【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 wers1) Where do you live?2) Where are you from?3) What do you like doing in your spare time?4) Can you tell me about your research?In Beijing.Well, I was born in Shanghai, but I39。ve lived in Beijing since I was 4.I like swimming.Yes. I39。m part of a team at the university trying to develop a low cost satellite munication system for third world countries.2. Work with a partner and ask each other the same questions. (If you are alone, record yourself.)● Exercise 3 — Handling Personal InformationCommunication PointHandling personal information requires that you offer information about yourself. You should intend to give just enough so that the interviewer does not feel he or she must ask many followup questions.Exercise Instructions1. Read the dialogue below: Interviewer: Right. So tell me about your family. Candidate: Well, I have three children, two boys and a girl. My wife39。s a nurse and all of my children are at primary school. Interviewer: Oh, I see. And do you live in the capital of your country? Candidate: Yes, we do. We39。ve got a small flat — too small really, but we39。re used to it. We share a garden with other residents in the block.2. Now ask a partner to ask you the same questions asked in the dialogue, and a few more using the personal information topics such as jobs, interests, family, study, hometown and ambitions.● Exercise 4 — Enriching your answersCommunication PointThere are many ways of enriching your answers in English. The attitude to take is one of courtesy. What would you expect a person to want to know from you.Exercise InstructionsOn the tape you will hear two dialogues in which the candidates answer the interviewer39。s questions about the same topic in two different ways.1. Decide what they are talking about.2. Decide which candidate gives the better answer. Why is it better?3. Work with a partner and talk about the following topics: (if you are alone, record yourself.) 1) Your job 2) The university/college you have graduated from 3) Your hometown 4) Your family 5) Your hobbies 6) Your future 7) Your dream 8) A major festival in your country● Exercise 5 — Role PlayingCommunication PointThe first stage of the oral interview may seem a lot like a job interview or an application for something else like a loan or visa. Sometimes to break the monotony it may be useful to put yourself in a different role than just yourself. Perhaps you can be a job applicant or a famous actor.Exercise Instructions1. Practice a dialogue between a bank manager and a customer. The bank manager wants to find out the following things about the customer: 1) Full name 2) Address 3) Date of birth 4) Marital status 5) Job 6) Why the customer wants a loanRemember to vary your question types!● Exercise 6 — Handling Cultural QuestionsCommunication PointIt is natural that an interviewer is interested in your culture, but will also be pleased if you can say it with coherent, concise detail.Exercise InstructionSpend a few minutes thinking about things that make your country39。s culture and custom special and different from other countries. Talk about the following topics and other ideas you may have:MarriageAt what age?What kind of ceremony?What kinds of preparations are necessary?FuneralsWhat do people do when someone dies?What kind of ceremony?What are some rules?FestivalsWhat are the major festivals each year?What do most people do at this time?Is there any special food?Forms of entertainmentWhat are some traditional shows in your country?What kinds of games are unique to China?Folk tales and songsIs there a group of stories or songs that all people know?How do you learn them?Do you know their origins?Ethnic CommunitiesWhat are some minority ethnic groups?How do they differ from the majority groups?● Exercise 7 — Continuing the AnswersCommunication PointHaving an opening hesitation device or opening ment (e. g. There are several reasons for ...) is helpful to give yourself time to think. It is also useful to have some kind of transition from one point to the next (e. g. First ..., Then ..., After that ... etc.).Exercise InstructionsContinue the candidate39。s answer to the following questions. Record and analyse your answers, paying particular attention to their organization:1. Interviewer: Tell me a bit about your educational background. Candidate: Well, first I went to ...2. Interviewer: Do you find American English easier to understand than British English? Candidate: Yes, I do/No, I don39。t ...3. Interviewer: I have never been to your country. What39。s it like? Candidate: That is a big question ...4. Interviewer: Which is the best university in your country? Candidate: I suppose X is, because ...● Exercise 8 — Partner conversationsCommunication PointIn stage one, you will likely be required to give brief descriptions, explanations or shallow opinions, but you are not expected to give long speeches. Thus, the key is to work at developing high quality, smooth responses without stuttering. How smooth are you? Sometimes you can tell, but sometimes a partner can give you good feedback.Exercise InstructionsPractice talking with your partner about the following topics briefly with enough detail to answer the question fully. Prevent yourself from stuttering or repeating words as you speak, and ask your partner to take note of when you do.I. The hardest part of your job or studiesII. Your roommates in University (past or present)III. The traffic situation in your cityIV. The qualities and skills required of a good pany managerV. The recreational facilities in your city/townVI. The night life in your city/townVII. The public transport system in your city/townVIII. An interesting vacation you have tak