Page 5 - BOOK VII Unit 5
P. 5

Listening and Speaking




                4  Listen again and answer the questions below.                  Identify references

                    1   What did Liu Ming say about cybersecurity and data       When we speak, we often refer to
                        science?                                                 someone else’s opinion or what
                                                                                 we have heard, read, or been told.
                    2   What did Susan say she was told?                         When expressing this in speech,
                    3   What did Olivia say they need to do to get into good     we use phrases such as I heard/
                                                                                 read that …,  according to …,  I was
                        universities?                                            told that …, etc.

                5    Work in groups. Discuss these questions.

                    1   Do you agree with Olivia’s parents when they say that a person’s career might depend on
                        what university they get into? Why or why not?
                    2   Do you agree that there is no point studying something that you like but you are not very
                        good at? Give your reasons.


                6    In pairs, tell each other about the major(s) you would like to choose. Use the
                    expressions below to help you.

                                         Expressing choices, wishes, intentions, and opinions


                          I’d choose … because …                             I plan/hope/wish to …
                          If possible, I’d really like to …                  My goal/dream is to …
                          I’m not sure if that suits you, because …          I’ve always wanted to …
                          I think that is really difficult because …
                          I think you are really suited to that because …
                          That’s a good choice, but I think you should …
                          Are you sure that’s a good choice? Have you thought about …?
                          I’m not sure what I want to study yet, but right now I’m thinking about … because …



                Apply for a summer job


                  1  Read the texts and then answer the questions below.

                      1   What are these three different texts about? What type of texts are they?
                      2   What kind of person is required for the job?
                      3   What experience does the applicant have with foreign languages? How has the applicant
                         displayed her knowledge of Chinese culture?



                                        Are you an active and outgoing person? Are you passionate about
                                        Chinese culture? Would you like to meet and help young people from
                SUMMER                  other countries?
                   CAMP                 The Frog & Fox Summer Camp Council is looking for enthusiastic high

                                        school students to join our team as camp helpers at our summer
                 HELPERS                camp next year! Our camp is located in a beautiful area near a quiet
                WANTED!                 canal, where you will sleep in tents under the stars.

                                        We are building a team of keen young people to help us attend to
                                        hundreds of students from all over the world. You will be required
                                                                                          1
                                        to supervise and/or help out in a variety of tasks  and recreational
                                                 2
                                        activities .





                                                                                UNIT 5  LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER    55
   1   2   3   4   5   6   7