unit 8

Unit 8

新职业英语新职业英语

Contents

Listening & Speaking4

Warming-up1

Reading A2

Reading B3 Language Lab7 Language Lab7

Writing5

Mini-project6

Warm-1

Task 1 Task 1 Read the following job advertisement and match the subtitles A-E with their corresponding parts in the ad.

A. Qualifications & skills Qualifications & skills

requiredrequired

B. Job description. Job description

C. Contact information. Contact information

D. Company introduction. Company introduction

E. Position. Position

DD

EE

BB

AA

CC

Warm-recruitment ad

What does a recruitment advertisement mainly consist of?

A recruitment advertisement mainly consists of five parts.

Company IntroductionCompany Introduction

A company will usually start its ad with a brief introduction of itself in order to offer the job seekers a clear idea of the company. It usually includes the company’s history, major business scope and major achievements, etc.

Position and Job DescriptionPosition and Job Description

Job description is a summary of responsibilities a vacancy should carry. It is listed in details for the job seekers so that they can understand whether they are capable for the position.

Warm-recruitment ad

Qualification for ApplicationQualification for Application

Qualification for application means the requirements needed for the position, e.g. age, sex, education background, training, work experience, specialties, skills, and personalities.

Methods of ApplicationMethods of Application

Companies usually state clearly in their ads the methods of application. Special requests would be listed like sending resumes by mail or email, closing date, details on how to reply and to whom.

Warm-2

Task 2 Task 2 Work in pairs. What kind of job do you want to do in your future? Discuss with your partner and give your reasons.

Reading A

Reading A

Text

Task 1

Task 2

Business Know-how

Text A-1

Career Trends According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

the three hot career fields in the next the three hot career fields in the next decade are going are going

to be information technology (IT), medical and fitness. to be information technology (IT), medical and fitness.

The demand for workers in each of these fields is The demand for workers in each of these fields is

expected to double by 2010.expected to double by 2010.

Reading A

Text A-2

It is no surprise that one of the fastest growing It is no surprise that one of the fastest growing

areas of employment in recent years areas of employment in recent years relates to

computer technology. Technological advance computer technology. Technological advance

ensures that this trend will continue for some time. that this trend will continue for some time.

System analysts, designers and developers, System analysts, designers and developers,

computer programmers, web developers, consultants computer programmers, web developers, consultants

and information managers reflect the range of these and information managers reflect the range of these

career areas. Hardware engineers are also needed, career areas. Hardware engineers are also needed,

working in infrastructure construction and repair, working in infrastructure construction and repair,

cable, satellites, etc.cable, satellites, etc.

Reading A

Text A-3

Another Another guaranteed growth is in the medical field. growth is in the medical field.

The increasing number of healthcare jobs is directly The increasing number of healthcare jobs is directly

attributable to the ageing of the population and the the ageing of the population and the

expansion of treatments available for medical expansion of treatments available for medical

conditions. Medical assistants and nurses, home conditions. Medical assistants and nurses, home

health advisers, and health information technicians health advisers, and health information technicians

will be will be in increased demand. As a result, there will . As a result, there will

also be an expansion in the number of administrative also be an expansion in the number of administrative

and support roles needing to be filled.and support roles needing to be filled.

Reading A

Text A-4

The fitness field is also expected to The fitness field is also expected to expand in the in the

next decade as people are becoming more and more next decade as people are becoming more and more

health health conscious in the face of mortality. New services mortality. New services

are developing that are are developing that are opening out into recognized into recognized

career fields. Many of these are provided directly to career fields. Many of these are provided directly to

the consumers. Fitness management professionals will the consumers. Fitness management professionals will

continue to enjoy a high market demand, as well as continue to enjoy a high market demand, as well as

physical training coaches. All of these require degrees physical training coaches. All of these require degrees

in the health field.in the health field.

Reading A

Text A-5

The The identification of future career trends is of of future career trends is of

some help when you are seeking a career direction. some help when you are seeking a career direction.

