Section B: Information Matching

Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.

[A] On paper, the job seemed perfect for me: The position was completely in line with my degree, the duties and responsibilities were compatible with my interests, and the office maintained a well-stocked kitchen that would satisfy my every snack desire.

[B] Sounds like my dream job, right? There was only one small problem: I simply didn't get along with the company culture. They favored a more rigid, closed-door, corporate atmosphere, while I would have preferred something more collaborative and open. They were complete clock watchers, while I would have liked a more flexible schedule. To put it plainly, we just weren't on the same page.

[C] When it comes to looking for a new job, you already know that a big part of the interview process involves the company evaluating whether or not you're a good fit for their open role. But, it's important to keep in mind that the employer isn't the *only* one who needs to identify a good match—you should be looking for that same exact thing. Company culture can have a big impact on how you feel about your work, so you want to make sure you sign an offer letter with an organization you're truly excited about.

[D] However, figuring out what a company is like *before* you actually work there can be a bit of a challenge. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to determine whether or not a company is a good fit for you—*before* you ever sign your name on that dotted line.

[E] First of all, know what you want. It's hard to make any decisions when you don't really know what you're looking for. So before you can determine whether you and a specific company would be compatible together, it's important to have a solid handle on what exactly you want from your employer. Many of us have an easier time identifying the things that we absolutely *don't* want. If those are the only things you can think of, don't worry! That's still a good place to start.

[F] Start by writing down the things you didn't like about previous employers, as well as the parts you really valued. There's no wrong answer here—so from big things to small details, write them all down on your list. This will help you immediately identify what you're looking for in an organization, as well as the things you're trying to stay far, far away from.

[H] Next, turn your attention toward their social media outlets. Are they sharing photos of their team's Thursday afternoon barbeque or Halloween costume contest? Or are their social media accounts strictly reserved for company-related announcements and product launches?

[I] An industry review website like Glassdoor is another spot to check in order to find some insider information about what you can expect about a company. However, remember to take the reviews you read with a grain of salt—many of them are written by scorned employees.

[J] Finally, you can never fail with personal connections. Send a quick message to a current or previous company employee on LinkedIn or by email and ask if they would be willing to have a quick conversation with you about the organization in general. If you get a yes to your request for a chat, you'll be armed with some pretty powerful and helpful information heading into your interview!

[K] Learn more by asking questions. You know that part at the end of a job interview when the hiring manager asks if you have any questions, and you just stare across the table blankly with your mouth hanging open? That's the perfect opportunity to speak up and get your burning company culture questions answered! So yes, you can definitely ask your interviewer about what it's like to work for that particular organization. Simple questions like, “What three words would you use to describe the culture here?” or “What's your favorite part about working for this company?” can reveal a lot about what it's really like behind closed doors.

[L] Prioritize your values. What does my dream company culture look like? Well, I could come and go as I please, as long as I was getting the work done. My boss would genuinely listen to and value all of my ideas and suggestions. My co-workers would all be friendly with one another, without ever falling into the office gossip trap. The kitchen would have endless options of pizza and cookies. Oh, and they'd give me two months of paid vacation with a very generous salary.

[M] What are my chances of finding all of those things with one employer? Slim to none—believe me, I've looked. This is why it's so important to know which aspects of a company's culture you value most. Is it an open communication style or a flexible schedule? Focus on the top spots on your priority list, and ensure a potential employer at least checks those boxes. Unfortunately, this is reality, you can't have everything you want but a few are certainly achievable.

[N] When you're hunting for a new job, you already know that the employer is trying to decide whether or not you're a good fit for the position. But you should also look at the process through a similar lens. You may not be the one conducting the actual interview, but you're still trying to determine whether or not the company is a good fit for you.

[O] Keep these tips in mind to figure out whether you and a potential employer are a perfect match or just a recipe for disaster. After all, it's a good thing to know before actually accepting an offer.

