时间:2018-12-18 作者:英语课 分类:2013年ESL之商务英语


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Working Overseas


Danielle: I’m so excited! I just got my new posting overseas. I can’t wait to live abroad and work as an expat. 


Angus: I remember my first overseas assignment. It was interesting, but the adjustment took some time. 


Danielle: I won’t have any problems. I already have my work permit and vaccinations 1, and I speak the language fairly well. And remember, I don’t have any family to relocate. 


Angus: I didn’t think I’d have any problems either, but when I got to McQuillanland, I was in culture shock. 


Danielle: I’m ready for the differences in the cost of living. I’ll be getting a housing allowance, which will offset 2 the increase in living expenses. 


Angus: I wasn’t thinking so much about the expense of living abroad. I was referring to a different pace of life and the many cultural differences that affect every facet 3 of life. 


Danielle: That’s what I’m looking forward to. It’ll all be so exciting. 


Angus: I’m glad you’re in euphoria right now, but be prepared for some bumps in the road. 


Danielle: No problem. To me, smooth sailing would be boring! 


 


Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 



1 vaccinations
n.种痘,接种( vaccination的名词复数 );牛痘疤
  • Vaccinations ensure one against diseases. 接种疫苗可以预防疾病。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's. 在医生那儿候诊时,我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传。 来自《简明英汉词典》
2 offset
n.分支,补偿;v.抵消,补偿
  • Their wage increases would be offset by higher prices.他们增加的工资会被物价上涨所抵消。
  • He put up his prices to offset the increased cost of materials.他提高了售价以补偿材料成本的增加。
3 facet
n.(问题等的)一个方面;(多面体的)面
  • He has perfected himself in every facet of his job.他已使自己对工作的各个方面都得心应手。
  • Every facet of college life is fascinating.大学生活的每个方面都令人兴奋。
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