Billy: How's business?
Michael: Better than usual. I have a few interviews this week.
Billy: What are we going to learn today?
Michael: This time we will learn more of the basic rules of interviewing for a job with a foreign company.
Billy: I would love to get a good job at a foreign company. Tell me more. Go on...
比利：今天怎么樣？
邁克爾：比平常要好。我本周有幾個(gè)面試。
比利：今天我們將學(xué)些什么呢？
邁克爾：這次我們將學(xué)習(xí)更多的尋找外企工作的基本規(guī)則。
比利：我很想在外企找到一份好工作。告訴我更多的技巧吧，開(kāi)始啊........
NEW WORDS 新單詞
1) Casual (adj.)（輕松、休閑） (easy going, not serious)
On the weekends I wear casual clothes.
周末的時(shí)候我都穿休閑服。
2) Concern (verb) （關(guān)系到） (dealing with)
Pollution concerns us all.
污染是關(guān)系到我們大家的問(wèn)題。
3) Fit in (v) （適應(yīng)） (belong to or work well with)
It is important to fit in at work.
勝任工作是非常重要的事情。
4) Formal wear (plural n)（正式服裝）
You should wear formal wear to a job interview.
面試的時(shí)候你應(yīng)該穿正式的服裝。
5) Hunger (v) (eager)（渴望）
I hunger to learn more about Canadian customs.
我渴望了解更多的加拿大習(xí)俗。
6) Pardon me (excuse me) （對(duì)不起）
Pardon me, can you tell me where I can find some casual clothes?
對(duì)不起，你能告訴我哪里可以找到休閑服嗎？
7) Qualities (n) (good traits, skills) （質(zhì)量）
The worker has many good qualities.
這個(gè)工人有很多優(yōu)秀的素質(zhì)。
8) Recommendation (n) (a supporting of/a praising letter) （推薦）
The playboy named Bill is my recommendation for president.
我所推薦當(dāng)總統(tǒng)的是那個(gè)叫比爾的花花公子。
9) Reference (n) (someone who will praise you) （推薦人）
My teacher wrote me a positive reference letter.
我的老師給我寫(xiě)了一封正面的推薦信。
10) Sigh (v) (to relax your breath) （嘆氣）
I sighed in relief when I found the money I thought was lost.
當(dāng)我找到以為丟失的錢(qián)時(shí)，我寬慰地嘆了口氣。
LESSON 課文
What you WEAR to an interview is the second most important factor in making a good first impression. First you should KNOW the company. While you are researching the company, visit the office and take a look at how the staff is dressed. SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES what the employees are wearing. Then for the interview, try to dress in a similar way. If they are all dressed in a suit and tie, then you should dress in a suit and tie. Take care to note if the ties are solid colors or a mix of colors. If the women employees wear long skirts, then women should wear a long skirt. If employees wore a casual shirt with no tie, you should wear a casual shirt with no tie. If the women all wear pants, you should wear pants. If you see some people dressing casually and others dressing formally, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DRESS A LITTLE BIT MORE FORMALLY.
面試的時(shí)候所穿服裝是給對(duì)方下良好印象的第二個(gè)重要因素。首先你應(yīng)該了解你所應(yīng)聘的公司。在對(duì)所應(yīng)聘的公司進(jìn)行研究時(shí)，先拜訪公司并觀察那里的工作人員的著裝，親眼觀察你所應(yīng)聘的公司職員的著裝，然后準(zhǔn)備去面試，盡量穿同類(lèi)的服裝。如果你所應(yīng)聘的公司職員穿西服系領(lǐng)帶，那么你也應(yīng)該穿西服打領(lǐng)帶去面試。留心領(lǐng)帶的顏色是單色還是混合色。如果公司的女性職員身穿長(zhǎng)裙，女性應(yīng)聘者也應(yīng)穿長(zhǎng)裙去面試。如果公司的女性職員穿短裙不系領(lǐng)帶，那么女性應(yīng)聘者也應(yīng)穿短裙不系領(lǐng)帶，而應(yīng)穿休閑襯衫并不系領(lǐng)帶。如果公司的女性職員 都穿長(zhǎng)褲，那么你也應(yīng)穿長(zhǎng)褲。如果看到公司職員有些穿著休閑，有些則穿著正式，那么，穿正式一些的服裝總是比穿休閑服裝要好一些。
Being able to FIT IN (to belong and get along with the other employees) is very important. The interviewer will use this first impression to decide if you can work well with the other employees.
