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1) What is the interviewer’s “stress question?” 1 ）什麼是採訪的“應力問題” ？
The interviewer asks a behavioral question – ie a question meant to help them understand how you react to a particular kind of situation – about how Yala deals with conflict. 採訪者要求的行為問題-即一個問題的意思，幫助他們了解你如何反應，尤其是一種情況-關於如何亞拉處理衝突。
2) What does Yala do to give herself some thinking time? 2 ）什麼是亞拉做給自己一些思考的時間呢？
To give herself some thinking time, Yala both clarifies the question and uses a phrase – “Well, just give me a moment to think about that.” 給自己一些思考的時間，亞拉雙方澄清了問題，並應用一個短語-“好，剛才給我一個時刻，想一想。 ”
3) How does Yala answer the question? 3 ）如何亞拉作答？
She says that she was “proactive” in getting the two sides of the dispute to communicate with each other and, as the interviewer follows up on the question, she describes in a logical way the two key actions her company took to prevent future conflict of this kind. 她說她是“積極”在獲得雙方的爭議，相互溝通，並作為採訪者的後續問題，她介紹了在一個合乎邏輯的方式兩個關鍵的行動，她的公司了，以防止未來的衝突這種。
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1) Why does Ted say he needs Yala to begin work by the suggested start date? 1 ）為何不泰德說，他需要的也拉府開始工作所建議的開始日期？
Fall recruitment season, when new candidates from university are recruited and hired, is “coming up quick,” that is, very soon. 秋季招聘季節，當新的候選人是從大學招募和聘用，是“來快速” ，也就是很快。 Ted says they “could really use” or need Yala’s help with this. 泰德說，他們“真的可以用 ” 或有需要的也拉府的幫助下與此有關。
2) How does Yala broach the subject of compensation? 2 ）如何亞拉刀的主題賠償？
Yala broaches the subject by saying that she can definitely make the requested start date “as soon as compensation is agreed.” Later, she asks Ted how he reached the offer. 亞拉刀的主題說，她絕對可以使所要求的起始日期“盡快補償是同意” 。後來，她問泰德他如何達成收購。
3) How much over the median or average market rate does Ted say Fun Beverages offered Yala in recognition of her skills and experience? 3 ）有多少超過中位數或平均市場利率是否泰德說，有趣的飲料提供的亞拉以表彰她的技能和經驗？
In recognition of her skills and experience, Ted says Fun Beverages offered Yala 10% over the market rate. 以表彰她的技能和經驗，泰德說，有趣的飲料提供的雅拉10 ％以上的市場利率。
4) What is the final compromise they discuss? 4 ）什麼是最後的妥協，他們討論呢？
Yala wants 20% over the base or market rate. 亞拉要20 ％以上的基地或市場利率。 Ted says that 10% increases can be negotiated each year with good performance. 泰德說， 10 ％的增加可以通過談判每年有良好的表現。 At the end of the discussion, Yala suggests 15% over the market rate and 10% annual performance increases. 在討論結束後，亞拉表明， 15 ％以上的市場利率和10 ％的年度業績增加。 Ted says they can definitely consider this proposal. 泰德說，他們絕對可以考慮這項建議。
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1) What is the interviewer talking about when he refers to a “trap?” 1 ）什麼是採訪談論時，他指的是一個“陷阱” ？
The interviewer uses “trap” to refer to the situation Bryan describes in which the person sitting across from you in a negotiation is not the actual party or decision maker you should be negotiating with. 採訪用途“陷阱”指的情況，布賴恩描述了在該人坐在對面，你在一個談判是不實際的黨或決策者，您應該進行談判。
2) How does Bryan say we should think about interests? 2 ）如何布賴恩說，我們應該思考的利益呢？
Bryan says we should think creatively about interests: We should think of the real goals of our opposite number – the person with whom we are negotiating – and use this creative thinking to find new ways to create value for all sides. 布賴恩說，我們應該創造性地思考有關的利益：我們應該想到真正的目標，我們對面的數目-人與誰，我們正在談判-並使用此創造性思維，以找到新的方法來創造價值，各方面的。
3) In the interview, we learn that overcoming blockage – that is, getting past problems – is not just about reaching the agreement but also about maximizing what? 3 ）在採訪中，我們得知，克服堵塞-即是，越來越過去的問題-不只是達成的協議，但也最大限度地什麼？
