[originaltext]W: Hi, Jack. What are you doing?M: Hi, Mary. (8) I’m filling out

W: Hi, Jack. What are you doing?
M: Hi, Mary. (8) I’m filling out a job application.
W: Are you finished with school already?
M: No. I have one more semester, but it would be great to have a job lined up.
W: Good for you. What particular field do you plan to enter?
M: Well, I am considering a job related to my major. (9) You know, I don’t want the four-year college life to be futile.
W: Definitely. Is it hard for you to find a job that deals with sociology?
M: Well, sociology covers a wide range. I’d rather narrow it down to something in the non-profit organizations. You know, I spent my internship at a company which deals with agriculture, food, and nutrition. I have learned a lot from my precious experience.
W: What have you learned in particular?
M: The NGO I worked in has a long history of community involvement. Supported by a foundation, we were involved in a vast number of non-profit programs that focused on the improvement of nutrition for children of the minority groups. (10) I learned to understand the needs of some poor people from the inside out. And I also learned to communicate with them effectively.
W: Sounds fruitful. But how did you handle your conflict with your study and your work?
M: Well. That year was hell for me! The schedule was extremely tight for me. However, I managed. And I’d say that I’d rather enjoy a stressful life which motivates you to be a better man. W: I am glad to hear that. One more question; How do you handle your failure?
M: Well. (11) None of us is perfect. I’m sure everyone deserves a second chance to correct his mistakes.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. What is the man doing at the beginning of this conversation?
9. Why does the man want to find a job related to his major?
10. What has the man learned from his internship?
11. How does the man view failure?