题目
Everyone is nervous when they go to an interview for a new job.However，being well-prepared for the interview can really reduce your stress level.Probably the most frequently asked questions in any job interview are as follows. "Tell me about yourself. " The interviewer's purpose in asking this question is to get information related to work and job openings.Some people make the mistake of taking this request literally and answering by giving their life history.In fact，the best points to focus on when answering this question are past work experience，education，and social activities.Of these three，work experience carries a lot more weight. "Why do you want to work for this company？" If you don't have an answer ready for this question，you are letting the interviewer know that you haven't done much research about the company or the job you are interviewing for.Candidates who can give detailed answers about the perceived benefits of working for a particular company make a much better impression on interviewers. "What are your strengths and What is your biggest weakness？" People have a hard time answering the first question because it feels like boasting in some ways.But an interview has no time to be shy or modest!The second question poses a problem because the answer needs to be a weakness that sounds like a strength.A good tip to keep in mind is to mention how you are trying to improve.（1）What is the passage mainly about？ ____ A.ctions to avoid during an interview.B.ody language that interviewers watch for.C.Interesting interview experiences.D.Typical interview questions and responses.（2）When asked to tell about yourself，what should be your main focus？ ____ A.Social activities.B.Your past jobs.C.Education.D.Kinds of work you enjoy.（3）If you're required to talk about your weaknesses，how would you respond？ ____ A.Try not to say too many weaknesses.B.Try to talk about your strengths instead.C.Talk about your one weakness but sounds like a strength.D.Be humble and directly tell the interviewer.
Everyone is nervous when they go to an interview for a new job.However，being well-prepared for the interview can really reduce your stress level.Probably the most frequently asked questions in any job interview are as follows.
"Tell me about yourself. " The interviewer's purpose in asking this question is to get information related to work and job openings.Some people make the mistake of taking this request literally and answering by giving their life history.In fact，the best points to focus on when answering this question are past work experience，education，and social activities.Of these three，work experience carries a lot more weight.
"Why do you want to work for this company？" If you don't have an answer ready for this question，you are letting the interviewer know that you haven't done much research about the company or the job you are interviewing for.Candidates who can give detailed answers about the perceived benefits of working for a particular company make a much better impression on interviewers.
"What are your strengths and What is your biggest weakness？" People have a hard time answering the first question because it feels like boasting in some ways.But an interview has no time to be shy or modest!The second question poses a problem because the answer needs to be a weakness that sounds like a strength.A good tip to keep in mind is to mention how you are trying to improve.
（1）What is the passage mainly about？ ____
A.ctions to avoid during an interview.
B.ody language that interviewers watch for.
C.Interesting interview experiences.
D.Typical interview questions and responses.
（2）When asked to tell about yourself，what should be your main focus？ ____
A.Social activities.
B.Your past jobs.
C.Education.
D.Kinds of work you enjoy.
（3）If you're required to talk about your weaknesses，how would you respond？ ____
A.Try not to say too many weaknesses.
B.Try to talk about your strengths instead.
C.Talk about your one weakness but sounds like a strength.
D.Be humble and directly tell the interviewer.
"Tell me about yourself. " The interviewer's purpose in asking this question is to get information related to work and job openings.Some people make the mistake of taking this request literally and answering by giving their life history.In fact，the best points to focus on when answering this question are past work experience，education，and social activities.Of these three，work experience carries a lot more weight.
"Why do you want to work for this company？" If you don't have an answer ready for this question，you are letting the interviewer know that you haven't done much research about the company or the job you are interviewing for.Candidates who can give detailed answers about the perceived benefits of working for a particular company make a much better impression on interviewers.
"What are your strengths and What is your biggest weakness？" People have a hard time answering the first question because it feels like boasting in some ways.But an interview has no time to be shy or modest!The second question poses a problem because the answer needs to be a weakness that sounds like a strength.A good tip to keep in mind is to mention how you are trying to improve.
（1）What is the passage mainly about？ ____
A.ctions to avoid during an interview.
B.ody language that interviewers watch for.
C.Interesting interview experiences.
D.Typical interview questions and responses.
（2）When asked to tell about yourself，what should be your main focus？ ____
A.Social activities.
B.Your past jobs.
C.Education.
D.Kinds of work you enjoy.
