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NEWSTART ENGLISH FOR
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
基础模块
1
英 语
Study
and Life
Unit
2
If you want to succeed in life, you must never stop learning.
Learning Objectives
I
II
Section One Getting Ready
III
Section Two Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
IV
Section Three Reading and Writing
V
Section Four Grammar in Focus
VI
Section Five Doing a Project
Contents
Section One Getting Ready
Watch and Say
A. Reading Pictures
B. Building Vocabulary
C. Viewing to Learn
Contents
Section One Getting Ready
Learning Objectives
Listening: Bottom-up Strategies
Listening: Conversation
Listening: Short Passage
Speaking: Pair Work
Speaking: Group Work
Pronunciation
Contents
Section Two Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
Text A and Writing
Text B
Contents
Section Three Reading and Writing
Learning Objectives
Simple Past and Present Perfect
Digging In
Trying Out
Contents
Section Four Grammar in Focus
Learning Objectives
Project A: Designing a Poster
Project B: Making a Presentation
Contents
Section Five Doing Projects
talk about after-school activities and internship
interview preparation;
realise how studying and learning skills help
one succeed in life;
activate(激活)prior(先前的)knowledge
while reading;
write a short passage on how to spend school
life.
In this unit, we are going to
get to know the bottom-up strategies and learn to use bottom-up skills in listening
practice;
get familiar with the different expressions on
asking for advice and giving suggestions.
get familiar with some basic sentence stress
rules: content words and structure words.
In this part, we are going to
Learning Objectives
Section Two
Bottom-up strategies focus on listening for details and involve tasks that focus on understanding at a sound or word level. Tasks
are ‘intensive’, as they focus on looking for particular details.
Bottom-up strategies include:
Listening for specific details;
Recognizing cognates (同源词);
Recognizing word-order patterns.
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2.
3.
Reading: Bottom-up Strategies
Section Two
Step One: Exercise I. How important are the following activities
connected with scoring high marks? Tick (√) your choice.
Very important Important Unimportant
Teamwork
Writing reports
Consulting(请教)teachers
Taking part in contests
Doing research projects
Conducting experiments(做实验)
Attending classes regularly
Completing homework on time
Before Listening
Reading: Conversation
While Listening
After Listening
Conversation
Section Two
Step Two: Read the following words and expression.
performance /pə5fɔːməns/ n. 表现
development /d5veləmənt/ n. 发展
succeed /sək5sid/ v. 成功
reward /r5wɔd/ v. 奖励;回报
in the long run 从长远来看
Words and Expressions in Focus
Before Listening
Reading: Conversation
While Listening
After Listening
Conversation
Section Two
Step One: Guess the topic of the conversation according to what you’ve done in Before Listening.
Before Listening
While Listening
After Listening
Conversation
Reading: Conversation
Section Two
Step Two: Exercise II. Read the conversation and circle the correct words in the statements.
Ali didn’t get high / low marks in his physics exam.
Ali had a picnic with his family / friend.
According to the teacher, to score low on one test doesn’t /
does matter.
The teacher thinks that school attendance / performance can
decide a student’s future career development.
Ali finally realises that nothing is more important than his studies /
work.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Before Listening
While Listening
After Listening
Conversation
Reading: Conversation
Section Two
This is a clip about two friends talking about their kids’ after-school activities. Read and then make a
dubbing show with your partner.
Before Listening
While Listening
After Listening
Conversation
Reading: Conversation
Section Two
Step One: Read the following words and expression.
social /5sʊʃəl/ adj. 社会的,交际的
hands-on /hænd ɒn/ adj. 亲自实践的
currently /5kʌrəntli/ adv. 目前
vocational /vəʊ5keʃənəl/ adj. 职业技术的
become familiar with 对……熟悉
Words and Expressions in Focus
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Step Two : Predict the content of the passage according to the
Words and Expressions in Focus.
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Studying long hours all by yourself isn’t much fun, and many students remember that when they learned with others, they learned much better. You may have never thought of yourself
as a 1 _________________, but when you’re learning hands-on 2 _________, you learn the fastest with others.
Therefore, if your school offers study groups, do consider joining one. If, however, there aren’t any study groups currently at your 3 ________________ , create one! Invite a few students from your class to join you as you study.
vocational school
Step One : Exercise I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
social learner
skills
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Because you’re learning a 4 ______, it’s a good idea to include a few people in the study group who seem to have 5 _________ the skills already. Teaching others will give these students a
chance to become more familiar with what they’ve learned, while you’ll benefit 6 ___________ as you learn from them by watching their skills.
trade
mastered
a great deal
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
When can students learn much better?
What should you do when there aren’t any study groups at your school?
How can you learn from others?
Step Two: Exercise II. Read again and answer the questions.
When they learn with others.
You can create one and invite a few students from your class
to join you as you study.
You can learn from others by watching their skills.
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2.
3.
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Step Three: Exercise III. Read again and share the main idea of
the passage with your partner.
The speak talks about the importance of group study and
suggests that students join in or create study groups.
