英语专业四级听力周计划：对话理解真题1

W: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?

M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you.Trading in financial markets combines both.

W: How do you relax in the evening?

M:I very rarely do anything work-related, so it's easy to escape the markets.I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day.I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away.To do something my brain will regard as creative.

W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?

M: I don't think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress.I generally find out what I do is effective for me.

W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?

M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors.However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing, and if used the right way, it can actually be a positive thing.

W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?

M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty.I enjoy a mental challenge.Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second.How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short, medium and long-term trading performance and success.