能夠與周?chē)h(huán)境和睦相處也很重要。面試官會(huì)利用面試的第一印象來(lái)決定是否你能與其他同事和睦相處。
Another important impression, is one that the employer gets from reading letters of recommendation from your references. Your reference include helpful teachers or old bosses who liked the way you worked. Your teacher or boss will write a letter describing your good qualities.
另一個(gè)重要印象是面試者從閱讀你的推薦信來(lái)獲得的。你的推薦人包括那些對(duì)你有幫助的老師和欣賞你的工作方式的前任老板。你的老師或前任老板會(huì)寫(xiě)一封推薦信，描述你的優(yōu)點(diǎn)。
BELOW IS A SAMPLE RECOMMENDATION. READ IT CAREFULLY, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
下面是一封推薦信的樣本。認(rèn)真閱讀并回答下列問(wèn)題。
Ed Wilkes Booth
OU Headquarters Suite 4
175 Hai Dian Rd
Beijing, China, 100871
E-mail:Parsons@public.bta.net.cn
May 12, 2000
To whom it may concern:
Mercedes is a determined, extremely motivated worker whose understanding of English is impressive and at the same time, useful in real life situations. Most secretaries see the job as a thing to do only eight hours a day. Mercedes, however, has made the extra effort to enjoy her position to the point where she will gladly work nights to get important projects done. I met Mercedes more than two years ago, when she was my assistant's secretary. I was so moved by her dedication that I asked her to become my personal secretary. Mercedes' eagerness and dedication to my company helped inspire me to continue and enlarge my department. She has been a model for hope both in and out of the workplace. In addition, she has some translating experience. Such experiences are as rare as her honest kindness and willingness to help others around her. I have even observed her tutoring other employees with their spoken English. I do believe Mercedes will be an asset to which ever company she chooses to settle in, and I highly recommend her for your company.
Sincerely yours,
Ed Wilkes Booth
General Manager
OU Ltd.
致有關(guān)人士：
梅塞德斯是一個(gè)意志堅(jiān)定、有高度積極性的人，她的英語(yǔ)水平給人留下很深的印象，而且在現(xiàn)實(shí)生活中很有用。大多數(shù)秘書(shū)把工作看作是每天只做八個(gè)小時(shí)的事情，而梅塞德斯卻額外努力，喜歡該職位。她愿意晚上加班將重要的工作做完。我兩年前認(rèn)識(shí)梅塞德斯，那時(shí)她是我助手的秘書(shū)。她的奉獻(xiàn)精神深深地打動(dòng)了我，因此我請(qǐng)求她做我的個(gè)人秘書(shū)。梅塞德斯的熱情與對(duì)我公司的奉獻(xiàn)激勵(lì)著我擴(kuò)大我的部門(mén)。她已成為工作場(chǎng)所內(nèi)外希望的楷模。此外，她還有一些翻譯的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。這樣的經(jīng)驗(yàn)與她真誠(chéng)的善意與熱心一樣珍貴，幫助著她身邊的人。我甚至還觀察到她輔導(dǎo)其他的雇員說(shuō)英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)。我確實(shí)認(rèn)為梅塞德斯會(huì)成為她所選擇的任何一家公司的資產(chǎn)，因此我極力向貴公司推薦她。
此致
OU有限公司總經(jīng)理
愛(ài)德·威爾克斯·布斯
QUESTIONS
1. What is the preceding letter?
A) Cover letter
B) Business letter
c) Academic recommendation
D) Job recommendation
2. What company did Mercedes work for?
A) Doesn't say
B) Booth company
C) OU Ltd.
