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...