As Bryan and the interviewer discuss, we shouldn’t just think of blockage as obstacles to reaching an agreement but also as impediments to maximizing shared value. 作為布賴恩和採訪，討論，我們不應該只是覺得堵塞的障礙，以達成一項協議，但也阻礙最大限度地分享價值。 That is, overcoming blockage is also about increasing value. 這是，克服淤塞，也是保值增值。
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1) What are the top mistakes people make in a negotiation? 1 ）什麼是最錯誤的人，使在談判？
Brian says that a top mistake people make is to overemphasize price. More generally, he says they focus too much on tactical questions without first developing a coherent strategy. 布賴恩說，最高人民作出的錯誤是過分的代價。更一般地說，他說，他們的重點太多就戰術問題，首先發展一個連貫的戰略。
2) What is a BATNA, or “best alternative to a negotiated agreement?” 2 ）什麼是巴特納，或“最好的替代品談判達成的協議” ？
Your best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA) is what you will do if you don’t reach an agreement during the negotiation. Your BATNA is what is already available, so your bottom line should be better than your BATNA. 您的最佳替代品談判達成的協議（巴特納）是什麼，你會辦如果您不達成協議，談判過程中，您的巴特納是什麼，已經有可用，所以您的底線應該是優於您的巴特納。
3) What does Brian think about the idea of “win-win” negotiations? 3 ）什麼布賴恩認為有關的想法“雙贏”的談判呢？
Brian says that win-win has become a bit of a cliché. However, the basic meaning of the word is that, under normal circumstances, both parties must benefit in order to come to a deal. 布賴恩說，雙贏已成為一個有點陳詞濫調，不過，基本一詞的含義是，在正常情況下，當事國雙方必須受惠，以便來是一種交易。 In this sense, all successful negotiations are “win-win.” 在這個意義上說，所有成功的談判是“雙贏” 。
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1) Why has Martin come to China? 1 ）為什麼馬丁來中國？
From the dialog, it sounds like one of his main goals is to visit second-tier or smaller cities in order to assess Kendal Marcus China’s strategy of expanding their operations into these secondary markets. 從對話框中，它聽起來就像他的一個主要目標就是要訪問第二層或較小的城市，以評估肯德爾馬庫斯中國的戰略，擴大其運作到這些二級市場。
2) Is Tony optimistic about the economic outlook, that is the future, in China? 2 ）是托尼樂觀的經濟前景，這是未來，在中國呢？
Yes, Tony is optimistic about the Chinese economy. Despite inflation and some potential problems (work for farmers, rich-poor gap, creating enough work for the masses), China continues, in Tony’s view, to have a growing middle class that can buy Kendal Marcus’s products. 是的，托尼是持樂觀態度，中國經濟儘管通貨膨脹和一些潛在的問題（工作，為農民，貧富差距，創造足夠的工作，為群眾） ，中國繼續下去，在托尼的看法，有越來越多的中產階級可以購買肯德爾馬庫斯的產品。
3) What kind of concerns does Martin have? 3 ）什麼樣的關注馬丁是否有？
Since the growth in China’s middle class is key to Kendal Marcus’s strategy of expanding into second-tier or smaller cities, Martin is concerned about the accuracy of published figures. 由於生長在中國的中產階層的關鍵是肯德爾馬庫斯的戰略擴展到第二層或較小的城市，李柱銘是關心的準確性公佈的數字。
4) How does Tony reassure him? 4 ）如何托尼放心他呢？
Tony mentions that they are conducting their own surveys. On a more subtle level, he mixes negative information with positive information to create the impression of objectivity in his assessment that the long-term prospect for Kendal Marcus’s business in China is quite good. 托尼提到，他們是進行自己的調查。一個更微妙的水平，他混合的負面信息與積極的信息，以創造一個印象，客觀性，在他的評估，即長期前景肯德爾馬庫斯的在中國的業務是相當好。
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1) Why doesn’t Francesca want to try the “steak tartare?” 1 ）為什麼不弗朗西絲想嘗試“牛排tartare ” ？
Francesca says that she would prefer to try something “lighter” than the steak tartare, which is a heavy, rich meat dish. 弗朗西斯說，她希望嘗試一些“輕”比牛排tartare ，這是一個沉重的，豐富的肉類菜。
2) How does Francesca signal that she’s ready to go back to the hotel? 2 ）如何弗蘭切斯卡的信號，表明她準備要回去酒店？
When Bill offers Francesca more wine, she says, “Thanks, I’d better not. 當條例草案提供了更多的弗蘭切斯卡酒，她說： “感謝 ， 我最好不要。 I’m still jet-lagged.” This starts a ‘leaving dialog’, in which Adriana says, “We’d better let you get back to the hotel.” 我仍然射流落後“ ，這將啟動一個'離開對話' ， 在其中阿德里亞娜說， ”我們要更好地讓你回到酒店“ 。
