1、1English for Careers 2 Unit 1 WorkplaceTeaching 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 workplace fashion trends understanding a code of conduct (of a workplace) ha
2、ving internal communication understanding and writing a notice preparing for a party mastering time managementThe method of approach 1. Discussing, listening, reading, presenting, and role-playing by the students;2. Explanation and demonstration by the teacher;3. After-class research and practice by
3、 the students.Unit contentReading A: Workplace Fashion TrendsReading B: Boeing Code of ConductListening Im not sure how hell fit in with the other people.Our national policy fits in with the changed international situation.reputation: n. the opinion that people have about what someone/something is l
4、ike, based on what has happened in the paste.g.The school has a good reputation for examination results.He earned the reputation of being a hard worker.Paragraph 2pros and cons: the advantages and disadvantages of somethinge.g.What comment do you have on the pros and cons of studying abroad?We weigh
5、ed up the pros and cons of starting up our own business.outfit: n. a set of clothes, especially one that you wear for a special occasion4e.g.She was dressed in a white outfit.On the opening ceremony of the sports meet, all of us wore sports outfits.The football team members were wearing orange plime
6、nt: n. a remark that shows you admire someone/somethinge.g.Thank you very much for your compliment.He knew that he had just been paid a great compliment.She took his acceptance as a great compliment.Paragraph 3for instance: for examplee.g.What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of sta
7、ff stealing?His spelling is terrible. For instance, look at this word!For instance, an electric fire is a relatively expensive method of heating a room.casual: a. informale.g. He was wearing casual clothes, not his school ones.We dont like his casual behavior.Paragraph 4setting: n. a set of surround
8、ings; the place at which something happense.g. It was the perfect setting for a wonderful Christmas.People tend to behave differently in different social settings.The old castle would have provided the perfect setting for a horror story.productive: a. producing or achieving a lote.g. Agriculture and
9、 industry both grow more productive.There are a lot of productive workers in this factory.Paragraph 6incorporate: v. to include something so that it forms a part of something elsee.g. Many of your suggestions have been incorporated into the plan.We have incorporated all the latest safety features in
10、to the design.His picture had been incorporated without his permission into an advertisement.Task 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss can understand the passage and write the correct order.Steps: Ss do Task 1. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.Suggested Answers:1. C 2. D 3. B 4. F 5. E 6. ATask 2
11、5 minutes5Objective: Ss can decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the passage.Steps: Ss do Task 2. Ask Ss to work individually. Check the answers.Suggested Answers:1. F 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. TLanguage lab 45 minutesTask 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss know the spelling and mean
12、ing of the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss read Task 1. Allow Ss 5 minutes to do the task. Check the answers.KeyKey: 1. J 2. I 3. F 4. H 5. B 6. G 7. D 8. E 9. A 10.CTask 2 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss do Task 2. Ask Ss to work ind
13、ividually. Check the answers.Answers 1. incorporate 2. hampered 3. displayed 4. reputation 5. impartially6. abused 7. approve 8. violation 9. for instance 10. underliesTask 3 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the words and expressions from Reading A.Steps: Ss do Task 3. Ask Ss to work individually. Ch
14、eck the answers.Key: 1. You can display your companys products if you go to the trade fair.2. Despite severe discomfort, she remains actively engaged in helping those in need after the earthquake.3. We can ensure the safety of the workers if we check the machines carefully.64. To make sure the plan
15、fits in with our arrangements, you need to have a discussion with him.5. We have to rely on ourselves to solve the problem because they are very busy for the moment.Task 4 10 minutesObjective: Ss can express ideas in writing using the two models outlined for Task 4.Steps: Read the models to Ss with
16、an explanation if needed. Ss work in pairs. Check the answers.Key: Model 11. Before booking a train ticket, youd better find out if the time suits you.2. After finishing his paper, he checked his spelling very carefully.3. He was very sorry for being late for school again.Model 21. What interests th
