Section 1 Activity One

New Star Company Date: March 18, 2009Wanted: Secretary 2. ( ____ ) 3. ( _____ ): • Answers telephone and passes calls and messages • Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate person • Schedules appointments and meetings • Enters important information into computer • Arranges travel schedule for the manager• Other duties related to the position of secretary

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4. ( ____ ): • Work weeks are 5 days, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day,

starting at 8:30 a.m.• The Secretary has one hour of paid time for lunch • The Secretary may be required to work overtime with pay5. ( ____ ): • Completion of a college education program for secretaries or

English 6. ( ____ )• Excellent English writing and speaking skills• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadline• Good computer skills • 7. ( ___ ) not necessary, free training offered to successful

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8. ( ___ ):

Ms Cissy Smith

Human Resources Department

New Star Company

68, Beijing Road, Guangzhou, 510000

Phones: 13856434210 36434343 Fax: 36434066 E-mail: NewStar@yahoo.com.cn

9. ( ____ ):

10. ( ____ ) must contact us before April 20th, 2009

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Section 1 Activity One

Script: 1) apply for the post 2) answer one’s advertisement 3) resign one’s present position4) Huangqi Vocational Institute of Public Administration 5) a part-time job

Task 2 Listen and write

Section 1 Activity One

6) combine theory into practice

7) a Business English major

8) be good at

9) be confident of

10) Computer Operator’s Qualification Certificate

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Section 1 Activity Two

1. I saw your advertisement in “Guangzhou Daily”, and I’d like to apply for the position.

2. I’m here for an interview as requested, and I’m hoping to join the company as a bookkeeper.

3. I graduated from Binhai Vocational College, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

4. I have passed the test of Certificate of Advanced English.

5. I have a diploma in accounting.

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6. I was a member of the class committee in charge of studies.

7. I won the first place in the Oral English Contest of our college last year.

8. I worked as a tutor for a high school student for two years, and I taught her English.

9. I think working in this company would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned at college.

10. I’m calling to inquire about the bookkeeper’s position you advertised in today’s China Daily.

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Activity 1 Task Check-ups

Script:

1. job advertisement

2. requirement

3. responsibility

4. applicant

5. position

6. I wish to apply for the position.

7. I’m here for an interview as requested.

Task 1 Listen and Write

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Activity 1 Task Check-ups

Task 2 Make a presentationListen and take notes. Then report the information you get to your class.

Script: I am an English major and I have a good command of English and secretarial skills. I hope to be a secretary. Xiao Lin would like to apply for the post as a tour guide. He majors in tourism and is good at communicating with people. He wishes to work for a big travel agency after graduation. Li Li would like to work as an accountant. Accounting is her major and she is good at calculating and computer skills. She plans to work in a foreign company in the future.

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Activity 2 Interactions

Dialogue OneListen and choose an answer to complete the dialogue. Then listen

and repeat.(Inquiring about a job vacancy)A: Hello! The Personnel Department of ABC Company.

What 1) ____ for you?B: This is Zhang Hua. I’m calling to 2) _____ the bookk

eeper’s position you advertised in today’s China Daily.A: Thanks for your interest in our company, Mr. Zhang.

But first, you’ll have to send or fax to us your 3) ____ together with your resume and copies of the required certificates.

Task 2 Listen and complete

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B: I’ll do that as soon as possible. When shall I have news from you, please?

A: We’ll examine your qualifications first. If you 4) _____ the job, we’ll make an arrangement for an interview.

B: I see. About how long would that take?A: About a week or so. We’ll contact you if necessary.B: OK, many thanks for your information.A: You’re welcome. If you have further questions, please 5) _____ to call. Good bye, Mr. Zhang.B: Bye-bye.

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Activity 2 Interactions

(In the Personnel Manager’s Office)A: Excuse me. May I come in?B: Come in, please. What can I do for you?A: I’m Wang Hong from Binhai Vocational College. I s

aw your 1) _________________ in yesterday’s “Guangzhou Daily” and I’d like to apply for

2) __________. Here’s my resume.B: Thanks. First of all, I’d like to know why you are int

erested in the part-time job in our 3) ___________________.

job advertisement

the position

packing department

Dialogue TwoListen and supply the missing words. Then listen and repeat.

Activity 2 Interactions

A: On the one hand, I’d like to gain some work experience during my summer vacation; on the other hand, I want to earn some money so as to live 4) _____________.

B: Fine. Have you done any part-time job before?A: No, but I learn things quickly and I’ll try my best to do it w

ell.B: The job won’t be too interesting—rather dull, in fact, and h

ard.A: I don’t mind that. How much do you pay for the job?B: We 5) _____________, 15 yuan per hour.A: That’s reasonable. When shall I start?B: How about tomorrow?A: Great. Thank you very much.

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Activity 2 Interactions

1. The unemployment figures are up again recently.

2. There are usually lots of jobs in the local paper.

3. Behave, ask and answer questions properly at an interview.

4. It’s very difficult to hunt for a job.

5. Please put it more specifically.

6. You should pay attention to …

7. There are many ads for job vacancies in … sample

For your reference:

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Activity 2 Interactions

At the Job Fair. Two students are discussing some information about job vacancies.

For your reference:1. There is a job fair

going on at the Students’ Center.

