公务员口语13
Retirement 1 and Resignation 2
Dialogue 1
-The office is having a retirement party for Walter Wright next week.
-Has he worked here a long time?
-Well.I have been here for 15 years and he was here when I came.Walter will have plenty of money when he retires.Money will not be a problem.He has his pension from here at work,he and his wife will both have their social security retirement and he had a good savings 3 program as well.
-I don't think Walter's wife ever worked outside the home.Does she still qualify 4 for social security?
-Wives have the option of taking their own retirement from social security or ,as in the case of Walter's wife,they just get a certain percentage of their husband's retirement.
-I know of people who have retirement from several different sources.Paul Haley was in the Navy for 20 years and so qualified 5 for a retirement income there.
-Does he have income from any other sources?
-He tought school long enough to qualify for a retirement there and then he was elected to public office and served for several years and is now getting a retirement income there as well.
-I'm afraid my retirement income is not going to be very good.I haven't planned very well for the future.But I guess it's never late.I had better do something about it.
Dialogue 2
-James,could you step into my office?I need to talk to you.
-Sure.I'll be there as soon as I finish this job.
-I don't mean in ten minutes or a half hour.I mean right now!
-OK,what's the problem?
-I'm afraid you're the problem,James.
-What do you mean?
-We're going to have to let you go,James.
-Why?I'm the hardest-working person here.
-Well,you do seem to keep busy,but your work does not meet the quality that we require from our employees.Additionally,you don't work well with the other employees.
-Well,some of those other guys are not the kind of people I'd choose for my friends,but if it's that important to you,I'll make a point of getting along with them.
-I'm afraid it's too late for that.We are downsizing our work-force and you will be the first to leave.
-I don't think that's fair.
-We can give you the option of resigning rather than being terminated 6.If you resign,that will look better on your resume 7 when you apply for another job.However,you would then not be eligible 8 for unemployment benefits.
-Boy,that's a tough choice.I'll have to think about that for a while.
-All right,but let me know before the end of the day because you won't be coming back here tomorrow.
Dialogue 3
-Mr.Hughes,I would like to give you a notice that I will be leaving the company,effective the first of the next month.
-Brent,I'm very sorry to hear that.
-I don't want you to think I haven't apprecciated working for you,because I have.You have been a very good employer.
-Then why are you leaving?
-I've been offered a job with higher pay that also gives me the oportunity of moving up.
-If you had talked to me first,we could have given you a raise.
-You have been very good to me.Mr.Hughes,and I thought you might try to change my mind if I had spoken to you.Besides this new job is more in my field of interest and training.It's something I've always wanted.
-I guess all I can say then is,good luck!I wish the best for you.If you ever need a letter of recommendation,I would be happy to write one for you.
Dialogue 4
-Brian,may I have a word with you?
-Of course,Linda.What can I do for you?
-This is difficult for me,because you and I have worked together for ages but I've accepted a position at another company.
-Linda!I wasn't even aware that you'd been scouting 9 around.May I ask you why?
-I want to make it clear that my decision is no reflection on Angel.I've learned a lot here,and I appreciate the opportunity I've been given here.
-Is it what I've done,or haven't done?This news really surprises me.
-Brian,you've really been great to me,and I'm thankful that you've taken me under your wing and taught me so much.
-I must admit that I'm still confused.If there's nothing wrong here.Why are
you leaving?
-Well,I feel I've grown professionally as much as I can,and I need some new changes.
-I see.Were there any other reasons?
-To be hoest,the chances for advancement 10 are good,and the money waas just too good to turn down.
-Linda,you know how much I value your work.Why didn't you come to me earlier so we could talk about it?We might have had a chance to top the other offer!
-I'm sorry,Brian.
-I suppose it's too late to make any sort of counter offer.
-I'm afraid so,The offer came out of the blue,and I had to make a choice immediately.It was the chance of a lifetime,and I really felt I couldn't
turn it down.
-Well,I'm sad to see you go,Linda.But I do wish you all the best in your new career.
-Thanks ,Brian.Your understanding and support mean a lot to me.I won't be leaving right away.This is my two week's notice.
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
- He handed in his resignation right after the cabinet meeting.内阁会议一开完，他就提出了辞呈。
- They asked for his resignation with one voice.他们一致要求他辞职。
- I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
- By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。
- I won't qualify until next year.我明年才具备资格。
- You must qualify yourself for the post.你必须使自己具备担任这一工作的资格。
- He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
- We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。
- The agreement between us is terminated forthwith. 我们之间的协议立即终止。
- His contract was abruptly terminated. 他的合同意外地终止了。
- We'll stop now and resume at two o 'clock.我们现在停下来，到两点再干。
- My resume shows that I have the right qualifications for the job.我的简历表明我正符合这项工作的条件。
- He is an eligible young man.他是一个合格的年轻人。
- Helen married an eligible bachelor.海伦嫁给了一个中意的单身汉。
- I have people scouting the hills already. 我已经让人搜过那些山了。
- Perhaps also from the Gospel it passed into the tradition of scouting. 也许又从《福音书》传入守望的传统。 来自演讲部分
- His new contribution to the advancement of physiology was well appreciated.他对生理学发展的新贡献获得高度赞赏。
- The aim of a university should be the advancement of learning.大学的目标应是促进学术。