Question

The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.

A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident and positive attitude.

When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don’t.

Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself? Your abilities? Your interest in the job?

Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also, don’t say negative things about yourself, or former employer.

Listen to questions carefully. If you don’t understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain politely.

Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don’t expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.

At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time.

It’s a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.

Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about the job.

Good luck！

1.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the first impression is very important in an interview

B. you should stand still with respect before the employer

C. employers understand and like employees’ nervousness

D. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer

2.We pay attention to our body language because _____________.

A. it is needed by our employer

B. we need it to improve our feelings

C. it can help us feel about the employer

D. it can help us win the employer’s impression

3.The main purpose of the passage is _______.

A. to suggest not being shy in an interview

B. to tell right from wrong about job interviews

C. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job

D. to explain why we should do something about an interview

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. A Friendly Smile B. Making a Good Expression

C. Don’t Be Nervous D. Sending a Thank-You Letter

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了一项特殊的研究：对户外运动时间的研究，其结果为最合理的运动时长为五分钟,并解释了其原因。

1. 细节理解题。由文章开头The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important可知在会面中第一印象往往非常重要。故选A。

2.D 细节理解题，由第四段It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in...可知肢体语言可以帮助我们提升雇主心中的印象。故选D。

3.C 主旨归纳题。文章从微笑、眼神接触、肢体语言等等几个方面阐述了面试中需要掌握的艺术，故选C。

4.B 主旨归纳题。全文都在阐述如何给雇主留下一个好印象。故选B。

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