D) Secretary
3) The word asset must mean which of the following?
A) She will give you money
B) She will help improve the company.
C) She will keep the school the same
D) She is the smartest worker.
4) Why does the manager leave his address?
A) So that others may call him for a date
B) To confirm it is a real letter
C) To confirm he is important
D) To apply for a job.
5) What place is Mercedes applying to?
A) Orphan Underground
B) Doesn't say
C) American University
D) Booth's School
6) Mr. booth has known Mercedes for:
A) More than two years
B) Less than two years
C) only through his assistant
D) more than eight hours a day
Answer the following questions by telling True or False:
7) Mercedes is a kind, helpful person.
8) The author never interacts with Mercedes outside of work.
9) Mercedes only works eight hours a day.
10) Mercedes has some tutoring experience.
11) Mercedes used to be Wilk's assistant's partner.
12) Mercedes is a typical employee.
ANSWERS TO RECOMMENDATION QUIZ.
1) D: This is a job recommendation.
2) C: Mercedes works for the Orphan Underground company. Clue: look at the Mr. Booth's address.
3) B: An assets is something that helps improve your company.
4) B: The manger must prove it is a real letter, and the new company must feel free to call Mr. Booth and confirm the Mercedes is a good worker.
5) B: It doesn't say. One recommendation letter can be sent to many interviews.
6) A: More than two years because two years ago Mercedes was Booth's assistant's secretary.
7) True
8) False (HARD QUESTION) But the letter says she works well in and out of the work place.
9) False
10) True
11) False she(Mercedes) was the assistant's secretary not partner.
12) False typically means only average, Mercedes is above average.
DIALOGUE 4: Writing a Letter of Recommendation
對(duì)話練習(xí)4： 撰寫(xiě)推薦信
Molly: Gordon, long time no see?
Gordon: That's right. Long time no connect. What have you been up to?
Molly: I still hunger to find a job at a foreign company.
Gordon: Have you prepared for an interview?
Molly: Sure, you bet. I guess. Well, I did a little. What should I do?
Gordon: You had better write one resume, then write a cover letter to each individual company. Next, visit the companies to see if they wear formal or casual clothes. Then you should get a few letters of recommendation from your past teachers and bosses.
Molly: Thanks a bunch, I owe you one.
Gordon: Don't mention it, anything for you.
Molly: Great, then will you write a letter of recommendation for me?
Molly: Well, you were my personal secretary for a year. It would be my pleasure to be one of your references and write a letter of recommendation.
Gordon: I really appreciate it. Thanks a million.
莫莉：戈登，好久不見(jiàn)了？
戈登：沒(méi)錯(cuò)。好久沒(méi)聯(lián)系了。你在忙什么？
莫莉：我仍然渴望在一家外企公司找到一份工作。
戈登：你做了面試的準(zhǔn)備了嗎？
莫莉：當(dāng)然了，你說(shuō)對(duì)了，我覺(jué)得。唔，我做了一點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)備。我應(yīng)該做什么？
戈登：你好寫(xiě)一份簡(jiǎn)歷，然后給每家公司寫(xiě)一份信函。接著去拜訪公司，看看他們的著裝正式與否，然后讓你以前的老師或者老板給你寫(xiě)一些推薦信。
莫莉：多謝了，我感激你。
戈登：沒(méi)事，愿為你兩肋插刀。
莫莉：太好了，那你會(huì)給我寫(xiě)一封推薦信？
戈登：唔，你做了一年我的個(gè)人秘書(shū)。做你的一個(gè)介紹人，給你寫(xiě)一封推薦信是我的榮幸。
莫莉：我真的很感激，多謝了。
Michael: Better than usual. I have a few interviews this week.
