【正文】 Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, I’m not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?2. ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at 11o’ clock. M: Yes, he left a message for you saying he’s terribly sorry but he’s stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a seat and he’ll be here as soon as possible. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You don’t happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. I’m not going to hang around for much longer, I can’t assure you.Q: Why is the man unhappy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a selfmade millionaire, and I’m honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, we’re considering you for the new office manager’s position. We’ve been very pleased with your work.M: Thank you very much. I’ve always enjoyed working here, and I would wele an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 3. A III. Listening InTask 1: You’re fired!Joan: Come in, e in. Have a seat. Ah…uh…I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl: Yes, ma’am. But I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about. Joan: You’re fired. That’s what I’m talking about.Carl: I find that surprising, Miss Jackson. After all, I sold twentyfive percent more of our products than any other salesperson.Joan: Look, I’m not here to argue. You’re fired. Understand?Carl: I understand perfectly. I just wonder what’s going to happen to the contract I’ve been arranging. It would be a shame to lose it。 it could mean a lot of our pany. And I’m the only one who knows the details.Joan: No one is indispensable. Just clear out your desk, and that’s the end of it. Do I make myself clear, Mr. Westlake?Carl: Crystal clear—apart from one small detail.Joan: And what, pray tell, is that detail?Carl: I’m not Mr. Westlake. I’m Carl Smith.Joan: Well then, that’s a different kettle of fish, Mr. Smith. I know you’ve bee n working late almost every night and ing in on Saturdays to get work done. The pany is very happy with your progress.Carl: That’s good to know. I was beginning to think that I wasn’t appreciated.Joan: You’re doing well. We have approved your first salary increase.Carl: That’s great! Thank you! I’ll certainly try to live up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1. Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2. What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3. What mistake did the woman make?4. What do you know about the man’s work performance?5. What does the man finally get?Keys: 1C Task 2: Don’t be a lonerScriptLillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the pany for five years, and you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secret of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the golden rule of real estate is location, location, location, the golden rule of work is relationships, relationships, relationships. Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their o