雅思劇場 雅思口語聽力絕佳素材 安娜職場記之3：危機

Here we are again at Tip Top Trading, where Anna's interview for a sales job has been suddenly interrupted. Office assistant Denise has entered the room, looking very worried. What's wrong? And will Anna have any suggestions that might help?

Denise:

I don't know what to do!

Paul:

So what's the matter Denise?

Denise:

You know the PowerPoint presentation?

Paul:

The one we've been preparing for the last two months?

Denise:

Yes.

Paul:

The one that's very, very important and that we need this afternoon?

Denise:

That one.

Paul:

Aha.

Denise:

We've lost everything!

Paul:

No!

Denise:

I had it on a USB stick, to transfer it, but the stick has vanished!

Narrator:

Right Anna, now is your chance to help them find solutions to the problem. You'll need phrases like:

Can I make a suggestion?

Why don't you...?

Have you tried...?

Maybe we could...?

How about...?

I have an idea!

Paul:

But don't you have it saved on your computer?

Denise:

No, it was taking up a lot of space, so I deleted it.

Paul:

So you have lost the only copy we have.

Denise:

Yes.

Narrator:

What idiots! I've never seen such a disorganised office. Go on, you'd better help them, Anna.

Anna:

Can I make a suggestion?

Paul:

Yes, please do!

Anna:

Why don't you try looking in your recycle bin? It might still be there.

Denise:

I did. It isn't.

Anna:

Have you tried asking your colleagues if they've seen the memory stick?

Denise:

I did. They haven't.

Anna:

How about looking through your rubbish bin to see if you threw it away by mistake?

Denise:

(getting shirty) I don't do silly things like that!

Paul:

All very sensible suggestions Anna, thank you.

Anna:

Maybe I could do a big office search for you...? I'm good at finding things.

Denise:

There are confidential documents in this office – non-staff are not allowed to see them.

Paul:

Now, now Denise. Why don't you drink up that nice tea?

Anna:

I have an idea! Did you ever email the presentation to anyone?

Paul:

Golly gosh, you did Denise! You emailed it to me to proof-read. It'll be in my inbox somewhere. Good thinking Anna!

Denise:

I was just about to suggest that myself actually.

Paul:

Problem solved. Thank you Anna!

Anna:

Pleasure.

Narrator:

Well done Anna!

Paul:

Right, now please leave us Denise. Anna and I will continue our interview. Would you like a biscuit Anna?

Anna:

Thank you. Oh, what's that?

Paul:

Oh golly gosh, the USB stick! It was mixed in with the plate of biscuits that Denise brought in.

Anna:

It's wet!

Paul:

Anna, we need someone who can think on her feet and who is a first-rate people person. Someone who sees solutions, not problems... someone like you! So if you want the job, it's yours!

Narrator:

Ah, now think carefully Anna – do you really want to work for these people? They seem a bit... disorganised.

Anna:

I would definitely like the job! Thank you!

Narrator:

So be it. Join us again next week for Anna's first day as a sales executive at Tip Top Trading.