新视野大学英语视听说教程 4 Unit 5-1

（单词翻译）

Uint5
II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
W: Why do some people stay in one job for life while others switch jobs from time to time?
M: Some people want a fixed¹ routine so that they don’t have to adapt tot new circumstances over and over again, while others think variety is the spice of life.
Q: According to the dialog, why do some people stick to one job for life?
2. Script
M: Kathleen, you’ve been late for work so many times lately that I have to warn you that any repetition will result in your dismissal.
W: I’m sorry. I’ll try my best to get here earlier in the future. Perhaps I could work later to make up the time I’ve lost.
Q: What does the woman say?
3. Script
M: Mr. Brown, my time here has been frustrating² for me. I have a better opportunity with another firm, and I’m taking it.
W: We won’t be sorry to see you leave, Richard. You’ve done your best to make everyone here as miserable³ as you are.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s leaving?
4. Script
W: Mr. Armes, I wanted to tell you in person that at the end of this month I’ll be leaving the company.
M: Well, Sylvia, we are certainly going to miss you here, but I wish you the best of luck.
Q: What does the woman want?
5. Script
W: Time, I hate to tell you this, but we’re caught in a budget crunch⁴, and we must lay you off. I’m sorry.
M: I understand. I’ve enjoyed my time here, and I’m confident I can find something else.
Q: What is the man’s response?

Keys: 1.B2.D3. A 4.C 5.D