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Retell the passage in your own words according to the logical structure of the main content, using key words and phrases
of the passage.
learn with others join or create study groups include skilled people in your group learn from each other
Many students think that they can learn much better when they learn with others. Especially when they’re learning hands-
on skills, they learn the fastest with others. Therefore, students
can join or create study groups to improve study efficiency. It’s a good idea to include skillful students in the study groups because students can benefit a great deal as they learn from
each other.
Before Listening
Reading: Short Passage
While Listening
After Listening
Section Two
Step One: Look at the picture and tell how to dress for an
interview.
Wear something formal and tidy.
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Step Two: Study the picture and have a guess: What kind of
questions are the interviewers likely to ask?
Tell me about yourself?
Why do you want to get the job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Step Three: Brainstorm and list the tips for an internship
interview.
Before the interview
Review frequently-asked questions
and think about your responses.
Be well-prepared for your
self-introduction.
Learn about the company’s mission and goals.
Dress properly for the interview.
Tips: Students can search online to find relevant information according to the learning tasks and topics, and then summarize
the useful information to form a mind map.
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Step Three: Brainstorm and list the tips for an internship
interview.
During the interview
Sit up straight and answer with confidence and honesty.
Don’t be late for the interview.
Be polite and don’t interrupt the interviewer.
Relax yourself and make the interviewer believe that you are qualified.
Tips: Students can search online to find relevant information according to the learning tasks and topics, and then summarize
the useful information to form a mind map.
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Step Four: Talk with your partner about your problem(s) using the given sentence structures and then work out the best solution(s) to the problem(s). As student B, you need to read
the information upside down!
Student A Student B
You are worried about an interview for an internship with a company. However, you are lucky that your classmate will give you some good advice to prepare for it! Ask some questions and provide more information about the interview to your
classmate. Your classmate is worried about an interview for an internship with a company. That’s okay, you are here to help! Ask some questions to
get more information about the interview and answer some questions to help your classmate.
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Student A Student B
1.
What preparations should I make before the interview?
1.
To prepare for the interview, you should _______________ __________ and ___________
________________________
Also, you should think of some answers to common interview questions. Do you
know any?
learn more
about the job requirements.
research the company
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Student A Student B
2.
I know some common interview questions like
_________________________________________________________________________________________________Also, I need to make a good impression on the interviewer. How can I make the interviewer
like me?
“ Can you briefly introduce yourself?”, “ Why do you
want to get the job?” and “What is your hobby? ”
2.
To make a good impression on the interviewer, you should _____________________ and
______________. You should also discuss your advantages. What are your advantages?
behave yourself well
dress properly
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Student A Student B
3.
My advantages are that
_________________________and _____________________
________. What else should I consider? What is the most important thing to succeed in a job interview。
I am good at speaking English
3.
that I like to make
friends
The most important thing for a job interview is to show that ____________________
_________________. Take it easy! I think you will nail the interview.
you are the very person they are after
Speaking: Pair Work
Section Two
Step One: Students are having a class meeting. They are discussing what the most important task in school is. What’s your opinion
on it?
I think the most important task in school is studying hard/ joining in club activities/ taking part in internship…
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Step Two: Students are divided into three groups, each choosing one opinion from the above. Discuss the reasons why you chose it and how to do it in details. While discussing, you can draw a
mind map or take notes.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Role A
In the first class meeting, you are getting to know your classmates and discussing what the most important task in school is. You believe that studying hard is the most important
task. You should:
You should talk about the topic for 1–2 minutes. You have one
minute to think about what you are going to say. Write down
some notes to help you. When the others share their ideas,
you should take notes and give your opinions.
1
2
3
introduce yourself;
give reasons why you think studying hard is the most important task;
listen to your group members and then tell which of their choices is
more/less effective and why.
Why How
Acquire professional knowledge. Study professional courses carefully.
Learn new technological skills. Pay attention to practical courses and practice more.
Expanding knowledge. Read various books and materials actively.
Develop study habits and learning abilities Think actively and participate in research groups.
… …
Step Two: Students are divided into three groups, each choosing one opinion from the above. Discuss the reasons why you chose it and how to do it in details. While discussing, you can draw a
mind map or take notes.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Step Two: Students are divided into three groups, each choosing one opinion from the above. Discuss the reasons why you chose it and how to do it in details. While discussing, you can draw a
mind map or take notes.
Role B
In the first class meeting, you are getting to know your classmates and discussing what the most important task in school is. You believe that joining in club activities is most
important. You should:
You should talk about the topic for 1–2 minutes. You have one
minute to think about what you are going to say. Write down
some notes to help you. When the others share their ideas,
you should take notes and give your opinions.
1
2
3
introduce yourself;
give reasons why you think joining in club activities is the most important task;
listen to your group members and then tell which of their choices is
more/less effective and why.
Why How
Make friends with like-minded people. Take the initiative to communicate with people.
Improve your social skills. Actively participate in club activities.
Achieve self-realisation. Use your knowledge to solve problems or help others.
