A Okay,Rebecca. Now you’ve given me a good idea of your work and academic background, but what about you as a person? How would you describe your key strengths?
Rebecca现在你已经告诉我你的工作和教育背景,谈下你自己行吗?你能描述下你的主要优点吗?
B Well,Mr. Parsons, as I mentioned before I’m someone who needs new challenges. I’m really focused and hard-working. I think my academic results prove this.
好的,Parsons先生,就像先前我提到的,我是个需要新挑战的人。我工作专心而且特别努力。我想我的学习成绩已经证明了这一点。
A Yes, true, but how about other personal qualities?
是的,你说的是事实。说下其他方面的个人品质吧?
B Well ,I believe I’m a good team-player, but I can also work well independently. I’m very enthusiastic and, well I hope my colleagues would agree, I’m fun to work with.
我相信我是一个优秀的团队成员,而且我独立工作也很好。我充满激情,我希望同事们会同意,我是个有趣的工作搭档。
A What would you say is your most positive quality?
你最大的优点是什么?
B Hmm, that’s a tough question. But I would have to say my passion. I’m really passionate about journalism and passionate about my career.
这个问题很棘手。我会说下我的热情。我对新闻业和事业都充满了热情。