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课件网) Reading & vocabulary objectives 1. to get more familar with words and phrases in this module, such as: accountant, electrician, barber, biochemist, miner, volunteer,etc. 2. to get the main idea of the passage by skimming and detailed information by scanning. 3. to think about meanings of work. lead in What do your parents do Do you have any idea about what you want to be in the future Words: activity 1 1. electrician 2. miner 3. cook 4. biochemist 5. barber 6. secretary 7. accountant 8. businessman/ businesswoman 9. policeman 10. volunteer Think again What do you think your parents get from their job What do you want to get from the thing you want to do bend a red circular board vertical/sheer lorry/truck Where is the man standing What is he holding Can the bus diver see the lorry or can the lorry driver see the bus Do you think it's dangerous for the man Skimming: activity 3 1. Why does the author introduce the road first 2. Why does Timoteo stand on the bend 3. Why does he take up this job To tell readers how dangerous the road is and highlight Timoteo's contributions. Because he wants to direct the traffic. He survived from a serious accident, so he felt he was lucky to be alive and it was his mission to help others in life. Scanning 1. Which can be inferred from the passage A. The road is so dangerous becasue drivers don't respect the traffic rules made. B. Timoteo is appreciated by drivers passing by. C. He chose to be a lorry driver becasue he wasn't qualified to be a miner or a soldier. D. Timoteo doesn't give up the job beacuse he thinks he must do it. 2. Which of the following statements is right A. “one vehicle comes off the road every two weeks” means one vehicle leaves the road twice a week. B. “The road” in “the most dangerous part of the road” refers to the one going south from La Paz. C. “he has just enough money to live on ” means Timoteo has enough money to make his family live well. D. “This last experience” refers to the thing that he was called to help somebody in need. Discussion 1. What does Timoteo get from the thing he wants to do 2. Do you think his job meaningful or necessary convex mirror North Youngas Road The first day I started my work, I told myself I shouldn't work for salary. If I don't work, someone may die of hunger. - Zhuangzhuyunv from Gaoxiong Now, let think again the meaning of work. It is right and basic to get money from work to achieve self- independence. However, at the same time, realizing your self-value(confidence, self-esteem and self-love) is also important. Only when you can get happiness and respect from what you are doing can you feel the meaning and value of life. May you have good luck. Homework: to write a short passage about your future career.
