A R _ Useful Expressions 1Useful Expressions 1. 模模拟拟面面试试mock interview2. 采取采取进进一步行一步行动动follow up3. 在某人手中，为某人所拥有在某人手中，为某人所拥有in ones hands4. 亲亲手送交的手送交的hand-delivered5. 可能的客户可能的客户prospective customersA R _ Useful Expressions 26. 在我看来在我看来as I see it7. 俗俗话说话说(as) the saying goes8. 极有可能极有可能the odds are good that9. 一生中一生中仅仅有一次的有一次的经历经历a once-in-a-lifetime experience 10. 事先做好准备事先做好准备do ones homeworkA R _ Useful Expressions 311. 努力争取，追求努力争取，追求go after12. 交交换场换场地地switch sides13. 发扬长处发扬长处develop ones strengths14. 尝试尝试take/have a crack (at)15. 奇迹中的奇迹奇迹中的奇迹miracle of miraclesA R _ Useful Expressions 416. 实现你的目标实现你的目标accomplish your goals17. 改改变现变现状状或或观观点；点； 产产生生影响影响 make a difference18. 大约大约in the neighborhood of 19. 做梦也想不到的做梦也想不到的 beyond ones/anyones wildest dreams20. 从从的的观观点来看点来看from ones/the standpoint (of)A R _ Sentence Translation 11. When a recent college graduate came into my office not too long ago looking for a sales job, I asked him what he had done to prepare for the interview.不久前一个新近毕业的大学生到我办公室来谋求一份不久前一个新近毕业的大学生到我办公室来谋求一份销售工作。我问他为这次面试做过哪些准备。销售工作。我问他为这次面试做过哪些准备。Sentence Translation 2. When I graduated from college, the odds were good that I would have the same job for the rest of my life. And thats how it worked out. But getting hired is no longer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.我大学毕业时，极有可能终身从事同一个工作。当时情况我大学毕业时，极有可能终身从事同一个工作。当时情况也的确如此。但如今已不再是一生被聘去做一个工作了。也的确如此。但如今已不再是一生被聘去做一个工作了。A R _ Sentence Translation 23. Dont ever let anyone tell you that you cant accomplish your goals. Who says youre not tougher, harder working and more able than your competition? You see, a goal is a dream with a deadline: in writing, measurable, identifiable, attainable.别听旁人说你不能实现自己的目标。谁说你不比你的别听旁人说你不能实现自己的目标。谁说你不比你的竞争对手更坚强、更努力、更能干？要知道，所谓目竞争对手更坚强、更努力、更能干？要知道，所谓目标就是有最后限期的梦想：写成文字，可测量，可确标就是有最后限期的梦想：写成文字，可测量，可确认，可实现。认，可实现。A R _ Sentence Translation 34. But clenched teeth, decision tearing my bowels, were not enough; there was no money, no money, my mother said it, said it until I felt as if every scrap of food I ate was wrenched off my fathers body.可是，咬牙切齿痛下决心是无济于事的；家里没钱，可是，咬牙切齿痛下决心是无济于事的；家里没钱，根本没钱，母亲说的，整天这么说，让我觉得自己吃根本没钱，母亲说的，整天这么说，让我觉得自己吃的每一小口东西仿佛都是从父亲身上撕下来的。的每一小口东西仿佛都是从父亲身上撕下来的。A R _ Sentence Translation 45. 在我看来，这些正是关键之所在。准备去赢。永不中断在我看来，这些正是关键之所在。准备去赢。永不中断 学习。相信自己，哪怕没人相信你。想方设法显得与众学习。相信自己，哪怕没人相信你。想方设法显得与众 不同。然后就出发，在雪地上留下你自己的足迹。不同。然后就出发，在雪地上留下你自己的足迹。From my standpoint, thats what its all about. Prepare to win. Never stop learning. Believe in yourself, even when no one else does. Find a way to make a difference. Then go out and make your own tracks in the snow. A R _ Sentence Translation 56. 我们穿过大理石庭院，走上正中雕有蟠龙的台阶，来到我们穿过大理石庭院，走上正中雕有蟠龙的台阶，来到 前厅，看见精致的雕梁画栋，丹漆柱子，还有高高大大前厅，看见精致的雕梁画栋，丹漆柱子，还有高高大大 的灯台。青石地面上铺着软木垫。的灯台。青石地面上铺着软木垫。We crossed the marble courtyard, walked up the steps with their carved dragons coiling in the middle, into an entrance hall, with painted beams and intricate painted ceiling, red lacquered pillars, huge lamps. There was cork matting on the stone floor.A R _ Sentence Translation 67. 哈内德先生高高瘦瘦，小小的秃脑袋，尖尖的下巴，那哈内德先生高高瘦瘦，小小的秃脑袋，尖尖的下巴，那 副眼镜奇大。我一下子害怕得哆嗦起来。他的脑袋就像副眼镜奇大。我一下子害怕得哆嗦起来。他的脑袋就像 是山顶上的庙宇，就像北海公园山上的白塔是山顶上的庙宇，就像北海公园山上的白塔。Mr. Harned was very tall, thin, with a small bald head, a long chin, enormous glasses. I immediately began to quiver with fright. His head was like a temple on top of a mountain, like the white pagoda on the hill in the North Sea Park.A R _ Listening and Speaking1Listening Comprehension Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S9 to S11 you are required to fill in missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.A R _ Listening and Speaking2 At least 5.59 million students will graduate from colleges this year, 13 percent more than last year, the Ministry of Education has said. They face pressure in the job market as about 700,000 graduates, who could not find work last year will with them for employment, the Peoples Daily website has the minister of human resources and social security, as saying.unprecedented_compete_quoted_A R _ Listening and Speaking3 But this could mean a windfall of graduates in areas and small towns. About 20,000 graduates have up to work in the countryside, in fields such as education, agriculture, and -alleviation. And many others, including 200 from Tsinghua University, have opted to work in the regions by the May 12 quake. College graduates are encouraged to work in western areas where many jobs are , Ministry of Education spokesman said.rural_signed_poverty_hit_available_A R _ Listening and Speavking4 for government organs and state enterprises, and get bonus points if they take the civil service