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(共40张PPT)
Listening and speaking
Choose a university major
Learning Objectives
1. Learn about some emerging and popular university majors.
2. Listen and identify the factors that would influence our major choices.
3. Talk about our preferred majors and the reasons for our preference.
Aims of the lesson
At the end of this lesson, we will be able to:
learn about some emerging (newly started) and popular university majors;
listen and identify the factors that would influence our major choices;
talk about our preferred majors and the reasons for our preference.
Decide on
a future career
Choose a university major
Apply for a job
Lead in
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 1
Pre-listening
Pre-listening
As senior three students, have you ever considered your dream university and ideal major
Do you know these university majors
Genetic engineering (基因工程)
Renewable energy management (可再生能源管理)
Emerging media studies (新兴媒体研究)
Blockchain technology (区块链技术)
Look at the pictures and match with the university major.
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Bio-medical engineering ____
生物医学工程
Computer game design ___
电脑游戏设计
Cybersecurity ____
网络安全
Data science ____
数据科学
Public health ____
公共健康
Robotics ____
机器人技术
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Presentation
1. Look at the pictures below. Discuss in pair which university major each picture might show.
Bio-medical engineering____
Computer game design_____
Cybersecurity_______
Data Science ______
Public health_______
Robotics ________
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IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 2
Listening
Listen to the conversation and tick the chart according to what is needed to get into a good university/college in each country.
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Requirement China UK USA
Get a good grade
Pass the entrance exam
Write an essay
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2.Listen to the conversation and tick the chart according to what is needed to get into a good university in each country.
Requirements China UK USA
Get a good grade
Pass the entrance exam
Write an essay






Listen to the conversation, and take notes on what each student would like to study and why.
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Student Chosen major Reason
Liu Ming
Susan
Olivia
Computer game design
International business
Robotics
to design fun games for children to learn with
to find work overseas and see more of the world
interested in futuristic things
3. Listen to the conversation again, and take notes on what each students would like to study and why.
Student Chosen major Reason
Liu Ming
Susan
Olivia
Computer game
design
Robotics
International business
interested in futuristic things
to find work overseas and see more of the world
to design fun games for children to learn with
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.
Identify references
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Listen to the conversation and what should they take into consideration when they choose a university or a university major
Student what did they say opinion
Liu Ming
Susan
Olivia
I read that they’re really fascinating subjects if ___________________________.
I was told that there’s no point
choosing a subject __________________________
Don’t forget that where you study is also important,too. I am planing on taking a few campus tours to see ______________________________.
What one is good at
What one is interested in and good at
the atmosphere and facilities of the university
you’re good at computer programming
something that you
like but you are not very good at
what the atmosphere and facilities are like
4.Listen again and answer the questions below.
1 .What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and data science
2. What did Susan say she was told
3. What did Olivia say they need to do to get into good universities
They’re really fascinating subjects if you’re good at computer programming
There’s no point in choosing a subject that you like but you’re not very good at.
They need to start studying even harder.
Liu Ming: Hi, Susan! Hi, Olivia! I’ve been thinking a lot recently about university. Have you guys made any plans yet
Susan: Hi, Liu Ming! I guess I’ve thought about it, but I haven’t made any firm plans yet. How about you, Olivia
Olivia: The same. My parents said that my future career might depend on what university I end up getting into.
Liu Ming: If I had a chance, I’d love to go to a top Chinese university. But it’s so hard. I need a really high score to pass the National College Entrance Exam.
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Susan: Oh, in the UK, we don’t have a university entrance exam. We take a separate exam for each subject that we study. Then we use our grades to apply to a university. We also have to give a long essay to the university saying why we want to study our chosen subject.
Olivia: Well, in the US, we need to get really high grades and we need to take a college entrance exam. Plus we have to write an admission essay.
Liu Ming: So, we must all study extra hard, then. I really want to major in computer game design. I'd like to design fun games for children to learn with.
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Susan: That’s a great idea! I’d like to study international business. According to the school’s careers advisor, it could help me find work overseas. It would be great to see more of the world!
Olivia: Hmm... I’m not sure what I want to study as my major yet. But right now I’m thinking about robotics. I’m really interested in futuristic things.
Liu Ming: How about cybersecurity or data science I read that they’re really fascinating subjects if you’re good at computer programming. But I’m hopeless at programming!
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Susan: That’s a good point. I was told that there’s no point choosing a subject that you like but you’re not very good at.
Olivia: Yes, and don’t forget that where you study is also important, too. I’m planning on taking a few campus tours to see what the atmosphere and facilities are like.
Liu Ming: Good idea! I really hope that we can all find good universities.
Susan: Me, too. I hope we are all lucky and find great universities.
Olivia: Luck Ha-ha! I think we all need to start studying even harder, too!
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IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 3
Speaking
1. Do you agree with Olivia's parents when they say that a person's career might depend on what university they get into Why or why not
5. Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
It depends upon the career. For a few highly specialized careers, getting into the right university is key. For many other careers, it does not matter which university you have been to, or even really what you have studied at university.
Discuss these questions.
1 Do you agree with Olivia's parents when they say that a person's career might depend on what university they get into Why or why not
It depends upon the career. For a few highly specialised careers, getting into the right university is key. For many other careers, it does not matter which university you have been to, or even really what you have studied at university.
