商务英语课后答案

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1) Why is it suggested that one should concentrate on well-known companies when looking for a job?

Because well-known companies are usually large and, therefore, frequently hire new people.

2) What are the three ways to contact the companies you are applying for?

The first way is to call them up on the telephone. Another way is to write a cover letter and send it to the company with a resume. The third way is to go directly to the company without first writing or calling.

3) Why do you use these ways to contact the companies?

To get an interview.

4) Why is the job interview crucial for getting a good job?

Managers are trained to interview applicants in a special way. The education and experience of the interviewee are important; yet, equally important to a company is how a person feels about the company.

5) What is the company concerned with in a job interview?

The psychology of the applicants.

6) What are the three stages of the typical interview?

The first is the beginning of the interview, during which the manager tries to make the applicant feel comfortable and tells the applicant something about the company. In the second stage, the manager asks the interviewee questions about his education, his background, and his interest in the job. Finally, the manager will discuss salary and allow the applicant to ask questions about the company.

7) What should a person do in an interview?

Try to relax, to be honest, and to be yourself. If you relax and act

naturally, the interviewer will feel comfortable and will know that he can trust you. This will increase your chances of getting the job.

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1.2.1 Dialogue

Mr Tony Johnson, the manager of the export department, is interviewing Ms

Linda White who is applying for the post of secretary.

1）What does Ms White do at the moment?

She is a secretary.

2）Why does she want to change the present company?

She wants to get more interesting work − that’s why she is applying for this post.

3）What did Ms White say about the qualities a secretary should have?

A secretary needs to be pretty hard-working and should be able to do a lot of things on her own initiative.

4）What did the report sent by Personnel Department say about Ms White? She did reasonably well in the shorthand and typing test, and very well indeed in the intelligence test.

5）What do you think of Ms White’s replies at the interview?

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6）Do you think Ms White will get the job? Give your reasons.

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1.1.2 Dialogue