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五邑大学2022年考研专业课真题：904综合英语

适用专业：045108学科教学（英语）

Part I. Writing

Section I (35 points) (45 minutes)

Directions: College students are being encouraged to do volunteer work in western China. Is it really worthwhile to spend a year or two volunteering in an underdeveloped region? Write an essay of about 400 words to state your view. Please write your essay on the ANSWER SHEET 1.

Section II (15 points) (15 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 15 minutes to write an email (at least 150 words) to Professor Bloom, a famous scholar at Harvard University about the following issues:

1、就你正在研读的他的一本书中的问题向他请教；

2、你对该问题的研究兴趣和研究计划。

Write your email on the ANSWER SHEET 2 .

Part II. Reading Comprehension (30 points) （50 minutes)

Directions: There are 6 reading passages in this part and each of them is followed with five questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A.B.C and D. Choose the best one and write it on the ANSWER SHEET 3.

Passage 1

Sunny Side of “The Winter’s Tale” Even scholars who are firmly convinced that the author of Shakespeare’s plays was Shakespeare must wonder when they read The Winter’s Tale. It seems to be two plays mysteriously stuck together, the first act a grim tragedy about an unmotivated eruption of jealousy, the second an elaborate happy ending full of lovable bumpkins. Even the poetry is forgettable. Surely one of the usual suspects (Christopher Marlowe?) had a hand in this mess.

But wait. Shakespeare wrote plays, not Pelican editions with footnotes. And when The Winter’s Tale bursts into glorious life onstage—as it does in Adrian Noble’s production for the Royal Shakespeare Company—all complaints evaporate. (After a stop at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music, the show moved to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., where it’s on until May 22.) Noble and designer Anthony Ward deck the stage with balloons, conjuring an air of fantasy that dissipates any cavils about the plot. But their masterstroke is to set the play in 1930s Britain, a time that lends itself wonderfully to both the dark and sunny aspects of the story. The Winter’s Tale may not be a masterpiece, but the RSC proves it can be great theater.

The inexplicable jealousy of Leontes (John Nettles), for instance, becomes plausible when we see him watching his pregnant wife, Herminone (Suzanne Burden), dance graciously with his best friend, Polixenes (Julian Curry). Suddely wrath floods Leontes’s countenance. The spectacle of a man transformed by his own mounting suspicion as it feeds upon itself is powerful—and credible.

Now the stage is set for disaster: the innocent Hermione goes to prison, their son dies of grief, the newborn is left to die. The king’s pigheaded rampage looks even more chilling when horrified courtiers try to stop him, fail—and then stand by, silently acquiescing. Only Hermione’s outraged friend Pauline (Gemma Jones) dares confront Leontes, but as a woman she is powerless. The prewar setting makes this scene all the more resonant.

Baggy pants: Act II shows the sunny side: a country fete, with local maids atwitter in their dumpy, mismatched skirts and cardigans—perfect modern counterparts to the rustics Shakeapeare so loved. The crowd is agog over the stranger Autolycus (Mark Hadfield), a rogue straight out of the British music-hall tradition. To see Shakespeare’s songs (“With high! With high!) performed in baggy pants and floppy coats, to a spry soft-shoe with many a leer, is awe-inspiring. Those ditties were made for this.

With stellar performances throughout, every moment offers revelations. At the end, along with the usual spree of couples off to the altar, Shakespeare throws in a mother-child reunion shamelessly guaranteed to prompt a tear or two. And why not? The play’s the thing, as Noble makes clear—even this play.

