阅读理解 Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task, yet any carelessness on an applicant's part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Consequently the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach you should take rather than suggest what you should write.
—When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information.
—Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing. Write carefully and neatly.
—Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed.
—Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement in the community, or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role.
—Pay particular attention if there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position.
—Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can, and if they fit naturally, add a few words to demonstrate how the position fits your overall career plan.
单选题 The first sentence of the passage means that______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】推理判断题。由文章第一句“Filling in company application forms…a negative reaction from readers.”可知,填写应聘表格可能是件反反复复乏味的事,但求职者丝毫的马虎都会带来负面的影响。因此即使表格填写很乏味,也应该避免任何细小的错误。故选C。A项(你可能需要填写一份很长的应聘表格)、B项(填写应聘表格很费时)和D项(应聘表格通常很难阅读,并且填写时需要良好的技能)均与文义不符。
单选题 Although all application forms demand the same basic information, ______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】推理判断题。由文章第一段第二句“Each company or organization usually…may vary in detail.”可知,每一家公司或组织通常都会使用自己特别设计的表格,虽然这些表格要填写的基本信息都一样,但它们在细节方面存在着差异。由此也可推出,不同的公司会有不同的要求。故选A。
单选题 Which of the following statements about your personal data is true?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】推理判断题。由文章第二段可知,去面试时一定要带上个人资料,以便随时查阅如日期、电话号码这类细节以及一些其他有用的信息。由此可推知,个人资料对面试很有帮助,但这并不意味着它比面试还重要,或者它需要包括所有的个人信息。故选A。
单选题 When writing about the duties of your jobs, you should______.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】推理判断题。由文章第四段“要花点笔墨来描述‘你’在过去从事过的每一份工作中所承担的责任和不同方面,而不要仅仅罗列职责。”可推知,不仅要描述职责,还要写点不同的方面,即尽可能写出更多的细节。D项描述正确。
单选题 Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】主旨大意题。由文章第一段最后一句可知,本文主要讲述的是填写应聘表格时应该采取的措施和方法,即需要注意的一些细节。故选C。