雅思IELTS 9分听力18

18. Section 3. You will hear a dean at a university interviewing a candidate for a scholarship. Before you listen you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25. Now as you listen answer questions 21 to 25.
D: Good morning, Jessie. Thank you for meeting with me today.
C: It’s a pleasure to finally meet you dean Bathen. I am happy to be here.
D: So I understand that you’ve almost completed a bachelor of science at NQU.
C: Yes, that’s right. After the winter vacation is over I’ll go back for my final semester. I am majoring in psychology.
D: Interesting. Not many male students choose to major in psychology. What made you choose that?
C: Well, originally I was going to study education, a major in primary school teaching because I wanted to work with children, but then I thought that maybe I could achieve more, working with children one on one or in small groups. Also, teachers don’t get much time to deal with issues the time directly related to education, but which can have a huge impact on children’s school life.
D: Have you taken many elective subjects dealing specifically with child psychology?
C: I’ve taken a variety of electives. So that I have a well rounded knowledge of psychology including some subjects that focus on children such as developmental psychology. I am hoping that my master’s degree will give me the opportunity to focus my study and conduct some of my own research.
D: I see. What’s your current grade point average?
C: 6.75, and I expect to maintain it till my final semester.
D: That’s very impressive. It’s good to see that you’ve been able to maintain your focus throughout your degree. Have you got any ideas about the topic of your master’s thesis?
C: I was thinking of doing something related to childhood counseling. I haven’t thought it all the way through yet. I will wait until I have started my courses and talk to some of my lectures before making a final decision.
D: That sounds like a good idea. I see from your resume that you won the dean’s award for excellence last year.
C: Yes, that’s right. I hope to win another academic award this year.
D: Good for you. It’s good to have goals to help you to stay motivated. Judging by your record you have an excellent chance of achieving another award.
Before you listen to the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 26 to 30. Now as you listen answer questions 26 to 30.
D: So, Jessie. It sounds like you’ve been doing very well at NQU. Why do you want to attend east coast university on this scholarship?
C: Well, east coast university has a great reputation for undergraduate and post-graduate study, and consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the country. The main issue for me, of course, is the psychology department and east coast psychology department is well-known for its dedication to research.
D: Yes, we pride ourselves on being leaders in research. Jessie, do you have any work experiences related to the area you wish to study?
C: I’ve been involved in several programs devoted to helping children and adolescence. During my first year I did some part time work at the stead children center. In my first year I also started working at the kids counseling service and I am still working there. Last summer I was a counsel at PYC where I mainly worked with teenagers aged 13 to 16. I am still working with teenagers I used to speak. I’ve been there since I began studying in NQU.
D: Well, your application is certainly well rounded. You have a great academic record as well as relevant work experiences. Do you have any questions for me about the department of the university?
That is the end of section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to section 4 of your listening questioning paper.