Uints IL. Basic listening practice 1. Script W: Why do some people stay in one job for life while others switch jobs from time to M: Some people want a fixed routine so that they dont 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? 2. 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 dismissa W: I'm sorry. I'lI try my best to get here earlier in the future. Perhaps I could work ater 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. Youve 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 Q What does the woman want? 5. Script W: Time, I hate to tell you this, but were 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 Q What is the mans Keys: 1. B2.D3. A4.C5.D1 Uint5 II. Basic Listening Practice 1. 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? 2. 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