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Changing Jobs: From Mouse Catcher to Space Tour Guide
八下unit1 developing ideas Reading
Warm-up & Lead-in
Look at the picture and answer the questions:
01. What jobs can you see
Identify the professions visible in the image.
02. Future Outlook
What do you think might happen to these jobs in the future
Reading - Main Idea
From mouse catcher to space tour guide...
The passage discusses how some traditional jobs are disappearing due to technological development, while new jobs are emerging to meet new needs.
Vocabulary - Jobs soon to be history
Cashier
A person who works at a cash register in a shop. They may be replaced by machines in the future.
Pilot
A person who flies an aircraft. With new technology, human pilots may not be needed anymore.
Vocabulary - Jobs of the future
Space tour guide
A person who shows tourists around in space. Travelling to space will be cheaper, so we need them.
VR fashion designer
A person who designs clothes for people in virtual reality. They will be greatly needed.
Practice 1 - Complete the report
Instruction: Complete the research report with words from the passage.
Findings (General Trends)
People's jobs have __________ throughout history.
Technology is __________ faster and faster. Some __________ jobs are disappearing. But new ones are also springing up to meet __________.
Examples (Specific Cases)
Jobs soon to be history:
Cashiers may become unnecessary, as they may be __________ by machines.
With the development of __________, human pilots may not be needed.
Jobs of the future:
Travelling to space will become cheaper. __________ will be needed to look after people on the moon!
VR __________ will be needed to make people look good in virtual reality.
Practice 1 - Answer Key
01. changed
02. developing
03. traditional
04. new needs
05. replaced
06. new technology
07. Space tour guides
08. fashion designers
Practice 2 - Answer the questions
Discussion Questions
1. Cynthia263: "Will pilots' jobs go up in smoke "
What does this comment imply about the future of pilots
2. JerryMc's Comment
What does his opinion suggest about job security in the future
3. JZhang00: "sit at our desks"
What does this phrase mean in the context of job changes
Reference Material
Discussion - Think and Share
Key Discussion Points
Feelings about Job Change:
How do you feel about the rapid changes in the job market over time
Agree or Disagree:
Which comment resonates with you most Explain your reasons.
Future Readiness:
What strategies can we use to keep up with the changing demands
Reference Material
Changing Landscape
Some traditional jobs are disappearing due to rapid technological advancements.
New Opportunities
New jobs are emerging to meet the demands of new industries and market needs.
Continuous Growth
We need to keep learning new skills and adapt to changes to stay competitive.
Summary
Homework
Write a short passage (80-100 words) about:
A job you think will disappear in the future.
A job you think will appear in the future.

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