Billy: What are we going to learn today?
Michael: This time we will learn more of the basic rules of interviewing for a job with a foreign company.
Billy: I would love to get a good job at a foreign company. Tell me more. Go on...
比利：今天怎么樣？
邁克爾：比平常要好。我本周有幾個(gè)面試。
比利：今天我們將學(xué)些什么呢？
邁克爾：這次我們將學(xué)習(xí)更多的尋找外企工作的基本規(guī)則。
比利：我很想在外企找到一份好工作。告訴我更多的技巧吧，開(kāi)始啊........
NEW WORDS 新單詞
1) Casual (adj.)（輕松、休閑） (easy going, not serious)
On the weekends I wear casual clothes.
周末的時(shí)候我都穿休閑服。
2) Concern (verb) （關(guān)系到） (dealing with)
Pollution concerns us all.
污染是關(guān)系到我們大家的問(wèn)題。
3) Fit in (v) （適應(yīng)） (belong to or work well with)
It is important to fit in at work.
勝任工作是非常重要的事情。
4) Formal wear (plural n)（正式服裝）
You should wear formal wear to a job interview.
面試的時(shí)候你應(yīng)該穿正式的服裝。
5) Hunger (v) (eager)（渴望）
I hunger to learn more about Canadian customs.
我渴望了解更多的加拿大習(xí)俗。
6) Pardon me (excuse me) （對(duì)不起）
Pardon me, can you tell me where I can find some casual clothes?
對(duì)不起，你能告訴我哪里可以找到休閑服嗎？
7) Qualities (n) (good traits, skills) （質(zhì)量）
The worker has many good qualities.
這個(gè)工人有很多優(yōu)秀的素質(zhì)。
8) Recommendation (n) (a supporting of/a praising letter) （推薦）
The playboy named Bill is my recommendation for president.
我所推薦當(dāng)總統(tǒng)的是那個(gè)叫比爾的花花公子。
9) Reference (n) (someone who will praise you) （推薦人）
My teacher wrote me a positive reference letter.
我的老師給我寫(xiě)了一封正面的推薦信。
10) Sigh (v) (to relax your breath) （嘆氣）
I sighed in relief when I found the money I thought was lost.
當(dāng)我找到以為丟失的錢(qián)時(shí)，我寬慰地嘆了口氣。
LESSON 課文
What you WEAR to an interview is the second most important factor in making a good first impression. First you should KNOW the company. While you are researching the company, visit the office and take a look at how the staff is dressed. SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES what the employees are wearing. Then for the interview, try to dress in a similar way. If they are all dressed in a suit and tie, then you should dress in a suit and tie. Take care to note if the ties are solid colors or a mix of colors. If the women employees wear long skirts, then women should wear a long skirt. If employees wore a casual shirt with no tie, you should wear a casual shirt with no tie. If the women all wear pants, you should wear pants. If you see some people dressing casually and others dressing formally, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO DRESS A LITTLE BIT MORE FORMALLY.
面試的時(shí)候所穿服裝是給對(duì)方下良好印象的第二個(gè)重要因素。首先你應(yīng)該了解你所應(yīng)聘的公司。在對(duì)所應(yīng)聘的公司進(jìn)行研究時(shí)，先拜訪公司并觀察那里的工作人員的著裝，親眼觀察你所應(yīng)聘的公司職員的著裝，然后準(zhǔn)備去面試，盡量穿同類(lèi)的服裝。如果你所應(yīng)聘的公司職員穿西服系領(lǐng)帶，那么你也應(yīng)該穿西服打領(lǐng)帶去面試。留心領(lǐng)帶的顏色是單色還是混合色。如果公司的女性職員身穿長(zhǎng)裙，女性應(yīng)聘者也應(yīng)穿長(zhǎng)裙去面試。如果公司的女性職員穿短裙不系領(lǐng)帶，那么女性應(yīng)聘者也應(yīng)穿短裙不系領(lǐng)帶，而應(yīng)穿休閑襯衫并不系領(lǐng)帶。如果公司的女性職員 都穿長(zhǎng)褲，那么你也應(yīng)穿長(zhǎng)褲。如果看到公司職員有些穿著休閑，有些則穿著正式，那么，穿正式一些的服裝總是比穿休閑服裝要好一些。
Being able to FIT IN (to belong and get along with the other employees) is very important. The interviewer will use this first impression to decide if you can work well with the other employees.
