大学体验英语综合教程2第三版Unit2电子教案
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大学体验英语项目组《大学体验英语综合教程(2)》(第3版)学习指南Unit3一、词汇短语Passage Acompel[]vt.强迫,迫使,强迫发生【例句】His cleverness and skill compel our admiration.他的聪明和技巧使我们赞叹不已。
【助记】com+pel(驱使)→驱使去做→强迫,迫使【派生】compelling adj.引人注目的;强制的;激发兴趣的slogan[]n.口号,标语【例句】The slogan was a pun on the name of the product.广告标语与其产品名称一语双关。
【助记】S(谐音:死)+lo(形似:10)+gan(拼音:干)→死10个人也要干成这件事→口号。
campaign[]n.战役;(政治或商业性的)活动,竞选运动vi.参加活动;参加竞选;作战【例句】This is an advertising campaign for a new product.这是一项旨在推出新产品的广告计划。
【助记】camp+pain阵营疼痛;阵营里发出疼痛声,原来是一系列战役造成的;军营里喝champagne,战役【派生】campaigner n.竞选者;从军者;出征者;老兵fatality[]n.命运决定的事物,不幸,灾祸,天命【例句】There have been ten swimming fatalities this summer.今年夏季已有十人游泳遇溺。
【词组】fatality rate致死率the fatality of certain diseases某些疾病的致命性tagline[]n.标语;品牌口号dummy[]n.假人,哑巴adj.虚拟的,假的【例句】The bottles of whisky on display are all dummies.陈列的威士忌酒都是假的。
【词组】dummy hinges for ornament装饰用的假铰链look like a dummy显出呆头呆脑的样子a dummy president名义校长dummy a newspaper把报纸放大样stimulate[]v.刺激,(使)兴奋;鼓励,鼓舞【例句】The intention of lowering interest rates is to stimulate the economy anddevelop industries.降低利率的目的是为了刺激经济、发展工业。
Unit 1 F a m o u s U n i v e r s i t i e sListen and TalkDirections: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail.These six pictures show one of the faces of six famous universities. Discuss them with your classmates.1.How much do you know about Oxford University?2.What do you know about John Harvard and his statue at Harvard University?3.What other famous universities around the world can you describe to your classmates?Read and Explore• Passage A Oxford University▲Lead-in pictures1 Students at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, prepare to receive their academic degrees. The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk, designating each student’s respective college or field of study.2 Sundial on College Building3 Quad of Balliol College, Oxford▲L e a d-i n Q u e s t i o n s1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each other.2. How do you like your university professors and lecturers to do their teaching?3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Explain.Related Information1U n i t e d K i n g d o mUnited Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England.2E n g l a n dEngland is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland, other divisions of the island of Great Britain.3L o n d o nLondon is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century.4T h e H o u s e s o f P a r l i a m e n tThe Houses of Parliament by the river Thames in London.There are two Houses in the Parliament-the House of Lords and the House of Commons, where the elected members of Parliament meet.The words "Parliament" and "the House of Commons" indicate what its function was in the past and what it is still today. It's a place for debates between, on the one hand, the government (used to be the king) and on the other hand, the representatives of the communities: the communes, the commons, into which the country was divided. They used to come together to have a dialogue. The king wanted their support and their taxes and they wanted the king to follow their policies and to redress any local grievances. That's what it was in the past, centuries ago and that's what it still is today: a place for debates.Words and Expressions1. represent: stand for or be a sign or symbol ofExamples:• The foreign minister represented the country at the conference.• Each dot on my map represents a town.2. consist of: (no passive) be made up ofExamples:• The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.• That area's future weather pattern might consist of long, dry periods.3. establish: set upExamples:• Father established this business forty years ago.• Public schools for girls were established in some places.4. elect: choose (somebody) by votingExamples:• They elected him to represent them.• We must urge that delegates be elected from the various factories in a district.5. facility: aids, circumstances, which make it easy to do thingsExamples:• One of the facilities our students have is a large library.• This kitchen has a garbage disposal and other modern facilities.6. assign: give as a share or dutyExamples:• They assigned me a small room.• Two pupils were assigned to sweep the floor.7. enable: make ableExamples: • This train enables me to get there in time.• This would enable them to double their output of machine guns.8. apply: write to ask for (a job, membership, etc.)Examples: • He has applied for a post in England.• I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.9. demonstrate: show clearly by giving proof(s) or example(s)Examples:• The salesman demonstrated the new washing-machine to the customers.• These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.10. enrich: make rich, improve (in quality, flavor, etc.)Examples:•An education enriches the mind.• American culture has been enriched by European immigrants.11. at large: as a wholeExamples:• The people at large wanted peace.• The country at large is hoping for great changes.12. benefit from / by: gain by; receive advantage fromExamples:• Who would be most likely to benefit from the old man's death?• You will benefit by taking a holiday.Notes to the Text1. Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student's program of study, primarily through tutorials. (para. 4)Each Oxford student has a private supervisor who advices and instructs the student in a one-to-one basis.在牛津,每个学生都配有一个导师,主要通过导师制监督学生的学习。
教学对象:大学英语专业二年级学生教学目标:1. 知识目标:- 掌握本单元的核心词汇和短语,如genuine, assignment, designate, overall, favorite, rank, diversity等。
- 理解并运用本单元的语法结构,如过去完成时、被动语态等。
- 了解本单元的主题:文化多样性。
2. 能力目标:- 提高学生的阅读理解能力,能够准确把握文章的主旨和大意。
- 培养学生的口语表达能力,能够就文化多样性话题进行讨论。
- 增强学生的写作能力,能够就文化多样性话题撰写短文。
3. 情感目标:- 培养学生对文化多样性的尊重和理解。
- 激发学生对英语学习的兴趣。
教学内容:1. 课文阅读:Section A 和 Section B2. 词汇和短语:genuine, assignment, designate, overall, favorite, rank, diversity等3. 语法结构:过去完成时、被动语态等4. 文化多样性主题教学过程:一、导入(5分钟)1. 教师通过图片、视频或话题引入文化多样性的概念,激发学生的兴趣。
2. 学生分享自己了解的文化多样性知识,教师引导学生进行讨论。
二、课文阅读(20分钟)1. 学生阅读课文,教师提问,检查学生对文章内容的理解。
2. 学生总结课文主旨和大意,教师进行点评和补充。
三、词汇和短语学习(10分钟)1. 教师带领学生学习本单元的核心词汇和短语,并进行例句讲解。
2. 学生进行词汇和短语练习,巩固所学知识。
四、语法结构讲解(10分钟)1. 教师讲解本单元的语法结构,如过去完成时、被动语态等。
2. 学生进行语法练习,巩固所学知识。
五、文化多样性讨论(15分钟)1. 学生分组讨论文化多样性话题,如:你认为文化多样性对个人和社会有哪些影响?2. 各组派代表进行发言,教师进行点评和总结。
六、写作练习(15分钟)1. 学生根据所学知识,撰写一篇关于文化多样性的短文。
Unit 3 大学体验英语第二册电子教案Unit Three AdvertisingLearning Objectives 1. Listen and Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of advertising2. Grasp the main idea of the two passages3. Master the key language points4. Write about why people fall victim to advertising5. Learn about conjunctions and connective words6. Learn to write a personal adPassage A The VictimI. Pre-reading TasksA. Introductory Questions1. How often do you shop for clothes?2. Do you always follow fashion when buying clothes for yourself? Explain3. Do you think the clothes one wears define what kind of person he or she is? ExplainB. Introductory RemarksThe author once was a compulsive shopper, and might even be addicted to shopping. Shetended to buy more clothes than she needed, and often looked for famous brands, and evendiscounts. Later in her life, when she became a marketing student, this helped her understand howmuch her shopping was influenced by advertising. This influence began to be felt in middle schoolwhen she became concerned about her appearance. As an adult she was more aware of hermotives while shopping, but was still influenced by advertising, consciously or subconsciously.The conclusion drawn by the author is: nobody can escape the influence of advertising.Advertising uses our weaknesses and insecurities against us, and makes us want to be moreattractive, popular, or loveable. It makes us uncomfortable with who we are, and makes us want tobe like the models in the ads. Thus we may buy things that we think are "new, cool, or hot."II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. shop-a-holic: A shop-a-holic is a compulsive person who finds great joy in shopping, almost tothe point of being a hobby, but finds it hard to stop shopping and buys things thatare not needed.2. fashion: n. the way of dressing or behaving that is consideredthe best at a certain timeeg. 1) Fashions have changed since I was a girl.2) Fashions for men’s clothes change less frequently than fashionsfo r women’sclothes.3. brand: n. a class of goods which is the product of a particular firm of producereg.1) What is your favorite brand of soap?12) There are two brands of the article on the market.4. clutter: v. make untidy or confusedeg. 