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2019 新人教
X4U5 Launching Your Career
Using language
Listening and Talking
教材分析
听力文本的内容是三位来自不同国家的高中生对大学申请和专业选择问题的讨论。高中生可塑性很强，专业选择是每位希望继续在大学深造的青少年将要面临的重要问题。专业的选择很大程度上也决定了他们未来的发展方向，但是要作出适合自己的选择并不容易。文本中三位中外学生的交流也展示出青少年在选择过程中可能会有的困惑，可能是因为来自父母的建议和压力，也可能是因为对自己的职业方向还没有明确的想法。即使有了喜欢的专业，还要面临是否能够进入心仪的学校的问题。
Teaching aims:
Knowledge objectives:.Be able to listen for a gist of a conversation about choosing university major.
Skill objectives: Be able to learn on important listening skill: identify references.
Emotional objectives: Be able to cooperate with others .
Thinking quality objectives: Be able to think about choosing university majors from different aspects and the interest and potential related to the major.
Teaching key points:
Be able to think about choosing university majors from different aspects and the interest and potential related to the major.
Teaching difficult points:
To talk about the majors students would like to choose
Teaching procedures:
Lead –in
The National College Entrance Examination of this year is approaching, many senior three students are looking forward to being admitted into universities. Here is a short video which says there are a variety of newly opened specialties set up in many universities
this year.
.As a Chinese ,we are proud that our country surprises the world with new technology and rapid economic development . So in order to meet the needs of scientific and economic development, a variety of newly opened specialties are set up in many universities. Can you say some names of majors in college or universities

Group work
What is your dream university What major do you want to study
What are the Chinese names of the follow university majors？

Activity1
Look at the pictures below. Discuss in pairs which university major each picture might show.
How much do you know about some newly opened university majors
Biomedical engineering, or bioengineering, is the application of engineering principles to the fields of biology and health care.
Data science combines the scientific method, math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, AI, and even storytelling to uncover and explain the business insights buried in data.
Cyber Security refers to the complete universe of tools, practices, and rules that protect data assets from malicious actors.
Public health is the field related to promoting and maintaining health in a community.
Robotics is a major to make any sensor-based robots that attempt to mimic human intelligence. which are used in a variety of fields ranging from manufacturing, nuclear, construction, space and underwater exploration, and health care.
Computer gamedesign is a major in which you can learn how to design computer games.
Are you interested in these newly opened university majors
Activity2
Listen to the conversation and tick the chart according to what is needed to get into a good university in each country.
Activity 3
Listen to the conversation again, and take notes on what each student would like to study and why.
Activity 4
Listen again and finish the tasks below.
Identify references
When we speak, we often refer to someone else’s opinion or what we have heard,read,or been told. When expressing this in speech, we use phrases such as I heard/read that...,according to...,I was told that...,etc
1.Complete the sentences.
1.______________________that my future career might depend on what university I end up getting into.
2.______________________________________it could help me find work overseas.It would be great to see more of the world!
3.________________that they're really fascinating subjects if you're good at computer programming. But I'm hopeless at programming!
4._________________that there's no point choosing a subject that you like but you're not very good at.
2.Answer the questions.
1 What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and date science
They are really fascinating subjects if you are good at computer programming.
2 What did Susan say she was told
There is no point in choosing a subject that you like but you are not good at it.
3 What did Olivia say they need to do to get into good universities
They need to start studying even harder.
Activity 5
Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
1.Do you agree with Olivia’s parents when they say that a person’s career might depend on what university/major they get into Why or why not
2. Do you agree that there is no point studying something that you like but are not very good at Give your reasons.
Tips
1.Some careers need highly specialized knowledge, such as doctors, astronauts, pilots, engineers, interpreter...
Some careers are not related to which university you have been to, or what you have studied at university, such as salesman, managers,writer……
2.Some famous persons whose career do not match their specialty.
Lu Xun, a famous writer who majored in medicine.
Bill Gates , the head of the software company Microsoft who majored in law in HarvardUniversity.
Ma Yun,the lead founder, chairman, and CEO of the Hangzhou-based Alibaba Networking Technology company who majored in English in Hangzhou normal college.
Li Jian, a renowned music person who majored in electronic and information engineering in Qinghua university.
Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
Activity 6
In pairs, tell each other about the majors you would like to choose. Use the expressions below to help you.
课堂小结
1.Talk about university majors.
2.Listen for a gist of conversation about majors.
3.Share about opinions about majors students would like to choose.
Reading for writing
Teaching aims:
(1). To read different kinds of texts and find their general ideas.
(2). To learn the stylistic features of job advertisements, cover letters and resumes.
(3). To learn to write cover letters and resumes.
Teaching key and difficult points:
To read different kinds of texts and find their general ideas.
To learn the stylistic features of job advertisements, cover letters and resumes.
To learn to write cover letters and resumes.
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Lead in
1.Do you want to have a summer job
2.Do you know how to apply for a summer job
Step 2 pre-reading
1.Scan the titles and forms of the three texts.
The first text is a job and looking for helpers at a summer camp. The second is an application letter for that job as a camp helper. The third is the CV of the job applicant.
2.What kind of person is required for the job
An active and outgoing person who is passionate about Chinese culture and would like to meet and help young people from other countries.
3. What experience does the applicant have with foreign languages How has the applicant displayed her knowledge of Chinese culture
She has travelled to several English speaking countries and her English is at an intermediate level. She has certificate in Chinese Calligraphy and taught after-school classical calligraphy classes.
Step3 while-reading
Activity 1: Find the details of these requirements in the job advertisement, and report your findings to the class.
Activity 2: How does the applicant respond to each of the job requirements Read the cover letter and CV again and fill out the table.
Activity 3: Do you think she is a good match for the job Why
She speaks intermediate-level English, has proficiency in Chinese calligraphy, helped to organize a three-day tour of her city for visiting exchange students, worked during holidays at local pet shop, and visited UK on high school exchange programme. She seems to be a good match for the job, as she appears to have all the necessary skills and qualifications.
Step 4 : Writing
1.Think of a job you like. Write an application letter and a CV. Try to include the following points.
Your skills
Your experience
Your personality
What the job means to you
What special things you can offer or bring to the job
2.Useful expressions
Beginning:
I would like to apply for the position of…
Please consider me as an applicant for…
This letter/ email is in response to your advertisement in…for…
Please consider me for the position of … in …
I am writing in response/ reply to your advertisement in …for…
Skill:
I believe I would be a valuable addition to your team.
Experience:
I have experience in…
I have volunteered…
I worked as … before.
Personality and attitude:
I am keen to…
I will be more than happy if I can…
What the job means to you:
It would be a great honour to…
I will be more than happy to…
Ending:
I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Please give me a chance. Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your consideration and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I would welcome an interview at any time convenient for you.
I would appreciate it if you would grant me an interview.
If my qualifications can meet your requirements, please grant me an interview.
1.A possible version
Dear Mr. Smith,
Learning an English Poetry Recitation Contest will be held in our school and that two hosts are needed, I’m more than excited to apply to be one of them.
Firstly, having a good command of English and being a sociable boy, which makes me equal to the position. Besides, I have hosted our school’s English speech contest three times, from which I have gained relevant experience. Better yet, my rich knowledge of both Chinese and English poems is also an advantage over other applicants.
Thanks for your time. I would be grateful if you could give my application your kind consideration. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Step 5 Discussion
In pairs, read your partner's application letter and CV. Use the checklist to help him/her improve them.
Step 6 Homework
Finish your application letter and a CV.

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