2. I guess competition is intense in the job fair.

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Activity 2 Interactions

3. Many ads are printed in the paper or on the bulletin board.

4. An ad says that 18 students are needed to be salespersons for Huanghe Power Plant.

5. I’d like to fill in the application form and deliver my resume to seek my fortune.

6. I’m hoping to join the plant as a part-time salesperson.

7. You should get fully prepared for it. sample

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Activity 3 Listening Out

Listen to the 5 short conversations and tell if the statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False.

1. Jiang Mei will probably get the position. ( ) 2. Miss Jiang graduated from a college with a diploma.

( ) 3. Miss Jiang failed in the test for the Certificate of Advanced Career English. ( ) 4. Miss Jiang has a good command of English. ( ) 5. Miss Jiang is only interested in the salary she’ll get.

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Activity 3 Listening Out

Task 4 Listen and completeListen to the passage and fill in the blanks.

Liu Fang would like to answer the advertisement in “China Daily” 1) _________ May 21, 2009 for a Floor Manager in White Swan Hotel. She will graduate from Guangdong Vocational College of Tourism soon, majoring in 2) ____________________________ and Management. She has finished all the 3) ____________. She has passed Band Four of College

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Hotel Service and Management

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Activity 3 Listening Out

English Test. She is quite proficient (精通 ) in both written and spoken English. She has had some

4) ________________ before. She did some part-time jobs during her vacations, for example, salesgirl, waitress, receptionist, and so on. She is very patient and 5) __________ with her classmates and workmates.

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gets on well

work experience

Listening practice

Script:

1. A: You are Jiang Mei, aren’t you?B: Yes. I’d like to apply for the post as a secretary advertised in “China Daily” of May 1, 2009.A: I’m sorry the position has already been filled.

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Script:2. A: Miss Jiang, will you tell me about your educational

background?B: Of course. I graduated from South China Vocational

College in 2008, and I was a Business English major.A: What degree did you get at college?B: Vocational colleges in China don’t award any

degrees but diplomas.

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Script:3.

A: What’s your English level, Miss Jiang?

B. I have passed the test for CACE.

A: What does CACE stand for?

B: It stands for Certificate of Advanced Career English.

A: That’s interesting.

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4.

A: Have you received any honors or rewards, Miss Jiang?

B: Yes. I won the first place in the Oral English Contest of College Students of Guangdong Province last year.

A: That’s great! Did you do any part-time jobs during your college years?

B: Yes. I worked as a tutor for a high school student for two years. I taught her English.

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Script:5. A: Miss Jiang, is there anything you want to ask me?B: Well, I’d like to know the chances for promotion and the salary.A: There are good chances of promotion in this firm, and as for salary, you’d start at ￥ 2200.00 monthly.B: Great. Thank you very much.

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Script: Dialogue OneA: Excuse my interrupting you, Mr. Wu. I’m Zhang Hua. I’m here for the position you advertised in “Yangcheng Evening News” for a tutor to teach your son physics.B: OK. Please come in and tell me about your education.A: I will graduate from Guangzhou Vocational College next year; and I am majoring in physics.B: Do you have any experience of teaching?

Listening practice

A: Yes. In the first two years at college, I taught physics and mathematics at a night school, two evenings a week.

B: That’s great! How much do you expect per hour?A: ￥ 50.00 per hour.B: That’s OK.

Q1.Where does Zhang Hua get the information of the job?

Q2. What do we know about Zhang Hua?

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Script:A: I’m here for an interview as requested.B: You must be Li Xin, right?A: Yes. I’m very glad to have the chance for an interview.B: Let’s get down to business. Do you have any work experience?A: Yes. I have been working in the ABC Company as a salesman for three years.B: What makes you decide to leave your present position?

Dialogue Two

Listening practice

A: To speak frankly, the company is too small for personal development.

B: What’s the reason for your application for this position?

A: I know your company is one of the largest import and export companies in our country. My major is International Trade. I’d like to do some more challenging work.

B: I see. We’ll get in touch with you by next weekend.Q3. What do we know about Mr. Li, the job-hunter?Q4. Why does Mr. Li want to leave his present job?Q5. When will the company get in touch with Mr. Li?

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Listen for Fun

Fill in the missing words while learning to sing the song.

Promise Don't Come EasyI should have known all alongThere was something wrongI just never read between the linesThen I 1) _________ one day and found you on your wayLeaving nothing but my heart behind

woke up

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What can I do to 2) ____________ to youPromises don't come easyBut tell me if there's a way to bring you back home to stayWell, I’d promise anything to youI’ve been walkin' around with my head hanging downWondrin' what I’m gonna do'Cause when you walked out that doorI knew I needed you moreThan to 3) ____________ on losing you

Listen for Fun

make it up

take a chance

Listen for Fun

What can I do to make it up to youPromises don't come easyYou know I’ve made up my mind to make it work this

timeThat's the promise that I give to youYou never thought I loved youI guess you never thought I caredI was just 4) ________________ it out loudNow I know, to let my feelings go (so tell me)

too proud to say

Listen for Fun

What can I do to make it up to you

Promises don't come easy

You know I’ve 5) ________________to make it work this time

That's the promise I can give to you

What can I do to make it up to you

made up my mind

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