Passage Two
To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. [29]You need to create a good image in the limited time available, usually from 30 to 45 minutes. You must make a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates. The following are some qualities you should especially pay attention to during an interview. [30]First of all, you should take care and appear to be properly dressed. The right clothes worn at the right time can win respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgment. It may not be true that clothes make the man. But the first and often last impression of you is determined by the clothes you wear. Secondly, you should pay close attention to your manner of speaking, since speech is a reflection of personality. [31]You should reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position you are applying for. Finally, to be really impressive you must convey a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for work. If you display these characteristics, with just a little luck, you'll certainly succeed in the typical personnel interview.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker?
正確答案:B
解析:短文提到,from 30 to 45 minutes,所以答案是B。預覽選項可知,本題可能是問interview持續的時間。聽音時注意聽清數字,即可準確答題。本題屬于原音重現。
30. How can one give the interviewer a good first impression?
正確答案:D
解析:原文中提到面試時的注意事項。根據選項可以預測題目是問被面試者應該怎么做。列舉結構要速記,第1條肯定很重要,反復強調的信息一般會是答案。聽到B時旁邊可以記阿拉伯數字2,以示是第2條應該具備的素質。一定要認真聽清問題。
31. What should be the best manner of speaking for a job-seeker during an interview?
正確答案:A
解析:這是列舉結構的第2條中的重要信息。根據選項可以預測題目是問被面試者說話方式應該怎樣。關鍵詞confidently,not aggressively在原文中對應名詞confidence,without being aggressive。