Question

As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gesture and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make you that impression a good one.

First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Open your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.

Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angel expresses discomfort and distrust. Two of the most common defensive(防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.

Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eye contact or starring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored and rude.

1.The purpose of the first impression is to tell readers __________.

A．what a good first impression is

B．how to make a good first impression

C．how long it takes to make a first impression

D．the importance of making a good first impression

2.Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?

A．Cross your arms or legs

B．Open your coat or jacket when sitting down

C．Go into the room more slowly than usual

D．Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly

3.If you lean forward too much, it means __________.

A．you are very bored

B．you are too nervous

C．you don’t have confidence

D．you don’t trust others

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to use body language to win an interview

B．How to answer questions in an interview

C．How to understand body language

D．How to deal with an interviewer

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.B

3.D

4.A

【解析】文章是关于如何使用合适的肢体语言在面试中留下好的第一印象。

1.B 细节题。根据文章第一段最后一行Here are some tips to make you that impression a good one.

2.B 细节题。根据第2段最后一行Open your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.

3.D 细节题。根据第三段2,3行Sitting at too much of an angel expresses discomfort and distrust.

4.A 主旨大意题。文章正是关于如何使用合适的肢体语言在面试中留下好的第一印象。