Unit3.ppt

After Reading

Useful Expressions

1. 模拟面试                                   mock interview

2. 采取进一步行动                  follow up

3. 在某人手中，为某人所拥有      in sb’s hands

4. 亲手送交的                          hand-delivered

5. 可能的客户                          prospective customers

6. 在我看来                                   as I see it

7. 俗话说                                      (as) the saying goes

8. 极有可能                                   the odds are good that

9. 一生中仅有一次的经历               a once-in-a-lifetime experience

10. 事先做好准备                        do one’s homework

11. 努力争取，追求                      go after

12. 交换场地                                   switch sides

13. 发扬长处                              develop one’s strengths

14. 尝试                                        take/have a crack (at)

15. 奇迹中的奇迹                           miracle of      miracles

16. 实现你的目标                   accomplish your goals

17. 改变现状或观点；产生影响      make a difference

18. 大约                                        in the neighborhood of

19. 做梦也想不到的                       beyond      one’s/anyone’s wildest dreams

20. 从……的观点来看                   from one’s/the standpoint (of)

 Sentence Translation

When a recent college graduate came into my office not too long ago looking for a         sales job, I asked him what he had done to prepare for the interview.

(=不久前一个新近毕业的大学生到我办公室来谋求一份销售工作。我问他为这次面试做过哪些准备。)

When I graduated from college, the odds were good that I would have the same job for the rest of my life. And that's how it worked out. But getting hired is no longer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

(=我大学毕业时，极有可能终身从事同一个工作。当时情况也的确如此。但如今已不再是一生被聘去做一个工作了。)

Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't accomplish your goals. Who says you're not tougher, harder working and more able than your competition? You see, a goal is a dream with a deadline: in writing, measurable, identifiable, attainable.

(=别听旁人说你不能实现自己的目标。谁说你不比你的竞争对手更坚强、更努力、更能干？要知道，所谓目标就是有最后限期的梦想：写成文字，可测量，可确认，可实现。)

But clenched teeth, decision tearing my bowels, were not enough; there was no money, no money, my mother said it, said it until I felt as if every scrap of food I ate was wrenched off my father's body.

(=可是，咬牙切齿痛下决心是无济于事的；家里没钱，根本没钱，母亲说的，整天这么说，让我觉得自己吃的每一小口东西仿佛都是从父亲身上撕下来的。)

在我看来，这些正是关键之所在。准备去赢。永不中断学习。相信自己，哪怕没人相信你。想方设法显得与众不同。然后就出发，在雪地上留下你自己的足迹。

(=From my standpoint, that's what it's all about. Prepare to win. Never stop learning. Believe in yourself, even when no one else does. Find a way to make a difference. Then go out and make your own tracks in the snow.  )

我们穿过大理石庭院，走上正中雕有蟠龙的台阶，来到前厅，看见精致的雕梁画栋，丹漆柱子，还有高高大大的灯台。青石地面上铺着软木垫。

(=We crossed the marble courtyard, walked up the steps with their carved dragons coiling in the middle, into an entrance hall, with painted beams and intricate painted ceiling, red lacquered pillars, huge lamps. There was cork matting on the stone floor.)

哈内德先生高高瘦瘦，小小的秃脑袋，尖尖的下巴，那副眼镜奇大。我一下子害怕得哆嗦起来。他的脑袋就像是山顶上的庙宇，就像北海公园山上的白塔。

(=Mr. Harned was very tall, thin, with a small bald head, a long chin, enormous glasses. I immediately began to quiver with fright. His head was like a temple on top of a mountain, like the white pagoda on the hill in the North   Sea Park.)

Listening Comprehension

   Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage Three times. When the passage is   read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S9 to S11 you are required to fill in missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

    At least 5.59 million students will graduate from colleges this year, 13 percent more than last year, the Ministry of Education has said.

   They face ___S1__(=unprecedented) pressure in the job market as about 700,000 graduates, who could not find work last year will ____S2_____(=compete) with them for employment, the People's Daily website has ___S3____(=quoted) the minister of human resources and social security, as saying.

