Unit 3,Unit 3 The secret of success,Task,Finding the recipe for success,When is announcement made?,It is made when we want to make something publicly known. An announcement can made by an official figure or a private individual.,Skills building 1: listening to announcements,What is usually included in an announcement?,An announcement can either be spoken or written. It should include why the announcement is being made and the main details. This differs according to the situation, but often includes what is occurring and the reason behind it, where and when an event will take place, who can or will take part in it and how to do so.,What should we pay special attention to when we listen to an announcement?,It depends on what is being announced, but we should pay special attention to the purpose, the names of the main parties involved, the time, the address, the phone numbers and any other important information.,When listening to an announcement, you need to listen for important content or details such as what the announcement is about and its purpose. The content will include facts that you will have to listen for, such as:,dates/times places names address(including e-mail addresses) telephone numbers websites schedules instructions,Think and talk If you are asked to listen to an announcement for a speech competition, what information do you think the announcement will include? What information should you focus on when listening to the announcement?,Step 1: taking notes about a speech competition,You hear an announcement for a speech competition that you want to enter. Listen to the announcement and take notes in the book.,Mountain View,downloaded,address,poem,two minutes,story,Europe,B. Your friend Bill wants to know how to apply, so he called the competition head office to ask. Listen to the conversation and write down the answers to Bills questions below.,When do I have to send in the application form?How many people will be chosen to take part?,By 15 May.,100 people.,3. How will they be informed?4. When will they be informed?,By e-mail.,Before 1 June.,C. Read the text “success” and find out tips for being successful.,Be optimistic. 2. Be motivated. 3. Be creative. 4. Read to learn from successful people. 5. Keep practicing. 6. Look people in the eye and be honest.,Tips for being successful,Think and discuss If you have a problem or are in trouble, who do you turn to and ask for advice? Why do you turn to him or her for help? Do you think you can make the most of their advice? If you do not agree with their advice, what will you do?,Skills building 2: responding to advice,Find out the three tips when responding to advice.,Use active listening,Ask questions to clarify what you have heard,Express thanks,Review what you should do if you want to enter the speech competition. What problems you were selected to take part in the competition.,Step 2: responding to advice about the speech competition,Discuss the following questions: How would you apply for the speech competition? What are you required to do at the competition?,Look at a sample dialogue:,S: Hello, sir. Id like very much to take part in the speech competition. Could you give me some advice? T: Sure.,S: I want to choose a poem. But I dont know how. T: You can read some poetry books or look on the internet. There are a great many good poems there. S: Thank you, sir. Which story should I write about?,T: Thats a good question. Youd better choose something interesting that happened in your life. S: You mean the real thing in my life? T: Thats it. Real experience brings about real feelings. People tend to be easily touched by this kind of stories.,S: Thanks a lot. Now I know what to write about. How much practice do I need? T: A lot. Its useful to practice in front of a mirror or record your voice. You can listen to it and improve yourself. S: I do feel a bit nervous when thinking about the speech competition. How can I overcome my nerves?,T: Take it easy. Stay calm. You may take deep breathing exercises before your speech. When you come to the stage, you may just look at one point of the audience. Just look at those who smile to you. S: Oh, I see. Thats very kind of you. But I still dont know how to act on stage.,T: You should choose your clothes carefully. Your speech not your clothes will catch the audiences eyes. You should be confident, stand up straight and most important of all, be natural. Whatever you say or do should be natural. Just open your mouth and act as usual. Its easy to do. Remember, this is the key to success.,S: Thank you so much. You are very experienced . Now I am very confident. Any other advice? T: Oh, listen carefully to the instructions. Go to the stage when it is your turn. Dont miss it. S: OK. Thank you. Bye! T: Bye!,Act out the sample dialogue first and then make up your own ones to act out in class.,It is important to make a plan if you want to be successful. This will help you focus on what you want and how you think you can achieve it. When writing a plan for yourself, it is important to think about different things, including:,