1. Garden of quotations.
2. An introduction to working holiday abroad.
A working holiday is when you spend a significant amount of time in another country and have the working rights to back it up. You are able to pick up a job or two(or 6)and break that arrangement up by traveling or moving on to a new location in the country.
3. 网页链接--Working holiday visa
A working holiday visa grants you access to a country for a longer period of time than a standard tourist visa.In Australia,for example,the typical tourist visa is for 3 months while a working holiday visa is for 12 months.
Opener
You are going to hear a talk about a working holiday. Listen to it twice and complete the following summary according to what you have heard. Compare your answers with your partner. Before you start, getting to know the following new words and expressions might be helpful.
Viewing and listening.
As we learn from the Text, Hayley fled Brisbane for Canada. But in this video, you will see a young man who came to Brisbane with a working holiday visa. Watch it twice and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to what you have heard. If the statement is false, correct it. Before you start, getting to know the following new words and expressions might be helpful.
Group discussion
As we learn from the stories in this unit, those who take working holidays overseas may experience both joys and challenges. Now form into groups of four or five, and discuss the possible benefits and drawbacks of taking a working holiday.
Tips:
Within each group, a discussion leader and a note-taker need to be assigned. The leader helps the group focus, keeps the discussion moving, and assures that all the people participate and nobody dominates. The note-taker’s job is to track and write down the most important points and decisions.
Do refer to all the texts and audio/video materials in this unit to get evidence for your claims. You may also use information from other sources.
Use as many as possible new words and expressions from this unit. e.g.
benefits:
gain confidence, step out of one’s comfort zone, embrace the unknown, large social circles, sightseeing excursions…
drawbacks:
emotionally stretched, stressed out, friendless, alone, feel homesick, dire state, confined space…
