第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
“You're hired!”
You've probably already been filling out job applications or talking to family or friends about getting a part-time job.And good for you! You'll get an early start learning how to work.So how,exactly,do you get a part-time job?__36__It sounds strange,but it will put you in the right state of mind.Steal these secrets to keep you cool and impress the people who matter.
Secret #1:Do your homework.Showing up for an interview unprepared is like taking a driving test without ever opening the manual (手冊(cè)): FAIL.So give yourself a primer (初級(jí)讀本) on the job and the business first.A few ways to know your stuff: Has the company been in the news lately? __37__Do you know any employees you can ask about the job? You'll feel more confident,and your interviewer will be impressed that you did your research!
Secret #2:__38__You're probably pretty busy stressing over how to survive an intense interrogation (詢問),but guess what?The questions you ask during an interview may be what sells you to your future employer—they show your enthusiasm for the job.
Secret #3:It pays to get there early.__39__So arrive 15 minutes early and try this calming breathing exercise:
1.Find a place to sit (like a chair in the hall or across the street at a coffee shop).
2.Take slow,deep breaths.
3.Repeat that 5~10 times!
Secret #4:Don't skip breakfast.On interview day,make sure you're running on healthy fuel,like a piece of bread and a banana.__40__
A.What can you learn from its website?
B.Questions are as important as answers.
C.Do you want to build up your confidence?
D.You will compete for a dream job one day.
E.They'll give you the energy to do your best!
F.Think of yourself as a product you have to sell!
G.When you're in a rush,you start off feeling tired and anxious.
【語篇解讀】 本文是說明文。文章介紹了準(zhǔn)備面試的幾個(gè)小技巧。
36.F [F項(xiàng)是對(duì)上文So how,exactly,do you get a part-time job?的回答,且與下文的It sounds strange,but it will put you in the right state of mind相呼應(yīng)。]
37.A [A項(xiàng)與上下文的問句都是對(duì)上文A few ways to know your stuff的具體說明。]
38.B [B項(xiàng)與下文的The questions you ask during an interview may be what sells you to your future employer相呼應(yīng)。]
39.G [G項(xiàng)與上文的It pays to get there early及下文的So arrive 15 minutes early and try this calming breathing exercise相呼應(yīng)。]
40.E [E項(xiàng)中的They指代上文的a piece of bread and a banana。]