Unit 4 The World of Work Listening
Audio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2
Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It’s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it’s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That’s nice.
Diane: I’m very punctual —actually, I can’t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last w eek, the lights went out. I couldn’t believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.
Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I’m like a big sister. The kids h ave a lot of energy.
I need patience in this job, that’s for sure! A 1.Diane 2.Mimi 3.Alice B
1. a. Seven 改为six b.Boss 改为customers 2. a. Late 改为punctual b.Yesterday 改为last week 3. a. Ten 改为eight
b. Questions 改为energy
Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4 Man: So, I see here that you went to college. Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate. Man: Do you speak any languages besides English? Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French. Man: Any other languages? Camille: No, that’s it.
Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let’s see … have you worked for an airline before?
Camille: No. I have no job experience. Man: So, this would be your first job. Camille: Yes.
Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy
objects?
Camille: Yes, I think so.
Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.
Camille: I think I can do that.
Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to …
A a. B 1.No 2.No
3.No 4.Yes
Audio Track 4-4-5
I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.
A
1)Become a teacher
2)The teaching program is very good 3) A lot of practice 4)Young kids
5)Graduate from the university next June 6) A kindergarten Audio Track 4-4-6
Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a résumé or curriculum vitae to give to me?
Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.
Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?
Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.
Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?
Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work
independently by myself.
Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?
Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.
Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?
Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.
Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.
B
Positions: Brochure designer
Requirements: computer skills, cooperative, flexibility in working hours, available
Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8
You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records informa tion messages for the telephone company. When you hear “The number you called has been changed …” —that’s Melissa!
“Yes, it’s true,” she says. “I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least 50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”
Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She’s very careful about her voice. “I don’t go outside in cold weather, and I have to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”
How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telepho ne company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”
She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, “You’re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”
A
Voice talent,/National Telephone/recording information messages/sound warm and friendly, even at the end of eight hours/three days a week/fun, helping people by using her voice, people are surprised/has to be careful about her voice, doesn’t go outside in cold weather, can’t go to horror movies
B
1.Because she has to avoid hurting her voice
2.First she got the job information from her friend. Then she listened to all the telephone
company messages on her own phone, recorded a cassette of all those messages in her own voice and sent it to the company. She then called the company every day for a month before she got the job.
Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10 Interview 1
Interviewer: What is your job, Ken? Ken: I’m a V. J. or “video jockey.”
Interviewer: How would you describe your job?
Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview sing ers who appear in videos.
Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?
Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.
Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?
Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.
Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment? Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn’t believe i t. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.
Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job? Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What’s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.
Interview 2
Interviewer: What is your job, Steven? Steven: I’m a car courier.
Interviewer: How would you describe your job?
Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car.
Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?
Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much. Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?
Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’s stressful at times.
Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment? Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible!
Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job? Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!
A 1.Ken 2.Steven’ 3.Ken 4.Steven B
1)Interviews 2)Introduces 3)Famous 4)Loves 5)Videotape 6)Moves 7)Drive 8)Dependent 9)Stressful 10)hired
Audio Track 4-4-11
1. My father has worked there for decades. 2. I’ve lived in the same city fo r my entire life. 3. I’ve lived in this neighborhood for five years.
Audio Track 4-4-12
1. He’s been sick for two days. 2.I haven’t eaten for six hours. 3. She’s taught school for years. 4. I haven’t seen him for months. Speaking & Communication Audio Track 4-4-13
Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson? Greg: Juan Torres! How are you! Juan: Great. How about you?
Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now? Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia. Greg: What were you doing there?
Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese. Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now? Juan: Yes, I can … What’s new with you? Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?
Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.
Greg: Well, we got married. We’ve been married for two years now.
Audio Track 4-4-14
For me, the most suitable job is desktop publisher. That’s because I can type and spell very well, and I’ve got excellent computer skills. Although I cannot currently design with a computer, I am a fast learner and could brush up my skills on the job.
Audio Track 4-4-15 Conversation 1
A: Do you know how to type?
