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Unit 3
Careers and skills
Section 5　Extended reading & Project
Tips for job interviews
1. Understand the transcript “Tips for job interviews” by skimming & scanning；
2. Master the usage of some important words，phrases and sentence patterns.
Activity 1　Reading comprehension
阅读理解
1．Please read this transcript quickly and summarize its structure by filling in the blanks with one word.
Paragraph(s) Main idea
Para.1 (1) ________________
Para.2 The (2) ___________ of a job interview
Paras.3-5 Tips (3) __________ the interview
Paras.6-8 Tips during the interview
Para.9 Tips (4) _________ the interview
Para.10 Conclusion
Introduction
purpose
before
after
2.Read the essay carefully and finish the following exercises.
(1) Read Para.1 and find out whom the passage is intended for.
Those who may have never been a candidate for a particular job before.
(2) Read Para.2 and find the purpose of a job interview.
It allows the interviewer to assess the job applicant to see if he or she is suitable for the position. It also provides an opportunity for the applicant to learn more about the job and the company，and to discover whether this job is right for him or her.
(3) Read Paras.3-5 and fill in the blanks.
Prior to the interview
Tips Reasons
● Find out the ①_____________________ of the company and the position.
● List your ②_____________ and analyze your weaknesses. ● To know the criteria for selecting ③_____________.
information/profile
strengths
candidates
Prior to the interview
Tips Reasons
● Make a ④________ of possible questions and do practice interviews. ● To ⑤________ yourself concisely and confidently.
● Dress ⑥_________________ and have a shave.
● Get a good night’s rest.
● Check the ⑦________ and decide the transport.
● Be an ⑧_________ bird. ● To feel and look ⑨_____________.
● To make a good ⑩______________.
list
present
appropriately
address
early
refreshed
impression
(4) Read Paras.6-8 and fill in the blanks.
During the interview
Tips Reasons
● Listen carefully to the questions and ask for ①_________________ if necessary.
● Find the right conversational ②___________． ● To give the information an interviewer needs to get a ③____________ picture of you.
clarification
balance
complete
During the interview
Tips Reasons
● Use ④____________ body language to express yourself. ● To ⑤__________ the impression that you are confident and relaxed.
● Ask ⑥_____________ towards the end of the interview. ● To give you a ⑦__________ picture of the company and to address any strengths you weren’t able to ⑧_________ up naturally.
positive
convey
questions
better
bring
(5) Read Para.9 and think about what you should do after the interview Why
Write a thank-you letter because it’s polite and a final chance to recommend yourself. Reflect on the whole process to see what you did well and where improvements are still needed.
(6) What does “reaching the end of the rainbow” in the last paragraph mean
A．Becoming successful.
B．Falling in love with the rainbow.
C．Giving up the opportunity.
D．Feeling disappointed about the rain.
【答案】 A
词条讲解
1．applicant n. 申请人
【原句】An interview is a conversation between an employer and a potential employee，which allows the interviewer to assess the job applicant to see if he or she is suitable for the position. (page 39，lines 6-8) 面试是雇主和潜在雇员之间的一次对话，它使面试官可以评估求职者是否适合这个职位。
Activity 2　Core vocabulary breakthrough
核心词汇突破
【拓展】
applicant n．→apply vi. & vt. 申请；应用，使用；涂，敷；有关→application n. 申请，请求；申请表，申请书；应用，运用；生效；应用程序；涂抹
apply to sb for sth 向某人申请某物
apply... to... 把……应用于；把……涂抹在……上面
apply oneself to doing sth 致力于做某事
【即学即练】单句填空
①His ______________(apply) to the court for bail(保释) has been refused.
②What I am saying ___________(apply) only to some of you.
③____________(apply) are expected to have a good command of English.
application
applies
Applicants
2．prior adj. 在前的；优先的，占先的
【原句】Prior to the interview，ensure you make good preparations. (page 39，line 11) 面试之前，要确保作好充分准备。
【拓展】
prior adj.→priority n. 优先事项；最重要的事；优先(权)，重点→prioritize vt. & vi. 按重要性排列；划分优先顺序；优先处理
【即学即练】单句填空
①A death prior ______ 65 is considered to be a premature death.
②Our first ____________(prior) is to improve standards.
③The organization was formed _________________(prior) the needs of older people.
to
priority
to prioritize
3．delay n. 延迟的时间；延期，耽搁 vi. & vt. 延迟，延期；使迟到，使拖延
【原句】Check the address of the interview，decide what mode of transport to use and allow extra time for traffic delays.(page 39，lines 25-26) 查一下面试地址，选好使用哪种交通工具，并预留额外时间以免交通延误。
【拓展】
delay doing sth 推迟做某事
without delay 立即；毫不耽搁
【即学即练】完成句子
①得知我陷入困境后，他立即赶来帮助我。
Having learned that I was in trouble，he _________________________.