1) The room was cluttered with furniture2) Don’t clutter your room.3)The road was cluttered with refugees.5. victim: n. person, animal, etc. suffering injury, pain, loss, etc. as result of other people’sactions, or of illness, bad luck, etc.eg. 1) He was the victim of ill-treatment as a child.2) Many thousands of animals have been victims of this strange new disease.6. necessity: n. something that is necessaryeg. 1) Food and clothing are necessities of life.2) We’ll take only the necessities f or the camping trip.7. dress up: make (something, or oneself) more attractive, esp. with clothingeg.1) They dressed up for the occasion.2) Are you going to dress up for the party, or is it informal?8. be concerned with: to be abouteg. 1) This story is concerned with fairies and wicked magicians.2)The film is concerned with morals.9.define: v. show the character or nature ofeg. 1) Good manners define the gentlemen.2) What defines us as human?10. feed off:1? if an animal feeds off something, it gets food from it:eg. 1) The pigeons feed off our neighbor’s crops.2?an insulting way of saying that someone uses something to continue their activities:eg. 1) The press feeds off gossip and tittle-tattle.11. identify with: cause or consider (someone to be connected with something)eg. 1) Weather cannot be identified with happiness.2) The world identifies Mrs. Pankhurst with female emancipation.12. turn to: go to … for help, advice, sympathy, comfort, etc.eg. 1) The child felt there was no one he could turn to with his problems.2) I had to turn to the dictionary for help.13.quest: n. search, attempt to findeg. 1) The quest for gold was long and difficult.2) He went to the library in quest of something to read.14. affect: v. influenceeg. 1) The amount of rain affects the growth of crops.2)The economic crisis has seriously affected German exports.15. add to: put together with something else so as to increase the number, size, importanceeg. 1) He added some wood to the fire.2)The music added to our enjoyment.16.glamorous: adj. attractive or full of charmeg. 1) She is the most glamorous star in motion pictures.17. be one’s fault: be something for which one can rightly be blamed2eg. 1) It is your own fault for not learning.2) Whose fault is it (that) we are late? It is not our fault.18.means: n. a method or wayeg. 1) The quickest means of travel is by plane.2)He hoped to achieve his goal by peaceful means.19.consumption: n. the act of consumingeg. 1)There is too great a consumption of alcohol in Britain.2)That price rise did not reduce consumption.20. step back: think about as if not involvedeg. 1) From time to time, the teachers should step back and lettheir pupils run things theirway.B. Sentence Explanation1. You could call me a shop-a-holic, as most of my friends do, but I call myself a lover offashion. (para. 1)You could call me a shopping addict, as most of my friends do, but I’d rather say I love to buythings in fashion.2. But as I progressed to high school, advertising became a big influence. (para. 3)But as I moved ahead to high school, I paid more attention to advertising.3. The clothing in high school became something that defined you.High school students seem to adopt a notion that by wearing expensive clothes they are wealthy,smart, or superior in some way.4. Yet my friends and I still turn to advertising, now not only to stay in fashion but more soto find our own style. (para. 4)Yet my friends and I still pay attention to advertising, not only to follow the fashions, but moreto find our own personal style.5. Advertising feeds off human insecurities and make us want to belike these beautifulpeople.Advertising makes people insecure about who they are and need expensive clothes to makethem look good.6. Advertisers show us people around us, yet they choose only acertain look. (para. 5)We see average people in the advertisements, but they are shown in deliberately chosen images.7. Is it the victim’s fault for believing, or the fault of societyfor allowing advertisers to do so?(para. 6)Is it the buyer’s fault for believing the advertising, orsociety’s fault for allowing ads to be madeso powerful and influential?III. After-reading Tasks:1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.3. Practice making sentences with the important words or expressions.3Passage B The Ad Council at a Glance I. Pre-reading TasksA. Introductory Questions1. Have you ever benefited from public service advertisement?2. Can you give one or two slogans used in public service advertisement?3. Do you think public service campaigns are necessary? Explain.B. Introductory RemarksThe Ad Council was founded during World War II to help sell War Bonds. After the war itcontinued to address pressing social issues with public service advertisements (PSA's). Since 1942it has created over 1000 advertising campaigns on such issues as forest fires, safe and soberdriving, minority education, crime, drugs, child abuse, recycling, and AIDS. Some of its mostfamous messages are "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," "Friends Don't Let Friends DriveDrunk," and "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste." Seat belt usage rose from 21% to 70% afterthe Crash Test Dummies were introduced in 1985. The Ad Council's current major campaigns areto help children achieve their full potential and to encourage Americans to support the war onterrorism.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. inspire: v. encourage in (someone) the ability to acteg. 1) We need a new captain—someone who can inspire the team.2) Success inspires us for fresh efforts.2. take action: start to do something, begin to acteg. 1)They took action to stop him.2)The government has promised to take quick action on the energy crisis.3. individual: n. person; any human beingeg. 1) The individual doesn’t count for much in the situation, the nation must come first.2) The purpose of the law is to protect the rights of the individual.4. testify to: formal to be a clear sign that something is trueeg. 1) Mrs Parson’s nervous behavior testified to the strain shewas under.2) Her red face testified to her guilt.unch: v. get started; set goingeg. 1) The government has launched a new plan to build more houses.2) The firm launched the new product with a big advertising campaign.6. estimate: v. form judgments about; calculate (the lost, value, size, etc.)eg. 1) She made plans and estimated means and resources.2) I asked three building firms to estimate for the repairs to the roof.7.rally: v. (cause to) come or bring together for a purposeeg. 1) To rally people is to bring them together for a great united effort.2) The whole nation rallied to help the government with the war.8.recruit: v. get somebody to do something4eg. 1) The wartime government first recruited men (into the force) from nonessentialindustries.2) The coach recruited nine boys for the baseball team.9.symbol: n. a sign, shape, image, or object which represents a person, idea, value, etc.eg. 1) The lion is often used as a symbol of courage.2) The dove is the symbol of peace.10.stimulate: v. make…more active or alerteg. 1) He was stimulated into greater efforts.2) Praise stimulated the child to study hard.11. make a / the difference: see or show (two things) to be differenteg. 1)If you do so it will make a great difference.2) The extra money would have made all the difference.12.motivate: v. provide someone with a reason or cause for doing somethingeg. 1) He was motivated only by his wish to help, and expected nothing in return.2) These children just sit around all day doing nothing; they need someone tomotivate them.13.concerning: prep. about; with regard toeg. 1) He wrote to me concerning a business arrangement.T 2) his is, I believe, all the news concerning the society.14.abuse: n. wrong use; bad or cruel treatmenteg. 1)Here are some recent abuses of the word.2) Child abuse is a punishable offence.15.adopt: v. take (an idea, custom, etc.) and useeg. 1) I like your methods of teaching and shall adopt them in my school.2) Congress adopted the new measures.16. speak for: express the thoughts, opinions, etc. of…eg. 1)Speaking for yourself, I find the housing quite satisfactory.2) He is old enough to speak for himself.17. approximately: adv. very near (to); very nearlyeg. 1)There are approximately 50 people who attended the lecture.2) The time is approximately ten o’clock.18. pledge: n. a solemn promise or agreementeg. 1) He was under pledge to spend the money in the best way.2) He gave a pledge to handle the affair in a friendly manner.19. decline: v. going from a better to a worse position, or from higher to lowereg. 1) Our business has gone into a decline this year.2) There is a sharp decline in sports in our town.20. distribute: v. divide among several or manyeg. 