“Pot”的意思是锅子,luck是运气。可是,我们现在讲的potluck是一个字。Potluck作为一个字,它指的是美国一种经常举行的聚会形式。 也就是在某一个人,或几个人的提议下举行一个午餐会或晚餐会,但是参加聚会的每个人都要带一个菜或者带一种饭后甜食。主人除了为聚会提供场地外,也只要准 备一个菜,或买一些饮料就行了。这就叫作:“Potluck lunch” or “potluck supper”
可以想象,举行Potluck的时候,大家能够尝到许多不同的食品。可是,要是你运气不好,好几个人带的东西你都不爱吃的话,那你就只好回家去那个 greasy spoon吃点儿什么了。Potluck还有另外一个意思,那就是:有什么就要什么。用在吃的方面就成了:有什么吃什么的意思。
“Say, Charley, if you don’t have plans for tonight, why don’t you come out to our house and take potluck with us. Helen won’t have time to cook anything special, but she can put an extra plate on the table for you.”
“I’ve been so busy lately. Last week I went to a greasy spoon with a friend and this Sunday I’ve got to go a potluck.”
“我最近可忙了。上个周末我和一个朋友去一家小饭馆吃饭,这个星期天我得做一个菜去参加一个聚会。”
Blow Out
“We arrived two hours late at the big blow-out for Charle’s birthday because our car had a blow-out.”
这句话里第一个blow-out是指规模很大的聚会,第二个blow-out是指汽车的轮胎炸了。整个句子的意思是:“由于我们车胎炸了,所以我们晚了两个小时才到达查理举行生日宴会的地方。
这句话里第一个blow-out是指规模很大的聚会,第二个blow-out是指汽车的轮胎炸了。整个句子的意思是:“由于我们车胎炸了,所以我们晚了两个小时才到达查理举行生日宴会的地方。
Hook, line and sinder
“I warned Sally not to believe that man’s stories about how rich he was, but she swallowed them hook, line and sinker. After she married him, she found out he owed money to everbody in his office.”
我告诉沙利不要相信那个男人说的他多么有钱之类的话。可是沙利却一点都没有怀疑他。等到结婚才发现这个人几乎向每个同事都借了钱。
我告诉沙利不要相信那个男人说的他多么有钱之类的话。可是沙利却一点都没有怀疑他。等到结婚才发现这个人几乎向每个同事都借了钱。
Lock, stock and barrel
“Mr. Rockefeller bought the whole oil company lock, stock and barrel.”
这句话的意思是:“洛克菲勒先生把整个石油公司买了下来”。换句话说,也就是他买了这个石油公司的大楼丶油井和其他属于这个公司的资产。
这句话的意思是:“洛克菲勒先生把整个石油公司买了下来”。换句话说,也就是他买了这个石油公司的大楼丶油井和其他属于这个公司的资产。
同源形容词
在英语中某些词有两种或两种以上的形容词形式，它们词形相近，但词义不同，容易用错.
★ politic 精明的 versus political 政治的
★ beneficial 有益的 versus beneficent 多多行善的
★ official 官方的 versus officious 多管闲事的
★ potent 强有力的 versus potential 潜在的， 可能的
★ confident 有信心的， 自信的 versus confidential 机密的
★ negligent 忽视的， 粗心大意的 versus negligible 可忽视的
★ momentary 瞬时的， 短时的 versus momentous 重大的
★ memorable 值得记忆的， 不能忘却的 versus memorial 纪念的
★ social 社会的 versus sociable 善社交的
★ childish 幼稚的 versus childlike 孩子般的
★ distinct: clear 明显的， 清晰的 versus distinctive: characteristic 独特的， 有区别的
★ classic 一流的 versus classical 古典的
★ comprehensible 可理解的 versus comprehensive 全面的， 综合的
★ disinterested 公平的 versus uninterested 冷淡的
★ earthly 人间的， 尘世的 versus earthy 泥土似的
★ efficient 有效率的 versus effectual 奏效的
★ exceptionable 反对的 versus exceptionable 非凡的
★ fatal 致命的 versus fateful 决定性的
★ fleshly 肉体的 versus fleshy 肥胖的
★ homely 家常的 versus homelike 象家的
★ im(un)practical 不切合实际的 versus impracticable 无法使用的
★ ingenious 有独创性的 versus ingenuous 直率的， 天真的
★ manly 男人气派的 versus male 男的 versus masculine 男性的
★ movable 可移动的， 变动的 versus mobile 可动的，活动地
★ mysterious 神秘的 versus mystical 奥妙的
★ notable 著名的（指事） versus noted 著名的（指人）
★ practical 实际的 versus practicable 可行的， 通行的
★ regretful 遗憾的 (指人） versus regrettable 遗憾的 （指事）
★ seasonable 及时的 versus seasonal 季节的
★ spiritual 精神的 versus spirituous 酒精的
★ tortuous 弯曲的 versus torturous 受刑的
