1 . Whenever you meet someone for the first time, you take great care to make a good impression.
★Answering the phone politely.
The way in which you answer the telephone say a lot about you.
★Transferring (转移) calls.
If someone has reached you or your department by mistake, kindly transfer them and offer them information on how they can better reach that person next time. For example, you can say, “I’m sorry.
★Taking messages.
Sometimes I’m amazed by the things people tell me when I call a company to speak to someone. I hear everything from “He’s out.” with no explanation, to “He is on the toilet.”
A.Treat customers with respect. |
B.I’m sorry but she is away from her desk. |
C.That’s a little more information than I need! |
D.You’ve actually reached the wrong department. |
E.The same should be true when you “meet” someone over the phone. |
F.Your voice and attitude create the first impression that the caller receives. |
G.When you are not the person the caller wants to speak to, politely transfer them to the correct person. |
A.An office clerk. | B.A shop assistant. | C.A politician. |
A.A job. | B.A person. | C.A company. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.The woman’s new job. |
B.The woman’s job interview. |
C.The woman’s working experience. |
A.In a college. | B.In a museum. | C.In a driving school. |
A.She is still in college. | B.She is under eighteen. | C.She has a driving license. |
5 . Wanted: A Personal assistant
I’m a very busy woman, looking for an assistant to help me with certain important tasks.
·Work
I would love to have a nine-to-five job.
·Go on family vacations
I love my family, especially when I don’t have to spend time with them. Thus, I will require my employee to attend all family vacations in my place. Since I’ll miss out on spending time with my nephews, a good assistant will live-stream them for me the entire time.
·Exercise
I am determined to get in better shape but find exercising exhausting and tiring.
·Eat
Just kidding-I love eating!
·Date
I’m looking for love but find dating intimidating. Ideally, my employee will get a drink with a potential mate so he or she can do the tiresome work of getting to know someone and deciding whether I’ll like him. If the romantic candidate advances past a third date,
·Have a baby
I’m eager to have a child, but being pregnant and giving birth seems hard.
·Die
I just don’t think it’s for me.
A.Children are so innocent and adorable. |
B.I’m happy to let go of him and continue with the next one. |
C.However, I find sitting in an office all day unbearable. |
D.I’d be willing to step in and proceed with the relationship from there. |
E.He or she will work out for a minimum of an hour a day and allow me to reap the benefits of his or her vigorous activity. |
F.Likewise, bringing up a child seems horrible. |
G.This is not your average assistant job. |
1. When did the girl's father start work on the project?
A.Three weeks ago. | B.A month ago. | C.Six months ago. |
A.In the city. | B.In the desert. | C.In the mountains. |
A.Growing rice. | B.Planting trees. | C.Protecting the grasslands. |
A.Angry. | B.Proud. | C.Shameful. |
1. What does the speaker intend to do?
A.Place advertisements in the Olympics. |
B.Become a volunteer in the Olympics. |
C.Do an interview with Mr. Collins. |
A.From his teacher. | B.On the Internet. | C.On TV. |
A.Britain. | B.France. | C.Spain. |
A.Knowledge of winter sports. |
B.Volunteer experiences. |
C.Communication skills. |
8 . Choosing the type of work you’ll do is one of the most important decisions you can make. You can begin by taking the following steps.
Perform a self-reflection. Before making any important decision, it’s a good idea to take time for self-reflection.
Next, take some time to identify your must-haves in a job.
Research and narrow down your list. After you’ve explored jobs that seem interesting, start researching each one to create a short-list of serious career possibilities.
Apply for jobs and prepare yourself for interviews. Once you've narrowed your list down to one or possibly two career paths, you'll need to apply for jobs and make preparations for the coming interviews.
Hopefully you can find a dream job by following the steps above.
A.Make a list of jobs to explore. |
B.Choosing a career is no different. |
C.Perform research on the company and role. |
D.The goal is to arrive at one or two career paths that you’re excited about. |
E.These can range from anything like salary or travel to benefits and location. |
F.It can be helpful to explore job postings to understand what employers are looking for. |
G.Getting prepared in advance can help you make a good first impression and secure a job offer. |
A.Pre-school kids. | B.The disabled. | C.Teenagers. |
1. What does the woman think of the man?
A.He’s relaxed. | B.He’s anxious. | C.He’s annoyed. |
A.Write his paper. | B.Teach a few classes. | C.Have a good night’s sleep. |