超星 - 2017年6月 Task 1

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Task 1The challenge of writing a powerful cover letter (附信） can lead job candidates to search endlessly foradvice, but be careful. While you likely will find some valuable advice, you may come across a few tips thatcould mislead you.＂You need a lengthy cover letter." This probably is one of the “bad cover letter tips." Think about it:hiring managers have piles of resumes and cover letters to review. If yours is longer than the rest, it mightnot get read at all. Aim to get all of your points across in three brief paragraphs: a clear introduction that letsemployers know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position; a paragraph that includes a fewspecific examples of howyou have excelled(擅长)in past roles that are relevant to the open position: and a concluding paragraph that tells employers ofyou willbenefit their company and requests afuture meeting.＂Your cover letter is less important than your resume."Some hiring managers shove(随手扔）coverletters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealingwith. it is best to submit a nice cover letter. Whilesome employers place less emphasis on cover letters,others decide who to interview based on them. Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tellemployerssomething that makes them want to meet you.36.Why should job candidates be careful whensearching for advice to write a cover letter?

A)Some tips are not practical.
B) Some tips could be misleading.
C) It is impossible to get useful tips.
D) It is difficult to find valuable tips.

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37.Why shouldn't you write a lengthy cover letter?

A)Hiring managers may not read it at all.
B) Well-written cover letters may be read first.
C) It is difficult to write a good long cover letter.
D) You are unable to express your points clearly.

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38.According to the passage, the introductory paragraph of a cover letter should include________.

A) your request for a job interview.
B) the position you are interested in
C) some examples of your achievements
D) your education background and degree

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39. Which of the following should be included in the concluding paragraph of a cover letter?

A)Your expected salary.
B) Your hobbies and interests.
C)Your request for a meeting.
D) Your professional background.

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40. According to the writer, the purpose of a cover letter is to _____________

A) urge the employer to read your resume
B) please your potential employer
C) get the employer to meet you
D) show off your achievements

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