1. The author of the article is of the opinion that in regards to The Winter’s Tale, Shakespearean critics

A. think the play is a forgery .

B. dismiss the play as a disaster.

C. agree the playwright was Marlowe.

D. should see the play performed.

2. The article depicts The Winter’s Tale as

A. overwhelmingly tragic.

B. inappropriately cast.

C. oddly structured.

D. authored by Shakespeare.

3. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of the play “dissipates any cavils about the plot.” In other words, the production

A. makes the story line credible.

B. demonstrates the play is a masterpiece.

C. deserves popular acclaim.

D. trivializes critical objections.

4. From the reviewer’s description we can assume that King Leontes’ behavior is tragic because it is

A. groundless.

B. inevitable.

C. unexpected.

D. incomprehensible

5. The passage implies that Shakespearean plays

A. are outdated but worthwhile.

B. can be effectively updated.

C. are too outdated for modern tastes.

D. need updating for today’s audiences.

Passage 2

Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country’s impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966. In September 1966 Canada’s population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging growth came from natural increase. The depression of the 1930s and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945. The baby boom continued through the decade of the 1950s, producing a population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in Canada’s history, in the decade before 1911 when the prairies were being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950s supported a growth in the population, but the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of families. In 1957 the Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world. After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in 1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young people were staying at school longer, more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families. It appeared that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the time of the Industrial Revolution. Although the growth in Canada’s population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first half of the 1960s was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon. It would be composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957.

6. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Educational changes in Canadian society.

B. Canada during the Second World War.

C. Population trends in postwar Canada.

D. Standards of living in Canada.

7. According to the passage, when did Canada’s baby boom begin?

A. In the decade after 1911.

B. After 1945.

C. During the depression of the 1930s.

D. In 1966.

8. The author suggests that in Canada during the 1950s

A. the urban population decreased rapidly.

B. fewer people married.

C. economic conditions were poor.

D. the birth rate was very high.

9. When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?

A. 1966.

B. 1957.

C. 1956.

D. 1951.

10. The author mentions all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957 EXCEPT

A. people being better educated.

B. people getting married earlier.

C. better standards of living.

D. couples buying houses.

Passage 3

Alexis de Tocqueville, the French political scientist, historian, philosopher and politican, is most famous for a four-volume book he wrote called “Democracy in America”. He came to America in 1831 to study the American form of democracy and what it might mean to the rest of the world. After a visit of only nine months, he wrote a remarkable book which is regarded as a classic. Tocqueville had unusual powers of observation. He described not only the democratic system of government and how it operated, but also its effect on how Americans think, feel and act. Many scholars believe he had a deeper understanding of traditional American beliefs and values than anyone else who has written about the United States. What is so remarkable is that many of these traits which he observed nearly 200 years ago, are still visible and meaningful today. His observations are also important because the timing of his visit, the 1830s, was before America was industrialized. This was the era of the small farmer, the small businessman, and the settling of the western frontier. It was the period of history when the traditional values of the new country were newly established. In just a generation, some 40 years since the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the new form of government had already produced a society of people with unique values. He was, however, a neutral observer and saw both the good and bad sides of these qualities.

The first part of “Democracy in America” was written in 1831~1832 and published in 1835. A highly positive and optimistic account of American government and society, the book was very well received. He attempted to get a glimpse of the essence of American society, all the while promoting his own philosophy; the equaling of the classes and the inevitable death of aristocratic privilege. The rest of the book he labored on for four years, and in 1840 the second part was published. This was substantially more pessimistic than the first, warning of the dangers of despotism and governmental centralization, and applying his ideas and criticisms more directly to France. As a result, it was not received as well as the first part, except in England where it was acclaimed highly.

11. What is the passage primarily about?

A.Alexis de Tocqueville.

B. “Democracy in America”.

C. The progress achieved in America within about 40 years after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.

D.The impact of the book “Democracy in America”.

12. All of the following fields of professional interest and activity are used to describe de Tocqueville EXCEPT

A. philosopher.

B. author

C. political scientist.

D. politician.

13. What in the passage is mentioned as being truly remarkable?

A.Many of his observations are still visible and meaningful today.

B. The book was so detailed and thorough after only such a comparatively short visit.

C.That the second volume should be so pessimistic in comparison with the first.

D. de Tocqueville’s powers of observation.

14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The English don’t like the French.

B. The book was most important because it was the first time that American values had been clearly documented.

C. de Tocqueville was a slower writer.

D. de Tocqueville was primarily motivated by an interest in his own country.

15. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A. The visit lasted only five months.

