大学英语综合教程4-unit-3-Job-Interview

1、Unit 3 Job InterviewText A Get the Job You WantPost-readingWhile-readingPre-reading ContentsText A Get the Job You WantText organizationWarm-up activitiesCultural backgroundPre-readingText A Get the Job You WantNew WordsWarm-up Activities1. Brainstorming Brainstorm some of the most important factors

2、 for the success in the job interview. (come up with one or two words and explain why in 2 or 3 sentences)EtiquetteConfidence AttireCharacter and ethics Work experienceStrategyGood preparationsJob InterviewBrainstorming-Preparations for a job interview.I have to know _ before going to an interview.W

3、arm-up ActivitiesCompany information Job descriptionCareer developmentTimeQuestion to askPlace Preparations forInterviewTitle of interviewerSome important things to remember during the InterviewWarm-up ActivitiesStand up and greet your interviewer with a firm hand-shake.Dont wear too much perfume or

4、 cologne. Dont wear big jewelries, bright clothes, or use to much make-up.Sit straight, but relax yourself. Keep smilingYoud better keep silent when a controversial topic is talked about. Bring copies of your resumeTurn off your phoneAsk for your interviewers business cardRole play-Job interviewSome

5、 clues:1. Talk about yourself.2. Assessment of your weakness3. Your advantages and skills4. Work experienceSample vedio:Cultural Background Harvey Mackay (born 1932 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is a businessman and columnist. Mackay is perhaps best known as the author of five business bestsellers, incl

6、uding Swim With the Sharks (Without Being Eaten Alive), Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt and Dig Your Well Before Youre Thirsty. He is a nationally syndicated columnist, and one of Americas most popular business speakers. He is also founder, Chairman and CEO of Mackay Envelope Corporati

7、on, whose story he tells in anecdotes sprinkled throughout his books.Michael Jordan (1963- ): American professional basketball player, considered by many to be the greatest player in basketball history. The 6 ft 6 in (198cm) shooting guard first became known as an explosive individual scorer, but as

8、 he matured as a player he adopted a more team-oriented approach to the game. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998). His widespread appeal to fans has helped keep basketball one of the worlds most popular spectator sports.Cultu

9、ral BackgroundSir Roger Bannister (1929-?): British physician and the first athlete in history to run a mile in less than 4 min. At a meet in Oxford on May 6,1954, Bannister ran the mile in 3 min 59.4 sec, establishing a world record. Cultural BackgroundJohn Michael Landy (1930- ): Australian athlet

10、e, and the second runner, after Englands Sir Roger Bannister, to break the four-minute mile. He did so in 3 minutes 58 seconds in 1954, two months after Bannister set his mark. Cultural BackgroundThe New York Marathon: in the fall, the largest running event in the U.S., annually attracting 30,000 or

11、 more entrants in a race through the five boroughs.Cultural BackgroundText OrganizationMain Idea:what qualities an employer is looking forFour tips:Never stop learningBelieve in yourself, even when no one else doesFind a way to make a differencePrepare to winexample of _ a college graduateThe end :t

12、o sum up the four pointsText OrganizationPartPara(s)Main Ideas 116 2727A recent college graduate failed to answer the questions because of lack of preparation.Four pieces of advice on being a successful interviewee.32831Everyone should make his or her own tracks in whatever he or she does. Part Divi

13、sion of the Text Text OrganizationPart I (1-6): A recent college graduate failed to answer the questions because of lack of preparation.The writer runs a _, and one day, a _ came into his office who wants to get a _. The writer asks the young applicant many questions, but the young mans answer to ev

14、ery question is _. So the writer believes that this young man is _ prepared for the job he was applying for and therefore will not be qualified.manufacturing companyrecent college graduatethe same: noill/poorly/not welljobPart 2 (7-27): Four pieces of advice on being a successful interviewee.2. Neve

15、r stop learning1. Prepare to win3. Believe in yourself, even when no one else does4. Find a way to make a differencePart III (28-31) Everyone should make his or her own tracks in whatever he or she does.In part III, the writer firstly tells us one of his personal experiences: one a day when Minnesto

16、ta was hit with one of _ in years, the writer was offered a ride with his mentor _ in Carlsons _. As the plane is going to take off, Curt becomes very happy because he finds there were no _ left in the snow, which means he was the first person to take off from there.the worst snowstormsCurt Carlsonj

