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Unit2 Sharpening Your Skills
Reading
《英语 拓展模块》(高教版2023修订版)
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Learning Objectives
Reading Skills
Skimming: Quickly identify text types and main ideas
Scanning: Locate and extract specific details efficiently
Language Knowledge
Master core vocabulary and sentence patterns related to internships , volunteer work , job descriptions , and self-evaluation .
Application Ability
Understand and summarize key information from various practical documents, including advertisements, certificates, notices, and personal letters about work experiences.
Emotional Attitude
Recognize the importance of internships and volunteer work for personal growth and career development , building connections between classroom learning and real-world application.
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”Sharpen Your Skills”
Internship
Training course
Part-time job
Volunteer work
Skill competition
Brainstorming
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Understanding Practical Documents
Task: Match each document with its purpose. How can you identify each type by its title and visual elements?
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Hospitality Internship Opportunities
Type: Internship Recruitment
Purpose: To recruit students for internship positions in hotel management
Logo indicates hotel industry
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B
Volunteers Needed
Type: Volunteer Recruitment Notice
Purpose: To call for volunteers for community service events
Olympic volunteer symbol
Understanding Practical Documents
Task: Match each document with its purpose. How can you identify each type by its title and visual elements?
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C
Best Course for Future Product Managers
Type: Course Advertisement
Purpose: To promote and advertise a professional training course
Promotional course image
Understanding Practical Documents
Task: Match each document with its purpose. How can you identify each type by its title and visual elements?
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D
Internship Certificate
Type: Official Certificate
Purpose: To certify completion of internship and recognize performance
Official document format
Understanding Practical Documents
Task: Match each document with its purpose. How can you identify each type by its title and visual elements?
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Key Vocabulary: The World of Work
Nouns
internship
A period of practical training
volunteer
A person who works without pay
position
A job or role in a company
department
A division of an organization
certificate
An official document
requirement
Something needed or expected
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Verbs
apply for
To formally request something
recruit
To find new people to join
cooperate
To work together with others
complete
To finish something successfully
improve
To make something better
realize
To understand or become aware
Key Vocabulary: The World of Work
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Adjectives & Phrases
qualified
Having the necessary skills
team player
Someone who works well with others
real-world insights
Practical understanding from experience
positive attitude
Optimistic and constructive mindset
precious
Of great value or importance
timid
Lacking confidence or courage
Key Vocabulary: The World of Work
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SKIMMING & SCANNING PRACTICE
Skimming Strategy
Read title, first paragraph, and conclusion first. Identify keywords related to purpose: "recruit," "certify," "advertise," "apply."
Scanning Strategy
Look for specific information: dates, names, requirements, numbers. Use visual scanning for key details like duration and position.
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You have 3 minutes. Read the four texts quickly. What is the main purpose of each text?
(e.g., to recruit, to certify, to advertise a course).
A. Hospitality Internship Opportunities
B. Volunteers Needed
C. Best Course for Future Product Managers
D. Internship Certificate
C
D
了解、洞悉
do sb a favor
帮某人的忙
show passion for
对...表现出热情
make efforts to do sth
努力做某事
cooperate with 与...合作
prove to be 证明是
朝...走出第一步
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You have 3 minutes. Read the four texts quickly. What is the main purpose of each text?
(e.g., to recruit, to certify, to advertise a course).
A. Hospitality Internship Opportunities
B. Volunteers Needed
C. Best Course for Future Product Managers
D. Internship Certificate
B
A
meet requirement 满足要求
expect to do sth 期待做某事
管理
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A Personal Story: Stella's Internship Experience
Email from Stella
Subject: Hi, Suzy!
Hi,Suzy!
I'm writing to tell you about my special summer vacation experience.
With the help of my teacher,I got the opportunity to work as an internin an international trade company.I spent about two months there and experienced the nervousness,he excitement and the pleasure of working.
I started with answering phone calls at the front desk.At first,I took it as a simple job,but soon I realized that,to be a qualified receptionist,|must know well of the company and always be ready to answer questions.Fortunately,l am a quick learner and made great progress in a week.I also helped my colleagues send faxes,photocopy some documentsand even type out some reports.When got familiar with these tasks,I moved on to the After-sales Service Department where I spent the following two weeks sitting in front of a computer to deal with e-mails complaining about our products.I was timid and nervous at first and worried that I couldn't handle the complaints.However,the supervisor of the department told me that I had done a good job.You can't imagine how happy I was when I heard what she said!
All in all,I think I have learned a lot of precious things during the internship,especially the things I can't learn from books.Now I know the importance of being a team player.I also realize how important it is to have a positive attitude toward work.And lastly,my oral English is still not good enough.I need to work harder at it.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you and please tell me how you spent your vacation.
Yours,
Stella
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A Personal Story: Stella's Internship Experience
Email from Stella
Subject: Hi, Suzy!
Hi,Suzy!
I'm writing to tell you about my special summer vacation experience.
With the help of my teacher,I got the opportunity to work as an internin an international trade company.I spent about two months there and experienced the nervousness,he excitement and the pleasure of working.
I started with answering phone calls at the front desk.At first,I took it as a simple job,but soon I realized that,to be a qualified receptionist,|must know well of the company and always be ready to answer questions.
在...的帮助下
担任
从...开始
起初
把...当作
准备做某事
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A Personal Story: Stella's Internship Experience
Email from Stella
Subject: Hi, Suzy!