However, no matter how good the prospects are in an However, no matter how good the prospects are in an

area of employment, your choice of career must area of employment, your choice of career must

depend depend primarily on an on an assessment of your own skills, of your own skills,

abilities, personal qualities and interests. It is also abilities, personal qualities and interests. It is also

important to remember that the top requisites for important to remember that the top requisites for

success in any field are communication skills, success in any field are communication skills, positive

mental attitude, and the ability to get along with mental attitude, and the ability to get along with

people. Without these qualities, people. Without these qualities,

all the education and training in the

world will not get you very far.

Reading A

A-Trans-1Reading A

职业趋势

据美国劳工统计局的统计，今后十年内据美国劳工统计局的统计，今后十年内

的三个热门职业领域将分别是信息技术、医疗的三个热门职业领域将分别是信息技术、医疗

和健身。到和健身。到 20102010 年，以上每个职业领域对人年，以上每个职业领域对人

才的需求都将会增加一倍。才的需求都将会增加一倍。

A-Trans-2

近年来人才需求增长速度最快的领域之一是近年来人才需求增长速度最快的领域之一是

计算机技术，这并不令人吃惊。技术的进步确保这计算机技术，这并不令人吃惊。技术的进步确保这

种趋势还会继续一段时期。系统分析师、设计师和种趋势还会继续一段时期。系统分析师、设计师和

开发师、电脑程序员、网络开发人员、信息技术顾开发师、电脑程序员、网络开发人员、信息技术顾

问和信息管理人员反映出计算机技术领域职业的范问和信息管理人员反映出计算机技术领域职业的范

围非常广泛。从事基础设施建设和维护、缆线、卫围非常广泛。从事基础设施建设和维护、缆线、卫

星等工作的硬件工程师也是需求的对象。星等工作的硬件工程师也是需求的对象。

Reading A

A-Trans-3

另一个确定会增长的领域是医疗。医疗保健另一个确定会增长的领域是医疗。医疗保健

类工作的增加直接归功于人口老龄化和疾病治疗手类工作的增加直接归功于人口老龄化和疾病治疗手

段的增多。对医疗助理和护士、家庭健康顾问以及段的增多。对医疗助理和护士、家庭健康顾问以及

健康信息技术人员的需求将会增加。其结果是，所健康信息技术人员的需求将会增加。其结果是，所

需要的管理和后勤人员的职位数量也会扩大。需要的管理和后勤人员的职位数量也会扩大。

Reading A

A-Trans-4

面对生老病死人们的健康意识越来越强烈，面对生老病死人们的健康意识越来越强烈，

健身领域预计也将会在下一个十年内得到快速发健身领域预计也将会在下一个十年内得到快速发

展。现有职业领域中的新型服务也方兴未艾，许展。现有职业领域中的新型服务也方兴未艾，许

多这些服务被直接提供给消费者。健身管理专家多这些服务被直接提供给消费者。健身管理专家

和体育教练的职业仍将保持很高的市场需求。所和体育教练的职业仍将保持很高的市场需求。所

有这些职业都要求具备健康领域的学位。有这些职业都要求具备健康领域的学位。

Reading A

A-Trans-5

在寻找职业方向时，明确未来的职业趋势会有在寻找职业方向时，明确未来的职业趋势会有

所助益。然而，不管该职业领域的前景有多好，你所助益。然而，不管该职业领域的前景有多好，你

的职业选择都必须首先建立在对自身技能、能力、的职业选择都必须首先建立在对自身技能、能力、

个人素质和兴趣的评估之上。同样有一点很重要，个人素质和兴趣的评估之上。同样有一点很重要，

那就是在任何领域中获得成功的必要条件都是沟通那就是在任何领域中获得成功的必要条件都是沟通

技能、积极的精神状态和与人相处的能力。没有这技能、积极的精神状态和与人相处的能力。没有这

些素质，世界上所有的教育和培训都不会帮你走得些素质，世界上所有的教育和培训都不会帮你走得

很远。很远。

Reading A

n.n. a period of ten years

Reading A

decade

e.g.e.g. That was the first meeting between the two companies in more than a decade.

e.g.e.g. This relates to something I mentioned earlier.

Reading A

relate to

to be connected with

e.g. e.g. 1. All the necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of the children.

