





Listening
A. Short dialogues
Choose the best answer to the questions you hear.
B. Short conversation
Choosethe best answer according to what you heard.
C. Dictation
Fill in the blanks of the following passage according to what you have just heard.
Speaking
Discuss with your partner the following questions based on the information from the above passage you have just heard.
1. According to the passage, what are the advantages and disadvantages for college students to do part-time jobs?
2. What is your view on taking a part-time job as a vocational school student?
3. Have you ever done any part-time jobs? Share youe experience with your partner.
Text A——Looking for a Part-Time Job(找兼职)
课文&相关音频资料:
Looking for a Part-Time Job
1 As a college student, I find that I am more and more in need of a computer. But I don't have enough money to buy one. Asking my parents for help is not a sensible solution, for it is already a heavy burden for them to pay my tuition and provide my living expenses in college. I must earn the money by myself.
2 One Saturday morning, I went out to look for a job. Having been refused many times, I at last wandered into a restaurant at 8:00 p.m. There were already four male candidates in the boss's office. Obviously , the boss had difficulty in deciding whom he would employ because he said finally, “Well, I need to check your references before I can make a decision. I’ve got your telephone numbers and will call the boy I want. But remember, whoever is going to be employed must be prepared to work here from 6:00 to 8:00 every evening. That’s all.”
3 I was excited. That was an ideal time slot for me though it would take away some of my free time. Besides, the restaurant wasn’t very far from my college. As I needed a job badly, I walked up to the boss when the other four left. Before I could open my mouth, he said “You’re too late” and turned away.
4 “But sir, I will do my best. I ’m from the countryside and I’m good at hard work. And I can work two days for free as a trial.”
5 At these words, the boss turned to me. “I want a boy who not only works hard but also has clean habits. Remember this is a restaurant. But look at your hands and clothes!”
6 How right he was, for this occasion. I should have kept myself clean. But after a tiring day hunting for a job, I did look terrible. “Oh sir, I’ll keep myself clean and tidy. I swear I will work very hard, sir, if only you could give me this chance.”
7 “All right, all right, I'll give you a try.”
8 My heart jumped like mad. I lowered my head and said thankfully, “Thank you, sir.” Then I thought to myself, “Thank goodness!”
课文重点、难点词句分析:
思考题:
1. Have you ever had a part-time job? If yes, what was the job? And did you like it?
2. Go through the list of common part-time jobs in the textbook (page 105 in the Student's Book). Choose three out of the thirteen part-time jobs that you would most like to have and give your reasons.

