2013年考研國(guó)家線即將公布,接下來(lái)就是考研復(fù)試了,其實(shí)應(yīng)該有很多考生在知道自己的考研成績(jī)后就已經(jīng)開始準(zhǔn)備考研復(fù)試了??佳袕?fù)試一般包括英語(yǔ)復(fù)試和專業(yè)課復(fù)試,專業(yè)復(fù)試對(duì)大多數(shù)考生來(lái)說(shuō)都不是什么問(wèn)題,關(guān)鍵是英語(yǔ)的復(fù)試。可以說(shuō),誰(shuí)要通過(guò)了英語(yǔ)的復(fù)試,誰(shuí)就掌握了“先機(jī)”??梢?,英語(yǔ)在復(fù)試過(guò)程中確實(shí)占有舉足輕重的地位。英語(yǔ)復(fù)試不像初試,它重視的是考生的運(yùn)用能力和實(shí)踐能力,因而很多同學(xué)就是忽視了這一點(diǎn)而最終馬失前蹄,輸?shù)袅苏麄€(gè)考試。為了預(yù)防此事的再次發(fā)生,現(xiàn)在就給大家講講應(yīng)對(duì)英語(yǔ)復(fù)試的絕妙方法。
一. 了解報(bào)考院校專業(yè)往年的英語(yǔ)口試形式
各院校各專業(yè)的復(fù)試口試形式各不相同,一定要對(duì)癥下藥。可以通過(guò)詢問(wèn)以前考過(guò)的師兄、師姐們來(lái)了解復(fù)試口試的形式,可能的話,了解一下口試中常出現(xiàn)的問(wèn)題。
總的來(lái)說(shuō),復(fù)試口試有這樣幾種類型:自我介紹;讀某篇英文文章,然后進(jìn)行翻譯或回答相關(guān)問(wèn)題;抽到某個(gè)話題進(jìn)行演講、闡述;兩三人就同一個(gè)話題進(jìn)行討論、辯論(多人一起復(fù)試的情況);自由問(wèn)答(可能是專業(yè)或與專業(yè)相關(guān)的時(shí)事熱點(diǎn)問(wèn)題,也可能只是了解個(gè)人情況)。
二. 了解導(dǎo)師/考官
首先必須了解導(dǎo)師在該專業(yè)的研究方向,可能的話,看看他們寫的書,因?yàn)樵趯I(yè)問(wèn)題上,導(dǎo)師一般都會(huì)往自己研究方向上靠攏;其次,了解導(dǎo)師在口試中常問(wèn)的一些問(wèn)題及習(xí)慣(這個(gè)又得求助于師兄師姐們了);最后,可以給導(dǎo)師打電話,讓他/她知道你是誰(shuí),有你這么一個(gè)考生參加復(fù)試。
三. 對(duì)以下幾個(gè)方面要多加注意,適當(dāng)練習(xí)幾遍
1、見面問(wèn)候語(yǔ):Good morning / afternoon, dear professors. I am XXX. (Nice to meet you。)。告別用語(yǔ):Thanks for your time. / Thank you for giving such a chance. I hope to see you again and soon。
2、 自我介紹篇(重點(diǎn))。基本上每個(gè)院校每個(gè)專業(yè)的口試中都會(huì)涉及這一方面。考官其實(shí)是要借此了解你的口頭表達(dá)能力以及你的報(bào)名表之外的一些信息。自我介紹時(shí)間以2-3分鐘為宜。思路要清楚,要突出重點(diǎn),口語(yǔ)盡量流利(不要太流利了,有背誦之嫌)。
1) 考官要求你作自我介紹時(shí),不要用…let me introduce myself briefly / please allow me to introduce myself to you等句子,重復(fù)、啰嗦。開頭可以只用一句話引入:Dear professors, I feel so glad to meet all of you here.然后就可以進(jìn)入主題,介紹姓名、年齡等等。
2) 自我介紹的主體內(nèi)容
① 姓名。介紹自己姓名時(shí),發(fā)音一定要準(zhǔn)(南方考生要多加注意)。
?、?年齡。年齡可以跟在姓名后帶過(guò)(I am XXX, 25 years old)。
?、?原來(lái)的院校、專業(yè)。注意:一定要把原來(lái)學(xué)校的英文名稱、專業(yè)的英文名稱弄清楚(尤其是跨校、跨專業(yè)的學(xué)生)。
所屬的公司、職位。注意:在職考生則應(yīng)將自己公司、自己職位/職稱的英文名稱弄明白。
④ 性格、能力??梢灾貜?qiáng)調(diào)你的個(gè)性對(duì)你報(bào)考的專業(yè)有何積極的作用。如果報(bào)考的是學(xué)術(shù)性的專業(yè),可以說(shuō)自己細(xì)心(carefully,detail- oriented)、條理分明(logical)、踏實(shí)(steady)等;如果是研究性、應(yīng)用性更強(qiáng)一點(diǎn)的專業(yè),可以說(shuō)自己負(fù)責(zé) (responsible)、可靠(dependable)、有效率(efficient)等。
