视听说III原文和答案解析Unit6

1、* *VLSB3Unit 6II. 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. There s not much happen though. I had a lookalready.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?2. ScriptM: Yo

2、u don t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes youbelieve you could handle the position?W: I m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, andIm confidentthatI couldhandlethechallenge.Givena chance,I wouldprovemyself.Q: What is the wo

3、man saying?3. ScriptM: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you re good with these things, and Ireally 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 chronologic

4、al order. I can seewe ve got some 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 in the marketplace. I would fe

5、el proud to work for a company like this and to contributea great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?5. ScriptW: Where do you see yourself in five years time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. Im very ambitiousandwantto climbup thecareer ladd

6、eras fast as possible.I don t wantto feelmiserable on the first rung in five yearsQ: What does the man want in fie years? time, watching everybody above me.Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Tips for job interviewsA: After listening to the career officers talk, I ve now realizes the

7、importance of gettingprepared for an interview.B: Quite true. First of all, we should never be late for an interview. If youre not punctual,they ll suspect that youll be late for work in future.A: Before going tothe interview, we had better pay attention to our dress. We mustlook professional withou

8、t overdoing it. Careless clothes will lead them into thinkingthat you re likely to do your job carelessly.B: During the interview, it is important to look confident without being too pushy. It snecessary to maintain eye contact. This shows your interest in the conversation, and* *helps to maintain t

9、he communication between you and the interviewer.A: Many employers attach importance to the education youve received. We need tohighlight those courses especially valuable to the company.B: Book knowledge is not enough. We must show them we have practical experience inthe field. Tell them about our

10、internship, and emphasize the skills that are useful inthe job we re seeking.A: How clever you are! These days many students want to tell the prospective employer that they have a good command of English and have obtained a College English Test Band 4 Certificate.B: They re also eager to tell interv

11、iewer about their computer skills with PowerPoint,officeautomation,and so on. Studentsfromnon-keyuniversitiesespeciallyneedcertificates to shoe theyve acquired those skills before they can hope to competeagainst students from prestigious universities.A:Characterisconsideredanimportantfactorincontemp

12、orarysociety,whereteamwork is a must.B: But too many students are saying more or less the same thing. If everybody says,“Im warm-heartedandcooperative,getalongwellwithmyclassmates,andhavegood team spirit,” the boss will soon get fed up.A: Perhaps we should let the work we ve done shoe our character.

13、B: Righton. Participationis important.If youcan showthemyou re an importantofficial of the Student Union of the university or the department, or youve organizeda singing competition and won an award, obviously youre a good team player.Key: 1. T2. F3. T4. T5. F6. T7. T* *Task 2 Are you ready for a ph

14、one interviewScript and keyNowadays, many employers use telephone interviews to screen candidates in orderto narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They arealsousedas a waytominimizetheexpensesinvolvedin interviewingout-of-towncandidates.While you're job-sear

15、ching, it's important to be prepared for a phone interview on amoment's notice. You never know when a recruiter might call. So, you'd better take alook at the following phone interview tips.Before the interview, you should get well-prepared. For example, you can compile alist of your bac

16、kground and skills, your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list ofanswers to typical phone interview questions You need to keep your resume on the topof your desk or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it's at your fingertips when youneedto answerquestions.Also, youshouldhavea penandpape

17、rhandyfornotetaking.It'shelpfultopracticeinterviewing.You canrehearseanswerstothosetypicalquestionsyoumightbeasked.Havea friendorfamilymemberconducta mockinterview and tape record it, so you can see how you sound over the phone. In this way,you'll be able to hear your "ums" and &qu

18、ot;uhs" and "OKs", and you can practice reducingthem from your conversational speech.During the phone interview, try to smile. Smiling will project a positive image to thelistener and will change the tone of your voice. Over the phone, you must speak slowly,clearlyandpolitely.You shou

19、lduse theinterviewer'stitle(Mr. or Ms. andtheirlast* *name), and remember to only use a first name if they ask you to. It is essential not tointerrupt the interviewer. On your part, you should try to give answers that are shortand to the point.Finally, remember your goal is to set up a face-to-f

20、ace interview. After you thank theinterviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.Questions and key1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of screening candidates on the phone?B) To test candidates' psychological stability when thcy speak on the phone.2. Whatcanyouinfe

21、rfromthespeaker'srecommendationofcompilinga listofinformation about yourself.C) Without it, you may become disorganized while being interviewed3. What does the speaker say about your resume?C) Put it near the phone.4. According to the speaker, why should you conduct a simulated interview?A) To r

22、educe unnecessary words in an interview.5. Which of the following is suggested when you address the interviewer on the phone?D) All of the above.Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScript and keyYour resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to getyou a job inte

23、rview. 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 getit right firs time. Here re some suggestions that may be of use in preparing a resume.* *First, use a design that demands attention. Employers d

24、ont have time to read througheach of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design ofyour resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized andrelevant.Itshouldemphasizedthemostimportantandrelevantpointsaboutyourexperience, skills and education.Se

25、cond,putimportantinformationfirst. Listimportantinformationatthebeginningofyourjob descriptions.Putstatementsin yourresumeinorderofimportanceandrelevancetothe jobyou want.Apowerfulstatementwithexactnumbers influences every statement that follows.Third, target the job. You will have more success if y