Reading A

ensure

v.v. to make it certain that something will happen

2. His wife ensured that he took his pills every day.

e.g.e.g. Take this opportunity, and I guarantee you won’t regret it.

Reading A

guarantee

v. v. to promise that something will certainly happen or be done

e.g.e.g. His death was attributable to gunshot wounds.

Reading A

attributable to

likely to have been caused by something

e.g.e.g. Skilled workers are in great demand in this

city.

Reading A

in demand

greatly desired

e.g.e.g. The population of the town expanded rapidly in the 1990s.

Reading A

expand

v.v. to become larger in size, number or amount, or to make something become larger

e.g.e.g. 1. I was very conscious of the fact that I had to make a good impression.

2. Are you conscious how people will regard such behavior?

Reading A

conscious

a.a. noticing or realizing something; aware

before; in the presence of

Reading A

in the face of

e.g.e.g. What could he do in the face of all these difficulties?

e.g.e.g. 1. The path opens out into a courtyard behind the houses.

2. Business has been opening out recently.

Reading A

open out

to become wider; to develop

n.n. the act or process of recognizing something

Reading A

identification

e.g.e.g. Correct identification of consumers’ needs is important to the success of business.

ad.ad. mainly

Reading A

primarily

e.g.e.g. This research is concerned primarily with prevention of the disease.

n.n. a process of making a judgment about a person or situation

Reading A

assessment

e.g.e.g. 1. What’s the CEO’s assessment of the situation?

2. The investigation was reopened after careful assessment of the new evidence.

a.a. believing that good things will happen or that a situation will get better; good, useful

Reading A

positive

e.g.e.g. 1. You’ve got to be more positive about your

work.

2. At least something positive has come out of the

situation.

… all the education and training in the world will not help you much.

Reading A

… all the education and training in the world will not get you very far.

e.g.e.g. With housing prices at this high level, $50,000 won’t get you very far.

A-Task 1Reading A

Career Career FieldField Why Hot?Why Hot? Who in Demand?Who in Demand?

ITIT

MedicalMedical

FitnessFitness

Task 1Task 1 Fill in the table below with appropriate information from the passage.

technological technological advanceadvance

system analysts, designers and system analysts, designers and developers, computer programmers, developers, computer programmers, web developers, consultants and web developers, consultants and information managers, hardware information managers, hardware engineersengineers

1) the ageing of the 1) the ageing of the population population

2) the expansion of 2) the expansion of treatments available treatments available for medical conditionsfor medical conditions

people becoming more and people becoming more and more health consciousmore health conscious

medical assistants and nurses, home medical assistants and nurses, home health advisers, health information health advisers, health information technicians, administrative and technicians, administrative and support clerks in this fieldsupport clerks in this field

fitness management professionals, fitness management professionals, physical training coachesphysical training coaches

A-Task 2Reading A

Task 2Task 2 Decide which of the following should be taken into consideration in choosing a career or job according to the passage.

The choice of career/job depends primarily on:

☐ ☐ the location of the jobthe location of the job☐ ☐ salary prospectssalary prospects☐ ☐ personal education and training backgroundpersonal education and training background☐ ☐ employment prospects in the areaemployment prospects in the area☐ ☐ personal skills and abilitiespersonal skills and abilities☐ ☐ personal qualities and interestspersonal qualities and interests

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Business Know-how

What are Employers Looking for?

Desired SkillsDesired Skills

● Interpersonal Skills

● Teamwork Skills

● Analytical Skills

● Oral and Written Skills

● Computer Skills

● Leadership Skills

● Work Experience

Personal QualitiesPersonal Qualities

● Honesty

● Motivation

● Self-confidence

● Flexibility

● Enthusiasm

Reading BReading B

Text

Task 1

Task 2

Text B-1

McDonald’s Corporate Careers

Reading B

Job OpportunityJob OpportunityTitle: Title: Administrative Assistant—Part-timeAdministrative Assistant—Part-timeDepartment:Department: Marketing MarketingLocation:Location: Beijing Beijing

About McDonald’s:About McDonald’s: McDonald’s is the largest and best-known global food-McDonald’s is the largest and best-known global food-service retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 46 service retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 46 million customers each day in 118 countries. We plan to million customers each day in 118 countries. We plan to expand our leadership position through tasty food, superior expand our leadership position through tasty food, superior service, everyday value & convenience. Join our team and find service, everyday value & convenience. Join our team and find out firsthand why out firsthand why Fortune Fortune magazine calls us one of America’s magazine calls us one of America’s most admired companies.most admired companies.