3) Who pays for the meal? 3 ）誰支付的膳食呢？
Adriana and Bill want to pay for dinner, but Mario protests because he had offered to pay earlier (in BEP 89 – Arranging a Visit). However, he and Francesca agree to let Adriana and Bill pick up the tab (that is, pay for dinner) as long as they get to pay for the next one. 阿德里安娜和條例草案所願意支付的晚餐，但馬里奧抗議，因為他所提供的支付較早（在bep 89 -安排訪問） 。不過，他和弗朗西斯同意讓阿德里亞娜和條例草案拿起標籤（即，支付晚餐） ，只要他們獲得的薪酬為下一個。
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1) What solution does Ben propose? 1 ）有什麼解決辦法是否本建議？
Ben suggests getting the sales team to help out with the sales trainings. 本建議得到的銷售團隊，以協助與銷售培訓。 Gerry agrees, and says that perhaps the IT team could participate more actively. 格里同意，並說，或許是IT團隊能夠更積極地參與。
2) In which area does Ben feel he could make a real contribution? 2 ）在哪些領域是否本覺得他可以作出真正的貢獻呢？
Ben wants to do more work in course planning, which, until now, he has been to busy to do because of his other work commitments. (Also, he feels that Gerry isn’t giving him enough of a “free reign,” ie freedom, to do the course planning work independently.) 本想這樣做更多的工作，在規劃過程中，其中，直至目前為止，他一直忙於做是因為他的其他工作的承諾。 （另外 ， 他認為，格里，是不是給他足夠的“免費統治” ，即自由，這樣做當然是規劃工作的獨立。 ）
3) What action do Ben and Gerry agree on? 3 ）什麼行動，這樣做本和格里同意呢？
Gerry asks Ben to conduct a needs analysis on the IT department, and Gerry agrees to try to get the sales and IT departments to take over some of the work course administration to free Ben’s time up a little. 格里本要求進行需求分析，對IT部門，和格里同意爭取銷售和IT部門接管的一些工作，當然政府免費本的時間了一點。
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1) Gerry says he wants to “sit down informally and thrash things out a little.” What do you think this means? 1 ）格里說，他要“坐下來，進行非正式和敲擊東西有點”您怎麼看這個意思？
“To thrash things out” is an idiom that means to discuss things. “敲擊的東西出來”是一個成語，即討論的東西。 It often carries the specific meaning of discussing things when there may be some sort of disagreement or difference of opinion. 它常常帶有特定的含義，討論事情時，可能會有某種形式的分歧或不同的意見。
2) A strain is something that is tiring and, perhaps, irritating. 2 ）應變是一件是累，也許令人厭煩。 What does Gerry say is “getting to be kind of a strain?”什麼格里說是“越來越被種應變” ？
Gerry says it’s “getting to be kind of a strain” that he is “the last one out of here almost every night,” that is, the last person to leave the office. 格里說，它的“阻頭阻勢要種應變” ，他是“最後一個離開這裡幾乎每晚都” ，也就是最後一個人離開辦公室。
3) What solution does Gerry propose? 3 ）有什麼解決辦法是否格里建議？
Gerry proposes passing on to the trainers as much of the admin, that is the administration work, as possible. 格里建議，通過對以培訓作為大部分的政府當局，這是政府的工作，盡可能。
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1) When he says, “We operate on a narrow window for deliveries,” what does Bill mean? 1 ）時，他說， “我們運作的一個狹窄的窗口，交付， ”條例草案是什麼意思呢？
By “we operate on a narrow window for deliveries,” Bill means that deliveries must be made on time: There is a narrow window, ie a short range of time in which deliveries can be made. “我們運作的一個狹窄的窗口，交付， ”條例草案是指交付必須作出關於時間：有是一個狹窄的窗口，即在短期的時間範圍，其中交付可以作出。 This means goods should not be delivered too early or too late. 這意味著商品不應該發表的太早或太遲了。
2) The term chargeback refers to all or part of a fee being refunded, or returned, to the buyer. 2 ）任期扣款是指全部或部分費用被退回，或退還，給買方。 For what situation is Bill quite “strict on chargebacks?”什麼是條例草案的情況相當“嚴格對扣款” ？
Bill says his company is quite strict on chargebacks for late deliveries, which means he expects a partial refund if the goods are delivered late. 條例草案說，他的公司是相當嚴格的對扣款逾期交貨，這意味著他預計，部分退款，如果交付貨物的晚了。
3) When would Bill like the first delivery to be made, and why? 3 ）當將條例草案一樣，第一次交付的話，為什麼？
