Unit 1 OrganizationReading A Google(1-2 periods)I. Warming -upTask 1Look at the following logos and give the names of the countries in which the companies are headquartered.Objective: Ss can identify the logos of some famous international companies. Steps:• Ss read Warming-up Task 1.• Get Ss to look at the logos• Go through the pronunciation of any problematic word.• Ask Ss to give the names of the countries.• Give the answers.Task 2 List at least two companies for each type of the following products. Objective: Ss brainstorm the names of some famous organizations of the given products.Steps:• Ss read Warming-up Task 2.• Ask Ss to brainstorm as many companies as possible• Invite three students to present their answers.• Add so me more companies if necessary.Introduce background information1.What is a logo?A logo is a graphical element that, together with its logo type, forms a trademark or commercial brand. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition. The logo is on e aspect of a company’s2. Metro AG, established in 1964, is a diversified retail and wholesale group based in Germany. It is the largest in its home market, and one of the most globalized retail and wholesale corporations.3. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., founded in 1962, is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large, discount department stores. It is the world’s largest public corporation by revenue, according to the “2008 Fortune Global 500”.4. Carrefour SA is a French international hypermarket chain, with a global network of outlets. It is the second largest retail group in the world in terms of revenue after Wal-Mart.5. Samsung Group is the largest company of the Republic of Korea. It iscomposed of Samsung Electronics, Samsung Heavy Industries and Samsung Engineering & Construction.6. Lenovo Group Limited is China’s largest and the world’s fourth largest personal computer manufacturer. Lenovo mainly produces desktops, laptops, servers, handheld computers, imaging equipment and mobile phone handsets (听筒).7. Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation. Nokia is focused on wireless and wired telecommunications. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile telephones.II. Guided Reading of the New Words and ExpressionsObjective: Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc.. Steps:• Ss read the new words and expressions after the teacher, trying to simulate the teacher’s pronunciation and intonation.• Ss read the new words and expressions in clas s individually for 5 minutes. III. Explanation of Language PointsParagraph 2relevant: a. closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are thinking aboute.g. What experience do you have that is relevant to this position?achieve: v. to succeed in reaching a particular goal or standard by making an effort for a long timee.g. After 10 years of hard work, he finally achieved success in his business. appear to be/do: to give the impression of being or doing somethinge.g. She appeared to be foolish.They appeared not to know what was happening.Paragraph 3fuel: v. to increase something; to make something stronger; to supply something with material that can be burnt to produce heat or powere.g. His words fueled her anger still more.The stored oil could fuel the nation for six months.go public: (of a company) to start selling shares on the Stock Exchangee.g. This company is among the first ones that went public in China. instant: a. happening immediately; (of food) that can be made quickly andeasilye.g. She took an instant dislike to me.instant coffee/instant noodlesParagraph 4acquire: v. to gain possession of; to gain something by one’s own efforts, ability or behaviore.g. The company has just acquired some new properties.She has acquired a good knowledge of English.feature: n. something important, interesting or typical of a place or thinge.g. An important feature of Van Gogh’s paintings is their bright colors.v. to include a particular person or thing as a special featuree.g. The new car features high speed and safety.Paragraph 5in addition to: as well as; besidese.g. In addition to the apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges and bananas.tend to: to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happense.g. Women tend to live longer than men.When I’m tired, I tend to make mistakes.stay away from: not to go near a particular person or placee.g. I want you to stay away from my home.typical: a. having the usual qualities or features of a particular group or thing e.g. This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.excel (at/in): v. to be very good at doing somethinge.g. The school excels in sports.She has always excelled at foreign languages.Paragraph 6in terms of: from the point of view of; with regard to; concerninge.g. In terms of environmental protection, this project is excellent.the brain child (of somebody): an idea or invention of one person or a smallgroup of peoplee.g. This festival was the brain child of Tony Smith. serve as: to be suitable for a particular useIV. Exercises• Ss do Task 1 and Task 2 individually.• Check the answers.V. Assignments1. Recite the new words and expressions.2. Pre-reading of Reading B.Unit 1 OrganizationReading B and Writing(3-4 periods)I. Background InformationHead office 总公司Branch office 分公司Business Office 营业部Personnel Department人事部Human Resources Department人力资源部General Affairs Department总务部Finance Department 财务部Sales Department 销售部International Department 国际部Public Relations Department 公共关系部Advertising Department广告部Planning Department 企划部Research and Development Department 研发部II. Explanation of Language Points1. Objective: n. aim, goale.g. reach an objective military objective2. facility n. equipmente.g. health facility electrical facility3. expand v. extend in one or more directionsn. expansione.g. expand with heatexpand domestic demand4. marketing: selling productse.g. marketing strategy marketing idea5. ensure: v. make certain ofe.g. Money doesn’t ensure happiness.6. promote v. try to sell n. promotione.g. promote sales promote cadreIII. Exercises• Ss do Task 1 and Task 2 in pairs.