★ transitory 短时间的 （指事） versus transient 瞬时的 （指人）
★ elementary 基本的 versus elemental 自然的
★ healthy 健康的 versus healthful 有易于健康的
★ likely 可能的 versus likable 可爱的
★ desirable 合意的 versus desirous 渴望的
★ clean 干净的 versus cleanly 有干净习惯的
★ kind 慈善地 versus kindly 友好的，亲切的
★ temporal 一时的, 暂时的, 世俗的 versus temporary 暂时的, 临时的
★ politic 精明的 versus political 政治的
★ beneficial 有益的 versus beneficent 多多行善的
★ official 官方的 versus officious 多管闲事的
★ potent 强有力的 versus potential 潜在的， 可能的
★ confident 有信心的， 自信的 versus confidential 机密的
★ negligent 忽视的， 粗心大意的 versus negligible 可忽视的
★ momentary 瞬时的， 短时的 versus momentous 重大的
★ memorable 值得记忆的， 不能忘却的 versus memorial 纪念的
★ social 社会的 versus sociable 善社交的
★ childish 幼稚的 versus childlike 孩子般的
★ distinct: clear 明显的， 清晰的 versus distinctive: characteristic 独特的， 有区别的
★ classic 一流的 versus classical 古典的
★ comprehensible 可理解的 versus comprehensive 全面的， 综合的
★ disinterested 公平的 versus uninterested 冷淡的
★ earthly 人间的， 尘世的 versus earthy 泥土似的
★ efficient 有效率的 versus effectual 奏效的
★ exceptionable 反对的 versus exceptionable 非凡的
★ fatal 致命的 versus fateful 决定性的
★ fleshly 肉体的 versus fleshy 肥胖的
★ homely 家常的 versus homelike 象家的
★ im(un)practical 不切合实际的 versus impracticable 无法使用的
★ ingenious 有独创性的 versus ingenuous 直率的， 天真的
★ manly 男人气派的 versus male 男的 versus masculine 男性的
★ movable 可移动的， 变动的 versus mobile 可动的，活动地
★ mysterious 神秘的 versus mystical 奥妙的
★ notable 著名的（指事） versus noted 著名的（指人）
★ practical 实际的 versus practicable 可行的， 通行的
★ regretful 遗憾的 (指人） versus regrettable 遗憾的 （指事）
★ seasonable 及时的 versus seasonal 季节的
★ spiritual 精神的 versus spirituous 酒精的
★ tortuous 弯曲的 versus torturous 受刑的
★ transitory 短时间的 （指事） versus transient 瞬时的 （指人）
★ elementary 基本的 versus elemental 自然的
★ healthy 健康的 versus healthful 有易于健康的
★ likely 可能的 versus likable 可爱的
★ desirable 合意的 versus desirous 渴望的
★ clean 干净的 versus cleanly 有干净习惯的
★ kind 慈善地 versus kindly 友好的，亲切的
★ temporal 一时的, 暂时的, 世俗的 versus temporary 暂时的, 临时的
alternate versus alternative
alternate: changing by turns 轮流的， 交替的
alternative: giving a choice between two things 选择的， 两者选一的
alternative: giving a choice between two things 选择的， 两者选一的
contemptible versus contemptuous
contemptible: deserving contempt 可卑的
a ～ lie
contemptuous: showing contempt 表示轻视的
a ～ look
a ～ lie
contemptuous: showing contempt 表示轻视的
a ～ look
intelligent, intelligible and intellectual
intelligent: having, showing intelligence, clever 有才智的, 聪明的
an ～ looking girl ～ answer
intelligible: clear to mind, that can be easily understood. 易了解的, 易领悟的
an ～ speech/explanation
intellectual: possessing a great deal of knowledge 知识的, 智力的
an ～ looking girl ～ answer
intelligible: clear to mind, that can be easily understood. 易了解的, 易领悟的
an ～ speech/explanation
intellectual: possessing a great deal of knowledge 知识的, 智力的
credible, credulous and creditable
credible: that can be believed 可信的， 可靠的
a ～ witness
credulous: too ready to believe things. 轻易相信的， 易上当的
He always cheats ～ people.