1) The teacher distributed the examination papers to the class.2) He distributed the prizes among the winners.21. inform: v. tell; give information toeg. 1) He informed me of his arrival.2) He would like to be informed of any new developments.5B. Sentence Explanation1. Our slogans and characters are more than memorable--- they raise awareness, inspireindividuals to take action, and save lives. (para. 1)Our slogans and characters are not just easy to remember, they also greatly influence people’sattitudes and actions, and they save lives.2. The War Advertising Council, a private, non-profit organization, was founded to rallysupport for World War II-related efforts. (para. 6) The War Advertising Council, which was not established by the government or for profit, wasaimed to encourage people to support World War II.3. The Ad Council’s mission is to identi fy a select number of significant public issues andstimulate action on those issues through communications programsthat make ameasurable difference in our society. (para. 7) The Ad Council’s main goal is to decide on a few of vital well-chosen public issues and encourage people to do something that helps to improve the society through effectivecommunications programs.4. The Ad Council reached out to the federal government as well as important nationalnon-profits with an offer to create and also distribute theircrisis-related messages tomedia outlets nationwide. (para. 10)The Ad Council appealed to the American government and the major national non-profitorganizations for producing and distributing messages about the 9-11 disaster to various mediaoutlets throughout the country.III. After-reading Tasks1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.6。
Unit 2 Jobs and Careers Objectives:★first listen, and then learn to ask about job opportunities and go for job interviews★read about online job applications and dream jobs★write about how to find a potential job★practice the use of unreal conditions★write your own résumé★visit Culture Salon to learn to tell the difference between job and careerI Passage A Your Dream Job: A Click Away1.SummarySince most students will choose to work after graduation, job-hunting is of great importance to them. They will write plenty of résumés about their education and send them to the companies they want to work for. It takes both time and energy to do so. Now, thanks to the development of the Internet, job-hunting has become much easier. Job-hunters can find a job just by clicking a mouse on the computer. Many of them make their dream come true through the Internet.This article describes the experiences of five people who used online sources to look for new jobs. Theresa Smith used the JOB-TRAK website to find an administrative assistant’s job at a university. Steven Tools used the CareerBuilder website to find a marketing management position. Madeline Gragg used Yahoo! to find a job teaching English in Japan. Nedzad Dozlic used a newspaper website to find a driver’s job with a car dealership. Wendy Mello used CareerBuilder to find a position in human resources for a media-information-services company. Mello also used another website to calculate the cost of living in her new location and to decide what salary to request. All these are typical examples of online job searches, since many different types of jobs can now be found this way.nguage Points1.career:a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of one’s lifeExamples:There are many more careers open to women now than fifty years ago.Florence Nightingale made nursing her career.2.refer to:1) send (someone or something) to (usually someone else) for decision or actionExamples:The Local Court has referred the whole case to the High Court.The dispute between the two countries was referred to the United Nations.2) mention; speak aboutExamples:Don’t refer to the matter again.The speaker referred to his past experience.3.criteria:(pl.) an established rule, standard, or principle, on which a judgment is basedExamples:What criteria do you use when judging the quality of a student’s work?There are several criteria of a good school.4.salary:fixed (usually monthly) pay for regular workExamples:My father draws his salary at the end of every month.Don’t spend all of your salary. Try to put something away each month.5.resident:a person who lives ( in a place) and is not just a visitor Examples:The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.The residents of the town are proud of its new library.e across:meet or discover, especially by chanceExamples:I have just come across a beautiful poem in this book.She came across some old letters in the course of her search.7.curious:eager to know or learnExamples:The boy was curious about everything he saw.Miss Matfield threw a curious glance at her.8.fill out / in:put in (whatever is needed to complete something)Examples:After Tom passed his driving test he filled out an application for his driver’s license.The policeman filled out a report of the accident.9.fill up:make or become completely fullExamples:The room soon was filled up with people.The rain has filled up the ditches again.10.available:able to be got, obtained, used, etc.Examples:A limited number of seats are still available.There were no tickets available for Friday’s performance.11.elevate:make better, higher, or more educatedExamples:The clerk was elevated to a managerial position.The government is trying to elevate the living standards of the people.12.scan:look through quicklyExamples:He scanned the newspaper while having his breakfast.He scanned the articles that might give the information he needed.13.procedure:an action or set of actions necessary for doing something Examples:Writing a check is quite a simple procedure.We have worked out a new set of procedures for using this machine.14.spot:pick out, recognize, see (one person or thing out of many)Examples:He was the first to spot the danger.We spotted the winner of the beauty contest the moment she appeared.15.variety:number or group of different thingsExamples:Everyone arrived late at the party for a variety of reasons.The college library has a wide variety of books.16.potential:that can or may come into existence or actionExamples:Although this area is very poor now, its potential wealth is great.We should always be on the lookout for potential dangers.17.learn of:become informed ofExamples:How did you learn of our product? Was it through our advertisement?I learned of your new address from your parents.18.via:by means of; usingExamples:I’ve read this French play via an English translation.I sent a message to Mary via her sister.19.annual:of one yearExamples:The annual farm output was to be increased by 4 to 5 percent.Mr. White’s annual income is $36 000.20.financial:connected with moneyExamples:In that case they would receive financial aid from the state.They are now confronted with a serious financial crisis.21.current:of present timeExamples:They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties.In some schools children study current affairs as a subject.22.flash:show for a momentExamples:The news flashed on television.He flashed a $10 note at the man by the door.23.detailed:with a lot of facts givenExamples:He gave me a detailed account of his work.He kept a detailed diary of the meetings.3.Important sentences1.The career placement center referred the liberal-arts major to JOB-TRAK, an Internet site listing 45 000 entry-level positions.The career placement center advises the student majoring in liberal arts to visit JOB-TRAK, a website containing 45 000 jobs for new workers.2.Smith is one American who clicked her way into a job.Smith is one American who found a job online.3.