Bill is “shooting for,” that is he is hoping for or would like a delivery by June 15, which is a little earlier than the usual delivery for a fall clothing line. 條例草案是 “ 射擊” ，即他是希望或想交付由6月15日，這是一個早一點比一般的交付下降，成衣路線。 Bill says his company will want to get the product “out on the floor” – that is, in the shop – a little early since it’s new and customers are unfamiliar with it. 條例草案說，他的公司將要得到的產品“在地板上” -也就是說，在店-有點早，因為它的新客戶不熟悉它。
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1) What is the key feature of Viva’s fall colors this year? 1 ）什麼是主要特色是萬歲的秋天的顏色，今年呢？ Can you name some of the colours?你能名稱的一些顏色？
Viva’s fall colors are very “warm” this year, and include such hues as “ginger,” “apple red,” “ivory,” and “French roast.” 萬歲的秋天的顏色是很“熱情”這一年，包括色調為“生薑” ， “紅蘋果” ， “象牙” ， “法國烤” 。
2) Why is the Viva Professional line more expensive? 2 ）為什麼是萬歲的專業路線，更昂貴的？
One reason the Viva professional line is more expensive consists in the material: It is made of special washable wool that is sourced from an Australian manufacturer. 原因之一萬歲專業線是較昂貴的組成，在物質：它是由特殊水洗羊毛是來自澳大利亞的製造商。
3) As described in the dialog, what are the main benefits of Viva’s clothing line? 3 ）所描述的在對話框中，有哪些主要的好處萬歲的服裝界線呢？
Francesca talks about how the features and advantages of Viva’s clothing - such as washable, wearable, durable, etc. - would “fit the lifestyle” of the “Bancroft woman,” who is typically a busy professional. Such lifestyle fit, of course, would translate into good sales and thus profits for Bancroft. 弗蘭切斯卡會談如何的特點和優勢萬歲的服裝-如洗，耐磨，耐用等-將“適合的生活方式”的“班克羅夫特女子，”誰是典型的一個繁忙的專業，這樣的生活方式，適合，當然，將轉化為良好的銷售和利潤，從而為班克勞馥。
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1) What is Yala’s first question for the interviewer? 1 ）什麼是亞拉的第一個問題，為採訪？
Yala asks what the best thing is about working at Fun Beverages. 亞拉問什麼最好的事情是有關工作的樂趣飲料。
2) How does the interviewer respond? 2 ）如何採訪回應？
The interviewer says that there is “a strong dedication here to helping people reach their full potential.” 採訪者說，有“強烈的獻身精神在這裡幫助人們達到充分發揮他們的潛力” 。
3) Yala’s second question is a little tougher - what does she ask? 3 ）亞拉的第二個問題是有點強硬-這是什麼，她問？
She asks about whether HR gets “adequate budgetary and leadership support” from upper management. 她問是否人力資源得到“足夠的預算和領導支持” ，從上層管理。
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1) What does Sherry identify as her greatest weakness? 1 ）什麼（ Sherry確定為她的最大弱點？
Sherry says she comes from a “non-traditional” background as she is a single mother. （ Sherry說，她來自一個“非傳統性”的背景，因為她是一個單身母親。
2) Did this weakness affect her GPA (exam scores)? 2 ）沒有這個弱點，影響她的政府採購協定（考試分數） ？ How?如何？
Yes. 是。 For example, while doing my Master’s, she had to work part-time, which meant that she’s done part of her degree during night school. 例如，雖然這樣做我的碩士，她曾工作的部分時間制，這意味著她的工作的一部分，她的程度，在夜間學校。 Being so busy has also had some impact on my GPA. 正因如此忙碌也產生了一些影響我的政府採購協定。
3) Does Sherry explain the positive aspects of the weakness she describes? 3 ）不（ Sherry解釋的積極方面的弱點，她描述了？
Yes. 是。 Being a single mother has taught her maturity and how to manage her time. 作為一個單身母親告訴她的成熟和如何管理自己的時間。
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1) What kind of training programs does Andrea run? 1 ）什麼樣的培訓計劃是否安德列運行？
As Andrea says, they “run the full gamut,” that is, span the full range from quality control and work measurement to manufacturing methods and development of supervisors. 作為安德烈說，他們“運行的全部域 ” ，也就是大跨度全套從質量控制和測量工作，以製造方法和發展的監事。
2) Does Andrea work with vendors? 2 ）是否安德烈工作與供應商？ What for?是什麼呢？
Yes, she does. 是的，她沒有。 Andrea says she evaluates and recommends outside vendors to supply training programs. 安德烈說，她評價和建議，外部供應商供應培訓課程。
