内容正文:
Unit 3 Careers and Skills
Extended Reading
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
1. understand the purpose and process of a job interview;
2. identify the tips for a successful job interview;
3. list the most important qualities for a job applicant to succeed in a job interview.
Lead-in
Do you think the woman will get the offer? Why?
Watch the video and answer the question:
Extended reading
What tips may be mentioned in this passage?
Prediction
Paragraph(s) Main idea
Para. 1 Introduction
Para. 2 The ________ and _______ of a job interview
Paras. 3-5 Tips ________ the interview
Paras. 6-8 Tips ________ the interview
Para. 9 Tips ________ the interview
Para. 10 Conclusion
Listen to the tape and summarize its structure by filling in the following table.
definition
purpose
before
during
after
Reading tip: linking words
(para. 1)
2. How does the author help the candidates?
By giving some useful advice, the author will help the candidates gain the upper hand at the beginning of stepping into the world of employment.
1. Who is the passage intended for?
The candidates who have never experienced an interview.
Read for details
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1. What is an interview?
2. What are the two purposes of an interview?
(para. 2)
An interview is a conversation between an employer and
a potential employee.
the interviewer : assess the job applicant to see if he or she is suitable for the position
the applicant : have an opportunity to learn more about the job and company,and whether this job is right for him or her
Read for details
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Reading tip: topic sentences
Find out the topic sentence of each paragraph and conclude the tips.
(para. 3-5)
Read for details
Para.3
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Para.4
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Para.5
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Para.3
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Prior to the interview, ensure you make good preparations.
List your strengths and skill and analyze your weaknesses.
Find out information about the company and the post you are interviewing for.
Para.4
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Make a list of questions that could be asked during the interview and think about how to best answer them.
List questions that could be asked, thinking about how to best answer them.
Do practice interviews with a friend.
Para.5
Topic sentence:
Tips:
Prepare to make a good first impression.
Dress appropriately.
Have a good a shave.
Get a good night’s rest.
Check the address of the interview.
Decide the mode of transport.
Be an early bird.
Technique 2: Idioms(习语)
Technique 1: imperative sentences (祈使句)
impressive
colorful &vivid
What is the common feature of these sentences?
Prepare to make a good first impression. Dress appropriately for your interview and gentlemen, be sure to have a good shave. Get a good night’s rest so that you feel and look refreshed. Check the address of the interview, decide what mode of transport to use and allow extra time for traffic delays. Remember, be an early bird and arrive at least half an hour before your confirmed interview time.
(para. 5)
Read for Techniques
Gain the upper hand(L3)
Practice makes perfect(L21)
Put your best foot forward(L53)
Reach the end of the rainbow(L54)
全力以赴
到达理想的彼岸
Idioms in the transcript
熟能生巧
占上风;占优势
During the interview(6-8)
After the interview(9)
Listening carefully to the questions and asking for clarification if necessary
Finding the right conversational balance
Using positive body language to express yourself
Asking questions towards the end of the interview
Following it up by writing to thank the interviewer and express your interest again
Looking back on the interview process
( )1. During the interview, you can talk as much as possible to give a complete picture.
( )2. Greet the interviewers with a firm handshake and a genuine smile.
( )3. It is polite to make eye contact and stare fixedly at the interviewer.
( )4. In the interview, keep your back straight and avoid negative body language, such as yawning, looking around and crossing your arms.
( )5. An interview is a one-way street, you can't ask questions.
During the interview, you can't talk too much.
Make constant eye contact but do not stare fixedly at the interviewer.
An interview is a two-way street, you can ask questions.
T or F
(para. 6-8)
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What should you do after the interview? Why?
After the interview, you should write to thank the interviewer and express your interest in working for the company
Because it is not only a polite thing to do, but also a final chance to recommend yourself.
(para. 9)
Read for details
What do you think makes a job applicant successful in an interview?
Make a list of the qualities that you think are important.
quality
punctual
careful
prepared
confident
honest
responsible
sociable
...