“The Internet is like hiring a personal assistant,” says Tools. “Effortlessly you can become aware of opportunities that may elevate your career.”The Internet is like a personal helper. It presents you with information about possible chances to improve your career.4.Most major newspapers and trade publications have online versions of their classified listings, enabling job-seekers to scan for work available across town, in another state, or around the world.Most major newspapers and specialist journals have their job advertisements online, to help jobseekers quickly spot job vacancies anywhere in the world.5.A refugee of the war in Bosnia, Dozlic had had a variety of jobs but was now ready for something new.Dozlic, who escaped from the war in Bosnia, had done several different jobs but was now ready to find a new one.6.To find out more about the company, she clicked on to Artitron’s home page and that of its parent company, Ceridian Corp., where she reviewed an annual report and the company’s financial performance.To learn more about the company she entered its website and the website of its headquarters, and studied the company’s yearly report and financial situations.7.By accessing an online real estate service, she saw color photos of rental properties...Through an online real estate site, she saw pictures of homes which a person can rent rather than buy...4.Practical Writing Reference KeyThere are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewhere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don’t forget to make use of the Internet. In today’s society the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs. Therefore, if you log onto the Internet, you just might find your dream job.II Passage B Dream Jobs: College Students Make Their Picks1.SummaryFor recent college graduates, finding a job is a lot like finding a match when dating. In its annual survey of U.S. college students, the research firm Universum USA asked its more than 60 000 respondents to identify the characteristics they associate with dream employers, and broke down the results into seven personality types: careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.Google continued to rank as the big favorite, taking the No. 1 spot in five of the personality types and taking a top three spot in all seven. Apple was in the top three with six of the personality types, and Disney was in the top three for five, including idealists, who ranked it No. 1 ahead of Google. Banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting firms lost some of their luster among business students, but government and nonprofit employers had a good year among careerists. Disney and Apple, perceived as offering dynamic, challenging work settings, gained ground in this year’s survey with several personality types.Petter Nylander, chief executive of Universum, says it’s clear that young people want employers who share their values and are a good fit for their personality. “What you see is young employees selecting companies that confirm their views of themselves,” he says.Language Points1.personality:characteristics and qualities of a person seen as a whole Examples:Parents have great influences on the development of a child’s personality.I’m deeply impressed both by your personality and talent.2.genuine:authentic; sincereExamples:I was shocked to know that such an expensive painting was not genuine.Having been working here for 20 years, I do have a genuine love for the campus.3.connection:relationshipExamples:My conclusion is that there is no connection between the two incidents.We can see a clear connection between one’s attitude and one’s performance.4.arm candy:(informal) a sexually attractive person who accompanies another at social eventsExamples:Tony usually had two pretty girls accompany him to parties as arm candy.She’d already had mini-roles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders’ arm candy in the party scenes of this film.5.survey:investigation using a pool or questionnaireExamples:A recent survey found that 36% of the women asked did not feel safe walking alone at night.They ran a survey of the most popular television programs.6.identify:recognize or distinguish (as being the specified person or thing) Examples:This is a course that teaches us to identify plants and flowers.Can you identify your umbrella among this lot?7.characteristic:distinguishing featureExamples:A person of your characteristic is sure to be popular with young people like college students.Generosity is one of his nicest characteristics.8.associate:connect in thought, memory or imaginationExamples:Whisky is usually associated with Scotland.People will always associate the name of Steve Jobs with Apple.9.break (something ) down (into):be divided or divide into partsExamples:Expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: raw materials $1m, equipment $2m, wages $2m.Water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen.10.prestigious:having or bringing prestige; having high statusExamples:Yale University is one of the world’s most prestigious universities.Only the most prestigious scholars deserve such a title.11.recruit:enroll (someone) as a member or worker in an organization; enlist Examples:The coach recruited nine boys for the baseball team.Our university recruited more staff this year than last year.12.assignment:a duty or piece of work that is given to someone to do Examples:Five staff members have agreed to take on the one-year assignment in Africa.This is a difficult assignment for him, but he has made up his mind to complete it.13.balance:a state in which opposite or competing forces are evenly matched or given equal importanceExamples:She tried to keep her balance but still fell off the bike.Maintaining a favorable balance of trade is a difficult task for the country.14.secure:feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxietyExamples:Many young people today don’t feel secure about their future.His position in the company is quite secure.15.employment:a person’s trade or professionExamples:According to the report, 85% of the college graduates have found employment.The newly-built factory can provide employment for many people.petitive:of or involving competition; able to do as well as or better than othersExamples:This supermarket offers more competitive prices, so its business is very good.The country boasts a car industry that is competitive with any in the world.17.prospect:picture in the mind or imagination, especially of a future event; the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurringExamples:He is so excited by the prospect of having his own house in such a big city.When he thinks of the prospect of a holiday abroad, he feels motivated to work hard.18.earnings:money which is earned by workingExamples:The husband has to give most of his earnings to his wife every month.After a month’s work my earnings are just 1800 Yuan.19.ethical:of morals or moral questions; morally correctExamples:This is an ethical issue that we should never neglect.His behavior is not ethical.20.designate:mark or point out clearly; choose (someone / something ) for a special purposeExamples:The boundaries between the two countries are designated on the map.The eastern part of the city has been designated as a development zone.21.overall:total; generalExamples:My overall impression of him is that he is very talkative.Can you tell me the overall cost of the project?22.favorite:a person or thing that is loved above all othersExamples:Hollywood blockbusters are my favorites.He is a favorite with his grandfather.23.rank:give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system Examples:Almost all the schools rank the students according to their grades.I rank Google higher than Apple.24.diversity:varietyExamples:There was a diversity of opinions on whether a nuclear plant should be built near the city.The tolerance of diversity is the key to the survival of the world in the 21st century.25.critical:of or at a crisis; decisive; crucialExamples:The unemployment problem in that country is very critical at present.At the critical moment he jumped into the river and saved the boy.26.reflect:embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way Examples:Her remarks at today’s meeting reflected her personality.The article reflected the author’s opinion on the matter.27.belief:something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction Examples:Nothing can shake my belief in his integrity and honesty.He has a strong belief in that country’s higher education.28.ethnicity:state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural traditionExamples:We welcome all talent, regardless of their background, gender and ethnicity.In this university you must learn to get along with people of differentethnicities.29.attractive:having the power to attractExamples:The mountain is very attractive at this time of year.He has got three very attractive job offers.30.for starters:first of all, to start withExamples:For starters, we don’t have enough time.He is not suitable for the task. For starters, he hasn’t got any experience in dealing with emergency.31.luster:soft brightness of a smooth or shining surface; glory, distinction Examples:She couldn’t eat, and her hair lost its luster.Brave deeds add luster to one’s name32.consequence:a result or effect of an action or condition; importance Examples:Drunk driving can have very bad consequences, so make sure that you never violate the law.This is an issue of tremendous consequence for the country.33.in addition:as an extra person, thing, or circumstanceExamples:In addition, there is a severe drought in many provinces in the country.The international language school teaches English and mathematics in addition.34.account for:make up (a specified amount