新概念英语第三册 Lesson 4 The double life of Alfred Bloggs 课件

The double life of Alfred bloggs Joyce Listen to the tape and answer the following question: What is the double life that Alfred has? What is the double life that Alfred has? Reading comprehension Read the story and try to summarize the main idea of each paragraph. 3min Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 The double life of Alfred bloggs Social reality Alfred’s story Social reality 1. According to the author, who earns more, the “manual workers” or “office workers”? 2. How do you understand the word “white collar”？ 3. what is the so called “human nature”? A great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. Is it still the same today? Manual=physical Mental work They usually wear a collar and tie to go to work.  the fact of giving up sth important or valuable to you in order to get or do sth that seems more important; sth that you give up in this way  the rights and advantages that rich and powerful people in a society have  Blue collar White collar Construction workers plumber miner Postman Gold collar Pink collar A pink-collar job is one that is traditionally done by a woman 8 Why did Alf want an office job? What did he do to cover his identity? 3. What did he finally get? Alef’s story Retell the story Who What Why Role play Title: nearly caught Introduction: Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish-arrived at Mrs. Frost’s house Development: Alf’s wife was visiting Mrs Frost at the time—Alf was just getting out of the dustcart—saw his wife leaving Mrs. Frost’s house—hid in dustcart– dustmen helped—his wife talked to Mrs Frost on the doorstep. Conclusion: The dustcart dove away just as Mrs. Bloggs came towards it. His wife Alf Dustman Mrs. Bloggs Nearly caught discussion What do you think of Alfred? If you were him, would you make the same decision? What are the factors that you might consider when you choose your job? Thank you Happy children’s day! $$