Period one Reading & Writing

1. Unit14 Communication Workshop Period one Reading & Writing

2. Objectives In this lesson you will 1. write a letter of application in order to get your dream job; 2. use linking words expressing cause in your writing.

3. Lead -in What job do you want to do in the future?

4. How will you apply for the job you like? Writing a letter of application well is very important.

5. curriculum vitae Enclose a copy of your = VC

6. Reading Ex. 1 Read the advertisement and the letter. Please answer these questions. • What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job? • 2. What evidence does she give to show that: • a) she is hard-working and committed? • b) she gets on well with people from • different backgrounds? • c) she would be a good reporter?

7. 1.What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job? She is interested in being a journalist and wants to learn more about things that are going on in the city.

8. 2.What evidence does she give to show that: a) she is hard-working and committed? She has participated for the last three years in a volunteer programme.

9. 2.What evidence does she give to show that: b) she gets on well with people from different backgrounds? She has worked with lots of different people on many projects for local events.

10. 2.What evidence does she give to show that: c) she would be a good reporter? She has good language skills. She has always been good at writing and she has read many novels by distinguished authors and is a good photographer.

11. 87 Taiyuan Road Riverside City, China September 15,2005 Your address the date Name and address of the company Mr. Jiang baohua Student post, PO Box 1798, Riverside City Dear Mr. Jiang Greeting

12. I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post, which I saw advertised in the school newsletter last week. I would be interested in the role of reporter for community events. I enclose a copy of my CV. Reason for writing

13. I am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No.5 Senior High Scholl. I would like to work for you because I am very interested in journalism. I would also like to learn more about things that are going on in the city as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in. Reasons for interest

14. I am a hard-working and committed person. I have participated for the last three years in a voluntary programme, Community Links,visiting elderly people in my local area. I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds, since I have co-operated with lots of different people on many projects for community events. Personal qualities

15. I think I would be a good journalist dueto my language skills. I have always been a good writer. Last year I won the second prize at our District Writing Competition. In addition, I am also a keen photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles. Qualifications

16. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Li Meiling Ms. Li Meiling Signing off

17. Linking: • Look at the underlined words in the letter. Do they express addition, contrast or reason? • Reason: because, as, since, due to; • Addition: in addition

18. Linking Words 1. due to = because of The accident was due to his careless driving. 该公司的问题在于运气不佳。 The company’s problems are due to bad luck.

19. 2. in addition: 另外；除此之外 additionally He is very wealthy. In addition, he’s generous. 刘欢是位歌手。另外, 他还是一名大学老师。 Liu Huan is a singer. In addition, he is a college teacher. in addition to: 除…之外； Liu Huan is a singer in addition to a college teacher.

20. You must have known how to write a letter of application now, so let’s have a try! Writing Help 2 ( Page 90)

21. Before writing What personalities are suitable for the following jobs? reporter for school news reporter for community events editor of language section editor of sports section

22. Review the words about personalities. committed, hard-working, reliable, determined, enthusiastic, creative, confident , motivated, co-operative, generous, emotional, patient, organised, logical, flexible… aggressive, resilient, courageous, imaginative ---

23. Layout 1 Heading (key to Ex.2) 1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ e Reason for writing 2 Body d Reasons for interest b Personal qualities c Qualifications a 3 Ending Signing off

24. Group work 1. Discussion Choose one job you are interested in. Write notes according to your CV and your personality, qualifications and practical skills. reporter for school news reporter for community events editor of language section editor of sports section

25. writing 2. Begin to write 1. Heading of the letter 2. The body of the letter Para 1 Simply state your reasons for writing. Para 2 Explain why you are interested in the job. Para 3 Give examples to show your personal qualities and experiences. Para 4 Write about your qualifications and practical skills. 3. Formal ending

26. Paragraph 1 Sentence Patterns Simply state your reasons for writing. I am writing to you for… I am interested in applying for the job of… I enclose a copy of my CV.

