L5-U3-P1-1 Listening : Seeking a Change

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Seeking a Change

Sam Malone has been working at Ace Express for the past 6 years.

Ace is a shipping company based in Hong Kong.

It ships dangerous chemicals 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.

What happened to Sam last year? -He was promoted to Vice President.

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.

What kind of company is Ace? - It's a shipping company.

Sam is well respected within the company, and he likes his co-workers.

However, he wants to take on new challenges and is looking for a change.

If he stays at Ace, he doesn't see any chance of another promotion.

He is also beginning to worry about the company's future.

He thinks there is a high probability that the company will be acquired.

If that happens, he may lose his job.

Why is he beginning to worry about the company's future? -He thinks it may be acquired.

He thinks there is a high probability that the company will be acquired.

Why does he want to find a new job? -He is looking for a change.

If the company is acquired by another company, he may lose his job.

Last month he started looking for a new job.

According to his research, about 40% of jobs are 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 friends and acquaintances are in the shipping business, but some have moved into other industries.

He also checked out several companies on the Internet and updated his resume.

What kind of information does a resume include? - It summarizes your experience and skills.

According to Sam's research, about 40% of jobs are found through acquaintances.So the first thing he did was to contact his closest friends.

Ace is a shipping company based in Hong Kong.

Last year Sam was promoted to Vice President.

Along with the promotion, he was given a beautiful office.

If the company is acquired by another company, he may lose his job.

He thinks there is a high probability that the company will be acquired.

Many of his friends and acquaintances are in the shipping business, but some have moved into other industries.

How are many jobs found? -through friends and acquaintances

He says he is an acquaintance of mine, but I don’t remember him.

L5-U3-P1-2 Listening : Preparing for an Interview

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Preparing for an Interview

This morning Sam got a message from a company based in Japan.

It's a medical supply company that wants to expand its business in China.

They have a small office in Hong Kong and will be conducting interviews next week.

Sam is interested in learning more about the company, so he replied to their message and set up an interview.

Even if it doesn't work out, it will be a learning experience for him.

What's going to happen next week? -He is going to be interviewed.

Sam is interested in learning more about the company, so he replied to their message and set up an interview.

What kind of company has contacted him? -It's a medical supply company.

In planning for the 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 he 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 he was last interviewed, so he needs to be prepared to answer some questions about himself.

For example, he needs to be able to explain what's on his resume, including his strengths and skills.

What does body language include? - It includes such things as his handshake and how he sits in his chair.

It has been years since he was last interviewed, so he needs to be prepared to answer some questions about himself. For example, he needs to be able to explain what's on his resume, including his strengths and skills.

He needs to know as much as he can about the company, including its history.

It's a medical supply company that wants to expand its business in China.

It has been years since he was last interviewed, so he needs to be prepared to answer some questions about himself.

Sam is interested in learning more about the company, so he replied to their message and set up an interview.

What has Sam done to prepare for the interview? -He has made some notes.

His body language includes such things as his handshake and how he sits in his chair.

It’s important that he wear the appropriate clothes to the interview.

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 focused and keep his comments short.

Throughout the interview he should observe their facial expressions and make eye contact.

It's going to be important to listen carefully to what they say, and keep things as relaxed as possible.

To give a good impression means ...to get them feel comfortable with him.

Throughout the interview he should observe their facial expressions and make eye contact.

What can give a bad first impression? -Talking too much.

During the interview he should observe their expressions and body language.

To give a good impression means to get them to feel like he is someone they can work with.

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.

Why might he find that their company isn't right for him? -The job may not meet his expectations.

For example, he should be careful not to talk too much.

He may find that their company isn't right for him.

Even if they want to hire him, the job may not be what he is looking for.

To give a good impression means to get them to feel like he is someone they can work with.

In any interview situation, it's important to look right and behave appropriately.

What are both sides concern with? -making the right choice

The job may not meet his expectations.

Even if they want to hire him, the job may not be what he is looking for.

Throughout the interview he should observe their expressions to see how they are responding.

L5-U3-P1-3 Vocabulary : Attitudes

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Attitudes

Relaxed: to be calm and 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's exhausted and difficult to be around.

They tried to relax on their vacation, but they were both busy on their cell phones most of the time.

If she doesn't find time to relax she's going to damage her health.