creditable: that brings credit. 可称赞的
a ～ record/deed/effort
a ～ witness
credulous: too ready to believe things. 轻易相信的， 易上当的
He always cheats ～ people.
creditable: that brings credit. 可称赞的
a ～ record/deed/effort
imaginable, imaginary and imaginative
imaginable:: that can be imagined 可象想的
～ difficulties
imaginary: existing only in the mind, unreal 想象中的， 不真实的
～ figure
imaginative: of, having, using imagination 有想象力的， 运用想象力的
a ～ writer
～ difficulties
imaginary: existing only in the mind, unreal 想象中的， 不真实的
～ figure
imaginative: of, having, using imagination 有想象力的， 运用想象力的
a ～ writer
respectable, respective and respectful
respectable: deserving respect, 值得尊敬的，有名望的
a ～ man/profession
respectful: showing respect 尊敬人的，有礼貌的，
He is always ～to the elders.
respective: belongs to each of these 分别的，各自的
They sat on their ～ chairs.
a ～ man/profession
respectful: showing respect 尊敬人的，有礼貌的，
He is always ～to the elders.
respective: belongs to each of these 分别的，各自的
They sat on their ～ chairs.
intense versus intensive
intense: high in degree 强烈的， 剧烈的，高度的
～ heat炽热/pain
an ～ lady 热情的女子
intensive: deep and thorough 精深的， 集中的
～ reading/study彻底研究/agriculture密集农业
～ heat炽热/pain
an ～ lady 热情的女子
intensive: deep and thorough 精深的， 集中的
～ reading/study彻底研究/agriculture密集农业
continual versus continuous
continual: going on all the time without stopping or with only short breaks, stop and go repeatedly, 连续的，断断续续的
～ rain/noise
continuous: going on without a break, an uninterrupted flow 连续不断的
～ fight/work
～ rain/noise
continuous: going on without a break, an uninterrupted flow 连续不断的
～ fight/work
sensible versus sensitive
sensible: reasonable, having good sense 实用的， 明知的
a ～ woman/idea/ 豁达的妇女/明知的观点
～ clothes 实用的衣服
sensitive: quick to receive impression 敏感的
a ～ skin
～ paper 感光纸
a ～ woman/idea/ 豁达的妇女/明知的观点
～ clothes 实用的衣服
sensitive: quick to receive impression 敏感的
a ～ skin
～ paper 感光纸
considerable versus considerate
considerable: great much 相当多（大）的
a ～ income/distance
considerate: thoughtful 体谅的， 体贴的 周到的
She is ～ to others.
a ～ income/distance
considerate: thoughtful 体谅的， 体贴的 周到的
She is ～ to others.
economic versus economical
economic: of economics
～ policy/geography/crisis/crops
economical: careful in the spending of money and time, not waste 经济的，节俭的
an ～ housewife/store
～ policy/geography/crisis/crops
economical: careful in the spending of money and time, not waste 经济的，节俭的
an ～ housewife/store
industrial versus industrious
industrial: of industries 工业的
the ～ revolution/products/system
industrious: hard-working, diligent
～ people
the ～ revolution/products/system
industrious: hard-working, diligent
～ people
electric versus electrical
electric: worked by, changed with， producing electricity 用电的，带电的, 有电的
～ current/cable
electrical: relating to electricity, an idea of a less close connection with electricity
～ engineering/apparatus
～ current/cable
electrical: relating to electricity, an idea of a less close connection with electricity
～ engineering/apparatus
historic versus historical
historic: famous in history, 历史上著名的 associated with past times 与过去时代有关的
a ～ event/speech/spot
historical: belong to history 历史上的
a ～ people/novel/play/film/painting
～ trend
a ～ event/speech/spot
historical: belong to history 历史上的
a ～ people/novel/play/film/painting
～ trend
Interview Tips
Q：Give me a summary of your current job description. (对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。)
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To bespecific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide softwaresupport. (我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。）
Q：Why did you leave your last job？(你为什么离职呢？)
A：Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunityknocks, I will take it.（我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。）
A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. / I feelthere is no opportunity for advancement.（我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。)
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢？)
A：With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. (凭借我良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。）
A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to studentsvery well. (依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。)
Q：What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？
(你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？)
A：I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply myexperience to this position. (我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在这份工作上。)
Q：What do you think you are worth to us？(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？)
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in thefuture. (我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？(你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？）
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify mefor this particular job. I am sure I will be successful. (我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗？) or Do you work well under stress or pressure？(你能承受工作上的压力吗?)
