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Part Ⅰ
Situational Dialogues

Situational Dialogue 1

Mr . White is making an appointment for a jobinterview withthe interviewer David

Mr.David:Hello,this is the human resources department of ABC Company.Can I help you?

Mr.White:Hello,I am calling to inquire about the job your company posted on the internet.

Mr.David:Thank you for calling.We posted several positions.Which position are you interested in?

Mr.White:It is the position in your Sales Department.Do you still have that vacancy?

Mr.David:Yes,the position is still available.Could you send your resume together with your final diploma and other relevant certificates?

Mr.White:Sorry,what do you mean by relevant certificates?

Mr.David:I mean any certificates to show your special skills,language proficiency,such as certificates of foreign language,computer certificates and so on.

Mr.White:Oh,I see.I was wondering if you could arrange an interview for me,please.

Mr.David:But what sort of experience do you have?

Mr.White:I have been responsible for product promotion in Eastern Region of China for the past year.

Mr.David:Fine,can I have your name and telephone number?I will make an appointment for an interview for you.

Mr.White:Certainly,my name is White and my phone number is 8233569.

Mr.David:OK.Can you come to my office at 10’o clock tomorrow morning?

Mr.White:Yes,thank you very much.See you tomorrow.

Practice 1

Task 1:Listen to the dialogue and role-play it in pairs.
Task 2:Simulated situational conversation.

Suppose you are Alice You are making an appointment for an interview

Situational Dialogue 2

Next morning at the Personnel Department office Mr . David is having an job interview with Mr . White

Mr.David:Good morning,Mr.White.Please take a seat.I am the personnel manager.

Mr.White:Nice to see you.

Mr.David:Nice to see you,too.We have received your application letter and resume.I learned from your resume that you’ve graduated from Nanjing University.Were you in a leading position as a university student?

Mr.White:Yes,I was elected president of the Student Union when I was a sophomore.

Mr.David:Your academic record is excellent.What are your hobbies in addition to learning professional courses?

Mr.White:I like playing basketball.I was on the basketball team of my university and I also enjoy the team spirit of basketball.

Mr.David:How do you describe your personality?

Mr.White:Generally speaking,I am diligent,optimistic and energetic.

Mr.David:How do you get along with people who have different characters?

Mr.White:Well,I enjoy working in a team and I do admire those team members who have different characters and styles.

Mr.David:Do you have any sales experience?

Mr.White:Yes,in college I had some part-time job as a salesperson in a department store for P & G.I sold shampoos such as Rejoice,Head and Shoulders and Pantene.In doing so I gained some sales promotion skills.When I graduated from university,I worked for ABC Company as a salesman for one year.

Mr.David:What are your strong points?

Mr.White:I think I am very good at communication.To be honest,I work hard.I can work well under pressure and I enjoy the work that challenges me.I think that my English ability is also a strong point.

Mr.David:And what are your weaknesses?

Mr.White:When I think something is right,I will stick to that.Sometimes it sounds a little stubborn but now I am trying to find a balance between insistence and compromise.

Mr.David:Why do you want to leave your current job?

Mr.White:My reason for leaving my present job lies in the company’s products which are made for domestic customers,but I want to be responsible for international trade affairs.

Mr.David:Why do you apply for the position in our company?You know we are rather small and young.

Mr.White:I realize that.But I believe that I would have better opportunities with a small but rapidly expanding company like yours.

Mr.David:If you are hired,how long do you plan to stay with us?

Mr.White:To be frank,I won’t leave as long as I have the opportunity to apply my knowledge and get on well with my superiors and colleagues.

Mr.David:Thank you,Mr.White.We will inform you of our decision later this week.

Mr.White:Thank you.I will be waiting for your call.

Practice 2

Task 1:Listen to the dialogue and role-play it in pairs.
Task 2:Simulated situational conversation.

Suppose you are Linda You are going to graduate from college this year and now you are having a jobinterview with the interviewer Jack

Situational Dialogue 3

Mr . White is receiving a call from Mr . David the personnel manager of ABC company Mr . David notified Mr . White that he passed the interview Now they are talking about the details about this job

White:Hello,this is White speaking.

David:Hello,Mr.White.This is David from ABC Company.

White:Mr.David,it is nice to hear from you.

David:Mr.White,I am happy to notify you that you have passed our interview!You are the right person for the position of sales representative.

White:That is great!I am really happy to hear that.

David:So,what salary do you expect?

White:In regard to salary,I will leave it to you to decide after you have seen the kind of work I can do.

David:Well,all new employees begin at standard of 3,000 yuan per month.Then,after training period,you will get a pay raise according to your performance.

White:That sounds good to me.What about other benefits?

David:We offer attractive compensation package that shall include both a base salary and sales commission.

White:Thank you.What are the working hours?

David:Forty hours a week.Monday to Friday,9 to 5 with one hour lunch break every day.

White:Do I have to work at weekends?

David:We do expect you to do overtime when necessary,but we pay double time at weekends.Please come to my office at 9 next Monday to arrange for your start.

White:Thank you.See you next Monday!

Practice 3

Task 1:Listen to the dialogue and role-play it in pairs.
Task 2:Simulated situational conversation.

Suppose you are Lin Qiang You have passed the interview Now Wang Bin the manager of the company is talking with you about the salary and other benefits of the company JgmLT1dKaJ4lQhN2rMwoELbEdEYZCAH7+z2DObaXSz3BUcz+5885gBurwkR4EjoC

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