②他没有马上把这消息告诉她，等有了适当的时机再说。
He ______________________________，waiting for the right moment.
came to my aid without delay
delayed telling her the news
4．relevant adj. 紧密相关的，切题的；有价值的，有意义的
【原句】Justify yourself with relevant examples from your personal experience and be specific about your achievements.(page 40，lines 31-32) 从自己的个人经历中找出相关事例来解释，并且具体说说自己取得的成绩。
【拓展】
relevant adj.→relevance n. 关联；相关性
→irrelevant adj. 不相关的，无关紧要的
be relevant to sb/sth 与某人/某事有关
have no relevance to 与……无关/不相关
be irrelevant to sb/sth 与某人/某事无关
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①It is generally accepted that success is not necessarily relevant ______ inborn intelligence.
②我还做过兼职英语编辑，从中我获得了相关经验。
I have taken a part-time job as an English editor，__________________ __________________________.
to
from which I have
gained relevant experience
5．firm adj. 强有力的，坚决的；坚固的；坚定的；牢固的 n. 商行，公司
【原句】So start with a firm handshake and a genuine smile when greeting the interviewer.(page 40，lines 36-37) 因此，与面试官打招呼时，首先要坚定地握手并真诚地微笑。
【拓展】
firm adj. & n．→firmly adv. 坚固地；坚定地
be on firm ground (在辩论等中)立场坚定，对事实确信无疑
hold firm (to sth) 坚信；坚持
【即学即练】完成句子
①她坚持自己的原则。
She _______________________________．
②每个人都同意我的意见，所以我知道我的立场稳固了。
Everyone agreed with me，so I knew ________________________．
held firm to her principles
I was on firm ground
6．seize vt. 抓住，把握；捉住，夺；攻占；没收
【原句】Towards the end of the interview，don’t forget to seize the moment and ask questions.(page 40，lines 42-43) 面试快结束时，别忘了抓住时机问问题。
【拓展】
seize an opportunity/a chance 抓住机会
seize sb by the＋身体部位 抓住某人的……
be seized by fear 感到非常恐惧
【即学即练】完成句子
①我抓住他的胳膊，让他转身看着我。
I _________________________ and made him turn to look at me.
②我们应该抓住这个宝贵的机会来提高我们的英语口语能力。
We should _________________________________________________.
seized him by the arm
seize the precious chance to improve our spoken English
1．However，you’ll also need to pay attention to the interviewer’s responses to determine whether to provide more details or not.(page 40，lines 33-34) 但是，你也需要注意面试官的反应来决定是否提供更多细节。
【句式分析】whether... or (not)... 既可以引导让步状语从句，也可以引导名词性从句。后面还可以接不定式、形容词或其他短语，用来表示正反或对错等两种概念。根据上下文，whether or not有时可译为“是否”。
Activity 3　Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
【即学即练】仿写
①你的律师会告诉你是否起诉。
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.
②你对病人进行检查后，再决定是否做手术。
You examine a patient and then you decide whether or not to operate.
2．While speaking，make constant eye contact but do not stare fixedly at the interviewer.(page 40，lines 37-38) 交谈时要保持眼神交流，但不可一直盯着面试官看。
【句式分析】在有些时间、地点、条件、让步或方式状语从句中，如果从句的主语与主句主语一致(或从句主语是形式主语it)，从句的谓语又包含动词be，就可省略从句中的“主语＋be”部分。本句从句主语 you(与主句祈使句的隐含主语一致)和be 动词are可省略为While speaking。
【即学即练】仿写
①(他)还是十岁的小男孩时，就不得不日夜工作。
When (he was) still a boy of ten，he had to work day and night.
②如果(你)被问到，你可以进来。
If (you are) asked，you may come in.
③如果有必要，我会再向你解释一遍。
If (it is) necessary，I’ll explain to you again.
3．Working on it while keeping up with my schoolwork put me under great pressure，but I found that good planning and a positive attitude kept me calm and productive.(page 41) 一边忙于学业一边做这件事让我压力很大，但我发现良好的规划和积极的态度让我保持了冷静和高效。
【句式分析】动名词做主语；while意为“当……的时候”。
【即学即练】仿写
一边看电视一边做作业严重影响了我的学习成绩。
Doing homework while watching TV seriously influenced my academic performance.
If you’re asked to go for a job interview，the following advice may be 1. ___________(help)，even though you have never been a candidate for a particular job before.
An interview is a conversation，2. _______ an employer and a potential employee can have an opportunity to learn more about each other.
To succeed in an interview，get well 3. ____________(preparation) beforehand，such as finding out necessary information through the company’s profile and website and reflecting 4. ______ the strengths and weaknesses.
Activity 4　Summary
课文概要
helpful
where
prepared
on
Also，making a good first impression 5. __________________(recommend). During the interview process，try to find the right conversational balance，and make 6. _________________(adjust) according to the interviewer’s responses. Pay attention to your body language，because the information 7. ___________(infer) from your body language can give away 8. ___________ you are confident or not. Towards the end of the interview，ask questions to get a better picture of the company and address any strengths not brought up 9. _____________(natural).
is recommended
adjustment(s)
inferred
whether
naturally
After the interview，never forget 10. _____________(follow) it up，which is a way to express your thanks to the interviewer and interest in working for the company.
If you follow these steps and put your best foot forward，you will obtain your dream job.
to follow
1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 32-36 of Exercise book.
Assignment
作业

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