Lecture 9 :
8 - Skimming حٌظٜفـــــــــــــق
Skimming is a high-speed reading technique that can save you time and help you
get through a text quickly. You skim to get the general sense of a passage, not
specific details. When you skim, you should not read the whole text. Your eyes
should move very quickly over the lines and you should read only the parts of the
text that will help you answer the questions.
- Skim the following passage, then answer the questions: (Read the questions first)
Here are some tips for job interviews. Before the interview, use the internet to find
information about the company. Prepare an answer to the question "What can you do for
us?" Also be prepared to talk about your achievements and your professional goals. You
don't want to seem unambitious or lazy. Practise the interview with a relative or friend. On
the day of the interview, dress in clean, neat, appropriate clothes. Take copies of your CV
and a small notebook and pen. Arrive a few minutes early. Don't chew gum or smoke, and
turn off your mobile phone. Don't look down, but maintain eye contact with the interviewer.
Listen carefully and answer the questions. Afterwards, send an e-mail or hand-written letter
to the interviewers to thank them for their time. It will help them to remember you. You can
learn lots more about interview skills on the internet.
a. Give short answers to the following questions:
- How can you use the internet to help you with a job interview?
- What should you do days before an interview?
- What should you take to an interview?
b. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
- What does it mean in "It will help them to remember you"?
a) their time b) a thank-you message
c) an e-mail d) the interview
- What is the best title for this article?
a) How to Interview Job Applicants b) Writing a CV
c) Job Hunting on the Internet d) Interview Skills