It used to be that people could relax at home, but now they are still working, even in bed.

Arrogant: to have an exaggerated sense of one's importance or abilities, the opposite of modest.

I wasn't impressed by her arrogant attitude.

Sometimes the rich and powerful can be very arrogant and greedy.

I think her arrogance is just an act to hide her lack of confidence.

Everyone was happy to seem him make a fool of himself because he's usually so arrogant.

Prejudiced: to have negative feelings 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 religious differences.

He dislikes her, so his opinions about the quality of her work are prejudiced against her.

I think he has a prejudice against strong women, so he refuses to work for a woman manager.

We can't trust their research because their data is obvisously prejudiced in their favor.

Neutral: to be without prejudice and not take sides.

We expect the judge at the trial to be neutral and allow both sides to present their evidence to the jury.

The referees in a match need to be neutral so that the game is fair.

I don't want to get involved in the argument and would profer to remain neutral.

It isn't easy to stay neutral because my boss wants me to reject the new policy.

The talks between the two countries are being held in a neutral location.

Proper or appropriate: the way it is supposed to be.

That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.

When he came to the interview he wasn't dressed properly, so he made a bad impression.

I expect you to act appropriately and whatever you do, don't drink too much.

He tried to act cool, but his behavior was inappropriate in that culture and with those people.

He hasn't relaxed for a long time, so he's exhausted and difficult to be around.

As a company we don't allow prejudice of any kind, including race or religious differences.

That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.

That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.

I wasn't impressed by her arrogant attitude.

If she doesn't find time to relax she's going to damage her health.

They tried to relax on their vacation, but they were both busy on their cell phones most of the time.

He dislikes her, so his opinions about the quality of her work are prejudiced against her.

He didn't realize that that kind of language wasn't appropriate and made him look foolish.

The way it is supposed to be ——appropriate.

To not show favor of to either side in a dispute ——neutral.

To make unfair judgement ——prejudiced.

If you want others to dislike you, you should be arrogant.

She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss.

She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside.

That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.

I expect you to act appropriately and whatever you do, don't drink too much!

She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside.

She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss.

It used to be that people could relax at home, but now they are still working, even in bed.

I think he has a prejudice against strong women, so he refuses to work for a woman manager.

L5-U3-P1-4 Vocabulary : Analysis Words

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Analysis Words

Acquaintance: somebody known or met before.

I'm contacting several of my acquaintances, to see if they know of any job opportunities.

I don't know him well, but he is an acquaintance of mine from a long time ago.

He says he is an acquaintance of yours, so I'd like you to tell me if you know him.

He says he's an acquaintance of mine, but I don't remember him.

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.

The manager thinks appearance is import so wants everyone to dress appropriately.

We could tell from his appearance that he wasn't feeling well.

Consequence: an outcome or result.

Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.

One consequence of his drinking has been the poor quality of his work.

He will have to deal with the consequences of his rude behavior.

We are all suffering from the consequences of his reckless investments.

I'm not sure he understands the consequences of his arrogant attitude.

Factor: something that affects or influence the end result.

One factor that needs to be considered is his arrogant personality.

Her health is one factor we can’t afford to ignore.

Her beauty wasn't a factor in his decision to hire her, or was it?

An important factor in their decision not to invest was the lack of good leadership.

Exception: to be unique or treated differently.

Everyone has to be in the office before 9:00 with the exception of the sales department.

I'm sorry, but I can't make an exception and allow you to bring your dog to the office.

Without exception, I'd like to congratulate everyone for their outstanding work.

Without exception, I expect everyone to work through the weekend.

There will be no exceptions to the rules that all employees must treat each other with respect.

Somebody known or met before ——acquaintance.

He dresses well because he cares about his appearance.

Something that affects or influence the end result ——factor.

To be an exception means ...to be treated differently than others.

I'm contacting several of my acquaintances, to see if they know of any job opportunities.

Many forms of life ...will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.

Everyone has to be in the office before 9:00 with the exception of the sales department.

I don't know him well, but he is an acquaintance of mine from a long time ago.

Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.

Her health is one factor we can’t afford to ignore.

I'm sorry, but I can't make an exception and allow you to bring your dog to the office.

We are all  suffering from the consequences of his reckless investments.

L5-U3-P1-5 Dialogue : Getting into College

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Getting into College

W: Guess what, I've got some news.