17、e children a lot is that there are many animals in the zoo.2. What she said at the meeting is that the program will be put off.3. What Mr. Li was proud of was that his son won in the match.Task 5 10 minutesObjective: Ss can use the vocabulary in Reading A for translation.Steps: Ss work individually
18、or in pairs and translate the sentences. Ask two Ss to write their translations on the board. Comment briefly on their work with emphasis on the structures of their sentences.Key: 1. All the company rules and regulations must be strictly observed.2. We should be casual when we stay with these studen
19、ts.3. The above-mentioned are some communication skills that are very useful in an office setting.4. We have a professional team to market our products.5. Do you know black clothes will be trendy this fall?6. We would rather rely on ourselves instead of seeking help from others.7. New vehicles must
20、comply with national standards.8. Some young people in our company may come to seek your advice.Hours 4-5:Listening 45 minutes7Task 1 5 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately write down the missing information.Script:W: Roy, I shall work out a time to meet with your people to discuss the new project.M:
21、 Do you wish everyone in the department to be there? Wilson is on vacation this week.W: It would be best if everybody could be there. When will Wilson come back?M: Next Monday.W: How about sometime next week? M: Let me look at the schedule first. Ill get back to you this afternoon.W: Thank you.KeyKe
22、y: 1. the new project 2. on vacation3. next Monday 4. the scheduleTask 2 10 minutesObjective: Ss can decide whether the statements are true or false.Script:M: Hi, Shelly, how are you today?W: Well, I didnt sleep very well last night. Im having a slight headache now. M: Im sorry to hear that. Hope yo
23、ull be better soon.W: Thanks. Do you know that a shift-work system is to be introduced next month?M: Really? How will we be affected?W: The system will affect everyone in our office. It will be on a two-shift basis7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. M: I wonder which shift Ill be working on.W: Wh
24、y dont we go and ask the manager?M: I shall wait. Actually it doesnt make any difference which shift I am allocated. Key:1. T 2. F 3. T 4. FTask 3 10 minutesObjective: Ss can accurately tick off the items according to the conversation.Script:W: What do you usually wear for work?M: I dont need to mee
25、t customers too often, so I usually wear very casual clothes in my office, like jeans and T-shirts. I feel more relaxed in that. W: What do you think of the dressing policies of a company?M: Well, I think formal business clothes should be worn when meeting with customers and clients at scheduled mee
26、tings. That gives people a sense of trust and authority. 8W: Yes. By looking neat and smart, well be able to gain the trust of customers. M: Right. But at other times, staff can wear business casual clothes. This includes dress shirts, collared sports shirts, sweaters or skirts. But shoes should be
27、formal. I suppose casual sandals and slippers are not suitable in the workplace. W: And I think blue jeans, T-shirts and shorts are far too casual to be accepted in the office. M: I dont agree on this. I think casual wear brings a sense of freedom in the office and can inspire us in our job. W: Mayb
28、e you are right.KeyKey:Task 4 10 minutesObjective: Ss can understand the conversation and choose the best answer.Script:M: A report says that there has been too much water cooler chat in the company recently. I dont think Mr. Blacksmith will be happy when he reads it.W: Well, the boss may not like i
29、t, but we do. Its always relaxing to stay at the water cooler and chat for a while. It helps to ease the tension from the workload.M: Yes, I agree. But havent you noticed that some of our workmates are spending too much time chatting around the water cooler?W: You are right. I guess we need to come
30、back to work once we finish our cup of coffee or tea. M: I dont want our nice and pleasant water cooler chats to ever get the boss angry.W: Neither do I. I think the point is that we keep chatting at the water cooler until it is too long.M: Yes. Otherwise we might drink too much water and spend a lo
31、t of time in the bathroom! W: You bet! Q1: Who is Mr. Blacksmith?Q2: What does the woman think of the water cooler chat?Q3: Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation?Q4: What are the attitudes of the man and the woman toward the recent water cooler chatting in the compa
