1. to memorize the important words and phrases in this module;
2. to review the text ;
3. to practice reading exercises.
Learning method: group work.
Step 1
Dictation
Step 2
Read the passage Sandstorms in Asia (Page 32)again and do the following exercises
The winds in a sandstorm can sometimes ________________________________.
Why sandstorms in china appear to have increased in recent years?
What are the reasons for desertification?
What happens to traffic in a sandstorm? Why?
What should you do in a sandstorm to protect yourself?
The government is planning trees to the west of Beijing to ___________________.
Step 3
Close test
Our country has many chances for adults who want to make their lives better. There are public schools you can attend.In the schools,you can take things 1 English,arithmetic and history,you can find classes in almost 2 subject you want to study. You may want to 3 to type,sew,paint or fix TV sets.You may want to learn 4 about the trade you are already in.You may want to get a high school diploma (文凭).You may 5 want to go to college.All it takes is time and effort.In many cities.
there are adult classes in 6 schools.You can attend many of these classes without 7
to pay money.In some schools you may have to pay a small fee.There are 8 many kinds of private（私人的）schools for adults,where you may have to pay more money.Many job chances are 9
to those who wish to work.It helps if you know 10 than one language.There are good 11 for interpreters and typists who know English.There are many good jobs in
government.In most cases,you must be a citizen of this country,and you must 12 a civil service examination.These examinations are 13 to everyone,regardless of（不管）race.religion or colour. For many civil service jobs you 14 a high school diploma. The person who does not have a high school diploma can get 15 .There are several ways.You can study high school 16 at home and then take special tests. 17 you pass the tests,then you get a diploma.Or you can go to a night school.There are classes that 18 you to take special tests to get a diploma.Be as well trained as you can.Get as
much training as you can. 19 knocks at every door.Be sure that when it knocks at
your door you are 20 . （ ）1．A．like B．in C．of D．as （ ）2．A．some B．any C．all D．either （ ）3．A．know B．study C．learn D．begin （ ）4．A．what B．more C．again D．others （ ）5．A．perhaps B．never C．very D．even （ ）6．A．middle B．high C．public D．private （ ）7．A．regretting B．agreeing C．having D．beginning （ ）8．A．still B．also C．almost D．such （ ）9．A．chosen B．allowed C．promised D．offered （ ）10．A．better B．more C．fewer D．less （ ）11．A．jobs B．schools C．works D．wishes （ ）12．A．take B．join C．hold D．give （ ）13．A．possible B．open C．limited D．permitted （ ）14．A．want B．get C．demand D．need （ ）15．A．none B．one C．them D．that （ ）16．A．subjects B．classes C．tests D．English （ ）17．A．Until B．First C．If D．Though （ ）18．A．make B．permit C．lead D．prepare （ ）19．A．Text B．Job C．Diploma D．Chance （ ）20．A．prepare B．ready C．studying D．waiting
Step 4
Reading comprehension
There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a
neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.
Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.
Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.
Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute (降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose
a career (职业) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.
Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Finding a job.
B. College students’ part-time jobs.
C. Craigslist Web site.
D. The relation between study and work.
2. By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can ______.
A. sell your old things
B. do some shopping online
C. create your own announcement board
D. get useful information about 450 cities
3. “What Color is Your Parachute?” is a book which gives tips to those who want to _____.
A. work on the airplane B. buy a parachute
C. publish a book
D. find a suitable job
4. It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A. companies often put job information in local shops
B. the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the USA
C. Susan W. Miller’s company is helping people choose careers
D. California Career Services mainly serves university students
5. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?
A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Six.
Step 5 Writing 假如你叫李华，参加学校开展的“有困难向谁求助”（Whom do you turn to when in trouble？）的调查活动，调查结果如下表。请用英语给校报编辑写一封信反映相关内容。 比例 58 30 12
理由 年龄相仿，容易理解与交流 有爱心、有经验，可以信任 不愿与人交流，难以与人沟通
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