3) What do the five letters in SMART stand for? 3 ）什麼是五信，在智能的立場？
The five letters in SMART stand for the following five criteria for designing an effective training: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. 五個字母在智能的立場為以下五個標準為設計一個有效的培訓：具體，可衡量，可達到的，現實的和及時的。
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1) What type of employment programs does Greg develop and manage? 1 ）什麼類型的就業程序是否格雷格發展和管理呢？
Greg manages a wide variety of employment programs. 格雷格管理各種各樣的就業計劃。 Some that he mentions are job evaluations, benefits, promotions, equal opportunity initiatives, and filling job openings. 一些人認為，他提到，是工作評價，福利，晉升，機會均等的倡議，並填補職位空缺。
2) Are there several HR managers or only one in Greg’s company? 2 ）有幾個人力資源經理或只有一個在格雷格的公司呢？
Because Greg works in a mid-sized company, he is the only HR manager. 因為格雷格工程，在一個中等規模的公司，他是唯一的人力資源經理。 (Larger companies usually have many HR managers responsible for different areas of managing employee needs.) （較大規模的公司往往有很多人力資源經理，負責不同領域的管理員工的需求） 。
3) Greg says that HR managers play a special role in companies that are unionized. 3 ）格雷格說，人力資源經理發揮了特殊作用，在公司工會。 What is this role?這是什麼角色呢？
He deals with relations between labor and upper management, examines worker grievances, and settles disagreements. 他處理勞資關係和上層管理，檢查工人的不滿，以及解決分歧。
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1) What information does Adriana get from Marco? 1 ）什麼資料，是否阿德里安娜從馬可？
She gets his flight information so that she can pick him up at the airport. 她得到他的航班信息，以便她可以接他在機場。
2) What does Marco need help with? 2 ）什麼是馬需要幫助？
Marco has already booked his and Francesca’s flight, but he accepts her offer to help with booking a hotel and making a restaurant reservation. 馬可已經預訂，他和弗朗西斯的飛行，但他接受她提供幫助預訂酒店和餐廳保留。
3) Does Marco have any special requirements for the hotel? 3 ）馬有任何的特殊要求，為酒店？
Marco doesn’t really have any special requirements for the hotel, but he does want to make sure that it has internet access and a business center and that it’s close to the exhibition center where the expo will be held. 馬可並沒有真正有任何特殊要求，為酒店，但他要確保它已經因特網接入以及一個商務中心和它的親密到展覽中心博覽會將舉行。
4) Does Marco have any special requirements for the hotel? 4 ）馬有任何的特殊要求，為酒店？
He jokingly says he’d like Italian, but then he indicates that he’s very flexible and that it doesn’t matter to him: He says he and Francesca are “up for anything.” 他開玩笑地說，他想要意大利，但隨後他表示，他非常靈活，並且也不要緊，他說：他說，他和弗朗西斯是“上升的事情” 。
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1) When does Marco want to leave and when does he want to return? 1 ）時，是否馬要離開時，他是否要回報？ Will he and Francesca be flying first class, business class or economy?將他和弗朗西斯飛行頭等艙，商務艙或經濟呢？
Marco wants to leave on March 8 and return on March 14. 馬要離開3月8日和回報， 3月14日。 He wishes to fly economy class. 他希望飛經濟艙。
2) Does Marco ask the travel agent to “hold the fare” or does he pay for it immediately? 2 ）馬可要求旅行社“持有票價” ，或他是否支付立即呢？
After asking whether the travel agent can hold the fare, Marco decides to pay for the ticket immediately anyway. 之後，是否旅行社可容納的票價，馬可決定以支付機票，立即反正。
3) Does Marco need to pick up his and Francesca’s tickets at the travel agent’s office? 3 ）是否需要馬可拿起他和弗朗西斯的門票在旅行社的辦公室？
No, he doesn’t. 沒有，他不。 Marco and Francesco’s tickets are “e-tickets” or paperless tickets. 馬可和弗朗西斯的門票“電子機票”或紙車票。 That means they can just go directly to the airport. 這意味著他們可以直接到機場迎接。
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1) What was the project Yala was working on? 1 ）什麼是項目亞拉工作呢？
Yala was working on the launch of a global, harmonized performance management system that would provide a single, interlinked on employee performance for human resources worldwide. 雅拉是工作就推出一個全球性的，統一的績效管理系統，該系統將提供一個單一的，相互關聯，對員工的表現，為世界各地的人力資源。
