1.1 Working life1 What does this quotation mean to you?`Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.'john Lennon, English singer& song writer (1940-19830)2 Discuss these questions.1 How many jobs do you expect to have in your life ? 1-3 4-7 8or more2 Would you prefer to be self-employed or an employee? Why ?3 in fifteen years’ time, do you expect to work more or less than now ?4 at what age do you expect to stop working ? 55 65 753Underline tire best word to complete each sentence.1 At the moment, people generally retire/resign at 652 I joined/applied for the company when I was 25 and have worked thereever since3 What's the best way to pay/reward our employees for good performance?4 About 700 staff were laid off/dismissed when the company lost the contract tosupply Toyota5 We have educated/trained our staff in the use of laser equipment.6 I'm going to leave/change the company at the end of the year.7 E and C Consultants recruits/employs from the top business schools.8 Companies need to offer parents of young children more flexible/overtime hours-9 they used only to offer permanent posts, but now most new contracts aretemporary/part-time ones.10 I have one day off/ holiday a week to attend a course at college.4 Make sentences with the words you didnt use in Exercise 3.5 Make nouns from thefollowing verbs.Attitude to work6 Do you think that people starting work now have a different attitude to work than their parents did? if so, in what ways?7 Look at the newspaper article and read the title. What does the title suggest to you?Read the article arid check if you were r fight.Young workers Want it all, nowOh, and they’ll need to take next Friday off ,tooTETROIT一Kurt Jennings, hoping to start a career in radio sales, thought he was prepared to answer any question during his recent interview. Then theradio executive opened the interview with, `So, we call you guys the Entitlement Generation". You imagine you're entitled to everything.' There is an impression that the current generation of young workers has high expectations for salary, responsibility and job flexibility, but little appetite for hard work and little sense of loyalty to a company`A lot of twenty-somethings have a hard time making the transition to work typically Kids who've had success early in life and who've become used to getting instant gratification,' says Dr. Levi Cohen, a peadiatrics professor.He says that coddling parents and colleges often fail to prepare students for the realities of adulthood and working life.Many employers, from corporate executives to restaurateurs, agree.`It seems they expect to hove in then first week everything that the veteran has worked 20 or 30 years to earn,' says Mike Amor, the owner of a Salt LakeCity chain of restaurants.Kurt had this reply 'for his interviewee at the radio station: `Maybe we were spoiled by your Generation. But "entitled" is too strong a word,' he said. `Do we think we're deserving if we're doing to go out there and break our backs for you'?Yes..'He ended up getting the-job.But some experts say that' having highexpectations, and tellin}} your boss what they are, isn't necessarily a bad thing.`It's true they're not all rushing to bury themselves in a cubicle a}记follow orders for the next 40 years, but why on earth should they?' asks .leaf Bartlctt, a University of Carolina psychologist8 Do you think the younger generation is spoiled and expects too much? .or do you think the older generation sacrificed their lives (and fun in their lives) for work?9 What do the following phrases from the text mean?1 little appetite for hard work2 twenty-somethings3 instant gratification4 coddling parents and colleges5 we were spoiled by your generation6 break our backs for you7 bury themselves in a cubicleGerund and infinitive1 Which of the verbs or phrases in the box take the gerund (-ing) and which ones take to infinitive (to do)?Be good at plan/intend /aim be worth fail be reluctanthave trouble/difficulty hope/expect manage succeed indecide think about/consider enjoy avoid involve havebe used to/accustomed to be willing/prepared2 Which of the following pairs of phrases is the odd one out grammatically? Why?1 be good at一be bad at2 be willing一be reluctant3 succeed in一fail4 enjoy一dislike3 Complete these sentences.0 when I retire, I plan to do some voluntary work for charity1 When I retire, I plan…2 I think I'm quite good at…3 Before attending a job interview, it's worth…4 My job involves…5 When speaking English, I often have difficulty…6 At work I feel satisfied if I manage…7 For my summer holiday this year, I am considering…8 If I was offered more money, I would be willing…9 The hardest thing abo ut starting a new job is getting used to…10 I get annoyed with colleagues if they fail…4 Choose five of the phrasesworking life.in exercise 1 and make sentences about your own working lifeThe future of human resources5 You will hear five human resources (HR) manages0s talking shout the key issues in human resources facing companies today.·The first time you listen, indicate which employee group in the workforce they are talking about.·The second time you listen indicate what actions they propose to take to deal with each issue.TASK ONE一EMPLOYEE GROUPA older employees (50-GO)B new recruitsC traineesD senior managementE young highly qualified employeesF womenG retired employeesH disabled workersA efforts to retain good employeesB the introduction of more flexible workingarrangementsC linlting salaries more closely to resultsD more focus on job training for employeesE encouraging people back from retirementF more support for working parentsG developing a more positive attitudetowards older workersH reducing staff costs6 You've heard the priorities of HR managers. What are your priorities for your working life? Consider the following:.flexible hours·working environment.pay。
《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》(第三版)教案《新编剑桥商务英语（初级）》（第三版）教案教材：《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》（第三版）Rolf Cook and Mara Pedretti with Helen Stephenson编著, 经济科学出版社，2008年10月《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计第一次课设计梗概（2课时）（1）告知学生本课程的总体安排、教材的处理，上课的方式、明确学习目标。
