1. Unit Lesson 61
Social and personal

2. Name some of the jobs:
clerk …
cook
painter
cleaner

3. Part-time job

4. Try to find the answers to the questions:
1.What was Fred Pearson?
A university student
2.What was his part-time job?
offer guide services to tourists
3.Was this job suitable for Fred?
Yes.
4.Why?
be by nature a good guide, make a visit lively and interesting

5. Give a description of Fred and find some facts:
Hardworking:
In the mornings he worked hard and in the
evenings he studied.
Fun-loving:
They spent a very enjoyable morning together.
Organized:
He worked and studied at the same time.
Easy-going:
They got on well.
Clever:
He passed his exams.

6. He worked and studied at the same time;he
earned enough money to start his own
business
Energetic:
Educated:
He passed his exams.

7. keep on asking your parents for money.
A part-time job leads to,_____________
or_________________________.
a full-time job
interesting developments
Reasons
for taking
a part-time
job
We should learn __________________
and learn ___________________________ _______ __________________________.
the value of money
how many hours’ work has to be done before we can buy something
keep on asking your parents for money.
If you earn money, you won’t ___________
_____________________________________.
It’s good to learn to work ______________
_____________
with others
in a team...
The employers usually prefer ____________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
to hire
someone who has already had some
work experience

8. Analyze the title: Social experience a good preparation for future
--be independent
-- develop skills…
Personal development
--be effective;creative;
hardworking;experienced;
organized;active;anxious to
learn

9. Reading comprehension:
1.Fred Pearson was going to ___ when a tourist stopped to
ask him for directions.
A.give a lecture B.listen to a lecture
C.have classes D.visit the university
2.Fred Pearson decided to show the tourist around the
university because ___.
A.he found it enjoyable walking and talking with the tourist
B.he wanted to make some money
C.he didn’t want to listen to the lecture.
D.he had never visited the university before

10. 3.In the writer’s opinion, when you earn money from
part-time jobs ,______.
A.you will still have to depend on your parents
B.you will not have to depend on your parents
C.you will not pass your exams
D.you will do worse than others in your studies
4.What point does the writer not mention for taking a
part-time job?
A.It is good preparation for the world outside schools
and universities
B.It is good to learn how to work with others in a team
C.Work experience is an advantage for a job-seeker
D.You may connect what you are learning with what
you are doing, so you can study better

11. 5.The writer ___.
A.describes what kind of person Fred Pearson is
B.tells a story about Fred Pearson
C.tells that doing a part-time job is helpful
D.gives advice on how to get a part-time job
6.Part-time jobs can be described as _____.
A.helpful B.useful
C.valuable D.all of the above
7.The writer suggests that students should take some
part-time jobs_____.
A.to get ready for the world outside
B.to make some money
C.to get some work experience
D.All of the above

12. Discussion: a. affect their studies ;change their life views
Is taking part-time jobs valuable for college students?
a. affect their studies ;change their life views
b.-- increase their knowledge
-- develop their skills
--gain social experience
-- prepare for their future
-- make their life enjoyable/interesting

13. Further reading Name: Wang Da-rong
Address: 148 Chengdu Road, Tianjin , China
Employment Record: 1980 to present, Library of Tianjian Medical College
PERSONAL DATA
Date of birth:Oct.12,1958
Sex : male
Marriage: single
Health: Excellent
skill;: Typing
Hobbies: Volleyball ,Swimming
Education: 1976,graduated from 21st Middle School, Tianjin
1980,graduated from Nankai University,Library Science Department,
majoring in library science, minor in English
1.If you want to get in touch with Mr. Wang Da-rong, which may be the best
way?
A.Making a telephone call B.Sending an
C.Going to his home D.Writing a letter
2.What job might be suited to Mr.Wang Da-rong ?
A.Sportsman B.Businessman
C.Salesman D.Librarian

14. INTERVIEWS How to Get the Job You Want
Usually the first time an employer sees you is at the job interview.What can you do to look and sound right for the job?
First you need to .look your best. Make sure your hair and your clothes are clean and neat.
Next arrive at the job interview five or ten minutes early so an employer knows you can be on time. It’s a good idea to bring your Social Security card with you. And bring a
pen, so you can complete a job application.
During the interview, answer the employer’s questions clearly. Tell the employer about your experience. If you don’t have experience, tell the employer that you want to learn. You can ask the employer polite questions about the job,too. Don’t chew gum,smoke,or drink coffee during the interview.
Always thank the employer for the interview. And remember even if you don’t get the job, you are getting good practice for your next interview. If you know how to interview, you can get the job you want!

15. 1.In order to leave the employer a good impression, it is important for
you to __.
A.look clean and tidy B.get some modern clothes
C.buy some beautiful clothes D.keep your hair long enough
2.Suppose you haven’t got any working experience, ______
A.don’t go to the interview
B.tell a lie that you have working experience
C.you should admit the fact and need to learn
D.you should try to prove that you are a person with special qualities
3.In the writer’s opinion, it’;s all right to ____ at the interview.
A.drink coffee and smoke
B.hold your head high
C.ask about pay, holidays and something else
D.express your thanks to the employer .

16. Listening: 1.Who is the interviewer?
A.Karen Timball B.The woman C.James Riley
2.what had the woman worked as?
A.A part-time assistant in a flower shop B.A clerk in a bank
C.A manager in a company
3.What did the woman use to do in a flower shop?
A,She made floral (花的）arrangements and took orders over
the phone.
B.She took orders over the phone and sent flowers from home
to home.
C.She arranged flowers, took orders over the phone,
attended to customers in the shop,and lots of other things.
4.Why did the woman leave her job?
A.Because she wanted to deal with more people.
B.Because she wanted a full-time job.
C.Because she wanted a higher pay.
5.What made the woman apply for the job?
A.She is good at figures.
B.She is interested in a career in banking.
C.Both A and B.

17. Summary: --gain work experience --develop yourself --prepare a resume
--have an interview

18. Thank you!