B. The visit coincided with American industrialization.

C. The first part was published in 1835; the second part in 1840.

D. The second part was more optimistic than the first.

Passage 4

Philosophy in the second half of the 19th century was based more on biology and history than on mathematics and physics. Revolutionary thought drifted away from metaphysics and epistemology and shifted more towards ideologies in science, politics, and sociology. Pragmatism became the most vigorous school of thought in American philosophy during this time, and it continued the empiricist tradition of grounding knowledge on experience and stressing the inductive procedures of experimental science. The three most important pragmatists of this period were the American philosopher Charles Peirce (1839~1914), considered to be the first of the American pragmatists, William James (1842~1910), the first great American psychologist, and John Dewey (1859~1952), who further developed the pragmatic principles of Peirce and James into a comprehensive system of thought that he called “experiemental naturalism”, or “instrumentalism”.

Pragmatism was generally critical of traditional western philosophy, especially the notion that there are absolute truths and absolute values. In contrast, Josiah Royce (1855~1916), was a leading American exponent of idealism at this time, who believed in an absolute truth and held that human thought and the external world were unified. Pragmatism called for ideas and theories to be tested in practice, assessing whether they produced desirable or undesirable results. Although pragmatism was popular for a time in Europe, most agree that it epitomized the American faith in know-how and practicality, and the equally American distrust of abstract theories and ideologies. Pragmatism is best understood in its historical and cultural context. It arose during a period of rapid scientific advancement, industrialization, and material progress; a time when the theory of evolution suggested to many thinkers that humanity and society are in a perpetual state of progress. This period also saw a decline in traditional religious beliefs and values. As a result, it became necessary to rethink fundamental ideas about values, religion, science, community, and individuality. Pragmatists regarded all theories and institutions as tentative hypotheses and solutions. According to their critics, the pragmatist’s refusal to affirm any absolutes carried negative implications for society, challenging the foundations of society’s institutions.

16. What is this passage primarily about?

A. The evolution of philosophy in the second half of the 19th century.

B. The three most important American pragmatists of the late 19th century.

C. The differences between pragmatism and traditional western philosophy.

D. American pragmatism

17. Which of the following is true?

A. Idealism was an important part of the pragmatic approach.

B. Pragmatism was also known as “traditional western philosophy”.

C. Pragmatism continued the empiricist tradition.

D. Pragmatism is best understood independently of its historical and cultural context.

18. According to the passage, pragmatism was more popular in America than Europe because

A. Americans had greater acceptance of the theory of evolution.

B. it epitomized the American faith in know-how and practicality.

C. Europe had a more traditional society based on a much longer history.

D. industrialization and material progress was occurring at a faster pace in America at that time.

19. All of the following are true EXCEPT

A. Revolutionary thought shifted more towards ideologies in science, politics and sociology.

B. Pragmatists regarded all theories and institutions as tentative hypotheses and solutions.

C. Josiah Royce was not a pragmatist.

D. Pragmatism was based on the theory of evolution.

20. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Josiah Royce considered Charles Peirce to be challenging the foundations of society’s institutions.

B. Charles Peirce considered Josiah Royce to be too influenced by the theory of evolution.

C. John Dewey would not have developed his system of thought called “experimental naturalism” or “instrumentalism” without the pioneering work of Charles Peirce and William James.

D. Josiah Royce was a revolutionary thinker.

Passage 5

When naturalist Sergei Smirenski set out to create Russia’s first private nature reserve since the Bolshevik revolution, he knew that the greatest obstacle would be overcoming bureaucratic resistance.

The Moscow State University professor has charted a steep uphill course through a variety of foes, from local wildlife service officials who covet his funding to government officials who saw more value in development than conservation. But with incredible dedication, and the support of a wide range of international donors from Japan to the United States, the Murovyovka Nature Park has finally come into being.

Founded at a small ceremony last summer, the private reserve covers 11,000 acres of pristine wetlands along the banks of the Amur River in the Russian Far East. Here, amid forests and marshes encompassing a variety of microhabitats, nest some of the world’s rarest birds—tall, elegant cranes whose numbers are counted in the mere hundreds.