Text B-2

Reading B

About the Position:About the Position: This is a part-time job-sharing position (20 hours per This is a part-time job-sharing position (20 hours per week with benefits). Work time is Wednesday afternoon, week with benefits). Work time is Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday.Thursday and Friday. This position supports three directors and one manager.This position supports three directors and one manager.

Main Responsibilities:Main Responsibilities: — — Opens, sorts and distributes incoming mails, reports Opens, sorts and distributes incoming mails, reports and correspondence and correspondence — — Produces correspondence and reports using Produces correspondence and reports using appropriate software and tools appropriate software and tools — — Arranges travel reservations and accommodationsArranges travel reservations and accommodations — — May process telephone calls and answer enquiriesMay process telephone calls and answer enquiries

Text B-3Reading B

Key Requirements:Key Requirements: — — High School Diploma required, B.A. preferredHigh School Diploma required, B.A. preferred — — Minimum of 3 years of administrative experienceMinimum of 3 years of administrative experience — — Strong project management skillsStrong project management skills — — Excellent written, verbal and communication skills in Excellent written, verbal and communication skills in English English — — Strong organizational skillsStrong organizational skills — — Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint — — Teamwork skillsTeamwork skills

B-Trans-1Reading B

麦当劳企业职场工作机会职位：行政助理（兼职）部门：市场部工作地点：北京

关于麦当劳：麦当劳是全球最大最知名的食品服务零售商，拥有30,000 多家分店，每天在 118 个国家及地区为 4， 600 万顾客提供服务。我们计划通过提供美味的食物、上乘的服务、每天的超值享受和方便快捷来巩固我们的领导地位。请加入到我们当中来，亲身了解为什么《财富》杂志称我们为美国最受人称赞的公司之一。

B-Trans-2Reading B

关于本岗位：本岗位为兼职，任务与他人共同承担（每周工作 20 小时，有加班补贴）。工作时间为周三下午、周四和周五全天。本岗位为三位董事和一位经理服务。

主要职责：—— 查收、筛选和分发来信、报告和其他函件—— 使用相应的软件和工具制作信函和报告—— 预定行程和安排食宿—— 可能会处理来电及回答咨询

B-Trans-3Reading B

主要资历要求：—— 须有高中毕业证，文学学士证书优先—— 三年以上行政工作经验—— 项目管理能力强—— 英语书面和口头交际能力优异—— 组织能力强—— 熟练使用微软的 Word、 Excel及PowerPoint

办公软件—— 具备团队协作精神

B-Task 1Reading B

Task 1Task 1 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the job ad.

( ) 1. The job opening is offered by the Administrative

Department of McDonald’s in Beijing.

( ) 2. McDonald’s serves 46 million customers each day in

118 countries.

( ) 3. The Administrative Assistant works full-time and

provides support for three directors and one manager.

( ) 4. The Administrative Assistant may write reports to the

directors.

( ) 5. Candidates with a B.A. in English are preferred.

F

T

F

F

F

B-Task 2-1Reading B

Task 2Task 2 Work in pairs. List your qualifications to meet the requirements for the position in the ad. Then share it with your partner.

Sample

B-Task 2-2Reading B

ListeningListening & Speaking

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

L-Task 1Listening & Speaking

Task 1Task 1 Li Qiang is seeking a job and now he is having an interview with Ms. Chen. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

ScriptScriptScriptScript

1. A. Peking University. B. Tsinghua University. C. Qingdao University. D. Qinghai University.

2. A. A technician. B. A mechanic. C. An engineer. D. A director.

3. A. He wants a raise in salary. B. He doesn’t like his present employer. C. He has to move to another city. D. He wants a growth opportunity.