两个目标：通过听、说、读、写及分组讨论，案例表演和课堂演示,培养学生在商务情景下的工作习惯和交流意识；尽量通过BEC初级考试。
两个要求：为了提高学生的积极性并使他们了解在平时的学习中应提高哪些能力，告诉学生现在用人单位对员工的要求，第一要有一定的专业素质，二是情商要高,即懂得如何交流,如何为人处事。
教学方式：在教学中,主要采取活动教学,通过各种各样的活动,提高学生的自信心和交流能力。
将学生分为六组，每组四人，一个组即为一个公司，每个组员都有一个职位，第一周确定每个组员的职位。
第三、四周确定公司的名称、职能和业务范畴，并在全班演示。
（2）考核方式平时表现：两个方面，一是整组的表现,即各个公司在各种课堂活动上的表现；二是个人的主动表现和提问表现.只要平时刻苦努力,积极主动。
期末卷面：一整套BEC初级的模拟题。
口试：口试的形式仿照BEC初级口试形式并加上案例表演。
（3）进入正题本次课的项目主要是介绍公司的职务分类,职能范畴，撰写个人简介及设计名片。
●Reading: Read and get to know the format of BEC preliminary exam.●Reading and Discussion: Read the materials about Training andWorkshops in order to know the job title and responsibilities.●Listen: Listen and grasp the job title.●Grammar: Ss should grasp the present simple and adverbs and expressionsof frequency by self-study, group work and game.●Speaking: Discuss Work-life balance in groups and report it out.●Vocabulary: Remember all the new words in this module and finish theexercises in the book.●Homework: 1. Review all the important points in these two modules.2. Design your business cards.详案Module 11.1 & 1.3 World of Work & BEC Preliminary ExamI.Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a.Know the general information about Cambridge BEC Preliminary, the usefulstudy strategies for this course and the content of Pass Cambridge BECPreliminary.b.Talk about jobs, design the business cards and grasp the present simple andadverbs and expressions of frequency.II.Session Outline1.Greetings2.Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the definition of BEC and the format of the exam.2) Reading 1:a. T leads Ss read the instructions of BEC preliminary exam (P14-15) and finish the exercises after it.b. Check the Ss’ answers and let them repeat the format of the BEC preliminary with book closed.3) Reading 2 and Discussion:a. Let Ss discuss in groups about J&C Training.b. Finish the three exercises after it (P6).c. Check the answers and review the important points.4) Listening:a. Go over the listening material and listen to it.b. Discuss the answers in groups.5) Grammar:a. Ss read the instructions of the present simple and adverbs and expressions of frequency.b. Finish the exercises.c. Report to the whole class.d. Play a game with the grammar points.6) Speaking: use the topic in the book, divide students into several groups to discuss them and report to the whole class.(maybe next class)7) Vocabularies: cross culture; intensive; profile; consultancy; consultant; accredit; motivation; entertaining; be responsible for; CFO; PA; rep; bonus;4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.3) Discussion: “work-life balance”4) Design a business card.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 11.2 Personal and professional detailsI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a.Know some business words.b.Know how to greet people.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Vocabulary:a. T leads Ss finish the exercise about meeting people.b. Check the Ss’ answers and let them practice how to meet people.3) Writinga. Divide Ss into small group and ask information of each other.b. Let Ss report their partners’ information.c. Write personal profiles.4) Vocabularya. Finish the exercise.b. Discuss the answers in groups.5) Readinga. Ss read the profiles of the four persons in groups.b. Decide who is the employee of the Year Award.c. Report to the whole class by debating.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.3) Finish a personal profile.4) Prepare a debate.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 22.1 & 2.3 Work in progress & Writing test formatI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. Talk about temporary jobs.b. use the present continuous.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the important points in the last module.2) Listening:a. T leads Ss read the questions first.b. Listen to finish the exercise.c. Check the answers.3) Grammar;a. Let Ss study the grammar rules.b. Finish the exercises.c. Check the answers and review the important points.4) Reading:a. Read and finish the exercises.b. Check the answers.5) Speaking:a. Divide the Ss into groups to talk about temporary jobs.b. Let Ss report their opinions out.6) Vocabulary: Finish the exercise and grape the vocabularies.7) Vocabularies: update sb. on; ahead of schedule; behind schedule; temp; help out; administration; take off; plant; venue;4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.3) Discussion: temporary job《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 22.2 Making arrangementsI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. arrange and confirm a meeting.b. write an e-mail.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Listening:a. Read the questions first and listen to it.b. Check the Ss’ answers.3) Writinga. Discuss with partners the arrangements of meetings.b. Write an e-mail about confirming a meeting.4) Grammara. Finish the exercise.b. Discuss the answers in groups.5) Writinga. Ss read the invitation first and then write a reply.b. Discuss in small groups about their written work.c. Report to the whole class.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.3) Finish a e-mail.4) Prepare a debate.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 33.1 Company biographyI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. present your company.b. write company profileII. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Reading:a. Read the passage and finish the exercise.b. Check the Ss’ answers.3) Grammara. Discuss the usage of the past simple in groups.b. Finish the exercises on the past simple.c. Make more sentences4) Readinga. Discuss the three companies’ main products in groupsb. Fill in the blanketsc. Check and discuss the answers.d. Finish the questions and listen to check the answers.5) Speakinga. Discuss and finish the exercise 6.b. Discuss the important points in the company profile.c. Finish company files.