Module 11 Unit 1 Careers and skills So many jobs to choose from!

(1)______ExamplesFeatures popular careers models, actors, (4) ________, businessmen so-called (7) _____ under huge pressure (2)______ environmental monitoring officers, (5)_______________ beer tasters, amusement park rides testers better suited to (8) ________________ interesting (3)______ shop assistants, drivers, (6) _________, cleaners look dull but (9) _________ ordinary but (10) _________ I. Fill in the blanks according to the text:

(1)Options (2)more unusual jobs (3) everyday jobs (4) lawyers (5) fireworks display designers, (6) barbers (7) glamorous (8) one’s talents and interests (9) essential (10) vital

Language points 1. (L1) The last year of high school is a time for hard work and also a time for reflection. (1) reflection – careful thought, or an idea or opinion based on this [consideration] 经考虑 / 深思 on / upon reflection 经过一番考虑后，她决定接受他的提议。 She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all. reflect on Take some time to reflect on your successes and failures. 花点儿时间来反思你的成功与失败。

(2) reflection – something that shows what something else is like, or that is a sign of a particular situation The increase in crime is a reflection of an unsteady society. 犯罪增多是社会不稳定的反映。 (3) one’s reflection in the water/mirror She could see her face _________ in the car's windshield. 月亮反射太阳光。 The moon reflects the sun’s rays. Language points The rising crime rate reflected The children were having fun, chasing each other’s __________________. shadow.

Language points 2. (L3) I am going to discuss some the options available to you and whether popular careers, more unusual jobs or everyday jobs are better suited to you. 我将谈论一些你可以选择的工作以及哪种工作更适合 你，热门工作、特殊工作还是普通工作。 他没什么选择余地。 There weren’t many options available to him. I'm keeping all my options open for the moment. 我暂时不做决定 / 选择。 These people have no option but to take low paid work. have no option/choice/alternative but to do sth

2. (L3) I am going to discuss some the options available to you and whether popular careers, more unusual jobs or everyday jobs are better suited to you. (L20) Maybe a career as a local grocer or flour- covered baker would be a better option. option – optional adj. 可选择的 (Where did we learn this word?) (M9 P35) They decided that their freedom was no longer optional. 选修课 － 必修课 optional / elective subjects compulsory/ required subjects

Language points 3. (L3) I am going to discuss some the options available to you and whether popular careers, more unusual jobs or everyday jobs are better suited to you. suit sth to sb -- be suited to sb She had the ability to suit her performances to the audience. Her performances ______________ the audience. （ L29 ） In contrast, some people find more unusual jobs that are better suited to their talents and interests. 相比之下，一些人找到了更适合他们的天赋和 兴趣特殊的工作。 are suited to

Language points 4. (L29) In contrast, some people find more unusual jobs that are better suited to their talents and interests. in / by contrast in / by comparison Lily is rather ___________. In contrast, her husband is always calm. The stock lost 60 cents a share, in contrast to last year, when it gained 21 cents. emotional

Language points 5. (P23) Many people have ambitions to become successful as a lawyer or business person, but they do not consider the stress and pressure that come with these jobs. stress and pressure 紧张和压力 stress – worry ( 来自内部 ) pressure – strong influence ( 来自外部 ) They are putting ________ on people to vote yes. Janet's been under a lot of _________ since her mother's illness. I am under _________ from my parents to become a doctor. a stressful experience delightful I always eat when I am stressed. delighted pressure stress pressure

Language points 5. (P23) Many people have ambitions to become successful as a lawyer or business person, but they do not consider the stress and pressure that come with these jobs. have an ambition to do sth achieve / fulfil / realize an ambition 有抱负的年轻律师 ambitious young lawyers

Language points 6. (L38) All these people love..., which might not be popular, but are interesting regardless. --If you continue doing something regardless, you do it in spite of difficulties or other people telling you not to. 不理会，不顾 我极力反对，但她置之不理一意孤行。 I protested, but she carried on regardless. carry on/go on regardless = continue what you are doing regardless of - without being affected or influenced by something 他不管我在此事上的感情继续往下说。 He continued speaking regardless of my feelings on the matter.

Language points 7. (P47) These people, who perform such ordinary but vital tasks, allow people to go about their daily lives. 这些人做着这样普通却重要的工作，使人们得以 继续他们的日常生活。 go about sth – to do something in the way that you usually do 尽管战争一触即发，人们仍像平时一样工作。 Despite the threat of the war, people went about their work as usual. 忙于日常事务 go about one’s daily routine

Language points 7. (P47) These people, who perform such ordinary but vital tasks, allow people to go about their daily lives. go about (doing) sth 开始， 着手 -- start to do something; set about sth I want to learn German but I don't know the best way to go about it. “it” refers to _________________. go about doing sth = set about doing sth set out to do sth learning German

Language points 8. The article also notes that lawyers and business people often have a lot of stress. (L7, P5) note － to mention something because it is important or interesting 特别提到 (M10 P50) Secondly, it notes crimes that are not specifically computer- related… 法官特别提到米勒没有犯罪前科。 The judge noted that Miller had no previous criminal record.

Language points 8. The article also notes that lawyers and business people often have a lot of stress. (P5) note － to notice or pay careful attention to sth I noted her habit of looking at the floor whenever I asked her a question. 请注意：账单必须在十日之内支付。 Please note that the bill must be paid within ten days. note sth down a noted pianist take note of / take notice of

Language points 9. go through ① experience sth unpleasant 遭受，经历 Iraq has gone through two wars. The company is going through a tough time at the moment. ② 仔细检查， 审查 She went through the room but couldn’t find the missing ring. ③ 通过某场所 Can the table go through the door?

Language points 10. clear up ①整理；完成；收拾 整理书桌 clear up the desk Would you clear up this room before our visitors arrive? " 客人到来之前, 请拾掇一下这个房间好吗 ?" ②（天气）转晴 = pick up / look up if the weather clears up, it gets better ③消除 解除误会 clear up / remove / erase a misunderstanding

Phrases  考虑一个工作的方方面面 consider all the aspects of a job 2. 事实上 in reality / in fact / actually / as a matter of fact 3. 把所有的行李都塞进行李箱或大箱子 with all the baggage packed in suitcases or trunks 4. 保有普通的、不那么令人向往的工作来养 活自己 hold ordinary, less glamorous jobs to support oneself

5. 应对无休止的媒体关注 deal with constant media attention 6. 对社会来说像水一样的必不可少 be as essential as water to our society 7. 过日子，在日常生活中 go through our daily lives 8. 清理垃圾 clear up rubbish 9. 做普通但重要的工作 perform ordinary but vital tasks Phrases

10. 有助于社会运作 help society function 11. 给某人思考的东西 give sb sth to chew on (chew on sth) 12. 长时间旅行 live out of one’s luggage / a suitcase (spend a lot of time travelling) 13. 体重增加 gain weight Phrases