47、ension3,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,5. How did the writer feel when the boss finally agreed to give him a chance?He felt,excited and thankful,_.,Text A- Comprehension4,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,C. Make a di
48、alogue with your partner according to the situation described below.,W: Hello B: You are too late. W: But sir, Ill do my best. And IB: I want a boy who Remember it is a restaurant. But,Im from the countryside and,Im good at hard work,can work two days for,free as a trial,not only works hard but also
49、 keeps,clean,look at your,hands and clothes,Text A- Comprehension4,Text A,Comprehension,Vocabulary Building,Text Study,Words and Expressions,W: Yes, Im not very clean now. But you know, B: Really? It is to look for jobs nowadays. W: Oh, sir, I promise B: W: Thank you, sir! B: Leave me your and I need to have more personal information about you.,
