Question

    The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.

A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident  and positive attitude.When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don't.

Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture,use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself？Your abilities? Your interest in the job？

Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also, don't say negative things about yourself, or former employer.

Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain:

"I'm sorry, but I didn't catch that."

"I'm not sure exactly what you mean."

Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.

At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time. It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.

Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about the job.

Good luck!

1.It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer

B. you should stand still with respect before the employer

C. the first impression is very important in an interview

D. employers understand and like employees' nervousness

2.Why should we pay attention to our body language？

A. Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression

B. Because it can help us feel about the employer

C. Because it is needed by our employer.

D. Because we need it to improve our feelings

3.The main purpose of the passage is _____.

A. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job

B. to tell right from wrong about job interviews

C. to explain why we should do something about an interview

D. to suggest not being shy in an interview

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage？

A. A Friendly Smile

B. Making a Good Expression

C. Don't Be Nervous

D. Sending a Thank-You Letter

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.A

4.B

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章强调面试时第一印象很重要。同时要重视肢体语言，因为它可以帮助我们赢得雇主的积极印象。

1.推断题。根据文章的第一段The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.“面试开始时给人的印象非常重要，雇主通常会在面试的前三分钟决定雇佣谁。他们通过你的外表、态度和举止来判断你。”可知，从文章中可以推断，第一印象在面试中是非常重要的。故选C。

2.细节题。根据第三段中But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture,use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself？Your abilities? Your interest in the job？“但是要注意你的肢体语言。你坐着、走着、做着手势、用你的声音和面部表情表达感情的方式都是你身体语言的一部分。这会让面试官知道你对自己的感觉以及你所处的情况。你对自己感觉积极吗?你的能力?对这份工作的兴趣?”可知，之所以要重视肢体语言，是因为它可以帮助我们赢得雇主的积极印象。故选A。

3.推断题。由第一段The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners. “面试开始时给人的印象非常重要，雇主通常会在面试的前三分钟决定雇佣谁。他们通过你的外表、态度和举止来判断你。”可知：本文意在教会读者如何参加面试。故选A。

4.主旨题。由第一段可知：本文强调面试时第一印象很重要。故选B。