17、ettracksPage 74New Words1. applicant求职者，申请人2. barely仅够；几乎没有3. beforehand事先4. blurt未加思索地冲口而出5. chuckle咯咯地笑6. endeavor努力（做某事）；尽力（做某事）7. generously慷慨地，不吝啬地8. grill盘问；烧烤9. inadequate不适当的；不充分的10. incidentally顺便提起地；附带地11. measurable可测量的12. partner搭档；同伙13. physically身体上；按自然法则地14. preparation准备；预备15. prospe

18、ctive可能成为的；预期的16. respond回答，回应17. rude粗鲁的；不礼貌的18. sparkle显露（活力等）；闪耀19. structure构造，结构20. taxi (v.)（指飞机）在地面或水面滑行21. veteran老兵；老手22. as I see it在我看来23. (as) the saying goes俗话说，常言道24. beyond any ones dreams做梦也想不到25. do ones homework事先做好准备26. follow up采取进一步行动27. from ones standpoint (of)在某人看来 28. go aft

19、er努力争取，追求29. in sbs hands在某人手中30. in the neighborhood of大约31. take/have a crack at尝试Get the Job You WantWhile-ReadingI like talking to potential salespeople, because theyre our link to customers. (Para1, L3)potentialadj. only before noun possible or likely in the futureThe disease is a potential kil

20、ler.First we need to identify actual and potential problems.n. the possibility to develop or achieve something in the futureHe has the potential to become a world-class musician. All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential.Had he asked any friends to grill him in a mock intervi

21、ew? (Para4, L3)grilln.v. We grill the steaks on the barbecue.They grilled her about where she had been all night.He was grilled by detectives for several hours.While-ReadingWas he planning to follow up the interview with another letter indicating his eagerness to join us? (Para5, L3)follow uptake ad

22、ditional steps to further (a previous action): A with BWe are worried that terrorists will follow up their threats with bomb attacks.follow-up: n. & adj.The book is a follow-up to her excellent television series. The reporter asked the president a follow-up question.While-ReadingWould the letter be

23、in our hands within 24 hours of the meeting, possibly even hand-delivered? (Para5, L5)in sb.s handsin sb.s possessionHis fathers company has been in his hands for some years.我的律师有了所有相关的证据。All the relevant facts are in my lawyers hands.While-ReadingHow well prepared would this person be if he were to

24、 call on a prospective customer for us? (Para6, L3)prospectivelikely to be or become or happenThey are worried about prospective changes in the law.The college had applications from nearly 200 prospective students.potentialprospect n. 前景；景象；有希望的候选人(Para12,5) And your prospects for success will be ma

25、ny times better. I see little prospect of an improvement in his condition. A rich harvest is in prospect. While-ReadingAs I see it, there are four keys to getting hired. (Para7)as I see it在我看来，这些钱足够他在国外生活一年了As I see it, the money is sufficient for seeing him through a year abroad.=from my standpoint

26、 =from the standpoint of mePara31, L1:From my standpoint, thats what its all about.As I see it, this press conference is the most successful one we have ever had.While-Reading the saying goes among musicians. (Para8, L2)(as) the (+adj.) saying goesAs the old saying goes, theres no smoke without fire

27、. As the common saying goes, every man alive has a duty to his country.While-ReadingThe same preparation applies in every form of human endeavor. (Para9, L5)endeavorn. effortsThe company has made every endeavor to deal with clients complaints as promptly as possible.v. try very hard to do something:

28、 to do sth.The government has endeavored to forbid the employment of children under the age of 16.While-Reading她尽可能地帮助我们。She made every endeavor to help us.When I graduated from college, the odds were good that I would have the same job for the rest of my life. (Para10, L1)oddsn. pl probability or c

29、hance The odds of getting hit by a falling satellite are very small.Para27,L2: Hes living proof that you can always shift the odds in your favor.While-ReadingBut if youre prepared, the pressure is on the other folks the ones who havent done their homework. (Para11, L3)do ones homeworkmake preparatio

30、ns beforehandHe had done his homework before he delivered the speech.在你去树林野营之前，做好准备！Before you go camping in the woods, do your homework.While-ReadingYou wont get every job you go after. (Para12, L1)go aftertry hard to obtain = pursueAre you planning to go after Peters job when he leaves?He went aft

31、er first prize in the English speech contest.While-ReadingThe best salespeople dont close every sale. (Para12, L2)closecomplete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreementHe had to lower the price to close the sale.Can we close this matter and move on?因为没有证据，警察开始结案了。The police are closing the case

32、 because of a lack of evidence.While-ReadingMichael Jordan makes barely half of his field-goal attempts. (Para12, L2)barelyadv.1. hardly, scarcelyThe roads were barely wide enough for two cars to pass.He was barely able to see the road in the fog.2. just, onlyHes barely 12 years old.bare adj. a bare

