4 Yo Converse in her offic 3. The other woman says she could talk to the girl about it Transcript Man: You look a bit worried, Monica. Is anything wrong? Man: Sure? You re not really looking your normal cheerful self today Woman: Well, to tell you the truth, Ive just been given the sack Man: My goodness! I. you poor thing! Oh dear me! Woman: Well, it's my own fault really. I lost my temper with the boss and told him to go to hell But now l,'m not sure what to d Man: Well, if I were you, I'd start looking through the situations vacant columes in the Woman: But don t you think I'll find it difficult to get another job? Man: Not for a person with your experience and qualifications. No, no, you'll have no Woman: But might it not be a good idea to move to another city? Man: True. Have you, er, every thought of starting up your own business? I woman: Deborah, I'd appreciate your advice on a problem Ive got woman: Certainly, Marilyn, lets hear it /woman: Well, you know Im Mr Burlington's personal secretary I woman: Well, he's asked me to have dinner with him. must be the third time he's asked in the past month. what should I do? s married. isnt he? /woman: Yes, he is. And he's got three small children, as well woman:Well, if I were you, I'd just ring his wife up and tell her 1woman: Really? d woman: There's nothing he'll be able to do. is there? He'll be so shocked 1woman: That sounds a great idea! Thanks, I'll try it /woman: What ought I to do about the girl I share an office with? woman:Why? What's the matter? I woman: You see, she's constantly coming late. I have to make excuses for her not being in the office when people ring up. And I also have to make up stories to hide the fact from woman:Oh. I I woman: I mean, I like her. And we actually get on very well together. But it's got so bad that5 4. Yes. Conversation 3 1. Colleagues. 2. One woman wonders what she should do about the constant lateness of the girl in her office. 3. The other woman says she could talk to the girl about it. 4. Yes. Transcript Conversation 1 Man: You look a bit worried, Monica. Is anything wrong? Woman: No, not really Man: Sure? You’re not really looking your normal cheerful self today. Woman: Well, to tell you the truth, I’ve just been given the sack. Man: My goodness! I … you poor thing! Oh dear me! Woman: Well, it’s my own fault really. I lost my temper with the boss and told him to go to hell. But now I’m not sure what to do. Man: Well, if I were you, I’d start looking through the situations vacant columes in the newspaper. Woman: But don’t you think I’ll find it difficult to get another job? Man: Not for a person with your experience and qualifications. No, no, you’ll have no problems. Woman: But might it not be a good idea to move to another city? Man: True. Have you, er, every thought of starting up your own business? Conversation 2 1 st woman: Deborah, I’d appreciate your advice on a problem I’ve got. 2 nd woman: Certainly, Marilyn, let’s hear it. 1 st woman: Well, you know I’m Mr Burlington’s personal secretary? 2 nd woman: Yes. 1 st woman: Well, he’s asked me to have dinner with him. Must be the third time he’s asked in the past month. What should I do? 2 nd woman: He’s married, isn’t he? 1 st woman: Yes, he is. And he’s got three small children, as well. 2 nd woman: Well, if I were you, I’d just ring his wife up and tell her. 1 st woman: Really? 2 nd woman: There’s nothing he’ll be able to do, is there? He’ll be so shocked. 1 st woman: That sounds a great idea! Thanks, I’ll try it. Conversation 3 1 st woman: What ought I to do about the girl I share an office with? 2 nd woman: Why? What’s the matter? 1 st woman: You see, she’s constantly coming late. I have to make excuses for her not being in the office when people ring up. And I also have to make up stories to hide the fact from her boss. 2 nd woman: Oh, I see. 1 st woman: I mean, I like her. And we actually get on very well together. But it’s got so bad that