NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CURRICULUM SUPPORT
Chinese Languages
Education and Work – Careers
Student’s Notes
Cantonese
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Contents
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Listening and speaking
Task 1: Listening
Task 2: Language points
Task 3: Speaking activity
Self-assessment
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Listening and writing
Task 1: Listening
Task 2: Language points
Task 3: Writing
Self-assessment
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Listening and speaking
Task 1: Listening
Task 2: Language points
Task 3: Speaking activity
Self-assessment
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Listening and writing
Task 1: Listening
Task 2: Language points
Task 3: Writing
Self-assessment
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UNIT 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Unit 1: Listening and speaking
Objectives
1.
To understand how a Chinese graduate looks for a job.
2.
To be able to give a short presentation about your career plan.
3.
To understand and use the words to make sentences: 其实， 通过.
Task 1: Listening
Zhang Fei, a 22-year-old university student in China, talks about his job
intentions after graduation from university.
Word list
Read the words below and become familiar with the new words before you
listen to the material.
商務
輔修
工商管理
外貿
提高
增加
招聘
職員
畢業
發展
闖一下
贊成
招聘網站
花旗銀行
招聘會
入場費
住宿
旅費
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shāngwù
fǔxiū
gōngshāng guǎnlǐ
wàimào
tígāo
zēngjiā
zhāopìn
zhíyuán
bìyè
fāzhǎn
chuǎngyīxià
zànchéng
zhāopìn wǎngzhàn
huāqí yínháng
zhāopìn huì
rùchǎngfèi
zhùsù
lǚfèi
business
minor
business management
foreign trade
improve
increase
recruit
employee
graduate
develop, elaborate
experience life
agree
job website
city bank
job fair
entrance fee
accommodation
travel expense
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UNIT 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Now listen to the conversation and answer the questions below .
1.
What are Zhang Fei’s main courses in university?
2.
Zhang Fei likes his main courses very much. Why? List one reason for
each subject.
3.
When did Zhang Fei start to look for a job? Why?
4.
Where does Zhang Fei want to work? List two reasons for this choice.
5.
Why does Zhang Fei want to work far away from home?
6.
What are his parents’ opinions about him working far away from home?
7.
What resources does Zhang Fei use to look for a job? List two.
8.
How much is the entrance fee to a job fair?
9.
How much does it cost to attend a job fair? What are the expenses? List
two expenses.
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Task 2: Language points
1.
其實
qíshí
actually, as a matter of
fact
eg 這個問題看起來很複雜，其實並不難解决。
This problem seems very complicated, actually it is not difficult to solve.
eg 他看起來很嚴肅，其實他很幽默。
He seems very serious, actually he is very humorous.
2.
通過
tōngguò
Prep: by means of, by way of,
Verb: go through
eg 通過網絡，你可以和世界各地的人聯系。
Through the internet, you can communicate with people around the world.
eg 路太窄, 汽車不能通過。
The road is too narrow for the car to go through.
Over to you
Make sentences with the words below.
1.
其實
2.
通過
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Task 3: Speaking activity
Imagine you are looking for a job after graduation. Try to present to the class
your career plans. You should cover the following points:
1.
What kind of jobs are you interested in?
2.
Why are you interested in these jobs?
3.
Where would you like to work? A big city or a place near your home?
Why?
4.
What resources would you use to look for a job?
Self-assessment
Write down two things you did well in this session and one thing you want to
improve.
Achievements
(two)
Improvement
(one)
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UNIT 2: LISTENING AND WRITING
Unit 2: Listening and writing
Objectives
1.
To learn about the recruitment procedure in China.
2.
To write a short paragraph about the qualities of a good employee.
Task 1: Listening
Mr Li, a human resource manager in an international company, is interviewed
by a journalist about what factors he considers when he recruits an employee.
Word list
Read the words below and become familiar with the new words before you
listen to the material.
