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Launching Your Career
Unit 5
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To read a passage about career aptitude tests ;
To be able to understand charts and graphs;
To know the significance of planning career and how to know yourself better through self-assessment.
1.What can you see in the picture?
A person begins his or her career with infinite possibilities ahead.
2. What does the quote mean?
The future is not set — we can change what has already happened through our present actions.
规划你的职业
A businessman with a briefcase
An endless road leading to the distance
未来取决于你今天的行动。
——“圣雄”甘地
The future is not set — we can change what has already happened through our present actions.
Get a head start on your future career
a head start:
an advantage that sb already has before they start doing sth
to see if it is a job they would enjoy doing and might have an ability at
What are some of the ways that can help people decide which career is appropriate for them?
to see what careers match their personalities
career aptitude tests
personality tests
A FROG
Most people see a frog right away. If this is about you, then you have a straightforward personality. You are perceived as confident, trustworthy and reliable.
A HORSE
Those whose attention is first drawn to the horse are thoughtful individuals. If you are one of them, you have an analytical mind. You don' take things for what they seem to be.
Psychologist can figure out your personality by the way you see some pictures!
Psychologist can figure out your personality by the way you see some pictures!
Two squirrels on a tree branch.
You judge a situation at the first sight and thus solve subsequent problems efficiently.
You are a unique individual with outstanding observational skills. This can help you in both your work and your social interactions with others.
A woman's face.
Have you ever thought of what kind of job you will be doing in the future?
No, I am not quite ready for that.
No, I think it is too early to think about it and I am focusing on my study.
Yes. I desire to become a businessman/ a policeman/ an electric engineer/ a programmer/ a tour guide/ a pet vet/ a doctor/ a lawyer/ ...
Subjective factors
Personal interest
Education
Experience
Skills and qualities
Work personalities
Objective factors
Socio-economic status
Influences from the family
Development and needs of the society
What factors will you take into consideration when you plan your future career?
2.What is the text probably about?
It’s probably about planning your _____ with the help of __________________ that analyses your _________________.
career
“career aptitude tests”
An expository essay 说明文
work personality types
1.What is the text type?
职业能力测试示例
工作个性类型
Paragraph Main idea
1 Taking time to _____________________________ is an essential exercise for young people.
2 Starting to think about your dream career ______________ is not easy.
3 ___________________ can help us to get a head start in considering our future career.
4 There are ______________________ career aptitude tests.
5 One popular test works to indicate the participant’s _____________________.
6 Career suggestions can also be based on ___________________________.
7 Career aptitude tests are a very useful tool, but they are only meant for ___________.
think about your dream career
at a young age
Career aptitude tests
many different kinds of
overall work personality
education and experience level
guidance
Problem
Conclusion
Solution
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Fill in the table to summarize the main idea of each paragraph.
目录|all,蓝色
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1. Why are you asked “What do you do?” when meeting a new person?
2. When is the best time one should start thinking about his career?
It's the right time for YOU to start it NOW!
Part 1 (Para. 1-2): Problem
Part 2 (Para. 3-6): Solution
1. What is one of the most effective ways of helping you see which career may be right for you?
Why?
2. What is very important when you are completing the test?
3. How is the career aptitude test introduced in the text?
grade
analyse & divide
is given a chart
make a code
generate a list
Part 2 (Para. 3-6): Solution
4. Why is looking at higher-level careers very useful for high school students?
Because it lets you know what you may like to aim for in the future. In other words, it motivates you to move on.
R: Realistic
I: Investigative
A: Artistic
S: Social
E: Enterprising
C: Conventional
0 5 10 15 20
Work out your work personality code.
R: Hands on, active, technical I: Observant, intellectual A: Creative, imaginative, original
S: Helpful, people-oriented, responsible E: Persuasive, confident C: Organised, detail-oriented
tpye
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
score
grade your preferences for work tasks
6 different colors represent 6 different types of work personalities
title
body
legend/key
(图例/图示)
Y-axis
X-axis
1. What is the participant’s work personality code?
2. What does it mean by being an “A-I-R”?
It is A-I-R.
It gives the participant career suggestions. Being an “A-I-R” means creative, imaginative and original jobs may be his or her favorite. Also, he or she can choose observant or intellectual job. And hands on, active or technical jobs are suitable for him or her.
Writer, architect, designer, and engineer…
Read the chart again, and answer the questions.
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1. What does the author think of the career aptitude tests?
2. What is the secret to a good career?
Part 3 (Para. 7): Conclusion
Do you agree?
I quite agree with it.
