Task 5Directions: The following is a passage about job-hunting myths. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60). The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Job hunting MythsDon't defeat yourself by accepting common myths, says the head of an international consulting company.Myth 1: If there is nothing available in your field, switch careers.Fact 1: That's one of the worst things you can do. You compete against others with experience, and you will not approach your old salary level.Myth 2: Lower your salary demands. You'll be more attractive to employers in all uncertain economy.Fact 2: People who ask for less are viewed as "undesirable property ". If you are considered anything less than first class, you are not likely to be hired.Myth 3: If you are over 50, it will be very hard to find another job.Fact 3: Workers over 50 win new jobs almost as quickly as youngsters do. Today's employers place a premium on experience.Myth 4: Bring up salary as quickly as possible in the first interview.Fact 4: That's a fast way to be removed from consideration. It tells employers you are more concerned with yourself than with the company.Myth 5: You can only get interviews between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.Fact 5: Employers are often available before and after regular hours when the office is quieter. If you get an interview then, you've got an employer's concentrated attention. What actually will experienced older people get?They are likely to get().
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Task 4Directions: After reading it, you are required to find the Chinese equivalents in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Autonomous tariffB—Most-favored-nation rateC—Logistics managementD—Distribution logisticsE—Electronic data interchangeF—Assembly packagingG—Physical distributionH—Letter of creditI—Bubble economyJ—Sluggish marketK—Education for all-around developmentL—Online trading platformM—Competitive productsN—Bid for the Olympic GamesO—Digital societyP—Surf the InternetExamples: (A) 自主关税(P) 上网 ()市场疲软()拳头产品
Task 4Directions: After reading it, you are required to find the Chinese equivalents in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Autonomous tariffB—Most-favored-nation rateC—Logistics managementD—Distribution logisticsE—Electronic data interchangeF—Assembly packagingG—Physical distributionH—Letter of creditI—Bubble economyJ—Sluggish marketK—Education for all-around developmentL—Online trading platformM—Competitive productsN—Bid for the Olympic GamesO—Digital societyP—Surf the InternetExamples: (A) 自主关税(P) 上网 ()最惠国税率()电子数据交换
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Task 5Directions: The following is a passage about job-hunting myths. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60). The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Job hunting MythsDon't defeat yourself by accepting common myths, says the head of an international consulting company.Myth 1: If there is nothing available in your field, switch careers.Fact 1: That's one of the worst things you can do. You compete against others with experience, and you will not approach your old salary level.Myth 2: Lower your salary demands. You'll be more attractive to employers in all uncertain economy.Fact 2: People who ask for less are viewed as "undesirable property ". If you are considered anything less than first class, you are not likely to be hired.Myth 3: If you are over 50, it will be very hard to find another job.Fact 3: Workers over 50 win new jobs almost as quickly as youngsters do. Today's employers place a premium on experience.Myth 4: Bring up salary as quickly as possible in the first interview.Fact 4: That's a fast way to be removed from consideration. It tells employers you are more concerned with yourself than with the company.Myth 5: You can only get interviews between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.Fact 5: Employers are often available before and after regular hours when the office is quieter. If you get an interview then, you've got an employer's concentrated attention. What is a better time for an interview?Not().