Develop hobbies and interests. Regularly participate in events on topics of interest.
… …
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Role C
In the first class meeting, you are getting to know your classmates and discussing what the most important task in school is. You believe that taking part in internship is the most
important task. You should:
You should talk about the topic for 1–2 minutes. You have one
minute to think about what you are going to say. Write down
some notes to help you. When the others share their ideas,
you should take notes and give your opinions.
1
2
3
introduce yourself;
give three reasons why you think taking part in internship is the most
important task;
listen to your group members and then tell which of their choices is more/less effective and why.
Why How
Learn more about society. Observe and consult experienced people.
Earn pocket money. Use your expertise to obtain internship
opportunities.
Practice skills. Be active and willing to work in the workplace.
Gain work experience. Be willing to accept challenges and think more.
… …
Step Two: Students are divided into three groups, each choosing one opinion from the above. Discuss the reasons why you chose it and how to do it in details. While discussing, you can draw a
mind map or take notes.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Step Three: Form new groups of three, making sure each member of the new group comes from a different former group. Each new group holds a simulated class meeting, in which each member introduce yourself, state your opinions and give reasons. While listening, the other two members should take appropriate notes. After completing your respective statements, each of you should evaluate the other two tasks, indicating which is
more important, and explain the reasons.
A:
Hello, everyone! My name is Sun Ming. Nice to meet you! Of course, school is for learning, so my view is that learning is the most important thing. We can only be competitive in the future workplace if we learn professional knowledge and master the necessary skills in school. There are so many learning resources in school, such as libraries, laboratories and even teachers, so we should make full use of these resources to improve our learning ability and knowledge.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
B:
C:
Good morning, guys! I am Wang Wei. But in my opinion, since we are not in secondary school anymore, studying should not be the most important thing. There are many interesting club activities in school, and we can make friends and develop our interests by participating in these activities.
In addition, our abilities can also be developed.
Hi, I am Hu Ling. I think that to apply for internship and go to practice is the most important. After all, we’ll have to step into society to work sooner or later. If you do your internship earlier, you can adapt yourself better and gain more work experience. Of course, you can also earn pocket
money, which is also very necessary.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
A:
B:
C:
I must admit that it is also necessary to participate in clubs and internships. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and the knowledge and skills we learn need to be applied
to real work.
It’s important to value the time you spend learning at school, otherwise you may not have this opportunity to learn on
campus when you graduate.
I also agree with what you both said. We need to balance our time to arrange these things. Clubs and internships can take up a lot of time, and if you don’t control them well, it can affect your academic performance. I almost failed two
exams last semester.
Speaking: Group Work
Section Two
Read and circle the words in the sentences you hear.
1 A mark B make
2 A left B enough
3 A studies B start
4 A pastry B party
5 A test B task
6 A value B volume
7 A got B get
8 A actually B accept
Exercise II
Exercise I
Pronunciation
Section Two
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Step One : Identify the words that are stressed. Read and repeat.
Is there something more important than your studies right
now?
If you want to succeed in life, do value your studies.
Studying long hours all by yourself isn’t much fun.
If, however, there aren’t any study groups currently at your
vocational school, create one!
1.
2.
3.
4.
一般而言,句子中的实词需重读,而虚词不需重读,因为实词通常对句子意义的表达起到至关重要的作用。实词包括名词、形容词、实义动词、副词、数词、疑问代词等。同时还需注意,说话者意图对于句子重音影响巨大,有时说话者希望表达的重要意义不是实词信息,而是虚词信息,此时需重读的则应为相应虚词。
Exercise I
Exercise II
Pronunciation
Section Two
Is there something more important than your studies right
now?
If you want to succeed in life, do value your studies.
Studying long hours all by yourself isn’t much fun.
If, however, there aren’t any study groups currently at your
vocational school, create one!
Step Two: Read for a second time and check your answers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Is there something ’more ’important than your ’studies right now?
If you ’want to ’succeed in ’life, ’do ’value your ’studies.
‘Studying ’long ’hours all by ’yourself isn’t much ’fun.
If, ’however, there aren’t any ’study ’groups currently at your ’vocational ’school, ’create one!
Exercise I
Exercise II
Pronunciation
Section Two
Words carrying the meaning Example
main verbs sell, give, employ
nouns car, music, Mary
adjectives red, big, interesting
negative auxiliaries don’t, aren’t, can’t
adverbs quickly, slowly, never
Step Three: Read Listen for a third time and try to learn more of the
stress rules.
The basic rules of sentence stress are:
Content words are stressed.
Structure words are unstressed.
The following tables can help you decide which words are content words and which words are structure words:
Content words - stressed
Exercise I
Exercise II
Pronunciation
Section Two
Step Three: Read for a third time and try to learn more of the
stress rules.
Structure words – unstressed
Words for correct grammar Example
pronouns he, we, they
prepositions on, at, into
articles a, an, the
conjunctions and, but, because
auxiliary verbs do, be, have, can, must
Exercise I
Exercise II
Pronunciation
Section Two
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