• Check the answers.IV. Writing: Envelope1. Introduce in detail the typical positions of items in an English envelope after asking students to finish task 1.Instructions: Your name and address should go on the upper part of the front of the envelope; the name and address to the person you are writing to should goin the center of the envelope (also the zip code, but if you don’t have it, it will still get to the person). Be sure to put that stamp on it.2. Ask Ss to finish task 2 and 3 with the help of the teacher.3. Ask Ss to finish task 4 in pairs.4. Select some Ss to present their work.V. Assignments1. Recite the new words and expressions.2. Pre-reading of Listening and Speaking.Unit 1 OrganizationListening and Speaking(5-6 periods)I. Listening1. Give Ss a few minutes to read through the printed materials for each listening item.2. Listen to the material for the first time without looking at the book.3. Listen to the material for a second time, and ask Ss to do the exercises from task 1 to task 5 in the section.4. Teacher gives the correct answers and explains the key points for some difficult statements.5. Listen to the material for the third time with a pause after each sentence, and ask Ss to repeat the sentence during the pause.II. SpeakingAsk Ss to work in pairs to introduce each other with reference to some useful expressions below:GreetingHow do you do?I’ve often heard about you.Making introductionAllow me to introduce myself.My name is…I’m…,from…Asking questionsWhere were you born?What do you do in your spare time?Did you grow up here?Why did you choose this major?EndingNice talking to you.Nice to meet you, too.It’s a pleasure to meet y ou.III. AssignmentsDo task1, 2, 3,and 4 in Language Lab.Unit 1 OrganizationMini-project and Language Lab(7-8 periods)I. Mini-projectObjective:Ss can know how to design a web page.Steps:• Grouping.Divide the class into groups. There are several ways: Ss pick up their own partners; Teachers group fast learners with slow learners; Ss find their partners by drawing lots.• Defining the project.Go through the project with the class and clarify requirements. You are advised to do it after Ss study Reading B.• Timing & cooperation.Give Ss the deadline for completion and guidelines on working together. Appropriate time management and job division are likely to be serious problems at the beginning, where basic instructions from the teacher should come in. As Ss get used to the mini-project, they will become more experienced. Remind them that different Ss have different work but everybody contributes to the project. They discuss first and then decide who will do what. • Presentation.Ss present their evidence for completion. In this project, they need to show a written “About Us” page of a company’s website. Ask them to hand in their work after they study the whole unit.II. Language Lab1. Ss do Task 1 to Task 4 in this section individually.2. Check the answers and give explanations if necessary.III. Grammar RevisionBasic Sentence PatternsT may offer the following model:S + Vi.Times flies.Birds sing beautifully.They went on holidayShe'll go swimming.S + Vt. + O.We like EnglishShe wants to help him.I don't know what to do.I think he is right.S + Lv. + PThe compass is mine.The secretary is efficient.The power is off.He looks in good health.He gets excited.S + Vt. + Io. + Do.I sent him a faxI bought a book for Marry?IV. Assignments1. Do task 5 in Language Lab on Page 13.2. Pre-reading of Unit 2.Unit 2 OfficeReading A Secretaries(1-2 periods)I. Warming -upTask 1: Ask Ss to read Mr. Thomson’s schedule for Tuesday. Then write their schedules for today.Objective: Ss can organize their activities in one day and make a time schedule.Steps: 1) Ss read Warming-up Task.2) Go through Mr. Thomson’s schedule with Ss3）Allow three mins for Ss to do the task.4）Ask some Ss to present their work.Task 2: Ask Ss to answer the following questions in group.Table 1Table 2Objective: Ss can get familiar with the new words and expressions, etc.Steps:• Ss read the new words and expressions after the teacher, trying to simulate the teacher’s pronunciation and intonation.• Ss read the new words and expressions in class individually for 5 minutes. III. Explanation of Language PointsParagraph 1a variety of: a lot of things of the same type that are different from each other in some waye.g. The girls come from a variety of different backgrounds.Reflect: v. to show or bw a sign of a particular situation or feelinge.g. The low value of the dollar reflects growing concern about the us economy.Paragraph 2Depend on: be decided bye.g. The price depends on the quality.It depends (on) whether you want to do it or not.Minimum:n.the smallest amount of something or number of things that is possible or necessarye.g. Looking after a cat costs a minimum of$2000a year.handle: v .to do the things that are necessary to complete a job.e.g. Computers can handle huge amounts of data.My secretary will handle all the details.keep track of: to pay attention to someone or something so that you know what is happening to theme.g. It’s difficult to keep track of all the new discoveries in medicine. Operate: v. to use and control a machine or equipment; to rune.g. Mary was experienced in operating the computers.The