由昂立教育發(fā)布的12月英語四級真題，聽力長對話部分（包含conversation 1），以下是具體內(nèi)容：

Now you hear the two long conversations

Conversation 1

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 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 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, 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. 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?

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

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

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

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. 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 do something my brain will 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 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. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short medium and long term trading performance and success.

Q23-25

Q23. What is the man’s job?

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

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

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