The creation of the park marks a new approach to nature conservation in Russia, one that combines traditional methods of protection with an attempt to adapt to the changing economic and political circumstances of the new Russia.

“There must be a thousand ways to save a wetland. It is time for vision and risk, and also hard practicality,” wrote Jim Harris, deputy director of the International Crane Foundation, a Wisconsin-based organization dedicated to the study and preservation of cranes, which has been a major supporter of the Murovyovka project.

Dr. Smirenski’s vision has been eminently down to earth. At every step, he has tried to involve local officials, businessmen and collective farms in the project, giving them a practial, economic stakes in its success. And with international support, he is trying to introduce new methods of organic farming that will be more compatible with preserving the wetlands.

21. The Murovyovka Nature Reserve came into being because of

A. Russian government officials.

B. the International Crane Foundation

C. the determination of one man.

D. an unrealistic dream.

22. If one “charts a steep uphill course” (paragraph 2), one

A. expects an arduous journey.

B. maps out a mountain trip.

C. assumes that life will be uneventful.

D. sets himself a difficult goal.

23. The preserved “pristine wetlands” mentioned in paragraph 3 are

A. unspoiled.

B. precious.

C. immaculate.

D. uncontaminated

24. The passage states that the Nature Reserve is

A. an arid, uninhabitated area.

B. the only reserve in Russia.

C. home to many different birds.

D. economically beneficial to local inhabitants.

25. The passage implies that the preservation of wetlands

A. can only be accomplished with traditional methods.

B. requires imagination, daring and pragmatism.

C. is usually a popular concern of politicians.

D. limits an area’s development.

Passage 6

We live in southern California growing grapes, a first generation of vintners, our home adjacent to the vineyards and winery. It’s a very pretty place, and in order to earn the money to realize our dream of making wine, we worked for many years in a business that demanded several household moves, an incredible amount of risk-taking and long absences from my husband. When it was time, we traded in our old life, cinched up our belts and began the creation of the winery.

We make small amounts of premium wine, and our lives are dictated by the rhythm of nature and the demands of the living vines. The vines start sprouting tiny green tendrils in March and April, and the baby grapes begin to form in miniature, so perfect that they can be dipped in gold to form jewelry. The grapes swell and ripen in early fall, and when their sugar content is at the right level, they are harvested carefully by hand and crushed in small lots. The wine is fermented and tended until it is ready to be bottled. The vineyards shed their leaves, the vines are pruned and made ready for the dormant months—and the next vintage.

It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Living in the country, our days were spent in the ancient rountine of the vineyard, knowing that the course of our lives as vintners was choreographed long ago and that if we practiced diligently, our wine would be good and we’d be successful. From the start we knew there was a price for the privilege of becoming a winemaking family, connected to the land and caprices of nature.

We work hard at something we love, we are slow to panic over the daily emergencies, and we are nimble at solving problems as they arise. Some hazards to completing a successful vintage are expected: rain just before harvesting that can cause mold; electricity unexpectedly interrupted during the cold fermentation of white wine can damage it; a delayed payment from a major client when the money is needed.

There are outside influences that disrupt production and take patience, good will and perservance. For example, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulates every facet of the wine business. A winery’s records are audited as often as two or three times a year and every label—newly written for each year’s vintage—must be approved.

But, the greatest threat to the winery, and one that almost made us lose heart, came out of a lawyer’s imagination. Our little winery was served notice that we were named in a lawsuit accusing us of endangering the public health by using lead foils on our bottles (it was the only material used until recently) “without warning consumers of a possible risk.” There it was, our winery’s name listed with the industry’s giants.

I must have asked a hundred times: “Who gets the money if the lawsuit is successful?” The answer was, and I never was able to assimilate it, the plaintiffs and their lawyers who filed the suit! Since the lawsuit was brought in on behalf of consumers, it seemed to me that consumers must get something if it was proved that a lead foil was dangerous to them. We were told one of the two consumer claimants was an employee of the firm filing the suit!