32、ny?Key9Key: 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. CTask 5 10 minutesObjective: Ss can find specific information from listening to a passage related to the theme.Script pick up on body language as well as spoken language. Figure out your bosss agenda. Then, youll be able to read your boss better, understand what he or s
33、he is telling you and decide the best course of action. And dont be afraid to ask your co-workers for help. Get yourself ready to help in the work, and always look on the positive side of things. If your boss says he or she needs something done, dont say, “Thats impossible.” Say, “Im on it.” If you
34、were in your bosss position, wouldnt you want someone telling you that theyre on board and ready to help?Speaking 45 minutesTask 6 45 minutesObjective: Ss are able to practice showing a new colleague around the office (and the other as a newcomer) with the useful expressions.Steps: Ss read Task 6. S
35、s work in pairs, one showing a new colleague around the office and the other as a newcomer.Key: (Omitted)Hours 6-7:Reading B 45 minutesNew words 5 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc.Steps: Ss listen to the new words and expressions, etc. Ss read the new wor
36、ds and expressions, etc.Fast reading 20 minutesObjective: Ss can comprehend Reading B.10Steps: Ss read the passage. Provide help if needed.Task 1 10 minutesObjective: Ss can decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the passage.Steps: Ss read the passage. Ss complete the
37、 task. Ss compare their work with others. Select Ss to present their work.KeyKey: 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. FTask 2 10 minutesObjective: Ss can comprehend the specific information taken from the passage.Steps: Ss read the passage. Ss complete the task. Ss compare their work with others. Select Ss to pr
38、esent their work.Key: 1. N 2. N 3. A 4. N 5. A 6. NWriting 45 minutesTask 1 15 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the style of notice.Steps: Ss do the task individually. Ss compare with each others answers. Provide help if needed. Present the answers.Key:NoticeKindly note that our Healthcare
39、 Center will be relocated to the following address with effect from September 1, 2009.New address: 909 J 2nd Street North, FultonNew YorkTelephone numbers and fax numbers remain unchanged. 11Thanks for your kind attention and continuous support.Task 2 15 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with th
40、e style of notice.Steps: Ss do the task individually. Ss compare with each others answers. Provide help if needed. Present the answers.Key: Sample:NoticePlease be informed that Office Safety Training Section will be conducted from 2:30 to 4:30 this Friday afternoon in Conference Room 109. All staff
41、are required to come. Handouts will be available after the section. Jacky Tam Office Manager July 15, 2009 Task 3 15 minutesObjective: Ss can get familiar with the style of notice.Steps: Ss do the task individually. Ss compare with each others answers. Provide help if needed. Present the answers.Sam
42、ple: NoticePlease be informed that a three-day sightseeing trip will be arranged for all the staff in our company.Time: May 28May 30, 2010Destination: Guilin, Guangxi ProvinceItinerary: May 28 evening Train to Guilin, Guangxi Province May 29 morning City tour in Guilin May 29 afternoon Cruise on Lij
43、iang River May 29 evening Free time in Yangshuo May 30 morning Train backAccommodation: Three-star hotelsTransportation: Train, bus and cruiserTrip Fare: Covered by the companyOthers: No family members allowed12Those who will participate please confirm with me before May 20, 2010. xxx Office Supervi
44、sor May 15, 2010Hour 8:Mini-Project 40 minutesObjective: Ss can know how to hold a party.Steps: Grouping. Divide the class into groups. There are several ways: Ss pick up their own partners; Teachers group fast learners with slow learners; Ss find their partners by drawing lots. Defining the project
45、. Go through the project with the class and clarify requirements. They may search online for information on how to do the preparations. Timing & cooperation. Give Ss the deadline for completion and guidelines on working together. Time management and job division are likely to be serious problems at
46、the beginning, where basic instructions from the teacher should come in. As Ss get used to the Mini-project, they will become more experienced. Remind 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 present their preparations to the class. Ask Ss to rehearse before giving performance in class. Quiz 5 minutes
