Lesson 28 · The Most Popular Graduate
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The Most Popular Graduate

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How a graduate stood out in a job finding TV show.

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Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.

Grammar

小周回答,宁可先了解团队的需要,也不愿立刻把个人想法强加给别人;合作乃至批评,都是学习的机会。
宁可+ Option A,也不+ Option B

宁可. Would rather (indicating preference after weighing pros and cons)

我宁可冒险,也不愿错过。
Wǒ nìngkě màoxiǎn, yě bú yuàn cuòguò.
I would rather take a risk than miss it.
小周回答,宁可先了解团队的需要,也不愿立刻把个人想法强加给别人;合作乃至批评,都是学习的机会。
Term A +乃至+ Term B

乃至. And even, go so far as to (conjunction indicating extension or progression)

后续乃至法律问题都考虑到了。
Hòuxù nǎizhì fǎlǜ wèntí dōu kǎolǜ dào le.
Subsequent and even legal issues were all considered.
小周先说实话:自己缺乏正式行业经验,却愿意凭准备和行动证明优势;他还提前熟悉了每个岗位的要求。Xiaozhou spoke honestly: he lacked formal industry experience, but was willing to prove his strengths through preparation and action; he had also studied the requirements of each role beforehand.
凭+ Noun Phrase, Clause

凭. Rely on, based on (preposition)

凭借出色的表现,他获得了机会。
Píngjiè chūsè de biǎoxiàn, tā huòdé le jīhuì.
Relying on his outstanding performance, he won the opportunity.
Which word means “to grow up”?
Culture

中国求职类节目 - Job Hunting Shows in China

Job seeking programs let viewers see part of recruitment. Applicants introduce experience and abilities, companies explain a position's needs, and both sides use questions to judge fit. In a real job search, people should read position information, describe experience honestly, and understand working conditions. A suitable job should also allow long term development.

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届 jiè · session, year, class (of graduates)

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