考博复试最容易被问到的九个英文提问回答示例
Question 1:Tell us more about yourself.
Do say:
I’ve always been interested in discovering how things work, but my time as
an undergraduate opened my eyes to the excitement and wider benefit of science.
I had the chance to do some original research on my Masters and that’s inspired
me to take up the challenge of a PhD. I’m also a keen hiker and amateur
naturalist, so I’d love to combine my studies here with the chance to visit the
local area.
Don't say:
I was born in a small countryside city of Jiangsu Province. My first dog
was called Wangcai. At school my best friend was Liming. I like reading and
listening to music in my spare time. My favourite colour is blue.
Question 2:What made you choose to do a PhD?
Do say:
I’ve enjoyed my academic work so far, but I really feel I’ve got more to
offer as an independent researcher. I’m also passionate about this subject and
don’t feel enough attention has been paid to the questions I’m looking to
address.
Don't say:
I can’t think of anything to do with my Masters, but my current tutor says
I’m clever enough for a PhD.
Question 3:What do you plan to do after you complete your PhD?
Do say:
I feel my PhD project can open up new lines of inquiry for this field and
want to use it as the foundation for a fruitful research career. But, I’m also
interested in the wider development opportunities included in this doctoral
programme. I want to be an academic, but I’m happy to keep other options
open.
Don't say:
I expect someone will give me a job doing more research. That’s what PhDs
do, right?
Question 4:What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Do say:
I feel that I’m a good written communicator. My existing academic and
professional work demonstrates an ability to put forward ideas clearly and
concisely. I think this will help me manage the weight of information my PhD
research needs to cover and the challenge of producing an effective thesis. But,
I’m not always as organised as I’d like to be. I want to address this as part of
my postgraduate training and hope to take advantage of classes and development
opportunities early in my doctorate.
Don't say:
My greatest strength is that I have no weaknesses! And my only weakness is
that I have no strengths. Hang on...
Question 5:Are there any training needs you can identify ahead of your
PhD?
Do say:
I’m really interested in communicating my research to a wider audience, but
don’t know how best to go about doing this. I think the training module on
public engagement will be a big help to me, both academically and more
generally.
Don't say:
I’m really bad at interviews. Do you have a class for that?
Question 6:What makes you the right candidate for this PhD?
Do say:
I’ve been interested in this topic since the final year of my undergraduate
degree. This lead to my choice of Masters and helped me pick my dissertation
topic, which I really enjoyed. I’m really excited to now go on and do some
sustained research in this area as a PhD student.
Don't say:
Well, it's quite difficult to find a good job without a doctor's
degree...
Question 7:What difficulties do you expect to encounter during this
project?
Do say:
I can see that some of the archival material I’ll need to examine for this
project may be difficult to access. My first task will be to request
permissions, arrange visits and develop a system for recording my findings. I’m
hoping to undertake training in archival practices and seek advice from my
supervisor as I develop these key skills early in my project.
Don't say:
Yeah, I know a PhD is hard, but I’m just going to see how I get on.
Question 8:Why have you chosen to study a PhD at this university?
Do say:
I’ve looked at lots of opportunities in this area. I feel that this project
is the best of its kind, combining a unique research angle with a training
programme that will meet my professional needs. I was already familiar with the
work of my prospective supervisor and their research has greatly informed my own
development as a scholar. I’m eager to combine my work with theirs and make use
of the facilities the university has put together for this project.
Don't say:
I did my Masters here and already have a flat in the city.
Question 9:What can you bring to this research group?
Do say:
I’m eager to take advantage of the facilities and expertise this university
has to offer. But I also want to contribute with my own expertise and
enthusiasm. My previous work has given me the skills to make the most of the
material involved in this project and I’m motivated to take up new training
opportunities as relevant. I’ll be proud to be a part of this department and
would actively seek to represent it through my own publications and other
research outputs.
Don't say:
I have a Bachelors and a Masters in this subject so I’m quite clever.
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