（3）If you're required to talk about your weaknesses，how would you respond？ ____
A.Try not to say too many weaknesses.
B.Try to talk about your strengths instead.
C.Talk about your one weakness but sounds like a strength.
D.Be humble and directly tell the interviewer.
题目解答
答案
（1）D.主旨大意题。根据第一段内容Everyone is nervous when they go to an interview for a new job.However，being well-prepared for the interview can really reduce your stress level.Probably the most frequently asked questions in any job interview are as follows.（每个人参加新工作面试时都很紧张。然而，为面试做好充分准备真的可以减少你的压力水平。可能在任何求职面试中最常被问到的问题如下。）可知下文围绕面试时的几个问题及回答展开，因此D项Typical interview questions and responses（典型的面试问题和回答）概括文意，符合题意，故选D。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据第二段中的In fact，the best points to focus on when answering this question are past work experience，education，and social activities.Of these three，work experience carries a lot more weight.（事实上，回答这个问题时，最好的重点是过去的工作经验、教育背景和社会活动。在这三者中，工作经验的份量要大得多。）可知当被要求介绍你自己时，你过去的工作应该是你的主要关注点。故选B。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的The second question poses a problem because the answer needs to be a weakness that sounds like a strength.（第二个问题产生了一个问题，因为答案必须是一个听起来像优点的弱点。）可知如果你被要求谈论你的缺点，你会谈论你的一个缺点，但听起来像是优点。故选C。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据第二段中的In fact，the best points to focus on when answering this question are past work experience，education，and social activities.Of these three，work experience carries a lot more weight.（事实上，回答这个问题时，最好的重点是过去的工作经验、教育背景和社会活动。在这三者中，工作经验的份量要大得多。）可知当被要求介绍你自己时，你过去的工作应该是你的主要关注点。故选B。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的The second question poses a problem because the answer needs to be a weakness that sounds like a strength.（第二个问题产生了一个问题，因为答案必须是一个听起来像优点的弱点。）可知如果你被要求谈论你的缺点，你会谈论你的一个缺点，但听起来像是优点。故选C。
解析
步骤 1：理解文章主旨
文章主要讨论了在求职面试中常见的几个问题及其回答方式。文章首先介绍了面试时的紧张情绪，然后列举了面试中常见的几个问题，包括“Tell me about yourself”，“Why do you want to work for this company？”和“What are your strengths and What is your biggest weakness？”，并分别给出了回答这三类问题的建议。
步骤 2：分析问题（1）
问题（1）询问文章的主要内容。根据文章内容，文章主要讨论了面试中常见的问题及其回答方式，因此选项D（Typical interview questions and responses）最符合文章主旨。
步骤 3：分析问题（2）
问题（2）询问当被要求介绍自己时，应该关注的重点。根据文章第二段，回答这个问题时，应该关注过去的工作经验、教育背景和社会活动，其中工作经验最为重要。因此选项B（Your past jobs）最符合要求。
步骤 4：分析问题（3）
问题（3）询问当被要求谈论自己的缺点时，应该如何回答。根据文章最后一段，回答这个问题时，应该谈论一个听起来像优点的缺点。因此选项C（Talk about your one weakness but sounds like a strength）最符合要求。
文章主要讨论了在求职面试中常见的几个问题及其回答方式。文章首先介绍了面试时的紧张情绪，然后列举了面试中常见的几个问题，包括“Tell me about yourself”，“Why do you want to work for this company？”和“What are your strengths and What is your biggest weakness？”，并分别给出了回答这三类问题的建议。
步骤 2：分析问题（1）
问题（1）询问文章的主要内容。根据文章内容，文章主要讨论了面试中常见的问题及其回答方式，因此选项D（Typical interview questions and responses）最符合文章主旨。
步骤 3：分析问题（2）
问题（2）询问当被要求介绍自己时，应该关注的重点。根据文章第二段，回答这个问题时，应该关注过去的工作经验、教育背景和社会活动，其中工作经验最为重要。因此选项B（Your past jobs）最符合要求。
步骤 4：分析问题（3）
问题（3）询问当被要求谈论自己的缺点时，应该如何回答。根据文章最后一段，回答这个问题时，应该谈论一个听起来像优点的缺点。因此选项C（Talk about your one weakness but sounds like a strength）最符合要求。