Oral English Training 2013 Session 1

Lantern Riddle What goes up but never comes down?

Where does Thursday come before Wednesday?

I begin with T and end with T, and I am full of T. What am I?

Pronunciation -- /t/ and /d/ Unreleased  She’s not good at math and science.  I hate working on Sundays.  You need to manage money well.

Pronunciation -- /t/ and /d/ Released  He’s not a good artist.  They really hate it.  I need a cup of coffee.

Listen and Practice  Job Hunting -- I need a job

Guessing one’s jobs  Comedian  House painter  Dentist  Dancer  Bus driver  Interpreter  Unemployed  Fashion model  Farmer  Army officer  Clothing designer  Accountant  Restaurant cook  Lawyer  Child-care worker  Flight Attendant

 Ask Yes / No questions to guess the job on your back.  Try to get the answer within 10 questions  Do I make a lot of money?  Do I entertain people?  Do I need special training?  Am I …?  …… Guessing your job

Gerund Phrases  Designing clothes  Designing clothes is not a man’s job.  Being a flight attendant  Being a flight attendant sounds exciting. directing a TV show  He’d enjoy directing a TV show. writing a gossip column  She’d be good at writing a gossip column.

Gerund Phrases Let us practice

Pair work – Give reasons for your opinions about the jobs A: A: In my opinion, working as an architect would be really rewarding. B: B: Really? Why is that? A: A: Because you could see people using your buildings everyday. B: B: I’m not so sure. For me, working as an architect must be pretty difficult, because……

Pair work – Give reasons for your opinions about the jobs A: A: In my opinion, working as an architect would be really rewarding. B: B: Really? Why is that? A: A: Because you could see people using your buildings everyday. B: B: I’m not so sure. For me, working as an architect must be pretty difficult, because……

Describing pros and cons ProsCons Actor Musician Journalist Lifeguard Politician Professional athlete Pilot

worst Role play – Why my job is the worst! A: A: I’m a teacher, and my salary is terrible! B: higher thanbetter B: I’m a doctor. I have a higher salary than a teacher, but a teacher has better hours. C: asbadas C: Well, I’m a taxi driver. My hours aren’t as bad as a doctor’s, but…… …… Job security Level of difficulty Level of interest Salary Working conditions Working hours

The dinner party -- Would you be a good party planner? 1.Imagine you and your partner are professional party planners and have been hired to organize an important dinner party. 2.Discuss the possible seating arrangements for the party. 3.Then complete this seating plan.

The dinner party -- Would you be a good party planner?  Promising 有前途的  Nosy 爱打听的  Bossy 爱指挥他人的  Straightforward 坦率的  Introverted 内向的  Ambitious 有雄心的  Moody 情绪化的  Egotistical 自我中心的  Outspoken 直言不讳的

Unusual Careers Dolphin Trainer

Unusual Careers Video-game tester

Unusual Careers Can you think of some unusual careers or jobs?

Group work– Talking about unusual careers A: A: I’d enjoy doing TV interviews with famous people. B: B: Why is that? A: A: Asking people about their lives would be fascinating. C: C: Who would you interview? A: A: Well, I think I’d be good at talking to politicians....