题目内容
Sometimes you need to make phone calls to get a job. Calling is the first step where you can show your ability to an employer. Here are some tried and true tips:
Get the person responsible
You need to talk directly to the person who would supervise you. In a small business, you might ask to speak to the “person in charge”. In a larger one, you would ask for the name of the person in charge of the particular department you’re interested in.
Get the name of the person
If you don’t have the name of the person you need to speak to, ask for it. Usually, you will be given the supervisor’s name and your call will be transferred to him or her.
Get past the receptionist
In some cases, receptionists and secretaries will try to screen out your call. If they find out that you’re looking for a job, they may transfer you to the Personnel Department or ask you to send an application or resume. Here are some ways to keep from getting screened out:
* Call back
Call back a day later and say you are getting ready to send some correspondence (信件) to the person who manages such and such. You want to use the correct name and title and request that they give you this information. And this approach usually gets you what you need. Say “thank you” and call back in a day or so. Then ask for the supervisor or manager by name.
* Call when the secretary is out
You are likely to get right through if you call when the receptionist is out to lunch. Other good times are just before and after normal work hours. Less experienced staff members are likely to answer the phone and put you right through.
Ask three times for an interview
Sometimes, the supervisor you contact just simply rejects you. Then, you can try asking three times for an interview! Although this approach does not always work, asking the third time works more often than most people would believe.
Arrange a time
If the person agrees to an interview, arrange a specific date and time.
65. In the writer’s opinion, who should you talk to if you want to get a job by making phone calls?
A. Receptionists or secretaries of the right department.
B. The person in charge of the Personnel Department.
C. The person who may be your future supervisor.
D. A less experienced staff member.
66. To get past the receptionist, you had better ______.
A. ask him or her to put you through to the Personnel Department
B. send some correspondence first to the manager
C.make the phone call to a less experienced staff member
D.always ask three times for an interview before arranging a time
67. The purpose of the passage is to ______.
A. show you how to find a better job
B. show you a special way to find a job
C. teach you the skills of making telephone calls
D. tell you it’s not easy to find a good job
Robopets (机器人宠物) are high-tech robots programmed to play. They can communicate with their owners and recognize their voices. Each one will develop a different “personality”. They can be a lot of fun to play with, but these robots can also be helpful to people who are sick and can’t look after a real animal. Many doctors believe that when a person is happy and laughing, their body recovers faster. A robopet might be just what the doctor ordered.
| Dear Expert: I was asked to retrieve my 14-year-old daughter from a five-day camping trip.She was suffering from such severe separation anxiety,her teacher thought she should go home.She hadn’t eaten anything and had refused to participate in any activities.The thing is my daughter is extremely bright and has many friends;she organized a few friends into a band,and it belongs to several school clubs.She’s just always had an extreme fear of being away from home.I don’t want her to miss out on other trips. Yours truly, Jonathan |
| Dear Jonathan: Sometimes kids can push through homesickness,but in other instances they become hurt mentally and develop greater anxiety around outings,which can worsen and prolong(延长) the problem.Separation anxiety can be the result of many complex interactions some genetic(遗传的) and some learned. People with high anxiety tend to be fearful and worried, ever when the sense of threat is minimum（ 最低程度）.Lots of talented,creative and successful people are exceedingly anxious. I believe your daughter is bright,active and popular,but simply can’t do well outside her home base.My suggestion is to take things in small steps,so your daughter can experience success,and always have a fallback(退却) plan if she needs it.For instance,she can plan an overnight with a friend,but assure her it’s no big deal to pick her up at midnight if she changes her mind. What’s important is to recognize the fear,and make plans to deal with whatever may cause distress.In other words,don’t try to talk your daughter out of her fears,equip her to master them.This way she’ll eventually gain the confidence to go on further trips. Expert |
What does the underlined word“retrieve”mean?
A.Go with someone. B.Take someone back.
C.Separate from someone. D.Miss someone.
Which of the following statements is TURE?
A. Separation anxiety is the result of different reasons.
B. Separation anxiety is genetic.
C.Only creative people suffer from separation anxiety.
D.Separation anxiety is of the same level.
When can’t the 14-year-old daughter function well?
A.When organizing a band at school.
B. When she is not far away from her home.
C.When she is in a club.
D. When she is camping far away from home.