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There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down
information on job openings. First, you should consult your friends, relatives, or neighbors, who may offer information unavailable elsewhere. Second, you should read the classified section in the newspapers often. Next, remember to register with two or three recruitment agencies. Finally, don’t forget to make use of the Internet. In today’s society the Internet is a quick and cost-effective method for employers to announce their employment needs. Therefore, if you log on to the Internet, you just might find your dream job.
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11 Work with your partner and answer the following questions. 1 The author compares college graduates’ job hunting to finding a match when dating.
2 They are careerists, entrepreneurs, explorers, harmonizers, hunters, idealists and leaders.
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3 Google took the top spot in popularity in each of the past four years. 4 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI. 5 They are government and non-profit employers such as CIA and FBI. 12 Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage. 1 D 2 C 3 B 4 C 5A
13 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.
1 identify 2 likely 3 characteristic 4 genuine 5 confirmed 6 prospects 7 consequence 8 recruit 9 competitive10 is reflected 14 Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.
1 break … down 2 accounts for 3 associated with 4 build … on 5 in addition
15 Translate the following sentences into English.
1 This country is not big, but it plays an important role in international affairs.
2 It was with the help of my uncle that I overcame the difficulty and completed the assignment in time.
3 While he decided to stay in Beijing upon graduation, his best friend chose to go to Tibet.
4 In this Campus English Speaking Contest, Mary from our class came in
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5 You should know that it takes time, money as well as perseverance to learn to play the piano.
16 Read the following questions and then scan the letter below to find answers to the questions. Try to finish in less than 2 minutes. 1 At the University of Denver. 2 In Colorado.
3 Over the Rocky Mountains. 4 From her window.
5 Next month when she gets home.
6 Share all the happiness and sadness they are feeling. 7 She feels a little homesick.
8 In the afternoon on Tuesday, December 1st.
17 Complete the sentences with the appropriate verb form. 1 would write, would have written 2 could see, could have seen 3might break, might have broken 4 gave, had given 5 were, had been
18 Read each pair of sentences. Then express a contrary situation using a) a sentence with an if clause and b) a sentence with had. Follow the examples.
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1If I had heard you, I would have answered Had I heard you, I would have answered
2 If it hadn’t been cold, I would have opened the window Had it not been cold, I would have opened the window 3 If we had been late, we would have hurried Had we been late, we would have hurried
4 If you had used a typewriter, they could have read your letters Had you used a typewriter, they could have read your letters 5 If the car hadn’t stopped, it would have hit me Had the car not stopped, it would have hit me
19 Rewrite the conditional clauses in the following sentences. Follow the examples.
1 Were she interested, I would telephone her. 2 Were John here, we would soon learn the truth. 3 They would be here with us should they have the time. 4 Should I see you, I would invite you home.
5 Should she try harder next time, she would pass the examination. 20 The following sentences tell something real. Change them to indicate something unreal.
1 If we had not allowed the oil company to build this paper mill, we would not have water pollution now.
2 If we did not pay taxes, our schools would be closed.
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