大学英语第四册课件Unit 3 Job Interview.ppt

Unit Three Job Interview Applicant : a person who applies for sth., esp. a post Graduate schools generally require applicants to submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). With admission criteria ranking among the most selective in the United States, Harvard accepts less than 20 percent of all applicants. Interview Question to decide if sb. is right for a job We’re going to interview six candidates this afternoon. John is being interviewed next week for the Chief Executive’s job. Grill (informal) question intensely; cook under or over direct heat (used in the pattern: grill sb. about/on sth.) Tom was grilled by customs/Customs officers for several hours. The senior detective grilled the young suspect about the robbery case. We could grill the chops on the barbecue. Follow up Take additional steps to further (a previous action) followed by with ) If you make a hotel booking by phone, follow it up with written confirmation. We are worried that terrorists will follow up their threats with bomb attacks. In sb’s hands In sb’s possession All the relevant facts are in my solicitor’s hands. His father’s company has been in his hands for some years. The other phrases of hand (in hand ,have an open hand (be generous ),lift a hand to do sth., lend sb. a hand , off hand ,…) Prospective Likely to become or be The college had applications from nearly 200 prospective students. The chief function of direct-mail advertising is to familiarize prospective buyers with a product. Perspective Respective As I see it In my opinion As I see it, this is the best book on the subject. As I see it, this press conference is the most successful one we have ever had. The other ways to express “在我看来” (as) the saying goes Used to introduce a particular phrase that people often say As an old English saying goes, “If you want to live and thrive, let a spider run alive!” As the saying goes, “He who laughs last laughs longest (best).” Endeavor An effort or attempt to do sth.; try