M: Oh, you mean about Jack?

W: Yes, have you heard?

M: Yes, Eliza messaged me a few minutes ago.   

W: Isn't it wonderful? He's been accepted to Stanford!

What was in the message? - It was about Jack getting into Stanford.

 She was excited when she got the news.

What was her reaction to the news? - She is excited.

Isn't it wonderful? He's been accepted to Stanford!

The message was about Jack getting in to Stanford.

M: Really? That's not what I heard.

W: Oh, what have you heard?

M: I heard he didn't get in.

W: So it was just a rumor.

W: If that's what you heard, it isn't true. He really wanted to get in, but from what I've heard he's just on their waiting list.

He really wanted to get in, but from what I've heard he's just on their waiting list.

If that's what you heard, it isn't true.

He got the news about Jack in a message from Eliza.

What wasn't true? -The rumor that he was accepted wasn't true.

I heard he didn't get in.

He really wanted to get in, but from what I've heard he's just on their waiting list.

It was just a rumor that he was accepted.

W: Oh, then there's still a chance that he'll get in.

M: I guess so. But even if he gets in, how is he going to pay for it? It's very expensive and his family isn't wealthy.

W: Well, he can always get a student loan, or maybe he'll get a scholarship. 

What's one way he could pay the costs? - get a student loan.

Oh, then there's still a chance that he'll get in.

One way to pay would be so get a student loan and work part-time.

His family would like to pay, but they aren't wealthy enough to pay the high costs.

Why can't his family pay for his education? -They aren't wealthy enough.

But even if he gets in, how is he going to pay for it?

Even if he gets in he still needs to find a way to pay the tuition and other costs.

M: If he gets a loan, it'll be for a lot of money. He would be taking on a lot of debt.

W: Still, a degree from Stanford is worth a lot, and I've heard they have a lot of money for scholarships.

M: I wonder what he'll do? If he gets in, I hope he gets a scholarship.

She thinks a degree from Stanford is worth a lot of money.

I wonder what he'll do?

It's difficult to get a scholarship.

Still, a degree from Stanford is worth a lot, and I've heard they have a lot of money for scholarships.

Why is there a chance that he can get a scholarship? -The university has a lot of scholarship money.

If he gets a loan, he'll be taking on a lot of debt.

She thinks a degree from Stanford is worth a lot money.

There is a lot of sholarship money.

He has a chance for a scholarship because the University has a lot of scholarship money.

W: What will he do if he doesn't get into Stanford? What are his other choices?

M: The only other school I've heard him mention is Cambridge, in England.

W: Oh, well that's not a bad choice.

M: What about you? Have you heard anything?

W: Me? I'll tell you if you promise not to tell anyone, OK?

M: Sure, if it's a secret, you can trust me.

W: I've been accepted into MIT on a full scholarship.

What other school does Jack mentioned? -He has also mentioned Cambridge.

(1) What about you? Have you heard anything?
(2) Me? I'll tell you if you promise not to tell anyone, OK?
(3) Sure, if it's a secret, you can trust me. |
(4) I've been accepted into MIT on a full scholarship.

What are his other choices?

In this case, she's being sarcastic, so she thinks it's a great choice.

When she says Cambridge isn't a bad choice, she means?

- It's a great choice.

The only other school I've heard him mention is Cambridge, in England.

What about you? Have you heard anything?

The only other school I've heard him mention is Cambridge, in England.

M: MIT? You're joking, right?

W: No, I'm serious.

M: Why haven't you told anyone?

W: I don't know. I think I'll wait until everyone else has heard from their choices. I really didn't expect to get in.

M: Yeah, especially with a full scholarship. Some people will be jealous when they hear about it. But we all know you are smart, so it's something you should be proud of.

W: Thanks, I'm really excited.

How did he react to hear that she had been acceped by MIT? -He thought she was joking.

I think I'll wait until everyone else has heard from their choices. 

He think some people will be jealous when they hear the news.

He thought she was serious.

But we all know you are smart, so it's something you should be proud of.

How does he think some people will react when they hear about her being acceped to MIT? -Some people will be jealous.

But we all know you are smart, so it's something you should be proud of.

MIT? You're joking, right?

He thought it was just a rumor.

Some people will be jealous when they hear about it.