1、u Starteru In-depth ReadinguFollow-up ExercisesuFurther ReadinguVocational Listening and SpeakinguPractical WritinguWorkplace Zoom-inuReading SkillsuEnjoy yourself Back Next _Starter Back Next Task 1 The following are some vocational skills. Discuss with your partner and tick those that are useful i

2、n every occupation and add more. communication skills mathematical skills language skills reading skills organizational skills carpentry skills writing skills time management skillsTeamwork skills, interpersonal skills, listening skills, computer skills, planning skills, money/stress management skil

3、ls, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, study skills, lifelong learning skillsStarter Back Next Home Task 2 Look at the picture and complete the table below. The ladys occupation Necessary skills tour guidecommunication skills, language skills, teamwork skills, public speaking skills, li

4、stening skills, organizational skills, time management skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, persuading skills, first aid skills, life-long learning skillsIn-depth Reading Back Home Next _Text ComprehensionTask 1ComprehensionTask 2Background Information: Vocational skills are the s

5、kills applied to a job or career. They are of great help in your future career. Basically, they fall into two groups: skills unique to a certain job or career, and some general skills for all kinds of jobs or careers. However, there are different classifications. Do you know anything about them?In-d

6、epth Reading Back Next Do You Have the Skills Employers Want? 1 It is well known that employers look for people who have skills. By being aware of the key skills that employers want and by developing them in yourself, you can make yourself more attractive to potential employers.In-depth Reading Back

7、 Next Translation 2 Generally speaking, there are three types of skills: work-specific skills, transferrable skills and personal management skills. These can come from your life, your work and your educational experiences.In-depth Reading Back Next Translation Work-specific skills 3 Work-specific sk

8、ills are the skills you need to do particular types of work. Without these work-specific skills, a person cannot successfully perform the job. For example, if you want to be a photographer, you must know how to operate cameras and lights, how to use editing software and select appropriate locations

9、and artistic approaches. A carpenter must have skills associated with building, such as measuring and cutting wood and handling a hammer or nail gun, while a computer programmer must maintain the skills necessary to write computer programs. In-depth Reading Back Next Translation Transferrable skills

10、 4 Transferrable skills are skills that can be used in every occupation, regardless of the type of work. They are universal skills, which you can transfer from one type of work to another without much effort or training. For instance, as a waitress, you had to multitask while taking care of multiple

11、 tables at once. If you apply for a job as a receptionist, you will be doing a completely different job, but knowing how to multitask can transfer to the new line of work. Communicating effectively with others, getting on well with other people, and the ability for finding solutions to difficult sit

12、uations are all transferrable skills that apply to a variety of jobs at different levels, in different areas and at different organizations.In-depth Reading Back Next Translation Personal management skills5 Personal management skills are the skills you use to manage your own life, which are very imp

13、ortant for every person to achieve success in his career and life. Personal management skills include the ability to organize your time well and meet deadlines, the ability to take good care of yourself eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest and relaxation, which are required to manage str

14、ess effectively and balance the many different roles you play in life, and the ability to set realistic financial goals, make sound spending or saving decisions, and stay within budget. In-depth Reading Back Next Translation 6 If you have limited work experience, or most of your work experience is i

15、n one particular field, dont despair. Your transferable and personal management skills may be more important to employers than your work-specific skills, especially if the required work-specific skills can be learned on the job. Back Next Translation In-depth Reading7 Employers usually screen job ap

16、plications on the basis of whether or not applicants appear to have the necessary work-specific skills. This means that if you are invited to a job interview, the employer has probably already decided that you have or can learn the necessary work-specific skills. What employers are looking for durin

17、g job interviews is evidence that you have the required transferable skills and personal management skills. Back Next Translation Home In-depth Reading你具有雇主需要的技能嗎？你具有雇主需要的技能嗎？1 眾所周知，雇主招聘有技能的人。了解雇主所需的關鍵技能并自我培養，可以使你更能吸引潛在雇主。 Back In-depth Reading2 總的來說，這些技能可分三類：特定工作技能、可轉移技能及自我管理技能。它們可來自你的生活、工作和教育經歷。 B

