Unit 10 The World of Work

1. Unit 10 The World of Work

2. The World of Work Warm-up Reading Language in Use Project Culture Tips Homework

3. Warm-up • Look at these pictures. Who are they? What do they do?

4. Warm-up 2. Brainstorm: What other jobs can you think out? Work in groups. Write down as many jobs as possible. BACK

5. Reading Reading Comprehension Pre-reading Tasks After-reading Tasks BACK

6. Pre-readingTasks • Harry Cole is a London police officer. • He believes he has found his dream job. • Read a short introduction of him. Why is • he a popular figure in the local community?

7. Pre-readingTasks Born and brought up in Bermondsey, south London, Harry Cole left school during World War II when he was 14 and became a cricket-bat maker. He joined the Metropolitan Police in1952. For thirty years, until he retired in 1983, Harry served at Carter Street Police Station in Walworth Road as a police constable. He became a well-known and popular figure in the local community and, after retirement, a national celebrity when he wrote many books, including a series of best-selling memoirs about his experiences as a policeman in Walworth. These include Policeman’s Lot, Policeman’s Patch, Policeman’s Story and Policeman’s Patrol.

8. Pre-readingTasks 2. Interview: What would you like to ask Harry if you meet him? Work in pairs. One of you acts as Harry, the other as a reporter. Construct an interview. BACK

9. Reading Comprehension The Metropolitan Police 1 It’s no bed of roses being a police officer in London. When people need help they’re very happy to call you. But if you turn up when it doesn’t suit them, what you can get called isn’t fit to print. 2 After a while, however, the experience can be fit for publication indeed. A book was published recently, written by a south London copper called Policeman’s Progress. Here are some random quotes, by Police Constable Harry Cole:

10. Reading Comprehension 3 “It is one of the few occupations left in present-day society where a person has no idea what type of danger he will face. It could be an accident, a murder, an armed robbery, arson or a request for directions. It could be an explosion, a false alarm or a drunk.” 4 “People give us phone calls not for help, but asking about holidays, social security, environmental protection, politics and prison visits. I was called upon to blame drunken husbands (a few successes), unfaithful wives (one hundred percent failure), wild kids and stubborn grandparents.”

11. Reading Comprehension 5 “I received nameless threatening letters (I recognized the writing), unknown threatening phone calls (I recognized the voice), and an anonymous cake for my birthday (it was no longer fresh).” 6 “When it is Christmas time, seldom do I complete my duty without writing a suicide report, usually caused by loneliness.” 7 “I deal with different kinds of people, such as the bodies, dogs, drunks and fights; the villains and the victims; the violent, the gentle, the cowardly and the brave; the haters, the lovers and the just plain indifferent… one day I shall live without them; it won’t be easy.” 8 Any police officer in London could tell you a similar story. But the question it would raise is the same. What kind of person measures up to such a job?

12. Reading Comprehension 9 It isn’t enough for a man to reach the required minimum height of 172 cm (5’8”) or 162 cm (5’4”) for a woman. In addition to height, you’re obviously no good if you don’t have the stature for the job. This means having a real concern for people—real sense of fair play. And a real sense of humor. 10 Qualities are more valuable, in our view, than qualifications. If you have a few O levels, fine. A university degree is definitely a plus for this job. But best of all is a degree of common sense.

13. Reading Comprehension 11 If you’re under 22 you’ll earn ￡4,956 a year when you join us. If you’re older you’ll start at ￡5,919. (What’s more, you’ll pick up London Allowances of ￡1,482.) You’ll also get somewhere to live for free, If you need it. Or we’ll provide you with a tax-free Rent Allowance of up to ￡1,457 a year. Believe me, you’ll earn every penny of your pay. 12 When you are on duty, you may meet violent criminals, unpleasant accidents and freezing weather. But the reward you get for handling the situation is greater than any pay packet.

14. Reading Comprehension 13 Would you still be interested in being a Metropolitan Police Officer? You will have to be over 18 for a start. If we haven’t dimmed your enthusiasm, why not drop round our Careers Information Centre at New Scotland Yard in Victoria Street? Or let us know your name, your age and your address and we’ll send you the information you need. 14 The man to write to is The Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Police Careers Information Centre, Department OUP15,New Scotland Yard, London SW1H0BG.Or you can phone us. Our number is 01-230-5212.Your call is one that we’ll be especially pleased to get. 15 London needs people like YOU in the Metropolitan Police. BACK

15. After-reading Tasks Discussion: 1. How do you understand the sentence “A university degree is definitely a plus for this job. But best of all is a degree of common sense.” in paragraph 10? Do you think “a degree of common sense” is better than “a university degree”?

