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Chapter 1 Track01 P4 Gloria: Good afternoon Mr. Carson. Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me. Mr. Carson: I always make time for my best workers, Gloria. Please have a seat. What can I do for you today? Gloria: Well, as you know, I have been working here for about fifteen years now. I really like this company, my job is interesting, and the working conditions are generally pretty good. Mr. Carson: Im glad you feel that way. Whatever we can do to make our workers happy is important to us. Gloria: Well, now that you mentioned it, there is one thing that would make my life a little easier. Mr. Carson: Yes? Gloria: I havent had a raise in more than four years. And with inflation, its really getting tough to make ends meet. Mr. Carson: Four years you say? Hmm. Gloria: Yes. And in that time, I have had at least three performance reviews that have all been excellent. You say Im doing a great job here, and I think my good work should be rewarded. Track02 P5 Example: I am outraged. I have been to three different departments and each time Ive been told that I had to go elsewhere. I am not moving from this line until I get this registration problem solved. EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following speakers, and then circle the words that you feel might be true about them. 1. Oh, man, I knew he was going to spring one on us today. I had to work last night and didnt have time to hit the books. Now, Ive blown it. 2. Im sorry. You finish? I can take away? More to drink? Thank you. 3. Excuse me, I was wondering if I could get my money back. You see, I had to drop this class last week because of a work conflict, so I wont be needing it this semester. It was new when I got it, and I havent put any marks inside. 4. Leslie: So then Alice said, What do you mean he has a baby? And Fred said, Hes got two kids; hes been married for five years! Well,