Tags: EF Level 6

1.Vocabulary

clever 聪明的 - stupid 愚蠢的
reliable 可靠的
outgoing 外向的，友好的 - shy
honest 诚实的 - dishonest
disorganized 紊乱的 - disorganized
ambitious 雄心勃勃的 - unambitious

2.Sentences

She knows where everything is. She's very organized.
I'm very outgoing. I love to talk to new people.
Laura will work in Munich for three years. Laura将在慕尼黑工作三年
Can we expect better salaries?

a.谈论员工表现

In general, how's he doing?
Can you give me some details?
How long has she been on your team?
A: How could she improve?
B: Well, She's sometimes late to work. She could take an earlier train in the morning.
He's often disorganized, but he's working on it.
She's sometimes a bit shy in meetings, but she's getting better.
(使用表达 working on it 和 getting better，谈论正在进步的员工)
Well, he works hard and he works fast.

b.描述心理过程

A: I was wondering when we'll move to a new office.
B: As you know, we need to move pretty soon.
A: We expect big changes in the next months.
B: Got it.
People are worried about job cuts.
B: It doesn't surprise me.

c.询问许可

A: What can I tell people about the move?
B: It's best to be honest. It will happen very soon.
A: Should I tell the guys?
B: If I were you, I wouldn't say anything for now.

3. Dialogues

dialogue 1

A: How long has she been on your team?
B: She's been with us for six months, since the end of the year.
A: And how was she doing?
B: She's doing really well.
A: Can you give me some details? What kind of worker is she?
B: Well, she's very clever. And she works really hard.
A: Ok, glad to hear it. Anything else?
B: Yes - she's very outgoing
A: Great. And how could she improve?
B: Well, she's a little disorganized sometimes.
A: Really? Is that a big problem?
B: No, she's working on it. It's getting better.
A: So in general, she's doing well.
B: Yes. She's a good worker.
A: Thanks for your time.
B: No problem.

dialogue 2

Todd: So, I'm meeting with my team tomorrow, and I'm wondering what to say. Some people already know we're buying another computer company.
Joan: It doesn't surprise me. News travels fast.
Todd: Sally said that some employees are worried about losing their jobs.
Joan: Well, they shouldn't worry. The deal is final, and it'll be good for the company. Sales will increase, and there will be no job cuts.
Todd: That's good news. What can I tell Sally and Harry?
Joan: It's best to be honest. They probably know a lot already. You can confirm that we're buying Sunset Computers.
Todd: Okay.
Joan: If I were you, I'd tell them that we're going to be a stronger company and that they shouldn't worry. The outlook's good. We don't expect any job cuts.
Todd: Great.
Joan: But, Todd, you have to tell them this information is confidential(机密). It cannot leave the office.
Todd: Got it. Thanks, Joan.

dialogue3

A: Hey, What's up?
B: I was wondering what's happening with the new system.
A: Well, as you know. We need to update our system, It's becoming unreliable.
B: Everyone is saying the new one will be difficult to use.
A: It's doesn't surprise me. They can be a little lazy sometimes you know.
B: Right. But what can I tell the guys?
A: It's best to be honest. If I were you I'd tell them that it will be a little extra work but then your system will be more reliable than the old one.
B: But they are saying it will be a lot of extra work.
A: Tell them not to worry, after a few months, it will be much easier.
B: Got it. So when can we expect the new system?
A: The company says it's ready to come and install it next week.
B: Should I tell the guys that?
A: Sure, you can tell them.

EF Study Note:Describe employees