Axe: les univers professionnels, le monde du travail Question: Why is California so attractive to young workers?
Group work
In your group, study the document and make notes to explain it to another group.
Present the California dream job you have discovered to the class. Which job would you apply for? Why?
What job would you apply for? why?
I would apply to be an actor, because I would love to be a world-reknown celebrity. I would apply to work in a tech company, because I love anything to do with technology and I also enjoy working with other young people.
Homework
Traduis ces phrases en faisant attention aux quantifieurs. a) Beaucoup de gens ont entendu parler de la Silicon Valley mais peu de gens la visitent. b) Quelques ours vivent dans ce parc national. c) J'ai trouvé peu d'informations sur la faune et la flore de la Californie. d) J'ai passé quelques jours en Californie et j'y ai rencontré beaucoup de Français, mais aucun Américain !
Lesson 2: The call of the wild
1.
Watch video 1 and make notes. Watch video 2 and make notes.
2.
Homework
Your task: You are looking for a summer job. Write a short email to a possible employer to present your skills and experience.
Lesson 2: Applying for a summer job
Dear Mr., Ms., I would like to become a lifeguard in California. I heard you are looking for some new lifeguards. I am a good swimmer and I am fast. I have already done a job like this before and I loved it. I want to save people and I have very good eyesight, so I can easily see people who are in trouble in the water. I am waiting for your response, Cordially, -Jason
Lesson 2: Applying for a summer job
Hello Mr., Ms., I would like to apply to be a wilderness ranger at your national park. I believe that I have the qualities to do this job well. I am a strong person, so I can repair broken infrastructure. I love the calm aspect of this job, and I think that I would like being in nature surrounded by trees, rivers and animals. I am waiting to hear news from you, Cordially, Jason
Applying for a summer job
-I would like to apply for the job of lifeguard because.... -I know that I would be good at this job because.... -I have many good skills. For example, I am strong, determined, fast-thinking and attentive -I am able to stay calm in front of dangerous animals
Lesson 3: working at the aquarium
Questions 1) Read the documents. Imagine what may attract people to work at the Aquarium of the Bay. 2) Read the document titled "volunteers". Idenitfy its nature.
3) Read Jeff's cover letter and explain why he applies for that job. 4) Pick out adjectives that characterises Jeff. Explain why he would be a good candidate.
Lesson 3: Working at the aquarium
A. People are attracted to work at the aquarium because of the sharks and the cozy, calm environment. B. The nature of the text 'volunteers' is that it explains the job of the volunteers and tries to convince people to apply for the job. C. Jeff applies for the job because he likes marine wildlife. He studies marine microbial communities in university and he wants to continue his research. D. Jeff is engaged, curious, organized, passionate. He has a great capacity for work and he is eager to explore.
LessON 4: The ultimate dreamland?
a) Look at the film poster and read the texts. Pick out information about Emma Stone (jobs, film, award).
b) Listen to the interview. Pick out information about her story. c) Explain how these documents give a contrasting view of "becoming an actress in Hollywood".
Lesson 4: The Ultimate Dreamland
Today we discovered three documents: a movie poster, some tweets and a clip from an interview. The very famous Hollywood actress Emma Stone was the subject of these documents. In fact, Emma, despite being a world-famous actress who has earned many awards, actually had a very hard time getting to her current level. She struggled to get jobs, and spent a lot of time crying. Her mother helped her during the difficult times. She also worked normal jobs.
Homework
Question 4 on page 108
Lesson 5: the most innovative place in the world
Watch the video and read the testimonials.
Answer the questions. A. Explain how the natural environment makes Silicon Valley an ideal workplace. B. Comment on the international dimension of the work done there. C. Read the comments and explain why living in Silicon Valley is a "double-edged sword".
Lesson 5: the most innovative place
a) The Silicon Valley is in a hot and sunny environment, which makes it perfect for companies to install their headquarters there. b) It is an international place because people come from all over the world to work there and it is the base for many international technology companies. c) Living in the Silicon Valley is a "double-edged sword" because the rent is high, the distances are large and it can be expensive.
Your Task
As a student, you have the opportunity to do an internship in a Silicon Valley company. Explain to your parents why that is a dream to you.
Lesson 6: A unique workplace
Read the document and complete Way 1 or Way 2
A. Read and find information about the new facebook headquarters. B. What are the pros and cons of this new place? C. Explain the expression "the surrounding area becomes foreign" (l.11)
Your Task
You want to be one of the first employees to live on the new Facebook campus. Write an email to convince them to choose you.
Homework
Watch the video and fill-out the auto-evaluation form
Lesson 9: Airbnb employee
The video is an interview. In the video, a woman interviews an employee of Airbnb. The employee says she was born in Belarus, and moved to Canada when she was very young. She then did her university studies in history at the University of Waterloo. After her graduation, she decided to do an internship at AirBnb in San Francisco. She liked it so much that she stayed at that job after the internship was complete.
