Question

Interest in pursuing international careers has risen in recent years strengthened by permanent personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.

Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.

When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one--or two--page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to include two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.

　　"Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross--border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. "

Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "

If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are changes between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these changes may assume that your resume contains errors.

1.Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.

A. they find foreign employees are usually more talented

B. they need original ideas from employees hired overseas

C. they want to expand their business beyond home borders

D. they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home

2.The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.

A. is usually creative

B. aims to improve his foreign language skills

C. is dissatisfied with his own life at home

D. seeks either his own or his children's development

3.When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.

A. take cultural factors into consideration

B. learn about the company's hiring process

C. follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting

D. know the employer's personal likes and dislikes

4.When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to __________.

A. stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker

B. give the title of the university degree they have earned at home

C. provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences

D. emphasize their interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career

5.According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________.

A. the different educational systems in the US and the UK

B. the differences between the changes of English

C. the receiver's preference with regard to the format

D. the special characteristics of American and British cultures

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.D

2.D

3.A

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：文章介绍了人们在职业的选择上越来越国际化，跨国寻找工作，原因不尽相同，有的是为了经历不同的文化，有的是为了接受更大的挑战，有的是为了让孩子学习一种语言，但不管是哪种原因，他们申请工作的时候都要提交简历，文章的主要内容是指导人们怎么去写简历，要根据不同国家的公司去改变自己的简历，兼顾不同国家，不同公司的文化，才能在寻找工作中占优势

1. D细节理解题。Interest in pursuing international careers has risen in recent years strengthened by permanent personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.因为人才的长期短缺，正导致公司到国外去寻找有才华的职员，故答案应为D。

2.D细节理解题。They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.他们要找一个鼓励创造性的职位或者是让他们的孩子去接触另外一种文化学习第二门语言。故答案应为D。

3.A细节判断题。The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision.最好的建议就是（找工作的时候）了解公司的文化，国家的文化以及作出雇佣决定的人的文化习惯。由此可知答案应为Ａ．

4.C细节解题。just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. "句意为：仅仅陈述学位的名字不是足够的，要提供给读者你学习的经历和相关的工作经历的详细资料。故答案应为Ｃ。

【小题５】Ｂ细节解题。If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are changes between the two versions.如果你用英语提交你的简历，要明白接受简历的人使用的是英式英语还是美式英语，这两个版本之间是有变化的。故答案为Ｂ。

【考点】考查日常生活类文章的阅读理解。