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Using language 2
Choices and decisions
Unit 1 Looking forwards
Learning objectives
1. To learn to use some phrases to give suggestions and make choices and decisions;
2. To learn to make a choice for job and use expressions of asking polite questions and giving reasons.
1. What difficult decision is Li Ling facing
Why is she feeling worried
2. What does Jenny suggest to her
3. What would you do when faced with a difficult decision
Activity 1 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
1. What difficult decision is Li Ling facing Why is she feeling worried
She has to make a choice between studying physics at her dream university, as she has been admitted without taking any exam, and taking the college entrance exam and applying to the Medical School there. She can’t make up her mind what the right thing to do is.
2. What does Jenny suggest to her
Jenny at first suggested to Li Ling that she should go for her preferred major. Then she suggested that she could put off making a decision until she had spoken to her high school advisor. Since Li Ling still could not make a decision, Jenny suggested that they could go for lunch and then weigh up the options.
3. What would you do when faced with a difficult decision
Possible answers:
I would ask my parents / teachers for advice and ...
I would put off making a decision until ...
......
Activity 2 Read the statements and complete the sentences with the correct form of the expressions in the above activity.
May: I thought quitting my old job to work here was the right decision to make, but now I’m not sure — the new job seems too demanding.
May is _______________________________________.
having second thoughts
Jane: Can I get back to you by the end of the week I really can’t make a decision now.
Jane is _______________________________________.
putting off making a decision
Paul: The physics club or debating society The physics club, of course! I’m a big fan of science.
Paul finds it easy to ____________________________.
make up his mind
Bill: Working at my dad’s bank Absolutely not! It’s too boring!
Bill is _____________________________________.
rejecting something out of hand
Amanda: I need to think about the advantages and disadvantages of each option they’ve offered.
Amanda wants to ____________________________.
weigh up the options
Jia Ying: I’ve decided to say no to the chance to work in Europe.
Jia Ying has decided to _______________________.
pass up the opportunity
Activity 3 Read the passage and answer the questions.
It is crucial for teenagers to develop into mature and responsible members of society. In addition to participation in school, a part-time job can also be helpful in this transition. It can help them achieve new accomplishments, learn about society and become more independent.
Many countries now have laws to regulate part-time employment for students. In the UK, for example, the law states that students aged 15 and 16 are allowed to work a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time, and 35 hours per week during school holidays. They are not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
Listening & speaking
1. What can students achieve via part-time jobs
2. What regulations are in place for students doing part-time jobs in the UK
3. Have you ever had a part-time job Why did you do it
Students can achieve new accomplishments, learn about society and become more independent, thus developing into mature and responsible members of society via part-time jobs.
In the UK, the law states that students aged 15 and 16 are allowed to work a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time, and 35 hours per week during school holidays. They are not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
One possible answer:
I have ever had a part-time job as a tour guide / shop assistant / ...
Because I want to gain some experience / earn some money by myself / know more about society / ...
Activity 4 Listen to the interview and choose the job Richard applied for.
Activity 5 Listen again and complete the notes.
Because he has always been interested in 1__________________.
dealing with people
Why did Richard apply for this job
What did Richard do in his previous
holidays
He worked in a youth hostel in Vietnam,
2___________________________.
He worked 3______________________ in Bali.
He 4____________________________ in Thailand.
guiding visitors to local sites
as a lifeguard on the beach
worked selling food at a street stall
Why does Richard believe he is suitable for the job
Because he is a 5_________ and outgoing person, and feels happy when 6_________________________________.
His 7_________________ have made him a flexible individual.
8___________________________ is relevent.
friendly
he is working hard to satisfy people
travel experiences
His previous work experience
Why did Richard do part-time jobs
Because he 9____________________________ his holiday time.
Because the experiences would 10________________________________________.
desired to make the best use of
prepare him for his future college application
Now work in pairs. Decide whether Richard should get the job and give your reasons.
I think Richard should get the job because he has the relevent experiences. ...
I think Richard should get the job because he could deal with people well. ...
Activity 6 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview.
Would you mind ...
Could you tell me ...
The reason is ...
..., if you wouldn’t mind.
May I ask why ...
I’d say it’s due to ...
It’s because...
Would you explain ...
It’s a result of ...
Giving reasons
Asking polite questions
The reason is ...
It’s because ...
I’d say it’s due to ...
It’s a result of ...
Could you tell me ...
..., if you wouldn’t mind.
May I ask why ...
Would you explain ...
Would you mind ...
Activity 7 Work in pairs. Choose a part-time job advertisement in Activity 4 and act out an interview using the expressions in this section.
Make up an interview using the words and expressions you’ve learnt today.
Homework

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