L-1-ScriptListening & Speaking

Task 1Task 1 ScriptScript



1. The man is moving to another place.

True False

2. The woman refuses to provide a reference for Simon.

True False

3. The man enjoys working in his current company.

True False

4. The woman has mixed feelings about Simon’s leaving.

True False

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moving his career in another directionmoving his career in another direction

She’s glad to do so.She’s glad to do so.

Task 2 Task 2 Simon is job hunting and is asking Ms. Wright for a reference (推荐信 ). Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Then write key words to support your answers.


Task 3Task 3 Amy and Adam are talking about a job position in the newspaper. Listen to the conversation and choose the descriptions for the job mentioned.


1.1. selling booksselling books

2.2. working in the eveningworking in the evening

3.3. selling furnitureselling furniture

4.4. have to carry some heavy bookshave to carry some heavy books

5.5. have to be physically stronghave to be physically strong

6.6. working on weekendsworking on weekends

7.7. need to have a driver’s licenseneed to have a driver’s license

8.8. working on weekdaysworking on weekdays


Task 4Task 4 ABC English School is interviewing Sally Huang. Listen to the conversation and fill in the following information.


Interviewee Information

NameName Sally Huang

University University (M.A)(M.A)

M.A. MajorM.A. Major

Current Current EmployerEmployer

Current JobCurrent Job

UBC

Education Management

Express English

Secretary

L-Task 5-1Listening & Speaking

An interview gives you the opportunity to show

your qualifications to a prospective employer, so it pays

to ______________. The following provides some helpful

ideas.

Make sure your interview clothes are

__________________ for the type of firm you are

interviewing with. Bring several copies of your résumé.

Know the exact place and time of the interview and

arrive five to ten minutes earlier.

Task 5Task 5 Listen to the passage twice and fill in the blanks with what you hear.

be well prepared

neat, tidy and suitable

L-Task 5-2Listening & Speaking

During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm as possible. ________________ with the interviewers. Listen very carefully to each question you are asked and give thoughtful, to-the-point and honest answers. Make sure you understand the employer’s next step in the hiring process; know __________________ you should expect to hear next. When the interviewer concludes the interview, thank him or her for the time and confirm how you are to follow-up. Always send a ______________ to the interviewer immediately. It is good to keep the letter short but to also restate your interest in the position and your confidence in your qualifications.

Keep eye contact

when and from whom

thank-you letter

Writing

Writing

Task 1

Task 2

W-Task 1-1Writing

Task 1Task 1 Work in groups and discuss the following questions.

1.1. Why is a résumé important for a job seeker?Why is a résumé important for a job seeker?

A résumé is a summary of one’s qualifications, which A résumé is a summary of one’s qualifications, which

describes him/her and shows what he/she can do. It describes him/her and shows what he/she can do. It

should make a good first impression to a potential should make a good first impression to a potential

employer. The employer will decide whether he/she is employer. The employer will decide whether he/she is

qualified or not for their position according to the qualified or not for their position according to the

résumé. Also, the employer will use the résumé to résumé. Also, the employer will use the résumé to

determine whether to bring him/her into the office for an determine whether to bring him/her into the office for an

interview. Therefore, a good résumé is important in job-interview. Therefore, a good résumé is important in job-

seeking.seeking.

W-Task 1-2Writing

2. How can you make your résumé attractive?2. How can you make your résumé attractive?

3. What information is usually included in a résumé?3. What information is usually included in a résumé?

Appearance is important, but content is even more Appearance is important, but content is even more crucial. The information in one’s résumé needs to be crucial. The information in one’s résumé needs to be well organized, easy to read and results-oriented. It well organized, easy to read and results-oriented. It should address the employer’s needs and show the should address the employer’s needs and show the employer how he/she will benefit. It should focus on employer how he/she will benefit. It should focus on his/her achievements and career goals…his/her achievements and career goals…

A résumé usually includes one’s personal information, A résumé usually includes one’s personal information, objective, education details, work experience, skills, objective, education details, work experience, skills, interest, personality, and so on.interest, personality, and so on.

