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研究生面試英文自我介紹1
Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is XXX, 24. I come from XXXXXX,the capital of XXXXXXXProvince. I graduated from the XXXXXX department of XXXXXUniversity in July ,20xx.In the past two years I have been prepareing for the postgraduate examination while I have been teaching XXXXXin NO.XXXXmiddle School and I was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two.Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interview by you.
I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history.In my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngers.I like reading books, especially those XXXX.Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.In addition ,during my college years,I was once a Net-bar technician.So, I have a comparative good command of network application.I am able to operate the computer well.I am skillful in searching for information in Internet.I am a football fan for years.Italian team is my favorite.Anyway,I feel great pity for our country’s team.
I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning .Of course, if I am given a chance to study XXXXXX in this famous University,I will stare no effort to master a good command of advance XXXXXX.
Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is XXX,my hometown is XXX,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice).
Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in XXX University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an example: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry.
Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow.
have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me.
Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹2
there are several reasons.
i have been deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when i came here last summer. in my opinion, as one of the most famous xxxxin our country, it provide people with enough room to get further enrichment . this is the first reason. the second one is i am long for doing research in
xxxxthroughout my life. its a pleasure to be with my favorite xxxxfor lifetime. i suppose this is the most important factor in my decision. thirdly, i learnt a lot from my xxxxjob during the past two years. however, i think further study is still urgent for me to realize self-value. life is precious. it is necessary to seize any chance for self-development, especially in this competitive modern world. in a word, i am looking forward to making a solid foundation for future profession after two years study here.
研究生面試英文自我介紹3
Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is xx, 24. I come from xxxx,the capital of xxxxxxProvince. I graduated from the xxxx department of xxxxxxUniversity in July ,.In the past two years I have been prepareing for the postgraduate examination while I have been teaching xxxxxxin NO.xxxxmiddle School and I was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two.Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interview by you.I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history.In my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngers.I like reading books, especially those xxxx.Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.In addition ,during my college years,I was once a Net-bar technician.So, I have a comparative good command of network application.I am able to operate the computer well.I am skillful in searching for information in Internet.I am a football fan for years.Italian team is my favorite.Anyway,I feel great pity for our country’s team.I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning .Of course, if I am given a chance to study xxxx in this famous University,I will stare no effort to master a good command of advance xxxx.Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is xx,my hometown is xx,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice).Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in xx University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an example: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry.Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow.Besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me.Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹4
Good morning， teachers， I am honored to be informed to have this interview。
Introduce yourself
First let me introduce myself， my name is XX， 23 years old， and David is my English name。 I am open—minded， easy to adapt， compatible with my friends， and willing to help others。
Introduce your college
I studied in XX University。 Although it is not well know， I still appreciate it， because it offers me a chance to develop my abilities。 During my college years， I have made rapid and great progress in many areas， as a student， I work very hard， and obtain scholarship many times， as a monitor， I work earnestly， also gain good comments from teachers and classmates， working as a member of Student union ， I strive to finish any assignment perfectly。 In a word， I learned a lot in my college life。
Introduce your family
In my family， there are three members， my farther， my mother， and I。 My parents are workers， my father works very hard， and he is always fully occupied， so most of the housework is done by my mother， of course， while I am at home， I would help her。 I love my parents and they love me， too。 When I make a success， they are more excited than me， and support me to do better。 Even though I failed， instead of blaming， they always share sorrow with me， and encourage me not to give up。 During my preparation for graduate examination， the support from my family is always my momentum。 Parents’ love is unselfish； I am deeply affected， so I will do all what I can to repay them。
Introduce your hometown
My hometown is XX， a young city in XX Province。 It is famous for its XX and XX。 There are great scenes here， XX， XX， XX， and so on。 Each year， many people come here for tour and investment。 So I believe that， with the joint efforts of every person， a better future of XX is coming （round the corner）。
Introduce your reason for preparing the postgraduate exam
During the past four years， I have learned a lot of professional knowledge and practical skills， but gradually， I realize it is not enough。 In my opinion， further study is actually urgent for me to realize and finally achieve self—value。 Life is precious， it is necessary to catch any opportunity for self—development， especially in the competitive modern society。 Therefore， I prefer to go on for further education。
Why do you choose to study in our department？
I am deeply impressed by the academic atmosphere when connecting to the web site of your department。 In addition， I am attracted by the process of XX， and want to do something for XX。 As the proverb says ‘process is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow。’ If I got a chance to study here， I would like to continue to accept professional training， in order to get ready for working in the future。 I hope I can achieve my goal soon。
About your future plans：
What do you expect to achieve during your study if you are enrolled into this institute？
There must be many things to learn if I were enrolled into my ideal research field。 I hope I can build up a systematic view of XX， especially in the fields of XX。 Sincerely， my wish is to get a complete comprehension of XX。 On the other hand， I am dreaming of the participation of some relevant projects of my major， for this reason， I will get more experience in practice。 And what’s more， I expect to continue my study for doctorate degree， if it is possible。 In a word， I am looking forward to making up a solid foundation for future profession which is based on three years of study here。
Do you have any hobbies？
In my spare time， I like reading books， collecting cards and coins， playing volleyball， communicating with friends， and so on。
I also like English very much， I am fond of watching English films and listening to English songs， I passed College English Test Band six in September， 20xx， I do believe there is still a long way for me to learn English well enough， however I will not shrink back， Because I realize that English is a bridge connected our country with the outside world。 Learning English is the most direct and available method for intercourse among countries and also useful for us to get advanced knowledge and technology from other nations。
研究生面試英文自我介紹5
Dear teachers, good morning. First let me introduce myself. My name is , years old this year, from , 20 I graduated from University, majoring in professional , the first company after graduation I entered the company, my job is , I am in charge of this company in . In a few years I won the upgrade, the second companies in my company, my job is , I am in charge of , I reached the project in the company within a few years, to help enterprises to obtain million The company produces the for profit or long-term impact. Also I in the company during the medal / reward won every year, I have led my team (men) completed the program, through this program I have been greatly improved, and obtain the colleague's support and recognition, lay a solid foundation for my future occupation development.
