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Unit 10 I'm going to be a basketball player. 文化背景知识介绍 广东省教育厅教研室 1. There are many different types of occupations in the U.S. As technology changes more new jobs will be created, so there will be jobs in the future, which are very different from the jobs that exist now. Some of the largest growth areas for jobs in America are in computers, health care or special needs teaching. 2. Students in the U.S. will often take a test to help them determine how their interests match certain careers. They then meet with school counselors to help them choose the best university to achieve their career goals. For most positions, the minimum degree is a bachelor degree. However, many Americans continue to study and obtain graduate degrees (such as a master degree) on a part-time or full-time basis. Acquiring professional certificates and licenses is also common. In addition to studying on site, more Americans are choosing to study online due to the flexibility studying online provides. 3. In some cultures there are times other than New Year's Day when people decide to make changes in their lives. Sometimes a birthday, a religious holiday or a folk festival marks a new beginning. Ask students what times of the year people make new beginnings in their culture. Contrast this with the making of resolutions at New Year in American and European cultures. (责任编辑：admin) |