Career PreparationCareer PreparationSenior 1, Book 1, Unit 1 --- People from All Walks of LifeSenior 1, Book 1, Unit 2 --- MichelangeloSenior 1, Book 2, Unit 5 --- Arturo ToscaniniSenior 2, Book 2, Unit 3 --- Making Friends

Senior 2, Book 4, Unit 6 --- Miracle in the Rice Field

Senior 3, Book 5, Unit 2 --- The Discovery of X-rays

We will be faced with ________in our new life after graduation.

Dear Peter, How are you getting along recently? I have been missing you very much. I’m low in spirits these days! I feel depressed about my work. The

question is hanging over my head all the time whether this hopeless and dull routine work will be the way for the rest of my life. Sometimes I go to the dark end of the shelves, press my forehead against the wall and bury myself in a few moments of quiet disappointment. You can’t imagine how time drags in the workplace. I have to surf the Internet to kill time. To make matters worse, all the colleagues around are absorbed in their own work and seem to be indifferent to my existence. I have never felt close to any of them.

The dead-end job is sucking every bit of energy from my body and I’m trying to forget about tomorrow and all the tomorrows that will follow. Sorry, Peter. Maybe my low spirits have somewhat scared you. Anyway, I will try to cheer up.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely,

Bob

Read Bob’s letterRead Bob’s letter

1.What is Bob’s problem?

2.___________________may cause his problem. (in no more than 15 words)

3.He takes a/an _____ attitude towards the problem. (fill in the blank with an adjective)

Interest1. 据估计 ,来自各行各业的人中大约有百分之四十都对他们的工作不感兴趣。

It is estimated that __________________________

_________________________________________.

2. 很多人认为兴趣是在工作场所取得成功的源泉。

Many people hold the view that ______________

________________________________________.

What is more important in career success or what can make up for the lack of interest in one’s work?

1. 做一个好老师需要有强烈的责任感。2. 正是托斯卡尼尼对演出的严格态度以及他对作曲家本意的忠实使他能够杰出。It was _____________ that ___________.

3.使袁隆平成为稻米研究领域奇迹的是他对农业教育的奉献。What makes it possible for Yuan Longping to ______________ is his ____________.

4. 当我们从事某一职业时 ,应该考虑什么 ?

Personal RelationshipPersonal Relationship

1.在任何人际关系中，每个人不妨学会给予和接纳。

Everyone might as well _____________.

2.微笑可以传递善意。3.你为别人做得越多,你就会感到越快乐。The more ______,the more__________.

4.努力成为一直看到别人优点的那种人。

The Framework of A LetterThe Framework of A Letter

Dear Bob,Dear Bob,

1. Introductory paragraph1. Introductory paragraph

2. Body2. Body

3. Concluding paragraph3. Concluding paragraph

Yours Sincerely,Yours Sincerely,

PeterPeter

AssignmentAssignment

1.Write the body of the reply letter with the help of the language, the knowledge and the outline discussed in class

2.Write the concluding paragraph (You can adapt the sentences extracted from your textbooks for encouragement and try to make it relevant to the theme --- career preparation)

①Being a good teacher involves

②_________________________________

is involved in being a good teacher.

a strong sense of responsibility.

①Being involves

②____________ is involved in being a _______.

a strong sense of responsibility.

a teacher

It was

that .

Toscanini’s strict attitude towards

performance and loyalty to the composer’s intention made him outstanding

正是米开朗琪罗的从不满足和不断努力使他成为杰出的雕塑家。

What

is .

makes it possible for Yuan Longping

to be a miracle in the field of rice research

his devotion to agricultural educationthat

伦琴的坚持不懈做各种实验使得他发现了 X射线。

Interest should be taken into consideration when we take up a certain

career .

You might/may as well learn

to give and take in any personal relationship.

① Wearing a smile can convey

②____________ can imply __________.

kindness.

The more , the happier you will feel.

you do for others

Try to be the kind of person whois always seeing the positive qualities in others.

Introductory paragraph

Dear Bob,

I feel very sorry to know what a mess your work is and I quite understand how you feel.

(Only for your reference)

The outline of the bodyThe outline of the body

Suggestions focusing on

Interest

Personal relationship

be faced with

It is estimated that …

People hold the view that …

involve doing

be involved in

It is … that …

might/may as well do

convey

imply

The more …, the more…

be a person who …

be faced with

It is estimated that …

People hold the view that …

involve doing

be involved in

It is … that …

might/may as well do

convey

imply

The more …, the more…

be a person who …

Interest Personal relationship

It is estimated that approximately 40% of people from all walks of life are not interested in their work. (statistics) Actually, interest is a fertile source of career success. You might as well find a job that is to your taste. However, interest alone can’t make it possible for you to achieve everlasting success in your work. A positive attitude towards work and a good knowledge of the requirement of a job can make up for the lack of interest . For instance, it was Arturo Toscanini’s strict attitude towards performance and loyalty to the composer’s intention that made him outstanding. (examples) Meanwhile, you may as well take personal relationship in the workplace into consideration. Be kind and genuinely care about colleagues, and you will find they are willing to be around you. Be approachable and smile a lot, and you can make others feel at ease and convey confidence. Add value to colleagues, and you will light them up.