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Going to a job interview can be a very challenging experience. A lot of people are probably asking for the same job. What can you do to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd?
The experts say, “Be prepared!” Learn about the company before your interview. Find out about the company's products or services. Read about the company in the newspaper, or try to find information on the Internet. Also, dress rightly for the interview. Don’t wear informal clothes.
Prepare in advance for the types of questions the interviewers may ask you. They will most likely ask you to tell about your background, education, and experience. They will most likely ask you how you get along with your workmates. They may also ask what your future goals are. Be ready to answer questions about how you deal with pressure at work. Don’t be surprised if they ask what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Be sure to answer the interviewer’s questions honestly. Try to show that you are lively, responsible, and very interested in the job. Be confident, but don’t brag about yourself. That’s to say, don’t say how great you are. Instead, give examples of things you’ve done that show your strengths.
Be prepared when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. You can ask about the job responsibilities, the company in general, when the position will be filled, and other things. Before you leave the interview, make sure you know the names and titles of all the people you met. Write a thank-you letter to the interviewer as soon as possible, describing why you think you’re the right person for the job.
Following these practical tips can improve your confidence and help you shine in the interview. Then you’ll greatly increase your chances of impressing the interviewers and getting the job.
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()1. Why do experts suggest learning about the company before the interview?
A. To make the interviewers think you are smart.
B. To help you make a good impression and stand out.
C. To know the salary for the position.
D. To find out all the names of the interviewers you will meet.
()2. Which of the following questions will the interviewers probably NOT ask?
A. What is your educational background?
B. How do you get along with your workmates?
C. How much money does your family make?
D. What are your future goals?
()3. What does the underlined word “brag” mean?
A. Show off. B. Look down. C. Laugh at. D. Check out.
()4. What can we infer from writing a thank-you letter after the interview?
A. It’s a rule that all companies require.
B. It helps the interviewee get the interview result.
C. It helps the interviewee get the job easily and quickly.
D. It shows the interviewee is interested in the job and polite.
()5. 新考法·篇章结构 Which is the best structure of the passage?

C 热考内容 跨学科 KEY→P37

1~5 B C A D B
求职面试颇具挑战性,本文给出了一系列面试建议,如提前了解公司、恰当着装、准备面试官可能的提问、诚实自信不吹嘘、面试后尽快写感谢信等。
1. B 推理判断题。由“What can you do to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd?”和第二段内容可知,了解公司是为了留下好印象,脱颖而出。
2. C 细节理解题。第三段明确列出面试官可能的提问:背景、教育、经验、与同事相处、未来目标、应对压力、优缺点。C选项家庭收入未被提及。
3. A 词义猜测题。由 don't say how great you are 可知,brag 意为“吹嘘”,与 show off 同义。
4. D 推理判断题。由“Write a thank-you letter ... describing why you think you're the right person for the job.”可推知,应聘者写感谢信来描述自己为何适合该岗位,展示自己对该岗位的兴趣和礼貌。
5. B 篇章结构题。文章结构为“总—分—总”。第一段提出问题:面试难,如何脱颖而出;第二至五段分述建议:了解公司、准备问题、诚实自信、写感谢信;第六段总结全文。

【分析】
这是一篇关于求职面试建议的说明文，设置5道阅读理解题，涵盖细节理解、词义猜测、推理判断、篇章结构等考点。解题思路：1. 细节理解题需精准定位原文对应语句，匹配选项信息；2. 词义猜测题结合上下文语境推断生词含义；3. 推理判断题需基于原文内容合理推导，避免主观臆断；4. 篇章结构题需梳理段落逻辑，判断文章结构类型。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：由第一段末句“What can you do to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd?”及第二段“Learn about the company before your interview.”可知，了解公司是为了留下好印象、脱颖而出，对应选项B。
2. 细节理解题：第三段明确列出面试官可能提问的内容（背景、教育、经验、与同事相处、未来目标、应对压力、优缺点），未提及家庭收入，对应选项C。
3. 词义猜测题：由划线词所在句“Be confident, but don’t brag about yourself. That’s to say, don’t say how great you are.”可知，brag意为“吹嘘”，与show off（炫耀）同义，对应选项A。
4. 推理判断题：由第五段“Write a thank-you letter to the interviewer as soon as possible, describing why you think you’re the right person for the job.”可推知，写感谢信能展示应聘者对岗位的兴趣和礼貌，对应选项D。
5. 篇章结构题：文章第一段总起提出面试如何脱颖而出的问题，第二至五段分述具体建议，第六段总结全文，为“总—分—总”结构，对应选项B。
【答案】
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B
【知识点】
阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】
本文围绕求职面试的实用建议展开，题型覆盖英语阅读核心考点，既考查信息定位能力，也考查词义推断、篇章分析能力，是典型的英语阅读理解训练题，有助于提升学生的实用阅读技巧。
【难度系数】
0.6