Unit 18 Finding Jobs

step iv  reading & speaking
ask the students to do some practice work as required on page 267.
t: now there is little time left. let’s deal with reading and speaking on page 267. i’d like you to work in groups of four and talk about exercise 1 first. each of you should make some notes while talking.
ask some of the students to report their work to the class.
t: now, who would like to report your group’s work?
s1: besides the listed three ones, the other important things are: more holidays, good working conditions, good chances for promotion, wise leaders, many chances to go abroad, free meals, etc.
s2: the things we consider important are: good housing conditions, more spare time, free trips every month, free flats, more human rights, more prize money, more gifts for birthdays or festivals, more safety measures and so on.
t: good! you all have good imaginations and i hope you can find such a good job in the near future. now, do you know what an expectation means to a good job? here is frederick herzberg, a famous psychologist. we will read the passage about his theory of motivation on page 267 and then we will have a further discussion about his theory. now, please begin.
ask the students to discuss each of the factors on page 268.
t: the passage mainly tells us about the two groups called the hygiene factors and the motivation factors and how useful they are. do you agree? ok, let’s look at the content of the factors listed in exercise 3 and discuss what you think each factor means.
suggested answers:
factors meanings
working conditions the present state of the things needed for working. 
eg. offices, computers, telephones, cars, air-conditioners etc.
salary usually monthly payment for regular employment on a yearly basis i.e. how much money you get every month.
status person’s legal, social, or professional position in relation to others  i.e. your post or job in the company.
security something that provides safety, freedom from danger or anxiety.
eg. warning system, doorkeepers or other safety facilities in the company.
relationships with other personnel particular connection, what one person or group has to do with another i.e. how you get on with others in the company.
achievement something done successfully with effort and skills i.e. you have chances to succeed after your hard work.
recognition knowing, being prepared to admit or acknowledge
i.e. you are always admitted or rewarded after hard or successful work.