二十六史故事——清代卷(下)清代.pptVIP

Courage is not an absence of fear, but the ability to overcome or disregard fear. 勇者并非没有恐惧，而是有克服或藐视恐惧的能力。 Abstract: In this passage, Harvey Mackay, a manager of a manufacturing company, gives four suggestions from his own experience of interview. These suggestions are: preparing to win, never stop learning, believing in yourself, and finding a way to make a difference. Language study interview: question to decide if sb. is right for a job. Eg. John is being interviewed next week for the chief executive′s job. In sb. Hands: in sb’s possession Eg. His father’s company has been in his hands for some years. Prospective: likely to become or be (phrase) prospective benefits Eg. The chief function if direct- mail advertising is to familiarize prospective buyers with a product. Structure 1 How well prepared would this person be if he were to call on a prospective customer for us? As I see it: in my opinion Eg. As I see it, this press conference is the most successful one we have ever had. Endeavor: an effect or attempt to do sth.; try to do sth. Eg. The government has endeavored to forbid the employment of children under the age of 16. On the other folks: people associated with a particular way of life. Here it is equal to “the ones who haven’t done their homework”. Do one’s homework: make preparation beforehand. Eg. He had done his homework before he deliver the speech. Go after: try hard to obtain Eg. Are you planning to go after Peter’s job when he leave? The best salespeople don’t close every sale. Structure 2 But it takes no longer to prepare well for one interview than to wander in half-prepared for five. Incidentally: by the way (used when adding more information to what was said before, or when you want to talk about sth. else you have just thought of) Eg. Incidentally, this wine goes particularly well with cheese. Structure 3 You can do the same if you work on your weakness and develop your strength. Take/have a crack at: try to do s