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1、Uint4II.Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM:Did you pick up the paper for me today?I really want to check the job vacancies.W:I know,its over there.Theres not much happen though.I had a look already.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q:What is the man looking for?2.ScriptM:You dont have enough e

2、xperience or qualifications for this role.What makes youbelieve you could handle the position?W:Pm a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job.My natural skills lie in this area,and Im confident that I could handle the challenge.Given a chance,I wouldprove myself.Q:What is the woman saying?3.Script

3、M:Could you help me with my resume?Jane said youre good with these things,andI really need someone to edit it.Its 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 cansee weve got some

4、 work to do!Q:Which of the following is true according to the conversation?4.ScriptM: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 inthe marketplace.I would feel proud to work for a company like this and

5、 tocontribute a great deal to its success.Q:Why does the woman apply for the job?5.ScriptW:Where do you see yourself in five years9 time?M:I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least.Im veryambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible.I dont wantto feel mi

6、serable on the first rung in five years9 time,watching everybody aboveme.Q:What does the man want in fie years?Keys:l.C 2.D3.A4.C5.BIII.Listening InTask 1:Tell me about yourself.ScriptM:Tell me a little about yourself.W:Tm from Guilin City.M:What brought you to the east coast?W:I came to Qingdao to

7、attend college.Im impressed by this citys dynamiceconomy.Tve come to love it so much that Ive decided to stay and work here.M:What work experience do you?W:I worked as an intern for a small shipping company.And my primaryresponsibilities were to maintain the companys ties with the existing customers

8、and try to find new cargo sources.M:And what did that experience teach you?W:I learned that communication skills are extremely important.The knowledge Iacquired from textbooks is indeed,but it is equally essential to be able topersuade a potential client t to trust you.M:How would your former employ

9、er describe you?W:He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to thecompany.He thanked me for my loyalty.He also appreciated my team as shownin my cooperation with my colleague.M:You seem very mature for your age.And I see from your resume that you are verygoal-oriente

10、d.W:Thank you.I believe Fve acquired many good qualities from my parents.They9remy role models.However,I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college.She was impressed by the latters dynamic economy.Now shi is being interviewed

11、fora job.She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company tomaintain the companys ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargosources.There she learned the importance of communication skills.She has realizedthat book knowledge is indeed necessary,but it is equally ess

12、ential to persuadepotential clients to trust her.Her former employer said her ability to find customerswas an asset to the company.He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit.Theinterviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented.And she believes thatshe has acquired many good qualities f

13、orm her parents,but still has a lot to learn.Task 2:A Work Qualification TestScriptMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin.AnAmerican applied for the same job.Quite by coincidence,the two amplifications,andwere asked to take the same test by the manager of the Hum

14、an Resource Department.Upon completion of the test,both men missed only one of the questions.The managerwent to Murphy and said,“Thank you for your interest,but weve decided to give theAmerican the job/9Bewildered by the managers decision,Murphy asked,“Why would you be doing that?We both got nine qu

15、estions correct.This being Ireland and me being Irish,I shouldget the jobThe manger answered calmly,“We have made our decisions based on the coirectanswers,but on the question you missed.Unconvinced and somewhat indignant,Murphy question,“And just how would oneincorrect answer be better than the oth

16、er?The managers maser took him by surprise,Simple,on QuestionNo.5,the Americanput down 1 dont know,and you put down Neither do I.”Keys:FTTTFTFor Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,rather than on the correct answers.2.By writing Neither do it see

17、ms that Murphy copied the American answer onthe test.Task3:A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScriptThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview.Dontpanic,they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation.Being prepared isalways the best policy.Here are so

18、me samples of questions and some advice on howto 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 hiringyou,what you have to offer,how you would handle this jib,etc.Often they

19、ask you to tell them about yourself.You can split your answer into two,theprofessional and the personal level.Both are important,and how you move from oneto the other depends on what you have to say.You can give a brief summary of yourlife,professional and personal,with less emphasis on the early pa

20、st,and moreemphasis on the present and the future.When asked“What are your weakness?”,dont say,I dont have any.Everyone hasweakness,and it takes something positive like,“I havent had a lot of exposure on theon-site work,but Im looking forward to being more involved in dealing withcustomers directly

21、and learning their needs.”Another common question is:What are your strengths?”You should customize youranswer to meet the position requirement.Keep in mind the things they asked for in theadvertisement.Tell them your strengths,but also show them how they how theywould apply to this job.To show how y

22、our strengths were valuable,use the Why,where,when,how to demonstrate and prove your strengths.1.What is the passage mainly concerned with?2.What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question,46Why shouldwe choose you?”?3.What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yours

23、elf?4.What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked,“What are yourweaknesses?5.What should you say when asked about your strong points?Kes:1C2.C3.B4.A5.DFor Reference“Why should we choose you?,Tell me about yourself.99,“What are yourweaknesses?”,and What are your strength?”IV.Speaking OutMO

24、DEL 1 Can you give me some tips about how to get agood 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 didnt seem to be interested in women.I thought aboutsuing then for sexual discrimination.John

