# How to make a resume - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 2） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2017.3.14/2012.4.21/2008.5.31 - 题目数：8 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/b0b67744-2ad3-4483-86e0-34064bcbf42f（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,520 Section two. 00:00:02,540 You'll hear an introduction about how to make a resume and apply for a job. First, you have some time to look at questions eleven to seventeen. 00:00:22,140 Now listen carefully and answer questions eleven to seventeen. 00:00:48,240 Welcome, everyone, to today's seminar on CV and interview skills. Remember, your CV is probably the most important document you will ever write. It opens the door to your career, and that job interview is probably the most important meeting you will ever attend. It's like stepping through that open door. So let's roll up our sleeves and get down to work, shall we? 00:01:14,180 First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the Internet. These will give you all the suggestions you need. If you look at the paper I gave you, you will see a list of the dozen most popular sites. I can mention a couple of important points, however. One is that your CV or resume should not be too long. A page is about right. Why? HR departments do not have the time to read long documents. Too many people are sending too many CVs. After all, the economic crisis of two thousand and eight is still very much alive. Everyone needs a job now. 00:02:00,360 No matter how short you make that resume, though, you do not want to forget to tell HR how to contact your references. References are people who will give you a recommendation for a job. That's usually an ex-boss or a professor who knows you well. Do not use relatives. I don't care how much your mum loves you. 00:02:21,600 Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter. A cover letter is a letter where you basically are asking for a job. It's like introducing yourself. Make it brief. The real information about you is on that CV of yours. And please make sure the letter is typed. It doesn't matter if your handwriting is beautiful or not. Companies only read typed letters. Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive layout, maybe use different type fonts or colors to highlight the information. Some people include a photo. You can find dozens of examples on the Internet. Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors. I used to be an HR manager. If I saw a mistake, that CV went into the garbage. Something you write in a CV is a description of your skills and experiences in an interesting way. Mention training, too. I mean, these are what get you hired. Do not just say, "I have lots of experience," or, "I have many skills." Tell that boss what you did for what company and when. Better, tell him how well you did it. Don't just say, "I sold houses." Say, "I sold two million pounds worth of houses in my first year." That is, say something to make the person reading excited and curious. 00:03:50,480 Finally, speaking of CVs, it's sad, but some people actually forget to provide a contact number. That's pretty silly. You wrote a great CV. You have HR dying to meet you, and they don't know how. You forgot your phone number. Oh, sure. If you apply online, they have your email address, but you just showed them you're forgetful. Why are they going to want to talk to you after that? 00:04:18,420 Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions eighteen to twenty. 00:04:35,520 Now listen and answer questions eighteen to twenty. 00:04:55,600 All right, moving on to the actual interview. I'll go over what you need to know by the end of it and what you can discuss and negotiate on later once it looks like you'll be offered the job. First, there's working hours. It's not that necessary to hammer out the hours off the bat, especially since it's easy to come off as lazy when the first thing you bring up is how much you're going to have to work. You can also find out more about possible promotions later on. It is important, however, to get a feel for how much you'll be paid. You should make sure the salary range is commensurate with what you're worth, and if you're not, you can move on to better opportunities. Being sure you're going to make what you want to live on is much more important than issues like your pension. You're all so young that your pension is not going to matter for quite a long time. You should find out about what skills you must know for the job and what they'll teach you. In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid. Beware of any jobs that want you to train for a long time without appropriate compensation. Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well. Do you get paid vacation time? Are you allowed to take personal days? Do you have to work on national holidays? Once you work out these main issues, you can move on later to details like the location and expected attire and whatnot. Wow, that's a lot of information. Let's take a break so you can think everything over and ask any questions you may have. Don't hesitate to come and see me if you need any clarification on all this stuff. 00:06:38,660 That is the end of section two. You now have half a minute to check your answers. ## 题目与答案 ### 11. The speaker suggests that the students use the 11_____ when they begin writing resumes. The speaker suggests that the students use the 11_____ when they begin writing resumes. **答案**：Internet 原文定位：First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the Internet. These will give you all the suggestions you need ### 12. The students should be sure not to keep the CV 12_____ . The students should be sure not to keep the CV 12_____ . **答案**：too long 原文定位：One is that your CV or resume should not be too long. A page is about right ### 13. A 13_____ cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included. A 13_____ cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included. **答案**：typed 原文定位：Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter ### 14. The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 14_____ . The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 14_____ . **答案**：layout 原文定位：Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive layout, maybe use different type fonts or colors to highlight the information 同义替换：「beautiful」↔「attractive」 ### 15. The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 15_____ . The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 15_____ . **答案**：errors 原文定位：Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors 同义替换：「should not have any」↔「avoid all」 ### 16. The words in a CV can describe your 16_____ . The words in a CV can describe your 16_____ . **答案**：training 原文定位：In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid ### 17. Don`t forget t put down a 17_____ on the CV. Don`t forget t put down a 17_____ on the CV. **答案**：contact number 原文定位：Finally, speaking of CVs, it's sad, but some people actually forget to provide a contact number 同义替换：「put down」↔「provide」 ### 18-20. What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview? What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview? - working hours - promotion prospect - salary range - pension contribution bonus - training - holidays **答案**：salary range,training,holidays 原文定位：It is important, however, to get a feel for how much you'll be paid. You should make sure the salary range is commensurate with what you're worth;You should find out about what skills you must know for the job and what they'll teach you. In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid;Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well. Do you get paid vacation time? Are you allowed to take personal days? Do you have to work on national holidays 同义替换：「know」↔「make sure」；「salary range」↔「how much you'll be paid」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。