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201012 Long conversation 2
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. [A] By reading a newspaper ad. [C] By listening to the morning news.
[B] By seeing a commercial on TV. [D] By calling an employment service.
23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages.
[B] She could work close to her family.
[C] She could travel overseas frequently.
[D] She could use her previous experiences.
24. [A] Taking management courses. [C] Working as a secretary.
[B] Teaching English at a university. [D] Studying for a degree in French.
25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.
[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.
[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.
[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.
22.A 23. B 24.C 25. C
W: Good morning, I’m calling about the job that was in the paper last night。
M: Well, could you tell me your name?
W: Candidate Foreset。
M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?
W: Well, I thought it was just right for me。
M: Really? Um… Could you tell me a little about yourself?
W: Yes. I’m 23. I’ve been working abroad。
M: Where exactly have you been working?
W: In Geneva。
M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doing there?
W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university。
M: Which university was that?
W: The University of Manchester. I’ve got a degree in English。
M: You said you’ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?
W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family。
M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?
W: Well, I’m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management。
M: I see. You have foreign languages?
W: French and Italian。
M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement。
W: Can’t I arrange for an interview now?
M: Well, I’m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you。
W: Oh, I see。
M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two。
W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly。
M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye。
W: Thank you. Goodbye。
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard。
22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?
23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?
24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?
25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?
1.a commercial [kə’mɜ:ʃl] on TV. 电视商业广告
2. travel overseas frequently=travel in foreign country very often
3.previous [‘pri:viəs] experiences=experience in the past
children by a previous marriage.前一个婚姻里的孩子
His previous attempt was successful. 他以前的尝试成功了。
4.Taking management courses=学习管理课程
5. Working as a secretary. 英 [‘sekrətri]做秘书工作
6.Send in a written application 投书面申请
7.candidates [‘kændɪdət] on the short list 名单上的候选人
8. job vacancy [‘veɪkənsi] : an unfilled or unoccupied position
two vacancies in the new building 新楼的两间空房
a look of vacancy on his face 他脸上显出茫然若失的神情
fill (up) a vacancy by election 以选举的方式补满缺额
This will help to fill a vacancy in our knowledge. 这有助于弥补我们知识上的空白。
Vacant adj
9.appealing [ə’pi:lɪŋ] adj attractive 吸引人的
an appealing manner; an appealing idea. 令人心仪的举止；大受欢迎的想法
an appealing tone 以恳求的语调
sth/sb appeal to sb: sth/sb attract sb
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