内容正文:
Culture Notes and Problem solving
Unit 1
Working Together
高教版2023修订版
英语 职业模块 工科类
Learning Objectives
1.语言知识与理解:学生能够准确理解阅读材料中主人公所遇困境的细节,识别并理解其中描述问题和情绪的关键表达(如:"felt out of place", "not nice at all", "stared at me", "I'll never have anything to do with...");能够识记并理解文化笔记中关于团队合作的核心理念及所列中英文谚语的含义。
2.语言技能与运用:学生能够通过小组讨论,分析归纳出主人公困境中反映出的团队协作与沟通问题,并运用从阅读材料和文化笔记中学到的理念与语言,为其提出至少两条改进现状、促进协作的具体、可行的建议。
3.情感态度与职业素养:引导学生认识到有效沟通与团队协作在职场及集体生活中的重要性,初步形成乐于合作、积极寻求解决问题的意识。
Warming up
Analysis and Problem Sorting
Culture Integration and Wisdom Empowerment
Application Creation and Role-play
Exercise
Summary
Homework
Contents
Warming up
Q:
What funny things did Mr.Bean do? Has anything similar ever happened to you?
Q:
Have you ever had a terrible morning? What happened?
Analysis and Problem Sorting
The following is Liu Qiang’s Weibo post about his first day of his internship.
What a terrible day today! I failed to catch the early bus so when I rushed into the office at 8 o’clock, it was very quiet and everyone was busy with their work. My desk was the only one not taken in the office. And my T-shirt and jeans looked quite out of place with the others’ suits and ties. The guy sitting next to me is not nice at all! When I asked him about time and place for the meeting, he just stared at me and said, “Go and check your email!” I’ll never have anything to do with such a co-worker! When I tried to log onto my mailbox, I found I didn’t remember the password! Oh my!
Read and underline.阅读文章,用下划线标出刘强做法的不当之处。
以下是刘强关于自己实习第一天的微博。
Translation
今天真是糟透了!我没赶上早班车,所以当我 8 点冲进办公室时,里面特别安静,所有人都在忙着工作。办公室里就我那工位空着,而且我穿的 T 恤和牛仔裤,跟其他人的西装革履比起来,显得特别格格不入。
坐在我旁边的那个同事人特别不好!我问他会议的时间和地点,他就只是瞪着我,说:“自己去看邮件!” 我再也不想跟这种同事打交道了!
结果等我试着登录邮箱时,又发现自己记不起密码了!我的天!
Time/Place What Happened? How did he feel?
On the bus
In the office
With the co-worker
At his desk
Complete the table.阅读文章,完成表格。
He failed to catch the early bus.
Stressed, anxious, worried about being late.
It was very quiet, everyone was busy. His desk was the only one not taken. His T-shirt and jeans looked out of place.
Embarrassed, self-conscious, like an outsider.
He asked about the meeting. The co-worker just stared at him and said, "Go and check your email!"
Confused, frustrated, angry. He thought the co-worker was not nice.
He didn't remember the password to log onto his mailbox.
Helpless, overwhelmed, defeated.
Deep thinking:
(1)Why did his T-shirt and jeans look 'out of place'? (为什么他的穿着显得“格格不入”?)
(2)Was the co-worker really 'not nice at all'? What might be the reason he said 'Go and check your email'? (那个同事真的“一点也不友好”吗?他那样回答可能是什么原因?)
(3)What could he have done BEFORE his first day to avoid some of these problems? (在第一天上班前,他本可以做些什么来避免这些问题?)
Answers:
(1) Because everyone else was wearing suits and ties.
深层分析 :
缺乏准备 (Lack of Preparation): 这表明主人公没有提前了解新公司的着装规范。一个准备充分的人会事先了解职场文化。
缺乏归属感 (Lack of Belonging): 他的着装让他从视觉上就成为了一个“局外人”,无法融入团队,这加剧了他的孤立感和尴尬。
文化不匹配 (Cultural Mismatch): 这不仅仅是衣服的问题,而是他对职场专业性的理解与公司环境不匹配的信号。
Answers:
(2) From the main character's perspective, yes, the co-worker was rude and unhelpful.