2) What was her role in it? 2 ）什麼是她的角色呢？
Yala worked on localization and documentation for her business unit. 亞拉工作的本地化和文件，她的生意單位。
3) What did she do? 3 ）什麼，她做什麼呢？
She coordinated with the sales team to provide them with pre-training on the system and to ensure that they could set all their targets. 她協調與銷售團隊，向他們提供訓練前對系統，並確保他們可以設置所有他們的目標。
4) What was the outcome? 4 ）是什麼結果呢？
The launch was successful. 發射是成功的。 Yala’s efforts helped ensure that the launch of the new system had no negative effect on the bottom line (profit) of the company because of the seamless (smooth) transition into using the harmonized database. 亞拉的努力，有助確保推出的新系統並沒有產生負面影響的底線（利潤） ，該公司由於無縫（順利）過渡到使用統一的數據庫。
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1) Does Alex put his success into an organized, articulate story? 1 ）是否徐家把他的成功成為一個有組織，有闡明的故事呢？
Not realy. He focuses on details that are irrelevant to his interviewer rather than on those that draw attention to his positive personal attributes. 不是真的，他著重於細節，無關他的採訪，而不是那些提請注意他的積極的個人屬性。
2) Does he present his accomplishment in a way that provides examples of skills and qualities that will be useful at his new job? 2 ）他是否出席，他的成就的方式，提供的例子，技能和素質，將是有益的，在他的新工作呢？
He has done a poor job of providing examples of how his experience demonstrates relevant skills and characteristics. For instance, he has not discussed how completing his Master’s thesis demonstrates qualities or personal characteristics that would be useful to his employer. 他已做了窮人的工作，提供實例，說明如何，他的經驗表明，相關的技術和特點。舉例來說，他並沒有討論如何完成他的碩士論文體現了素質或個人的特點，將是有益的，他的雇主。
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1) Were Matt and Paula able to go to the tunnel face, that is, the end of the tunnel? 1 ）馬特和保能去隧道面對，那就是隧道的盡頭？
Yes. The tunnel had been filled with groundwater, but the water got pumped out the day before Matt and Paula’s visit. 是的。隧道已充滿了地下水，但得到的水抽出的前一天，馬特和保拉的訪問。
2) What is the main point of interest that Matt and Paula pursue in the discussion? 2 ）什麼是主要的興趣點說，馬特和保追求的討論呢？
Matt and Paula are interested in groundwater because this seems to be a problem in Stanley and Bill’s tunnel and because their device, the Vision Wireless Sensor, is excellent at detecting groundwater. 馬特和保有興趣的地下水，因為這似乎是一個問題，在赤柱及條例草案的隧道及，因為他們的設備，視覺無線傳感器，是優良的探測地下水。
3) What are the advantages that Matt and Paula’s device have over traditional surveying methods? 3 ）什麼是優勢，馬特和保拉的設備已超過傳統的測量方法呢？
Traditional surveying methods require a lot of cables, which get in the way; Matt and Paula’s device is wireless. 傳統測量方法需要大量的電纜，這在獲得方式;馬特和保拉的設備是無線。 Also, traditional methods usually require the use of high explosives (such as dynamite) and a large piece of a equipment, called a seismograph; Matt and Paula’s device is easy to use. 此外，傳統的方法，通常需要使用高爆炸藥（如炸藥）和一大塊一設備，所謂的地震儀;馬特和保拉的設備是易於使用。 Finally, the survey using Matt and Paula’s equipment can be conducted quite quickly, as opposed to older methods which take a long time and disrupt construction work. 最後，調查使用馬特和保拉的設備可進行相當迅速 ， 作為反對舊的方法，需要很長的時間和破壞建設工作。
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1) What does Stanley point out in the tunnel? 1 ）什麼是赤柱指出，在隧道內？ What language does he use to draw everyone’s attention to it?是什麼語言，他使用提請大家的注意呢？
Stanley points out the new Aliva shotcrete concrete (UK grout) sprayer. Stanley says, “and do you see that over there?” 赤柱指出，新aliva噴漿混凝土（英國灌漿）噴霧器。赤柱說： “和你看到那裡” ？
2) What are the advantages of the machine that Stanley describes? 2 ）的優勢是什麼機器赤柱描述？
