面试英语口语Lesson36:About the Job of a Computer Programmer

经典对话：

682.What kind of experience have you got for the job?

申请这项工作，你有什么工作经历?
683.I've been a data entry operator for more than two years.

我做数据输入操作员有两年了。
684.Why did you leave your job there?

你为什么要离开呢?
685.Well，I enjoy working in different places and meeting new people.That will widen my experience in the field of computer technology.

噢，我喜欢在不同的环境中与不同的人一起工作，这会在电脑技术领域扩大我的经历。
686.What kind of education have you got?

你受过什么教育?
687.I studied computer science in Havard University，and got a M.S.degree.

我曾在哈佛大学修电脑专业，获得了硕士学位。
688.I majored in computer science.

我主修电脑专业。
689.What specialized courses did you take?

你学过什么专业课程?
690.The specialized courses I completed include computer science，system design and analysis，operation systems，systems management，PASCAL programming，COBOL programming and D-BASE programming.

我学过的专业课程包括：计算机科学、系统设计及分析、操作系统、系统管理、PASCAL编程、COBOL编程和D-BASE编程。
691.I was quite familiar with Fortran and C Language.

我很熟悉Fortran和C语言。
692.After graduation I worked in a factory for two years and have picked up much experience in CAD.

毕业后我在一家工厂干了两年，在CAD方面积累了不少经验。
693.What do you think about the recent development in computers?

你如何看待计算机行业在近几年内的发展?
694.Revolution in the computer industry is inevitable because developments in hardware are going ahead very quickly.But to turn the computer into a machine that can be easily manipulated，much more complex software is needed than is available now.As a result，more computer programmers should devote themselves into the work.

计算机行业的革命是不可避免的，因为硬件的发展十分迅速，但为了使计算机更易于操作，需要更多复杂的软件，结果，也需要更多的程序员。
695.We have a vacancy for a computer programmer，working weekdays from 9∶00 a.m.to
3∶00 p.m.with half an hour lunch break.

我们有一个电脑程序员的空缺，每天上班上午9∶00点至下午3∶00点，中间有半小时的午餐休息时间。
696.What sort of software do you have a good command of?

你熟练使用哪些软件?
697.I'm adept at DOS，WINDOS，and AUTO CAD.

我熟练使用 DOS，WINDOS和 AUTO CAD。
698.May I know what specific jobs I'll have to do if you employ me as a computer programmer?

请问，如果贵公司聘我为电脑程序员，我必须做些什么具体工作呢?
699.Well，you'll have to put in the computer our daily sales volume and profit margins and analyze them.Are you interested in the work?

噢，你得将我们每天的销售额和盈利情况输入电脑，并且进行分析。你对此项工作感兴趣吗?

情景案例：
Dialogue A
(E= the Employer雇主O= Office Clerk办公室职员 A= Applicant申请人)
O: God morning，can I help you?
A: Yes.I have an appointment with Mr. Brian Desmoud.Will you please tell him I'm here?
O: Are you Mr. Dongming Chen?
A: Yes，I am.Is he availble?
O: I'm sorry，he is on the phone at the moment.Will you please wait a minute?
A: No problem.
(……)
O: Mr. Dongming Chen，Brian is available now.Please go through to his office.
(meeting the employer)
E: Hello，I'm Brian.Glad you can come.
A: I'm Dongming Chen.Nince to meet you.
E: Take a seat please.
A: Thanks.
E: What kind of education have you got?
A: I studied computer science in Nanjng University，and got a M.S.degree.
E: Fine.Would you mind telling me what kind of grades you had?
A: Of course not I had an average of 90 points.
I：What specialized courses did you take?
A: The specialized courses I completed include computer science，system design and analysis，operation systems，systems management，PASCAL programming，COBOL programming and D-BASE programming.
E: Where are you working now?
A: I'm working at ABC Company.
E: What's your position there?
A: I'm a programmer supervisor.
E: What are your responsibilities?
A: I'm responsible for writing computer programs：developing block diagrams，utilizing available software and operation systems，and coding machine instructions;originating block diagrams，working from outlines of proposed systems;developing file sizes，programming specifications;determining appropriate use of tape or disk files，printer，etc.;selecting in-house software or sub-routines to run in connection with program;writing machine instructions，testing，debugging，and assembling program;documenting overall system and developing data control procedures;advising and instructing less experienced programmers and offering operating instructions.
E: What kind of computer are you experienced in?
A: I'm experienced in all types of IBM-PC computers.
E: What kind o software do you have a good command of?
A: I'm adept at DOS，WINDOWS and AUTO-CAD.
E: How long have you been a programmer supervisor?
A: For more than four years.
E: Tell me why you decided to choose our office.
A: Well，I'm happy with the work at my present post.But I want to get better pay，to tell you the truth.
E: What's your present monthly salary?
A: Sixteen hundred yuan.
E: What starting salary would you expect here?
A: I'd like to start at twenty-six hundred yuan a month.
E: No problem.Do you have any questions to ask?
A: Is there opportunity to advance?
E: Yes，there're good prospects for promotion.
A: Good，this job should suit me well.
E: Can you start next Monday?
A: Sure.
E: That's settled then.I'm glad to be able to offer you the job.
A: Thank you，Brian.
E: See you next monday.

Notes 注释:
1.Is he available?
他在不在?

2.I am a programmer supervisor.
我任程序员主管。

3.I'm responsible for writing computer programs：developing block diagrams，utilizing available software and operation systems，and coding machine instructions;originating block digrams，working from outlines of proposed systems;developing file sizes，programming specifications;determing appropriate use of tape or disk files，printer，etc.
我负责编制计算机程序：编制部件图;运用现有软件和操作系统编制机器指令;根据所用系统的略图自编部件图;编制磁卡规格和程序规格;决定使用合适的磁盘、磁卡、打印机等等。

4.… selecting in-house software of sub-routines to run in connection with program;writing machine instruction，testing，debugging，and assembling program;documenting overall system and developing data control procedures;advising and instructing less experienced programmers and offering operating instructions.
选择同程序相关的机内软件或子程序;编制计算机指令;检测、改正程序中的差错并组合程序;编制总系统并制定数据控制程序;指导经验不足的程序员并给予操作指导。

5.But I want to get better pay，to tell you the truth.
不过，说实话，我想获得更优厚的报酬。

6.Yes，there're good prospects for promotion.
有，提升的机会很多。

7.That's settled then.
那么，就这样定了。

Words and Expressions:
software n.软件
hardware n.硬件
pick up v.积累
CAD：Computer Assisted Design 电脑辅助设计
inevitable a.不可避免的
Is he available? 他在不在?(我可不可以见他?)
on the phone 正在打电话
M.S degreE: Master of Science degree 理学硕士学位
supervisor n.主管，监督人
programmer n.程序员
diagram n.图解，图式
code v.编码
code machine instructions 编制机器指令
specification n.规格(常用复数形式)
debug v.排除错误
adept a.长于…的