25、:Im afraid it wont be much help.Have you looked at the want ads in thenewspaper?Susan:Ive been checking the want ads every day for a week,but I cant findanything interesting that Im qualified for.And the few that I have seen arevery low-paying.John:Then try the Internet.You can use a leaich engine t

26、o find a job site related toyour field.Susan:Good thinking!Thanks!I think ril look for something in electronicengineering.John:Hey,I just saw a job opening at a company called E-lech.It could be just thesort of thing you9 re looking for.Susan:Great,Ill try my luck there.John:Yeah,but if I remember,t

27、he deadline is this afternoon.Susan:This afternoon?Oh no!Id better get online quickly and see if I can submitmy resume by E-mail.John:Wait,have you updated your resume?Youd better include your workexperience from the IT company last summer.Susan:Dont worry.Its all set.Thanks,mate.John:Any time,Sue.N

28、ow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?B:What have you done so far?A:Fve asked a few friends and relatives for job information,but its 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 indust

29、ry seems to have been badly hit the economic recession,and not many companied came to the job market.As for those who did come,theyset a high standard for the candidates.B:To find more opportunities,you might as well look at the want ads in thenewspaper.A:Fve been checking the want ads regularly for

30、 months,and I cant find anythinggood that Im 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 jobsites related to your field.A:Good idea!I think Fil look for something in software development.B:I just found

31、 a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day.Itmight be just the sort of thing youre looking for.A:Great!ril take a chance on that.B:Remember to update your resume before you send it in.Itll be plus for you if youinclude your recent work experience at the IT company.A:Sure.Thanks.

32、M0DEL2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview?ScriptSusan: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 andd

33、irectly.Dont look too shy,nor should you sound too aggressive.Susan:Im not sure what kind of questions theyll ask.John:Theyll probably want to know a little about your work experience.Manycompanies dont wam a completely green hand.They dont want to spend timeand money on training.Susan:Fortunately,I

34、 gained some experience at ac IT company during the lastsummer holiday.John:They may also want to know something about your character.You see,abilityfor 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

35、.Susan:Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?John:Better not.Not unless they bring it up.Just use the first interview to sellyourself.Susan:Youre right.If they are interested in hiring me,there will be plenty ofchances to talk about money later.John:Right.And the more interested they are,the

36、 more theyll offer.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: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 dressappropriately.A:What do you mean by appropriately?B:Its often best to wear a suit.Some bosses dont like to se

37、e a candidate on a dirtyT-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 hairdyed red or yellow.A:Then,what about during the interview?B:You should speak politely but firmly.If you lo

38、ok too shy,they may suspect you arenot capable of dealing with a challenging task.A:Tm not sure what kind of questions they91 1 ask.B:Theyll probably want to know something about your work experience.Companiesusually dont want an entirely new hand.They dont want to spend time andmoney on training.A:

39、Fortunately,I gained some experience at a law of firm during the last summerholiday.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 companymay want to know something about your character.You see,team p

40、layers are oftenvalued 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:Thats true.You have to inquire about the possible salary level for a g

41、reen hand inadvance.If the salary you expect is reasonable,this shows that you know theprofessions well and will have a good impression on the interviewer.A:Oh,fve learned so much from you.A thousand thanks.M0DEL3 Our best bet is to recruit from the competition.ScriptHelen:Our company is starting fr

42、om scratch,so we dont have the expertise tocompete.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 giveemployees their freedom.Bill:Thats essential,especially in the computer industry.Often computer expertslike to work on the

43、ir own.Helen:We also dont believe that a right management system will work wonders forour company.Bill:Um.that uhilosophy will help you attract many worthwhile people.Helen:I remember your friend David Miller is the CEO of a management recruitmentagency.I hope hell help us start a recruitment drive.

44、Bill:Certainly.And its 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 batterthings.But can David help us pin them down?Bill:Sure,Helen!Thats why they call them headhunters.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:What can I do fo

45、r you?B:Im 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 howto allow people freedom.Only in this way can she give full play to the employees9ent

46、husiasm.A:Oh,thats essential for leader in many companies.What other qualities do youexpect 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 cant agree more.Is that all?B:Not yet.If she happens to have a wide netwo

47、rk of business connections,itll be agreat assert to the company.A：I see.Well 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 its a good time forhead-hunting.B:Good.Thats why they call you he

48、adhunters.V.Lefs TalkScriptGood afternoon,everyone.The universitys Career Office asked me to give a talk onthe topic of how to prepare for job interviews.This is probably the most importantaspect in securing a job.Here are some tips I believe to be useful.First,do some research are.Once you have thi

49、s information,make a list of what skillsor knowledge you have that would be valuable to them.You cannot sell yourself tothem if you dont know what it is you are selling.The next thing to consider is your physical appearance.You have to dress right for jobinterviews.Dont wear anything too flashy;bein

50、g neat and clean is more importantthan 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,itmight be best not to wear one,unless the job requires you to dress this way.The lastthing you