L5 Unit 3-1 Listening
Samalone has been working at the Ace Express for the past 6 years. Ace is shipping company based in Hong Kong. It ships the dangerous chemical to all parts of the world. Last year, Sam was promoted to Vice president. Along with the promotion, he was given a beautiful office. He was also given a 20% raise in salary. Sam is well-respected within the company and he likes the co-workers. However, he wants to take on a new challenge and is looking for a change. If he stays at Ace, he doesn’t see any change of another promotion. He is also beginning to worry about the company’s future. He thinks that there is highprobability that the company will be acquired. If that happens, he may lose his job. Last month, he started looking for a new job. According to his research, about 40% of job were found through acquaintances. So the first thing he did was to contact his closest friends. He let them know that he was looking for something new. Many of his friend acquaintances in a shipping businesses, many of other are in other industries. He also checked out several companies on the internet and updated his resume.
This morning, Sam got a message from a company based in Japan. It’s a medical supply company that wants to expand its business to China. They have a small office in Hong Kong and will be conducting interview next week. Sam is interested in learning more about the company, so he repliedto their message and set upan interview. Even if it doesn’t work out, it would be a learning experience for him. In planning forthe interview, Sam has made some notes about what to do at an interview. First, he needs to be well-prepared. He needs to know as much as we can about the company, including its
history. He also needs to know how to present himself, including his appearance and body language. It has been years since his was last interviewed, so he needs to prepare to answer some questions about himself. For example, he needs to be able to explain what’s on his resume, including his strength and skills. In any interview situation, it’s important to look right and behave appropriately. He doesn’t want to give a bad first impression. For example, he should be careful not to talk too much. That means he should stay focus and keeps his comment short. Throughout the interview, he should observe the facial expression and make eye contact. It’s going to be important to listen carefully to what they say and keep things as relaxed as possible. He needs to remind himself that he is also interviewing them. He may find that their company isn’t right for him. Therefore, he should be ready to ask them questions, especially about their expectations. In an interview like this, both sides have the same concern. They don’t want to make the wrong choice.
Even if they want to hire him, the job may not be what he is looking for.
L5 Unit 3-1 vocabulary
Relaxed, to be calm and at peace, not anxious or tense. She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss. He hasn’t relaxed for a long time so he was exhausted and difficult to be around.
Arrogant, to have exaggerated the sense of one’s importance or abilities, the opposite of modest. I wasn’t impressed by her arrogant attitude. Sometime the rich and powerful can be very arrogant and greedy.
Prejudiced, to have negative feeling towards something without good reason or experience. She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside. As a company, we don’t allow prejudice of any kind, including race or religion differences. Neutral, to be without prejudice and not take sides. We expect the judge of the trial to be neutral, and allow both sides to represent their evidence to the jury. The refugees in amatch need to be neutral, so that the game is fair.
Proper or appropriate, the way we are supposed to be. That kind of language isn’t appropriate in the situation because it doesn’t show respect. When he came to the interview, he was dress properly, so he made a bad impression.
Acquaintance, somebody know or met before. I’m contacting several of my acquaintances, to see if they know any of the job opportunities. I don’t know him well, but he is acquaintance of mine for a long time ago.
Appearance, how something looks, what something looks like. He could improve his appearance by buying some new clothes. He doesn’t care about his appearance, so he
doesn’t make a good impression.
Consequence, an outcome or results. Many forms of lives will become extinct as a consequence of global warming. One consequence of his drinking has been the poor quality of his work.
Factor, something that affects or influences the end results. One factor that he needs be considered is his arrogant personality. Her health is one factor we can’t afford to ignore. Exception, to be unique or treated differently. Everyone has to be in the office before 9 o’clock, with the exception of the sales department. I’m sorry but I can’t make an exception and allow you bring your dog to the office.
People are worried because her arrogance is leading her to take many risks The talks between the 2 countries are being held in a neutral location. If she doesn’t find time to relax, she’s going to damage her health.
L5 Unit 3-1 dialogue
Guess what, I’ve got some news. Oh, you mean about Jack? Yes, have you heard?
Yes, Elisa messaged me a few minutes ago. Isn’t it wonderful? He’s been accepted to Stanford. Really? That’s not what I heard. Oh, what have you heard? I heard he didn’t get in. So it was just a rumor.
If that is what you heard, it isn’t true. He really wanted to get in but from what I heard, he’s just on the waiting list.
Oh, then there is still a chance that he will get in.
I guess so. But even if he gets it, how is he going to pay for it. it’s very expensive and his family isn’t wealthy.
Well, he can always get a student loan or maybe he’ll can get a scholarship. If he gets a loan, it will be for a lot of money. He will be taking on a lot of debt.
Still, adegree from Stanford is worth a lot and I’ve heard that they had a lot of money for scholarships.
I wonder what he’ll do. If he gets in, I hope he gets a scholarship. What really do if he doesn’t get into Stanford. What are his other choices? The only other school I’ve heard him mention is Cambridge in England.