[originaltext]W: Good morning, Mr. Smith. Have a seat, please!M: Thanks a lot.

W: Good morning, Mr. Smith. Have a seat, please!
M: Thanks a lot.
W: What is your major?
M: My major is Business Administration. I am especially interested in marketing.
W: Have you received any degrees?
M: Yes.(6)First, I received my bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and then an MBA degree.
W: Do you feel that you have received good general training?
M: Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school.
W: Your resume says that you have had one-year experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai. May I ask why you left?
M: I worked in a foreign representative office for one year.(7)However, I left there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull.
W: If you believe you are a good fit for the position, please talk about what kind of personality you think you have.
M:(8-1)I always approach things very enthusiastically. When I begin something, I don’t like to leave it half-done.
W: And what are your personal weaknesses?
M:(8 - 2)I’m afraid I’m a poor talker. I’m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.
W: It is very difficult for someone to see one’s own weakness. Are you more of a leader or a follower?
M:(9 - 1)I don’t try to lead people.(8 -3)I’d rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by working together.
W: You know, most workers are working under great pressure. How about overtime work?
M: Overtime work is very common in companies.(9 -2)I can work overtime if it’s necessary, but I don’t think we will work overtime every day.
W: Do you like regular work?
M:(9 - 3)No, I don’t like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities. But I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so.
W: You performed very well, sir! If you have no questions, please go through the contract and sign it.
M: OK. Thank you very much. I have a few questions for you. First, I’d like to know if you offer employees sick leave.
W: Yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. However, in order to get paid, you’ll have to bring in a note from the doctor’s.
M: Even if I’m only sick for one day?
W: That’s correct.
M: That’s pretty strict, if you ask me.
W:(10)Well, we’ve had to add that to the contract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month, even though they weren’t sick.
M: I see. I guess that makes sense. How many days of paternity leave do you offer?
W: Men are allowed to take 10 days of paternity leave for their first child.
M: Why are women allowed so much more time for maternity leave?
W: Well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it’s fair to give them more time, don’t you?
M: I guess so. I don’t have any other questions. Should I sign here then?
W: Yes, please.
6. In which did the candidate get a master’s degree?
7. Why did the candidate leave the foreign representative office?
8. Which of the following does NOT describe the candidate’s personality?
9. Which of the following is most acceptable to the candidate?
10. Which statement about the employment contract is CORRECT?