18、ack In-depth Reading特定工作技能3 特定工作技能是做特定類型工作所需的技能。沒有這些技能，人們就不能成功地完成工作。例如，如果想成為攝影師，你必須知道如何使用照相機和燈光，如何運用編輯軟件、選擇合適的地點和藝術手法。木匠必須具備與建造相關的技能，例如測量、切割木材、使用錘子或釘槍。而計算機程序員一定要具有編寫計算機程序所需的技能。 Back In-depth Reading可轉移技能4 可轉移技能適用于任何職業，與工作類型無關。它們是通用技能，無需太多努力或培訓便能將其從一種工作轉移到另外一種工作中。例如，女服務員，必須在為多個餐桌服務的同時完成多項任務。如果申請接待員一職

19、，你將從事一份完全不同的工作，但是同時完成多項任務的技能可轉移到新工作中。與他人有效溝通、友好相處的技能和解決困難的技能都是可轉移技能，適用于不同層次、不同領域和不同組織的各類工作。 Back In-depth Reading自我管理技能5 自我管理技能是用來管理自己生活的技能，它們對事業和生活成功都非常重要。自我管理技能包括：合理安排時間并按時完成任務的技能；照顧好自己的技能健康飲食、經常鍛煉、充分休息和放松，這些都是有效緩解壓力和平衡生活中不同角色所需的；制定現實的財務目標，做出明智的消費和儲蓄決定，且不超預算消費的技能。 Back In-depth Reading6 如果你的工作經驗有限

20、，或者大多數工作經驗都在某一特定領域內，別灰心。對于雇主來說，你的可轉移技能和自我管理技能或許比特定工作技能更重要，如果所需的特定工作技能能在工作中學到的話，更是如此。 Back In-depth Reading7 雇主通常根據申請者是否具備所需特定工作技能來篩選求職申請。這意味著如果你被請來面試，雇主很可能已經確定你具有或能夠學會必要的特定工作技能。面試時，雇主只是想證實你具有必備的可轉移技能和自我管理技能。 Back In-depth ReadingIt is well known that. 表示某事是眾所周知的，該句中it 是形式主語，真正的主語是that 引出的從句。 e.g. It

21、 is well known that the earth moves around the sun. Back In-depth Readingaware a. knowing or realizing something; noticing something is present or happening 知道，意識到；察覺到e.g. You must be aware of the risks. Susan is aware that her purse has been stolen. Back In-depth Readingselect vt. to choose somethi

22、ng or somebody carefully 選擇，挑選e.g. We must select a monitor tomorrow. Six performers have been selected for the party. Back In-depth Readingappropriate a. suitable, proper 適當的，合適的 e.g. You should take appropriate action immediately. The crisis must be dealt with at an appropriate time with appropria

23、te means. Back In-depth Readingapproachn. (C) a method of doing something or dealing with a problem 方法，方式e.g. The new approach does work. John should take a more flexible approach to the problem. Back In-depth Readingregardless ofpaying no attention to 不管, 不顧 e.g. Regardless of the danger, Sam dived

24、 into the river and saved the drowning child. Back In-depth Readinguniversala. applicable to all cases; widespread 通用的；普遍的e.g. English serves as a universal language in the world. The desire to look attractive is universal. Back In-depth Reading transfer vt./vi. to move from one place to another; so

25、mebody else 轉移；調動；轉讓e.g. How can I transfer money to your bank account? Two employees will be transferred from the marketing department to the advertising department. He had transferred all his property to his daughter before he died. Back In-depth Readingapply vt./vi. to make a formal request, usua

26、lly in writing, for something; to use something 申請；應用e.g. He applied for the accounting position. This method doesnt apply to every case. We must apply our energies to finding a solution. Back In-depth Readinga variety of different kinds of 各式各樣的e.g. a variety of food/goods/jobs/interests Back In-de

27、pth Readingrelaxationn. (U) ways of resting and enjoying oneself 放松，消遣e.g. You need more rest and relaxation. She goes to spas for relaxation. Back In-depth Readingbalance vt./vi. to equal the strength or importance of different parts or things （使）平衡，兼顧e.g. We should balance our diet to keep fit. Sh

