Unit 1

Interview

Conversation 1

A : How about your study at college?

B : I was doing quite well at college. I completed my MBA degree in international trade with first-class honors.

A : Why did you select your college?

B : I selected my college because it had an excellent academic reputation.

A : What do you like doing in your spare time?

B : My favorite recreation is cooking. I learned to cook Chinese dishes and western style dishes as well. It keeps me busy and makes me happy.

Conversation 2

A : What sort of experience do you have ?

B : I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles.

A : Where was your last job?

B : I worked in Hanson Paper Company.

A : Why did you quit your last job?

B : Because the company is far away from home, and I have to study after work so I can't afford to waste time on the road everyday.

Conversation 3

A : Why did you apply for the position?

B : I learned from your ad. That you will provide on-the-job training for new employees. This is just what I need, because I'm a recent college graduate. I have the necessary knowledge and skills but I lack experience.

A : What do you hope to become?

B : I want to prove my true value in the electronic industry, and hopefully in the near future I would be promoted to a higher position.

A : Well, thank you for coming . We'll let you know as soon as possible.

Conversation 4

A : Good morning. Are you Mr.Liu?

B : Yes. My name is Liu Lizhi. How do you do ?

A : How do you do ? Please be seated, How is your trip here?

B : Quite good, I think . I came here by bus , and it took me about 15 minutes.

A : Oh, yes . How old are you ?

B : Twenty.

A : Hum, still a student?

B : Yes , I'm student of grade 3 in the university majoring in economics.

A : What subjects are you studying ?

B : English , math, commercial and legal studies , and accountancy.

A : Have you had any working experience.

B : Well, I worked at a supermarket during last summer holidays .

A : What do you like to do in your spare time?

B : I like sports very much . Besides that , I also like working on a computer in my spare time.

A : How are your English and computer skills?

B : I have passed the CET-4 and 6. As far as computer is concerned I can use the computer for word processing.

A : Okay. Mr.Liu, we'll inform you of the results within a week.

Conversation 5

A : Good morning . My name's Pat Green.

B : Good morning. Mr.Green . My name is Helen. What can I do for you ?

A : I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.

B : Yes . Are you interested in the job?

A : I think so . But before I apply , could you tell me more about the work?

B : Have you eve worked with tape recorders before?

A : I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied English in high school.

B : Good. There are many different kind of language labs, but ours is a small one . If you decide to take the job, I'll explain how to operate the system, Are you sure?

A : How many hours would I work a day and what's the pay?

B : Ten hours a week . From Monday to Friday , from 4 to 6 P. m. , and $150 a week.

A : OK, I'll take it .

B : Fine . Please fill out the application form.