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【题目】 Telling someone they are not hired is never an easy job, but all hiring managers will face this difficult situation many times in their careers. While everyone fears denial on some level, it is important to understand that not everyone will fit in every job. Further, there are times when the applicant quality will be so great, a decision to reject an applicant may not reflect on that applicant's abilities but the overall quality of the field.

There are a number of methods that can be used to get the message across that a person is not hired. In many cases, especially for those who were never called for an interview, a simple form letter may be sufficient. In other cases, where someone may have been called for an interview, a phone call or letter could be chosen to deliver the message that they were not hired. In cases where there may be an ongoing relationship with the person not hired, it may be best to break the news in person, though this has the obvious potential of being more uncomfortable. Above all, it is best to always be honest with those who didn't get the job. Lying is never acceptable.

Generally, it is not a good idea to tell someone specific reasons why they are not hired for a job. This can only lead to resentment（怨恨）and regret. However, there may be specific times when this could be a good idea. For example, if an applicant is promising and the hiring manager believes another position will be opening up that suits the applicant's skills, this could be a way to let that person know they may soon have another opportunity.

In all cases, even if you feel someone has cheated to obtain an interview, never behave in a way which shows you are superior to them. This is unprofessional and reflects very poorly not only on the hiring manager, but the organization as a whole.

【1】Why are some applicants refused according to Paragraph 1?

A.They are interested in other fields.

B.They don't qualify for the position.

C.They are afraid of making decisions.

D.They lack the courage to face failures.

【2】How may a not-interviewed applicant be informed of the rejection?

A.By receiving a formal phone call.

B.By getting a simple form letter.

C.By checking a message online.

D.By attending a personal meeting.

【3】In what case will applicants be told exactly why they are not hired?

A.They regret applying for the job.

B.They demand specific explanations.

C.They may be capable of another post.

D.They have submitted false information.

【4】What can be inferred about the position of hiring managers?

A.It calls for professional skills.

B.It attracts the applicants most.

C.It doesn't allow for any mistake.

D.It requires honesty and ambition.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章作者对招聘者如何告诉求职者没有被录用提出了一些看法和建议。

【1】细节理解题。根据文章第一段“While everyone fears denial on some level, it is important to understand that not everyone will fit in every job.( 虽然每个人都在某种程度上害怕被否定，但重要的是要明白，不是每个人都能胜任每一份工作。)”可知，有些申请者会被拒绝是因为他们不适合这个职位。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In many cases, especially for those who were never called for an interview, a simple form letter may be sufficient. (在很多情况下，特别是那些从未被要求面试的人来说，一封简单形式的信就足够了。)”可知，通知未接受面试的申请人，可以通过一封简单的信函。故选B。

【3】细节理解题。根据文章第三段“However, there may be specific times when this could be a good idea. For example, if an applicant is promising and the hiring manager believes another position will be opening up that suits the applicant's skills, this could be a way to let that person know they may soon have another opportunity. (然而，在某些特定的时间，这可能是个好主意。例如，如果一个应聘者很有前途，而招聘经理认为会有一个适合他技能的职位出现，这可以让那个人知道他们很快就会有另一个机会。)”可知，当应聘者也许能胜任另一个职位，申请人可以被告知为什么他们没有被录用。故选C。

【4】推理判断题。根据文章最后第一段“In all cases, even if you feel someone has cheated to obtain an interview, never behave in a way which shows you are superior to them. This is unprofessional and reflects very poorly not only on the hiring manager, but the organization as a whole. (在任何情况下，即使你觉得有人为了获得面试机会而欺骗了你，也不要表现得比他们优越。这样做很不专业，不仅会给招聘经理，也会给整个组织带来不好的影响。)”可推断出，关于招聘经理的职位，需要专业技能。故选A。