   But this could mean a windfall of graduates in __S4__(=rural) areas and small towns. About 20,000 graduates have __S5____(=signed) up to work in the countryside, in fields such as education, agriculture, and _____S6___(=poverty)-alleviation. And many others, including 200 from Tsinghua  University, have opted to work in the regions ___S7__(=hit) by the May 12 quake. College graduates are encouraged to work in western areas where many jobs are ___S8_____(=available), Ministry of Education spokesman said.

  _____S9_____(=Those who have worked in those areas for two years enjoy favorable treatment in recruitment ) for government organs and State enterprises, and get bonus points if they take the civil service exams.

  "________S10_______(=We encourage college graduates to start their own business, too, and get better treatment)," said Wang Yadong, deputy director of the training and employment department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

_____S11_______(=Such graduates enjoy a 20-percent income tax cut for start-ups, and the government offers small loans to them to start a business)。

   At least 5.59 million students will graduate from colleges this year, 13 percent more than last year, the Ministry of Education has said.

   They face unprecedented pressure in the job market as about 700,000 graduates, who could not find work last year will compete with them for employment, the People's Daily website has quoted the minister of human resources and social security, as saying.

   But this could mean a windfall of graduates in rural areas and small towns. About 20,000 graduates have signed up to work in the countryside, in fields such as education, agriculture, and poverty-alleviation. And many others, including 200 from Tsinghua University, have opted to work in the regions hit by the May 12 quake. College graduates are encouraged to work in western and rural areas where many jobs are available, Ministry of Education spokesman said.

  Those who have worked in rural areas for two years enjoy favorable treatment in recruitment for government organs and State enterprises, and get bonus points if they take the civil service exams.

  "We encourage college graduates to start their own business, too, and get preferential treatment," said Wang Yadong, deputy director of the training and employment department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

Such graduates enjoy a 20-percent income tax cut for start-ups, and the government offers small loans to them to start a business

Discussion

1. In your opinion, what should the college graduate have done before the interview? 

2. What do you think of the writer’s four suggestions about job application? Can you add anything?

3. Think of as many occupations as possible and write them down on a piece of paper. Try to classify them into categories. Evaluate each job from different perspectives. After comparing, choose your favorite kind of job.

Tips: You may consult the following table or work out your own one.

1.    Can you think of any questions the interviewer might ask during your job interview? Look at the picture. What would you do if asked those questions? Is this phenomenon common these days?

2.      (=Tips: Some of these questions are irrelevant, improper, racial/sexual discriminative and sarcastic.)

Talk about the Pictures

Writing Practice

An Introduction

Letters of Application

The purpose of this letter is to get the employer to read your resume and invite you for an interview. Use this type of letter to respond to job advertisements and vacancy announcements. Your approach here is to show that your qualifications fit the employer's requirements for the position. Analyze the position description carefully and pick out key phrases. Try to match your letter point by point to the requirements by emphasizing key parts of your resume.

The principal parts are: the heading, date line, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary closing, and signature line. In addition to these basic components, there are several other elements that may be added to the letter depending upon its content: A subject line, announcing the purpose of the letter, precedes the salutation: Any material enclosed with the letter is indicated by typing "Enclosure(s)," followed by the number of such enclosures in parentheses. There may also be a special notation such as "CONFIDENTIAL" (always capitalized) on the envelope.

An Example

Dear Sir，

In reply to your advertisement in today's newspaper regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.

I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a high command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _____ University three years ago.

In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd.

The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.

I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University. I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.

Very truly yours

    Teresa

Some Useful Expressions

Beginnings

1) In reply to your advertisement in today's (newspaper), I respectfully offer my services for the situation.

  2) With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) of May 2 for a clerk, I offer myself for the post.

3) Learning from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.

Introducing oneself

1) For the past three years, I have been in the office of the Brothers Trading Co., where I have been and still am an accountant

2) I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.

3) I am 25 years of age, and have had two years' experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.

 About personal ability

1) Being well acquainted with office works, I could make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services.