貴公司
guìgōngsī
文秘
應聘者
能力
溝通
團隊合作
考核
首先… 其次…最
後…
崗前培訓
wénmì
yìngpìnzhě
néngli
gōutōng
tuánduìhézuò
kǎohé
shǒuxiān…qícì…zuìhòu
受聘
工資
給予
職業培訓
調到
shòupìn
gōngzī
jǐyǔ
zhíyèpéixùn
diàodào
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Gǎngqiánpéixùn
your company (guì:
shows respect and is a
formal form)
administrator
candidate
capacity
communication
team work
evaluate
first, then, last
pre-work
training/induction
employed
compensation
to give, render
professional training
transfer to
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UNIT 2: LISTENING AND WRITING
Now listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.
1.
What specialists does his company look for?
2.
What does his company look for in candidates?
3.
How does his company evaluate the candidates’ capabilities? (Choose
one of the following which is not mentioned.)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Read CVs to know the working experience and major background
of candidates.
Contact previous employer to find out the capabilities of the
candidate.
Ask the candidate questions to make a decision.
Hold internal tests to evaluate communication ability.
4.
How long does the pre work/induction training last?
5.
What is the focus of the training? List two points.
6.
How does his company view working over -time?
7.
What will the employee get if he/she has to work over -time?
8.
What is his company’s policy regarding public ho lidays?
9.
What does his company do if the employee is not competent in the job?
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Task 2: Language points
1．
同時
tóngshí
besides, at the same time
eg 我喜歡中文課, 同時我也喜歡物理課。
I like Chinese class, at the same time, I like Physics class.
eg 這個任務很重要，同時也不容易完成。
This task is very important, at the same time it is not easy to complete.
2．
一般
yībān
normally
eg 我一般早上八點去學校.。
I normally go to school at 8 am.
eg 她一般很晚才回家。
She normally comes home very late.
Over to you
Make sentences with the words below.
1.
同時
2.
一般
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Task 3: Writing
Write a short paragraph about what employers look for in a good employee.
Look at the qualities of a good employee below for your reference.
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Subject knowledge
IT skills
Working experience
Self-assessment
Write down two things you did well in this session and one th ing you want to
improve.
Achievements
(two)
Improvement
(one)
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UNIT 3: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Unit 3: Listening and speaking
Objectives
1.
Have more in-depth understanding about graduates looking for their first
job in China.
2.
Discuss the issues a graduate needs to consider when looking for their first
job in the UK and in China.
Task 1: Listening
Liu Yu is talking about her experience of finding a job after graduation.
Word list
Learn the new words below.
私人
銷售助理
維持
基本
積累
建立
待遇
歧視
外貌
選擇權
sīrén
xiāoshòuzhùlǐ
wéichí
jīběn
jīlěi
jiànlì
dàiyù
qíshì
wàimào
xuǎnzéquán
接觸
競爭
jiēchù
jìngzhēng
private
marketing assistant
maintain
basic
accumulate
build up
treatment
discriminate
appearance
the right to select (eg an
employee)
come into contact with
competition
面對
激烈
miànduì
jīliè
to face
intensive
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UNIT 3: LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Answer the questions below after listening to the short passage.
1.
What is Liu Yu’s first job after graduation from university?
2．
Why does Liu Yu feel lucky?
3.
How many students graduated from university in China in 2009?
4.
How many graduates found jobs?
5.
What points did Liu Yu have in mind when she was trying to find a job?
6.
What, according to Liu Yu, is most important in a first job?
7.
List two factors where a graduate can experience unfairness or
discrimination when looking for a job.
8.
Why do some students choose to study abroad?
9.
Why can’t many people go abroad to study?
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Task 2: Language points
1.
一…就…
yī…jiù…
the moment….
eg 他覺得肚子不舒服，一吃就吐了。
He didn’t feel well. The moment he ate something, he threw it up.
eg 足球比賽一開始，天就下大雨了 。
The moment the football match kicked off, it started to rain.
2.