or proportion)Examples:The local people just account for 1/3 of the workers in the factory.Food and clothing account for a large portion of the family’s monthly expenditure.35.category:a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristicsExamples:The books fall into two categories: those of social sciences and those of natural sciences.We can divide the products of the company into three categories.36.appealing:attractive, charming, interestingThe film is not appealing to me.The actor’s voice makes him very appealing to his fans.37.achievement:something successfully finished or gained, especially through skill or hard workExamples:The scientist was rewarded by the government for his great achievement in rice hybrids research.The successful launch and return of the manned spacecraft was a great achievement of our country’s manned space program.38.further:help the development of (something); promoteExamples:This is a good opportunity for you to further your career.The aim of this activity is to further our cause of helping the disabled.39.significant:of noticeable importanceExamples:The annual report of the company is significant for the public.Your success in this position will be significant for your future.work:interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one’s careerExamples:He shows great skill in networking with people of different personalities.For your self-development, you should learn how to network with your boss.e in:finish in the stated place in a race or competitionExamples:George came in third in the 100-meter race.Where did our team come in — second or third?42.likely:probable; that is expectedExamples:I think it likely that we will win the match.The likely outcome of the negotiation is a compromise made on both sides.43.as well as:in addition toExamples:There are young trees as well as flowers in his garden.He is hard-working as well as intelligent.44.reputation:the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone orExamples:The doctor has a reputation for being very patient.The expert has lost his good reputation because he often speaks for the privileged.45.executive:a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organizationExamples:He is one of the company’s senior executives.As the chief executive he spends much time on decision making.46.confirm:reinforce someone in (an opinion, belief, or feeling); make definite Examples:The information provided by Mr. White confirmed my judgment of the company’s financial status.The couple’s joint statement in today’s newspaper confirmed the rumor that they had divorced each other.47.identity:the fact of being who or what a person or thing isExamples:Show me your identity card, please.The reporter concealed his identity so that he could make the investigation smoothly.48.build (something) on (something):base (something) on (something); use something as a foundation for making further progressExamples:Your accusation is not built on evidence.The company drew the conclusion by building on its own survey.2.Sentence Explanation1.Everybody wants a genuine connection, and a little arm candy doesn’t hurt.Everybody wants a true and sincere relationship, a good match to their personality in locating a job, but it is not bad to have something to help make you look more appealing when “dating”.2.The employees must refl ect our users.Our employees must be people with a diversity of beliefs, background and ethnicity to refl ect our users, who are people of diverse cultural backgrounds.3.For starters, banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting fi rms lost some of their luster among business students.First of all, banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting firms are not as excellent and appealing as before in the eyes of business students.4.“What you see is young employees selecting companies that confirm their views of themselves,” he says.“What you see is young employees selecting companies that recognize and reinforce their views,” he says.5.“Your identity today is built on where you work. It sends a strong message about who you are.”“Your identity today is recognized according to where you work. Where you work tells people a lot about your social position, your economic status, etc.”III General Writing: Unreal ConditionsTo make predictions, you may find unreal conditional clauses useful. Unreal conditions are either impossible or unlikely to be realized. In unreal conditional sentences, a contrary-to-fact condition exists. Examples:Present Time:If this was allowed to happen, the dam would collapse.If the dam collapsed, many acres of good farmland would disappear.Past Time:If this had not been allowed to happen, the dam would not have collapsed.Past Time with Present or Future Result:If they had passed the law, the economy would be in better shape now.欢迎您的下载,资料仅供参考!致力为企业和个人提供合同协议,策划案计划书,学习课件等等打造全网一站式需求。
Unit TwoLead-in1 search2 offer3 identify4 confidence5 employer6 qualifications7 certainly8 minimum9 learning style 10 importance Passage AThink About It1 Many students log on the Internet frequently. They may use the Internet to search for useful information they need, visit social network sites, e-mail their friends, or play video games.2 Job application online means doing all the application on the Internet. One can fill in the application form and send it in an e-mail form to potential e mployer’s mailbox, together with all necessary materials about oneself.3 Yes, it will continuously play more important role in the future.Read About ItContent AwarenessRead And Think2 Work with your partner and answer the following questions.1 It is an Internet website that lists as many as 45 000 job opportunities.2 Not necessarily so. According to Smith, the Internet was very easy to use. She found her job online with no training.3 Because she wanted a change in her life.4 She searched the Internet for information about the financial performance of the company she was interested in, the salary she should ask for, and the possible living accommodations available to her there.5 Open.3 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.1 F2 T3 T4 T5 T4 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1 version2 publications3 click4 spotted5 refugees5entries 7 financial 8 full-time 9 detailed 10 annual5 Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1 set up2 come across3 referred, to4 check out5 learnt of/learned of6 Choose an appropriate noun given in the following box to complete each of the sentences.1 career2 interview3 procedure4 exhibit5 profile7 Translate the following sentences into English.1The policemen are busy filling out forms about the accident.2 I want to fill up the fuel tank before returning the car.3 If you want to make a complaint, you’d better follow the correct procedure.4 We couldn’t have finished the experiment so soon without John’s help.5 After the storm, the people on the shore anxiously scanned the lake for any sign of the boat.8 Read and compare the English sentences, paying attention to their italicized parts, and then translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.1 He had just been promoted to vice president of the company and wasn’t expecting another promotion in six months.2 Shortly after he graduated from school, he jumped to a satisfactory job.3 Most colleges and universities have their own homepages, enabling applicants to scan for the information available about the universities they want to apply for.4 With a click of her mouse, she submitted her assignment to the tutor and soon got the reply.5 By accessing the website of the university she was going to study in, she saw color photos of the university, including a detailed map of the university campus.9 More and more people have found the right jobs through the Internet just as the passage shows. Now work in pairs and take turns to give a short speech on the topic “You can find your dream job via the Internet.” Cite some of the stories of the job seekers that yo u have just read in Passage A.Have you ever considered finding a job on the Internet? Today, with computers in common use, the Internet has become an important tool for people to find various kinds of information. Many people log on to the Internet to seek job opportunities and some of them have found very desirable jobs. Take Theresa Smith’s story for example. Less than a month from her graduation day, she visited an Internet site and typed some key words. Immediately she found 45 jobs meeting her criteria. Four weeks later she was hired at a starting salary of $32 000. Look at another story, that of Madeline Gragg, a 28 year-old high school teacher from America. She wanted a change. So when a friend mentioned teaching