新视野大学英语视听说教程第3册答案（全） - 图文

would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the ―Why, where, when, how‖ to demonstrate and prove your strengths.

16. What is the passage mainly concerned with?

17. What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, ―Why should we choose you?‖?

18. What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?

19. What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, ―What are your weaknesses?‖

20. What should you say when asked about your strong points?

Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.D

For Reference

―Why should we choose you?‖, ―Tell me about yourself.‖, ―What are your weaknesses?‖, and ―What are your strength?‖

IV. Speaking Out

MODEL 1 Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?

Susan: John, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job? John: Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?

Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn‘t seem to be interested in women. I thought about suing then for sexual discrimination. John: I‘m afraid it won‘t be much help. Have you looked at the want ads in the newspaper? Susan: I‘ve been checking the want ads every day for a week, but I can‘t find anything interesting that I‘m qualified for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying.

John: Then try the Internet. You can use a search engine to find a job site related to your field. Susan: Good thinking! Thanks! I think I‘ll look for something in electronic

engineering.

John: Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the

sort of thing you‘re looking for.

Susan: Great, I‘ll try my luck there.

John: Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon.

Susan: This afternoon? Oh no! I‘d better get online quickly and see if I can submit my resume by E-mail. John: Wait, have you updated your resume? You‘d better include your work

experience from the IT company last summer.

Susan: Don‘t worry. It‘s all set. Thanks, mate. John: Any time, Sue.

Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG

A: Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job? B: What have you done so far?

A: I‘ve asked a few friends and relatives for job information, but it‘s not of much use. B: That method is out of date. You should go to the job fair and meet wit companies. A: Yes, I did. But IT industry seems to have been badly hit the economic recession, and not many companied came to the job market. As for those who did come, they set a high standard for the candidates.

B: To find more opportunities, you might as well look at the want ads in the newspaper.

A: I‘ve been checking the want ads regularly for months, and I can‘t find anything good that I‘m qualifies for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying. B: On the Internet you can find more job ads. You can use a search engine to find job sites related to your field. A: Good idea! I think I‘ll look for something in software development. B: I just found a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day. It might be just the sort of thing you‘re looking for. A: Great! I‘ll take a chance on that. B: Remember to update your resume before you send it in. It‘ll be plus for you if you include your recent work experience at the IT company. A: Sure. Thanks.

MODEL2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview? Script

Susan: John, do you have any tips for a successful interview? John: Well, first of all, you need to dress professionally. Susan: Oh, what about during the interview?

John: Ok, be sure to maintain good eye contact and answer all questions politely and

directly. Don‘t look too shy, nor should you sound too aggressive. Susan: I‘m not sure what kind of questions they‘ll ask.

John: They‘ll probably want to know a little about your work experience. Many companies don‘t want a completely green hand. They don‘t want to spend time and money on training.

Susan: Fortunately, I gained some experience at an IT company during the last

summer holiday.

John: They may also want to know something about your character. You see, ability for teamwork is usually valued. Susan: What kind of questions should I ask them?

John: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company. Susan: Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?

John: Better not. Not unless they bring it up. Just use the first interview to sell yourself.

Susan: You‘re right. If they are interested in hiring me, there will be plenty of chances to talk about money later. John: Right. And the more interested they are, the more they‘ll offer.

Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG

A: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview? B: Well, first of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress appropriately.

A: What do you mean by appropriately? B: It‘s often best to wear a suit. Some bosses don‘t like to see a candidate on a dirty T-shirt and jeans.

A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in work. B: Right on. Also, many employers are unwilling to hire a young man with his hair dyed red or yellow. A: Then, what about during the interview? B: You should speak politely but firmly. If you look too shy, they may suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging task. A: I‘m not sure what kind of questions they‘ll ask.

B: They‘ll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companies usually don‘t want an entirely new hand. They don‘t want to spend time and money on training. A: Fortunately, I gained some experience at a law of firm during the last summer holiday. I worked as an intern to provide free legal advice for those who need it. B: Oh. I see, this is what they called ―legal assistance to the needy‖. Also, a company may want to know something about your character. You see, team players are often valued above all others.

A: What kind of questions should I ask them?

B: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company. A: I hear that many companies asked the candidates what salary they expect.

B: That‘s true. You have to inquire about the possible salary level for a green hand in advance. If the salary you expect is reasonable, this shows that you know the professions well and will have a good impression on the interviewer.

A: Oh, I‘ve learned so much from you. A thousand thanks.

MODEL3 Our best bet is to recruit from the competition. Script

Helen: Our company is starting from scratch, so we don‘t have the expertise to compete. Bill: Then our best bet is to recruit from the competition. Helen: We need managers who know how to be strong, yet know how to give employees their freedom. Bill: That‘s essential, especially in the computer industry. Often computer experts like to work on their own. Helen: We also don‘t believe that a right management system will work wonders for our company. Bill: Um…that philosophy will help you attract many worthwhile people. Helen: I remember your friend David Miller is the CEO of a management recruitment agency. I hope he‘ll help us start a recruitment drive. Bill: Certainly. And it‘s a good time, too. A number of firms have been downsizing. Helen: Good. So lots of capable people out there are interested in bigger and batter things. But can David help us pin them down? Bill: Sure, Helen! That‘s why they call them headhunters.

Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: What can I do for you? B: I‘m looking for a public relations manager at our advertising company. A: Do you have any specific requirement for such a manager? B: Well, first of all, she must be a good leader, who know to be strong, yet knows how to allow people freedom. Only in this way can she give full play to the employees‘ enthusiasm.

A: Oh, that‘s essential for leader in many companies. What other qualities do you expect of the manager?

B: She must be skilled in interpersonal communications. You see, without such skill, one can hardly get a job well done. A: I can‘t agree more. Is that all?

B: Not yet. If she happens to have a wide network of business connections, it‘ll be a great assert to the company.

A: I see. We‘ll try our best to find one who meets your requirements. B: Do you think you can pin one down quickly?

A: Probably. You see, a number of firms have been downsizing. So it‘s a good time for

head-hunting.

B: Good. That‘s why they call you headhunters.

V. Let’s Talk

Script

Good afternoon, everyone. The university‘s Career Office asked me to give a talk on the topic of how to prepare for job interviews. This is probably the most important aspect in securing a job. Here are some tips I believe to be useful.

First, do some research are. Once you have this information, make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don‘t know what it is you are selling.

The next thing to consider is your physical appearance. You have to dress right for job interviews. Don‘t wear anything too flashy; being neat and clean is more important than wearing the latest fashion. The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. Also, it is important that you feel comfortable. If you are not comfortable with a tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job requires you to dress this way. The last thing you want is to be worried about your appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous, and you will quickly lose confidence. Mover over, you have to work out what you need to take with you: A copy of your CV, originals and copies of your qualification paper, copies of reference, samples of your work, if applicable, and anything else that they may want to see. Again, make sure everything is well organized and neatly presented. Don‘t take a pile of paperwork that you have to sift through for ten minutes to find something. That will give them the impression that you are disorganized. If you are well prepared, you‘re likely to have good luck. Things to Do More Details 1. Do some research on the Find out what products it makes, who company. its customers are, and what its objective Tip1 2. Make a list of what skills or is. knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. ⑴ Dress right. Don‘t wear anything too flashy; neat and clean are more Take care over your physical important than the latest fashion. Tip2 appearance. ⑵ Feel comfortable. Being worried about your appearance during the interview will make you nervous and you will quickly lose confidence. ⑴ Prepare a copy of your resume,