Fortunately,l am a quick learner and made great progress in a week.I also helped my colleagues send faxes,photocopy some documentsand even type out some reports.When got familiar with these tasks,I moved on to the After-sales Service Department where I spent the following two weeks sitting in front of a computer to deal with e-mails complaining about our products.I was timid and nervous at first and worried that I couldn't handle the complaints.However,the supervisor of the department told me that I had done a good job.You can't imagine how happy I was when I heard what she said!
取得进步
熟悉
转换...开始做
spend...In doing sth 花费...做某事
在...前面
处理
干得好
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A Personal Story: Stella's Internship Experience
Email from Stella
Subject: Hi, Suzy!
All in all,I think I have learned a lot of precious things during the internship,especially the things I can't learn from books.Now I know the importance of being a team player.I also realize how important it is to have a positive attitude toward work.And lastly,my oral English is still not good enough.I need to work harder at it.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you and please tell me how you spent your vacation.
总之
对...持...的态度
期待做某事
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True or False & Summary
Task 1: True or False
Read Stella's email carefully. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).
1) Stella got the summer job from the Internet.
2) Stella thought answering phone calls was a simple job.
With the help of my teacher,I got the opportunity to work as an internin an international trade company.I spent about two months there and experienced the nervousness,he excitement and the pleasure of working.
I started with answering phone calls at the front desk.At first,I took it as a simple job,but soon I realized that,to be a qualified receptionist,|must know well of the company and always be ready to answer questions.
F
T
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True or False & Summary
Task 1: True or False
Read Stella's email carefully. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).
3) Stella made great progress in typing documents.
4) Stella mentioned two departments she worked in.
Fortunately,l am a quick learner and made great progress in a week.I also helped my colleagues send faxes,photocopy some documentsand even type out some reports.When got familiar with these tasks,I moved on to the After-sales Service Department where I spent the following two weeks sitting in front of a computer to deal with e-mails complaining about our products.I was timid and nervous at first and worried that I couldn't handle the complaints.However,the supervisor of the department told me that I had done a good job.You can't imagine how happy I was when I heard what she said!
F
T
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True or False & Summary
Task 1: True or False
Read Stella's email carefully. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).
5) Stella got nervous at first when dealing with complaint letters.
6) Stella didn't have enough confidence in her oral English.
I was timid and nervous at first andworried that I couldn't handle the complaints.However,the supervisorof the department told me that I had done a good job.You can't imaginehow happy I was when I heard what she said!
All in all,I think I have learned a lot of precious things during the internship,especially the things I can't learn from books.Now I know the importance of being a team player.I also realize how important it is to have a positive attitude toward work.And lastly,my oral English is still not good enough.I need to work harder at it.
对...有信心
T
T
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Task 2: Complete the Summary
Read the email again and complete the summary with correct words or phrases.
Stella spent her summer vacation working at a company, which gave her a chance to experience the of working. At first, she worked as a receptionist and mainly . She thought this job at the beginning, but later she found that she should and if she wanted to do it well. When she could do the job of a receptionist well, she moved on to the Department. made her nervous, because she was not confident enough to do the job. However, she did it very well too.
True or False & Summary
nervousness,excitement and pleasure
answering phone calls
was simple
know the company better
always be ready to answer questions
After-sales service
Dealing with e-mails
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Deep Reading: What Did Stella Learn?
Emotional Changes During Internship
Beginning
Timid and nervous when dealing with complaints
Worried about handling challenging situations
Not confident in her English abilities
End
Happy and confident after positive feedback
Proud of her progress and achievements
Motivated to continue improving
Key Insight: Real growth happens when we step out of our comfort zone and face challenges.
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Three Important Lessons
1. Teamwork
"Now I know the importance of being a team player ." Cooperation with colleagues is essential for success.
2. Positive Attitude
"I also realize how important it is to have a positive attitude toward work." Mindset affects performance.
3. Continuous Learning
"My oral English is still not good enough. I need to work harder at it." Self-awareness drives improvement.
Deep Reading: What Did Stella Learn?
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Useful Expressions from Stella's Email
Learn these practical expressions for describing personal experiences in letters and emails.
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Stating Purpose
"I'm writing to tell you about..."
Use this to clearly state the purpose of your letter/email at the beginning.
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Describing Beginning
"I started with..."
Describe your first task or initial experience in a new role.
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Expressing Realization
"I realized that..."
Share an important insight or something you learned during the experience.
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Useful Expressions from Stella's Email
Learn these practical expressions for describing personal experiences in letters and emails.
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Describing Transition
"I moved on to..."
Indicate progression to a new task, role, or department.
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Expressing Strong Emotions
"You can't imagine how happy I was..."
Emphasize strong feelings about a particular moment or achievement.
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Summarizing
"All in all, I think I have learned..."
Conclude your email by summarizing key takeaways from the experience.
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Speaking Practice
Role-play Activity
Scenario
Student A is unsure how to spend summer. Student B is a career advisor recommending opportunities.
Student A: Seeking Advice
Explain your major and interests
Ask for recommendations
Respond to suggestions
Student B: Career Advisor
Ask about background
Recommend an activity
Give reasons
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review 中译英
了解
与...合作
在...的帮助下
熟悉
总之
insights
cooperate with
with the help of
get familiar with
all in all
look forward to doing sth
期待做某事
review 英译中
in front of
started with
attitude toward
meet requirement
在...前面
从...开始
对...持...态度
满足要求
Summary
What We Read
Four types of practical documents: advertisements, certificates, notices, and personal letters
What We Learned
Two reading strategies: skimming and scanning, plus core vocabulary for the workplace
What We Understand
The value of real-world experience and stepping outside our comfort zone
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Gain Experience
Shape Your Future!
Every step outside the classroom brings you closer to your dream career
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