English in Japan, the American teacher felt interested. She visited the popular Yahoo! website. A week later she received a call and set up an interview with a recruiter in Chicago and got the job. You see, to find the right job, you can just visit some Internet sites, type a few key words, and follow the procedure for the online application. With a click of the mouse, you are very likely to find your dream job. So why not give it a try?10 Write a paragraph of around 80 words about what you should do to track down information on job openings. Include the following key words and phrases in your writing. You may begin your paragraph with “There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings.”There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewhere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don’t forget to make use of the Internet. In today’s society the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs. Therefore, if you log on to the Internet, you just might find your dream job.Passage BThink About It1 Open2 Open3 OpenRead About ItContent AwarenessRead And Think11 Work with your partner and answer the following questions.1 The author compares college graduates’ job hunting to finding a match when dating.2 They are careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.3 Google took the top spot in popularity in each of the past four years.4 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI.5 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI. 12 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage.1 D2 C3 B4 C 5A13 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.1 identify2 likely3 characteristic4 genuine5 confirmed6 prospects7 consequence8 recruit9 competitive10 is reflected14 Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1 break … down2 accounts for3 associated with4 build … on5 in addition15 Translate the following sentences into English.1 This country is not big, but it plays an important role in international affairs.2 It was with the help of my uncle that I overcame the difficulty and completed the assignment in time.3 While he decided to stay in Beijing upon graduation, his best friend chose to go to Tibet.4 In this Campus English Speaking Contest, Mary from our class came inthird.5 You should know that it takes time, money as well as perseverance to learn to play the piano.16 Read the following questions and then scan the letter below to find answers to the questions. Try to finish in less than 2 minutes.1 At the University of Denver.2 In Colorado.3 Over the Rocky Mountains.4 From her window.5 Next month when she gets home.6 Share all the happiness and sadness they are feeling.7 She feels a little homesick.8 In the afternoon on Tuesday, December 1st.17 Complete the sentences with the appropriate verb form.1 would write, would have written2 could see, could have seen3might break, might have broken4 gave, had given5 were, had been18 Read each pair of sentences. Then express a contrary situation using a) a sentence with an if clause and b) a sentence with had. Follow the examples.1If I had heard you, I would have answeredHad I heard you, I would have answered2 If it hadn’t been cold, I would have opened the windowHad it not been cold, I would have opened the window3 If we had been late, we would have hurriedHad we been late, we would have hurried4 If you had used a typewriter, they could have read your lettersHad you used a typewriter, they could have read your letters5 If the car hadn’t stopped, it would have hit meHad the car not stopped, it would have hit me19 Rewrite the conditional clauses in the following sentences. Follow the examples.1 Were she interested, I would telephone her.2 Were John here, we would soon learn the truth.3 They would be here with us should they have the time.4 Should I see you, I would invite you home.5 Should she try harder next time, she would pass the examination.20 The following sentences tell something real. Change them to indicate something unreal.1 If we had not allowed the oil company to build this paper mill, we would not have water pollution now.2 If we did not pay taxes, our schools would be closed.3 If the government had dealt with the crisis properly, inflation would not have stayed at high levels.4 If this university had enough student housing, it would attract more international students.5 If we had stopped the construction of this dam, we would not have destroyed miles of natural wilderness along the river.。
一、课题名称《大学体验英语综合教程》第三版 Unit 2二、教学目的1. 提高学生的英语听说能力,使他们能够进行日常生活中的简单对话。
2. 培养学生的英语阅读理解能力,使其能够阅读并理解英语文章。
3. 通过实践活动,提高学生的英语写作能力。
三、教学对象大学英语基础阶段的学生四、课时安排2课时五、教学重点1. 听说能力:日常生活中的常用表达和对话。
2. 阅读理解能力:理解英语文章的主旨和大意。
3. 写作能力:撰写简单的英语短文。
六、教学难点1. 听力材料的理解与应对。
2. 阅读文章中的长难句和复杂结构的理解。
3. 写作中逻辑结构的构建和语言表达的准确性。
七、教学过程第一课时1. 导入新课- 通过播放一段与课程主题相关的英语视频,激发学生的学习兴趣。
- 提问学生关于视频内容的问题,检查他们对主题的理解。
2. 听说训练- 分组进行角色扮演,模拟日常生活中的对话场景。
- 教师巡回指导,纠正学生的发音和语法错误。
3. 阅读理解- 分发课文,让学生阅读并回答相关问题。
- 教师讲解课文中的难点,如生词、短语和语法结构。
4. 小结- 总结本节课的重点内容,强调学生的不足之处。
- 布置课后作业,巩固所学知识。
第二课时1. 复习- 回顾上一节课的内容,检查学生对知识的掌握情况。
2. 听说训练- 进行听力练习,让学生听录音并回答问题。
- 分组进行口语练习,提高学生的口语表达能力。
3. 阅读理解- 分发阅读材料,让学生阅读并回答相关问题。
- 教师讲解阅读材料中的难点,帮助学生理解文章。
4. 写作训练- 分发写作题目,让学生撰写英语短文。
- 教师巡回指导,纠正学生的语法错误和表达问题。
5. 小结- 总结本节课的内容,强调学生的进步和不足。
- 布置课后作业,巩固所学知识。
八、教学评价1. 课堂表现:学生的参与度、积极性、合作精神等。
2. 作业完成情况:学生对课后作业的完成质量。
3. 期末考试:检测学生对所学知识的掌握程度。
Unit 2Jobs and Careers Objectives:★first listen, and then learn to ask about job opportunities and go for job interviews★read about online job applications and dream jobs★write about how to find a potential job★practice the use of unreal conditions★write your own résumé★visit Culture Salon to learn to tell the difference between job and careerI Passage A Your Dream Job: A Click Away1.SummarySince most students will choose to work after graduation, job-hunting is of great importance to them. They will write plenty of résumés about their education and send them to the companies they want to work for. It takes both time and energy to do so. Now, thanks to the development of the Internet, job-hunting has become much easier. Job-hunters can find a job just by clicking a mouse on the computer. Many of them make their dream come true through the Internet.This article describes the experiences of five people who used online sources to look for new jobs. Theresa Smith used the JOB-TRAK website to find an administrative assistant’s job at a university. Steven Tools used the CareerBuilder website to find a marketing management position. Madeline Gragg used Yahoo! to find a job teaching English in Japan. Nedzad Dozlic used a newspaper website to find a dri ver’s job with a car dealership. Wendy Mello used CareerBuilder to find a position in human resources for a media-information-services company. Mello also used another website to calculate the cost of living in her new location and to decide what salary to request. All these are typical examples of online job searches, since many different types of jobs can now be found this way.nguage Points1. career: a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow for the whole of one’s lifeExamples:There are many more careers open to women now than fifty years ago.Florence Nightingale made nursing her career.2. refer to: 1) send (someone or something) to (usually someone else) for decision or action Examples:The Local Court has referred the whole case to the High Court.The dispute between the two countries was referred to the United Nations.2) mention; speak aboutExamples:Don’t refer to the matter again.The speaker referred to his past experience.3. criteria: (pl.) an established rule, standard, or principle, on which a judgment is based Examples:What criteria do you use when judging the quality of a student’s work?There are several criteria of a good school.4. salary: fixed (usually monthly) pay for regular workExamples:My father draws his salary at the end of every month.Don’t spend all of your salary. Try to put something away each month.5. resident: a person who lives ( in a place) and is not just a visitorExamples:The local residents were angry at the lack of parking spaces.The residents of the town are proud of its new library.6. come across: meet or discover, especially by chanceExamples:I have just come across a beautiful poem in this book.She came across some old letters in the course of her search.7. curious: eager to know or learnExamples:The boy was curious about everything he saw.Miss Matfield threw a curious glance at her.8. fill out / in: put in (whatever is needed to complete something)Examples:After Tom passed his driving test he filled out an application for his driver’s license.The policeman filled out a report of the accident.9. fill up: make or become completely fullExamples:The room soon was filled