新编六级听力练习 第354期

Passage Two
To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. [29]You need to create a good image in the limited time available, usually from 30 to 45 minutes. You must make a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates. The following are some qualities you should especially pay attention to during an interview. [30]First of all, you should take care and appear to be properly dressed. The right clothes worn at the right time can win respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgment. It may not be true that clothes make the man. But the first and often last impression of you is determined by the clothes you wear. Secondly, you should pay close attention to your manner of speaking, since speech is a reflection of personality. [31]You should reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position you are applying for. Finally, to be really impressive you must convey a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for work. If you display these characteristics, with just a little luck, you'll certainly succeed in the typical personnel interview.

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker?
正确答案：B
解析：短文提到，from 30 to 45 minutes，所以答案是B。预览选项可知，本题可能是问interview持续的时间。听音时注意听清数字，即可准确答题。本题属于原音重现。
30. How can one give the interviewer a good first impression?
正确答案：D
解析：原文中提到面试时的注意事项。根据选项可以预测题目是问被面试者应该怎么做。列举结构要速记，第1条肯定很重要，反复强调的信息一般会是答案。听到B时旁边可以记阿拉伯数字2，以示是第2条应该具备的素质。一定要认真听清问题。
31. What should be the best manner of speaking for a job-seeker during an interview?
正确答案：A
解析：这是列举结构的第2条中的重要信息。根据选项可以预测题目是问被面试者说话方式应该怎样。关键词confidently，not aggressively在原文中对应名词confidence，without being aggressive。