畢竟
bìjìng
after all, all in all
eg 她畢竟還小，不懂得學習的重要性。
She doesn’t know the importance of study. She is still young after all.
eg 他很想回家看父母，畢竟他是獨生子 。
He wanted to visit his parents very much. After all, he is the only son.
Over to you
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1.
_______電話，你可以與朋友聊天。
a.
2.
c.
畢竟
一
b.
不
c.
就
同時
b.
畢竟
c.
一般
c.
畢竟
媽媽原諒了我， _______我是她的孩子。
a.
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一般
每天 早上, 奶奶______去公园锻炼身体。
a.
4.
b.
她_____出門，電話_____響了。
a.
3.
通過
一般
b.
不
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Task 3: Speaking activity
In groups, discuss the following topics. You should give inf ormation about
China and the UK.
1.
What do you think is the most import thing when it comes to job
hunting?
2.
What would you look for in your first job?
3.
Do you think there is any unfairness when it comes to job hunting in
UK? If so, what is it?
1.
Brainstorm: write down some bullet points from your discussion:
In China
2.
In the UK
One member of the group should give a short presentation to the class
about the issues discussed.
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Self-assessment
Write down two things you did well in this session and one thing you want to
improve.
Achievements
(two)
Improvement
(one)
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UNIT 4: LISTENING AND WRITING
Unit 4: Listening and writing
Objectives
1.
Have a brief understanding of the current employment situation for graduates and
the policies applied by the government in China.
2.
Write a short passage about your opinion on postgraduates applying for low -level
jobs.
Task 1: Listening
Miss Lin, who works for a university career service, talks about employment
issues.
Word list
Ensure you are familiar with the words below before you listen to the
conversation.
物質
機會
地域
願意
短缺
經濟環境
措施
一系列
例如
創業
建議
轉變
觀念
心態
就業市場
工作期望
評估
wùzhì
jīhuì
dìyù
yuànyì
duǎnquē
jīngjìhuánjìng
cuòshī
yīxìliè
lìrú
chuàngyè
jiànyì
zhuǎnbiàn
guānniàn
xīntài
jiùyèshìchǎng
gōngzuòqīwàng
pínggū
material
opportunity
location
willing
shortage of
economy environment
policies/solutions
a series of
for example
set up business
suggest
change
concept
mindset
job market
work expectations
assessment/evaluation
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UNIT 4: LISTENING AND WRITING
Now Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below .
1.
List two factors that university graduates might consider when they
choose a job.
2.
What areas are graduates’ first choices?
3.
Which area has a shortage of graduates?
4.
What is the employment situation for graduates this year? Why?
5.
The government has some policies to help graduates to find
employment. List two of these policies.
6.
What does Miss Lin think of the case where a postgraduate applies for a
job selling pork?
7.
What are Lin’s suggestions for graduates? List three suggestions.
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Task 2: Language points
1． 一系列
yīxìliè
a series of
eg 公司采取了一系列的措施解決員工的住宿問題。
The company carried out a series of solutions to solve the employee’s
accommodation issue.
eg 政府還要解決一系列就業問題。
The government still needs to solve a series of employment problems.
2．
例如
lìrú
for example
eg 學生會組織很多活動，例如：晚會，參觀博物館等。
The student council organised a lot of activities, for example a party, visiting
museum, etc.
eg 我喜歡不同國家的美食，例如中國菜，日本菜等。
I like delicious food from different countries, for example Chinese food,
Japanese food, etc.
Over to you
Make sentences with the words below.
1.
一系列
2.
例如
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Task 3: Writing
What do you think of a postgraduate applying for a job selling pork in the
market? Write a short passage to show your opinion.
1.
Have a discussion with your partner and write down some notes below .
Pros
2.
Cons
Now write a short passage according to your notes. It should include
three parts:
Advantages
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Disadvantages
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Conclusions
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Self-assessment
Write down two things you did well in this session and one thing you want to
improve.
Achievements
(two)
Improvement
(one)
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