[originaltext]W: So,(8)why exactly does your job have a reputation for being st

W: So,(8)why exactly does your job have a reputation for being stressful?
M: (9)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.(10)I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I’ve had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a takeaway. To do something my brain would 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’s a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find that what I do is effective for me.
W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?
M: (11)I have considered leaving my job clue 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.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. What is the man’s job?
9. When would people feel stressed according to the man?
10. What would the man do to relax himself when he has had a bad day?
11. How does the man feel about his job?