失业英语对话-Collecting Unemployment Benefits(3)

A: How do I know if I qualify¹ for unemployment benefits?
B: Are you working fewer hours than you used to work?
A: I got laid off.
B: You usually qualify if you got laid off or are working a lot fewer hours.
A: Do all jobs provide unemployment?
B: Most jobs provide unemployment, but some don’t.
A: Do you think that my job pays unemployment?
B: You can call your unemployment office, and they can check for you.
A: Will I be able to collect a lot of money on unemployment?
B: There is a formula² to determine the amount based on how much you earned. They will let you know when you file your claim.

 

1 qualify   

vt.取得资格，有资格，限定，描述；vi.取得资格，有资格

参考例句：

• I won't qualify until next year.我明年才具备资格。
• You must qualify yourself for the post.你必须使自己具备担任这一工作的资格。

2 formula   

n.公式；配方，外方；规则，一定的做法

参考例句：

• His father is acting on his formula.他的父亲总是按他的原则办事。
• Here are some applications of Taylor's formula.下面举例说明泰乐定理的应用。