Because when you are passionate about something, you have great interest in it and you are sure to try your best to accomplish it.
I do not agree with it.
Because someone lacks the talent or the ability to turn the dream into a career. People can still pursue their passions as hobbies.
dreaming
Fill in the blanks according to the text.
You will be asked about your career when 1.________(meet) with a new person because the job you have 2.________(define) who you are. However, it’ s hard for young people 3._______ (think) about their possible careers.So,one of the most effective ways is 4.___________(complete) a “career aptitude test”.The results will tell you about your 5.________(strength) and interests, and provide you with a better chance 6._____finding a job you like.There are many different kinds of tests but it is important to be honest while completing 7.________—there are no right or wrong answers.
meeting
defines
to think
to complete
strengths
of
them
One test asks the 8. (participate) to grade their preferences and then their top three scores are used to make a code 9. indicates their work personality and generates a list of career suggestions.To conclude, career aptitude tests are 10. (clear) a very useful tool. However, the secret to a good career lies in your own passionate things.
participants
that/which
clearly
Fill in the blanks according to the text.
mechanic;
accountant;
farmer;
carpenter;
...
engineer;
biologist;
astronomer;
detective;
police spy;
librarian;
lawyer;
...
actor;
director;
graphic designer;
photographer;
musician;
...
dentist;
surgeon;
nurse;
teacher;
waitress;
firefighter;
counsellor;
...
estate agent;
salesman;
manager;
CEO;
...
restaurant manager;
secretary;
human resource;
administrator;
...
Look at these jobs and then decide on which work personality type they most closely relate to. Add more jobs to each category.
R: Hands on, active, technical I: Observant, intellectual A: Creative, imaginative, original
S: Helpful, people-oriented, responsible E: Persuasive, confident C: Organised, detail-oriented
实践型 研究型 艺术型 社会型 管理型 常规型
As an adult, one of the first questions you are asked when meeting someone new is, "what do you do?"This is because your career is a very important part of who you are. The career you have defines your life, and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.
成年人
省略that的定从
+表从
职业
省略that/which的定从
决定你的生活
动名词短语作主语
至关重要的锻炼
The best time to start thinking about possible careers is while you are still at school, before you make any choices about your further education. This, however, is not always easy. Some people know what they want to do from a young age, but many others just have a few ideas bouncing around in their heads.
可能从事的职业
+表从
做任何选择
继续深造
晃来晃去
One of the most effective ways to get some insight on a possible career path is to complete a"career aptitude test". The results of the test will tell you about your strengths and interests, and some tests also suggest careers that you may be suited to. Having this information will provide you with a better chance of finding a job you like. There are many free tests online, so give one a try. Getting a head start in considering your future career may help you for the rest of your life. You don't want to look back in years to come and say, "I wish I had thought more about what I really wanted to do."
最有效的方法之一
洞察
可能从事的职业道路
完成
职业能力倾向测验
强项
兴趣
+定从
适合
信息
provide sb. with sth.
做...的更好机会
省略that/which的定从
免费的
尝试一下某事
起步前的优势
考虑你的未来职业
回顾
多年之后
+宾从
结果
There are many different kinds of career aptitude tests. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work scenarios, like working as a librarian or a lawyer. Of course, while completing these sorts of tests, it is very important to be honest—and don't worry—there are no right or wrong answers.
不同种类的
个人兴趣和态度
focus on集中于
v.评估
工作场景
图书管理员
律师
完成
各种各样的
One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for a variety of work tasks. Their answers are then analysed and divided up between six different types of work personalities. The paricipant is then given a chart showing their score for each type of work personality. The top three scores are used to make a code that indicates the participant's overall work personality. This code is then used to generate a list of career suggestions.
流行的
参与者
v.打分
偏好
分割,分配
分析
不同类型的职业性格
图表
分数
被用来...
组成代码
+定从
表明
整体的
产生
职业建议的列表
The career suggestions are also based on your education and experience level, but you can look at higher-level careers as well, which is very useful for high school students. For example, you could look at the basic careers to see what work you might like now, and then look at the more advanced careers so you know what you may like to aim for in the future. This is a great tool to help plan your career and let you know what targets you need to reach to get there.
以...为基础
教育和经验水平
更高层次的职业
+非定从
基础性的职业
更高级别的职业
力求取得...
达到
In conclusion, career aptitude tests are clearly a very useful tool, However, it is important to remember that they are only meant for guidance. The secret to a good career is finding something that you are passionate about. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now!
总之
显然
+宾从
为......而做准备的
指导
.....的秘诀是...
+定从
热衷于......
