
Imagine the frustration and disappointment of walking out of a job interview, knowing that you could have done better. You reflect on missed opportunities and wonder what you could have done differently. Well, worry no more! This business English episode is here to equip you with the essential insights and strategies to nail your first interview. From meticulous preparation and researching the company to mastering professional appearance and effective communication skills, this speech covers it all. But that's not all; it holds a powerful tip that can make all the difference in leaving a lasting impression on your interviewer. To uncover this valuable secret and enhance your business English proficiency, I invite you to book specialized Business English lessons. Get ready to transform your interview game and seize those career opportunities that come your way.

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How to Ace a Job Interview

First and foremost, carefully read the instructions for each T-F-NG question. Pay attention to any specific guidelines, such as whether the statements must be supported by evidence in the passage or if they should reflect the writer's opinion.

Next, proceed to read the passage thoroughly, keeping in mind the statements provided in the question. Pay close attention to the relevant sections that may contain information relating to the statements. Look for keywords or phrases that directly address or contradict the statements.

When evaluating each statement, consider whether there is clear evidence in the passage that supports its truthfulness. If you find explicit information that confirms the statement, mark it as "True." Conversely, if you encounter evidence that directly contradicts the statement, mark it as "False." Be cautious not to base your decision on assumptions or personal opinions. Stick to the information presented in the passage.

There may be instances where the information regarding a statement is not explicitly stated in the passage. In such cases, mark the statement as "Not Given." Remember, "Not Given" means there is insufficient information to confirm or deny the statement's truthfulness.

It's crucial to be aware of any qualifying words or phrases in the statements, such as "all," "only," "always," or "never." Pay close attention to these qualifiers, as they can significantly affect the accuracy of the statement.

Time management is key when answering T-F-NG questions. Allocate a specific amount of time for each question and avoid spending too much time on a single statement. If you're unsure about a statement, make an educated guess and move on. You can revisit it later if time allows.


IELTS Insights📚📝

IELTS INSIGHTS READING T-F-NG

In Chinese, emo has transformed into a slang term. It no longer connects to music but instead refers to feeling sad, melancholic, or discouraged. It’s like saying “I’m in a mood,” but often with a playful or exaggerated tone.

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New words

1. 西红柿  xīhóngshì  n.  tomato
2. 多少  duōshao  pron.  how many, how much
3. 钱  qián  n.  money
4. 姑娘  gūniang  n.  girl, young lady
5. 苹果  píngguǒ  n.  apple
6. 草莓  cǎoméi  n.  strawberry
7. 盒  hé  n.  box, pack
8. 给  gěi  v.  to give
9. 谢谢  xièxie  v.  to thank
10. 姑妈  gūmā  n.  aunt, sister of one's father
11. 为什么  wèishénme  why
12. 叫  jiào  v.  to call
13. 娘  niáng  n.  mother, mom
14. 就  jiù  adv.  exactly, precisely
15. 妈  mā  n.  mother, mom

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

A：这是今天早上的报纸吗？
B：不是，是昨天的。
A：你听，是不是送报纸的来了？
B：我看一下。不是，是送牛奶的。


HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 3 text 2

All the fun I had in my second year in Russia

Living in Russia

My Second Year in Russia

Une guerre inutile
Et la guerre a aussitôt éclaté.
Elle se poursuit encore aujourd'hui : il n'y a pas pires ennemis qu’un chat et un chien...
Pourtant, j’ai retrouvé cette fameuse grotte : elle était assez vaste pour abriter les deux peuples.
Toutes les guerres sont absurdes et inutiles, il suffisait d’y jeter un petit coup d’œil avant de commencer à se battre…

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 18 - Une guerre inutile

Egg prices are rising in America. The average cost of a dozen eggs hit a record $4.95 in January — up 53% from a year earlier. The price was below $2 in early 2022.

While the coronavirus pandemic and inflation have affected prices, experts say the real problem has been bird flu. An outbreak that began in early 2022 has become the largest in US history, affecting more than 100 million egg-laying hens.

To cope with rising egg prices, some Americans have been going straight to the source — and renting hens.

