5. ——I hope you don’t mind my pointing out your mistakes.——_________ .

1.---Would you like to go out for a walk with us?---_________， but I must finish my homework first.

A. 　 Of course not

B. 　 That’s all right

C. 　 I’d love to

D. 　 Yes， I do

9-1 One of the most important things you can do in the days before a job interview is to work on developing a positive attitude. It’s natural to feel nervous， but a positive mind-set will help you to perform well and to convince the interviewer that you are the right person for the job. In order to feel positive， you need to examine the way you think. If you think things like “I can’t...” or “That’s impossible” you need to change the way you speak to yourself. Instead of thinking “I can’t do public speaking”， tell yourself “I find public speaking difficult， but I’m going to work on it and get better”. It is well-known that preparation will help you to successfully answer interview questions. But did you know that preparing well for an interview can also help you to feel much more confident? On the morning of your interview， do everything you can to make yourself feel relaxed. Do you have a favourite song which makes you feel good? Put it on at top volume and listen to the words. Treat yourself to a healthy breakfast and remind yourself of all you have achieved so far. Finally， tell yourself you are looking forward to， and not fearing， the interview. Finally， see the interview as an opportunity to learn. Try not to think of it in terms of getting the job or not getting the job. See it as a way of getting valuable interview experience and making important connections in your industry. 84. What does the writer suggest you do with your favourite song?

A. 　 Play it every day before your interview.

B. 　 Play it after your interview， if things have gone well.

C. 　 Play it the night before your interview.

D. 　 Play it on the morning of your interview.

21. I __________ （knew / had known）Jane for three years when she applied for a job at my company.

35. I _______ （had / was having）an interview yesterday and I think it went really well.

36. They _______ （don’t have to / shouldn’t）worry about money， as they both earn very high salaries.

2. Sally ________ （don’t have to / shouldn’t）apply for that job. It’s not right for her.

8-2 The benefits of a paid vacation Taking a paid vacation is good for everyone. Not only are regular vacations good for the work-life balance of the individual employees， they also increase productivity， which is great for business. Vacations don’t need to be long to be effective. Sally Harper， a professional psychologist says: “Some people believe that a vacation is only worthwhile if it’s for two weeks or longer. In fact， taking several short two-day vacations each year can be even more energising. You don’t need to spend lots of money travelling somewhere new. The important thing is to try something you haven’t done before.” Sally continues: “It’s fine to stay at home， but go on a hike， or go swimming， you will feel better. Don’t spend your vacation cleaning out your kitchen closet， as this will not help you to return to work feeling recharged!” When you go on vacation， take a complete break from work. Sally says: “It can be tempting to respond to emails， so you don’t fall too far behind. If you do this， you’re not on vacation-you’re just working somewhere else.” If you’re still not convinced about the importance of taking regular vacations， think of the health benefits. Taking regular time off will improve your mental and physical health. You’ll return to work feeling relaxed and find it easier to get along with your colleagues. Better start planning your time off work now. And if you’re an employer， make sure you encourage all your employees to make the most of their vacations. 77. What is Sally’s opinion about short vacations?

A. 　They can be a good opportunity to get on with some housework.

B. 　They aren’t as good as long vacations， but they can still be refreshing.

C. 　They can make you feel even more refreshed than long vacations.

D. 　They’re fine， as long as you manage to travel somewhere new.

1-1 How to make the most of a career fair. If you get the opportunity to go to a career fair， you should make the most of it. Career fairs are a great way to speak to different employers. So， how can you take advantage of all that is on offer? The first thing you should do is to prepare yourself. Find out which organizations are going to be there and do your research. Make sure you know who you want to speak to and think about what you want to say. You should also prepare an up-to-date copy of your résumé to show to anyone who might be interested in your skills and experience. On the day of the career fair， you should make the right impression. You don’t have to wear your best suit， but dressing smartly will show that you are professional. If you think of the fair as an interview， then it’s more likely you’ll get one in future. It’s a good idea to arrive early on the day of the career fair. This can mean you don’t have to stand in a long queue. However， staying around until the end of the fair means you may have the chance to speak to an employer one to one. Finally， don’t forget to follow up on any interesting people you meet at the fair. If you’ve spoken to an employer， try to connect with him / her online. Stay in touch with potential employers and they will be reminded of who you are and what you can offer. 4. Why does the writer recommend arriving early at the career fair?

A. 　 To avoid the traffic on the way.

B. 　 To avoid standing in queues.

C. 　 So you can talk to employers one to one.

D. 　 So you can have time to prepare yourself.

29. When it rains， we _______ （eat / will eat）lunch in the office instead of going outside.

2. In a few years＇ time， I hope to be a regional manager.