英語教育貼士: 考研面試有技巧, 學長專家來支招
With national benchmark scores for postgraduate admission having been released late last month, scores for each graduate school will soon follow. Applicants who did well in exams will face the ultimate challenge of impressing an academic panel to get enrolled on a master’s degree.
隨着三月末考研國家線的發佈，各大院校也將在短時間內公佈自主分數線。而那些考試分數優異的考生們又將面對終極挑戰：他們必須打動面試小組來獲取研究生入學通知書。“The purpose of the interview is to get to know applicants beyond their paper application. It’s a chance for applicants to distinguish themselves from the other applicants and show the interviewers what makes them a better candidate,” said Wei Yuquan, the postgraduate dean at Sichuan University.
四川大學研究生院院長魏於全表示：“面試的目的是瞭解學生論文以外的情況。對考生們來說，這是一個令自己從考生大軍中脫穎而出的機會，可以向考官證實自己是個更好的人選。”For students looking to further their study after graduation, tips offered by experts and students for the interview also serve as a guideline for their studies.
對那些想在畢業後繼續深造的學生們來說，專家及學長們給出的小訣竅也可以爲他們的學業點燃一盞指路明燈。
Wu Wentao, 24, a postgraduate majoring in software engineering at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
吳文濤（音譯），24歲，北京郵電大學軟件工程專業研究生“In preparing for the interview it’s important to consider your audience – professors with expertise in different areas. So it’s vital that you read their research papers, books, and other academic work to learn about their interests and fields of study. With this knowledge you can impress the assessors and give the right answers and, more importantly, ask the right questions.
“準備面試時，一定要考慮到自己的聽衆——專攻不同領域的教授們。所以你要拜讀他們的研究報告、著作及其他學術作品，瞭解他們的興趣愛好以及研究領域，這點十分關鍵。有了一定了解後，你才能打動考官們，給出正確答案，更重要的是，提出正確的問題。”Different schools have a different style of interviewing candidates. This is where online forums for postgraduate study can help. On these forums, students share their experience of being interviewed by a particular professor, some recommend must-read pieces, and some even describe the interviewer’s interest in a particular research area.
每個高校的考研面試風格各不相同。這一點就需要向研究生學習論壇來尋求幫助了。在這些論壇上，學生們分享自己被某位教授面試的經歷，有些人推薦了必讀書目，還有人甚至明確寫出某面試官對某一研究領域的興趣愛好。Finally, make a list of your own strengths, achievements, and any recognitions you’ve received. Memorize the list and try to use examples from it to answer questions related to these traits confidently.”
最後，列出自己的特長、成就以及獲得的表彰並牢記於心，回答跟個人特質有關的問題時，儘量從中舉例給出有力證明。”Cui Shangbin, professor in basic mathematics at Sun Yat-sen University
崔尚斌，中山大學基礎數學系教授“Even if it’s an academic interview, I have to remind students that basic interview etiquette is indispensable. Arrive at the interview location 15 minutes before it begins. Dress appropriately – look neat and professional, which means no jeans, T-shirts or shorts.
“雖然只是一個學術面試，我不得不提醒學生們，基本的面試禮儀是不可缺少的。提前十五分鐘到達面試地點，着裝要得體——看上去整潔、專業，不要穿牛仔褲、T恤或者短褲。”Bring copies of your resume and any papers or presentations you’ve worked on.
帶上幾份個人簡歷，以及你參與過的論文或報告。You probably won’t be able to explain them all in the time available, but it shows you prepared well for the interview.
在有限的時間內，你或許無法全部闡述這些資料，但這能說明你爲面試做了精心準備。Address the professors on the panel with their names and titles to show that you’ve done some background research.”
用姓名加頭銜的方式來稱呼面試小組的教授們，證明你之前做了一些背景研究。”Wang Di, professor of law at China University of Political Science and Law
王迪（音譯），中國政法大學法學教授“Students should know the program they are applying for very well. This means you need to be able to express your argument fluently when asked why you want to study that degree. How you support your arguments indicates the logic thinking and articulation skills required by the faculty.
“學生們應該對自己申請的研究生課程瞭如指掌。當被問及爲何選擇這一專業時，你要能夠流利地表達自己的觀點。論述的過程決定你是否具備考取該院系所需要的邏輯思維能力和表達能力。”Many students pay a lot of attention to the defensive side of the interview – which is answering questions. But successful candidates distinguish themselves by asking the right questions, too. It shows they know the research field well. A good question will also ignite the professors’ interest in the subject and in you immediately. So make sure you do your homework before attending the interview.”
許多學生過度專注於面試中的防守——即回答問題。但是成功的考生通過恰到好處的發問脫穎而出。這彰顯出他們對於研究領域的深入瞭解。一個好問題會立刻引發考官對該主題以及你個人的興趣。因此在參加面試前要做好功課。”