2) I have been at the City Commercial  College, where I have acquired knowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice.

Reasons for leaving

1) My reason for leaving my present employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.

2) I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsibility.

3) Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.

About salary

1) I should require a commencing salary of 9,600 dollars a month, plus 1% commission on all sales.

2) As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of my capacity.

About enclosure

1) You will find enclosed an outline of my education and business training and copies of two letters of recommendation.

2) Enclosed please find a resume and a photo.

Ending

.   1) I should be glad to have a personal interview and can furnish references if desired.

2) Should you think favorably of my application, please kindly grant me an interview.

Homework

Drawing on the dialogue you have just had and the résumé you composed not long ago, write a letter applying for a job that someone has told you about in the following format.

1) Format

(Your address)

(Date)       

The addressee
(His or her address)

Dear Sir,

Re: APPLICATION FOR (THE POST)
-------------------------------------------

......................................................................................................................................
.....................................................( Beginning of the letter)

......................................................................................................................................
......................................................(Introducing yourself)

......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................(About your personal ability)

......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
........................................................(About the enclosure and other)

......................................................................................................................................
.........................................................(Ending)

Yours faithfully,

_______________(Signature)

2) The titles of common positions

1)    Sample

Rm. 316, New College Dormitory

Xuanwu University, 2270 Zhongshan Road

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 212000

Tel: (025) 9709399

Email: hqin@yahoo.com.cn

August  25, 2002

Dr. Guoliang Li

Director of the Human Resources Office

Shanghai Star

20F, Huaihai Building

200 Huaihai Road (Middle)

Shanghai 200021

Dear Sir，

Re: APPLICATION FOR SENIOR CLERK

In reply to your advertisement in today's newspaper regarding a vacancy in the Public Relations Section of your company, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.

I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a good command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _____  University three years ago. At college, English, Reporting Public Affairs, Advertising and Public Relations have been my favorite subjects.

In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd. I would like to utilize my interests and training to the fullest through working with a company as well-known as your own.

The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior multinational company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.

I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University, I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

(signature)

Hong Qin

Proverbs and Quotations

1. One thing well done is twice done.

干好一件事等于干了两件事。

2. A courtesy is a flower.

礼貌犹如鲜花。（人人喜欢讲礼貌的人。）

3. Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.

自信是走向成功的第一步。

4. Will, work and wait are the pyramidal cornerstones for success.

—Louis Pasteur, French chemist

意志、工作和等待是成功的金字塔的基石。

—法国化学家  L. 巴斯德

5. It is no use doing what you like; you have got to like what you do.

—Winston Churchill, British prime minister

不能爱哪行才干哪行，要干哪行爱哪行。

—英国首相  W. 丘吉尔

Supplementary Reading

Text B

Han Suyin was born in Beijing in 1917. Her father was a Chinese railway engineer and her mother a Dutch lady. She is a physician and the author of many works, including A Mortal Flower, which tells of the experiences of the author and her family, both in and out ofChina. This excerpt describes the author's experience of looking for her first job in the early 1930s.

A Mortal Flower[1]

                      Han Suyin

1   The day after meeting Hilda I wrote a letter to the Rockefeller Foundation, applying for a job.

2   (1) Neither Father nor Mother thought I would get in. "You have to have pull. It's an American thing, Rockefeller Foundation. You must have pull."

3   Mother said: "That's where they do all those experiments on dogs and people. All the Big Shots of the Nanking government also came here to have medical treatment, and sometimes took away a nurse to become a new wife."

4   It made sense to me, typing in a hospital; I would learn about medicine, since I wanted to study medicine. And as there was no money at home for me to study, I would earn money, and prepare myself to enter medical school. I had already discovered that a convent-school[2] education was not at all adequate, and that it would take me at least three more years of hard study before being able to enter any college at all. Science, mathematics, Chinese literature and the classics... with the poor schooling given to me, it would take me years to get ready for a university.

5  "I will do it," But clenched teeth, decision tearing my bowels, were not enough; there was no money, no money, my mother said it, said it until I felt as if every scrap of food I ate was wrenched off my father's body.