The reason I wanted to test MBA is very simple, because of my position in the company has increased in recent years, I found that learning in the University of knowledge is not enough to support me for my management job very well, so I very much hope that through our university study, let my occupation career smoothly at the same time, we improve; university professional is the MBA School of business in the rankings are very exam is very distinctive, it can help me to improve my management experience; also, we University Alumni Association in the industry's influence is very strong, I hope to study at the University of At the same time, can be very good development within the industry circle
研究生面試英文自我介紹6
Dear teachers, good morning! I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in the interview. I hope I can make a good performance today. I hope I can succeed in the interview. Now, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is , this year 26 years old, was born in Province. Graduated from college. I professional bachelor graduation degree in years. During the University, I study hard, master the basic professional knowledge. To become an excellent enterprise manager is my long cherished dream. I am eager to have the opportunity to display my talent.
After graduation, I in practice, engaged in work, basic accounting courses solid made me like a duck in the work. During the internship, I strive to do their work at the same time, pay attention to personnel management issues in the hall, and brought a lot of new operational.20xx development ideas, I entered the company engaged in work, . Strong logical thinking ability and thinking ability, so that I can properly handle the problems the aspects in the work. Through the development in internal planning, management of knowledge I have a deep understanding and grasp, therefore, I have confidence in Step up learning management knowledge, engaged in enterprise management or related research work.
The reason for MBA, there are three main reasons: one is that I have a strong interest in management, hope to be able to systematically carry out related knowledge; two is to realize the enterprise managers' dream, need a deeper level of self development, improve learning; three is to guide the actual work, after exercise MBA that can enhance the management capacity, improve the management level of enterprises.
Finally, I hope to be here as a student in September, and listen to the teachings of your teachers. My presentation is over, thank you!
研究生面試英文自我介紹7
Good morning, Dear Professors:
It’s my honor to introduce myself. My name is , I am fromXX County XX Province, December I was born in a poor family, and my parents are farmers, I love and respect them very much. We were delight with my becoming a fresh man in September 1997. Luckily, I was permitted to be a graduate student after 4 years colorful life on campus.
I received my Bachelor degree20xx in Institute of Science and Technology, then a Master degree20xx in University of Science and Technology. For those 7 years my major was Die Design.
Before I received my Master degree, I had done the subject of . For the past 3 years, I have been in XXXXXX College, where I have been and still am a teacher. I teach students Machine Design etc. I have published more than 10 first-author papers.
That’s all, thanks!
研究生面試英文自我介紹8
Good morning, respected professors. Im very glad to be here for this interview. My name is xxx, xxx years old. I come from xxx, the capital city of xxx Province. My undergraduate period will be accomplished in xxx Department of xxx University in June, 20xx. In the past two years I have been preparing for the postgraduate examination. Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interviewed by you. So I just feel a little bit excited。
Im open-minded, quick in thought and very fond of learning. In my spare time, I like reading books, especially those about economics and management. In addition, during my collage years, I was once a Net-bar technician. So, I have a comparative good command of network application. I’m able to operate the computer well. I’m skillful in searching for information on internet. I like accounting profession very much and I am willing to take it as my life career. So, I’m trying my best for obtaining a key to Shandong University. Ill continue my effort stably for the goal whatever the result. Ill never regret.
Thanks for your listening。
研究生面試英文自我介紹9
Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. Myname is xx, 24. I come from xx, the capital of xx Province. I graduated from the xx department of xx University in July, . In thepast two years I have been preparing for the postgraduate examination while Ihave been teaching xx in NO. xx middle School and I was a head-teacher of aclass in junior grade two. Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to beinterviewed by you. I am open-minded, quick in thought and very fond ofhistory. In my spare time, I have broad interests like many other youngers.I likereading books, especially those about xx. Frequently I exchange with otherpeople by making comments in the forum on line. In addition, during my collegeyears, I was once a Net-bar technician. So, I have a comparative good command of network application. I am able tooperate the computer well. I am skillful in searching for information onInternet. I am a football fan for years. Italian team is my favorite. Anyway, I feel great pity for our country's team.
