1、Listen and RespondTask One Focusing on the Main IdeasChoose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage. 1 The speaker believes that our success in life lies in _.A) working well with other peopleB) being a great player
2、in a teamC) working with a great player like Michael JordanD) performing a specific role in a team2 The speaker cites Michael Jordan as an example because _.A) Michael Jordan plays a very important role in a teamB) he wants to convince people of the importance of team workC) great players are vital
3、for a teamD) Michael Jordan is an inspiring example of success3 According to the speaker, the concept of teamwork is widely applied in many places EXCEPT _.A) in school B) in the workplaceC) in sports D) in arts4 It is the speakers opinion that if you want to become a successful college student you
4、need to _.A) work hard at your courses B) do some lab workC) cooperate well with others D) do some projectsTask Two Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard. 1 Though Michael Jordan is a great player, he still has to coope
5、rate well with his team members to win a game. Because every member of his team has a very specific role , and every member of the team is vital to the success of the team.2 In the workplace, it is important to be regarded as a team player, for no one person can build a railroad or manage an airline
6、. Success in school can also rely on teamwork.3 Being social creatures, we cant escape having to be team players .Read and ExploreTask One Discovering the Main Ideas1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A.1) Why is it an essential requirement of any employment that
7、any potential employee is a team player?Because any employment involves more than one person, it is essential that any employee should work well with other people.2) What does being a team player mean on the deeper level?On a deeper level, being a team player means being able to play a role in the t
8、eam, to achieve and support the goals set and agreed upon by the team.3) What is the duty of the team captain?The duty of the team captain is to give direction to the team, in strategy, motivation and inspiration while also playing a role as a member of the team.4) Why should a leader of a corporate
9、 team have the loyalty of its members?Because if the team is not loyal to the leader, the team members will not listen to the leader and the objectives of the company would not be achieved.5) Why is “oneness” a necessary part of the corporate culture?Because the success of the team relies completely
10、 on every member of the team performing their roles and responsibilities for the same corporate goals or objectives.6) How should a competent leader deal with a team members new idea?A competent leader should not let ego affect his judgment on whether the idea is acceptable or not.7) If the idea of
11、a team member is found inappropriate, how should he or she react properly?He or she should not take the rejection of the idea personally. Instead, he or she should accept others opinion and still carry out his or her duty.2 Text A can be divided into three parts with the paragraph number(s) of each
12、part provided as follows. Write down the main idea of each part.Part: One; Paragraph(s): 1- 2; Main Idea: It is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.Part: Two; Paragraph(s): 311; Main Idea: A company is just like a football team. Every member has th
13、e duty to help achieve the teams goal and the right to offer ideas.Part: Three; Paragraph(s): 1215; Main Idea: If you are not happy in your working environment, try to find out if there is anything wrong with you or your team.Task Two Reading Between the LinesRead the following sentences carefully a
14、nd discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts.1) If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped. (Para. 4)., the team cannot function properly.2) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. (Para. 5)There is no room for ego in a team.3) In every action of the team, t
15、he objectives of the company, and / or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. (Para. 8). is undoubtedly the most important. (The objectives of the company ought to be considered the most important.)4) It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. (Para. 9). do just what everyone
16、else does.5) If your leader or team members see that you can handle rejection of your ideas in a mature manner, it is only to your own credit. (Para. 10). it is only to your advantage. / . it is only in your favour.Checking Your VocabularyWord Detective1 Choose the definition in Column B that best m
17、atches each italicized word in Column A.1) i2) c3) f4) e5) a6) h7) d8) b2 The italicized word in each sentence is taken from Text B, with the paragraph number stated. Choose the word in brackets which is closest in meaning to the italicized word.1) Laszlo Biro invented the ball-point pen. (Para. 2)
18、(made, created, discovered) created2) He needs to learn how to curb his temper. (Para. 4) (control, lose, show) control3) Nothing can alter the fact that your children are your own responsibility. (Para. 9) (hide, reveal, change) change4) Progress has been made towards a political compromise between
19、 the two nations. (Para. 10) (promise, decision, agreement) agreement5) That gentleman responded to her cursing with gracious humour. (Para. 11) (polite, unkind, funny) polite3 Find in Text B the phrases or expressions which would complete the sentences with the help of the clues. Write the answers
20、into the correct space of the puzzle that follows. If you have written in the correct words, you will discover a hidden vertical word that means “work or act together for a shared purpose”. What is the hidden word?1) In the business world, things change day to day (日复一日不间断地). You never know whats go
21、ing to happen tomorrow. (Para. 2)2) Conventional wisdom (一般人的看法) has it that practice makes perfect and that expertise is the natural outcome of years of practice. (Para. 4)3) After a hard mental struggle, he owned up to (承认) his error. (Para. 13)4) At the very least (最起码而言 ), you have learned somet
22、hing from your repeated failures; so dont lose heart. (Para. 2)5) A wise leader tends to praise in public and criticize in private (私下). (Para. 11)6) Todays discussion is all about opportunity the opportunities to open doors to new opportunities and to pave the way for (为 铺平道路) future success. (Para
23、. 11)7) He seems to entertain no concept of teamwork and always gets his way (随心所欲). (Para. 10)8) It took me a long time to take in (理解) what you said to me the other day. (Para. 12)The hidden word is COOPERATE.Checking Your Comprehension1 Answer the following questions with the information containe
24、d in Text B. 1) What is the basic meaning of being a member of a team?The basic meaning of being a member of a team is that you have the social skills to have open, productive relationships with other workers so that collectively you can all get done what you need to get done.2) Why is it difficult
25、to manage emotions and translate them into effective communication?Because managing ones emotions has a lot to do with the work environment, ones personality and the personalities of others on the team.3) What is the conventional meaning of being “professional”?The conventional meaning of being “pro
26、fessional” is curbing ones thoughts and words and conforming to the office norm.4) What might be the effect of curbing ones emotion in the office according to Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks?In his view, curbing ones emotions in the office can be harmful to productivity.5) How important is flexibility to team
27、 players?Flexibility is a key trait that every team player needs to develop if he or she wants to be successful.6) How can one be honest and also gracious in a team?According to some psychologists, one of the ways is to compliment coworkers and subordinates in public but criticize them in private. T
28、his also means accepting feedback from others and letting your defenses down when you listen.7) What might be the result if you make a mistake and shift the blame onto others?The result might be that the other members would not trust you and your integrity any longer.8) Why is it necessary to know ones strengths and weaknesses in a team?Because in a team everyone has his or her strengths and weaknesses, and only in a team can one find it easier to know ones strengths and weaknesses. Contrasting personalities and skills can complement each other and help build up a good team.
