Lesson 4
杰克和玛丽在讨论如何恰当地应对面试官
Jack: Confronted with difficult questions in an interview, the job-hunters mostly will be at a loss about what to do.
杰克:面试中如果遇到刁难性的问题，求职者往往会不知所措。
Mary: Usually, you cannot prepare for these questions in advance and have to depend on your immediate performance.
玛丽:这样的问题事先通常无法准备，只能临场发挥。
Jack: Still, there are some rules to follow.
杰克:不过，还是有些方法可循。
Mary: In this case, you should first keep calm and normal to the face.
码丽:在这样的情形下，首先要保持冷静，以平常心面对。
Jack: Don"t get nervous and freaked out.
杰克:一定不要怯场，以免自乱阵脚。
Mary: Formulate a satisfactory answer based on your specific situation.
玛丽:要根据自己的情形做出较为满意的回答。
Jack: There should be neither too much silence nor hasty answers
杰克:既不能长时间沉默，也不可草率回答。
Mary: Try to show the best of yourself with decent words and manners.
玛丽:言辞举止要大方得体，尽量展现自己最好的一面。
Jack: Don"t be discouraged even when confronted with negative questions
杰克:即便遇到否定性的提问，也不要沮丧气馁。
Mary: You should admit your weakness frankly.
玛丽:应当坦然承认不足。
Jack: Anyway, what really matters is that you have tried your best.
杰克 :不论如何，尽力而为，才是最重要的。
Mary: You must have confidence in yourself.
玛丽:一定要相信自己。
核心英语词汇总
be at a loss about what to do 不知所措
usual mind 平常心
try one"s best 努力，尽力