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are both very controlling and verbally abusive to me and to our daughter. I'm concernend about this. He forced my daughter to call his wife mommy. I am really tired of their unkind visits. I don't know what to do. If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful. Thanks. Answer (by a woman psychiatrist):
Hi, Diana. It's obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits. I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what she feels the problems are. If she says it is all these problems as you have stated above, I would try to talk to yout ex about her problems. I'll try to stick to what your daughter feels to be the problems and hope he will help your daughter do better at school.
If he is not responsive, then I'll take your daughter for counseling to help her.
You can't make others do things that are right for your child, not even the father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your daughter. Also, you should speng quality time with her and allow her to vent her feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high. When a child fails a grade, they will feel bad. Good Luck!
Questions and key
1. What does Diana think aobut the visits by her ex and his wife to her daughter?
2. What has happened to the daughter's studies?
3. What does the psychiatrist advise the woman to do first? 4. What will the psychiatrist do to Diana's ex-husband?
5. What is NOT advised by the psychiatrist for Diana to do? 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C
II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies.
W: I know, it’s over there. There’s not much happen though. I had a look already. Maybe you should look on the Net instead.
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Q: What is the man looking for?
2. Script
M: You don’t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?
W: I’m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I’m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself. Q: What is the woman saying?
3. Script
M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you’re good with these things, and I really need someone to edit it. It’s way too long.
W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we’ve got some work to do!
Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?
4. Script
M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?
W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success. Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?
5. Script
W: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I’m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don’t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years’ time, watching everybody above me. Q: What does the man want in fie years?
Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.B
III. Listening In
Task 2: Are you ready for a phone interview?
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Script
Nowadays, many employers use telephone interviews to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as a way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates.
While you are job-searching, it's important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moment's notice. You never know when a recuriter might call. So, you'd better take a look at the following phone interview tips. Before the interview, you should get well-prepared. For example, you can compile a list of your background and skills, your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list of answers to typical phone interview questions. You need to keep your resume on the top of your desk or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions. Also, you should have a pen and paper handy for note taking.
It's helpful to practice interviewing. You can rehearse answers to those typical questions you might be asked. Have a friend or family member conduct a mock interview and tape record it, so you can see how you sound over the phone. In this way, you'll be able to hear your \and \speech.
During the phone interview, try to smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice. Over the phone, you must speak slowly, clearly and poitely. You should use the inerviewer's titile (Mr or Ms and their last name), and remember to only use a first name if they ask you do. It is essential not to interrupt the interviewer. On your part, you should try to give answers that are short and to the point.
Fianlly, remember your goal is to set up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.
Questions and key
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of screening candidates on the phone?
2. What can you infer from the speaker's recommendation of compliing a list of information about yourself?
3. What does the speaker say about your resume? 4. According to the speaker, why should you conduct a simulated interview? 5. Which of the following is suggested when you address the interviewer on the phone?
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D
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Task 3:Do you know how to write a resume? Script
Your resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. And as “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”, you‘d better get it right firs time. Here’re some suggestions that may be of use in preparing a resume. First, use a design that demands attention. Employers don’t have time to read through each of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design of your resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized and relevant. It should emphasized the most important and relevant points about your experience, skills and education.
Second, put important information first. List important information at the beginning of your job descriptions. Put statements in your resume in order of importance and relevance to the job you want. A powerful statement with exact numbers influences every statement that follows. Third, target the job. You will have more success if you adjust your resume and cover letter for the specific skills another job. In other words, you need to “re-package” yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the job description. It is not dishonest to “re-package” yourself. You are simply pressing yourself and your skills in the best light for a particular employer. This will help you to get more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range o jobs.
6. Why does the speaker say the resume is important?
7. According to the passage, why should you emphasize the most important point about yourself? 8. Where should you put the important information in your job descriptions according to the passage?
9. How many resumes would the speaker advise you to write if you applied for three jobs?
5. What is the passage mainly about?
Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B
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VI. Further Listening and Speaking
Task 3: A Guide to a Successful Job Interview
Script
There are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don’t panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.
Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.
Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.
When asked “What are your weakness?”, don’t say, “I don’t have any.” Everyone has weakness, and it takes something positive like, “I haven’t had a lot of exposure on the on-site work, but I’m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.”
Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” You should customize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.
6. What is the passage mainly concerned with?
7. What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why should we choose you?”?
8. What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself? 9. What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, “What are your weaknesses?”
10.What should you say when asked about your strong points?
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