Interview Preparation & Mock Interview
The consultant helps the client prepare for university or scholarship interviews. This involves reviewing common interview questions, practicing responses, and conducting a mock interview to build confidence and refine communication skills.
顾问帮助客户准备大学或奖学金面试。这包括回顾常见的面试问题、练习回答，并进行模拟面试以建立信心和提高沟通技巧。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
fine-tuning
Adjusting or improving something small details to make it better, like perfecting skills before an important event.
调整或改进事物的细小细节以使其更好，比如在重要事件前完善技能。
nervous
Feeling worried or anxious, often before something important like an interview; common in social situations.
感到担心或焦虑，通常在像面试这样的重要事情之前；社交场合常见。
scholarship
Money awarded to students to help pay for education, based on merit or need; useful when talking about university applications.
授予学生以帮助支付教育费用的金钱，根据功绩或需要；讨论大学申请时有用。
mock interview
A practice interview that simulates a real one to help prepare and build confidence.
一种模拟真实面试的练习面试，帮助准备并建立信心。
strengths
Personal qualities or skills that you are good at; often discussed in interviews to show positive traits.
你擅长的个人品质或技能；经常在面试中讨论，以展示积极的特质。
weaknesses
Areas where you need improvement; in interviews, explain them positively to show self-awareness.
需要改进的领域；在面试中，积极解释它们以显示自我意识。
frame
To present or describe something in a particular way, like framing a weakness as a strength.
以特定方式呈现或描述某事，比如将弱点框定为优势。
cliché
An overused phrase or idea that sounds unoriginal; avoid them in interviews to sound fresh and genuine.
一个过度使用的短语或想法，听起来不原创；在面试中避免它们，以听起来新鲜和真诚。
concise
Brief and clear, without unnecessary words; important for effective communication in interviews.
简短而清晰，没有多余的词；对面试中的有效沟通很重要。
elaborate
To add more details or explain something further; use it when you need to expand on an idea.
添加更多细节或进一步解释某事；当你需要扩展一个想法时使用它。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
This session is all about fine-tuning your interview skills.
This introduces the purpose of a meeting clearly; 'all about' means focused on something. Useful for starting professional discussions; simple present tense for general facts.
这清楚地介绍了会议的目的；'all about' 意思是专注于某事。有助于启动专业讨论；简单现在时用于一般事实。
I'm a bit nervous about the upcoming scholarship interview.
Expresses mild anxiety; 'a bit' softens the feeling, 'upcoming' means soon to happen. Great for admitting nervousness politely in preparation talks; present continuous for current state.
表达轻微的焦虑；'a bit' 缓和了感觉，'upcoming' 表示即将发生。非常适合在准备谈话中礼貌地承认紧张；现在进行时表示当前状态。
We'll start by reviewing some common questions.
Outlines a plan; 'start by + gerund' shows sequence of actions. Helpful for guiding conversations or lessons; future 'will' for planned actions.
概述一个计划；'start by + gerund' 显示行动的顺序。有助于指导对话或课程；将来时 'will' 用于计划的行动。
I sometimes struggle with how to frame my weaknesses in a constructive way.
Describes a challenge; 'struggle with' means have difficulty, 'in a constructive way' means positively. Useful for self-reflection in interviews; present simple for habits.
描述一个挑战；'struggle with' 意思是遇到困难，'in a constructive way' 意思是正面。面试中的自我反思有用；现在简单式用于习惯。
We'll work on that, ensuring you can turn a weakness into an opportunity for growth.
Offers help and positive spin; 'turn into' means transform, 'ensuring' with gerund for result. Practical for motivational advice; future 'will' for promises.
提供帮助并添加积极视角；'turn into' 意为转变，'ensuring' 使用动名词表示结果。适用于励志建议；将来时 'will' 用于承诺。
Aim for conciseness, but provide enough detail to illustrate your points effectively.
Gives balanced advice; 'aim for' means try to achieve, 'but' contrasts ideas. Ideal for interview tips; imperative form for instructions.
提供平衡的建议；'aim for' 意思是努力实现，'but' 对比想法。适合面试提示；祈使形式用于指令。
Ready to dive in?
Idiomatic way to ask if someone is prepared to start; 'dive in' means begin enthusiastically. Casual and encouraging for practice sessions; question form for confirmation.
询问某人是否准备好开始的惯用表达；'dive in' 意为热情地开始。针对练习会话的随意和鼓励性表达；疑问形式用于确认。
Ready as I'll ever be. Let's do this!
Shows reluctant but willing readiness; 'as...as ever be' is an idiom for maximum state. Energetic for motivating starts; imperative 'let's' for joint action.
表现出不情愿但愿意的准备状态；'as...as ever be' 是表示最大状态的习语。充满活力以激励开始；命令式 'let's' 用于联合行动。