大二综合英语教学资料：alertness1.pptVIP

Discussion Starters: Name someone who demonstrates awareness of the surroundings and who quickly responds to others’ needs. When did you make a careless mistake because you were not alert to facts, figures, or other details? When has alertness helped you avoid a mistake? Have you been tempted to cut corners or skip safety measures? What motivates you to maintain safety standards? How does alertness help your company provide good customer service? How does alertness promote teamwork and cooperation? Discussion Starters: 6. How do you feel when you enter a store and the employees ignore you? 7. Name one thing you can do this week to practice alertness at work. 8. Who would be affected if you were injured or killed in a car crash? How does your answer influence your driving habits? 9. Can you name at least two or more ways you can drive safely? 10. How has someone demonstrated alertness recently? What did that person do? What were the benefits? Express your appreciation at the next opportunity. * * * * * * Andre Breton (Feb. 19m 1896-Sept. 28, 1966) is the French writer and founder of surrealism, a cultural movement in the 1920s. He wrote the “Surrealist Manifesto” in 1924. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness Alertness is being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses. What IsAlertness? Alertness is not just seeing what is happening, but it is going one step further. It is taking steps to correct the problems, and respond correctly when we see a problem. Respond to Needs Alertness to surrounding circumstances gives you warning of approaching dangers and notice of emerging opportunities. Peripheral Vision Alertness refers to theawareness of circumstances beyond your immediate focus. It requires constant awareness and disciplined preparation. “To see, to hear, means nothing. To recognize (or not recognize) means everything.” — Andrè Bret