Listen again. In the boxes write the numbers of the speakers

a) think it is fun - 1, 5, 7
b) want to have unique or special knowledge - 5
c) like to create order out of chaos -3,6
d) enjoy intellectual challenge -2,5
e) want to have freedom to do what they like -1,7
f) want to uncover the mysteries of nature - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
g) feel thrilled when they learn new things - 1,2, 5, 7
h) like working for the benefit of society - 8 Tapescript (Ex. 2A, 2B)
Speaker One: Benjamin B. Katz, Professor of Physics Science is fun and exciting.
The thrill of discovery is unique. You uncover the mysteries of nature, perform
experiments or carry out calculations to learn how the world works. I became a scientist
in order to have the freedom to work on problems which interest me.
Speaker Two. William K. Huggard, Ph. D., Department of Cellular and Structural Biology
I decided to become a scientist because I enjoy learning new things, and I wanted a career
which always presented new opportunities for intellectual growth and development. I can safely
say that I am presented with new challenges and learning experiences every day. My choice
was also dictated by an unusually strong interest in the natural world and a desire to know
as much as possible about how things work.
Speaker Three. Merilyn Stewart, Ph. D., Medicine
The craving to understand the mysteries of the universe has been one of the most passionate
desires of mine since I was a toddler. I can still recall lying in my bed, staring at the ceiling, and
wondering why some people had crooked teeth while others didnt, the question How?" always
echoed in my thoughts. At school, science and mathematics quickly became my favourite
subjects. In my mind, they were the most logical and precise. The answers they provided
were based on fact, not human intuition. As I matured, I grew to enjoy the systemic mechanics
of the human body...
Speaker Four. James Whitmore, a college lecturer
I meet a lot of young people who havent thought much about a career as a scientist.
Some of them think they are not smart enough. Some think science is boring. In other
words, people believe a lot of myths like You have to be a genius (or a nerd) to become
a scientist. Nope. In general, people who become scientists arent any more or less brilliant
than people who become lawyers, nurses, company managers, journalists or any other kind
of professional. Scientists are just regular people who are curious about the world and life
and how they work.
Speaker Five. Chien Chang, a student in the School of Oceanography
I have chosen this career to be one of the few people in the world to know a lot about
a particular thing. In fact, everything becomes more interesting when you learn more
about it. ...and I like to use to my mind. Doing science is like doing a puzzle. You never get
bored. Isnt it a thrill...being able to find out exciting new things throughout your life?
Speaker Six. Susan Fcrctti, a graduate student at a Physics Department
I enjoy being able to put all the things I set* around me into one picture... finding connections a
nd patterns between separate natural events. I feel that each day I expand my understanding
of how nature works*. Perhaps others would like to know about it too...
Speaker Seven. Victoria Castro, a chemistry student
Why I do science? Because I just cannot stop asking questions. (My mom says I started
doing this at the age of two). Неге I get to learn something new everyday and do fun things
in the lab. Thats what attracts me most - being allowed to be curious about whatever you
want. ...and you never know where your research will lead you!
Speaker Eight. Fred Bowfort, a student in the School of Oceanography Here in this school
we study a lot of the major problems in the world today - global warming, the hole in the
ozone layer - and try to help work out solutions. ...I like to try to figure out ways to solve
some of the problems (like problems related to ocean pollution).
What do I like it for...for the opportunity to study important phenomena that may influence
life on Earth, and make important contributions to society.