湖北专升本英语每日一练（5月20日）

Passage 4

The challenge of writing a powerful cove-letter (附信) can lead job candidates to search endlessly for advice, but be careful. While you likely will find some valuable advice, you may come across a few tips that could 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 might not get read at all. Aim to get all of your points across in three brief paragraphs: a clear introduction that lets the employer know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position; a paragraph that includes a few specific examples of how to have excelled (擅长) in past roles that are relevant to the open position; and a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.

“Your cover letter is less important than your resume.” Some hiring managers shove (随手扔) cover letters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealing with, it is best to submit a nice cover letter. While some 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 tell employers something that makes them want to meet you.

96. Why should job candidates be careful when searching 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.

【答案】B

【解析】细节题。题干：为什么求职者在寻求写求职信的建议时要小心?从第一段：you may come across a few tips that could mislead you.可知写这种附信，可能会让你得到有用的信息，但也会得到误导你的信息。故答案选B。

97. 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.

【答案】A

【解析】细节题。题干：为什么不写一封冗长的求职信呢?在第二段：If yours is longer than the rest, it might not get read at all.可知如果你的附信太长，根本没人读。故答案选A。

98. 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

【答案】B

【解析】细节题。题干：根据文章，求职信的介绍性段落应该包括______。在第二段：a clear introduction that lets employer know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position, a few specific examples of how to have excelled (擅长) in past roles that are relevant to the open position, tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.可知求职信的三个段落中首段的内容为：你申请的是什么工作，为什么对这个职位感兴趣。故答案选B。

99. 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.

【答案】C

【解析】细节题。题干：下面哪一项应该包含在求职信的结论段?在第二段：a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.可知求职信结尾段的内容应为：你能给公司带来什么，并请求下次见面谈。故答案选C。

100. 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

【答案】C

【解析】细节题。题干：根据作者的说法，求职信的目的是_______。最后一段：Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tell employers something that makes them want to meet you.可知附信的目的就是让雇佣者想去见你。故答案选C。