A：Yes, I think so.
A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I canhandle it well. (这种特点就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？(你个性上最大的特点是什么？)
A：Helpfulness and caring.（乐于助人和关心他人。）
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.（适应能力和幽默感。）
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.（乐观和友爱。）
Q：How would your friends or colleagues describe you？（你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？）
A：(pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。)
They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeplycares for his family and friends. (他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。)
A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.(他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。)
Q：What personality traits do you admire？(你欣赏哪种性格的人？)
A：(I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going. (诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)
A：(I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit. (有"实际行动"的人。)
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能？)
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as ateam will be the major goal of my leadership. (我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)
A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. (我以开放式的政策，改进我的行政管理方式。)
Q：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？)
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation couldbecome worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)
A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later. (我会等大家冷靜下来再讨论。)
Q：What do you find frustrating in a work situation？(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴？)
A：Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. (胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。)
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. (不能接受新思想的那些取。)
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? (你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和？)
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner inorder to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)
Q：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？)
A：None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chanceto correct my mistake.（我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。)
Q：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.（什么会让你有成就感？）
A：Doing my best job for your company. (为贵公司竭力效劳。)
A：Finishing a project to the best of my ability. (尽我所能，完成一个项目。)
Q：If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？
(假如你有很多钱可以捐赠，你会捐给什么单位？为什么？)
A：I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do somethingto help others. (我会捐给医药研究，因为我要为他人做点事。)
A：I prefer to donate it to educational institutions. (我乐意捐给教育机构。)
Q：What is most important in your life right now？(眼下你生活中最重要的是什么？)
A：To get a job in my field is most important to me. (对我来说，能在这个领域找到工作是最重要的。)
A：To secure employment hopefully with your company. (希望能在贵公司任职对我来说最重要。)
Q：What current issues concern you the most？(目前什么事是你最关心的？)
A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China' entry to WTO onour industry. (目前中国经济的总体情況以及中国入世对我们行业的影响。)
Q：How long would you like to stay with this company？(你会在本公司服务多久呢？)
A：I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.(只要我能在我的行业力继续学习和长进，我就会留在这里。)
Q：Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？
(你能预料五年后你会做什么吗？)
A：As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.
