About the Job of a Stewardess

关于空中小姐职务

1.You would like to become a stewardess，wouldn't you?

你愿意当一名空中小姐，对吗?

2.Yes，I would like to very much.

是的，我很想做一名空中小姐。

3.What made you decide on this type of occupation?

什么使你决定从事这一职业?

4.Oh，to tell you the truth，I love the sky.When I was a child，I imagined flying into the blue sky some day.Now，I think the day has come.My dream can come true.

噢，说真的，我喜爱蓝天。我还是个小孩子的时候，就曾想象将来某一天能飞上蓝天。现在，我觉得这一天终于来了。我的梦想会成真。

5.I like travelling very much and I enjoy working with peo-ple.

我喜欢旅行，也喜欢与别人一起工作。

6.Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty?

你能不费力气地用英语交谈吗?

7.Yes，I think I am quite fluent in English.

能，我认为我能说流利的英语。

8.What's the most important thing of being an air hostess?

当一名空中小姐最重要的是什么?

9.The most important task of being an air hostess is helping passengers relax during their flight Flying is a stressful thing and if an air hostess can ease that tension，it will make a favorable impression for the airline.

空中小姐最重要的任务是帮助旅客在飞行过程中放松。坐飞机是令人紧张的事，如果空中小姐能缓和那种紧张，就可以为航空公司创造良好的形象。

10.Do you know what are the responsibilities for the aircrew?

你知道空勤人员的职责是什么?

11.The main responsibility of the flight crew is to ensure the safety of the passengers in case of an emergency.Other re-sponsibilities are providing for the comfort of the passengers and serving meals.

空勤人员的主要职责是出现紧急情况时保证旅客的安全。其他职责是为乘客提供舒适和招待饮食。

12.Are you in good health?

你身体健康吗?

13.I just had a complete physical examination and I was de-clared in top condition.

我刚刚全面检查了身体，医生说我非常健康。

14.Have you had any nursing experience?How about taking care of children?How you ever been a baby-sitter?

你有没有照顾病人的经验?照看小孩的经验?你看过小孩吗?

15.I know it's not a easy job， but I'm young，besides I'm in good health.

我知道这不是件轻松的工作，但我年轻，而且我现在身体很健康。

16.I have never done any nursing but I love children.I haven't had any experience as a baby-sitter，either.

我没有照顾过病人。我喜欢孩子，但我也没有看孩子的经验。

17.How tall are you?What about your eyesight?

你身高如何?视力如何?

18.My height is one meter and sixty-eight centimeters.I've never had any vision problems and have never worn corrective lenses.

我身高1.68米，我视力从来没有问题，也未戴过眼镜。

Dialogue A

(I= Interviewer主试人 A= Applicant申请人)

I：Come in.Miss Lin.I'm Mr Wang， Director of Personnel.

What can I do for you?

A：How do you do，Mr Wang?I'm coming for a job interview at ten O’clock this morning.

I：Oh，I see Please sit down.

A：Thank you.

I：So you would like to become a stewardess，wouldn't you?

A：Yes，I'd like to very much.

I：Well，how old are you?

A：I was born on August 5，1975.So I'm 24 years of age.I'm just leaving college this summer.

I：OK.But what made you decide on this type of occupation?

A：Oh，to tell you the truth，I love the sky.When I was a child. I imagined flying into the blue sky some day.Now，I think the day has come.My dream can come true.

I：Then， do you know it's not a easy job to be a stewardess?

A：Yes.I know it's not a easy job，but I'm young，besides I'm in good health.

I：Yes.Youth and health are one's best wealth.By the way，what's your height?

A：168 centimeters.

I：What about your eyesight?

A：I've never had any vision problems and have never worn cor-rective lenses.

I：Do you know sometimes you would have to work long hours?

A：Yes，I do.

I：Do your parents agree to your choice?

A：My mother is just waiting at home for my good news.

I：What's the most important thing of being an air hostess?

A：The most important task of being an air hostess is helping passengers relax during their flight.Flight is a stressful thing and if an air hostess can ease that tension，it will make a favorable impression for the airline.

I：Do you think friendly service is very important for the airline staff?

A：Definitely.I would think this is one of the most important aspects when dealing with the public in any way.

I：Do you get angry easily?

A：No，I know how to control my temper.I only get angry if I see someone hurting somebody else.

I：If one of your passengers had an accident，what would you do?

A：I would give him basic first aid and call for assistance.

I：Can you make yourself understood in English without too much difficulty?

A：Yes，I think I'm quite fluent in English.

I：Do you take care of your appearance?

A：Yes，I feel taking care of myself with sufficient rest and a good diet are important.

I：Do you know how to put on makeup?

A：Yes，I took some beauty classes a few months ago.

I：What part of your face is the most attractive，why?

A：I think for me and anybody else a smile can be the most at-tractive feature，because it lights up my whole face.

I：If you were hired，when would you be available?

A：I'll graduate from the college by the end of this month.Next month，that is July，I'll be available.

I：OK.If you were hired you would be expected to report for taining on the 8th of August.

A：Yes，that's OK.

I：Considering your qualifications，we believe you would be a good stewardess.But as you know， we are considering sever-al other applicants and will make our final decision by the end of this month.We'll send you a letter then，if you're hired.Thank you for your coming，Miss Lin.

A：Thank you， Mr Wang.

Notes注释

1.Yes.Youth and health are one's best wealth.By the way，what's your height?

是的，年轻和健康是人最宝贵的财富，顺便问一下，你身高多少?

2.Do you think friendly service is very important for the airline staff?

你认为对空中服务人员来说友好服务很重要吗?

3.Definitely，I would think this is one of the most important aspects when dealing with the public in any way.

肯定重要。我认为不论以什么方式与公众打交道都应提供友好的服务。

4.If one of your passengers had an accident， what would you do?

如果旅客发生意外，你怎么办?

5.I would give him first aid and call for assistance.

我将对他进行基本的急救，然后呼救。

6.Do you take care of your appearance?

你是否注意自己的容貌?

7.I think for me and anybody else a smile can be the most attractive feature，because it lights up my whole face.

我认为对我和其他人一样，微笑是一个人最吸引人的特征，因为微笑会使一个人整个面部都容光焕发。

8.If you were hired you would be expected to report for training on the 8th of August.

如果雇用你，我们希望你8月8号来报到参加培训。

9.That's OK.

好的。

10.Considering you qualifications…

考虑你的资格……

11.But as you know…

但正如你所知……

Words and Expressions

Dierector of Personnel 人事部主任

Stewardess n.女乘务员，空中小姐

to tell you the truth 说真话

stressful a.有压力的

tension n.紧张，压力

first aid 急救

fluent a.流畅的，流利的

makeup n.化妆品