W-Task 2-1Writing

Task 2Task 2 Read the résumé and put the following headings into the proper position.

PERSONALITY INTEREST PERSONAL INFORMATIONWORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION OBJECTIVE SKILLS

RÉSUMÉ

Name: Lin XinyiGender: femaleDate of birth: 25 March 1986Marital status: singleAddress: 99 Aiguo Road, ShenzhenTel: 130056999Email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

PERSONAL INFORMATIONPERSONAL INFORMATION

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE

W-Task 2-2Writing

2004-2007 Jiangsu PolytechnicMajoring in Business EnglishMain courses taken: Business English, Practice of International Trade, Human Resources Management, Business Interpretation, E-commerce

07/2007-present Secretary to General Manager, Shenzhen Star Electronics Co., Ltd.Main duties: receiving visitors, arranging meetings and appointments

Fluent English, conversational Japanese Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointDriving license

Outgoing, creative, cooperative, hardworking

Tennis, music, traveling

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLSSKILLS

PERSONALITYPERSONALITY

INTERESTINTEREST

Mini

Work in groups. Each group performs a job interview. Then the interviewers report which applicant is best qualified for the job with the help of the Observation Sheet.

Mini-project

● Work in groups;

● Refer to the sample on Page 123;

● Interviewers need to keep a record of

interviewees’ performance and then decide

who to hire with sound reasons;● Interviewees need to prepare résumés before

participating in interviews；● In-class presentation.

Language LabLanguage Lab

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

LL-Task 1Language Lab

Task 1Task 1 Match the words or phrases on the left with their meanings on the right.

( ) 1. trend( ) 1. trend

( ) 2. positive ( ) 2. positive

( ) 3. decade ( ) 3. decade

( ) 4. guarantee ( ) 4. guarantee

( ) 5. expand ( ) 5. expand

( ) 6. identification ( ) 6. identification

( ) 7. career ( ) 7. career

( ) 8. statistics ( ) 8. statistics

( ) 9. assessment ( ) 9. assessment

( ) 10. relate to( ) 10. relate to

A. promise that something will certainly happenB. the act of recognizing somethingC. deciding the value or the amount ofD. collection of information shown in numbersE. a period of ten yearsF. have a connection withG. a gradual change or development that produces a particular resultH. make or become largerI. believing that good things will happenJ. a job or profession

GG

II

EE

AA

HH

BB

JJ

DD

CC

FF

LL-Task 2-1Language Lab

Task 2Task 2 Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from Task 1. Change the form if necessary.

1.1. She decides to make teaching her _______ because she She decides to make teaching her _______ because she

loves it. loves it.

2. The company has __________ its operations in Wuhan by 2. The company has __________ its operations in Wuhan by

building a new factory there.building a new factory there.

3. The cost __________ the amount of time spent on the job.3. The cost __________ the amount of time spent on the job.

4. You have every reason to be __________ about the future.4. You have every reason to be __________ about the future.

5. Prices have risen steadily during the past ________.5. Prices have risen steadily during the past ________.

careercareer

expandedexpanded

relatesrelates toto

positivepositive

decadedecade


6. The of criminals was made possible by the 6. The of criminals was made possible by the

analysis of fingerprints.analysis of fingerprints.

7. The researchers are engaged in environmental quality 7. The researchers are engaged in environmental quality

..

8. We can’t __________ that you are going to get the cheapest 8. We can’t __________ that you are going to get the cheapest

tickets.tickets.

9. The ______ of oil prices is still upwards this month.9. The ______ of oil prices is still upwards this month.

10. _______ suggest(s) that the number of freshmen in this 10. _______ suggest(s) that the number of freshmen in this

college has been increasing. college has been increasing.

identificationidentification

assessmentassessment

guaranteeguarantee

trendtrend

StatisticsStatistics


Task 3Task 3 Complete the sentence with the following words or phrases plus some words of your own.

as a result attributable available as a result attributable available no matter how ensureno matter how ensure

1. Sorry, the manager is not today because 1. Sorry, the manager is not today because

2. We can that you will2. We can that you will

3. The fall in the price is to 3. The fall in the price is to

availableavailable

he is on a business trip he is on a business trip ..

ensureensure receive the paymentreceive the payment

this afternoon this afternoon ..

attributableattributable a sharp reductiona sharp reduction

in demand in demand ..


