Conversation 1

Mark: Look, there’s a careers fair [职业招聘会] on at the Examination Schools. Do you want to go? 

Janet: What happens in a careers fair? 

Mark: There are lots of different companies and they give you information about careers ... advice, that kind of thing.

Janet: OK, I’ll come. You coming, Kate?

Kate: Yeah, sure. But I’ve already decided on my career. 

Mark: We know. You’re going to be a brilliant lawyer. 

Kate: That’s the plan – I’m off to a law firm soon as I get my degree. 

Janet: You’re so lucky. I wish I knew what I wanted to do. 

Kate: Didn’t you say something about teaching? 

Janet: Yes, I’m thinking about it. I’m quite attracted to teaching. But I’m not really sure yet. 

Kate: Well, you’ve got lots of time. What about you, Mark? What are your plans? 

Mark: I’m going to row for England. 

Kate: Seriously?

Mark: No. Problem is, I think if you want to be successful, you’ve got to plan ahead – starting at the age of 12. 

Janet: So we’re not doing very well. 

Mark: No.

Kate: So?

Mark: Well ... I’m thinking of going into business management. It’s a possibility. 

Janet: Really?

Mark: Yes.

Kate: Hey, let’s go to the Careers Fair. It might give you some ideas. 

Janet: It was very interesting, wasn’t it? You were having a long conversation with that man from the law firm.

Kate: Yes. They said there’s a possibility of a job placement [实习工作] as an intern[实习生] over the summer. They’re going to let me know about it. 

Janet: Fantastic! 

Answers: 

Conversation 1

1. Example Answers:

1 A careers fair is a place where people can get information about job opportunities.
2 We know Mark is very competitive and lively (acting / boat racing) and has been studying PPE, so the world of business might suit him, where he can be busy meeting people and setting up new schemes.

3 Janet is quieter, but seems very clever – possibly she will teach at a higher level.
4 Kate is friendly and sociable – perhaps she will be interested in one of the service industries.

5 (guess) Kate.

2. Answers:

1 Kate’s plan is to go off to a law firm as soon as she gets her degree. 2 You have to plan ahead to be successful.
3 It might give them ideas.
4 Kate was having a long conversation with a man from a law firm.

5 The man said she could get a job placement as an intern over the summer.