28、e tried to balance her home life and career. Back In-depth Readingrealistic a. based on facts rather than ideals 現實的，實際的e.g. Teachers should encourage students to set realistic goals. Shall we change to some realistic topics? Back In-depth Readingfinancial a. of or about finance and money 財政的，金融的e.g

29、. New York, London and Hong Kong are major financial centers in the world. Back In-depth Readingbudget n. (C) a plan of how to spend money 預算e.g. We have to make a monthly family budget. The project was finished on time and within budget. Back In-depth Readingdespair vi. to give up hope or lose hear

30、t 失望e.g. Dont despair! We will win the game. She despaired of her husband. He has never kept his word. Back In-depth Readingon the basis of according to; based on 根據；以為基礎e.g. She was chosen for the job on the basis of her appearance. Decisions have been made on the basis of correct information. Back

31、 In-depth Readingevidence n. (U, C) the facts, signs, etc. that make you believe something is true 證據，證明e.g. His evidence was all just hearsay. There is no hard evidence that he has killed his wife. Back In-depth Reading multitasking skills skills of measuring and cutting wood and handling a hammer

32、or nail gun time management skills communication skills cooking skills the skills necessary to write computer programs and create a database money management skills interpersonal skills problem-solving skills photography skills In-depth ReadingComprehension Back Next Home Task 1 Classify the followi

33、ng vocational skills according to the text.Work-specific skills Transferrable skills Personal management skills 1. Employers are looking for people who _. A. have skills B. know the key skills C. are developing skills D. are attractive 2. Where can you get the three types of skills: work-specific, t

34、ransferrable and personal management skills? _ A. Only from your life. B. Only from your educational experiences. C. Only from your work. D. From your life, work and educational experiences. 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text? _ A. Work-specific skills are skills

35、that you use to perform particular types of work. B. Transferrable skills can be transferred from one job to another. C. Personal management skills are skills you use to manage your life. D. Work-specific skills and personal management skills are transferable. Back Next Comprehension In-depth Readin

36、gTask 2 Choose the best answer for each of the following questions or statements according to the text. A D D 4. What skills may be more important to employers? _ A. Work-specific skills. B. Transferrable skills. C. Transferrable skills and personal management skills. D. Work-specific skills and per

37、sonal management skills. 5. When you are invited to a job interview, it means that _. A. you are hired B. you have or can learn the necessary work-specific skills on the job C. your transferrable skills and personal management skills are great D. you are better than most of the applicants Back Next

38、Home In-depth ReadingC B Follow-up Exercises Back Home _Task 1 Task 2Task 3Task 4Task 5Next Back Next Follow-up ExercisesTask 1 Work out the following words on the left according to the meanings on the right. The first letters have been given.1. a_ suitable, proper2. t_ to move from one place, job,

39、etc. to another3. m_ many and various4. e_ available facts indicating whether or not a thing is true5. u_ applicable to all cases6. b_ a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose7. d_ to give up hope; to lose heart8. r_ ways of resting and enjoying oneself9. a_ to make a formal request, usuall

40、y in writing, for something10. s_ to choose something or somebody carefullyppropriateransferultiplevidenceniversaludgetespairelaxationpplyelect1. Please fill in the _ (apply) form first. 2. You should tell the hotel _ (reception) that you need a double room. 3. A _ (balance) diet can provide nutriti

41、on for your body. 4. We should increase public _ (aware) of environmental protection. 5. Susan has been busy for one month and she really needs a few days of _ (relax). 6. Salary is _ (associate) with productivity and costs. 7. She works hard in order to be more _ (financial) independent. 8. Our inc

42、ome has got smaller, so we must be _ (reality) and give up our car. Back Home Next Follow-up ExercisesTask 2 Fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the word given in brackets. application receptionist balanced awareness relaxation associated financially realistic Vocational edu

43、cation is for _ needs. It prepares people for specific careers at various levels. Most vocational schools offer students one or more courses to develop their language skills. Language skills open up a whole world of opportunities. While careers in translation might immediately come to mind, you can

44、_ language skills in many careers. According to CareerBuilder in 2010, four out of ten U.S. employers plan to _ job applicants for an international marketplace. The more languages you speak fluently, the more _ you give potential employers to regard you as an asset. Now make a _ plan for your langua