6  "No one is going to feed you doing nothing at home." (2) Of course, one who does not work must not eat unless one can get married, which is called: "being settled at last." But with my looks I would never get married; I was too thin, too sharp, too ugly. Mother said it, Elder Brother had said it. Everyone agreed that I should work, because marriage would be difficult for me.

7   Within a week a reply came. The morning postman brought it, and I choked over my milk and coffee. "I'm to go for an interview. At the Peking  Union Medical  College. To the Comptroller's office."

8   Father and Mother were pleased. Mother put the coffee pot down and took the letter. "What good paper, so thick." But how could we disguise the fact that I was not [even] fifteen years old? I had claimed to be sixteen in the letter. In fact, said Papa, it was not a lie since Chinese are a year old when born, and if one added the New Year as an extra year, as do the Cantonese and the Hakkas, who became two years old when they reach their first New Year (so that a baby born on December 31st would be reckoned two years old on the following January 2nd), I could claim to being sixteen.

9   "You look sixteen," said Mama; "all you have to do is to stop hopping and picking your pimples. And lengthen your skirt."

10   What dress should I wear? I had two school uniforms, a green dress, a brown dress, and one dress with three rows of frills for Sunday, too dressy for an interview. I had no shoes except flat-heeled school shoes, and tennis shoes. There was no time to make a dress and in those years no ready-made clothes existed, so Mother lengthened the green dress. I squeezed two pimples on my forehead, then went to the East market and bought some face powder, Butterfly brand, pink, made in Shanghai by a Japanese firm.

11  The next morning, straw-hatted, with powder on my nose, I went with my father to the gates of the hospital.

12   "It's not this gate, this is for the sick. It's the other gate, round the corner," said the porter.

13  The Yu Wang Fu Palace occupied a whole city block. We walked along its high grey outer wall,  hearing the dogs scream in the kennels, and came to its other gate, which was the Administration building gate. It had two large stone lions, one male, one female. We crossed the marble courtyard, walked up the steps with their carved dragons coiling in the middle, into an entrance hall, with painted beams and intricate painted ceiling, red lacquered pillars, huge lamps. There was cork matting on the stone floor.

14   "I'll leave you," said Papa. "Try to make a good impression." And he was gone.

15   I found the Comptroller's office easily; there was a messenger in the hall directing visitors. An open door, a room, two typewriters clattering and two women making them clatter.

16   I stood at the door and one of the women came to me. (3) She had the new style of hair, all upstanding curls, which I admired, a dress with a print round the hem; she was very pregnant, so that her belly seemed to be coming at me first. She smiled. "Hello, what can I do for you?"

17   "I have an interview."

18   She took the letter from my hand. "Glad you could come. Now, just sit you down. No, sit down there. I'll tell Mr. Harned you've come."

19   The office had two other doors besides the one to the corridor, on one was "Comptroller." That was the one she went through and returned from.

20   "Mr. Harned will see you now."

21   Mr. Harned was very tall, thin, with a small bald head, a long chin, enormous glasses. I immediately began to quiver with fright. His head was like a temple on top of a mountain, like the white pagoda on the hill in the North Sea Park. I could not hear a word of what he said. A paper and a pencil were in my hand, however, and Harned was dictating to me, giving me a speed test in shorthand.

22   I went out of his office and the pregnant secretary sat me in front of her own typewriter. I turned a stricken face to her, "I couldn't hear. I couldn't hear what he said..."

23   "Wait, I'll tell him." She bustled off. At the other desk was a blonde, thin girl, who had thrown one look at me and then gone back to clattering. The pregnant one reappeared, a pink sheet in hand: "Now just copy this on the typewriter, best you can."

24    I hit the keys, swiftly; the typewriter was the same make as mine, a Royal.

25   "My, you are fast. I'll tell Mr. Harned."

26   And Mr. Harned came out, benign behind those enormous goggle glasses. "Well, Miss Chou, we've decided to take you on as a typist, at thirty-five dollars a month. To start Monday. Is that all right?”

