新视野大学英语视听说教程第3册听力练习录音文本和答案Unit4

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新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册

听力练习录音文本和答案

Unit 4
II. Basic Listening Practice
7.
Script
M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies.
W: I know, it’s over there. There’s not much happen though. I had a look already. Maybe
you should look on the Net instead.
Q: What is the man looking for?
8.
Script
M:
You
don’t
have
enough
experience
or
qualifications
for
this
role.
What
makes
you
believe you could handle the position?
W: I’m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I’m
confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.
Q: What is the woman saying?
3. Script
M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you’re good with these things, and I
really need someo
ne to edit it. It’s way too long.

W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you
know.
And
it
should
list
you
experience
in
reverse
chronological
order.
I
can
see
we’ve
got
some work to do!
Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?
4. Script
M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?
W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the
marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to
its success.
Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?
5. Script
W: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I’m very ambitious
and want
to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don’t want to feel miserable on the
first rung in five years’ time, watching everybody above me.

Q: What does the man want in fie years?
Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.B
III. Listening In
Task 1: Tell me about yourself.
Script
M: Tell me a little about yourself.
W: I’m from Guilin City.

M: What brought you to the east coast?
W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I’m impressed by this city’s dynamic economy. I’ve
come to love it so much that I’ve decided to s
tay and work here.
M: What work experience do you?
W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities
were
to
maintain
the
company’s
ties
with
the
existing
customers
and
try
to
find
new
cargo
sources.
M: And what did that experience teach you?
W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired
from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to
trust you.
M: How would your former employer describe you?
W:
He
told
me
that
my
ability
to
find
one
customer
after
another
was
an
asset
to
the
company.
He
thanked
me
for
my
loyalty.
He
also
appreciated
my
team
as
shown
in
my
cooperation with my colleague.
M:
You
seem
very
mature
for
your
age.
And
I
see
from
your
resume
that
you
are
very
goal-oriented.
W: Thank you. I believe I’ve acquired many good qualities from my parents. They’re my
role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.
The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She
was impressed by the latter’s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She
says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company’s ties
with
the
existing
customers
and
try
to
find
new
cargo
sources.
There
she
learned
the
importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary,
but it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her
ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team
spirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes
that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a lot to learn.
Task 2: A Work Qualification Test
Script
Murphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American
applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take
the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the
test,
both
men
missed
only
one
of
the
questions.
The
manager
went
to
Murphy
and
said,
“Thank you for your interest, but we’ve decided to give the American the job.”

Bewildered by the manager’s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We
both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I should get the job!”

The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers,
but on the question
you missed.”

Unconvinced
and
somewhat
indignant,
Murphy
question,
“And
just
how
would
one
incorrect answer be better than the other?”

The manager’s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put
down ‘I don’t’ know’, and you put down ‘Neither do I’.”

Keys: FTTTFT
For Reference
1.
He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,
rather than on the correct answers.
2.
By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer on the test.

Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job Interview
Script
There are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don’t panic,
they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best
policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.
Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what
makes
you
suitable for this question,
what
the
company
can
gain
from hiring
you,
what
you
have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.
Often
they
ask
you
to
tell
them
about
yourself.
You
can
split
your
answer
into
two,
the
professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the
other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional
and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the
future.
When
asked
“What
are
your
weakness?”,
don’t
say,
“I
don’t
have
any.”
Everyone
has
weakness, a
nd it takes something positive like, “I haven’t had a lot of exposure on the on
-site
work,
but
I’m
looking
forward
to
being
more
involved
in
dealing
with
customers
directly
and
learning their needs.”

Another
common
question
is:
“What
are
your
strengths?”
Y
ou
should
customize
your
answer
to
meet
the
position
requirement.
Keep
in
mind
the
things
they
asked
for
in
the
advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to
this
job.
To
show
how
your
strengths
were
valuable,
use
the
“Why,
where,
when,
how”
to
demonstrate and prove your strengths.
16.
What is the passage mainly concerned with?
17.
What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why should we
choose you?”?

