题目
If you are applying to universities overseas，you can't avoid having a video interview，whether you like it or not.Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview. Step 1：Start with the basics Before your interview，find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews，and make sure that you know how to operate it. You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment.You also need a strong internet Connection. Step 2：Get prepped（做好准备） Once the interview begins，resist the urge to watch yourself，and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible.Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you.Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories：Tell us about yourself. What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you？Do you have any questions about the school？ Before the interview，prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics. Step 3：Practice Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation. Step 4：Don't just interview converse Interviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others.Though you may have extensive notes，try to act natural -do not read directly from any prepared statements，and don't memorize answers to repeat.Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too.Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.（1）In preparing for the perfect video interview，you need to ____ .A.have quick access to the InternetB.know how to operate the interviewC.fill out an application on the platformD.find a suitable environment for the interview（2）Once the interview begins，what should you keep in mind？ ____ A.Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.B.Making eye contact as much as possible.C.Expecting the questions that are often asked.D.Preparing answers on some of the questions.（3）Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3？ ____ A.You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.B.Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.C.Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.D.Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.（4）When doing an interview，you ____ .A.are supposed to memorize answers to repeatB.must ask the interviewers to explain the questionsC.can read prepared statements as naturally as you canD.should attach equal importance to listening as speaking（5）Who is probably the author of the passage？ ____ A.n expert in university admissions.B.A visitor to different universities abroad.C.An editor in charge of a travel magazine.D.A student applying for universities overseas.
If you are applying to universities overseas，you can't avoid having a video interview，whether you like it or not.Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview.
Step 1：Start with the basics
Before your interview，find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews，and make sure that you know how to operate it.
You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment.You also need a strong internet Connection.
Step 2：Get prepped（做好准备）
Once the interview begins，resist the urge to watch yourself，and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible.Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you.Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories：Tell us about yourself.
What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you？Do you have any questions about the school？
Before the interview，prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics.
Step 3：Practice
Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.
Step 4：Don't just interview converse
Interviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others.Though you may have extensive notes，try to act natural -do not read directly from any prepared statements，and don't memorize answers to repeat.Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too.Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.
（1）In preparing for the perfect video interview，you need to ____ .
A.have quick access to the Internet
B.know how to operate the interview
C.fill out an application on the platform
D.find a suitable environment for the interview
（2）Once the interview begins，what should you keep in mind？ ____
A.Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.
B.Making eye contact as much as possible.
C.Expecting the questions that are often asked.
D.Preparing answers on some of the questions.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3？ ____
A.You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.
B.Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.
C.Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.
D.Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.
（4）When doing an interview，you ____ .
A.are supposed to memorize answers to repeat
B.must ask the interviewers to explain the questions
C.can read prepared statements as naturally as you can
D.should attach equal importance to listening as speaking
（5）Who is probably the author of the passage？ ____
A.n expert in university admissions.
B.A visitor to different universities abroad.
C.An editor in charge of a travel magazine.
D.A student applying for universities overseas.
Step 1：Start with the basics
Before your interview，find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews，and make sure that you know how to operate it.
You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment.You also need a strong internet Connection.
Step 2：Get prepped（做好准备）
Once the interview begins，resist the urge to watch yourself，and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible.Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you.Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories：Tell us about yourself.
What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you？Do you have any questions about the school？
Before the interview，prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics.
Step 3：Practice
Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.
Step 4：Don't just interview converse
Interviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others.Though you may have extensive notes，try to act natural -do not read directly from any prepared statements，and don't memorize answers to repeat.Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too.Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.
（1）In preparing for the perfect video interview，you need to ____ .
A.have quick access to the Internet
B.know how to operate the interview
C.fill out an application on the platform
D.find a suitable environment for the interview
（2）Once the interview begins，what should you keep in mind？ ____
A.Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.
B.Making eye contact as much as possible.
C.Expecting the questions that are often asked.
D.Preparing answers on some of the questions.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3？ ____
A.You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.
B.Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.
C.Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.
D.Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.
（4）When doing an interview，you ____ .
A.are supposed to memorize answers to repeat
B.must ask the interviewers to explain the questions
C.can read prepared statements as naturally as you can
D.should attach equal importance to listening as speaking
（5）Who is probably the author of the passage？ ____
A.n expert in university admissions.
B.A visitor to different universities abroad.
C.An editor in charge of a travel magazine.
D.A student applying for universities overseas.
题目解答
答案
（1）A.细节理解题。根据Step 1：Start with the basics下列第二段中"You also need a strong internet connection. （你还需要强大的互联网连接。）"可知，在准备完美的视频面试时，你需要有快速的互联网连接。故选A项。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据Step 2：Get prepped （做好准备）下列中"Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you. （尽力预期他们会问你的问题。）"可知，面试一开始，你应该记住预期的经常被问到的问题。故选C项。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据Step 3：Practice下列段落"Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.（和朋友或导师一起练习你的回答。让他们问你问题，然后通过视频回答。如果可能的话，找一个能流利表达面试官语言的人，让他们给你的发音或演讲做笔记和评论。）"可知，提前找朋友或导师练习可能有助于提高你的面试表现，选项C是正确的。故选C项。
（4）D.细节理解题。根据Step 4：Don't just interview...converse下列段落中"Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too. （在这种情况下，倾听和说话同样重要。）"可知，面试的时候，听和说同等重要。故选D项。
（5）A.推理判断题。根据第一段"If you are applying to universities overseas，you can't avoid having a video interview，whether you like it or not.Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview.（如果你正在申请海外大学，不管你喜欢与否，你都无法避免一场视频面试。下面是一些准备完美视频面试的步骤。）"可知，本文主要为正在申请海外大学的学生讲述了怎样准备完美的视频面试。从而推知，作者可能是大学招生专家。故选A项。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据Step 2：Get prepped （做好准备）下列中"Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you. （尽力预期他们会问你的问题。）"可知，面试一开始，你应该记住预期的经常被问到的问题。故选C项。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据Step 3：Practice下列段落"Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.（和朋友或导师一起练习你的回答。让他们问你问题，然后通过视频回答。如果可能的话，找一个能流利表达面试官语言的人，让他们给你的发音或演讲做笔记和评论。）"可知，提前找朋友或导师练习可能有助于提高你的面试表现，选项C是正确的。故选C项。
（4）D.细节理解题。根据Step 4：Don't just interview...converse下列段落中"Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too. （在这种情况下，倾听和说话同样重要。）"可知，面试的时候，听和说同等重要。故选D项。
（5）A.推理判断题。根据第一段"If you are applying to universities overseas，you can't avoid having a video interview，whether you like it or not.Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview.（如果你正在申请海外大学，不管你喜欢与否，你都无法避免一场视频面试。下面是一些准备完美视频面试的步骤。）"可知，本文主要为正在申请海外大学的学生讲述了怎样准备完美的视频面试。从而推知，作者可能是大学招生专家。故选A项。