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山西省太原市2014高考英语信息匹配及任务型阅读（5）及答案 任务型阅读（B） 请认真阅读下列短文并根据所读内容在文章后表格空里填入最恰当的单词。注意每空格1个单词Interviewing someone for a job is not as easy as it looks. First, as the interviewer, you’re tasked with finding the person who will not only do the job well but also fit in well with the other employees. You have to make an evaluation of abstract qualities that can’t be found on a résumé. Because you have to repeat the process for every potential employee, you end up asking question after question, applicant after applicant. Still, interviewers need to be told something: “What is your biggest weakness?” is not a good question. It just isn’t. Now, job seekers have to understand that interviewers want to find some way to know what makes an applicant different from others. Asking questions that are seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see who can think creatively. Then what may be a proper way to respond to such a question? Honesty, with a twist(新手法) “‘What are your three strengths and three weaknesses?’ is a classic, but not too many people know how to answer this,” says Kenneth C. Wisnefski, founder and CEO of WebiMax, an online marketing company. “As an interviewer, we want to hear strengths that describe initiative(主动性), motivation and dedication. The best way to respond is to include these qualities into specific ‘personal statements.’” “Similarly, weaknesses should be positioned as a strength that can benefit the employer.” “I like to hear applicants state an exaggerated strength, and put an interesting twist on it. An example of this is, ‘My initiative is so strong, that sometimes I take on too many projects at a time.’” This answer leads with a strength that employers want ?initiative ?and still acknowledges that you’re not perfect. Although you might consider this acknowledgement too honest, it works because it proves you’re being honest. Honesty, with progress When you consider what your weaknesses are, think about how you have attempted to overcome them. No one is