(我在上一个工作中积累了一些行政经验，我将来也许要运用我组织和计划上的经验和技巧。)
A：I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately. (我希望能充分展示我在这个行业的能力和智慧。)
A：Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.（也许有机会，我将会从事管理工作。）
如果不愿正面回答，也可以说：
It would be premature for me to predict this.（现在对此问题的预测，尚嫌过早。）
甚至还可以打趣的说：
Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as adirector.（或CEO或president）((说不定，我也能做你现在主任的工作呢！)
Q：What range of pay-scale are you interested in？(你喜欢那一种薪水层次标准？)
A：Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this jobis what interests me the most. (薪水固然重要，但这工作伴随而来的责任更吸引我。)
A：假如你有家眷，可以说：
To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family tosupport. (坦白地说，我喜欢这份工作，不过我必须要负担我的家庭。)
Other Tips (其它建议)
Know something about the organization you are applying to. (了解一些你申请工作单位的情况)
Dress properly. Don't shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extendshis/her hand. (穿着要得体，人家伸手时才握手。)
Don't sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer. (人家未请，先別坐下。)
Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview. (面试时，眼睛要看着对方。)
Listen actively and stay calm. (注意听，保持冷静。)
If invited to a meal, be especially careful about your table manners. (被邀吃饭时，要特別注意餐桌礼节。)
Don't talk with your mouth full. (嘴里有食物，不可开口说话)
Don't make much noise while you eat. (吃东西不要出声音)
Don't blow your nose or use the toothpick at table. (不要拧鼻涕或用牙签剔牙)
Don't appear to be pushy or overly anxious to get a job.（不必过分表现急着要工作）
Be honestbut not too modest.（要诚实，但不必太谦虚)
Don't put yourself down or cut yourself up. (不可妄自菲薄或自贬)
Try to avoid discussing politics or religion with your interviewer. (避免与面试人谈政治或宗教)
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To bespecific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide softwaresupport. (我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。）
Q：Why did you leave your last job？(你为什么离职呢？)
A：Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunityknocks, I will take it.（我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。）
A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. / I feelthere is no opportunity for advancement.（我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。)
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢？)
A：With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. (凭借我良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。）
A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to studentsvery well. (依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。)
Q：What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？
(你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？)
A：I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply myexperience to this position. (我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在这份工作上。)
Q：What do you think you are worth to us？(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？)
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in thefuture. (我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？(你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？）
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify mefor this particular job. I am sure I will be successful. (我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗？) or Do you work well under stress or pressure？(你能承受工作上的压力吗?)
A：Yes, I think so.
A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I canhandle it well. (这种特点就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？(你个性上最大的特点是什么？)
A：Helpfulness and caring.（乐于助人和关心他人。）
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.（适应能力和幽默感。）
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.（乐观和友爱。）
Q：How would your friends or colleagues describe you？（你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？）
A：(pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。)
They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeplycares for his family and friends. (他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。)
A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.(他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。)
Q：What personality traits do you admire？(你欣赏哪种性格的人？)
A：(I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going. (诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)
A：(I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit. (有"实际行动"的人。)
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能？)
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as ateam will be the major goal of my leadership. (我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)
A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. (我以开放式的政策，改进我的行政管理方式。)
Q：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？)
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation couldbecome worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)
A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later. (我会等大家冷靜下来再讨论。)
Q：What do you find frustrating in a work situation？(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴？)
A：Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. (胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。)
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. (不能接受新思想的那些取。)
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? (你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和？)
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner inorder to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)
Q：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？)
A：None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chanceto correct my mistake.（我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。)
Q：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.（什么会让你有成就感？）
A：Doing my best job for your company. (为贵公司竭力效劳。)
A：Finishing a project to the best of my ability. (尽我所能，完成一个项目。)
Q：If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？
(假如你有很多钱可以捐赠，你会捐给什么单位？为什么？)
A：I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do somethingto help others. (我会捐给医药研究，因为我要为他人做点事。)
A：I prefer to donate it to educational institutions. (我乐意捐给教育机构。)
Q：What is most important in your life right now？(眼下你生活中最重要的是什么？)
A：To get a job in my field is most important to me. (对我来说，能在这个领域找到工作是最重要的。)
A：To secure employment hopefully with your company. (希望能在贵公司任职对我来说最重要。)
Q：What current issues concern you the most？(目前什么事是你最关心的？)
A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China' entry to WTO onour industry. (目前中国经济的总体情況以及中国入世对我们行业的影响。)
Q：How long would you like to stay with this company？(你会在本公司服务多久呢？)
A：I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.(只要我能在我的行业力继续学习和长进，我就会留在这里。)
Q：Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？
(你能预料五年后你会做什么吗？)
A：As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.