company operates five factories.Appropriate: adj. correct or suitable for a particular time, situation or purpose e.g. I didn’t feel that this was an appropriate tine to mention the subject of money.Deal with : to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem e.g. They should deal properly and fairly with any complaint.Paragraph 3Efficient: adj. working well and effectively without wasting money or energy e.g. All staff think Maria is a very efficient secretary.Anticipate: v. to expect that something wall happen and be ready for ite.g. It is anticipated that next year the workers, wage will increase. Confidential: adj. spoken or written in secret and intended to be kept secret e.g. Doctors are required to keep patients, records completely confidential. Paragraph 4prospect. a person ,job ,plan, etc, that has good chance of success in the future;a possibility that something you hope for will happene.g. The manager held out bright prospects for me if I would accept of his recovery.Individual. n. one person, considered separately from the rest of the group or societye.g. It is important to know that the virus can be passed from individual.adj. considered separately from other people or things in the same groupe.g. Each individual leaf on the tree is different .pursue: v. to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of timee.g. Christine pursued her acting career with great determination. Challenging: adj. difficult in an interesting or enjoyable waye.g. Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.IV. Exercises• Ss do Task 1 and Task 2 individually.• Check the answers.V. Assignments1. Recite the new words and expressions.2. Pre-reading of Reading B.Unit 2 OfficeReading B and Writing(3-4 periods)I. Background InformationMany newsletters are published by clubs, societies, associations, and businesses, especially companies to provide information of interest to their members, customers or employees. General contents of a newsletter include news and upcoming events of related organization, as well as contact information for general inquiries.II. Explanation of Language Points1. award n. prizee.g. Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in physics.award sb. sth.2.gaze at/intoe.g. We gazed up at the stars.3. socialize with sb.e.g. I enjoy socializing with my students after class.III. Exercises• Ss do Task 1 and Task 2 in pairs.• Check the answers.IV. Writing: Agenda1. Introduce in detail the format and typical items of an agenda. Instructions: An agenda is a written list of topics or matters to be discussed at a meeting. The format of an agenda is comparatively fixed. The first four items and the last three are usually the same for all meetings, but the rest are different according to what the meeting is about.2. Ask Ss to finish task 1 with the help of the teacher.3. Ask Ss to finish task 2 in pairs.4. Select some Ss to present their work.V. Assignments1. Recite the new words and expressions.2. Pre-reading of Listening and Speaking.Unit 2 OfficeListening and Speaking(5-6 periods)I. Listening1. Give Ss a few minutes to read through the printed materials for each listening item.2. Listen to the material for the first time without looking at the book.3. Listen to the material for a second time, and ask Ss to do the exercises from task 1 to task 5 in the section.4. Teacher gives the correct answers and explains the key points for some difficult statements.5. Listen to the material for the third time with a pause after each sentence, and ask Ss to repeat the sentence during the pause.II. SpeakingAsk Ss to work in pairs to practice making an appointment with reference to the instructions below:Role A Receptionist●Greet the caller.●Set a day and time for the appointment.●Get the caller’s telephone number.●Confirm the information.●Close the conversation.Role B Caller●State who you are and the wish to make an appointment.●Agree to the date and time.●Give your telephone number.●Thank the person.III. AssignmentsDo task1, 2, 3,and 4 in Language Lab.Unit 2 OrganizationMini-project and Language Lab(7-8 periods)I. Mini-projectObjective:This project asks Ss to design a travel route and make an itinerary (旅行计划). It helps to train Ss to be competent in travel planning. Ss compare different airlines, hotels and places of interest to decide which is the most suitable. Its concept comes from real life, hence it’s authentic. In o rder to complete it successfully, Ss should use the knowledge and skills they’ve learned from other activities in the unit.Steps:●Grouping. Divide the class into groups. There are several ways: ss pick uptheir own partners; teachers group fast learners with slow learners; ss find their partners by drawing lots.●Defining the project. Go through the project with the class and clarifyrequirements. You are advised to do it after Ss study Reading B.●Timing & cooperation. Give Ss the deadline for completion and guidelineson working together. Appropriate time management and job division are likely to be serious problems at the beginning, where basic instructions from the teacher should come in. as Ss get used to the mini-project, they will become more experienced. Remind them that different Ss have different work but everybody contributes to the project. They discuss first and then decide who will do what.●Presentation. Ss present their evidence for completion. In this project, theyneed to show a written travel itinerary and explain it orally in class. Ask them to do that after they study the whole unit.II. Language Lab1. Ss do Task 1 to Task 4 in this section individually.2. Check the answers and give explanations if necessary.III. Grammar Revision时态是英语谓语动词通过自身的变化来表示动作发生的时间和所处的状态的各种形式。
