Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34. THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
The author thinks that people will continue to rely on first impressions because_____.
A. people refuse to change
B. people like to deceive other people
C. it’s human nature
D. it’s easy to change them
Bài nghe:
I = Interviewer, M = Mitchell, E = Emma, Z = Zara, J = Joe, P = Paul
1. Mitchell
I What’s the best age, do you think?
M The best age? Erm ... I think maybe around twenty-one or twenty-two because at that age I’ll probably have a bit of money and a car. I work hard so I’m sure I’ll get a good job. I’ll definitely be living in my own place, that’s for sure.
2. Emma
I What’s the best age to get married?
E I think the best age to get married is probably around twenty-seven, something like that. I doubt that I’ll get married though because I like being single. You’ve got the freedom to do what you want to do.
3. Zara
I What do you want to do when you’re older?
Z I’m pretty sure that I’ll go to university and I might study engineering. After that, who knows? Maybe I’ll go travelling.
4. Joe
I Do you think that you’ll get rich in the future?
J You never know. I doubt it though. I don’t think I’ll be the boss of a company or anything like that. I don’t mind if I’m rich or not, as long as I’m happy and healthy and all my friends and family are, too.
5. Paul
I Would you like to live to be 100?
P Yeah, I would. But I’d like to be healthy and have someone to look after me when I get older. I think in the future most people will live until they’re 100 anyway.
Tạm dịch:
1. Mitchell
I = người phỏng vấn, M = Mitchell, E = Emma, Z = Zara, J = Joe, P = Paul
I Bạn nghĩ độ tuổi nào là đẹp nhất?
M Độ tuổi đẹp nhất? Ừm... tôi nghĩ có lẽ khoảng 21 hoặc 22 vì ở tuổi đó có lẽ tôi sẽ có một ít tiền và một chiếc ô tô. Tôi làm việc chăm chỉ nên tôi chắc chắn mình sẽ có được một công việc tốt. Tôi chắc chắn sẽ sống ở nơi riêng của mình, đó là điều chắc chắn.
2. Emma
I Độ tuổi nào tốt nhất để kết hôn?
E Tôi nghĩ độ tuổi tốt nhất để kết hôn có lẽ là khoảng hai mươi bảy, đại loại thế. Tuy nhiên, tôi nghi ngờ về việc mình sẽ kết hôn vì tôi thích sống độc thân. Bạn có quyền tự do làm những gì bạn muốn làm mà.
3. Zara
I Bạn muốn làm gì khi lớn hơn?
Z Tôi khá chắc chắn rằng mình sẽ vào đại học và có thể học ngành kỹ thuật. Sau đó thì ai biết được? Có lẽ tôi sẽ đi du lịch.
4. Joe
I Bạn có nghĩ rằng bạn sẽ giàu có trong tương lai?
J Bạn sẽ chẳng bao giờ biết đa. Kể chả chính tôi cũng nghi ngờ điều đó. Tôi không nghĩ mình sẽ trở thành ông chủ của một công ty hay bất cứ điều gì tương tự. Tôi không quan tâm mình giàu hay không, miễn là tôi hạnh phúc, khỏe mạnh và tất cả bạn bè, gia đình tôi cũng vậy.
5. Paul
I Bạn có muốn sống đến 100 tuổi không?
P Ồ có chứ. Nhưng tôi muốn được khỏe mạnh và có người chăm sóc khi tôi già đi. Tôi nghĩ trong tương lai hầu hết mọi người đều sẽ sống đến 100 tuổi.
Mitchell thinks he'll get a good job.
(Mitchell nghĩ rằng anh ấy sẽ có được một công việc tốt.)
Thông tin:
M I work hard so I’m sure I’ll get a good job.
(Tôi làm việc rất chăm chỉ nên chắc chắn rằng tôi sẽ có một công việc tốt.)