2 Do you agree that there is no point studying something that you like but you are not very good at Give your reasons.
Yes, because it serves no purpose. I might like listening to the piano and dream of being a concert pianist, but if I lack the talent, what is the point
Speaking: Talk about your preferred majors and reasons
1. In pairs, tell each other about the major[s] you would like to choose. (P55 Ex.6)
I’d choose … because …
If possible, I’d really like to …
I’m not sure if that suits you, because …
I think that is really difficult because …
I think you are really suited to that because …
That’s a good choice, but I think you should …
Are you sure that’s a good choice Have you thought about …
I’m not sure what I want to study yet, but right now I’m thinking about … because …
I plan/hope/wish to …
My goal/dream is to …
I’ve always wanted to …
choices
wishes
opinions
intentions
Expressing choices, wishes, intentions and opinions
Read the expressions below and put them into different categories. Then have a group discussion and add more to each category.
I’d choose …because … If possible, I’d really like to… I'm not sure if that suits you, because ... I think that is really difficult because… I think you are really suited to that because … That's a good choice, but I think you should ... Are you sure that’s a good choice Have you thought about ...
I'm not sure what I want to study yet, but right now I'm thinking about … because …
I plan/hope/wish to …
My goal/dream is to ...
I've always wanted to …
Expressing choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions
6. In pair, tell each other about the major you would like to choose. Use the expressions below to help you.
I’d choose …because … If possible, I’d really like to… I'm not sure if that suits you, because ... I think that is really difficult because… I think you are really suited to that because … That's a good choice, but I think you should ... Are you sure that’s a good choice Have you thought about ...
I'm not sure what I want to study yet, but right now I'm thinking about … because …
I plan/hope/wish to …
My goal/dream is to ...
I've always wanted to …
Expressing choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions
A: What major will you choose in university
B: I’m not really sure yet. My goal is to work at a large company, so I guess Business administration.
A: Are you sure that’s a good choice Most of the people I know who are working at large companies majored in something else. And a lot of companies want employees with different education backgrounds, as they have different skills and points of view.
B: So, what would you suggest
A: Have you thought about history You love that subject.
B: That’s a good choice, but I still think I should study something more useful for my future career. What about you What major will you choose
A: I plan to study nutrition and child health after I go to medical school.
B: So, you want to be a doctor
A: Yes, if possible, I’d really like to become a pediatrician.
B: Wow! I think that might be quite difficult for you. Your grades in science have been weak so far.
A: That might be true, but it is my dream. I’ll study harder when it comes to science from now on.
B: What if it doesn’t work out
A: Well, I’ll just have to cross that bridge when I come to it.
A: What major will you choose in university
B: I’m not really sure yet. My goal is to work at a large company, so I guess Business administration.
A: Are you sure that's a good choice Most of the people I know who are working at large companies majored in something else. And a lot of companies want employees with different education backgrounds, as they have different skills and points of view.
B: So, what would you suggest
A: Have you thought about history You love that subject.
B: That's a good choice, but I still think I should study something more useful for my future career. What about you What major will you choose
A: I plan to study nutrition and child health after I go to medical school.
B: So, you want to be a doctor
A: Yes, if possible, I'd really like to become a pediatrician.
B: Wow! I think that might be quite difficult for you. Your grades in science have been weak so far.
A: That might be true, but it is my dream. I'll study harder when it comes to science from now on.
B: What if it doesn’t work out
A: Well, I'll just have to cross that bridge when I come to it.
How to choose a university major
How to choose a
university major
What one is good at
What one is interested in
Where you study (the atmosphere
and facilities)
Besides these, what other factors do you think should be considered when choosing a university major
One’s future career
1. Work in groups，tell each other about the major(s) you would like to choose. Translate the following sentences and use them in your conversation.
(1) 在大学你会选择什么专业呢？
What major will you choose in university
(2) 你确定那是个好的选择吗
Are you sure that’s a good choice
(3) 那你的建议是什么呢
So, what would you suggest
Practice
Use the expressions below to help you.
choices
wishes
intentions
opinions
Exploring choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions
I'd choose ... because ..
If possible, I'd really like to ...
I plan / hope/wish to ...
My goal/dream is to ...
I am not sure what I want to study yet,but right now I am thinking about ....
I’ve always wanted to ...
I'm not sure if that suits you, because ...
I think that is really difficult because ...
I think you are really suited to that because...
That’s a good choice, but I think your should...
Are you sure that’s a good choice Have you thought about...
Summary and Assess Your progress
1. Get to know some new university majors.
Bio-medical engineering Computer game design
Cybersecurity Data science
Public health Robotics
2. Listening skill :Identify references
I heard/ read that...,
according to ...,
I was told that ...
3.Talk about choosing a university major.
Exploring choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions
Part VI Assignment
Last week, I got a video email from a soon- to -be senior three student . He has some worries about his future, and he asks us to give him some suggestions.
Now watch the video, and write a letter of advice to him after class.
Let’s make it clear what Yuan Yujing said in the video.
How could you apply the above three reasons to
yourself to achieve your own goals and dreams
Write a passage in 100 words.
For me, the biggest lessons are the willingness to endure hardship and his patience. Often, I don’t like to put myself through difficulty and I like to take the easy way, and I hate waiting! However, in order to achieve my dreams, I will have to become more patient, and I will have to push myself to do better, even when it is not easy.
课堂小结
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