up with people.The rain has filled up the ditches again.10. available: able to be got, obtained, used, etc.Examples:A limited number of seats are still available.There were no tickets available for Friday’s performance.11. elevate: make better, higher, or more educatedExamples:The clerk was elevated to a managerial position.The government is trying to elevate the living standards of the people.12. scan: look through quicklyExamples:He scanned the newspaper while having his breakfast.He scanned the articles that might give the information he needed.13. procedure: an action or set of actions necessary for doing something Examples:Writing a check is quite a simple procedure.We have worked out a new set of procedures for using this machine.14. spot: pick out, recognize, see (one person or thing out of many)Examples:He was the first to spot the danger.We spotted the winner of the beauty contest the moment she appeared.15. variety: number or group of different thingsExamples:Everyone arrived late at the party for a variety of reasons.The college library has a wide variety of books.16. potential: that can or may come into existence or actionExamples:Although this area is very poor now, its potential wealth is great.We should always be on the lookout for potential dangers.17. learn of: become informed ofExamples:How did you learn of our product? Was it through our advertisement?I learned of your new address from your parents.18. via: by means of; usingExamples:I’ve read this French play via an English translation.I sent a message to Mary via her sister.19. annual: of one yearExamples:The annual farm output was to be increased by 4 to 5 percent.Mr. White’s annual income is $36 000.20. financial: connected with moneyExamples:In that case they would receive financial aid from the state.They are now confronted with a serious financial crisis.21. current: of present timeExamples:They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties.In some schools children study current affairs as a subject.22. flash: show for a momentExamples:The news flashed on television.He flashed a $10 note at the man by the door.23. detailed: with a lot of facts givenExamples:He gave me a detailed account of his work.He kept a detailed diary of the meetings.3.Important sentences1. The career placement center referred the liberal-arts major to JOB-TRAK, an Internet site listing 45 000 entry-level positions.The career placement center advises the student majoring in liberal arts to visit JOB-TRAK, a website containing 45 000 jobs for new workers.2. Smith is one American who clicked her way into a job.Smith is one American who found a job online.3. “The Internet is like hiring a personal assistant,” says Tools. “Effortlessly you can become aware of opportunities that may elevate your career.”The Internet is like a personal helper. It presents you with information about possible chances to improve your career.4. Most major newspapers and trade publications have online versions of their classified listings, enabling job-seekers to scan for work available across town, in another state, or around the world. Most major newspapers and specialist journals have their job advertisements online, to helpjobseekers quickly spot job vacancies anywhere in the world.5. A refugee of the war in Bosnia, Dozlic had had a variety of jobs but was now ready for something new.Dozlic, who escaped from the war in Bosnia, had done several different jobs but was now ready to find a new one.6. To find out more about the company, she clicked on to Artitron’s home pag e and that of its parent company, Ceridian Corp., where she reviewed an annual report and the company’s financial performance.To learn more about the company she entered its website and the website of its headquarters, and studied the company’s yearly rep ort and financial situations.7. By accessing an online real estate service, she saw color photos of rental properties... Through an online real estate site, she saw pictures of homes which a person can rent rather than buy...4.Practical Writing Reference KeyThere are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewhere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don’t forget to make use of the Internet. In today’s society the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs. Therefore, if you log onto the Internet, you just might find your dream job.II Passage B Dream Jobs: College Students Make Their Picks 1.SummaryFor recent college graduates, finding a job is a lot like finding a match when dating. In its annual survey of U.S. college students, the research firm Universum USA asked its more than 60 000 respondents to identify the characteristics they associate with dream employers, and broke down the results into seven personality types: careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.Google continued to rank as the big favorite, taking the No. 1 spot in five of the personality types and taking a top three spot in all seven. Apple was in the top three with six of the personality types, and Disney was in the top three for five, including idealists, who ranked it No. 1 ahead of Google. Banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting firms lost some of their luster among business students, but government and nonprofit employers had a good year among careerists. Disney and Apple, perceived as offering dynamic, challenging work settings, gained ground in this year’s survey with several personality types.Petter Nylander, chief executive of Universum, says it’s clear that young people want employ ers who share their values and are a good fit for their personality. “What you see is young employees selecting companies that confirm their views of themselves,” he says.Language Points1. personality: characteristics and qualities of a person seen as a wholeExamples:Parents have great influences on the development of a child’s personality.I’m deeply impressed both by your personality and talent.2. genuine: authentic; sincereExamples:I was shocked to know that such an expensive painting was not genuine.Having been working here for 20 years, I do have a genuine love for the campus.3. connection: relationshipExamples:My conclusion is that there is no connection between the two incidents.We can see a clear conne ction between one’s attitude and one’s performance.4. arm candy: (informal) a sexually attractive person who accompanies another at social events Examples:Tony usually had two pretty girls accompany him to parties as arm candy.She’d already had mini-roles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders’ arm candy in the party scenes of this film.5. survey: investigation using a pool or questionnaireExamples:A recent survey found that 36% of the women asked did not feel safe walking alone at night.They ran a survey of the most popular television programs.6. identify: recognize or distinguish (as being the specified person or thing)Examples:This is a course that teaches us to identify plants and flowers.Can you identify your umbrella among this lot?7. characteristic: distinguishing featureExamples:A person of your characteristic is sure to be popular with young people like college students.Generosity is one of his nicest characteristics.8. associate: connect in thought, memory or imaginationExamples:Whisky is usually associated with Scotland.People will always associate the name of Steve Jobs with Apple.9. break (something ) down (into): be divided or divide into partsExamples:Expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: raw materials $1m, equipment $2m, wages $2m.Water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen.10. prestigious: having or bringing prestige; having high statusExamples:Yale University is one of the world’s most prestigious universities.Only the most prestigious scholars deserve such a title.11. recruit: enroll (someone) as a member or worker in an organization; enlistExamples:The coach recruited nine boys for the baseball team.Our university recruited more staff this year than last year.12. assignment: a duty or piece of work that is given to someone to doExamples:Five staff members have agreed to take on the one-year assignment in Africa.This is a difficult assignment for him, but he has made up his mind to complete it.13. balance: a state in which opposite or competing forces are evenly matched or given equal importanceExamples:She tried to keep her balance but still fell off the bike.Maintaining a favorable balance of trade is a difficult task for the country.14. secure: feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxietyExamples:Many young people today don’t feel secure about their future.His position in the company is quite secure.15. employment: