Now you hear the two long conversations

Conversation One

W: Hello, Cartson College, may I help you?

M: Yes. I’m looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.

W: Do you want a day or evening course?

M: Well, it would have to be an evening course 19题出题标志since(因果必考)(前二后二回合必考)(听见什么选什么 I work during the day。

W: 20题出题标志Aha(停顿必考)(听见什么选什么)(重复常考) . Have you taken any courses in data processing?

M: No.

W: Oh! Well, data processing(重复)is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.

M: Oh, 21题出题标志(停顿常出)(听见什么选什么)I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.

W: Well, there’s a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.

M: Just once a week?

W: Yes. But that’s almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.

M: Oh! Well, that’s all right, I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?

W: Mm, 21题出题标志(停顿常出)(听见什么选什么)let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first weekends September and finish .Oh.. just before Christmas, December 21st.

M: And how much is the course?

W: That’s 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.

M: Ah-hum. Okay, Eh, where do I go to register?

W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.

M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?

W: Yes, that’s the one.

M: Oh, I know how to get there. 22题出题标志(前二后二回合必出))(听见什么选什么)Is there anything that I should bring with me?

W: No, just your check book.

M: Well, thank you so much.

W: You’re very welcome. Bye!

M: Bye!

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Q19: Why does the man choose to take an evening course?

C.he has to work during the day

答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2.因果标志词必出;3听见什么选什么

Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?

B.learn data processing

答案标志:1.停顿常考;2.重复必出;3听见什么选什么

Q21: What do we learn about the schedule of evening course?

C.every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks

答案标志:1.停顿常考;2听见什么选什么

Q22: What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation?

A.what to bring for registration.

答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2听见什么选什么

Conversation Two

W: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. 23题出题标志(前二后二必考)(听见什么选什么)Trading in financial markets combines both.

W: How do you relax in the evening?

M: I very rarely do anything work-related so it’s easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To d0 something my brain 24题出题标志（听见什么选什么） will regard as creative9（与选项的同义替换都是如此模式化）.

W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?

M: I don’t think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find out what I do is effective for me.

W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?

M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing. And if used the right way can actually be a positive thing.

W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?

M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy mental challenge. Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second. 25题出题标志（前二后二回合必出）How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short medium and long term trading performance and success（仅此一字足以解题）.

Q23-25

Q23. What is the man’s job?

D.A financial trader

答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2听见什么选什么

Q24. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?

B.He considers cooking creative

答案标志:1.听见什么选什么

Q25. What does the man say about an element of stress in his job?

D.It can be a good thing
答案标志:1.前二后二必出

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