【一起听英语】人均收入
人均收入有多少，你拖后腿了吗
Feifei: Welcome to another episode 1 of 6 Minute English with me Feifei.
Neil: And me Neil.
Feifei: We’re talking about pay and what people earn today and Neil have
you brought a salary fact to get us started?
Neil: I have! The United Nations International Labour Organisation 2 or the
ILO has been looking at earnings 3 around the world, and they’ve
worked out the average person’s monthly 4 salary. So, how much do
you think it is?
Feifei: How much does the average person earn? What, in dollars?
Neil: Yep, US dollars. Per month.
Feifei: Hmm… I’d say, hmmm, about $5,000 a month.
Neil: $5,000 a month, are you sure?
Feifei: Yes, am I right?
Neil: Well, Feifei you’re absolutely wrong, I’m pleased to say. According
to the ILO, the average worker earns $1,480 a month.
Feifei: Wow, I was a bit generous there…
Neil: Yes, very out of character!
Feifei: Hmmm, that is a lot less than I was expecting… there’ll be a lot of
people asking for pay rises then?
Neil: I suppose there will! Are you going to be one of them?
Feifei: You know me Neil…
Neil: Yes I do. Do you feel a role-play coming on?
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Feifei: Do you know what - I think I do!
Neil: Can I be the boss?
Feifei: No, I think it’s actually my turn to be the boss.
Neil: Every time, every time… so, you are the boss?
Feifei: I am the boss! I don’t remember being the boss. Anyway let’s get
on with the role-play: I’m the boss and you’re asking me for a pay
rise. Ready?
Neil: Ready!
Role-play
Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really
believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very
successful and I just think I should be rewarded.
Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well, let me think about it and get back to you.
Neil: OK, thank you.
Feifei: Ooooh, you’re very persuasive 6 Neil!
Neil: Haha! It’s all in the technique.
Feifei: Let’s ask Business Betty to tell us more. Are you there Betty?
Neil / FF: It’s Business Betty!
Neil: Ah Betty, wonderful to see you. Looking fantastic as ever, you’ve
been on holiday?
BB: Thank you Neil. Yeah, lovely, Costa Brava, very nice.
Neil: With a destination like that, I am sure you earn a lot more than
$1,480 a month, don’t you?
BB: Neil, Neil, Neil, you should really know that in British culture, it’s
terribly impolite to ask people how much they earn.
Neil: Sorry Betty, yes, you’re quite right. I shouldn’t ask you that. But
can I ask you to tell us how to ask for a pay rise?
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BB: You most certainly can Neil. There are a few things to remember
when you’re asking for a pay rise. First, make sure it’s a good time
to ask.
Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
BB: Next, use verbs like ‘think’, ‘feel’ and ‘believe’. And use adverbs like
‘really’ for added emphasis 7.
Neil: I think I should have a pay rise. I really believe that I’ve grown in
the job.
BB: Give reasons why you should get a pay rise:
Neil: I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility lately. My last project was
very successful.
BB: Be clear about what you want:
Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
BB: And always, always be polite.
Neil: OK, thank you, please. Thank you, please, please.
BB: So to sum up: if you’re asking for a pay rise, make sure it’s a good
time, use phrases like ‘I really think’, give your reasons, say what
you want and be polite! Anything else I can do for you?
Neil: No Betty. You’ve done more than enough already, thanks Betty.
BB: Then I’ll be on my way. Goodbye!
Neil / FF: Bye!
Neil: Full of good advice our Betty!
Neil: Let’s do the role-play again shall we?
Feifei: Shall we?
Role-play
Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
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Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really
believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very
successful and I just think that should be rewarded.
Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well I’ll think about it and get back to you.
Neil: OK, thank you.
Neil: Only 5%, that’s not much to ask, is it? Maybe I should have gone
for 10%?
Feifei: Neil, we’ve finished the role-play.
Neil: 15%? Final offer.
Feifei: It’s done. No, I can’t give you a pay rise Neil, I am not your boss
really. I’ll buy you a drink after work instead. Is that OK?
Feifei: No, a drink - a pint 9 of beer. Right, I think that brings us to the end
of today’s programme. Neil?
Neil: Yes that’s all. Good luck to you at home if you’re asking for a pay
rise anytime soon and join us again for more 6 Minute English.
Neil / FF: Bye!
- The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
- This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。
- The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
- His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。
- That old man lives on the earnings of his daughter.那个老人靠他女儿的收入维持生活。
- Last year there was a 20% decrease in his earnings.去年他的收入减少了20%。
- The rent on his apartment was his biggest monthly expense.他的房租是每个月最大的开支。
- The monthly rent is $15,inclusive of light and water.每月租金15美元，包括水电费在内。
- The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation. 这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
- The inflation did the corporation up. 通货膨胀使这个公司破产了。
- His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力。
- The evidence was not really persuasive enough.证据并不是太有说服力。
- The emphasis has shifted markedly in recent years.最近几年重点已经明显改变了。
- Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.将会特别强调口语训练。
- There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
- They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。