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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

巨星之恋

二月的寒风中弥漫着浪漫的情人节气息,所以在本期《Hip-Hop专区》中,我们就为大家介绍一对恋人巨星组合——Jay-Z和Beyonce。Jay-Z是最近几年来东海岸最有影响力的老牌说唱歌手,他以自己富于评论与调侃性的歌词以及极具特色的嗓音与节奏感而成名。而Beyonce则是前万人迷流行组合“真命天子”的成员,单飞后取得了巨大的成功,目前是北美最重量级的女艺人。那么,下面我们就来一边听着他们动人的歌声,一边通过媒体消息来重温一下这对恋人分分合合的小故事吧!

Jay-Z And Beyonce Done?

Jay-Z与Beyonce结束了?

Rapper Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles reportedly began dating last August while in St. Tropez, but the pair never officially confirmed they were a couple. The pair did record a hit song together, 03 Bonnie & Clyde, and other rumors of their engagement stoked speculation, but it now appears that the two have parted ways.

据报道,说唱歌手Jay-Z与Beyonce Knowles是在去年8月同处圣曹菲市时开始约会的,但这一对从来没有正式确认过他们的情侣关系。他们确实曾一起录制过一首热门单曲《03 Bonnie & Clyde》,而且还有传言称他们订了婚,这使猜测之风四起,但现在看来这两个人却是各行其路。

In the April issue of Playboy, Jay-Z attempts to clarify the nature of their relationship, saying, “I used to see her all the time. We are not engaged, by the way. We’re just cool. We’re just friends.”

在《花花公子》4月刊中,Jay-Z试图澄清他们的关系是怎样的,他说,“我一直以来是经常去看她。可顺便提一下,我们并没有订婚。我们就是那样。我们仅仅是朋友。”

On Wednesday (March 12), Jay-Z confirmed to New York’s Daily News that he and Beyonce were a thing of the past. When asked about the 03 Bonnie & Clyde video, Jay- Z said, “That’s an old video. I’ve got a new video out.” When questioned about Beyonce not being featured in the new video, Jay-Z replied, “My point exactly.”

周三(3月12日),Jay-Z向纽约《每日新闻》确认说,他与Beyonce已是昔日往事了。当被问及《03 Bonnie & Clyde》的音乐电视一事时,Jay-Z说,“那都是旧的音乐电视了。我现都出新的音乐电视了。”当被问及Beyonce没有在新的音乐电视中客串一事时,Jay-Z回答说,“如我所言,就是这么回事。”

Business Chinese – 体验篇—应聘信息产业的工作- Chinese School

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

应聘信息产业的工作

互联网已成为名副其实的当今最大的富翁制造工厂,网络人才变得越来越吃香,其中最走俏最赚钱的是下列三类人才:软件工程师、游戏设计师和网络安全师。
BASIC EXPRESSIONS  基本句型表达

1) I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry.
我在信息技术行业已经有八年的工作经验了。

2) I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom.
我一直在一家网络公司当项目经理。

3) I抳e been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours.
我一直在寻找一家具有贵公司这样商业模式和公司理念的公司。

4) I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e- commerce.
我对通过电子商务发展商业关系的理念很感兴趣。

5) Who are your financial backers?
你们的金融资助者有哪些?

6) Who are the key competitors?
你们的主要竞争对手是谁?

7) Does the company have a plan for the IPO?
贵公司对新股发行有何计划?

CONVERSATIONS  会话
(A=Applicant   I=Interviewer)
Dialogue 1
I:  Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.
A:  I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also PMI certified. I抦 looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company.
I:  What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
A:  I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.
I:  What attracted you to this job?
A:  I抳e been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K-12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce.
I:  What qualities do you think are important to this position?
A:  To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $50 million in online revenue.
I:  When have you been most motivated?
A:  When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project   from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
I:  Why did you leave your last position?
A:  I抳e set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I抦 at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can抰 advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture.
I:  What are your salary expectations?
A: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I抎 like to postpone that discussion until later.
I:  Do you have any questions?
A:  Yes, I do. Who are your financial backers? Who are the key competitors? Does the company have a plan for the IPO? What would you say is the best thing about your product or service?
I: 说说你自己和过去的经历吧。
A: 我在信息技术行业已经有八年的工作经验了。在过去两年中,我一直在一家网络公司当项目经理,而且得到了项目管理协会的认证。我想找一个有团队精神的环境,共同体会创建公司的兴奋。
I: 你有什么样的经验能使你胜任这个职位?
A: 我在高科技产业完成过很多项目,做过不同的工作。我想在网络公司工作,并学会了一些商业上的基础知识。
I: 这份工作有什么吸引你的地方呢?
A: 我一直在寻找一个具有贵公司这样商业模式和公司理念的公司。我很兴趣为K-12教育市场提供产品和服务的公司工作。我有这方面的经验,我的优势就是能够建好人际关系并能解决问题。我对通过电子商务发展商业关系的观念很感兴趣。
I: 你认为这个职位最重要的品质是什么?
A: 同时具备技术和商业知识,而注重结果。我过去的履历表明我具备这些品质而且还有更多的品质。由于我在商业上很敏锐以及懂得技术,我负责的团队取得了显著的成绩,包括预订的在线收入超过五千多万美元。
I: 你什么时候最有动力?
A: 当我有一个特定项目要完成时,我想知道项目从头到尾的具体细节。我喜欢有个最后期限,同时喜欢在最后期限前完成任务。我知道会和原来的计划有所偏离,但我会把握好方向不让自己偏离太远。我很注意细节,喜欢多花点心思把事情一次性做好。
I: 你为什么离开了以前的工作?
A: 我为自己和我的事业设定了一些目标,但不幸的是,目前情况下我一直处于停顿状态。我开始寻求各种可能的选择,不想在一个不能使我得到发展的工作上花费太多的时间。我的目标是继续接受新任务,成为在线企业成功的灵魂人物。
I: 你期望的薪水是多少?
A: 在讨论薪水前,我需要更多了解工作方面的事情。我愿意以后再讨论这个问题。
I: 你有什么问题吗?
A: 是的,你们的金融资助者有哪些?你们的主要竞争对手是谁?贵公司对新股发行有何计划?贵公司的产品或服务有何最大的优点?