26、ou adjust your resume and coverletter forthespecificskillsanotherjob.Inotherwords,you needto “re-package”yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the jobdescription.It is notdishonestto“ re-package ” yourself.You are simplypressingyourself and your skills in the

27、 best light for a particular employer. This will help you toget more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range o jobs.1. Why does the speaker say the resume is important?2. Which of the following will NOT be regarded as a feature of good resume?3. Where should you put the important informa

28、tion in your job descriptions according to the passage?4. 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* *IV. Speaking OutMODEL1Canyougivemesometipsabouthowtogetagood job?Susan: John, can you give me

29、 some tips about how to get a good job?John:Did you go to the job fairsand meet with companies?Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn t seem to be interested in women.I thought aboutsuing then for sexual discrimination.John:Im afraidit won t be much help.Have youlookedat the wantads in thenewspaper?Susan

30、 : Ive been checking the want ads every day for a week, butI can t find anythinginterestingthatI mqualifiedfor.AndthefewthatI haveseenareverylow-paying.John:Then try the Internet.You can use a search engine to find a job site related toyour field.Susan: Good thinking! Thanks! I think Ill look for so

31、mething in electronic engineering.John:Hey, I just saw a job openingat a company called E-Tech. It could be just thesort of thing youre 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! Id better get online qu

32、ickly and see ifI can submit myresume by E-mail.John: Wait, have you updated your resume?You d better include your work experiencefrom the IT company last summer.Susan: Don t worry. It s all set. Thanks, mate.* *John:Any time, Sue.MODEL2Do you have any tips for a successful interview?ScriptSusan: Jo

33、hn, 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 contactand answer all questions politely anddirectly.Don t look too shy, nor should you sound too aggressive

34、.Susan: Im not sure what kind of questions theyll ask.John:They llprobablywanttoknowa littleaboutyourworkexperience.Manycompanies dont want a completely green hand. They don t want to spend timeand money on training.Susan: Fortunately,I gained some experience at an IT companyduring the last summerho

35、liday.John:They may also want to know something about your character. You see,ability forteamwork 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:Bet

36、ter 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 totalk about money later.John:Right. And the more interested they are, the more theyll offer.* *MODEL3Our best bet is to recru

37、it from the competition.ScriptHelen:Ourcompany is startingfromscratch,so we don t have theexpertisetocompete.Bill:Thenour best bet is to recruit from the competition.Helen:Weneed managers whoknowhowto be strong, yet knowhow togiveemployees their freedom.Bill:That s essential, especially in the compu

38、ter industry. Often computer experts liketo work on their own.Helen:We also don t believe that a right management system will work wondersforour 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 recruitm

39、entagency. 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 batterthings. Butcan David help us pin them down?Bill:Sure, Helen! That s why they

40、call them headhunters.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 payattention to your appearance. You have to dressappropriately.* *A: What do you mean by appropriately?B: It s often best to wear a suit. Some bosses d

41、ont like to see 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 hair dyed red or yellow.A: Then, what about during the interview?B: You should speak polite

42、ly but firmly. If you look too shy, they may suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging task.A: Im not sure what kind of questions theyll ask.B: They ll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companiesusually dont want an entirely new hand. They dont want to spend

43、 time and moneyon 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 companymay want to know somethi

44、ng about your character. You see, team players 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: That s true. You have to i

45、nquire about the possible salary level for a green hand inadvance. 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.V. Let s TalkScriptVoice-over:T-Mobil

46、e is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telecom, the giant German telephonecompany.T-Mobileis theirglobalmobilephoneoperation.Ninehundredpeople work at the company's call centre in Greenock, which was set up onlyfive years ago; 760 of them are employed in handling customer calls and theyare managedby70 te

47、ammanagersand10 operations managers.In alarge-scaleoperationlike this, theroleofrecruitmentandtrainingistheresponsibility of a dedicated on-site human resources department.Woman:We have a training team, headed up by two leading advisers and supportedby a number of customer-facing advisers who've

48、 been moved into the role oftraining. The theory behind is, these are the people who are doing the job, arein the best place to train that job to other people.On-screen text: Helen Young, Human Resources AdviserHelen:Our recruitment is divided into two main sections. We have a CSA recruitment:Custom

49、er Service Adviser, and we also have all the other recruitment. It's crucialto us that we get the right people for the job, absolutely crucial, and we dowhatever possible to ensure that people have realistic expectations of the jobbefore they, before they're made an offer.Helen:In the initia

50、lstagesthey'd begivena telephone interviewwhich wouldlastsomewhereintheregion of15 minutes.Followingthat,they'dbeinvitedtocome on-site. They'd have a tour of the centre. They then get, if you like, an* *opportunity to try us on for size. They get to see the role, they get to see how itfe

51、els, feel the culture of the company and if they're still happy at that stage andwant to apply, then they need to do so formally. They would then complete anapplicationformandbebroughton-sitefora two-hourassessment.Theassessment consists of a role-play, which looks at their customer service abilityandacompetencyinterview.Weneedpeoplewhohavetheabilitytocommunicate well and deliver the customer service that we want to deliver. Wehave a full age range of employees coming from various different backg