a:when i was a student,english happened to be my favorite subject.after graduation.i went on studying spoken english in my spare time.
i:i see.do you think if there is still any room for improvement in your spoken english?
a:sure,i do think so.but as the old saying goes“where there is a will,there is a way.”i'll do my best to improve my spoken english.
i:well,that's a good answer.can you tell me why you want to leave your present post?
a:i'm desirous of leaving my present employer simply because i see no chance of advancement.
i:do you want to work here because you can speak english?
a:no,not just because i can speak english.what i really want is the chance to learn some advanced methods of management from foreign staff members.
i:we believe you would be able to do the job very well.but as you know,we have dozens of applicants to be answered.we can't reach a final decision until we talked to all applicants being asked to come here.
a:when can i know whether i'm accepted or not?
i:i think we'll send you a letter by early next month if you are wanted.
a:i see.thank you for your talking with me.
i:thank you,mr zhao,for your interest in our hotel.good luck to you.
a:thank you.
notes注釋
1.yes,i came about your advertisement for…
是的,我是來應聘……廣告的職位的。這裡用 came過去時多,用have come現在完成時少。雖然是剛剛來到,但come這一動作已結束,所以用過去式。
2.but as the old saying goes“where there is a will,the is a way.i'll do my best to improve my spoken english.
但正如一句老話所說:“有志者事競成”,我將盡力提高我的英語口語。
3.i'm desirous of leaving my present employer simply because i see no chance of advancement.
我離開現在的僱主,僅僅是因為我看不到有提升的機會。
4.but as you know,we have dozens of applicants to be answered.
但你也知道,我們還有幾個應徵者要面談。
5.we can't reach a final decision until we talked to all applicants being asked to come here.
我們要在所有被請來面試的都面談之後,才能做出最後的決定。
6.when can i know whether i'm accepted or not?
我什麼時候才能得知我是否被錄用了?
7.…if you are wanted.
如果你被錄用的話。
8.good luck to you.
祝你好運。
words and expressions
receptionist n.接待員
occupational a.職業的
occupational school 職業學校
spare a.空閒的
five-star-grade 為複合詞,五星級的
a three-thousand-word article 一篇三千字的文章
the eighth five-year plan 第八個五年計畫
reputation n.聲譽,聲望
of good reputation 有名望的英語面試口語範文節選!