a person’s trade or professionExamples:According to the report, 85% of the college graduates have found employment.The newly-built factory can provide employment for many people.16. competitive: of or involving competition; able to do as well as or better than others Examples:This supermarket offers more competitive prices, so its business is very good.The country boasts a car industry that is competitive with any in the world.17. prospect: picture in the mind or imagination, especially of a future event; the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurringExamples:He is so excited by the prospect of having his own house in such a big city.When he thinks of the prospect of a holiday abroad, he feels motivated to work hard.18. earnings: money which is earned by workingExamples:The husband has to give most of his earnings to his wife every month.After a month’s work my earnings are just 1800 Yuan.19. ethical: of morals or moral questions; morally correctExamples:This is an ethical issue that we should never neglect.His behavior is not ethical.20. designate: mark or point out clearly; choose (someone / something ) for a special purpose Examples:The boundaries between the two countries are designated on the map.The eastern part of the city has been designated as a development zone.21. overall: total; generalExamples:My overall impression of him is that he is very talkative.Can you tell me the overall cost of the project?22. favorite: a person or thing that is loved above all othersExamples:Hollywood blockbusters are my favorites.He is a favorite with his grandfather.23. rank: give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading systemExamples:Almost all the schools rank the students according to their grades.I rank Google higher than Apple.24. diversity: varietyExamples:There was a diversity of opinions on whether a nuclear plant should be built near the city.The tolerance of diversity is the key to the survival of the world in the 21st century.25. critical: of or at a crisis; decisive; crucialExamples:The unemployment problem in that country is very critical at present.At the critical moment he jumped into the river and saved the boy.26. reflect: embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate wayExamples:Her remarks at today’s meeting reflected her personality.The article reflected the author’s opinion on the matter.27. belief: something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction Examples:Nothing can shake my belief in his integrity and honesty.He has a strong belief in that country’s hi gher education.28. ethnicity: state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition Examples:We welcome all talent, regardless of their background, gender and ethnicity.In this university you must learn to get along with people of different ethnicities.29. attractive: having the power to attractExamples:The mountain is very attractive at this time of year.He has got three very attractive job offers.30. for starters: first of all, to start withExamples:For starters, we don’t have enough time.He is not suitable for the task. For starters, he hasn’t got any experience in dealing with emergency.31. luster: soft brightness of a smooth or shining surface; glory, distinctionExamples:She couldn’t eat, and her hair lost its luster.Brave deeds add luster to one’s name32. consequence: a result or effect of an action or condition; importanceExamples:Drunk driving can have very bad consequences, so make sure that you never violate the law.This is an issue of tremendous consequence for the country.33. in addition: as an extra person, thing, or circumstanceExamples:In addition, there is a severe drought in many provinces in the country.The international language school teaches English and mathematics in addition.34. account for: make up (a specified amount or proportion)Examples:The local people just account for 1/3 of the workers in the factory.Food and clothing account for a large po rtion of the family’s monthly expenditure.35. category: a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristicsExamples:The books fall into two categories: those of social sciences and those of natural sciences.We can divide the products of the company into three categories.36. appealing: attractive, charming, interestingExamples:The film is not appealing to me.The actor’s voice makes him very appealing to his fans.37. achievement: something successfully finished or gained, especially through skill or hard work Examples:The scientist was rewarded by the government for his great achievement in rice hybrids research.The successful launch and return of the manned spacecraft was a great achievement of our country’s manned space program.38. further: help the development of (something); promoteExamples:This is a good opportunity for you to further your career.The aim of this activity is to further our cause of helping the disabled.39. significant: of noticeable importanceExamples:The annual report of the company is significant for the public.Your success in this position will be significant for your future.40. network: interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one’s careerExamples:He shows great skill in networking with people of different personalities.For your self-development, you should learn how to network with your boss.41. come in: finish in the stated place in a race or competitionExamples:George came in third in the 100-meter race.Where did our team come in — second or third?42. likely: probable; that is expectedExamples:I think it likely that we will win the match.The likely outcome of the negotiation is a compromise made on both sides.43. as well as: in addition toExamples:There are young trees as well as flowers in his garden.He is hard-working as well as intelligent.44. reputation: the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something Examples:The doctor has a reputation for being very patient.The expert has lost his good reputation because he often speaks for the privileged.45. executive: a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization Examples:He is one of the company’s senior executives.As the chief executive he spends much time on decision making.46. confirm: reinforce someone in (an opinion, belief, or feeling); make definiteExamples:The information provided by Mr. White confirmed my judgment of the company’s financial status.The couple’s joint statement in today’s newspaper confirmed the rumor that they had divorced each other.47. identity: the fact of being who or what a person or thing isExamples:Show me your identity card, please.The reporter concealed his identity so that he could make the investigation smoothly.48. build (something) on (something): base (something) on (something); use something as a foundation for making further progressExamples:Your accusation is not built on evidence.The company drew the conclusion by building on its own survey.2.Sentence Explanation1.Everybody wants a genuine conn ection, and a little arm candy doesn’t hurt.Everybody wants a true and sincere relationship, a good match to their personality in locating a job, but it is not bad to have something to help make you look more appealing when “dating”.2. The employees must refl ect our users.Our employees must be people with a diversity of beliefs, background and ethnicity to refl ect our users, who are people of diverse cultural backgrounds.3. For starters, banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting fi rms lost some of their luster among business students.First of all, banks, oil companies, and the Big Four accounting firms are not as excellent and appealing as before in the eyes of business students.4. “What you see is young employees selecting companies that c onfirm their views of themselves,” he says.“What you see is young employees selecting companies that recognize and reinforce their views,” he says.5. “Your identity today is built on where you work. It sends a strong message about who you are.”“Your ide ntity today is recognized according to where you work. Where you work tells people a lot about your social position, your economic status, etc.”III General Writing: Unreal ConditionsTo make predictions, you may find unreal conditional clauses useful. Unreal conditions are either impossible or unlikely to be realized. In unreal conditional sentences, a contrary-to-fact condition exists. Examples: Present Time:If this was allowed to happen, the dam would collapse.If the dam collapsed, many acres of good farmland would disappear.Past Time:If this had not been allowed to happen, the dam would not have collapsed.Past Time with Present or Future Result:If they had passed the law, the economy would be in better shape now.。