45、ge learning! Follow-up Exercises Back Home Next select occupational apply sound evidenceTask 3 Complete the following passage with the words given below. Change forms if necessary. occupational applyselect evidence sound 1. They say that honesty is the best policy. 2. The newspaper reported that the

46、 earthquake killed 500 people. 3. People believe that computer can do almost everything. 4. The weather reporter predicts that it is going to rain tomorrow. Follow-up Exercises Back Next Task 4 Rewrite the following sentences after the models.We all know that employers look for people who have skill

47、s. It is well known that employers look for people who have skills.Model 1It is said that honesty is the best policy. It was reported that the earthquake killed 500 people. It is believed that computer can do almost everything. It is predicted that it is going to rain tomorrow. 5. We must face the f

48、act. The fact is that we are short of water. 6. The old lady expressed her hope. The hope was that she would visit China one day. 7. We got a message. The message was that Mr. Smith had been promoted. 8. We are happy with the good news. The good news is that Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manag

49、er. Follow-up Exercises Back Home Next What employers are looking for during job interviews is evidence. The evidence is that you have the required transferable skills and personal management skills. What employers are looking for during job interviews is evidence that you have the required transfer

50、able skills and personal management skills.Model 2We must face the fact that we are short of water. The old lady expressed her hope that she would visit China one day. We got a message that Mr. Smith had been promoted. We are happy with the good news that Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager.

51、 Section A: Translate the following five sentences into English. 1. 因為工資低，沒什么人申請這份工作。(applicant)2. 她將在預算內為你設計一個新辦公室。(budget)3. 他用錯誤的方法處理財務困難。(approach)4. 他們在多次試驗的基礎上得出了這個結論。(on the basis of)5. 不管報酬多少他都將接受這份工作。(regardless of) Back Next Task 5 Translation.Follow-up ExercisesBecause of the low salary,

52、there are few applicants for the job.She will design a new office for you within the budget.He took the wrong approach to deal with financial difficulties.They drew this conclusion on the basis of many experiments.Hell take the job regardless of the pay.Section B: Translate the following paragraph i

53、nto Chinese. 6. Vocational skills development is the key to employment and income. The aim is to provide people with the vocational skills they need to take part in economic life and get a well-paid job. It can make a great contribution to poverty reduction. Follow-up Exercises Back Home Next 發展職業技能

54、是找工作和高收入的關鍵。其目的是為人們提供參與經濟生活和獲得高薪工作所需的職業技能。它還非常有助于減少貧困。Further Reading_Text ComprehensionTask 1ComprehensionTask 2 Back Home Techniques to Improve Communication Skills Like all other skills, communication skills require targeted and consistent practice. With motivation and focus, you can become a bet

55、ter writer, a better speaker and a better listener. You can also become more aware of your body language and make sure that the nonverbal signals you send help you convey the message. Back Next Translation Further ReadingWriting To become a better writer, read a lot of good writing. This is the sing

56、le most important way you can improve your vocabulary and learn to structure your sentences, paragraphs and articles. Use tools such as dictionaries and grammar guides to make sure you are making the best word choices and applying them correctly. Always revise your writing, multiple times if necessa

57、ry. Finally, write, write and write more. Back Next Translation Further ReadingSpeaking To be an effective verbal communicator in public speaking or in personal communication, you must know the person or group you are speaking to, and modify the tone and content of what you say accordingly. Join an

58、organization, such as Toastmasters, to practice public speaking in a stress-free environment. Above all, take every opportunity to practice speaking and be willing to accept and learn from constructive criticism. Back Next Translation Further ReadingListening All communication is a two-way street. Y

59、ou cannot be a good communicator without being a good listener. To test and improve your listening skills, do listening exercises with a partner in which each of you rephrases and repeats what the other has said. Watch a lecture or a TV show and take notes. Review the notes to see how well you have

60、grasped the content. Back Next Translation Further ReadingBody language The key to improving nonverbal communication is awareness. Be aware of facial expressions, posture, gestures and tone of voice. Maintaining eye contact is an important part of nonverbal communication. It shows that you are inter