深层分析:
同事的角度 (The Co-worker's Perspective):
可能正在专注工作 (Might be focused): 办公室很安静,每个人都在忙,同事可能正处于深度工作状态,不想被打断。
遵循公司流程 (Following Protocol): 会议的时间和地点通常通过邮件通知,同事的回答“去查邮件”可能是公司标准流程,他只是在引导主人公使用正确的信息渠道,而非故意刁难。
缺乏同理心 (Lack of Empathy): 同事可能没有意识到这是主人公的第一天,或者缺乏主动帮助新同事的“团队精神”。但他的行为更可能是“漠不关心”而非“充满恶意”。
主人公的角度 (The Main Character's Perspective):
沟通方式不当 (Poor Communication): 主人公的提问可能过于直接和突兀。他本可以先自我介绍(“Hi, I'm XX, it's my first day...”),再进行询问。
负面预设 (Negative Assumption): 他立刻得出了“I'll never have anything to do with such a co-worker!”的结论,这是一种消极的、固化的思维,关闭了未来合作的大门。
Answers:
(3) 符合条件的回答都行。
主动获取信息 (Be Proactive in Information Gathering):
提前联系HR或他的经理,询问着装要求、第一天的日程、会议安排以及系统登录信息。
这体现了“众人拾柴火焰高 (Many hands make light work)”的反面——他试图独自解决所有问题,而不是提前借助团队(HR、经理)的力量让事情变轻松。
做好准备 (Be Prepared):
提前测试登录系统,或准备好需要联系的技术支持电话。
准备好一个简短的自我介绍。
调整心态 (Adjust Attitude):
带着观察和学习的心态进入办公室,而不是预设别人不友好。理解老员工可能需要一点时间来接纳新人。
这体现了“人心齐,泰山移 (When people are determined, they can overcome anything)”的前提——首先要有与团队“齐心”的意愿和开放的心态。
Activity17 Think and Tick
Try to get to work early and leave some time for emergencies.
Learn about the office dress code beforehand and dress in a correct way.
Put on your fancy clothes to draw more attention.
Know about the tool of communication in your office and get it ready in advance.
Try to understand and cooperate with the difficult co-workers.
Get a notepad ready to jot down important information, such as passwords.
Culture Integration and Wisdom Empowerment
Q:
Our friend's problems are not just personal; they are about fitting into a team.
So, what is 'teamwork' really about?
Answers:
Stephen P. Robbins: “A team is a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, and their collective performance is greater than the simple sum of their individual efforts.”集体成果应超过成员个人业绩的总和。
1 + 1 > 2. Teamwork creates extra value.
Culture Notes
1994 年,美国管理学教授斯蒂芬·罗宾斯首次提出“团队”概念,强调集体成果应超过成员个人业绩的总和。
中国自古就有“天时不如地利,地利不如人和”的说法。关于“团队合作(teamwork/collaboration)”和“团队精神(team spirit)”的理念在企业文化中起着举足轻重的作用。团队合作能力的培养和形成,有助于个体更好地适应职场环境。你还知道多少有关团队精神的谚语?
人心齐,泰山移。When people are determined, they can overcome anything.
众人拾柴火焰高。Many hands make light work.
三个臭皮匠,顶个诸葛亮。Two heads are better than one
Which of these sayings can best help our friend? Why?
人心齐,泰山移。When people are determined, they can overcome anything.
众人拾柴火焰高。Many hands make light work.
三个臭皮匠,顶个诸葛亮。Two heads are better than one
Application Creation and Role-play
Role-play
Setting: Now, you are the 'Company Culture Coach'. In your group, create a ROLE-PLAY.
重回过去:重演故事发生的那个早晨。展示主人公如何用不同的做法来改变结果。思考:他应该在上班前、上班路上、进入办公室时分别做什么?
展望未来:表演主人公的第二天。他如何挽回形象,并与团队(特别是那位同事)建立良好关系?他可以主动说什么、做什么?
自我介绍:"Hi, I'm xx, the new xx. It's my first day/week. "
主动提问:"Could you please help me with...?", "I'm not sure where to find..."
道歉与解释:"I apologize for my casual wear yesterday. I'll make sure to adhere to the dress code."
提供帮助:"If there's anything I can help with, please let me know."
引用谚语:"As the saying goes, 'Many hands make light work.' I'm here to help." / "I believe 'two heads are better than one,' so I'd appreciate your thoughts on this."
可借鉴的句型
Exercise
高考链接
— I’ve nothing on me except this ten-yuan note to give you, I’m afraid.
— Never mind. ______ . We really appreciate your help.(2022高考)
A. Every little helps B. The more, the better
C. It’s better to give than to receive D. No one is perfect
A
高考链接
2.—Mike, make yourself at home. There’s plenty of food here. ______.
—Thank you.(2025年,联考)
A. Eat slowly, please
B. Have as much as you can
C. You don’t need to worry
D. Please help yourself
D
Summary
糟糕的一天
问题根源(个人孤立-沟通失败)
解决方案(团队精神)
谚语智慧
众人拾柴火焰高
人心齐,泰山移
三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮
最终行动(主动沟通+做好准备+团队协作)
作业:写一封建议邮件
Homework
Write an email to the main character.
Give him some encouragement and practical advice, using one or two expressions/vocabulary items learned in class.
Thank you for
listening
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