Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task. Yet any carelessness on an applicant’s part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Therefore the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach you should take rather than suggest what you should write.

*When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information.

*Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing—write carefully and neatly.

*Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed.

*Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement in the community, or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role.

*Pay particular attention of there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position.

Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can , and if they fit naturally , add a few words to demonstrate （证明） how the position fits your overall career plan.

1．Although all application forms demand the same basic information,       .

A．different companies may have different requirements

B．different companies may take the same attitude towards them

C．application may be required to answer all the questions in detail

D．application may have to send in the forms by person

2．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Your personal data record is more important than the interview itself.

B．You should put all your personal data record in the application form.

C．Your personal data record will be of much help to your interview.

D．You should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible.

3．When writing about the duties you have been engaged in, you should        .

A．put down the names of your colleagues   

B．describe the nature of the duties

C．relate them to other major duties     

D．describe what responsible positions you have held

4．Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage?

A．Importance of Application Forms            

B．How to Fill in an Application Form

C．Job and Its Application Form             

D．Nature of Application Forms

Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task. Yet any carelessness on an applicant’s part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Therefore the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach （方法） you should take rather than suggest what you should write.

*When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information.

*Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing—write carefully and neatly. t

*Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed.

*Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement （参与） in the community, or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role.

*Pay particular attention of there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position.

Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can , and if they fit naturally , add a few words to demonstrate （证明） how the position fits your overall career plan.

1．The first sentence of the passage means that        .

A. You may have to fill in a long application form

B. the filling up of an application form takes much time

C. one may have to fill in many application forms before one gets a job

D. application forms should be filled carefully, with no misleading

2．Although all application forms demand the same basic information,       .

A. different companies may have different requirements

B. different companies may take the same attitude towards them

C. application may be required to answer all the questions in detail

D. application may have to send in the forms by person

3．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Your personal data record is more important than the interview itself.

B．You should put all your personal data record in the application form.

C．Your personal data record will be of much help to your interview.

D．You should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible.

4．Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage?

A．Importance of Application Forms             B．How to Fill in an Application Form

C．Job and Its Application Form                    D．Nature of Application Forms

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　　The physicians in a hospital form the core of the medical staff. But they couldn't provide effective medical care to their patients without the help of numerous other medical employees. From the viewpoint of the patients, the nursing staff is particularly important. Nurses are usually in close contact with patients as long as they are in the hospital.

　　A nurse does not study for as many years as a doctor. However, each must be equally dedicated. Caring fox sick persons requires a great deal of patience and concern. Most nurses work long days, and they often must work at odd hours or during the night.

　　Under the supervision(监督)of the head nurse, the nursing staff must provide nursing services on 24-hour basis and attend to patient's needs. This responsibility continues around the clock, and so nurses must work in shifts. A shift is a period of duty, usually eight in length. The nurses on the ward rotate(轮流)their shifts. All of them work out of a central area on the ward called the nurses' station.

　　A nurse must always be alert. She can never afford to be careless. This is true in all nursing situation, but it is especially true in the intensive care unit. Patients under intensive care duty have one of the most demanding jobs in the hospital.

　　Serving as a nurse can be a very rewarding job. But it is not an easy one. Not every person is suited to become a nurse. Only very dedicated people have chosen nursing as a profession.

(1)The nursing staff ________.

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A．are central to the medical staff

B．play an important role in caring for patients

C．can work effectively without physicians

D．are always in close contact with the patients

(2)Why must nurses work in shifts?

[　　]

A．They are careless.

B．Nursing services must be provided continuously.

C．They work at night from time to time.

D．A shift is usually eight hours long.

(3)Why kind of person is suited to become a nurse?

[　　]

A．A very careful person.

B．An able person.

C．A very dedicated person.

D．A specially trained person.

(4)Which of the following is NOT true?

[　　]

A．Nurses are specially trained to offer bedside care to sick persons.

B．Patients cannot do without nurses.

C．Nurses are in the charge of patients.

D．Nurses often work during the night.