“It gets the job done in half the time”; also, “flow control” (the rate and density the concrete is applied) is really what “sets it apart,” that is, distinguishes it from the competitor’s products. “它得到的工作，在時間的一半” ;此外， “流量控制” （速度和密度的具體應用） ，實在是什麼“集，它除了” ，也就是區別於從競爭對手的產品。
3) Stanley mentions two safety hazards. 3 ）赤柱提到的兩個安全隱患。 What are they?它們是什麼呢？
Unstable rock and groundwater are the two hazards Stanely mentions. He points out the scaffolding (supporting framework) at the end of the tunnel. 不穩定的岩石和地下水是兩個危害stanely提及。他指出，棚架（支架）在隧道的盡頭。 This is supporting newly exposed rock which is unstable and may fall. 這是支持新暴露的岩石，這是不穩定，有可能下降。 The second and most important hazard is groundwater. 第二，最重要的危害是地下水。 This is water contained within the ground (ie, the soil or rock). 這是其所含的水與地面（即，土壤或岩石） 。 At greater depths the water pressure increases and there is a danger water could flood the tunnel. 在更深入的水壓力增大，並有一種危險的水可以防洪隧道。
4) What is the question that Paula asks Stanley about the hazards? 4 ）是什麼問題，保要求赤柱有關的危險呢？
Paula is interested in the stability of the rock and groundwater. As we will see in BEP 85, the follow-on episode to this show, Paula is interested in these aspects of tunnel because of the product he and Matt are selling. 保拉是有興趣在穩定的岩石和地下水。正如我們將看到在bep 85 ，後續對這個事件顯示，保是有興趣在這方面的隧道，因為該產品的，他和馬特銷售。
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1) Does Sherry let her guard down, or does she answer briefly and to-the-point with an appropriate level of formality? 1 ）請問（ Sherry ，讓她的警惕，或她是否回答簡單到該點與一個適當的水平形式上的呢？
Sherry always answers briefly and to-the-point. For example, she doesn’t take the opening small talk as an invitation to be informal; nor does she seem unfriendly. （ Sherry總是簡單的答案，並以該點。舉例來說，她並不採取開放小談一談作為一個邀請，以非正式的，也不她似乎不友善。
2) Does Sherry seem well-prepared to talk about her experience? 2 ） （ Sherry似乎做好準備談論她的經驗？
Yes, obviously Sherry has carefully prepared for the interview, not just by being able to talk about her successes but also about her potential weaknesses. 是的，很明顯（ Sherry已仔細準備，面試，不僅能談談她的成就，但也對她的潛在弱點。
3) 3) How does Sherry account for the gap in her resume? 3 ） 3 ）如何（ Sherry帳戶的差距，在她的恢復？
She turns a weakness into a strength by talking about how mothering a child has taught her time management and how to deal with life responsibilities 她原來的一個弱點成為一個實力談論如何母親有一名兒童教她的時間管理及如何處理與生活的責任
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1) Is everything Alex says clear and to the point? 1 ）是一切徐家說清楚，給一點？
No, it isn’t. He responds inappropriately to Michael’s greeting “How are you doing?” with a serious response we might only expect from a good friend. 沒有，這不是他的反應是不適當邁克爾的問候語“您是如何在做什麼？ ”一個嚴重的反應，我們可能只期望從一個好朋友。 He also seems to mistake the interview for an academic discussion by discussing his Master’s thesis in too much detail. 他似乎也是錯誤的採訪，為一學術討論的討論，他的碩士論文在太多細節。
2) Does he seem overly friendly or informal at times? 2 ）他是否似乎過於友好的或非正式的時候呢？
Yes, as already indicated, Michael seems to be overly informal, or at least overly talkative. 是的，正如已經指出，邁克爾似乎過於非正式的，或者至少是過於健談。 The jokes he makes do not present his skills or personality in the best light. 笑話，他做不在場，他的技能或性格在最好的輕。 He seems to say anything that comes into his head, which detracts from his professional image. 他似乎是說任何生效後他的頭部，這有損於他的專業形象。
3) How does Alex account for the gap in his résumé? 3 ）如何徐家帳戶的差距，在他的簡歷？
2) He maintains that his Master’s thesis was the most important thing in the world to him, which may raise his potential employer’s doubts about his dedication to any future job. 2 ）他堅持認為，他的碩士論文是最重要的事，在世界上，他可能提出他的潛在雇主的懷疑，他的獻身精神，以任何未來的工作。
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1) When will Lisa’s team have their next round of meetings? 1 ）時，將麗莎的團隊有其下一輪的會議？