Rent The Chicken in New Hampshire is letting people rent egg-laying hens for six months at a time. For $595, you get two egg-laying hens and a guide on how to take care of them, as well as chicken feed and a coop to keep the birds in.

The birds actually aren't very difficult to take care of, explains Brian Templeton, owner of Rent The Chicken. "You just let them out and walk around and they go in at night on their own," he told CBS News.

"People really enjoy it," he added.

Rent The Chicken says two hens should produce eight to 14 eggs per week.

That comes to about $25 for every dozen eggs — so it's not really a savings.

You can also get four hens for $735, which would reduce your cost to about $15 per dozen eggs.

However, if you'd like to keep your chickens and coop at the end of your rental period, you can — for an extra $350 to $450.

According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, hens will usually live for six to eight years, and produce eggs for three to four of those years.

So that might bring your price down over time.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Americans Rent Chickens as Egg Prices Rise

In this episode we will talk about 【Eating spicy】, you will learn how to say 【mildly spicy,medium spicy,have acne】 ect. The material helps you get used to different voice and accent. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
上期我们聊了吃辣可以降低得肿瘤的风险，那么所有人都能吃辣吗？我们来听听专家怎么说？
主持人：您是四川人啊，可能那个地区的朋友特别爱吃辣。但其实现在全国好像都爱吃辣，大家都无辣不欢。不过啊，相对来说像我们北方人可能吃辣的能力稍微弱一点。所以有的时候咱们去饭店吃饭的时候，有时候厨师会问您说：您是要微辣呀？是要中辣呀？还是要一种特别辣呀？所以这个也是有不同的分歧的。那您能不能跟我们说说就是如果从抵抗口腔癌症的这种角度来分析的话，那么吃什么样的程度的辣可能更适合一些？是稍微吃一点儿还是要吃得比较辣？是经常吃还是适当地吃？
左医生：唉，你这个问题得特别好。这个答案到底是，唉吃多少辣椒合适，就有人会问我。其实这个我们只能说大概中度，但吃多少到底什么是这样，每人感觉是不一样的。因为如果您特别辣的话，你实在承受不了，对你的胃有烧灼，这个不值当的啊。因为有的人吃完以后的话，呃，这个辣度虽然说我们没有说明确的提示，就吃得你比较舒服。你没有说辣得你胃疼，那这个辣度是比较适合你的。但是中等辣度是不是就适合所有人呢，那也不一定。比方说，我刚才说你本来就胃肠道可能就有不太好，有溃疡，有什么。你在溃疡上你再放点辣椒面，那可能就不适合了。还有有的人呢，他的体质不太一样。因为这个体质不一样，有的人吃了以后真的就容易长痘啊，上火的那些。还有呢，我觉得跟我们国家的这个地理环境（有关系）。因为我们西南三省那边还有包括南方是很潮湿的，辣椒是有一定的祛湿作用的。但是如果在北方你还是吃得这么辣，天天这么吃的话，有可能真的就会上火呀，等等。还有呢，比方说您便秘了，然后你眼睛又红肿了，这个时候呢也是不推荐的，就包括这中度辣轻度辣也是不推荐吃的。但是普通人如果你觉得它对你没什么危害的话，我们适当地吃点中辣的，我觉得还是挺好的。
你觉得你适合吃辣吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期来听听吃辣的时候要注意什么。
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无辣不欢	/	wú là bù huān	/	No fun without spice
微辣	/	wēi là	/	mildly spicy
中辣	/	zhōng là	/	medium spicy
分歧	/	fēn qí	/	divergence
抵抗	/	dǐ kàng	/	Resist
承受	/	chéng shòu	/	bear
灼烧	/	zhuó shāo	/	Burning
值当	/	zhí dàng	/	worthy
胃肠道	/	wèi cháng dào	/	Gastrointestinal tract
溃疡	/	kuì yáng	/	ulcer
辣椒面	/	là jiāo miàn	/	chilli powder
体质	/	tǐ zhì	/	corporeity status
长痘	/	zhǎng dòu	/	have acne
上火	/	shàng huǒ	/	inner heat/fever
祛湿	/	qū shī	/	dispel dampness
便秘	/	biàn mì	/	Constipation
红肿	/	hóng zhǒng	/	Redness and swelling