exams. ,” said Wang Yadong, deputy director of the training and employment department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.Those who have worked in those areas for two years enjoy favorable treatment in recruitment _We encourage college graduates to start their ownbusiness, too, and get better treatment_A R _ Listening and Speavking4Such graduates enjoy a 20 percent income tax cut for start-ups, and the government offers small loans to themto start a business_.A R _ Listening and Speaking_pop1 At least 5.59 million students will graduate from colleges this year, 13 percent more than last year, the Ministry of Education has said. They face unprecedented pressure in the job market as about 700,000 graduates, who could not find work last year will compete with them for employment, the Peoples Daily website has quoted the minister of human resources and social security, as saying. But this could mean a windfall of graduates in rural areas and small towns. About 20,000 graduates have signedA R _ Listening and Speaking_pop2signed up to work in the countryside, in fields such as education, agriculture, and poverty-alleviation. And many others, including 200 from Tsinghua University, have opted to work in the regions hit by the May 12 quake. College graduates are encouraged to work in western and rural areas where many jobs are available, Ministry of Education spokesman said. Those who have worked in rural areas for two years enjoy favorable treatment in recruitment for government organs and state enterprises, and get bonus points if they take the civil service exams.A R _ Listening and Speaking_pop3 “We encourage college graduates to start their own business, too, and get preferential treatment,” said Wang Yadong, deputy director of the training and employment department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Such graduates enjoy a 20 percent income tax cut for start-ups, and the government offers small loans to them to start a business.A R _ Discussion1Discussion In your opinion, what should the college graduate have done before the interview? What do you think of the writers four suggestions about job application? Can you add anything?Think of as many occupations as possible and write them down on a piece of paper. Try to classify them into categories. Evaluate each job from different perspectives. After comparing, choose your favorite kind of job.1.2.3.You may consult the following table or work out your own one.A R _ Discussion2SalaryJob satisfactionStatusEasy workOpportunities for promotionState-owned companyForeign companyJoint venturePrivate companyA R _ Discussion34. Can you think of any questions the interviewer might ask during your job interview? Look at the picture. What would you do if asked those questions? Is this phenomenon common these days?Some of these questions are irrelevant, improper, racially / sexually discriminatory and sarcastic.A R _ Talk about the Pictures_pop1A R _ Talk about the Pictures _pop2A R _ Talk about the Pictures _pop3A R _ Talk about the Pictures _pop4A R _ Talk about the Pictures _pop5A R _ Talk about the Pictures _pop6A R _ Writing Practice_1.1 The purpose of this letter is to get the employer to read your rsum and invite you for an interview. Use this type of letter to respond to job advertisements and vacancy announcements. Your approach here is to show that your qualifications fit the employers requirements for the position. Analyze the position description carefully and pick out key phrases. Try to match your letter point by point to the requirements by emphasizing key parts of your rsum. An Introduction Letters of ApplicationA R _ Writing Practice_1.2 The principal parts are: the heading, date line, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary closing, and signature line. In addition to these basic components, there are several other elements that may be added to the letter depending upon its content: A subject line, announcing the purpose of the letter, precedes the salutation. Any material enclosed with the letter is indicated by typing “Enclosure(s),” followed by the number of such enclosures in parentheses. There may also be a special notation such as “CONFIDENTIAL” (always capitalized) on the envelope.A R _ Writing Practice_2.1An ExampleDear Sir， In reply to your advertisement in todays newspaper regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified. I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a high command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _ University three years ago.A R _ Writing Practice_2.2 