其他的一些表示性格、能力的形容詞有:active, aggressive(有進(jìn)取心的), adaptable, amicable(友好的), analytical(善于分析的), cooperative, creative, disciplined, dutiful, energetic, faithful, gentle, independent(有主見的), innovative, motivated, modest, objective, precise, punctual, precise(一絲不茍的), temperate等等。
在職考生或有過(guò)工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)的考生還可以強(qiáng)調(diào)一下你的工作成績(jī),如:As the assistant to the General Manger of XXX Company, I have helped to negotiate a $200,000 deal for the corporation.
⑤ 愛(ài)好。All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. 除了強(qiáng)調(diào)你的學(xué)習(xí)的重視,同時(shí)也要避免給考官一種“書呆子”的感覺(jué)。一般可以從體育、音樂(lè)、電影等方面來(lái)說(shuō),同時(shí)要簡(jiǎn)單說(shuō)明這些愛(ài)好對(duì)你的積極意義 (build my body, relax myself, open my mind…);注意避免提到那些可能引起考官反感的愛(ài)好,如:playing computer games,watching TV等。
?、?你對(duì)報(bào)考的專業(yè)有興趣(be interested in/be fascinated with/be obsessed with…),可適當(dāng)舉出一些例子,如經(jīng)??聪嚓P(guān)的書籍、論文、文章、新聞等。在職考生可以強(qiáng)調(diào)知識(shí)教育對(duì)工作的影響: In my work, I find it necessary to broaden my horizons in communication. That’s why I long for entering your prestigious university.
3) 結(jié)束時(shí)可以用說(shuō):That’s all about me. / Well, that’s who I am. Thanks for your attention.
3、自我介紹后考官常問(wèn)的幾個(gè)問(wèn)題
1、"What can you tell me about yourself?" ("關(guān)于你自己,你能告訴我些什么?")
This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character, qualifications, ambitions, and motivations.
這一問(wèn)題如果面試沒(méi)有安排自我介紹的時(shí)間的話。這是一個(gè)必問(wèn)的問(wèn)題。考官并不希望你大談你的個(gè)人歷史。是在尋找有關(guān)你性格、資歷、志向和生活動(dòng)力的線索。來(lái)判斷你是否適合讀MBA。
The following is a good example of a positive response. "In high school I was involved in competitive sports and I always tried to improve in each sport I participated in. As a college student, I worked in a clothing store part-time and found that I could sell things easily. The sale was important, but for me, it was even more important to make sure that the customer was satisfied. It was not long before customers came back to the store and specifically asked for me to help them. I'm very competitive and it means a lot to me to be the best."
下面是一個(gè)積極正面回答的好例子:"在高中我參加各種競(jìng)爭(zhēng)性體育活動(dòng),并一直努力提高各項(xiàng)運(yùn)動(dòng)的成績(jī)。大學(xué)期間,我曾在一家服裝店打工,我發(fā)現(xiàn)我能輕而易舉地將東西推銷出去。銷售固然重要,但對(duì)我來(lái)說(shuō),更重要的是要確信顧客能夠滿意。不久便有顧客返回那家服裝店點(diǎn)名讓我為他們服務(wù)。我很有競(jìng)爭(zhēng)意識(shí),力求完美對(duì)我很重要。"
2、 "What would you like to be doing five years after graduation?"(“在畢業(yè)以后5年內(nèi)你想做些什么?”)
