英语听力精选进阶版 14791

English at Work 

Episode¹ 1: The interview 

Language for interviews 

Narrator:   Hold tight please! This is Anna, on a bus going to an interview for a job as 

a sales executive² at Tip Top Trading – one of London's fastest growing 

companies. How are you feeling Anna? 

Anna:   Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job. 

Narrator:  Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine. 

Anna:   The right things!? Like what? 

Narrator:  You need to sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant³ and give examples. 

  Like: A good example that comes to mind. 

  I'm particularly proud of. 

  Timekeeping is important to me. 

Anna:   Oh right. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me? 

Narrator:  Sorry Anna, you're on your own now – but we'll be listening in. Look!  

  You've just arrived. Good luck! 

Paul:    Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip Top Trading. And you must 

  be….? 

Anna:   It's Anna. 

Paul:    Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got 

  your CV… 

Anna:   Err⁴, is that it there? 

Paul:   Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive but what sales 

experience can you bring to our company? 

Anna:   I worked in a shop once. 

Narrator:  Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example! 

Anna:   Oh right…mmm….well a good example that comes to mind is when I was 

  involved with a campaign to promote and sell a new range of   

  clothes – I loved doing it and it was… 

Denise:  Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul. 

Paul:    Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks like you've achieved a lot during  

  your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team  

  working during your time there? 

Denise:  Sorry! I forgot the sugar. 

Paul:    Thank you Denise. 

Anna:   Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer⁵ of the debating  

  society at university. That was OK I suppose. 

Narrator:  Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic – the debating society is exciting! 

Anna:   I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I organised the finances⁶ for the 

debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions 

 on what to buy. 

Narrator:  I like it! "I'm particularly proud of" - Positive but not boasting. You're doing 

  well. 

Paul:    Very impressive – so you're a good planner Anna! We like organised people 

  here... ooops, silly me. I seemed to have spilt tea over your CV. 

Anna:   Oh, do you need some help? 

Paul:    Oh no…I'm sure it'll dry out… carry on please… 

Anna:   Also… timekeeping is important to me…  

Narrator:  "Timekeeping is important to me" – that's good! 

Anna:   I always try to complete my work on time. At university I never  

  handed my assignments in late.  

Paul:    That's good to hear. We like punctuality here…  

Denise:  Excuse me Paul. Sorry it's a bit late – but I thought you might like a biscuit 

  with your tea. 

Paul:   Hmm thanks….oh lovely, custard creams… mmm. Now Hannah, finally I 

wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this 

company? 

Anna:   Errrr… ooo… well. The reason I applied⁷ is…. 

Narrator:  Yes, yes, yes Anna? Do you need a bit more time to think? 

Anna:   Errr…mmm… 

Narrator:  What's she going to say? How would you answer that? Join us next time 

  to find out. Before we go, here's a reminder⁸ of some of the great lines  

  Anna's used today… 

A good example that comes to mind 

I'm particularly proud of. 

Timekeeping is important to me. 

  Until next time, bye bye! 

·  Listening comprehension question 

What was Anna's role in the university debating society? 

She was treasurer. 

1 episode   

n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一

参考例句：

• The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
• This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。

2 executive   

adj.执行的，行政的；n.执行者，行政官，经理

参考例句：

• A good executive usually gets on well with people.一个好的高级管理人员通常与人们相处得很好。
• He is a man of great executive ability.他是个具有极高管理能力的人。

3 arrogant   

adj.傲慢的，自大的

参考例句：

• You've got to get rid of your arrogant ways.你这骄傲劲儿得好好改改。
• People are waking up that he is arrogant.人们开始认识到他很傲慢。

4 err   

vi.犯错误，出差错

参考例句：

• He did not err by a hair's breadth in his calculation.他的计算结果一丝不差。
• The arrows err not from their aim.箭无虚发。

5 treasurer   

n.司库，财务主管

参考例句：

• Mr. Smith was succeeded by Mrs.Jones as treasurer.琼斯夫人继史密斯先生任会计。
• The treasurer was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.财务主管由于试图窜改公司财政帐目而被拘留。

6 finances   

n.(pl.)财源，资产

参考例句：

• I need a professional to sort out my finances. 我需要专业人士为我管理财务。
• The company's finances are looking a bIt'shaky. 这个公司的财政情况看来有点不稳定。

7 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

8 reminder   

n.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示

参考例句：

• I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
• It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。