Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short t

Talks and Conversations

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE, when you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

听力原文：W: And what about you, John？ Any thoughts on next year？

M: Not really. It looks like unemployment, though. I'm getting rather depressed about it.

W: Well, don't give up on other things yet. It might be better for you to stay on at school, you know. I know the job market is very difficult at the moment. If you stay on at school, you could built up some extra qualifications which may help you later. You know, when the job market is very difficult, it's always useful to have those extra qualifications. You could always repeat subjects where you've got a low grade. Or you might find some other subjects which interest you.

M: Couldn't I go to an adult education college？

W: Umm. That's also a possibility. The range of the subjects there is much wider than at school. You might find more things there to interest you. On the other hand it's a completely new start--you know, getting to know teacher and their methods, making new friends and so on. It could be better or it could be worse! It depends very much on how you feel...

M: Yeah, I see what you mean. Ok, and what are these Youth Training Schemes everyone's talking about？

W: Well, they are training courses which are very practical. They're run by the government and you can find them in many different places. They also cover many different types of training. You even get paid for something while you're doing them.

M: But it doesn't guarantee me a job, right？

W: No, that's true. But it may help.

M: Ok. So, school, adult education college and the Youth Training Scheme. Hmm, can I see some more details？

W: Yes, of course. Here are some leaflets. Why don't you look at them and come back when you've thought about it？

Q. 11. What can we learn about the man from the beginning of the conversation？

Q. 12.What is the advantage of going to adult education college according to the woman？

Q. 13.What kind of training is more practical？

Q. 14.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE？

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A．He is out of work now.

B．He is worried about unemployment.

C．He is planning on next year.

D．He is thinking of further education.