Question

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

A job interview is one of the longest and most frightening ways of making first impression(印象).1.. To prepare for a job interview, use these tips.

Respond well and timely to the Invitation to interview.2..Most interview invitations are sent by email and it is polite to reply by email, in a brief, pleasant and sincere manner. Thank the sender for their time and for the invitation to the interview, making it clear that you will appear at the determined time.

Research the company's background. Start by looking into their future goals and plans. Carrying out the interview with this in mind will make you seem like a good long-term investment(投资).3..

Think of questions to ask your interviewer. Taking an active part in the interview gives a good impression of your level of interest in the job.4.. However, avoid asking anything that can be easily answered through a quick Internet search.

5.. It's best to prepare for all sorts of questions by thinking about your own work goals, long-term plans, past successes, and work strengths. In addition, you should get ready for the seemingly simple questions that most employers like to throw at their interviewees.

A.Think over your own goals and plans.

B.Guess what questions your interviewer may ask.

C.Avoid asking your interviewer personal questions.

D.However, it's also your chance to get on an employer's good side.

E.It's a good idea to prepare at least three questions to ask your interviewer.

F.Replying to the invitation already forms a part of your interview impression.

G.Also, be ready to talk about the organization and the job you are applying for.

Answer

1.D

2.F

3.G

4.E

5.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。求职面试是给人留下第一印象的时间最长、最可怕的方式之一，却也是获得雇主好感的机会。文章主要就如何准备面试提出了一些建议。

1.根据后文To prepare for a job interview, use these tips.可知要为面试做准备，请使用以下技巧。由此可知，本句是在强调面试的重要性，面试是获得雇主好感的机会，因此要好好准备。故D选项“然而，这也是你获得雇主好感的机会”符合上下文语境，故选D。

2.根据上文Respond well and timely to the Invitation to interview.可知及时回复面试邀请。由此可知，本段说明的是如何回复面试邀请，上文中respond与F选项中reply为同义替换。故F选项“回复邀请已经构成了你面试印象的一部分”符合上下文语境，故选F。

3.根据上文Research the company's background. Start by looking into their future goals and plans.可知调查公司背景。从展望他们未来的目标和计划开始。由此可知，本段是在强调要做好面试公司的背景调查，方便在面试时谈论你所申请公司的情况，以及这项工作的要求等。故G选项“同时，准备好谈论你申请的公司和工作”符合上下文语境，故选G。

4.根据后文However, avoid asking anything that can be easily answered through a quick Internet search.可知但是，不要问任何可以通过快速的网络搜索轻易回答的问题。由此可知，本句是在说明该向面试官问几个问题，问什么样的问题。故E选项“准备至少三个问题来问面试官是个好主意”符合上下文语境，故选E。

5.根据后文In addition, you should get ready for the seemingly simple questions that most employers like to throw at their interviewees.可知此外，你应该准备好回答大多数雇主喜欢向面试者提出的看似简单的问题。由此可推知，本段是在说明要事先猜测面试官会问的问题，故B选项“猜猜面试官可能会问什么问题”符合上下文语境，故选B。