# Economic lecture discussion - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 3） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2019.11.2Asia - 题目数：8 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/3282bcdd-c7b7-4a93-a0e9-2f9147da21b0（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,300 Three. You will hear two students, Alice and Tim, talking about the lectures they have had recently. First, you have some time to look at questions twenty-one to twenty-five. 00:00:21,820 Now listen carefully and answer questions twenty-one to twenty-five. 00:00:45,949 Tim, the lectures we've been attending recently have been very informative. I love the diversity of the information we're learning. It gives a broad overall picture of the subject. 00:00:56,460 True, Alice, and it's useful to have a mentor help us get the most out of our studies. I admit I wasn't particularly confident before starting this course. I felt my skills were not at the level required to succeed. 00:01:09,700 I felt the same way, but with help from Mr. Jarvis, I'm growing in self-confidence and ability every day. I'm grateful he has the time to spend one-on-one with the students. 00:01:19,540 Yeah, I improved a lot. 00:01:21,320 I would like him to be able to give us more information on other subjects. However, he does give a very narrow view of economics. 00:01:28,260 And I would like some advice on how to prepare for our seminars. I'm never sure what to expect. 00:01:33,600 I'm focusing on passing my exams at the moment. Mr. Jarvis has been coaching me in this respect. He saw I was worried and offered to help. 00:01:41,520 I'm grateful for his help in this respect too. 00:01:44,480 I'll think about what to study next year once I pass. 00:01:47,840 I'm not sure what I should do with my life. I can't see myself pursuing a career in economics. 00:01:53,650 You have many skills that could be useful in several different fields. You've talked with the tutor about it previously, haven't you? 00:02:01,040 Not regarding my career. I did discuss with him some options for next semester, which course I might choose. He had some great advice. 00:02:09,759 He suggested that I should continue studying in this field for now. I wonder if he might help me with the experiments I need to conduct. I should ask him. 00:02:18,300 Great idea. How do you feel about the essays we've been required to write? 00:02:22,580 I thought it can be difficult, and it is actually, but I'm just able to deal with it. There are so many assignments to complete. If they were any harder, I don't think I could manage. 00:02:32,380 I feel the same way. I was talking with John yesterday, and he believes the level of difficulty for our assignments could be higher, that they are too basic for him. 00:02:41,720 I'm happy for him. I think this subject poses many challenges, though. 00:02:45,880 Why do you say that? Your mathematical skills are very high. I heard you aced all your exams throughout high school. 00:02:52,560 At first, the subject didn't pique my interest. I've had no previous experience in economics, so this is all new ground for me. 00:03:02,540 Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at questions twenty-six to thirty. 00:03:20,140 Now listen and answer questions twenty-six to thirty. 00:03:38,860 Well, you seem to be succeeding despite your misgivings. My one concern is that we don't have the opportunity to put the theory we learn into any practical use. We learn many formulas and strategies, but with no practical application, it feels like we are wasting our time. 00:03:54,680 I don't agree. I feel that the project we worked on last month was very practical. We had the chance to test our skills and ascertain the areas we need to improve. 00:04:04,220 I will say that this course is giving us many opportunities to expand our networks, which will be of benefit when we have graduated and are seeking employment. 00:04:12,460 Yes. I've had the opportunity to meet many successful economists and businessmen and hear how they rose to their positions through hard work and dedication. This has been of great value. Do you feel we have had enough opportunities to experience what it is like to work in a large organization? 00:04:28,500 At first, I believed that to be the case. Now I'm not so sure. 00:04:32,880 I think we've been given ample opportunities, first through the work placement program and then by means of the excursions we've taken to some of the most prominent financial institutions in the country. I feel, though, that through the course we haven't put enough emphasis on communication. 00:04:47,720 Communication is vital in the workplace, especially in an environment where one mistake can have serious consequences. But I believe we've been taught the necessary skills. Our lecture yesterday covered this topic thoroughly. 00:05:00,630 You mentioned you may not continue with economics. Is it perhaps because you believe we haven't been shown the career possibilities in this field? 00:05:08,180 No. Our classes with Miss Hathaway have been beneficial in showing the possibilities. It seems the teachers here would like us all to continue in our study. They take every opportunity to assist us in identifying what specific career to pursue. 00:05:22,200 I agree. They have made it very clear what our options are, which I'm thankful for. 00:05:29,360 That is the end of part three. You now have thirty seconds to check your answers. ## 题目与答案 ### 21-23. 21-23 Which THREE kinds of help did both Tim and Alice get from their mentor? 21-23 Which THREE kinds of help did both Tim and Alice get from their mentor? - building up confidence - preparation for exams - preparation for seminars - course selection - information about the subjects - advice about future career **答案**：building up confidence,preparation for exams,course selection 原文定位：I admit I wasn’t particularly confident before starting this course;I felt the same way, but with help from Mr. Jarvis, I’m growing in self-confidence and ability every day;Jarvis has been coaching me in this respect;I’m grateful for his help in this respect too;I would like some advice on how to prepare for our seminars ### 24. 24 What do they think about the essay writing? 24 What do they think about the essay writing? - It's easier than expected. - It's as difficult as they have expected. - It's harder than expected. **答案**：It's harder than expected. 原文定位：I thought it can be difficult, and it is actually;I feel the same way;I think this subject poses many challenges, though 同义替换：「harder」↔「poses many challenges」；「expected」↔「thought」 ### 25. 25 Why does Alice think it is difficult to learn economics? 25 Why does Alice think it is difficult to learn economics? - because it's her first time to learn economics - because she is not good at numbers - because she is not interested in it **答案**：because it's her first time to learn economics 原文定位：At first, the subject didn't pique my interest. I've had no previous experience in economics, so this is all new ground for me 同义替换：「difficult」↔「poses many challenges」；「first time to learn」↔「no previous experience in」 ### 26. put theory into practice put theory into practice - only Alice - only Tim - both Alice and Tim **答案**：only Alice 原文定位：My one concern is that we don’t have the opportunity to put the theory we learn into any practical use;I don’t agree. I feel that the project we worked on last month was very practical ### 27. have networking opportunity have networking opportunity - only Alice - only Tim - both Alice and Tim **答案**：both Alice and Tim 原文定位：this course is giving us many opportunities to expand our networks;Yes. I’ve had the opportunity to meet many successful economists and businessmen 同义替换：「have networking opportunity」↔「expand our networks」 ### 28. have experience of working in large organizations have experience of working in large organizations - only Alice - only Tim - both Alice and Tim **答案**：only Alice 原文定位：At first, I believed that to be the case. Now I’m not so sure;I think we’ve been given ample opportunities, first through the work placement program and then by means of the excursions ### 29. have communication skills have communication skills - only Alice - only Tim - both Alice and Tim **答案**：only Tim 原文定位：I feel, though, that through the course we haven’t put enough emphasis on communication;But I believe we’ve been taught the necessary skills. Our lecture yesterday covered this topic thoroughly ### 30. identify a career plan identify a career plan - only Alice - only Tim - both Alice and Tim **答案**：only Alice 原文定位：They take every opportunity to assist us in identifying what specific career to pursue;I agree. They have made it very clear what our options are, which I'm thankful for --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。