马上,立刻
As an adult, one of the first questions you are asked when _______ (meet) someone new is, “ What do you do?” (P50, Para. 1)
Of course, while __________ (complete) these sorts of tests, it is very important to be honest — and don’t worry — there are no right or wrong answers. (P50, Para. 4)
meeting
completing
Important sentence 1
作为一名成年人,你结识新朋友时首先被问及的问题之一是:“你是做什么工作的?”
当然,在做这些测验时,诚实是非常重要的——无须担心,答案没有对错之分。
在什么情况下状语从句可以使用省略形式?
If ________ (accept) for the job, you’ll be informed soon.
While ________ (visit) the city, they received a warm welcome.
accepted
visiting
当when, while, before, after, unless, as if, if 等引导的状语从句中的主语与主句主语一致或从句主语是it,且从句谓语中含有be动词时,可以省略从句中的主语和be动词。
1. While he was playing with his children outdoors, the father felt very happy.= _________________________________, the father felt very happy.
2. He won’t come unless he is invited.
= He won’t come ____________________.
3. 少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲。
_________________________________________
While playing with his children outdoors
unless invited
Work hard when (you are) young, or you’ll regret.
This is ________ your career is a very important part of ____ you are.
Important sentence 2
because
who
这是一个含有because引导的______从句,以及of 后接______从句的复合句。
表语
定语
1. Jo很兴奋,因为她收到家里寄来的包裹。
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. She has strong passion for her research. That’s ________ she dedicates her time to doing surveys.
3. The reason for his absence is __________ his daughter suddenly fell ill.
4. The problem is __________ the new plan can be put into practice.
5. This was __________ we hold the dance party last time.
Jo was thrilled. It was because she received a parcel from home.
why
*This is why... “这是...的原因”,why引导表语从句,强调结果。
that
whether
where
You don’t want to look back in years to come and say, “I wish I ___________ (think) more about _____ I really wanted to do.”
Important sentence 3
had thought
what
该复合句含有wish引导的______从句,从句使用了______语气,表示对_______________;还有about后接______从句。
宾语
虚拟
宾语
过去时态的虚拟
从句谓语动词时态
对过去的虚拟
对现在的虚拟
对将来的虚拟
had done
did/were
would do
1. 我希望她们这次在家。
2. 我希望我没有伤害他这么厉害。
3.我希望你明天能来。
I wish they were at home this time.
I wish I hadn’t hurt him so much.
I wish you would come tomorrow.
I want to become lawyer because I think fairness and justice is of great importance to society, and I hope I can make some contribution in that respect.
Important sentence 4
该复合句含有because引导的______从句,以及and的并列句。其中划线部分 is of great importance = ________________.
状语
is very important
be of +抽象名词=形容词,可用于说明主语的性质。常见的抽象名词有:use, value,help, importance, difference, significance等,其前面可用little,some,any,great,no,much等修饰。
1.It is very important to protect the traditiona culture. = It is ______ ______ ______ to protect the traditional culture.
2. Your advice is of great use, which does help to improve my English. Your advice ______ ______ ______, which does help to improve my English.
3. 她们对英语学习者有很大帮助。
They ______ ______ ______ ______ to English learners.
of great importance
is very useful
are of great help
5.There is no ________________ (in) doing ...做...没有意义
There is no __________(in) doing ...做...没有坏处
There is no __________ (in) doing...做...毫无好处
There is no __________ (in) doing...做...没有困难
There is no ________ (in) doing...做...没有用
Important sentence 5
point/sense
harm
good
difficulty
use
(1)问也没有用。 There is ______________________________________.
(2)和他交朋友没有什么好处。There is _______________________________________.
(3)用环保产品是没有害处的。
There is ______________________________ the environmentally friendly products.
(4) 为过去的事情担忧是没有意义的。
There is ________________________________________________the past.
no use in asking
no good in making friends with him
no harm in using
no point/sense in worrying about
I have been captain of my school table tennis team for two years, so I know how to lead and decide on priorities.
Important sentence 6
该句know后接how to lead是“ ________ +_______”结构。
此结构在句子中可以作主语、宾语、表语、宾补等。
疑问词
不定式
The problem is where to put this computer. 【作______语】
How to get rid of the trouble is unknown.【作______语】
Please tell me what to do.【作______________语】
表
主
宾语补足
(1)用那本词典没有告诉那个法国人这个词怎样发音。
The dictionary didn’t tell the Frenchman __________________________________________.
(2)你最好了解一下应把这些钢笔放在哪里。
You’d better find out __________________________________________.
how to pronounce the word
where to put these pens
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