Unit 1 Blue-Collar WorkersObjectives：1.read an article about the demand for blue—collar workers；2.enlarge your vocabulary relating to personal qualities；3.gain some ideas of what the top 9 blue-collar jobs are；4.get some tips about modal verbs in English；5.learn how to read and write a thank-you letter。Focuses：1.Vocabulary： (omitted) 2.Speaking： Talk about the ideas of an ideal job based on the following questions。3.Grammar: Modal verb in English4.Practical writing： How to write a thank—you letter。Outline：Period 1: Warm-up Discussion; study of words and expressions in Text APeriod 2： Discussion of Text APeriod 3： Comprehensive ExercisesPeriod 4: Grammar Tips； Active Words and Vocabulary CheckPeriod 5： Discussion of Text B and the follow-up ComprehensionPeriod 6: Practical WritingPeriod 7: Starting Out & In—class Activities （ Practical Listening and Speaking Course)Period 8： Cultural Notes ＆ After—class Activities (Practical Listening and Speaking Course)Methods： (1) Practice speaking and listening(2) Discussion(3) Presentation and role play（4) ExercisesTeaching Procedures Period 1:Step 1。 Warm-up Discussion （5 minutes)Questions:1。 Do you like blue—collar jobs?Hint ： I like blue-collar jobs because: the demand is huge ； we can get professional training and technical knowledge； and the salary is good。2。 What will be your favorite blue-collar job and why？Hint： My favorite blue-collar job is that of a gardener, because I can work outdoors and enjoy the fresh air； and I can keep fit and get good pay。Step 2. Background Information (10 minutes）Tell something about different types of WorkersA blue-collar worker is a member of the working class who performs manual labor 。 Blue-collar work may...