33、 head, a room bare of furniture While-ReadingWe hammered our opponents 6-1, 6-1! (Para13, L3)hammern.v.Some of the patients were shouting and hammering on the walls. Her latest movie was hammered by the critics. He could feel his heart hammering in his chest.While-ReadingOur bone structure was all w

34、rong, our lung power inadequate. (Para17, L4)structuren.The company needs to reorganize its management structure.v.If you work at home, you need to be able to structure your days.The essay would be more convincing if the arguments had been better structured inadequate: adequateWhile-ReadingSeveral y

35、ears ago my daughter Mimi and I took a crack at running the New York Marathon. (Para19, L1)crackn.v.The ice cracked as I stepped onto it.I cracked my head on the transparent glass door.The suspect cracked under questioning. take/have a crack (at): try to do (sth.) While-ReadingFind a way to make a d

36、ifference. (Para21, L1)make a differencechange the situation or outlook; have an effectWhere you live can make such a difference to the way you feel.你在做什么对我们没有任何影响What you are doing makes no difference to us.While-ReadingMost of the cabs are filthy, and almost all of them sport an impenetrable, bull

37、etproof partition. (Para21, L4)sportHes sporting a T-shirt and baseball cap like every other 17-year-old.The female pop star sported a diamond ring.=wear, take along withbulletproofwaterproof, airproof, recession-proof stock,etc.Para27,L2: Hes living proof that you can always shift the odds in your

38、favor.While-ReadingIt said he would get me there safely, courteously and on time. (Para22, L4)courteouslyadv. =politelyHe courteously opened the door for me.courteousShe needed to soften her request to make it as polite and courteous as she could. While-Reading“I know this is prying.” (Para25, L1)pr

39、yv. They tried to pry open the box. I just glanced at the letter; I didnt mean to pry.媒体一直打听他们的私事。The press continues to pry into their private affairs.We managed to pry the secret code out of him.While-ReadingMy mentor owner of a hotel and travel company with sales in the neighborhood of $9 billion

40、. (Para28, L3)in the neighborhood of=about, around, approximatelyHe has an annual salary in the neighborhood of 40,000 yuan.我希望租一间大约600元左右的单间。I am hoping to rent a single room in the neighborhood of 600 yuan.While-ReadingThen, though the storm continued to pound us, the airport opened a runway for s

41、mall craft only. (Para29, L1)poundbang, crackI could hear them pounding on the door.She could feel her heart pounding painfully as she finished the race. Dont pound up the stairs! While-ReadingAs we were taxiing down it to take off,. (Para29, L3)taxiv. move along on the ground or on water under its

42、own power, esp before or after flying The plane was taxiing along the runway.The first crew of the International Space Station taxied back to Earth aboard shuttle Discovery on Wednesday.While-ReadingCurt Carlson . rich beyond anyones wildest dreams, could still sparkle with excitement about being fi

43、rst (Para30, L2)beyond anyones/ones wildest dreamsBecoming a millionaire was beyond his wildest dreams.十年前我做梦也想不到我会拥有自己的车Ten years ago it was beyond my wildest dream that I could afford a car.sparkleThe diamond ring sparkled in the sunlight.Her eyes sparkled with excitement. She always sparkles at p

44、arties. While-ReadingAssignmentTalk about the picturesUseful expressionsPost-readingUseful Expressions1. 模拟面试mock interview2. 采取进一步行动follow up3. 在某人手中，为某人所拥有in ones hands4. 亲手送交的hand-delivered5. 可能的客户prospective customers6. 在我看来as I see it7. 俗话说(as) the saying goes8. 极有可能the odds are good that9. 一生中

45、仅有一次的经历a once-in-a-lifetime experience 10. 事先做好准备do ones homeworkUseful Expressions11. 努力争取，追求go after12. 交换场地switch sides13. 发扬长处develop ones strengths14. 尝试take/have a crack (at)15. 奇迹中的奇迹miracle of miraclesUseful Expressions16. 实现你的目标accomplish your goals17. 改变现状或观点； 产生影响 make a difference18. 大约i

46、n the neighborhood of 19. 做梦也想不到的 beyond ones/anyones wildest dreams20. 从的观点来看from ones/the standpoint (of)Useful ExpressionsP75 Vocabulary 1 1) rude 2) physically 3) structure4) made a difference 5) blurted (out)6) chuckling6) chuckling7) measurable8) prospective9) preparations10) sparkled11) took a crack at 12) partnerP81 Cloze 2(1) encouraging (2) inquiry(3) relevant (4) samples (5) references (6) advice (7) preparing (8) seriously (9) probably(