第九期 2009年12月真题 长对话(3/6)

Conversation One

W: Hello, Clarkson College. May I help you?

M: Yes,I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming.

I would need it for the fourth semester.

W: Do you want a day or evening course?

M: Well,it would have to be an evening course,since I work during the day.

W: Aha, have you taken any courses in data processing?

M: No.

W: Oh,well,data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.

M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it's not on Thursdays.

W: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7:00.

M: Just once a week?

W: Yes, but that's almost three hours from 7:00 to 9:45.

M: Oh, well, that's all right. I could manage that.

How many weeks does the course last?

W: En...let me see.12 weeks.

You start the first week in September,and finish...

oh, just before Christmas, December 21st.

M: And how much is the course?

W: That's $300, including the necessary computer time.

M: Aha, OK, en...where do I go to register?

W: Registration is on the second and third of September,between 6:00 and 9:00 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.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!

Conversation Two

W: So why exactly does your job have a 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.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've had a bad day.

I always cook a meal,rather than have a take-away,to do something my brain would regard as creative.

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

M: I don't think there's a specific rule about how to beat stress.

I generally find that 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 a mental challenge.

Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second.

How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short,medium,

and long-term trading performance and success.