16. After-reading Tasks 2. Is the writing style of this advertisement different from that of other advertisements? Is it enjoyable to read? Why or why not? How would you write an advertisement for the Metropolitan Police? BACK

17. Language in Use Grammar Development Vocabulary Building BACK

18. Grammar Development Present SimpleVS.Present Continuous

19. Present Simple Grammar Development • To describe an action which happens often or a present habit. It is often used with time adverbials such as often, seldom, sometimes, usually, always, every day, every now and then, etc. He often smiles before speaking. We do eye exercise every day.

20. Grammar Development 2. To describe a present fact or state. My sister works for a French company.

21. Grammar Development 3. To describe a proverb or truth. The earth orbits around the sun. Practice makes perfect.

22. Grammar Development 4. To describe an activity according to a schedule or a time table. The train leaves at 10:31 am tomorrow.

23. Grammar Development 5. To describe future actions in adverbial clauses of time or condition. As soon as she arrives, I’ll tell her about it. If it rains tomorrow, we’ll just stay at home.

24. Present Continuous Grammar Development 1. To describe an action which is in progress. She is singing.

25. Grammar Development 2. To describe an activity of the current stage. I’m reading a novel this week.

26. Grammar Development 3. To describe a plan or an arrangement for the near future. He’s leaving for Shanghai this weekend.

27. Grammar Development 4. To describe a habit or an action which happens again and again. It is often used with “always”, to express the speaker’s emotion such as praise or criticism. He is always helping others. BACK

28. Phrasal Verbs: literal or idiomatic? Vocabulary Building • Many phrasal verbs may, of course, be used either in the idiomatic or the literal sense, such as: • (1) He came across the garden to speak to me. (literal) • (2) I came across an old photograph. (idiomatic) • (3) We came across him while he was working out. (idiomatic) • (4) The old lady came across as being very frightened. (idiomatic) • Or even:I am trying to keep my head above water, in the sense of keeping out of debt, which has an idiomatic meaning; orI am trying to keep my head above water, in the literal sense of not drowning.

29. Vocabulary Building Exercise: 1. Read the following groups of sentences. Decide which phrasal verb is used literally and which idiomatically. • a. Please clear away all that rubbish. • b. We must clear away the misunderstanding. • a. The socialists came in at the last election. • b. Come in, please! • a. In a war, if the commander yells "Get down!" The White • Soldiers will fall to the ground. • b. This wet weather is getting me down. literally idiomatically idiomatically literally literally idiomatically

30. Vocabulary Building 2. Complete the following sentences with one of the following phrasal verbs. pick up pay back look up • She as I entered the room. • Inflation is coming down; unemployment is coming down; things are definitely ! • 2. Have you me the money you owe me yet? • I’ll him for the trick he played on me. • 3. She soon French when she went to live in France. • He the bag from the floor. looked up looking up paid back pay back picked up picked up BACK

31. Project Hunting for Jobs THE GREAT WALL HOTEL Assistant Manager $20,000/yr. Luxury hotel needs hard-working, ambitious individual for assistant night manager position. Must have pleasant manner and ability to deal with people and solve problems quickly. Excellent working conditions, benefits, and career opportunities. Must speak English fluently. French and managerial skills an asset. Hotels in 5 countries—opportunity for future transfer. Send résumé to Box 89701, Chicago, IL 20608.

32. Project • Step 1Search for a job vacancy. • Work in pairs and decide which role you would like: a job hunter or an interviewer? • Then read the above help-wanted ad. What qualities are needed • for a good manager? • Step 2 Vocabulary • Your teacher will give you role cards with additional information • about the job. • Write down the questions you should ask the job hunter or • interviewer.

33. Project • Step 3 Act out a job interview. • Find a partner, either a job applicant or an interviewer and act • out an interview. • Be polite and friendly! You should at least interview or being • interviewed once. • Step 4 The best person for the job. • Students who have conducted interviews report to the class. • First tell the class which questions you asked and then state • clearly the reasons why you think you have chosen the RIGHT • applicant. BACK

34. Culture Tips New Year, New Job • Watch the video and see why many Americans want to find a new job. For them, what is a good job? • Is it a good time to find jobs? • What tips for job hunting did the woman give ? BACK

35. Homework Write an advertisement for your dream job. BACK