(我在上一个工作中积累了一些行政经验，我将来也许要运用我组织和计划上的经验和技巧。)
A：I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately. (我希望能充分展示我在这个行业的能力和智慧。)
A：Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.（也许有机会，我将会从事管理工作。）
如果不愿正面回答，也可以说：
It would be premature for me to predict this.（现在对此问题的预测，尚嫌过早。）
甚至还可以打趣的说：
Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as adirector.（或CEO或president）((说不定，我也能做你现在主任的工作呢！)
Q：What range of pay-scale are you interested in？(你喜欢那一种薪水层次标准？)
A：Money is important, but the responsibility that goes along with this jobis what interests me the most. (薪水固然重要，但这工作伴随而来的责任更吸引我。)
A：假如你有家眷，可以说：
To be frank and open with you, I like this job, but I have a family tosupport. (坦白地说，我喜欢这份工作，不过我必须要负担我的家庭。)
Other Tips (其它建议)
Know something about the organization you are applying to. (了解一些你申请工作单位的情况)
Dress properly. Don't shake hand with the interviewer until he/she extendshis/her hand. (穿着要得体，人家伸手时才握手。)
Don't sit down until invited to do so by the interviewer. (人家未请，先別坐下。)
Make eye-contact with the interviewer during the interview. (面试时，眼睛要看着对方。)
Listen actively and stay calm. (注意听，保持冷静。)
If invited to a meal, be especially careful about your table manners. (被邀吃饭时，要特別注意餐桌礼节。)
Don't talk with your mouth full. (嘴里有食物，不可开口说话)
Don't make much noise while you eat. (吃东西不要出声音)
Don't blow your nose or use the toothpick at table. (不要拧鼻涕或用牙签剔牙)
Don't appear to be pushy or overly anxious to get a job.（不必过分表现急着要工作）
Be honestbut not too modest.（要诚实，但不必太谦虚)
Don't put yourself down or cut yourself up. (不可妄自菲薄或自贬)
Try to avoid discussing politics or religion with your interviewer. (避免与面试人谈政治或宗教)
What can you tell me about yourself?
This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character qualifications ambitions and motivations. The following is a good example of a positive response. ″In high school I was involved in competitive sports and I always tried to improve in each sport I participated in. As a college student I worked in a clothing store part-time and found that I could sell things easily. The sale was important but for me it was even more important to make sure that the customer was satisfied. It was not long before customers came back to the store and specifically asked for me to help them. I'm very competitive and it means a lot to me to be the best.″
“关于你自己，你能告诉我些什么？”这一问题并非在请你大谈你的个人历史。雇主是在寻找有关你性格、资历、志向和生活动力的线索。下面是一个积极正面回答的好例子：“在高中我参加各种竞争性体育活动，并一直努力提高各项运动的成绩。大学期间，我曾在一家服装店打工，我发现我能轻而易举地将东西推销出去。销售固然重要，但对我来说，更重要的是要确信顾客能够满意。不久便有顾客返回那家服装店点名让我为他们服务。我很有竞争意识，力求完美对我很重要。”
“关于你自己，你能告诉我些什么？”这一问题并非在请你大谈你的个人历史。雇主是在寻找有关你性格、资历、志向和生活动力的线索。下面是一个积极正面回答的好例子：“在高中我参加各种竞争性体育活动，并一直努力提高各项运动的成绩。大学期间，我曾在一家服装店打工，我发现我能轻而易举地将东西推销出去。销售固然重要，但对我来说，更重要的是要确信顾客能够满意。不久便有顾客返回那家服装店点名让我为他们服务。我很有竞争意识，力求完美对我很重要。”
Can you sell yourself in two minutes？Go for it.
你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗？大胆试试吧！
With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking,responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization couldbenefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)
With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking,responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization couldbenefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)
Is there someone else?
你是不是有了新欢？
Is there someone else﹖这句话字面上是指“有其它人吗？”不过Is there someone else﹖这句话在使用上，问的那个“其它人”一定是感情上的“新欢，新对象”，所以若是情侣或是夫妻之间有人说了这句Is there someone else﹖“你是不是有了新欢？”这可就不太妙了！
Is there someone else﹖这句话字面上是指“有其它人吗？”不过Is there someone else﹖这句话在使用上，问的那个“其它人”一定是感情上的“新欢，新对象”，所以若是情侣或是夫妻之间有人说了这句Is there someone else﹖“你是不是有了新欢？”这可就不太妙了！
I feel the same way.
我有同感。
当他人说出了你的感觉，你再同意的时候，你就可以用上这句话I feel the same way. 这句话不但可以让你避免把同样的话再讲一次，帮你省了不少口水，还可以让对方觉得自己的意见被尊重呢。赶快记住I feel the same way.
当他人说出了你的感觉，你再同意的时候，你就可以用上这句话I feel the same way. 这句话不但可以让你避免把同样的话再讲一次，帮你省了不少口水，还可以让对方觉得自己的意见被尊重呢。赶快记住I feel the same way.
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