失业英语对话-How to Go to an Interview(3)

A: I was trying to find the class on preparing for interviews.
B: You have found your way to the interview class. Please come in!
A: I am so happy I found this class because I was really nervous about my upcoming interview.
B: When we go into an interview, what do you think our first consideration should be?
A: Our dress and grooming¹ are probably the first thing an interviewer judges us by.
B: Friendliness² and a good attitude are also very important.
A: Yes, and they help establish a friendly tone³ for the rest of the interview.
B: The interviewers always are interested in what you ask them about their company.
A: What else should I be thinking about?
B: Be yourself and be honest. Simply answer the questions put to you.

 

1 grooming   

n. 修饰, 美容，（动物）梳理毛发

参考例句：

• You should always pay attention to personal grooming. 你应随时注意个人仪容。
• We watched two apes grooming each other. 我们看两只猩猩在互相理毛。

2 friendliness   

n.友谊，亲切，亲密

参考例句：

• Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面，我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
• His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。

3 tone   

n.语气，音调，气度，色调；vt.（up）增强

参考例句：

• There was a tone of mockery in his voice.他说话的语气含有嘲笑的意味。
• Holmes used an informal,chatty tone in his essays.霍姆斯在文章中语气轻松随便。