Hunting for a job is a painful experience, which nearly everyone must endure at least once in a lifetime. Books are published and magazine articles are written on the subject, all trying to tell job seekers what they should do or avoid in order to win the game. They can’t calm the nervous applicant but they do offer some advice.

To begin with, it is not a good idea to be late. Job interviewers don’t think very highly of the candidate(應(yīng)聘者)who arrives twenty minutes after the appointed time . The wise job seeker explores the place the day before. Next day he arrives early for the appointment.

What makes a good impression? Being on time does, then, appearance. It is essential for the candidate to be dressed properly and to look alive. It is also very important to look the interviewer in the eye because this “eye contact” gives a strong impression of sincerity and openness.

Many candidates waste a good part of the interview explaining why they want the job; the man or the woman on the other side of the desk is waiting to hear why the would-be employee would be good for the position and for the company.

It is a very difficult task to display oneself to possible employer: one must not be too humble, since it is essential to show one’s good points and experiences. However, bragging(說大話)doesn’t make a very good impression. One thing is certain: interview time is a time for honesty. The interviewer is trying to discover not only the professional worth but also the character of the man or the woman he is meeting. Therefore, he must rely on his observation of the applicant, her manners, what she says and how she says it.

While this examination is going on, the job seeker should remember that she too has a right to be curious. It is recommended that the applicant ask some serious questions about the job, the company, and its future. If the questions are intelligent, they will impress the interviewer favorably.

68. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to _____________.

A. offer tips on job seeking           B. warn applicants not to be nervous

C. analyze the thinking of interviewers  D. stress the difficulty of job seeking

69. Which of the following shows whether an applicant could benefit the company?

A. How early he/she is.              B. What he/she is wearing.

C. His/Her explanation for the job.     D. His/Her manners.

70. The underlined word “humble” probably means _____.

A. humorous                 B. modest              C. honest        D. talkative

71. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with?

A. Job seekers should be as early as possible.

B. Job seekers should be dressed as well as possible.

C. Interviewers pay a lot of attention to applications’ behaviors.

D. Interviewers encourage applicants to ask questions.

【小題1】A

【小題2】C

【小題3】B

【小題4】C

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     When you are in a place where you are hunting for a new job or career, you will find that there are several
things needing your atten tion. Jobs and careers are fewer than you might entirely be prepared for; especially
when satisfying employment is something you need to seriously think about. How are you going to find the job
that you want and how are you going to avoid traps in your way? When you want to make the most out of your job search, take a moment and think about the things that you must avoid at all costs.
     One of the most important rules is, never to compromise on your requirements such that it will negatively
affect your life and peace of mind at a later stage. Keep in mind your basic expectations from a job. It might be
something along the lines of increased monetary pay ment or you might find that it has something to do with
benefits or time off. Whatever it is that you count as your basic requirements, make sure that you do not accept a job without it. Your requirements might be difficult to get, but you have all the rights to try and a chieve them.
     That being said, don't shy away from odd jobs that might actu ally take you to the place that you want to be
in, eventually. Some- times, finding the right job is a matter of luck and chance after you have been searching
and putting in a lot of efforts. And if something unexpected happens, remember that taking chances is something you might want to seriously consider. You are in a place where you are thinking about moving forward, so
don't be surprised by what route it might take to get there. As long as you keep your goals in mind, you are going to be doing much better than other people are during their job search.
     If you are looking for the right career, another thing that you can do to make sure that you get the right kind of employment is to advertise yourself. When you do nothing to push yourself forward, you will be the one
suffering for it. If required, motivate yourself and try to look at all that you possess by way of positive traits.
Make sure that you can present your skills and abilities in the best light possi ble. If the jobs that you have set
your sights on are challenging, set targets for yourself and work towards them in a systematic and fo cused
manner. The more efforts you put into marketing yourself, the better will be your chances of obtaining the job
of your choice.
     Remember that when you are working on a job search, you should not shortchange yourself. This is because you will only hurt yourself by aiming low.
     What to avoid during your job search
Paragraph Outline Supporting Details
Brief introduction ☆You need to know they are fewer than 1. _____
☆You should take the related things into 2. _____ and know what to a- void.
Detailed information of what to avoid dur ing the job search ☆Don't lower standards or it will have a negative 3._____ on your later
life. Accept a job with your basic 4. _____ which might be not easy to
get.
☆ Accept some odd jobs which might help you 5. _your goal. Sometimes, luck and chance may 6. _____  well in your finding the job. You can do better than others if you 7. _____ your goals during the job search.
☆You should make a( n) 8.____for yourself to hunt for the right job. If it is a 9. _____for you to find the job, set your targets and work hard.
Summary ☆Low aims may do 10. _____ to your- self, so you shouldn't shortchange yourself.

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