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Uint5 II. Basic Listening Practice 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 fixed 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? 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 frustrating 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 miserable 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 crunch, 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 III. Listening In Task 1: How to Avoid Bankruptcy Manager: Adam! Have you any suggestions about how we can avoid bankruptcy? Adam: Downsizing would certainly reduce our operating costs. You know, make us lean and mean, the way you have to be in today’s market. Manager: Where do you suggest we start making these staff cuts? Adam: The logical place to start would be in administration. They usually overstaffed. Manager: That’s not going to go over very well with our employees. Some of them have been with the company for years. Ad