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.3) Better the company profiles.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 33.2 Company performance & 3.3 Listening testI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. write press releases.b. understand the company structure.c. read the graphs.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Vocabularya. Remember the words of describing the activities of your companies.b. Read the press releases.3) Writinga. Read and discuss the company press release.b. Write your own company’s press release.c. Exchange the press releases and check them.4) Listeninga. Listen to finish the exercises.b. Discuss in groups.c. Check and discuss the answers.5) Vocabularya. Remember the key words of describing the graphs.b. Discuss and finish the exercises.c. Check the answers in group competition.6) Readinga. Read the passage and finish the exercises.b. Check the answers.7) Listening Testa. Know the format of the listening test.b. Finish the listening test4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 44.1 International business & 4.2 Business communicationsI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. deal with complaints.b. use modal verbs.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Readinga. Remember the vocabularies and fill into the blankets.b. Read the passage and finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.3) Grammara. Discuss the grammar points in groupsb. Finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.4) Readinga. Read the passage and finish the two exercises after it.b. Check and discuss the answers.5) Writinga. Read the letter of complaint.b. Write the reply to the complaint.c. Exchange the letters and discuss them.6) Grammara. Discuss the grammar points in groups.b. Finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.7) Workbooka. Finish the exercises in the workbook of module 4.b. Check the answers.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 55.1 Career choices & 5.2 Achievements and plansI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a.talk about career choices and plansb. use the present perfect and going to.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Readinga. Remember the vocabularies and translate the sentences.b. Read the passage and finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.3) Grammara. Discuss the grammar points in groupsb. Finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.4) Readinga. Read the passage and finish the two exercises after it.b. Check and discuss the answers.5) Writinga. Finish Elena’s email to the printers and exchange letters to check.b. Write the e-mail of progress report.c. Exchange the letters and discuss them.6) Grammara. Discuss the grammar points in groups.b. Finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.7) Workbooka. Finish the exercises in the workbook of module 5.b. Check the answers.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 55.3 Reading Test: Parts One to ThreeI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. use the reading skillsb. read the chartII. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Reading part one.a. Read and finish the exercises.b. Check the answers.3) Reading part twoa. Read and finish the exercises.b. Check the answers.4) Readinga. Read the chart and finish the two exercises after it.b. Check and discuss the answers.5) Reading part threea. Read the chart and the description of it.b. Match the chart with the exercise.c. Discuss in groups and check your answer.6) Workbooka. Finish the exercises in the workbook of module 5b. Check the answers.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the reading test format and the reading skills.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 66.1 Business travel& 6.2 Travel arrangementsI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. talk about hotel amenities and travel arrangements.b. use the reported speech.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Readinga. Remember the vocabularies and translate the sentences.b. Read the passage and finish the exercises.c. Check the answers.3) Grammara. Discuss the grammar points in groupsb. Finish the exercises in the textbook and PPT.c. Check the answers.4) Speakinga. Get familiar with the hotel amenities. .b. Discuss in groups which are the most important ones.c. Report the answers.5) Readinga. Read the passage about a hotel’s introduction.b. Find out the amenities in this hotel.6) Vocabulariesa. Find out the difficult words in the passage.b. Translate the sentences in the ppt.c. Check the answers and remember the new words.7) Workbooka. Finish the exercises in the workbook of module 6.b. Check the answers.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the main vocabularies and phrases and grammar points.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.《新编剑桥商务英语(初级)》课程单元教学设计一、教案头二、教学设计详案Module 66.2 Travel arrangements & 6.3 Writing Test: Part OneI. Aims and Objectives:At the end of this session, the students should be able to:a. use the writing skillsb. write letters about travel arrangements.II. Session Outline1. Greetings2. Duties:1) Warmer (books closed): T asks Ss the questions about the last class.2) Writinga. Read and find out the five mistakes.b. Check the answers.c. Remember the functional sentences and translate a letter.d. Write a reply to this letter.3) Writinga. Read and write a letter about changes to flight details.b. Check the answers.4) Writing part onea. Read the email and the message to decide which is more formal and find the requests in themb. Check and discuss the answers.5) Writing: email, memo and message.a. Read the email, memo and message to decide which one is formal, neutral and informal.b. Discuss in groups and check your answer.6) Workbooka. Finish the exercises in the workbook of module 6.b. Check the answers.4. Self-study: let students finish the exercises in the book and check the answers.5. Homework1) Grasp the reading test format and the reading skills.2) Finish the exercises in the workbook.。
