新视野大学英语第三版第三册第五单元教案

Unit 5 book 3 -3rd Unit 5 When work is a pleasure

Section A Will you be a worker or a laborer?

In modern society, the nature of work is rapidly changing. Most people work hard, but two people in very similar jobs may have very different experiences. One may enjoy his work while the other may find the work difficult and tiring. What do you think creates such a striking difference in job satisfaction? Find the answer from the texts. By the end of this unit you are expected to make a report on the following topic: Happiness at work

Lead -in: 1) short answer questions:

1. What do you pay special attention to when looking for in a job?

High salary and attractive benefits

Bright future of career growth

Less work pressure

Flexible working time

Achievement of self-realization

…

2. What does work mean to you?

Just means of living

Measured in terms of social status

Realization of one’s dream

Self-improvement

…

Lead -in: 2) Watching & Discussing

Q1: Do you think Andy a qualified manny?

professional experience working with kids

good at cooking and housework

a nutritionist and a fitness instructor

smart, active, humorous,

caring, attentive, responsible

great enthusiasm to his job

Q2: What do you think people will choose: a low-paid job one likes, or a boring well-paid job?

I think many people prefer to find a job that they really like. After all, most people want to enjoy themselves rather than have plenty of money without a sense of achievement and happiness.

On the other hand, some people may choose a well-paid job instead of a job close to their hearts to earn more money. If one is in serious financial difficulty, one can hardly afford the luxury of a dream job.

Pre-reading activities: A job-related survey

You will find 10 typical job characteristics below, which may or may not be important to you when you choose your future job or career. Read the statements and write down the number that represents your opinion. Then work in pairs and compare your answers.

1 = disagree completely

2 = agree a little

3 = agree to some extent

4 = mostly agree

5 = agree completely

When exploring a job, it is important for me to know …

□ 1. the chance of advancing to a higher position

□ 2. how much the job pays

□ 3. how much responsibility the job involves

□ 4. the s tress level of the job

□ 5. the location of the office building

□ 6. the work conditions

□ 7. whether the job requires unusual work hours

□ 8. the amount of travel required

□ 9. whether the job fits my personality

□ 10. whether people consider the j ob prestigious

Discuss the following question with your partner.

What are the three most important factors when you choose a job?

Reference answers：

There are many things to consider when people are choosing a career. But for me, the following three factors affect my choice most. First, the job must fit my personality. I believe that certain occupations are more suitable for particular personality types than others. If the job really fits my personality, I will be more likely to be successful and enjoy working.

Second, how much the job pays. It is understandable that if I want to live an adequate life, I need to make enough money to support that kind of life. Finally, the location of the office building is also an important factor in choosing a career for m e. I don’t like a job located far away from my home, because it requires extra commute time and will surely reduce the time with my family.

Try to translate this letter of resignation into English.

1) What did she mean in this letter?

She probably meant that she would take time to truly feel the

beauty of life and the world.

2) Why do you think she quitted her job?

The reasons of her resignation vary. It can be caused by

excessive workload, unfair treatment or her desire for

freedom.

Background Information

Continuing Education

Continuing education (similar to further education in the United

Kingdom and Ireland) is an all- encompassing term within a

broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and parts of Canada. Recognized forms of post-secondary learning activities within the domain include: degree credit courses by non-traditional students, non-degree career training, workforce training, formal personal enrichment courses (both on-campus and online), self-directed learning (such as through Internet interest groups, clubs or personal research activities) and