研究生面試英文自我介紹10
Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is x,my hometown is x,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice). Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in x University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an exxample: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry. Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing exxpriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good exxample to follow. Besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me. Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹11
Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is xx,my hometown is xx,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice). Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in xx University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an example: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry. Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow. Besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me. Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹12
Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is XXX,my hometown is XXX,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice).
Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in XXXX University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an eXXample: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry.
Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing eXXpriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow.
Besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me.
Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹13
Good morning. I am glad to be here for this interview. First let me introduce myself. My name is XXXX, 24. I come from XXX,the capital of XXXXProvince. I graduated from the XXX department of XXXXXXXUniversity in July ,20xxX.In the past two years I have been prepareing for the postgraduate examination while I have been teaching XXXXXXXin NO.XXXXXXmiddle School and I was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two.Now all my hard work has got a result since I have a chance to be interview by you. I am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history.In my spare time,I have broad interests like many other youngers.I like reading books, especially those XXXXXX.Frequently I exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.In addition ,during my college years,I was once a Net-bar technician.So, I have a comparative good command of network application.I am able to operate the computer well.I am skillful in searching for information in Internet.I am a football fan for years.Italian team is my favorite.Anyway,I feel great pity for our country’s team.
I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning .Of course, if I am given a chance to study XXX in this famous University,I will stare no effort to master a good command of advance XXX. Hello, my professors.It's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.First of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.My name is XXXX,my hometown is XXXX,which is a really beautiful city.Even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.Every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like ZHU KE ZHEN).I liked to make wonders just like,where are we from?Where are we going in the universe?And then i would find the answers in book by myself.Still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comes from practice). Second, i will introduce my major in the university.My major is Biological Engineering in XXXX University.It has a great relationship with biology scince.Their relationship can be shown with an example: Just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.And my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at the end of it.When both of them interact well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry. Four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.It teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). In the university life,i have made many good friends.They help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow. have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.I like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.Drawing and writing is another favor to me. Above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
研究生面試英文自我介紹14
Good morning, my dear teachers.
I’m very glad to be here for this t, let me introduce name is XX, majoring in food quality and safety.I will graduate from XX University this rally speaking, I am hard-working, paionate, outgoing and the same time, I think I am diligent and careful in use of my diligence and excellence in study, I was awardedscholarships several times, such as …, …, … and ...
Well, in my spare time, I like reading books, running, communicating with , English is my favorite, but I know my English is not good enough, and I will continue studying.
I love my ough I have acquired the eential knowledge of the major, I’m not competent enough to do things profeionally owing to lack of adequate knowledge and I think further study is still eential for me to realize self-value.I plan to concentrate on study and research in this field in my graduate time and make a solid foundation for my future profeion after three years of study here.
I hope I could get the opportunity to finish my postgraduate study in XXX University which I have desired for a long I will do my utmost to complete my study no matter how difficult it is.
That’s k you for your attention.
研究生面試英文自我介紹15
good morning. i am glad to be here for this interview. first let me introduce myself. my name is, 24. i comefrom,the capital ofprovince. i graduatedfromthedepartment ofuniversity in july ,.in the past two years i have been prepareing for the postgraduate examination while i have been teachingin no.middle school and i was a head-teacher of a class in junior grade two.now all my hard work has got a result since i have a chance to be interview by you.
i am open-minded ,quick in thought and very fond of history.in my spare time,i have broad interests like many other youngers.i like reading books, especially those.frequently i exchange with other people by making comments in the forum on line.in addition ,during my college years,i was once a net-bar technician.so, i have a comparative good command of network application.i am able to operate the computer well.i am skillful in searching for information in internet.i am a football fan for years.italian team is my favorite.anyway,i feel great pity for our country’s team.
i always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning .of course, if i am given a chance to studyin this famous university,i will stare no effort to master a good command of advance.
hello, my professors.it's a fine day today,and i'm very pleased to meet you here.first of all,i'd like to introduce myself to you.my name is,my hometown is,which is a really beautiful city.even when i was a young boy,i was very interested in biology science.every one may have a dream,and i still remember that my dream is to be a biology scientist (just like zhu ke zhen).i liked to make wonders just like,where are wefrom?where are we going in the universe?and then i would find the answers in book by myself.still today i think that interest is the best teacher in one's whole life (and knowledge comesfrompractice).
second, i will introduce my major in the university.my major is biological engineering inuniversity.it has a great relationship with biology scince.their relationship can be shown with an example: just like a river,biology science,which often finds new discoveries and theories, is at the head of the river.and my major,which lays more stress on practical use, seems to be at theendof it.when both of them in
teract well enough,the discovries and theories in biology science can be soon turned into products in all of the modern industry.
four years' university education gives me a lot of things to learn,a lot of chances to try,and a lot of practices to improve myself.it teaches me not only what to study and how to think,but also to see the importance of practical ability (such as doing expriment as much as possible). in the university life,i have made many good friends.they help me improve my study and research ability, do ererything just like a man,and often give me good example to follow.
besides what i have introduced myself above,i also have many interests in my spare time.i like playing football,which is an effective way i think to improve my body health,and it can teach me how to join in a group and deal with other people.drawing and writing is another favor to me.
above all,i choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.i will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.
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