18.
What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?
19.
What
does
the
speaker
advice
you
NOT
to
say
when
asked,
“What
are
your
weaknesses?”

20.
What should you say when asked about your strong points?
Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.D
For Reference
“Why should we choose you?”, “Tell me about yourself.”, “What are your weaknesses?”,
and “What are your strength?”

IV. Speaking Out
MODEL 1


Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?
Susan: John, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?
John:

Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?
Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn’t seem to be interested in women. I thought about suing
then for sexual discrimination.
John:

I’m
afraid
it
won’t
be
much
help.
Have
you
looked
at
the
want
ads
in
the
newspaper?
Susan:
I’ve
been
checking
the
want ads
every
day
for a
week,
but
I
can’t find anything
interesting that I’m qualified for. And the few that I have seen are very low
-paying.
John: Then try the Internet. You can use a search engine to find a job site related to your
field.
Susan: Good thinking! Thanks! I think I’ll look for something in electronic engineering.

John:

Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the sort
of thing you’re looking for.

Susan: Great, I’ll try my luck there.

John:

Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon.
Susan:
This
afternoon?
Oh
no!
I’d
better
get
online
quickly
and
see
if
I
can
submit
my
resume by E-mail.
John: Wait, have
you
updated
your resume?
You’d
better include
your
work experience
from the IT company last summer.
Susan: Don’t worry. It’s all set. Thanks, mate.

John:

Any time, Sue.
Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?
B: What have you done so far?
A: I’ve asked a few friends and relatives for job information, but it’s not of much use.

B: That method is out of date. You should go to the job fair and meet wit companies.
A: Yes, I did. But IT industry seems to have been badly hit the economic recession, and not
many companied came to the job market. As for those who did come, they set a high standard
for the candidates.
B: To find more opportunities, you might as well look at the want ads in the newspaper.
A: I’ve been checking the want ads regularly for months, and I can’t find anything goo
d that
I’m qualifies for. And the few that I have seen are very low
-paying.
B: On the Internet you can find more job ads. You can use a search engine to find job sites
related to your field.
A: Good idea! I think I’ll look for something in software develop
ment.
B: I just found a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day. It might be
just the sort of thing you’re looking for.

A: Great! I’ll take a chance on that.

B:
Remember
to
update
your
resume
before
you
send
it
in.
It’ll
be
plus
for
yo
u
if
you
include your recent work experience at the IT company.
A: Sure. Thanks.
MODEL2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview?
Script
Susan: John, do you have any tips for a successful interview?
John: Well, first of all, you need to dress professionally.
Susan: Oh, what about during the interview?
John:
Ok,
be
sure
to
maintain
good
eye
contact
and
answer
all
questions
politely
and
directly. Don’t look too shy, nor should you sound too aggressive.

Susan: I’m not sure what kind of questions they’ll
ask.
John: They’ll probably want to know a little about your work experience. Many companies
don’t want a completely green hand. They don’t want to spend time and money on training.

Susan: Fortunately, I gained some experience at an IT company during the
last summer
holiday.
John: They may also want to know something about your character. You see, ability for
teamwork is usually valued.
Susan: What kind of questions should I ask them?
John: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company.
Susan: Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?
John: Better not. Not unless they bring it up. Just use the first interview to sell yourself.
Susan: You’re right. If they are interested in hiring me, there will be plenty of chances to
talk about money later.
John: Right. And the more interested they are, the more they’ll offer.

Now Your Turn
SAMPLE DIALOG
A: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview?
B:
Well,
first
of
all,
you
need
to
pay
attention
to
your
appearance.
You
have
to
dress
appropriately.
A: What do you mean by appropriately?
B: It’s often best to wear a suit. Some bosses don’t like to see a candidate on a dirty T
-shirt
and jeans.
A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in work.
B: Right on. Also, many employers are unwilling to hire a young man with his hair dyed red
or yellow.