Tags: EF Level 6

1.Vocabulary

• clever 聪明的 - stupid 愚蠢的
• reliable 可靠的
• outgoing 外向的，友好的 - shy
• honest 诚实的 - dishonest
• disorganized 紊乱的 - disorganized
• ambitious 雄心勃勃的 - unambitious

2.Sentences

• She knows where everything is. She's very organized.
• I'm very outgoing. I love to talk to new people.
• Laura will work in Munich for three years. Laura将在慕尼黑工作三年
• Can we expect better salaries?

a.谈论员工表现

• In general, how's he doing?
• Can you give me some details?
• How long has she been on your team?
• A: How could she improve?
  B: Well, She's sometimes late to work. She could take an earlier train in the morning.
• He's often disorganized, but he's working on it.
• She's sometimes a bit shy in meetings, but she's getting better.
  (使用表达 working on it 和 getting better，谈论正在进步的员工)
• Well, he works hard and he works fast.

b.描述心理过程

• A: I was wondering when we'll move to a new office.
  B: As you know, we need to move pretty soon.
• A: We expect big changes in the next months.
  B: Got it.
• People are worried about job cuts.
  B: It doesn't surprise me.

c.询问许可

• A: What can I tell people about the move?
  B: It's best to be honest. It will happen very soon.
• A: Should I tell the guys?
  B: If I were you, I wouldn't say anything for now.

3. Dialogues

dialogue 1

A: How long has she been on your team?
B: She's been with us for six months, since the end of the year.
A: And how was she doing?
B: She's doing really well.
A: Can you give me some details? What kind of worker is she?
B: Well, she's very clever. And she works really hard.
A: Ok, glad to hear it. Anything else?
B: Yes - she's very outgoing
A: Great. And how could she improve?
B: Well, she's a little disorganized sometimes.
A: Really? Is that a big problem?
B: No, she's working on it. It's getting better.
A: So in general, she's doing well.
B: Yes. She's a good worker.
A: Thanks for your time.
B: No problem.

dialogue 2

Todd: So, I'm meeting with my team tomorrow, and I'm wondering what to say. Some people already know we're buying another computer company.
Joan: It doesn't surprise me. News travels fast.
Todd: Sally said that some employees are worried about losing their jobs.
Joan: Well, they shouldn't worry. The deal is final, and it'll be good for the company. Sales will increase, and there will be no job cuts.
Todd: That's good news. What can I tell Sally and Harry?
Joan: It's best to be honest. They probably know a lot already. You can confirm that we're buying Sunset Computers.
Todd: Okay.
Joan: If I were you, I'd tell them that we're going to be a stronger company and that they shouldn't worry. The outlook's good. We don't expect any job cuts.
Todd: Great.
Joan: But, Todd, you have to tell them this information is confidential(机密). It cannot leave the office.
Todd: Got it. Thanks, Joan.

dialogue3

A: Hey, What's up?
B: I was wondering what's happening with the new system.
A: Well, as you know. We need to update our system, It's becoming unreliable.
B: Everyone is saying the new one will be difficult to use.
A: It's doesn't surprise me. They can be a little lazy sometimes you know.
B: Right. But what can I tell the guys?
A: It's best to be honest. If I were you I'd tell them that it will be a little extra work but then your system will be more reliable than the old one.
B: But they are saying it will be a lot of extra work.
A: Tell them not to worry, after a few months, it will be much easier.
B: Got it. So when can we expect the new system?
A: The company says it's ready to come and install it next week.
B: Should I tell the guys that?
A: Sure, you can tell them.