Unit 9 Power of Action Hi, Jeremy. How time flies! It’s our last term in school. Dialogue Future Plans Yeah. I still remember the first day I came here

Unit 9 Power of Action

Hi, Jeremy. How time flies! It’s our last term in school.

Dialogue Future Plans

Yeah. I still remember the first day I came here. Oh, what do you plan to do after graduation?

I want to be a teacher. You know, my major is English. What’s more, I hate atmosphere of fierce competition.

Um… Teaching is a good job. As a teacher, you can have a stable income and a high position in society too. But I do think teaching is a little boring.

Revision


Perhaps. I know that you are a man full of energy and unlimited creativity. What do you want to do after graduation?

Well, I major in law and I’m eloquent. On the other hand, our society is lack of good lawyers, so I think I can be a lawyer.

Yeah… you’re right. Nowadays our society needs good lawyers.

Then, we all have our dreams. But above all, we should work harder and do something about it.

Revision


what do you plan to do after graduation?

I want to be a teacher.

As a teacher, you can have a stable income and a high position in society too.

1.你毕业后打算做什么呢？

•2.我想成为一名教师。

3.作为一名老师，你可以有一份稳定的收入和较高的社会地位。

Revision


You are a man full of energy and unlimited creativity.

We all have our dreams.

We should work harder and do something about it.

4.你是一个精力充沛，创意无限的人。

•5.我们都有梦想。

•6.我们应该更加努力学习，为梦想做一些事情。

Revision


Complete the following dialogue according to the hints given below.

Daisy: Hi, Amy, what’s the matter? You .

Amy: I am worried about .

Daisy: Why?

Amy: You see, I have been wandering in the job market for

several weeks. But I yet.

Daisy: Why not tell me your problem? Maybe .

Amy: You see. I am always too nervous to perform well in the

interview.

the job-hunting_____________

seem very upset_____________

I can help you____________still haven’t got even one offer ________________________

Revision


Daisy: What makes you feel nervous? Everybody goes

, you see?

Amy: Yes, I know. But I .

Daisy: If this is the problem, maybe you can just do more

preparations. When you dig into the position, you will make

a difference.

Amy: Thank you. I will .

job-hunting__________

am just lack of confidence_____________________

do something about it__________________

Revision


Lead-in

In what kind of situation In what kind of situation

do you have to write a job application letter?do you have to write a job application letter?

Job-hunting


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Understand the eight sentences

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Read the eight sentences

Finish Exercise Ⅳ on page 117

Write a letter of job application

Today’s tasks


• Do you know how to write a letter of job application?

Format

Basic elements

Useful expressions


Format

• Date

• Salutation

• Body• • • Complimentary close• Signature


Format

• March 26, 2015

• 26 March 2015

• Dear Mary,

• Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms Wang:

• Body

•

•

• Yours sincerely,

• Sincerely yours,

• Signature


The Basic Elements

1.Explain which job you are applying for and how/where you heard about it

说明所申请的职位以及如何 / 从何处得知消息

2. Briefly describe your most relevant qualifications and/or experience

简述与该职位最相关的学历和 / 或经历


The Basic Elements

3.Explain why you want the job and why you think you would be good at it

说明申请该工作以及擅长这方面工作的理由

4. Say how you can be contacted and/or when you are available for interview

说明联系方式和 / 或可以面谈的时间


Dear Smith,

I am writing to apply for the post of sales manager which was advertised in 21st Century Newspaper.

I am a major in marketing. I will graduate from Harvard University this June. My internship with ABC COMPANY as a sales clerk provided me the opportunity to enhance my relevant abilities and skills. I believe I have the necessary qualifications and experiences needed for the job/post.

I would appreciate a personal interview (at your convenience). (I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration.) My telephone number is 13967543221.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,Jenny

Sample


Useful Expressions


Useful Expressions


Writing Practice

Directions: You are supposed to write a letter of job application according to the following Chinese information.

假设你是大学毕业生，给史密斯先生写一封求职信。1. 信息来源：《常德日报》2. 应聘岗位：护士3. 所学专业：护理4. 毕业学校：常德职业技术学院5. 相信你作为护士的实习经历让你能胜任岗位。6. 希望获得面试机会，并留下联系方式。


Dear Smith,

I am writing to apply for the post of nurse which was advertised in Changde Daily.

I am a major in nursing. I will graduate from Changde Vocational Technical College this June. My internship with The First People’s Hospital of Changde as a nurse provided me the opportunity to enhance my relevant abilities and skills. I believe I have the necessary qualifications and experiences needed for the job/post.

I would appreciate a personal interview (at your convenience). (I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration.) My telephone number is 13967543221.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,Jenny


Dear Mr. Savage, I am writing to apply for the position of part-time shop assistant at the Cobweb records as advertised in The Evening Post yesterday. I am an eighteen-year-old student. I am currently studying music at Preston College. I have some experience as I worked in a department store last summer. I am very friendly and polite, which I believe are the necessary qualities for dealing with customers. I am alsohardworking and don’t mind working shifts. I hope you will consider me for the job. I would be happy to attend an interview. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,Simon Smith

IV. Read the following letter of job application and answer questions.


1. What position is the writer applying for?

2. How did the writer get to know the job opportunity?

3. What do you know about the writer’s education?

4. What do you know about the writer’s working experience and personality?

He is applying for the position of a part-time shop assistant.

He read the job information in The Evening Post the day before.

He is an undergraduate majoring in music at Preston College.

He has worked in a department store. He is very friendly and polite as well as hard-working.


Assignments

1.Recite the eight sentences

2.Write a letter of job application

Documents

Unit 9 Power of Action Hi, Jeremy. How time flies! It’s our last term in school. Dialogue Future Plans Yeah. I still remember the first day I came here