现代大学英语听力三Unit11-15.doc

Task 8 In many countries the status of women has improved considerably over the last 50 years. Although there are still relatively few women in senoir business positions, many women pursue their career in much the same way that men do. In the UK, men’s behaviour torwards women has had to change. For example , men must be carefull when they talk about a woman’s appearrance; some women may find a complimentary remark sexist. Many women prefer not to be referred to as “ladies”; they prefer the more neutral “women”. Many women are naturally sensitive about typically male joker. There are areas of social interaction where men now feel uncertain how to behave. Twenty years ago men would always open doors for women; nowdays some women might find this action patronizing. UNIT 11 Task 1 Edmund: What advice would you give a young person leaving school or university? So the aim is to have five— Bruce: oh that is right. Five. Edmund: Five things, five bits of advice that you would give. Would you like to—? Bruce: Yeah, okay, I’ll read mine out and see how many of them you have. “Pay carefull attention to dress”—appearrance you know, generally speakiny at the interview. I think that is very important. Elizabeth: Yeah, I’ve got that as my number one as well. Edmund: Yes. Yes. I hadn’t put that one, but I do agree with you. But I think there’s also—“You need to be yourself.” Bruce: Yes. You mean natural, rather than putting on some sort of an act. Edmund: Yes. Yes. Bruce: I’d certainly agree with that. Edmund: It’s be very difficult to go through your working life living up to the image that you gave at your interview, if it isn’t you. Bruce: Yeah. Yeah. Elizabeth: Right. Bruce: Yes. “Have a clear idea of the”—if it’s a university one—“have a clear idea of the subjects you wish to take and then of your possible career.” And if it’s a job interview, “Show that you are interested in the company itself before you actually get to the interview.” Edmund: Yes, find out a little about