Discussion
你的朋友李明想要应聘扬州大运河博物馆(Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum)志愿讲解员,下周即将参加面试。请给他写一封关于面试的建议信。内容包括:
1. 表明写信目的
2. 阐述建议
3. 表达祝福
Application
Topic sentences
Linking words
Writing
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One possible version
Dear Li Ming:
Knowing that you will have a job interview, I’m writing to share some practical suggestions, which may help you gain the upper hand.
Prior to the interview, ensure you make good preparations. You can list your strengths such as your professional knowledge of Chinese painting. During the interview, justify yourself and describe your achievements concisely and confidently. Last but not least, don't forget to seize any opportunity to better know the exhibition to show your interest.
I believe, with your effort, you will reach the end of the rainbow. I wish you the best of luck.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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After understanding the purpose of an interview,you should make good 1.____________(prepare) prior to the interview.For instance,find more information about the company and the position through the company’s profile and analyze your own strengths and weaknesses.You can also make a list of questions 2.___________ may be asked and think about how to best answer 3.____(they).What’s more,you should practice interviews.In addition,in order 4._______(make) a good first impression,dress 5._____________(appropriate),get a good night’s rest and arrive early.During the interview,listen carefully to the questions,and pay attention 6.__ the interviewer’s responses.And your body language should also 7.__________(notice).
preparations
that/which
them
to make
appropriately
to
be noticed
Try to use some positive body language and avoid the negative one.At the end of 8.___ interview,you can ask questions giving you a better picture of the company while allowing you to address any strengths you weren’t able to bring up naturally.After the interview,you should follow it up by 9._______(write) to thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity and again express your interest in working for the company.
If you follow these steps and put your best foot forward in your interview,you will be one step 10._______(close) to reaching the end of the rainbow and obtaining your dream job. I wish you the best of luck!
closer
the
writing
1.The odds are that you’ve never been a candidate for a particular job before,but my advice will help you gain the upper hand as you set off and step into the world of employment.
[句式分析] 本句从整体上看是由but连接的____句。but前面的句子里含有一个________引导的表语从句,后面句子里含有一个as引导的________从句。
[自主翻译]
并列
that
时间状语
可能你之前从未成为某项职位的求职者,不过我的建议会帮助你在开始踏入职场时占据上风。
Sentences analysis
2.An interview is a conversation between an employer and a potential employee,which allows the interviewer to assess the job applicant to see if he or she is suitable for the position.
[句式分析] 此句是________句。which引导的是____________从句,从句中to see...是____状语,后面跟有一个if引导的____从句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
非限制性定语
目的
宾语
面试是一位雇主和一位潜在雇员之间的一场对话,面试官据此评估求职者是否适合该职位。
3.Once you’ve done your homework about the company and the position,make a list of questions that could be asked during the interview and think about how to best answer them.
[句式分析] 此句是____句。________引导的是时间状语从句;主句是由and连接的____句,and前后都是动词原形开头的____句。and前面的句子里含有一个that引导的____从句,后面的句子里含有一个“疑问词(how)+______”结构。
[自主翻译]
复合
Once
并列
祈使
定语
不定式
针对公司和职位做足功课之后,列出在面试时可能会被问到的问题,并想想如何给出最佳答案。
4.Negative body language,such as yawning,looking around and crossing your arms,is to be avoided because it implies that you are bored,anxious or defensive.
[句式分析] 该句是________句。because引导的是________从句,从句中含有一个that引导的____从句。
[自主翻译]
主从复合
原因状语
宾语
负面的肢体语言是需要避免的,比如打哈欠、东张西望和交叉双臂,因为这暗示着你感到厌倦、紧张或有所防备。
5.It’s also vital to look back on the process to see what you did well and where improvements are still needed.
[句式分析] 该句是______结构。句首的It是____主语,to look back on...是__________;to see...是____状语,后面含有what 和where引导的____从句。
[自主翻译]
主系表
形式
真正的主语
目的
宾语
回顾面试的过程也极为重要,以便梳理哪些地方你做得好,哪些地方还需要改进。
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