27    I nodded, unable to speak. Had he said ten dollars I would have accepted.

28    The kind secretary said: "Now take your time, and wipe your face. How old are you, by the way?"

29    "Sixteen, nearly."

30   "Is that all? Why my eldest is bigger than you, and she isn't through school yet. (4) I told Mr. Harned you were shy and upset, and that's why you couldn't take dictation. He's all right, just takes getting used to, that's all."

31    "I couldn't understand his English."

32    "Oh, you'll get used to it. Now, I won't be around on Monday, I'm going to have a baby. It's your letter that got them interested in you, you wrote such good English, better than all the other letters we've had. Mr. Harned will give you a try." She whispered, "I put in a good word for you."

33    "Thanks, thanks a lot, ... I need the money, I ..."

34    "Yes, dear, we know." Obviously she wanted her typewriter back, and her chair. I was still sitting on it. "Well, bye-bye for now; hope you enjoy yourself in this job. I've been here six months and I've enjoyed every minute. Don't let Mr. Harned worry you; he's really great, once you get used to him."

35   I had a job, had a job, had a job.

1 Culture Notes

About the Author

Han Suyin was born in Henan,China. She began work as a typist at Beijing  Hospital in 1931, not yet fifteen years old, just as described in the text. Cultural and political conflicts between East and West in modern history play a central role in Han Suyin's work. She also explores the struggle for liberation in Southeast Asia and the internal and foreign policies of modernChinasince the end of the imperial regime. Many of her writings feature the colonial backdrop in East  Asia during the 19th and 20th centuries.

A Song Adapted from Han Suyin’s Novel –A Many-splendored Thing

Love is a many splendored thing

It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring

Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living

The golden crown that makes a man a king

Once on a high and windy hill

In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still

Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing

Yes, true love's a many splendored thing

Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living

Once on a high and windy hill

In the morning mist two lovers kissed and the world stood still

Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing

Yes, true love's a many splendored thing

1: What was love depicted in the song?

(=Love is nature’s way of giving a reason to be living; it is the golden crown that makes a man a king.)

2: How do you understand “love is a many splendored thing”?

(=Open-ended.)

3: A Brief Introduction of Rockefeller Foundation

 （先出现名为Rockefeller的图片，图片隐去后出现下面文字。）

  The Rockefeller Foundation was established in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, Sr., to "promote the well-being" of humanity by addressing the root causes of serious problems. With assets of more than $4 billion, the Foundation supports work around the world to expand opportunities for poor or vulnerable people and to help ensure that globalization's benefits are more widely shared.

2 Language Points

Neither Father nor Mother thought I would get in. "You have to have pull. It's an            American thing, Rockefeller Foundation. You must have pull."

   1: Paraphrase the expression “you must have pull”.

   (=You must have connections powerful enough to help you.)

  2: Translate the sentence into Chinese.

 (=父母亲都觉得我不会被录用。“你要有后台才行。那可是一家美国机构，洛克菲勒基金会。你一定要有后台。”)

adequate: adj. enough to meet a purpose

  Does the facility have adequate locking devices on all outside doors?

  (=该设施所有外部的门是否具有足够的锁定装置? )

  Overall, the service and breakfasts were good, and the rooms were of adequate standard

tear: vt. separate or cause to separate abruptly

    Let us denounce the visage and let us tear off the mask.

   (=让我们揭露它的真面目，撕破它的假面具。)

   Northern Lights tear the sky, pouring down, such as the dazzling light scattered.

wrench: vt. twist or pull violently or suddenly

她一直想挣脱丈夫的控制，可都没有成功。

(=She was dreaming of wrenching herself free from her husband’s grip, but all in vain.)

It is virtually impossible for a five-year-old girl to wrench a window off its hinges.

scrap: n. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

   除了一小片面包外，盘子里什么都没有了。

  (=There is nothing but a scrap of bread left on the plate.)

Of course, one who does not work must not eat unless one can get married, which is called: "being settled at last."

Translate the sentence into Chinese.

