Theres a Lot More to life Than a Job What are the speakers in the video talking about? Accountant, computer science engineer, doctor, journalist, scientist 1. How important is your career in your life? (very important? important? dont care?) 2. Are there any other things you attach importance to besides having a good job? Discussion: While its true all of us need a career, preferably a prosperous one, it is equally true that our civilization has collected an incredible amount of knowledge in fields far removed from our own. And we are better for our understanding of these other contributions--- be they scientific or artistic. It is equally true that, in studying the diverse wisdom of others, we learn how to think. More importantly, perhaps, education teaches us to see the connections between things, as well as to see beyond our immediate needs. Although we need a job that can allow us to earn a lot of money, it is also true that we can learn a huge amount of knowledge beyond our occupation. contribution n. [C] sth. one does that helps to achieve sth. or to make it successful Shakespeares contribution to English literature is immeasurable. contribution n. [C] an amount of money or sth. else that helps to achieve sth. or to make it successful The earthquake- stricken region accepted a 40,000 contribution from the kids. tribute: something done, said or given to show respect or admiration for someone contribute: to join with others in giving money, help, etc. distribute: to divide and give out among several people attribute: consider as belonging to con-:together with; jointly dis-: apart, separated at-: motion or direction to be or = whether (should) be or 1. 2. 3. be or And we are better for our understanding of these other contributionsbe they scientific or artistic. Translation Every day he takes a walk in the park in the evening, be it fine or rainy / whether it (should) be fine or rainy. Structure Analysis 1. The way to develop the whole passage: Type of writing: argumentation Way of developing the whole passage: problem-solution pattern This passage can be divided into three parts. Part One: Presenting the Problem What is the problem? The youth today are becoming more consumeristic and less idealistic. ( Paras. 1-8) Part Two: Solving the Problem How to deal with the problem? It is the duty of educational institutions to help students to understand the meaning of life. (Paras. 9-18) Part Three: Conclusion What conclusion can we arrive at? Our educators should both answer students cries for career education and ensure that students are prepared for the day when they realize their short- sightedness. ( Para 19) The way to develop paragraphs: an argument supported by details Argument facts statistics examples reasons Youngsters are likely to become destructive forces of resistance if our education fails its purpose. People are shocked to find that most of the criminals today are 14- to 24-year-olds. They lack moral sense and sense of responsibility to their society and to people in general. They value everything in terms of money and will do whatever they can to lay their hands on easy money. Argument Facts Youngsters are likely to become destructive forces of resistance if our education fails its purpose.. Topic: Never let yourself be overwhelmed by stress Writing Task Matching Game __ preferable __ confine __ distinguish __ accumulate __ poll a. a survey of public opinion b. recognize the difference between people or things c. keep sb. or sth. within certain limits d. better or more suitable e. get more and more of sth. over a period of time a. b. c. d. e.