27. Paragraph 2 Sentence Patterns Explain why you are interested in the job. I would like to work for you because I am very interested in … I would also like to learn about / find out about… I feel that to learn something about … is extremely important. Useful words and phrases: journalism / sports/ language…/ things in our school / things about sports…)/ sports / school / our city…

28. Paragraph 3 Sentence Patterns Give examples to show your personal qualities and experiences. I think I am a … person. For example, I have participated in … I also feel that I can… Finally, I am familiar with … Useful words and phrases: committed/ motivated/ creative… a voluntary programme… get on well/ deal with difficult problem… sports events/ school things / community events…

29. Paragraph 4 Sentence Patterns Write about your qualifications and practical skills. I think I would be a good … due to my … I am a competent(胜任的) … as I have completed a course in … I am fluent (流畅的) in spoken and written… In addition, I hold a certificate (证书) … Qualifications:voluntary work, holiday jobs, participation in … activities Practical skills:fluent in (language), driving license, cooking, first aid

30. Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name) Yours faithfully (when you don’t) Sign your name Print your name Formal ending Sentence Patterns I look forward to hearing from you soon.

31. Happy writing!

32. Assignment 1. Polish the Writing. 2. Language Power P74 Exx. 1,3.

33. Period Two Listening & Speaking

34. Objectives In this lesson you will be able to ▲make a dialogue of an interview or present a short speech; ▲understand a song with gap-filling exercises.

35. Speaking A short speech Give a short speech about which of these jobs should be paid best. Follow the stages on Page 31.

36. Speaking strategies • Look atthe people you are talking to. Use • gestures to help you express yourself. • 2. Use firstly, secondly, finally to give your reasons. • 3. If you make a small mistake, continue speaking. • 4. If people don’t understand you, try to express yourself with different words. • 5. If you can’t think of what to say, use hesitation words.

37. Speaking stages of a short speech • the present pay and conditions of the job /or whatever • the qualifications, skills and personal qualities needed • the importance of the job /something for society /people (benefits) • why the other jobs or things are less important • what pay and conditions the job or things should have

38. If this is too difficult, ask Ss to state the relations between personalities and jobs. • Begin with sentences like “A person with patience is a must for being a nurse.”. • Give more details why patience is needed as a nurse. • What your personality is. • What your ideal future job is. • Make good use of the culture corner as reference.

39. Culture Corner --- Today’s Job Requirements • Are you dynamic and enthusiastic? 0rganised or flexible? creative and have good judgement? have good communication skills? adaptable? • Do you have team spirit?

40. Make a good choice of what to do in the future. You can choose beyond the following jobs.

41. Backup topics If you think this is boring, here are some other topics that may interest you. • The Sport I Like Best • The Subject I Like Best • The TV Program I Like Best • The PC Game I Like Best • Remember: your interest will help you with your future job.

42. Sample The Sport I Like Best • The sport I like best is playing basketball. For one thing, with this exercise, I become athletic and am able to overcome the stress in work. As the saying goes, a sound mind is usually in a sound body. For another, while playing basketball, I get to understand the importance of a team. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, so we make different contributions to achieving success. My dream job is to become an organizer in a project. I think playing basketball helps me pursue my dream.

43. Listening ---A song“If You Could Read My Mind” • Which three of the following things does the song writer compare himself to? • a ghost in a castle, a soldier, the hero of a novel, a dancer, a movie star, a model. √ √ √

44. Enjoy the Song! If you could read my mind love, What a _____ my thoughts could tell, Just like an old time movie, ‘bout a ghost from a wishing well, In a castle dark or a fortress strong, With ________ upon my feet. You know that ghost is me, And I will never be _______________, ___________ I’m a ghost that you can’t see. tale chains set free As long as

45. If I could ______________ love, What a tale your thoughts could tell. Just like a paperback novel, The kind the drugstores sell. When you reach the part _________ the heartache comes, The hero would be me. But heroes often _______, And you won’t read that book again, Because the ending’s just _______________. read your mind where fail too hard to take

46. I’d walk away like a movie star, Who ____________ in a three way script, Enter number two, A movie queen to play the scene, Of ________ all the good things _____ in me. But for now love,let’s be real. I never thought I could feel this way. And I’ve got to say that I just don’t get it I don’t know where we _____________ , But the feeling’s gone. And I just can’t get it back. gets burned bringing out went wrong

47. If you read my mind love, What a tale my thoughts could tell, Just like an old time movie, ‘Bout a ghost from a wishing well, In a castle dark or a fortress strong, With chains upon my feet. But stories always end, And if you ________________________, You’ll know that I’m just trying to understand, The feelings that you ______. I never thought I could feel this way And I’ve got to say that I just don’t get it But the feeling’s gone, And I just can’t get it back. read between the lines lack

48. Assignment • Language Power P75-76