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9英语 Lesson 9 Catherine has just left school and she wants to find a job. She and her mother have come to speak to the Careers Advisory Officer. Listen to their conversation. Officer: Oh, come in, take a seat. Im the Careers Officer. Youre Cathy, arent you? Mother: Thats right. This is Catherine Hunt, and Im her mother. Officer: How do you do, Mrs Hunt. Hello, Catherine. Cathy: Hello. Pleased to meet you. Officer: And youd like some advice about choosing a career? Mother: Yes, she would. Wouldnt you, Catherine? Cathy: Yes, Please. Officer: Well, just let me ask a few questions to begin with. How old are you, Catherine? Mother: Shes nineteen. Well, shes almost nineteen. Shell be nineteen next month. Officer: And what qualifications have you got? Mother: Well, qualifications from school of course. Very good results she got. And shes got certificates for ballet and for playing the piano. Officer: Is that what youre interested in, Catherine, dancing and music? Cathy: Well ... Mother: Ever since she was a little girl shes been very keen on her music and dancing. She ought to be a music teacher or something. Shes quite willing to train for a few more years to get the right job, arent you, Catherine? Cathy: Well, if its a good idea. Mother: There you are, you see. Shes good girl really. A bit lazy and disorganized sometimes, but shes very bright. Im sure the Careers Officer will have lots of jobs for you. Officer: Well, Im afraid its not as easy as that. There are many young people these days who cant find the job they want. Mother: I told you so, Catherine. I told you shouldnt wear that dress. You have to look smart to get a job these days. Officer: I think she looks very nice. Mrs. Hunt, will you come into the other office for a moment and look at some of the information we have there. Im sure youd like to see how we can help young people. Mother: Yes, Id love to. Mind you, I think Catherine would be a very nice teacher. She could work with young chi