The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office. I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University. I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience. Very truly yours, TeresaA R _ Writing Practice_3.1Some Useful ExpressionsBeginnings1) In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), 2) I respectfully offer my services for the situation.2) With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) of May 2 for a clerk, I offer myself for the post.3) Learning from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.A R _ Writing Practice_3.2Introducing oneself1) For the past three years, I have been in the office of 2) the Brothers Trading Co., where I have been and still3) am an accountant.2) I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.3) I am 25 years of age, and have had two years experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.A R _ Writing Practice_3.3About personal ability1) Being well acquainted with office works, I could make 2) myself generally useful, should there be any 3) opportunity of your requiring my services.2) I have been at the City Commercial College, where I have acquired knowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice.A R _ Writing Practice_3.4Reasons for leaving1) My reason for leaving my present employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.2) I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsibility.3) Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.A R _ Writing Practice_3.5About salary1) I should require a commencing salary of 9,600 dollars 2) a month, plus 1% commission on all sales.2) As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of my capacity.About enclosure 1) You will find enclosed an outline of my education and 2) business training and copies of two letters of 3) recommendation.2) Enclosed please find a rsum and a photo.A R _ Writing Practice_3.6Ending1) I should be glad to have a personal interview and can 2) furnish references if desired.2) Should you think favorably of my application, please kindly grant me an interview.A R _ Writing Practice_4.1Homework Drawing on the dialogue you have just had and the rsum you composed not long ago, write a letter applying for a job that someone has told you about in the following format.1) Format(Your address) (Date)The addressee(His or her address)A R _ Writing Practice_4.2Dear Sir,Re: APPLICATION FOR (THE POST). (Beginning of the letter). (Introducing yourself). (About your personal ability). (About the enclosure and other).(Ending)Yours faithfully,_(Signature)A R _ Writing Practice_4.32) The titles of common positionsAccountant会计员，会计员，会计师会计师Foreman领班，组长领班，组长Administration Assistant行政助理行政助理General Manager总经理总经理Administrator行政主管行政主管MarketingExecutive 市场部主任市场部主任Architect建筑师建筑师Marketing Manager市场部经理市场部经理A R _ Writing Practice_4.4Assistant Manager 副经理副经理Mechanical Engineer机械工程师机械工程师Assistant Production Manager 副厂长副厂长Merchandiser买手（商人）买手（商人）Business Manager业务业务经理经理Office Assistant写字楼助理写字楼助理（办事员）（办事员）Cashier出纳员出纳员Plant Manager厂长厂长A R _ Writing Practice_4.5Chief Accountant总会计总会计主任主任Practice Nurse见习护士见习护士Chief Engineer总工程师总工程师Production Manager厂长厂长Civil Engineer土木工程师土木工程师Quality Controller品质控制员品质控制员（质量检查员）（质量检查员）Clerk文员（文书）文员（文书）Electrical Engineer电气工程师电气工程师Director董事董事Executive Director行政董事行政董事A R _ Writing Practice_4.63) Sample Rm. 316, New College DormitoryXuanwu University, 2270 Zhongshan RoadNanjing, Jiangsu, 212000Tel: (025) 9709399Email: hqinyahoo.com.cnAugust 25, 2002Dr. Guoliang LiDirector of the Human Resources OfficeShanghai Star20F, Huaihai Building200 Huaihai Road (Middle)Shanghai 200021A R _ Writing Practice_4.7Dear Sir， Re: APPLICATION FOR SENIOR CLERK In reply to your advertisement in todays newspaper regarding a vacancy in the Public Relations Section of your company, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified. I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a good command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _ University three years ago. At college, English, Reporting Public Affairs, Advertising and Public Relations have been my favorite subjects. A R _ Writing Practice_4.8 In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd. I would like to utilize my interests and training to the fullest through working with a company as well-known as your own. The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior multinational company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.A R _ Writing Practice_4.9 I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University. I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.Sincerely, (signature) Hong Qin