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课件网) Unit 7 Careers Lesson3 Meet The New Boss: You Pre-reading Name some jobs in the past and in the future. Pre-reading What do you think are the typical features of careers in the past What about in the future What may have caused the changes How can you get yourself prepared Use the phrases below to help you. (Ex1) Ⅰ．阅读理解 ( )1．From the passage we know the careers in the past are _____. A．to follow in their parents’ footsteps B．to be a risk taker C．to develop new skills D．to change their jobs frequently ( )2．If you want to become an expert or a specialist in something one day, you will need to be the followings EXCEPT _____. A．a risk taker B．an innovator C．a problem solver D．a casual worker While-reading A D ( )3．Why can’t we work in the same field for our entire working life A．Because our parents don’t allow it. B．Because of the development of technology. C．Because you want to take a risk. D．Because you want to earn a decent salary ( )3．If you want to succeed in a 21st century career, you should _____. A．do what your boss tell you to do B．make your choices regularly C．follow your parents’ footsteps D．develop some new necessary skills B D Pair Work Complete the information according to the article. Then talk in pairs about future careers based on the article. Jobs in the past: Wrong assumptions Reasons You should Jobs in the future How to succeed in a 21st century career: Careful reading wrong assumptions Reasons You should working in the same field or industry for a long time You can work eight hours a day and build a career. You can’t be replaced by software, and your job can’t be outsourced to robots. Technology will change. It will not bring career success. Jobs disappear. stay up to date with technology be prepared for developments and changes before you are thrown out of a career Jobs in the future Careful reading Group Work Think and share. (Ex5) 1. Why does the writer think the “new boss” is “you” 2. On what points do you agree or disagree with the writer Give your reasons. 3. In paragraphs 2-4, the writer discusses some of the wrong assumptions. Why does the writer do this Post- reading Group Work Think and share. (Ex5) 1. Why does the writer think the “new boss” is “you” The author stated clearly at the end: If you want to succeed in the 21st century career, you will have to develop new essential skills. Lifetime security from one employer is no longer certain or even likely. The truth is that you are the boss of your career, and it is up to you to decide what you can do and how well you can do it. This means that you are responsible for your future. Post- reading 2. On what points do you agree or disagree with the writer Give your reasons. The answers can be varied. 3. In paragraphs 2-4, the writer discusses some of the wrong assumptions. Why does the writer do this Post- reading 1. _____ in ... ...