There are attorneys who focus their careers on lawsuits like this. It is an immense danger to the small businessman. Cash reserves can be used up in the blink of an eye when in the company of lawyers. As long as it’s possible for anyone to sue anybody for anything, we are all in danger. As long as the legal profession allows members to practice law dishonorably and lawyers are congratulated for winning big money in this way, we’ll all be plagued with a corruptible justice system.

26. The phrase “cinched up our belts,” in the first paragraph, suggests that the couple

A. thought creating a winery would be easy.

B. wore clothing that was too big.

C. strapped their belongings together and moved.

D. prepared for the difficult work ahead.

27. The grapes are harvested on a date that

A. may vary.

B. is traditionally set.

C. depends on the official approval.

D. is determined by availability of pickers.

28. According to the author, the life of vintners is most controlled by

A. the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

B. unexpected changes in temperature.

C. the sugar content of the grapes.

D. the tempo of the seasons.

29. The writer complains that when she questioned the lawyers she

A. never got an answer.

B. never got a simple answer.

C. could make no sense of the answer.

D. could not believe what she got.

30. The writer thinks that the legal profession

A. strives to protect consumers.

B. includes rapacious attorneys.

C. does a good job of policing its members.

D. is part of an incorruptible system.

Part III. Vocabulary and Structure (20 points) (20 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are required to choose the best answer among the four choices marked A. B. C and D. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET 3.

From childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first (31) , they were like newborn children, unable to use this (32) tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for humankind’s future (33) and cultural growth increased.

Many linguists believe that evolution is (34) for our ability to produce and use language. They (35) that our highly evolved brain provides us (36) an innate language ability not found in lower organisms. (37) of this innateness theory say that our (38) for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, (39) a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore, there are critical (40) times for language development.

Current reviews of innateness theory are (41) ; however, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. (42) , more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in (43) grades. Young children can often learn several languages by being (44) to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another language once the (45) of their first language have become firmly fixed.

(46) some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a (47) . Children who have been isolated from other human beings do not possess language. This demonstrates that (48) with other human beings is necessary for proper language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language (49) than any innate capacities. These theorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. (50) , children learn language from their parents by imitating them. Parents gradually shape their child’s language skills by positively reinforcing precise imitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.

31. A. evolved B. born C. produced D. originated

32. A. perfect B. favorite C. valuable D. appropriate

33 A. attainments B. perfection C. feasibility D. evolution

34. A. reliable B. responsible C. available D. accountable

35. A. confirm B. inform C. claim D. acknowledge

36. A. for B. against C. with D. on

37. A. Rivals B. Propagandists C. Agitators D. Proponents

38. A. potential B. preference C. affection D. passion

39 A. like B. as C. similar to D. unlike

40. A. psychological B. emotional C. biological D. ideological

41 A. mixed B. favorable C. identical D. unanimous

42. A. Indeed B. In short C. In other words D. In a way

43. A. the higher B. the lower C. standard D. various

44. A. disclosed B. revealed C. immersed D. exposed

45 A. charters B. regulations C. rules D. constitutions

46. A. Because B. In case C. Although D. Whether

47. A. sense B. vacuum C. galaxy D. hurry

48. A. comparison B. interaction C. exposition D. fascination

49. A. acquisition B. inheritance C. interpretation D. manipulation

50. A. For example B. In other words C. Above all D. As a result

Part IV. Translation (50 points) (50 minutes)

Section I (25 points) (25 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are required to translate the following passage from Chinese into English. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET 3.

正是因为不断地追求进取，我们才感到生活幸福。一件事完成后，另一件随之而来。如此连绵不绝，永无止境。对于往前看的人来说，眼前总有一番新天地。虽然我们蜗居于这颗小行星上，整天忙于琐事且生命短暂，但我们生来就有不尽的希望，如天上繁星，遥不可及。只要生命犹在，希望便会不止。真正的幸福在于怎样开始，而不是如何结束，在于我们的希翼，而并非拥有。

Section II (25 points) (25 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are required to read the following passage and translate the sentences from English underlined into Chinese. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET 4.

