第一項:句子與文章的匹配
實用技巧:
1、 正確的句子中一般不會用於文章中相同的單詞或片語來表達。
2、 尋找與被選句子中某個細節表達相一致的文章。(通常一致是指近義詞的使用和同義表達的使用)
3、 一般每一篇文章至少被選一次,最多被選兩次。
4、 本項中的解題順序應該是:在閱讀完一個被選句子後,用快速閱讀的方法,迅速找到答案。切忌閱讀全文。
Exercise One
1. This company has more than one vacancy in its factory.
2. Only graduate engineers will be considered.
3. This job requires qualifications but no previous experience.
4. Knowledge of two European languages is needed for the job.
5. Frequent international travel is part of the job.
6. You will receive an extra payment every year, in addition to your basic salary.
7. You will be employed for only a fixed period.
重要語法:注意在備選句中的限定詞。
限定詞是指在名詞片語中對名詞起特指、類指以及表示確定數量和非確定數量等限定作用的詞類。備選句中有限定詞的出現,標誌著該句中重要資訊的顯現。重視限定詞的出現,可以迅速定位備選句中重要資訊,從而有的放矢地進行查詢和篩選。
小知識:招聘廣告的通用格式。
使用所需職位或用人單位作為標題;正文部分依次列出:所需職位;條件(詳細);待遇(通常不祥);其他情況
重要詞彙和表達:
consultancy; graduate; graduate engineer; applicant; permanent post; inspector; accommodation; qualification; manufacturing; starting salary; basic salary; annual bonus
連結:What’s your ideal job?
Exercise Two
1. Selecting staff and getting them to work together
2. Suggestions to help you improve your memory.
3. Advice on working with both senior and junior staff.
4. Suggestions for dealing with difficult clients.
5. Developing oral and written presentation skills.
6. Advice on negotiating staff complaints.
7. Guidance on using television, radio and the press to your advantage.
小技巧:備選句中使用解釋性的語言而相應的文章中出現技術性語言或“術語”。 反之亦然。
小知識:出版物廣告的通用格式。
重要詞彙和表達:
supremely; recommend; middle manager; time management; time-saving; best-selling; to get the most from; ambitious; to be new to;
連結:What's important when choosing a business book to study from?
Exercise Three
1. You need to have worked in an office before attending this course.
2. You would learn something about preventing accidents at work.
3. You would be able to sit an examination in typing.
4. This course is useful if your job involves greeting people and dealing with enquiries.
5. This course would suit someone with budgetary responsibility.
6. You would get practice in helping people in a group to communicate.
7. You would learn how to change the appearance of a letter or memo.