Unit 4 Is work just another four-letter word?

Work? Work: use of bodily or mental power in order to do or make sth. (esp as contrasted with rest or play) four-letter word: any of various short words, usually referring to rude or offensive words. “work” is not just a word. It means “do”, “take action”. We have many things to deal with during work. What do you think is the most important for a successful job? Practical ability or Relationships. Relationship with your boss/ your colleagues

Warm-up Questions: What kind of boss do you want to have? Would you like to work under the direction of a strict but efficient manager or a considerate but inefficient manager? Why? Part of the film “The devil wears Prada” Miranda---the chief editor Andrea (Andy) Sachs---the assistant Would you like to work under a boss like Miranda? What do you think of her?

Part of the film: The devil wears Prada 00: :10 00:11: : :19:30 00: :34:30

Leaving and taking a message May / Can I take a message? Would you like to leave a message? I need to confirm the appointment. She’s not available now. She’s not in at the moment. She’ll call you back as soon as possible.

Making and postponing an appointment I have an appointment with … I’d like to make an appointment with I’d like to arrange a meeting with… Let me check my schedule. Would that convenient for you? Why not meet at ten? Shall we meet some other time? She’d like to postpone / put off the meeting until…

II. Basic Listening Practice 1. a leader/ a team leader/ leadership It depends on circumstances. 2. have an appointment with sb. …he’s stuck in traffic 3. promotion bring sb. in: allow sb. to take part in hang around/ about 4. a self-made millionaire accountant

III. Listening In Task 1: You’re fired! salesperson No one is indispensable. crystal clear That’s a different kettle of fish. ( That’s a completely different thing. ) live up to the trust… Discussion: If your boss told you that you were fired, what would you do ?

Task 2 Don’t be a loner. Relationships marketing manager in conflict with expenses ended in vain training administrator visited establish closer relationships long-term picked up

Task 2 Don’t be a loner. …the golden rule of real estate is “location, location, location”. …switch jobs

Task 3 working from home pros and cons Question 2: what has not contributed to the new trend of working from home? laptop computers Without the office discipline, … …the pros of working at home outweigh the cons. …flexibility …listen to heavy metal SOHO

How to be a good worker? What qualities does a good worker possess? Diligence Teamwork Loyalty to the company Organizational ability A strong will

Discussion: If you were a boss, when you employ or promote people, what will be your chief consideration: their education or their practical ability? Most bosses will consider both, though they may probably attach more importance to the candidate’s ability. However, one’s educational background is not unimportant. One studying in a good university maybe possesses good qualities. But also it is possible that some students are merely bookworms.

Film EXAM 《终极面试》

Homework To be a boss