英语听力教程(第2册)unit5听力原文

英语听力教程(第2册)U n i t5听力原文

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Unit 5 听力原文

Part I

B

Man: I suppose my career’s a bit unusual because I went to university when I was twenty-five — a lot later than most people go. When I left school, I went

straight out to work: I worked as a clerk in a small office. My father criticized me, I remember, for not going on studying while I had the chance, but I

wanted to earn myself some money. Anyway, that job didn’t last long because

I had to go into the army when I was twenty. I stayed in for five years. I don’t

know what good my university course did because I’m unemployed now. Oh, I know I got a job when I finished my university course — I was twenty-nine

then — but it didn’t last long. Well, I never really thought I would enjoy

teaching very much. So, as I say, I’m unemployed now and looking for

something else.

C

Interviewer: Sergio. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. How old are you Sergio: Um, I’m fifty-one.

Interviewer: and what is your profession?

Sergio: I’m an accountant.

Interviewer: Are you married?

Sergio: Yes, I’m married.

Interviewer: Does your wife work?

Sergio: Yes, luckily. She’s a teacher.

Interviewer: Could you tell me about your last job Who did you work for

Sergio: Um. I worked for a chemical company near Milan.

Interviewer: How long did you work there?

Sergio: Um, for fourteen years.

Interviewer: How did you lose your job?

Sergio: The company was taken over by a Swedish firm and I was made redundant. Interviewer: So, how long have you been unemployed?

Sergio: Um, for about 6 months.

Interviewer: So, Sergio. It must be difficult being unemployed at your age. Sergio: Of course. Many people don’t want to employ someone over fifty. Interviewer: So how do you spend your days?

Sergio: I get the newspaper every day and look at the job advertisements. When I see something interesting I apply.

Interviewer: Any luck so far?

Sergio: Yes, I was offered something last month, but the job was not very interesting. Interviewer: Do you meet other unemployed people

Sergio: Not really. Um, I prefer to stay at home and work on my PC. I’m also studying psychology.

Interviewer: That’s an interesting idea. What else do you do?

Sergio: I have lunch with my former colleagues about once a month. They often hear about jobs and so on. They often have useful information.

Interviewer: Have you registered with a recruitment agency?

Sergio: No, I haven’t. I think they already have too many people on their books. Interviewer: So how much time do you spend looking for a job?

Sergio: Oh, about ten, fifteen hours per week. The rest of time I do housework and other things.

Interviewer: Are you optimistic

Sergio: Yes. But I really don’t want to leave Milan.

Interviewer: I see. Thank you.

Part II Summer jobs

ignorance：无知，愚昧;蒙

deterrent：制止的;遏制的

occupational：职业的;军事占领的

make fortune：致富

accommodation：住处;适应;便利;和解

boring：无聊的，无趣的;令人厌烦的;单调的，乏味的

plus：加

bowling：保铃球

obviously：明显

peel：剥皮;覆盖层脱落，剥落

sunbathing：日光浴

reasonable：有理的

hire out：出租;受雇

suntan：晒黑

fantastic：奇异的，古怪的;极好的

courier：导游;（传递信息或重要文件的）信使;通讯员

Interviewer: And Christine, what about you What have you been doing this summer Christine: Working, mostly.

Interviewer: You mean you’ve been studying