Task 2: Before the cutback Script Barbara: Ive really got to think about my future. Youve heard of the cutbacks the managements making, right? Alan: Oh, yes. Ive heard it. But you havent anything to be concerned about. Barbara: Around here you never...
VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Problems of Joblessness Script Joblessness can lead to a series of problem, and it is not easy to solve them. First of all, being without a job often means lacking social contract wit h fellow employees, and...
V. Lets Talk Script Kathy: Well, now that everybody I here, lets call the meeting to order. Today we have to discuss the operation of our software development department. Were all aware that nowadays market competition is becoming more intense than e...
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MODEL3 Im the one youve been looking for. Script Helen: So, Bill, tell me about your last job. What kinds of work did you do? Bill: Market investigation, sales promotion, after-sale services, risk analysis, investment planning to name just a few. Hel...
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MODEL2 We have to let you go. Script Helen: Tom, the reason I called you into my office is your work. Tom: Really? Helen: The truth is ..Im not satisfied with your job performance. Tom: Are you sure I havent been doing a good job? Helen: Tom, youve b...
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IV. Speaking Out MODEL 1 Were going to miss you. Susan: Excuse me, Helen, do you have a minute to talk? Helen: That question always carries some weight, Sue. Whats up? Susan: Well, uhHere goesMy university wants me to go back to update the university...
Task3: Layoffs can be predicted. Script In some cases companies inform their employees in advance that layoffs are coming. In other cases, they come without warning: You arrive on time for work on a Friday, but you are told not to come next week. Ouc...