4. He broke his leg. he will have to4. He broke his leg. he will have to

5. hard I try,5. hard I try,

As a resultAs a result , ,

I can never catch up with herI can never catch up with her..No matter howNo matter how

be away from school for two or three months be away from school for two or three months . .


Task 4Task 4 Rewrite the following sentences after the models.

Model 1: Model 1: One of the fastest growing areas of employment relates to computer technology. This is no surprise. It is no surprise thatthat one of the fastest growing areas of employment relates to computer technology.

1. All the risks should be calculated in advance. This is necessary.1. All the risks should be calculated in advance. This is necessary.

It is necessary that all the risks should be calculated in advance.It is necessary that all the risks should be calculated in advance.

2. I share my favorite books with friends. This is a great pleasure.2. I share my favorite books with friends. This is a great pleasure.

It is a great pleasure that I share my favorite books with friends.It is a great pleasure that I share my favorite books with friends.

3. I haven’t been to the Great Wall. This is a pity.3. I haven’t been to the Great Wall. This is a pity.

It is a pity that I haven’t been to the Great Wall.It is a pity that I haven’t been to the Great Wall.


Model 2:Model 2: However good the prospects are in that area of employment, your However good the prospects are in that area of employment, your

choice of career must depend on an assessment of your own skills.choice of career must depend on an assessment of your own skills.

No matter howNo matter how good the prospects are in that area of employment, good the prospects are in that area of employment, your choice of career must depend on an assessment of your own skills.your choice of career must depend on an assessment of your own skills.

1. However cold it is, she always goes swimming.1. However cold it is, she always goes swimming.

No matter how cold it is, she always goes swimming.No matter how cold it is, she always goes swimming.

2. Whoever commits the crime, the judge shall sentence him to ten 2. Whoever commits the crime, the judge shall sentence him to ten

years in prison.years in prison.

No matter who commits the crime, the judge shall sentence him No matter who commits the crime, the judge shall sentence him

to ten years in prison. to ten years in prison.

3. Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees.3. Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees.

No matter what I suggest, he always disagrees.No matter what I suggest, he always disagrees.


Task 5Task 5 Translate the following into English using the given words or phrases.

1. 1. 我不能担保你得到一个满意的结果。我不能担保你得到一个满意的结果。 (ensure)(ensure)

I can’t ensure that you get a satisfactory result.I can’t ensure that you get a satisfactory result.

2. 2. 目前对石油的需求很大。目前对石油的需求很大。 (demand)(demand)

Oil is in great demand these days.Oil is in great demand these days.

3. 3. 面对危险她表现得很勇敢。面对危险她表现得很勇敢。 (in the face of)(in the face of)

She behaved bravely in the face of danger.She behaved bravely in the face of danger.

4. 4. 公司的业务范围正在迅速扩大。公司的业务范围正在迅速扩大。 (expand)(expand)

The scope of the company’s business is rapidly expanding.The scope of the company’s business is rapidly expanding.


5. 5. 我没意识到自己犯了错误。我没意识到自己犯了错误。 (conscious)(conscious)

I was not conscious of having made a mistake.I was not conscious of having made a mistake.

6. 6. 他们希望花费最少的时间和金钱来得到最佳的结果。他们希望花费最少的时间和金钱来得到最佳的结果。 (minimum)(minimum)

They want to spend a minimum of both time and money to They want to spend a minimum of both time and money to

get the best result.get the best result.

7. 7. 我那么做是出于职责，而不是别人要我做。我那么做是出于职责，而不是别人要我做。 (responsibility)(responsibility)

I did it on my own responsibility, without being told.I did it on my own responsibility, without being told.

8. 8. 营销中团队协作比个人努力更加重要。营销中团队协作比个人努力更加重要。 (teamwork)(teamwork)

In marketing teamwork is more important than individual In marketing teamwork is more important than individual

effort.effort.

Thank you!

新职业英语新职业英语

Thank You!

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