In today’s press-a-button-and-it’s-sent environment, résumés and CVs flood many companies at a staggering pace. Google, for instance, averages 50,000 résumés a week.

The average time spent on a résumé by recruiters is a mere six seconds. Maybe that’s why some people, particularly in the tech world, have begun looking for other ways to stand out. (1)The question: is it bragging or relevant to add, say, that you’re an ultra-marathon runner or that you’ve summited Mount Qomolangma?

The answer: it depends. This is, again, where tailoring a CV to the position you’re seeking — and even the company and hiring managers you’re targeting — is crucial. “If you are trying to demonstrate that you embody perseverance and dedication, including on a CV that you ran a marathon can demonstrate your personality and values,” said New Jersey-based Merrick Rosenberg, CEO of Take Flight Learning and author of The Chameleon.

On the other hand, mentioning that you ran five marathons could come across as bragging, according to Rosenberg, so avoid going overboard with personal achievements. “Identifying a few impressive accomplishments can help make the case that you are the type of person they would like to hire,” he said.

But, in general, with so many people going for the same job, don’t be afraid to include your personal interests and hobbies on your CV, said Southern Australia-based Jo Schneider, director and founder of consulting firm DVE Business Solutions, in an email. “(2)[It] gives me an idea of the applicant’s personality and helps me differentiate appropriate candidates from the pack,” she said. “I am able to get a very quick snapshot at what makes you tick.”

That helps her keep her team “dynamic, diverse and in line with my company’s culture and values”.

Small details can say a lot, Schneider said. For example, if someone watches movies, reads, and cooks, then he or she is probably introverted but creative. Plays sports? There’s a high chance of being sociable and competitive. Those who enjoy singing, dancing and live entertainment and music, are likely to be fun, outgoing and energetic, she said.

Mentioning irrelevant — and possibly controversial — hobbies, such as hunting or cage fighting, can cross the line, said Kate Headley, director of The Clear Company, a UK-based diversity consultancy, in an email.

“While CVs can act to help level the playing field in terms of inclusion, they can also open the door to prejudice and discrimination,” she said. (3)“These create the potential for employers to make nonrelevant assumptions about you or your position in society, and conscious and

unconscious bias can come into play.”

Always ask yourself if the outside interests you mention have some relevance to the position for which you are applying.

“If the personal achievement — regardless how noble — is very time-consuming and not related to the target position, [you run] the risk of the employer thinking the achievement may distract from [your] job performance, and it can have an adverse effect,” said Lisa Rangel, managing director of New York-based ChameleonResumes.com.

It may not seem fair, but that’s reality, she said. (4) Everything you include needs to support the goal of landing the target position or at least convincing the employer that your hobby is an asset. For example: “If you are a professional looking to transition into a sales role and you don’t have a ton of sales experience, showing that you run half-marathons can demonstrate an inner desire to achieve and beat your own personal record,” said Rangel. “The inner drive for self-achievement and consistent personal goal accomplishment is a desirable trait wanted by companies for new sales hires.”

Whatever the case, your CV should be used to reinforce the image you are trying to present.

Seattle-based James Stange, senior director with industry trade association CompTIA, suggests looking at your resume or CV as an argument. “It’s an argument on why you should hire me, and you have elevator pitch time to make your case,” he said in an email. “You have to have things that stand out in a positive way, something that grabs my attention, and has supporting data.” If you understand your audience, then you can get creative, as long as the content is relevant, Stanger said.

As long as your accomplishments support the image that you are trying to present, they can provide an added advantage in the interview process. Just make sure you take the time to relate it to an aspect of your personality or work ethic, according to Rosenberg.

(5) “If you want to display that you have highly developed people skills as a computer programmer, you might want to include your volunteer work as public speaker to raise awareness of a cause you support,” he said.

And remember that too much of anything can backfire.

“I don’t like big personal spiels on who [jobseekers] are, their hopes and aspirations and how they want to change the world,” said DVE Business Solutions’ Schneider. Use your cover letter to outline a little about yourself that is relevant to the job you are applying for, and what you are looking for in the role, she said, adding “be straightforward and to the point.”