Lisa isn’t sure exactly – she wants to play it by ear, that is, improvise. 麗莎是不知道，正是-她要發揮它的耳朵，那就是即興。 She’ll wait to analyze the results as they come in, then plan the next meetings. 她將等待分析結果，因為他們來了，那麼，計劃在未來的會議。
2) What duties does Lisa assign during the meeting, and to whom? 2 ）什麼職務是否麗莎指定會議期間，和向誰？
Bryan’s team is going to conduct risk analysis on the new revolving credit products. 布萊恩的團隊去進行風險分析的新循環信貸產品。 Cecilia and Charles are meeting with Telos to discuss possibilities for cooperation. 塞西莉亞和查爾斯是會議與telos ，討論合作的可能性。 And James’ team is going to look into the issue of non-performing loans. 和詹姆斯的球隊是去探討的問題，不履約貸款。
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1) When she reserved the room, Sarah asked for a dinner reservation. 1 ）當她預留房間，莎拉要求的晚宴上有所保留。 What is the name of the hotel’s restaurant?的名稱是什麼酒店的餐廳？ Which floor is it on?這樓是什麼？
When she reserved the room, Sarah asked for a dinner reservation. 當她預留房間，莎拉要求的晚宴上有所保留。 The name of the hotel’s restaurant is “Sky View”. 的名稱，該酒店的餐廳是“天空的意見” 。 It’s on the fifth floor. 它的上五樓。
2) What do guests need to bring with them to the fitness center? 2 ）有什麼客人需要把與他們的健身中心？
They need to bring their room key in order to get in the fitness center. 他們需要把他們的房間的關鍵，以了解在健身中心。
3) How does Sarah pay for her room deposit? 3 ）如何莎拉支付她的房間存款？
Sarah pays for her deposit, as is usual, with a credit card. 莎拉支付她的存款，由於是一般，與一張信用卡。
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1) What kind of room does Sarah want? 1 ）什麼樣的房間是否莎拉想要什麼？
Sarah wants a double-room with a balcony facing the courtyard, non-smoking if possible. 莎拉希望有一個雙室與陽台上所面臨的庭院，禁止吸煙可能的話。
2) What extra request does Sarah have? 2 ）有什麼額外的要求，是否有莎拉？
She asks the front desk attendant to book them a table in the hotel’s restaurant for 8 pm 她要求前台服務員預訂他們一張桌子，在酒店的餐廳為晚上八時
3) Tony makes a mistake while taking Sarah’s reservation. 3 ）托尼作出了錯誤的同時， Sarah的保留。 What is it?它是什麼？
When Tony summarizes Sarah’s information at the end of the call, he says she will be staying from “Thursday, January 10th, to Sunday, January 13th.” From the way Tony has worded this sentence, however, it’s impossible to know whether he means that she will be staying 3 nights, and checking out on Sunday 13th, or staying 4 nights, including Sunday 13th, and checking out on Monday. 當托尼總結Sarah的資料，在去年底的呼籲，他說，她將在下榻的從“週四， 1月10日，週日， 1月13日” ，從方式托尼已措辭這句話，不過，它是不可能的知道他是否意味著她將在下榻的3夜，並勾選列於週日第13次，或停留4夜，包括週日第13次，檢查列於週一。
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1) Ricardo says he has heard that the Danish government is pretty far “right,” that is, conservative. 1 ）里卡多說，他已經聽說，丹麥政府是相當一段距離“權利” ，也就是保守。 But Lars seems to think that this has a good side.但拉爾斯似乎認為這有好的一面。 What is it?它是什麼？
About the Danish government, Lars says, “at least they’re trying to reduce taxes.” 關於丹麥政府，拉爾斯說， “至少他們正試圖減少稅” 。
2) Lars mentions that Brazil has won its bid to host the World Cup. 2 ）拉爾斯提到，巴西贏得了申辦世界杯足球賽。 Ricardo says that Brazil has a lot of work to do in which areas?里卡多說，巴西有很多的工作要做，在哪些領域？
Ricardo says that Brazil has a lot of preparation work to do in infrastructure and security. 里卡多說，巴西有大量的準備工作做在基礎設施和安全。
3) Lars talks about a certain kind of problem that has “cropped up,” that is, appeared or occurred during Brazilian President Lula’s presidency. 3 ）拉爾斯會談約在某種問題，已“出現了” ，也就是出現或發生在巴西總統盧拉的總統。 What is it?它是什麼？
The problems that are cropping up, according to Lars and Ricardo, are “corruption scandals,” though, as Ricardo points out, Lula’s social policies are popular with the majority, that is, most of the people. 問題是出現了，據拉爾斯和里卡多，是“腐敗醜聞， ”雖然，作為里卡多指出，盧拉的社會政策是受歡迎的與多數，即是大部分的人。
