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）。
全文翻译
[A] 在纸面上，这份工作对我来说似乎完美：职位与我的学位完全对口，职责和责任与我的兴趣相符，办公室还配有一个储备充足的厨房，可以满足我对零食的每一个渴望。
[B] 听起来像是我梦寐以求的工作，对吧？只有一个小问题：我就是无法融入公司文化。他们偏好更僵化、关门式的企业氛围，而我更喜欢协作和开放的方式。他们是完全的时间观察者，而我更喜欢更灵活的日程安排。简单地说，我们就是不合拍。
[C] 在寻找新工作时，你已经知道面试过程中很大一部分涉及公司评估你是否适合他们的开放职位。但是，重要的是要记住，雇主不是唯一需要识别良好匹配的人——你也应该寻找同样的东西。公司文化可以对你对工作的感受产生很大影响，所以你要确保在一家你真正感到兴奋的机构签署录用信。
[D] 然而，在你实际在那里工作之前弄清楚一家公司是什么样的，可能有点挑战。幸运的是，在你签署那份合同之前，你可以做一些事情来确定一家公司是否适合你。
[E] 首先，知道你想要什么。当你不太清楚自己在寻找什么时，很难做出任何决定。所以在你判断你和某个特定公司是否合拍之前，对你想从雇主那里得到什么有一个牢固的把握很重要。我们许多人更容易识别出我们绝对不想要的东西。如果那些是你唯一能想到的，别担心！这仍然是一个好的起点。
[F] 从写下你不喜欢前雇主的事情开始，以及你真正看重的部分。这里没有错误答案——所以从大事到小细节，把它们都写在你清单上。这将帮助你立即识别你在一个机构中寻找什么，以及你试图远远避开的事情。
[H] 下一步，将注意力转向他们的社交媒体账号。他们是在分享团队周四下午烧烤或万圣节服装比赛的照片吗？还是他们的社交媒体账号严格保留给公司相关公告和产品发布？
[I] 类似Glassdoor的行业评论网站是另一个检查的地方，以便找到关于你对一家公司可以期待什么的内部信息。然而，记住对你读到的评论持保留态度——其中许多是由心怀不满的员工写的。
[J] 最后，你永远不会错失个人关系。在LinkedIn上或通过电子邮件给现任或前任公司员工发一条简短信息，询问他们是否愿意就整个机构与你进行一次简短的交谈。如果你得到了对话请求的同意，你将带着一些相当强大和有用的信息进入面试！
[K] 通过提问了解更多。你知道工作面试结束时，招聘经理问你是否有任何问题，而你只是嘴巴张开、茫然地盯着桌子对面吗？那是一个绝佳的机会来开口，得到你迫切想知道的关于公司文化问题的答案！所以是的，你绝对可以问你的面试官在那家特定机构工作是什么样子的。简单的问题如"你会用哪三个词描述这里的文化？"或"在这家公司工作你最喜欢的是什么？"可以揭示关于门后真实情况的大量信息。
[L] 优先考虑你的价值观。我梦想的公司文化是什么样的？嗯，只要我在完成工作，我可以随意进出。我的老板会真正倾听并重视我的所有想法和建议。我的同事彼此友好，从不陷入办公室八卦陷阱。厨房会有无限的披萨和饼干选择。哦，他们还会给我两个月的带薪假期和非常慷慨的薪水。
[M] 我在一个雇主那里找到所有这些的概率有多大？微乎其微——相信我，我找过。这就是为什么知道公司文化的哪些方面你最看重如此重要。是开放的沟通风格还是灵活的日程安排？专注于你优先列表上的前几项，确保潜在雇主至少满足那些条件。不幸的是，这是现实，你不能拥有一切，但少数几个肯定是可实现的。
[N] 当你寻找新工作时，你已经知道雇主正在试图判断你是否适合这个职位。但你也应该用类似的视角来看待这个过程。你也许不是真正进行面试的人，但你仍在试图判断公司是否适合你。
[O] 记住这些建议，来判断你和潜在雇主是完美匹配还是注定失败的组合。毕竟，在实际接受录用通知之前知道这一点是件好事。
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。