36. Clues about the culture of a company can be found on its website.

37. It can be difficult to know the real situation in a company until you become part of it.

38. It is impossible for a job applicant to have every expectation met.

39. Simply by reading its description, the author found the job offered ideal.

40. Job applicants are advised to make a written list of their likes and dislikes in their previous employment.

41. At the end of an interview, a job applicant should seize the opportunity to get answers to their urgent questions.

42. To begin with, job applicants should be clear what they expect from their future employer.

43. Job applicants should read with a critical eye what is written about a company on the website.

44. Job satisfaction has a lot to do with company culture.

45. A chat with an insider of a company can give job applicants very useful information when they prepare for an interview.

Answers & Explanations

36. H。解析：题干中的 Clues... can be found on its website 对应 [H] 段的 turn your attention toward their social media outlets（把注意力转向他们的社交媒体渠道），并举例说明可以通过照片和公告寻找线索。

37. D。解析：题干中的 difficult to know the real situation in a company until you become part of it 对应 [D] 段首句的 figuring out what a company is like before you actually work there can be a bit of a challenge（在你真正在那里工作之前，弄清楚一家公司是什么样子可能会是一个挑战）。

38. M。解析：题干中的 impossible... to have every expectation met 对应 [M] 段的 chances of finding all of those things with one employer? Slim to none... you can't have everything you want（在一个雇主那里找到所有这些东西的机会有多少？微乎其微...你不可能拥有你想要的一切）。

39. A。解析：题干中的 Simply by reading its description... the job offered ideal 对应 [A] 段首句的 On paper, the job seemed perfect for me（在纸面上，这份工作似乎对我来说很完美），description 对应 On paper (理论上/字面上)。

40. F。解析：题干中的 make a written list of their likes and dislikes 对应 [F] 段的 writing down the things you didn't like... as well as the parts you really valued（写下你不喜欢的事情...以及你真正看重的部分）。

41. K。解析：题干中的 seize the opportunity to get answers to their urgent questions 对应 [K] 段的 That's the perfect opportunity to speak up and get your burning company culture questions answered（这是大声说出并让你迫切的公司文化问题得到解答的绝佳机会）。

42. E。解析：题干中的 To begin with... should be clear what they expect 对应 [E] 段首句的 First of all, know what you want... it's important to have a solid handle on what exactly you want from your employer（首先，知道你想要什么...重要的是要确切掌握你希望从雇主那里得到什么）。

43. I。解析：题干中的 read with a critical eye 对应 [I] 段末句的 remember to take the reviews you read with a grain of salt（记住对你读到的评论要持保留/怀疑态度）。

44. C。解析：题干中的 Job satisfaction has a lot to do with company culture 对应 [C] 段末句的 Company culture can have a big impact on how you feel about your work（公司文化对你对工作的感受有很大的影响）。

45. J。解析：题干中的 A chat with an insider... give job applicants very useful information 对应 [J] 段的 Send a quick message to a current or previous company employee... you'll be armed with some pretty powerful and helpful information heading into your interview!（给现任或前任员工发信息...带着这些非常有力和有用的信息进入你的面试）。

核心搭配与高分句型

【核心搭配与高频短语】

• in line with：与...一致，符合（completely in line with my degree）
• on paper：在纸面上，理论上（On paper, the job seemed perfect）
• get along with：与...相处融洽（didn't get along with the company culture）
• on the same page：达成共识，想法一致（we just weren't on the same page）
• when it comes to：当谈到...时，在...方面（When it comes to looking for a new job）
• a good fit for：适合...（a good fit for the position）
• take sth. with a grain of salt：对某事半信半疑，持保留态度
• speak up：大声说，坦率说出（opportunity to speak up）
• slim to none：微乎其微，几乎没有（chances are slim to none）
• a recipe for disaster：灾难的根源 / 注定会失败（just a recipe for disaster）

【亮点句型解析】

• while 引导的对比状语从句：
  "They favored a more rigid, closed-door, corporate atmosphere, while I would have preferred something more collaborative and open."
  （他们偏爱更死板、封闭的企业氛围，而我本会更喜欢更加协作和开放的环境。）通过 `while` 进行强烈的并列对比，非常适合在作文中讨论两种不同的观点或环境。
• It's hard to do sth. when... (条件/时间状语从句)：
  "It's hard to make any decisions when you don't really know what you're looking for."
  （当你不知道自己到底在寻找什么的时候，很难做出任何决定。）简单且极具说服力的讲道理句型，可用于引出提出建议或解决问题的前提。