《说一口地道的美式英语》Speak English Like an American.docVIP

《说一口地道的美式英语》Speak English Like an American文库 Bob works as a manager in a furniture store. Peter, his boss, is not happy about sales. Bob’s new advertising campaign hasn’t helped. Peter decides to fire him. Peter: Bob, I hate to break the news, but our sales were down again last month. Bob: Down again, Peter? Peter: Yeah. These days, everybody’s shopping at our competition, Honest Abe’s Furniture Store. Bob: But everything in there costs an arm and a leg! Peter: That’s true. They do charge top dollar. Bob: And their salespeople are very strange. They really give me the creeps! Peter: Well, they must be doing something right over there. Meanwhile, we’re about to go belly-up. Bob: I’m sorry to hear that. I thought my new advertising campaign would save the day. Peter: Let’s face it: your advertising campaign was a real flop. Bob: Well then I’ll go back to the drawing board. Peter: It’s too late for that. You’re fired! Bob: What? You’re giving me the ax? Peter: Yes. I’ve already found a new manager. She’s as sharp as a tack. Bob: Can’t we even talk this over? After all, I’ve been working here for 10 years. Peter: There’s no point in arguing, Bob. I’ve already made up my mind. Bob: Oh well, at least I won’t have to put up with your nonsense anymore! Goodbye to you and goodbye to this dead-end job. Peter: Please leave before I lose my temper! Lesson 2 Bob Returns Home with Bad News Bob tells his wife Susan that lost he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business. Susan: What’s the matter, dear? Bob: Susan, I got canned today at work. Susan: But Bob, you were Peter’s right-hand man! Bob: Yes, and he stabbed me in the back. Susan: Keep your chin up. Maybe he’ll change his mind and take you back. Bob: When pigs fly! Once he makes up his mind, he never changes it. Besides, I took him off. Susan: Look on the bright side: you won’t have to set eyes on Peter ever again. Bob: Thank go