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Part I Completing the dialogue (10%) 　TⅡReading(30%) 1 According to figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average weekly income for a woman in 1983 was $ 260. For the same year, men had average weekly earning of $ 393. For some people, these figures are clear evidence that there is still sex discrimination in the area of pay in the situation, we find that certain occupations seem to be primarily female while others seem to be primarily male occupations. In the medical and legal professions, for example, statistics show that 85% of all doctors and lawyers are men ( although this situation is changing). More than 90% of all engineers are men. Women, however, have been the majority for a long time in other occupations. For example, 99 out of every 100 secretaries are women, and 95% of all nurses are female. From these statics, it is clear that women tend to enter certain occupations and not others, The occupations which they enter are often in service industries and often have one common feature: : They do not pay well. It can be argued that this is the principal reason for the difference in earnings between men and women. In addition, we can expect the pay situation to change in the future, because more qualified women are beginning careers in medicine, law, business, scientific research, and engineering. 6. What jobs have typically been held by women? Jobs as doctors and lawyers. Jobs in service industries. Jobs in areas without sex discrimination. Jobs in areas where women are respected. 7. Which of the following is true according to the passage? The majority of people working in medical professions are male. There is still a difference between the earnings of men and women. The difference between men’s pay and women’s pay will become larger and larger. Women and men will exchange their jobs in most areas. 8. In the opinion of the writer, why do women still earn less money than men? Some professions are not suitable