Know what you can realistically accomplish. You can find out by talking to others MBA about what they accomplished in their first five years with a particular company after graduation.
"I hope to do my best I can be at my job and because many in this line of work are promoted to area manager, I am planning on that also."
你要清楚你實(shí)際上能勝任什么。你可以事先和其他的MBA交流一番。問(wèn)問(wèn)他們?cè)诋厴I(yè)后在公司的頭5年都做了些什么。
可以這樣回答:"我希望能在我的職位上盡力做好工作,由于在同一領(lǐng)域工作的許多人都被提為區(qū)域負(fù)責(zé)人,所以我亦有此打算。"
3. "What is your greatest strength"?" ("你最突出的優(yōu)點(diǎn)是什么?")
這是很多面試考官喜歡問(wèn)的一個(gè)問(wèn)題。
This is a real opportunity to toot your own horn. Do not brag or get too egotistical, but let the employer know that you believe in yourself and that you know your strengths.
"I feel that my strongest asset is my ability to stick to things to get them done. I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I finish a job and it turns out just as I'd planned. I've set some high goals for myself. For example, I want to graduate with highest distinction. And even though I had a slow start in my freshman year, I made up for it by doing an honor's thesis."
這是你"展示自己"的最佳機(jī)會(huì),不要吹噓自己或過(guò)于自負(fù),但要讓雇主知道你相信自己,你知道自己的優(yōu)點(diǎn)。
如可答:"我認(rèn)為我最大的優(yōu)點(diǎn)是能夠執(zhí)著地盡力把事情辦好。當(dāng)做完一件工作而其成果又正合我的預(yù)想時(shí),我會(huì)有一種真正的成就感。我給自己定了一些高目標(biāo)。比如說(shuō),我要成為出色的畢業(yè)生。盡管在大學(xué)一年級(jí)時(shí)我啟動(dòng)慢了些,但最終我以優(yōu)等論文完成了學(xué)業(yè)。
4. "What is your greatest weakness?"("你最大的弱點(diǎn)是什么?")
You cannot avoid this question by saying that you do not have any, everyone has weaknesses.
The best approach is to admit your weakness but show that you are working on it and have a plan to overcome it. If possible, cite a weakness that will work to the company's advantage. "I' m such a perfectionist that I won't stop until a job is well done.
你不應(yīng)該說(shuō)你沒(méi)有任何弱點(diǎn),以此來(lái)回避這個(gè)問(wèn)題;每個(gè)人都有弱點(diǎn)。最佳策略是承認(rèn)你的弱點(diǎn),但同時(shí)表明你在予以改進(jìn),并有克服弱點(diǎn)的計(jì)劃。
可能的話,你可說(shuō)出一項(xiàng)可能會(huì)給公司帶來(lái)好處的弱點(diǎn),如可說(shuō):"我是一個(gè)完美主義者。工作做得不漂亮,我是不會(huì)撒手的。"
5. "How do you feel about your progress to date?" ("對(duì)于你至今所取得的進(jìn)步你是怎樣看的?")
Never apologize for what you have done.
"I think I did well in school. In fact, in a number of courses I received the highest exam scores in the class." "As an intern for the X Company, I received some of the highest evaluations that had been given in years.
絕不要對(duì)你以前的所作所為表示內(nèi)疚。
如可答:"我認(rèn)為我在學(xué)校表現(xiàn)不錯(cuò)。事實(shí)上,有好幾門功課我的成績(jī)居全班第一。""在某公司實(shí)習(xí)時(shí),我獲得了該公司數(shù)年來(lái)給予其雇員的好幾項(xiàng)最高評(píng)價(jià)。"
上述幾點(diǎn)是英語(yǔ)復(fù)試中的關(guān)鍵環(huán)節(jié),相信大家只要理解并領(lǐng)悟了其中的真諦,一定能輕松通過(guò)英語(yǔ)復(fù)試。