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Unit 9 Future jobsTask 1: Understanding ReadingIn this lesson, we will explore the topic of future jobs. It is important to think about our future careers and what we want to achieve in life. By discussing and researching different job options, we can make informed decisions about our future paths.1.1 Reading ComprehensionTo start, let's enhance our reading comprehension skills by reading a passage about the future of jobs. This passage will provide us with valuable insights into the potential careers that may arise in the future. Pay close attention to the details and main ideas presented in the text.The Future of JobsThe world is rapidly changing, and with it, the types of jobs available to us. In the past, many jobs were centered around manual labor, such as farming and manufacturing. However, as technology continues to advance, we are seeing a shift towards more knowledge-based jobs.In the future, new job roles are expected to emerge, such as virtual reality designers, sustainable energy engineers, and genetic counselors. These jobs will require specialized skills and knowledge in fields that are still developing.It is also predicted that automation will play a significant role in our future jobs. Many routine tasks will be taken over by machines and artificial intelligence, freeing up human workers to focus on more complex and creative tasks. This means that individuals should consider developing skills that complement and go beyond what machines can do. 1.2 VocabularyBefore moving forward, let's take a moment to familiarize ourselves with some key vocabulary related to future jobs. These words will be usefulas we delve deeper into this topic.1. Virtual reality: the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment2. Sustainable energy: energy obtained from sources that are notdepleted with use, such as solar or wind power3. Genetic counselors: professionals who provide guidance and support to individuals or families who may be at risk of genetic disordersBy understanding these vocabulary words, we can better comprehend the concepts discussed in the text and expand our overall knowledge offuture jobs.Task 2: DiscussionNow that we have read the passage and learned some new vocabulary, let's engage in a discussion about future jobs. Working in pairs or small groups, discuss the following questions:1. Which future job mentioned in the passage interests you the most? Why?2. Do you think automation will have a positive or negative impact onour future jobs? Why?3. What skills do you believe will be most valuable for future professionals?During the discussion, try to provide detailed answers and support your opinions with examples or personal experiences.Task 3: PresentationTo conclude this lesson, we will have a presentation session where each group or pair will share their discussion outcomes. Prepare a brief presentation highlighting the main points of your discussion, including the most interesting future job, the impact of automation, and theskills required for future professionals. Be confident, clear, and concise during your presentation.Remember, the aim of this task is to reflect on the passage, engage in meaningful discussion, and practice your presentation skills. Let's embrace the opportunities that future jobs hold for us and strive to make a difference in the world!End of the Document.Note: This document is solely created for educational purposes and should not be used for any commercial or advertisement purposes. All content within this document is accurate to the best of the author's knowledge.。

Confessions of a miseducated Man接受了错误教育的人的自白Norman Cousins1 These notes are in the nature of a confession. It is the confession of a miseducated man.1,这些文字类似于一篇自白书，是一个接受了错误教育的人的自白。

2 I have become most aware of my lack of a proper education whenever I have had the chance to put it to the test. The test is a simple one: Am I prepared to live in and comprehend a world in which there are3 billion people? Not the world as it was in 1850 or 1900, for which my education might have been adequate, but the world today. And the best place to apply that test is outside the country-especially Asia or Africa.2,每当我有机会检验我所受过的教育时．我就充分地意识到我缺乏正确的教育。

这种检验很简单：我真的准备好了在这个有着30亿人口的世界上生存并且理解这个世界吗？我指的不是1850年或1900年的那个世界，对那时的世界我接受的教育可能已经足够了，而是今天的世界。

而进行这种检验最好的地方就是在这个国家之外的地方——尤其是在亚洲或非洲。

3 Not that my education was a complete failure. It prepared me very well for a bird's-eye view of the world. It taught me how to recognize easily and instantly the things that make one place or one people different from another. Geography had instructed me in differences of terrain, resources, and productivity. Comparative culture had instructed me in the differences of background and group interests. Anthropology had instructed me in the differences of facial bone structure, skin color and general physical aspect. In short, my education protected me against surprise. I was not surprised at the fact that some people lived in mud huts and others in bamboo cottages; or that some used wood for fuel and others dung; or that some enjoyed music with a five-note scale and others with twelve; or that some people were vegetarian by religion and others by preference.3，我并不是说我接受的教育是一个彻底的失败。

第九课过度工作会话敏子：叔父，好久没联系了，不好意思。

叔父：是啊，很久了。

怎么样，工作已经习惯了吧。

敏子：工作啊，每天从早到晚老是在算钱，和我原想的完全不一样。

根本不让我做那些重要的工作。

实际上，我在想辞职算了。

叔父：是吗？好像三年前你刚工作的时候，还说至少工作10年内绝不辞职。

可现在三年还不到怎么就要辞职，发生了什么事？敏子：嗯，我也原想不混出个样子绝不辞职。

不过，如果要跳槽的话，还是最早越好。

叔父：是嘛。

其实我们公司最近也是，越来越多新职员刚进公司半年左右就辞职不干，真让人头痛。

敏子：半年？也太快了吧。

叔父：是啊。

最近的人啊，不让他干自己想干的工作就立刻想辞职。

敏子：不过，我倒不是对现在的公司不满。

只是想更多尝试一下自己的可能性。

叔父：这倒是。

我记得你好像大学时英语不错，对吧。

发挥这个优势的工作如何？你喜欢和人交流吗？敏子：喜欢，我和谁都能马上成为朋友。

并且我也喜欢照顾别人。

叔父：是吗？那么你干活算快的？敏子：那当然。

我一直觉得不能干活太慢，给同事添麻烦。

叔父：没错。

那么，这样的工作你觉得怎样。

正文「过度工作」日本是世界第一长寿国家。

平均寿命男性约76岁，女性约82岁。

以前公司平均退休年龄是55岁，现在60岁退休的公司越来越多。

但是即使退休年龄延长了，由于出生率低等原因参加工作的人还是在不断减少，65岁以上的老人则不断增加。

21世纪初人口中老人占25%，那些工作的人们肩上的担子越来越重了。

有工作的人一天大半时间在工作中度过。

除了一天8小时工作以外还有加班，有时候假期也要上班。

日本在经济腾飞时期，时常苦于人手不足，而1991年“泡沫经济”崩溃后，工作则变得越来越少。

工薪阶层一年的劳动时间虽然每个公司有所不同，但基本在2000个小时左右。

据劳动省的调查，1992年日本人的平均劳动时间为1972个小时，比起法国的1619个小时相比长很多。

尽管如此，出于对“过度工作”的反省，现在实行一周休两天的企业多了起来。