B: I know how to type, but I’m not very good at it. I get
bored easily, having to sit at a desk for a long period of time.
A: Well, what are you good at?
B: I’m an excellent cook. I coo k for my friends all the time. A: Great! Would you say you are good with people? B: Sure. I’m often told I’m a good listener.
A: In that case, you would be most suited to the role of personal home care assistant. Conversation 2
A: Can you cook?
B: I can cook, but I dislike doing it. To be specific, I dislike doing the washing up afterwards.
A: Are you good at using computers?
B: I am very capable. I can type really well. I’m fast and accurate.
A: Great! Are you able to design with a computer?
B: Absolutely, I took some graphic design courses in college. A: I think it’s obvious. The role you are most suited for is desktop publisher.
Conversation 3
A: You are interested in sport and fitness, right?
B: It sure is. I’m an expert yoga teacher. I’ve been taking my own class for quite a few years now. A: Well, I guess you’re good at encouraging others?
B: I sure am. I’d say I’m good at motivating others, giving them encouragement.
A: Well, there is no question about it. You are most suited to the role of a fitness instructor.
Audio Track 4-4-16
1. Teachers must be able to encourage others to learn. They must also be observant and able to identify and solve their students’ problems.
2. Being a flight attendant is not as glamorous as it looks. You are always on the move. You travel to many places but you don’t have time to visit and enjoy the sights.
3. It goes without saying that accountants must be good with numbers and very analytical. They also need good memories, so they can remember the laws of financial reporting.
4. Obviously, a computer programmer needs to excel at computing. In addition to this, they need
to be able to follow instructions well.
5. Police officers ensure the safety of society. In combating crime, they must be courageous and willing to face danger almost every day.
Video Course Video Track 4-4-1
Natalie: I work for a television station that was launched ten years ago and I have been working there for about a year.
Dan: I work with computers at a hospital and I have been doing that for three years.
Gian: I am a marketing manager. I make brochures, I send out e-mails, and I work on the web.
Video Track 4-4-2
Kumiko: I have two ideal jobs and teaching Japanese is one of them. The other one is training dogs. I like working with dogs because they give me unconditional love all the time.
Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.
Jackie: Teaching is an ideal job for me because I enjoy being around children and I want to help them learn.
Vanessa: My dream job is to be a photographer because I
love taking pictures.
Dayanne: I would like to help people in developing countries. In order to do this job well you need to be passionate, you need to be able to listen, and you need to communicate.
Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation … and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.
Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.
Video Track 4-4-3
Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.
Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer anima tion … and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.
Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the
world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.
Video Track 4-4-4
Ms. Li: Hi, I’m Yvonne Li. Welcome. Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.
Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in.
Did you bring your
résumé?
Claudia: Yes. Here you are.
Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.
Claudia: I agree … that’s important. I’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I’m r eally good at that.
Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs. Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.
Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experience? Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I’ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.
Ms. Li: Impressive …
Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.
Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms.Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll be
in touch.
Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.
Mr. Howard: How did it go?
Ms. Li: Very well.
Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?
Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.
Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job. Ms. Li: Great. Tara: Hello?
Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.
Tara: She can’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?
Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called. Tara: OK.
Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobics class!
Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne … Yvonne something … (door closes)
Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah! Video Track 4-4-5
Ms. Li: Hi, I’m Yvonne Li. Welcome. Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.
Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your résumé? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.
Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.
Claudia: I agree … that’s important. I’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I’m really good at that.
Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your
experience with software programs. Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.
Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experience? Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I’ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.
Ms. Li: Impressive …
Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.
Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll be in touch.
Video Track 4-4-6
Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.
Mr. Howard: How did it go? Ms. Li: Very well.
Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?
Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.
Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job. Ms. Li: Great. Tara: Hello?
Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.
Tara: She can’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?
Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.
Tara: OK.
Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We’re going to be late for o ur aerobics class!
Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne … Yvonne
something … (door closes)
Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!
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