【推荐1】How to Understand the Mind of an Interviewer

Getting inside an interviewer’s head can be tricky, as their perspective will change according to personality type, professional role, and personal experience.     1    

Research the company to determine what the interviewer is looking for. Company culture (work-life balance, atmosphere, etc.) is a great indicator of what your interviewer will want to see in candidates.     2     You can look for company mission statements for a better understanding of company culture, or quotes from top-level executives (领导层), like CEOs, which often set the tone for company culture.

Look up the interviewer when possible.     3     This is the perfect chance to look up background information on the interviewer on the company’s website. Professional and social media platforms can also help you better know what to expect from an interviewer.

    4     Many interviewers determine the truthfulness of your resume (简历) this way. If you respond with answers that are inconsistent with what you wrote in your resume, many interviewers will interpret it as a red flag. Thus, remember to review the start and end dates of positions listed on your resume and try not to be annoyed at this kind of fact checking.

Identify how the interviewer’s position will influence expectations. The role of your interviewer usually has an impact on what that person expects from a candidate. An HR representative, for example, will want to know you’re a good fit with the company culture and values. A direct manager, however, would be most interested in your practical ability to do the job.

Regardless of their roles, most interviewers will want to know you’ll make their lives easier.     5    

A．Be consistent with what you wrote in your resume.

B．Expect the interviewer to question you on your resume.

C．Therefore, it’s not an easy job to understand their mind.

D．So try to make a point of addressing this during the interview.

E．Usually, you’ll be informed of your interviewer’s name before you meet them.

F．However, you can research on the interviewer and tailor your answers to stand out.

G．In most situations, interviewers will expect you to share similar values with the company.

【推荐2】Grade 3 high school students are graduating next summer. Many of them will go to university. The transition from high school to college is challenging.     1    

Your opinions and outlook on college matter.     2     Actually your attitude about whether attending college will have a positive influence on your life is a strong predictor of academic performance.

    3    Your success in college depends, in part, on surrounding yourself with people who can support you and make you have fun. So try to take an active part in extracurricular（课外的）activities so that you can have a smoother adjustment to college.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors or teaching assistants.     4     This means trying to find the answers on your own first, but then contacting those who can help you when you can’t. That is what they’re there for! Your professors and teaching assistants want to see you succeed in their classes.

Be confident. Feeling anxiety about communicating with peers, professors and speaking up in class may be a problem for you.     5     The more you speak up in class, the easier it becomes.

A．Hold onto high school friendships.

B．Be open to making new friends on campus.

C．And successful adjustment to college has lifelong effects.

D．Successful adjustment is about reaching out for help when you need it.

E．Family support can give you comfort and assistance when classes get hard.

F．One of the best ways to increase your communication confidence is to practice.

G．So try to face the uncertainty that goes along with going to college with enthusiasm.

【推荐3】Having a pet is rewarding, but it can be hard work as well. However, if you are well prepared, caring for a pet doesn’t have to be a tiring job.

    1     If so, read on to get some tips for supporting any animal that would be an addition to your family.

    2     Except for the specific needs of each animal，all pets require time, company and love. You need to make sure that you want a pet not just for days but in the long term. For example, most pets require attention during the day, so make sure you may have enough time at home to look after your pet.

Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle. Different types of dogs have different needs.     3     Before buying a pet, you should do some research on the behaviors and needs of various pets you like. Don’t go into this decision dead set on one species or breed.

Plan regular visits to the vet（兽医）. Be sure to bring your pet to the vet soon after buying it. Just like humans, pets need regular check-ups.     4     Use your first visit to discuss how often you should schedule check-ups and your pet’s medical needs.

Exercise your pet if it’s the kind of pet that needs it. Find out the exercise needs of the pet before you buy it. Besides, you should also consider whether your lifestyle gives you enough time to meet your pet. Some pets don’t require you to take them for a walk, such as the rabbit and fish.     5    

A．It is important to exercise your pet.

B．Are you considering keeping a pet?

C．But other pets like dogs must be exercised.

D．Determine if you are really able to care for a pet.

E．Are you sure you are buying proper food for your pet?

F．Therefore, make sure you pick a pet that suits your lifestyle.

G．This helps to find problems before their condition becomes serious.

【推荐2】Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six­-year­old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week long trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day．I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay. I took my nine-­month­old and took off for home．

The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600．Not bad, huh?

Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big­time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up．

I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing（揭露）the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in．

I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts．

1. Why did Delta give the author’s family credits?

A．They took a later flight．

B．They had early bookings．

C．Their flight had been delayed．

D．Their flight had been cancelled．

2. What can we learn about the author?

A．She rarely misses a good deal．

B．She seldom makes a compromise．

C．She is very strict with her children．

D．She is interested in cheap products．

3. What does the author do?

A．She’s a teacher．

B．She’s a housewife．

C．She’s a media person．

D．She’s a businesswoman．

4. What does the author want to tell us?

A．How to expose bad tricks．

B．How to reserve airline seats．

C．How to spend money wisely．

D．How to make a business deal．