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Unit 3 Careers and skills
Extended reading
Tips for job interviews
What can you predict from the title the transcript is about?
The transcript may talk about _____________________________________ .
some tips on how to succeed in job interviews
Activity 1 Fast-reading for structure.
Para.1
Introduction
Para.2
Definition
Paras.3-5
Tips before the interview
Paras.6-8
Para.9
Tips during the interview
Tips during the interview
Conclusion
Para.10
discourse markers:
prior to ,
for the duration of
towards the end of the interview
Who is the passage intended for?
The candidates who have never experienced an interview.
Para. 1 Introduction
Activity 2 Careful—reading for details
1. What is an interview?
2. What is the purpose of the job interview?
Para. 2 Definition
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Find out the__________ of the company and the position.
List your ________and analyze your_______
To know the _______
for selecting __________
Make a list of possible questions and do ________.
To present yourself ________ and ___________
_______ appropriately.
Have a _____.
Get a good night’s _____.
Check the _______.
And decide the _____ of ________.
Be a(n) _____ bird.
To feel and look ________
To make a good ______________
Ensure you make good __________
preparations
information
criteria
candidates
practice
concisely
confidently
Dress
shave
rest
refreshed
address
mode
transport
early
first impression
strengths
weakness
Paras. 3-5 Before the interview
1. Fill in the blanks.
Why should you be “an early bird”?
Being an early bird gives me extra time to become familiar with the environment and be fully prepared.
Listening________ to the questions and asking for ____________ if necessary.
Finding the right conversational balance.
Using positive_____________ to express yourself.
To convey the impression that you are ________and_______
Asking questions towards the end of the interview.
To give you a _____________________and to _________________
you weren’t be able to bring up naturally.
carefully
clarification
To give the information an interviewer needs to get a __________________
complete picture
body language
confident
relaxed
better picture of company
address any strengths
Paras. 6-8 During the interview
1. Fill in the blanks.
An interview is a two-way street.
How do you understand the sentence “An interview is a two-way street.” in line 43?
An interview is an opportunity for the job applicant to know if this job suits his or her needs. It is also an opportunity for the company to know if the applicant is suitable for this job. The selection process works both ways.
How does the author develop the eighth paragraph?
A. By giving an example. B. By analyzing cause and effect.
C. By introducing a theory. D. By giving some suggestions.
What should you do after the interview? Why?
write a thank-you letter
reflect on the whole process
thank the interviewer
express your interest
see where improvements are still needed
see what you did well
Para.9 After the interview
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Para.10 Conclusion
2. What does “reaching the end of the rainbow” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Becoming successful. B.Falling in love with rainbow.
C.Giving up the opportunity. D.Feeling disappointed about the rain.
1. Fill in the blanks.
If you follow these steps and _________________________in your interview, you will be one step closer to reaching the end of the ___________.
put your best foot forward
rainbow
1. What do you think makes a job applicant successful in an interview?
Make a list of the qualities that you think are important.
quality
punctual
careful
prepared
confident
honest
responsible
sociable
...
Post-reading
Idiom Meaning
Gain the upper hand
Practice makes perfect
An early bird
Put your best foot forward
The end of the rainbow
A way of encouraging people by telling them that if they do an activity regularly and try to improve their skill, they will become very good at it
A person who gets up, arrives, etc. very early
To make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
Something that is very attractive and that may be hard to reach, but is a motivation to push oneself
To get an advantage over somebody so that you are in control of a particular situation
2. Why does the speaker use a lot of idioms in his presentation?
The speaker employs many idioms to make his language more colourful and vivid,thus keeping the audience more engaged in the presentation.Moreover,they help the audience better understand the tips he gives for job interviews.
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