能夠與周?chē)h(huán)境和睦相處也很重要。面試官會(huì)利用面試的第一印象來(lái)決定是否你能與其他同事和睦相處。
Another important impression, is one that the employer gets from reading letters of recommendation from your references. Your reference include helpful teachers or old bosses who liked the way you worked. Your teacher or boss will write a letter describing your good qualities.
另一個(gè)重要印象是面試者從閱讀你的推薦信來(lái)獲得的。你的推薦人包括那些對(duì)你有幫助的老師和欣賞你的工作方式的前任老板。你的老師或前任老板會(huì)寫(xiě)一封推薦信，描述你的優(yōu)點(diǎn)。
BELOW IS A SAMPLE RECOMMENDATION. READ IT CAREFULLY, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
下面是一封推薦信的樣本。認(rèn)真閱讀并回答下列問(wèn)題。
Ed Wilkes Booth
OU Headquarters Suite 4
175 Hai Dian Rd
Beijing, China, 100871
E-mail:Parsons@public.bta.net.cn
May 12, 2000
To whom it may concern:
Mercedes is a determined, extremely motivated worker whose understanding of English is impressive and at the same time, useful in real life situations. Most secretaries see the job as a thing to do only eight hours a day. Mercedes, however, has made the extra effort to enjoy her position to the point where she will gladly work nights to get important projects done. I met Mercedes more than two years ago, when she was my assistant's secretary. I was so moved by her dedication that I asked her to become my personal secretary. Mercedes' eagerness and dedication to my company helped inspire me to continue and enlarge my department. She has been a model for hope both in and out of the workplace. In addition, she has some translating experience. Such experiences are as rare as her honest kindness and willingness to help others around her. I have even observed her tutoring other employees with their spoken English. I do believe Mercedes will be an asset to which ever company she chooses to settle in, and I highly recommend her for your company.
Sincerely yours,
Ed Wilkes Booth
General Manager
OU Ltd.
致有關(guān)人士：
梅塞德斯是一個(gè)意志堅(jiān)定、有高度積極性的人，她的英語(yǔ)水平給人留下很深的印象，而且在現(xiàn)實(shí)生活中很有用。大多數(shù)秘書(shū)把工作看作是每天只做八個(gè)小時(shí)的事情，而梅塞德斯卻額外努力，喜歡該職位。她愿意晚上加班將重要的工作做完。我兩年前認(rèn)識(shí)梅塞德斯，那時(shí)她是我助手的秘書(shū)。她的奉獻(xiàn)精神深深地打動(dòng)了我，因此我請(qǐng)求她做我的個(gè)人秘書(shū)。梅塞德斯的熱情與對(duì)我公司的奉獻(xiàn)激勵(lì)著我擴(kuò)大我的部門(mén)。她已成為工作場(chǎng)所內(nèi)外希望的楷模。此外，她還有一些翻譯的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。這樣的經(jīng)驗(yàn)與她真誠(chéng)的善意與熱心一樣珍貴，幫助著她身邊的人。我甚至還觀察到她輔導(dǎo)其他的雇員說(shuō)英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)。我確實(shí)認(rèn)為梅塞德斯會(huì)成為她所選擇的任何一家公司的資產(chǎn)，因此我極力向貴公司推薦她。
此致
OU有限公司總經(jīng)理
愛(ài)德·威爾克斯·布斯
QUESTIONS
1. What is the preceding letter?
A) Cover letter
B) Business letter
c) Academic recommendation
D) Job recommendation
2. What company did Mercedes work for?
A) Doesn't say
B) Booth company
C) OU Ltd.