(=当然，不工作就没饭吃，除非嫁人，那叫做“终于有了归宿。”)

settled: adj. established in a desired position or place

The transition to settled life also has a profound impact on the family.

 (=向稳定生活的转变对这个家庭也有着深远的影响。 )

Being settled and having a wonderful family would be a dream for most people.

disguise: vt. make unrecognizable

  在职场上，大多数的人因为想要保护自己，想要让自己融入环境，常常逼不得已的去假装。

(=In the workplace, the majority of people often disguise to protect themselves, and try to integrate into the environment.)

  Children love Halloween and Halloween parties because on this day, they can disguise themselves as personages or ghost as their imaginations will lead them.

claim: vt. state to be true or existing

 他们声称获得了民众更多的捐款。

（=They claimed they are receiving more public donations.）

Some people claim that this burden of responsibility is crushing the spirit of scientific inquiry.

reckon: vt. expect, believe, or suppose

  我们认为他是世界上最好的篮球运动员。

  (=We reckon him to be the best basketball player in the world.)

 We can reckon with safety that at least half of the participants would support us.

occupy: vt. require (time or space)

  Preparation for a suitable outfit would at least occupy half an hour.

 军事因素在国家安全中仍占有重要地位。

 (=Military factors still occupy an important position in our national security.)

intricate: adj. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

   We cannot help marveling at the intricate design of the crown.

  他优雅的叙述，纯美的想象，曲折的故事，常常给我们以意外的惊喜。

  (=He, with his elegant narration, beautiful imagination and intricate plots, often gives us   pleasant surprises.)

clatter: vi. make a rattling sound

 The iron-wheeled cart clattered down the street.

 吃饭时不要把刀叉弄得丁当乱响。

 (=Don't clatter your knives and forks at table.)

come at: advance towards

 正当这只老虎向我扑来时，我看到了它。

(=I saw the tiger just as it was going to come at me.)

Love may come at you from several different angles, some good some not so good.

quiver: vi. shake with fast, tremulous movements

   她的双唇颤抖着，如同要哭的孩子一般。

   (=Her lips quivered like those of a child about to cry.)

The flower seemed to quiver, and then swayed gently to and from.

fright: n. fear

 He got such a fright that his heart nearly stopped beating.

(=他吓得魂不附体，心脏也几乎停止跳动了。)

It was a cry that mingled fright with surprise.

stricken: adj. affected by something overwhelming

  We contributed money and clothing to those flood-stricken areas.

 (=我们向遭受水灾的地区捐献钱和衣服。)

There was a large number of panic-stricken crowd running out of the burning hotel.

benign: adj. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

  那位和蔼亲切的老太太给我们一个温暖的微笑。

  (=The benign old lady sent us a kind and warm smile.)

 TheUnited Statesis said to seek benign influence rather than domination.

take on: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

  The government will support employers in making any necessary accommodations to take on disabled staff.

Considering his working experience and educational background, they finally decided to take him on as the CEO.

（＝考虑到他的工作经验和教育背景，他们最终决定聘用他为公司的首席执行官。）

I told Mr. Harned you were shy and upset, and that's why you couldn't take dictation. He's all right, just takes getting used to, that's all."

Translate the sentence into Chinese.

 (=我跟哈内德先生说了，你刚才是因害羞不安而没法做记录的。他挺不错的，只要慢慢习惯起来就行了。)

Comprehension Task

Watch and Discuss

1: Who was the winner?

(=The winner is Brit Ben Southall fromUnited Kingdom.)

2: What does the winner look for?

(=He is looking for all the new roles and responsibilities involved.)

3: What would the winner gain from the job?

(=He would get a payment of 174000 pounds for the next 6 months and enjoy a villa with three bedrooms free of charge.)

4: How do you feel about the job? How would you apply for this job?

[1] The text is excerpted from A Mortal Flower (1966), the second of the five volumes of the author’s autobiography/history series.

[2] convent-school: Convent-schools are attached to convents (女修道院) and nuns often play a large part in the education of pupils.