新视野大学英语视听说教程 3 Unit 4-1

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II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies¹.
W: I know, it’s over there. There’s not much happen though. I had a look already. Maybe you should look on the Net instead.
Q: What is the man looking for?
2. Script
M: You don’t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?
W: I’m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I’m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.
Q: What is the woman saying?
3. Script
M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you’re good with these things, and I really need someone to edit it. It’s way too long.
W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological² order. I can see we’ve got some work to do!
Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?
4. Script
M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?
W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.
Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?
5. Script
W: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I’m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don’t want to feel miserable³ on the first rung in five years’ time, watching everybody above me.
Q: What does the man want in fie years?

Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.B

1 vacancies   

n.空房间( vacancy的名词复数 )；空虚；空白；空缺

参考例句：

• job vacancies 职位空缺
• The sign outside the motel said \"No Vacancies\". 汽车旅馆外的招牌显示“客满”。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 chronological   

adj.按年月顺序排列的，年代学的

参考例句：

• The paintings are exhibited in chronological sequence.这些画是按创作的时间顺序展出的。
• Give me the dates in chronological order.把日期按年月顺序给我。

3 miserable   

adj.悲惨的，痛苦的；可怜的，糟糕的

参考例句：

• It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他，这是可耻的。
• Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。