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Chapter 4: California dream jobs
Axe: les univers professionnels, le monde du travail Question: Why is California so attractive to young workers?
Group work
In your group, study the document and make notes to explain it to another group.
Present the California dream job you have discovered to the class. Which job would you apply for? Why?
What job would you apply for? why?
I would apply to be an actor, because I would love to be a world-reknown celebrity. I would apply to work in a tech company, because I love anything to do with technology and I also enjoy working with other young people.
Homework
Traduis ces phrases en faisant attention aux quantifieurs. a) Beaucoup de gens ont entendu parler de la Silicon Valley mais peu de gens la visitent. b) Quelques ours vivent dans ce parc national. c) J'ai trouvé peu d'informations sur la faune et la flore de la Californie. d) J'ai passé quelques jours en Californie et j'y ai rencontré beaucoup de Français, mais aucun Américain !
Lesson 2: The call of the wild
1.
Watch video 1 and make notes. Watch video 2 and make notes.
2.
Homework
Your task: You are looking for a summer job. Write a short email to a possible employer to present your skills and experience.
Lesson 2: Applying for a summer job
Dear Mr., Ms., I would like to become a lifeguard in California. I heard you are looking for some new lifeguards. I am a good swimmer and I am fast. I have already done a job like this before and I loved it. I want to save people and I have very good eyesight, so I can easily see people who are in trouble in the water. I am waiting for your response, Cordially, -Jason
Lesson 2: Applying for a summer job
Hello Mr., Ms., I would like to apply to be a wilderness ranger at your national park. I believe that I have the qualities to do this job well. I am a strong person, so I can repair broken infrastructure. I love the calm aspect of this job, and I think that I would like being in nature surrounded by trees, rivers and animals. I am waiting to hear news from you, Cordially, Jason
Applying for a summer job
-I would like to apply for the job of lifeguard because.... -I know that I would be good at this job because.... -I have many good skills. For example, I am strong, determined, fast-thinking and attentive -I am able to stay calm in front of dangerous animals
Lesson 3: working at the aquarium
Questions 1) Read the documents. Imagine what may attract people to work at the Aquarium of the Bay. 2) Read the document titled "volunteers". Idenitfy its nature.
3) Read Jeff's cover letter and explain why he applies for that job. 4) Pick out adjectives that characterises Jeff. Explain why he would be a good candidate.
Lesson 3: Working at the aquarium
A. People are attracted to work at the aquarium because of the sharks and the cozy, calm environment. B. The nature of the text 'volunteers' is that it explains the job of the volunteers and tries to convince people to apply for the job. C. Jeff applies for the job because he likes marine wildlife. He studies marine microbial communities in university and he wants to continue his research. D. Jeff is engaged, curious, organized, passionate. He has a great capacity for work and he is eager to explore.
LessON 4: The ultimate dreamland?
a) Look at the film poster and read the texts. Pick out information about Emma Stone (jobs, film, award).
b) Listen to the interview. Pick out information about her story. c) Explain how these documents give a contrasting view of "becoming an actress in Hollywood".
Lesson 4: The Ultimate Dreamland
Today we discovered three documents: a movie poster, some tweets and a clip from an interview. The very famous Hollywood actress Emma Stone was the subject of these documents. In fact, Emma, despite being a world-famous actress who has earned many awards, actually had a very hard time getting to her current level. She struggled to get jobs, and spent a lot of time crying. Her mother helped her during the difficult times. She also worked normal jobs.
Homework
Question 4 on page 108
Lesson 5: the most innovative place in the world
Watch the video and read the testimonials.
Answer the questions. A. Explain how the natural environment makes Silicon Valley an ideal workplace. B. Comment on the international dimension of the work done there. C. Read the comments and explain why living in Silicon Valley is a "double-edged sword".
Lesson 5: the most innovative place
a) The Silicon Valley is in a hot and sunny environment, which makes it perfect for companies to install their headquarters there. b) It is an international place because people come from all over the world to work there and it is the base for many international technology companies. c) Living in the Silicon Valley is a "double-edged sword" because the rent is high, the distances are large and it can be expensive.
Your Task
As a student, you have the opportunity to do an internship in a Silicon Valley company. Explain to your parents why that is a dream to you.
Lesson 6: A unique workplace
Read the document and complete Way 1 or Way 2
A. Read and find information about the new facebook headquarters. B. What are the pros and cons of this new place? C. Explain the expression "the surrounding area becomes foreign" (l.11)
Your Task
You want to be one of the first employees to live on the new Facebook campus. Write an email to convince them to choose you.
Homework
Watch the video and fill-out the auto-evaluation form
Lesson 9: Airbnb employee
The video is an interview. In the video, a woman interviews an employee of Airbnb. The employee says she was born in Belarus, and moved to Canada when she was very young. She then did her university studies in history at the University of Waterloo. After her graduation, she decided to do an internship at AirBnb in San Francisco. She liked it so much that she stayed at that job after the internship was complete.