Lesson 38 About the Job of a Stewardess
關(guān)于空中小姐職務(wù)
700.You would like to become a stewardess,wouldn't you?
你愿意當(dāng)一名空中小姐,對嗎?
701.Yes,I would like to very much.
是的,我很想做一名空中小姐。
702.What made you decide on this type of occupation?
什么使你決定從事這一職業(yè)?
703.Oh,to tell you the truth,I love the sky.When I was a child,I imagined flying into the blue sky some day.Now,I think the day has come.My dream can come true.
噢,說真的,我喜愛藍(lán)天。我還是個(gè)小孩子的時(shí)候,就曾想象將來某一天能飛上藍(lán)天?,F(xiàn)在,我覺得這一天終于來了。我的夢想會成真。
704.I like travelling very much and I enjoy working with peo-ple.
我喜歡旅行,也喜歡與別人一起工作。
705.Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty?
你能不費(fèi)力氣地用英語交談嗎?
706.Yes,I think I am quite fluent in English.
能,我認(rèn)為我能說流利的英語。
707.What's the most important thing of being an air hostess?
當(dāng)一名空中小姐最重要的是什么?
708.The most important task of being an air hostess is helping passengers relax during their flight Flying is a stressful thing and if an air hostess can ease that tension,it will make a favorable impression for the airline.
空中小姐最重要的任務(wù)是幫助旅客在飛行過程中放松。坐飛機(jī)是令人緊張的事,如果空中小姐能緩和那種緊張,就可以為航空公司創(chuàng)造良好的形象。
709.Do you know what are the responsibilities for the aircrew?
你知道空勤人員的職責(zé)是什么?
710.The main responsibility of the flight crew is to ensure the safety of the passengers in case of an emergency.Other re-sponsibilities are providing for the comfort of the passengers and serving meals.
空勤人員的主要職責(zé)是出現(xiàn)緊急情況時(shí)保證旅客的安全。其他職責(zé)是為乘客提供舒適和招待飲食。
711.Are you in good health?
你身體健康嗎?
712.I just had a complete physical examination and I was de-clared in top condition.
我剛剛?cè)鏅z查了身體,醫(yī)生說我非常健康。
713.Have you had any nursing experience?How about taking care of children?How you ever been a baby-sitter?
你有沒有照顧病人的經(jīng)驗(yàn)?照看小孩的經(jīng)驗(yàn)?你看過小孩嗎?
714.I know it's not a easy job, but I'm young,besides I'm in good health.
我知道這不是件輕松的工作,但我年輕,而且我現(xiàn)在身體很健康。
715.I have never done any nursing but I love children.I haven't had any experience as a baby-sitter,either.
我沒有照顧過病人。我喜歡孩子,但我也沒有看孩子的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
716.How tall are you?What about your eyesight?
你身高如何?視力如何?
717.My height is one meter and sixty-eight centimeters.I've never had any vision problems and have never worn corrective lenses.
我身高1.68米,我視力從來沒有問題,也未戴過眼鏡。
Dialogue A
(I= Interviewer主試人 A= Applicant申請人)
I:Come in.Miss Lin.I'm Mr Wang, Director of Personnel.
What can I do for you?
A:How do you do,Mr Wang?I'm coming for a job interview at ten O’clock this morning.
I:Oh,I see Please sit down.
A:Thank you.
I:So you would like to become a stewardess,wouldn't you?
A:Yes,I'd like to very much.
I:Well,how old are you?
A:I was born on August 5,1975.So I'm 24 years of age.I'm just leaving college this summer.
I:OK.But what made you decide on this type of occupation?
A:Oh,to tell you the truth,I love the sky.When I was a child. I imagined flying into the blue sky some day.Now,I think the day has come.My dream can come true.
I:Then, do you know it's not a easy job to be a stewardess?
A:Yes.I know it's not a easy job,but I'm young,besides I'm in good health.
I:Yes.Youth and health are one's best wealth.By the way,what's your height?
A:168 centimeters.
I:What about your eyesight?
A:I've never had any vision problems and have never worn cor-rective lenses.
I:Do you know sometimes you would have to work long hours?
A:Yes,I do.
I:Do your parents agree to your choice?
A:My mother is just waiting at home for my good news.
I:What's the most important thing of being an air hostess?
A:The most important task of being an air hostess is helping passengers relax during their flight.Flight is a stressful thing and if an air hostess can ease that tension,it will make a favorable impression for the airline.
I:Do you think friendly service is very important for the airline staff?
A:Definitely.I would think this is one of the most important aspects when dealing with the public in any way.
I:Do you get angry easily?
A:No,I know how to control my temper.I only get angry if I see someone hurting somebody else.
I:If one of your passengers had an accident,what would you do?
A:I would give him basic first aid and call for assistance.
I:Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty?
A:Yes,I think I'm quite fluent in English.
I:Do you take care of your appearance?
A:Yes,I feel taking care of myself with sufficient rest and a good diet are important.
I:Do you know how to put on makeup?
A:Yes,I took some beauty classes a few months ago.
I:What part of your face is the most attractive,why?
A:I think for me and anybody else a smile can be the most at-tractive feature,because it lights up my whole face.
I:If you were hired,when would you be available?
A:I'll graduate from the college by the end of this month.Next month,that is July,I'll be available.
I:OK.If you were hired you would be expected to report for taining on the 8th of August.
A:Yes,that's OK.
I:Considering your qualifications,we believe you would be a good stewardess.But as you know, we are considering sever-al other applicants and will make our final decision by the end of this month.We'll send you a letter then,if you're hired.Thank you for your coming,Miss Lin.
A:Thank you, Mr Wang.
Notes注釋
1.Yes.Youth and health are one's best wealth.By the way,what's your height?
是的,年輕和健康是人最寶貴的財(cái)富,順便問一下,你身高多少?
2.Do you think friendly service is very important for the airline staff?
你認(rèn)為對空中服務(wù)人員來說友好服務(wù)很重要嗎?
3.Definitely,I would think this is one of the most important aspects when dealing with the public in any way.
肯定重要。我認(rèn)為不論以什么方式與公眾打交道都應(yīng)提供友好的服務(wù)。
4.If one of your passengers had an accident, what would you do?
如果旅客發(fā)生意外,你怎么辦?
5.I would give him first aid and call for assistance.
我將對他進(jìn)行基本的急救,然后呼救。
6.Do you take care of your appearance?
你是否注意自己的容貌?
7.I think for me and anybody else a smile can be the most attractive feature,because it lights up my whole face.
我認(rèn)為對我和其他人一樣,微笑是一個(gè)人最吸引人的特征,因?yàn)槲⑿挂粋€(gè)人整個(gè)面部都容光煥發(fā)。
8.If you were hired you would be expected to report for training on the 8th of August.
如果雇用你,我們希望你8月8號來報(bào)到參加培訓(xùn)。
9.That's OK.
好的。
10.Considering you qualifications…
考慮你的資格……
11.But as you know…
但正如你所知……
Words and Expressions
Dierector of Personnel 人事部主任
Stewardess n.女乘務(wù)員,空中小姐
to tell you the truth 說真話
stressful a.有壓力的
tension n.緊張,壓力
first aid 急救
fluent a.流暢的,流利的
makeup n.化妝品