D) Secretary
3) The word asset must mean which of the following?
A) She will give you money
B) She will help improve the company.
C) She will keep the school the same
D) She is the smartest worker.
4) Why does the manager leave his address?
A) So that others may call him for a date
B) To confirm it is a real letter
C) To confirm he is important
D) To apply for a job.
5) What place is Mercedes applying to?
A) Orphan Underground
B) Doesn't say
C) American University
D) Booth's School
6) Mr. booth has known Mercedes for:
A) More than two years
B) Less than two years
C) only through his assistant
D) more than eight hours a day
Answer the following questions by telling True or False:
7) Mercedes is a kind, helpful person.
8) The author never interacts with Mercedes outside of work.
9) Mercedes only works eight hours a day.
10) Mercedes has some tutoring experience.
11) Mercedes used to be Wilk's assistant's partner.
12) Mercedes is a typical employee.
ANSWERS TO RECOMMENDATION QUIZ.
1) D: This is a job recommendation.
2) C: Mercedes works for the Orphan Underground company. Clue: look at the Mr. Booth's address.
3) B: An assets is something that helps improve your company.
4) B: The manger must prove it is a real letter, and the new company must feel free to call Mr. Booth and confirm the Mercedes is a good worker.
5) B: It doesn't say. One recommendation letter can be sent to many interviews.
6) A: More than two years because two years ago Mercedes was Booth's assistant's secretary.
7) True
8) False (HARD QUESTION) But the letter says she works well in and out of the work place.
9) False
10) True
11) False she(Mercedes) was the assistant's secretary not partner.
12) False typically means only average, Mercedes is above average.
DIALOGUE 4: Writing a Letter of Recommendation
對(duì)話練習(xí)4： 撰寫(xiě)推薦信
Molly: Gordon, long time no see?
Gordon: That's right. Long time no connect. What have you been up to?
Molly: I still hunger to find a job at a foreign company.
Gordon: Have you prepared for an interview?
Molly: Sure, you bet. I guess. Well, I did a little. What should I do?
Gordon: You had better write one resume, then write a cover letter to each individual company. Next, visit the companies to see if they wear formal or casual clothes. Then you should get a few letters of recommendation from your past teachers and bosses.
Molly: Thanks a bunch, I owe you one.
Gordon: Don't mention it, anything for you.
Molly: Great, then will you write a letter of recommendation for me?
Molly: Well, you were my personal secretary for a year. It would be my pleasure to be one of your references and write a letter of recommendation.
Gordon: I really appreciate it. Thanks a million.
莫莉：戈登，好久不見(jiàn)了？
戈登：沒(méi)錯(cuò)。好久沒(méi)聯(lián)系了。你在忙什么？
莫莉：我仍然渴望在一家外企公司找到一份工作。
戈登：你做了面試的準(zhǔn)備了嗎？
莫莉：當(dāng)然了，你說(shuō)對(duì)了，我覺(jué)得。唔，我做了一點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)備。我應(yīng)該做什么？
戈登：你好寫(xiě)一份簡(jiǎn)歷，然后給每家公司寫(xiě)一份信函。接著去拜訪公司，看看他們的著裝正式與否，然后讓你以前的老師或者老板給你寫(xiě)一些推薦信。
莫莉：多謝了，我感激你。
戈登：沒(méi)事，愿為你兩肋插刀。
莫莉：太好了，那你會(huì)給我寫(xiě)一封推薦信？
戈登：唔，你做了一年我的個(gè)人秘書(shū)。做你的一個(gè)介紹人，給你寫(xiě)一封推薦信是我的榮幸。
莫莉：我真的很感激，多謝了。