Part II Listening and Speaking
A: Warming Up
Look at the pictures and work in pairs to discuss the following questions.
1. I can see a woman is leaping on a ladder and heading for a trophy. She is happy because it seems that the trophy is a symbol of success and it is rewarded to her.
2. The two men are helping each other on the ladder to success. It is good to do so because it’s important to help others in our life and work. Everyone may need help from others so that he can get out of trouble.
B: Vocabulary and Sentences
I. Listen to the following words and phrases and write down the Chinese meanings.
1. personnel system 人事制度
2. job advancement 职务晋升
3. pay raise 加薪
4. application procedure 申请程序
5. get nominated 获得提名
6. evaluation of employee 员工评价
7. candidate 候选人
8. desirable position 期望职位
9. potential 潜力；潜能
10. take challenges 接受挑战
11. company policy 公司政策
12. career planning and development 职业规划与发展
13. promotion from within 内部提升
14. external selection 外部选拔
15. wage hike 涨工资
II. Listen and complete the sentences with the right words.
1. I’d like to have a challenge in job advancement.
2. I’ve noticed there is a position available as a sales manager.
3. I think you’d be the perfect candidate for the position.
4. I am so happy to know that I can make some contribution to our company.
5. This title does not only give you a pay raise, but also increase responsibilities.
6. You definitely deserve it!
7. I expect to see you get nominated pretty soon.
8. We want to offer the promotion from within.
9. Tell me the details about all of them.
10. All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
III. Listen to the dialogues and choose the sentences you hear.
Script:
1. —What job did you have in mind?
—I’ve noticed there is a position available as a sales manager.
2. —I ’ve got the news of your promotion. Congratulations!
—Thanks. I am so happy to know that I can make some contribution to our company.
3. —Congratulations on your promotion. You definitely deserve it!
—Thank you for saying that, and I’d do my best in the future.
4. —How will you offer the promotion, external or internal?
—We want to offer the promotion from within.
5. —Congratulations on your promotion.
—All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
6. —I’d like to have a chance in job advancement.
—I see. What is your desirable position?
7. —Have you got anyone in your mind?
—I think you’d be the perfect candidate for the position.
8. —This title does not only give you a pay raise, but also increase responsibilities.
—OK. I’ll do every effort to do it well.
9. —I expect to see you get nominated pretty soon.
—Thank you. It’s so kind of you.
10. —Here are four candidates for the position.
—Tell me the details about all of them.
Keys:
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A
6. B 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. A
C: Process Viewing
Video Episode 1
Script:
（Cole wants to be promoted, and she is having a conversation with her manager Amy.）
Amy: Hi, Cole. What can I do for you?
Cole: If you have a few minutes, I’d like to talk with you about my future in this company.
Amy: Sure. Let me just grab your file. How long have you worked for us by now?
Cole: I’ve worked here as a sales assistant for about a year, and I’d like to have a chance in job advancement.
Amy: I see. What job do you have in mind?
Cole: Well, I’ve noticed there is a position available as a sales manager.
Amy: Do you have any experience in management?
Cole: Yes. In fact, if you look at my resume, you can see that I was a manager before I started this job.
Amy: Well, I think you’d be the perfect candidate for the position. According to the company policy,you’ll still have to go through the formal application procedures, so fill in this application form and
I’ll call you for an interview next week.
Cole: OK. Thanks for your support.
（柯尔想要升职，她正和她的经理艾米谈论此事。）
艾米：嗨，柯尔。我能为你效劳吗？
柯尔：如果您有时间的话，我想和您谈谈我在我们公司未来的工作。
艾米：好的。我找找你的档案。你来我们公司工作多久了？
柯尔：我作为销售助理已经一年了，想要能在工作上进步的机会。
艾米：我明白了。你想干什么工作呢？
柯尔：哦，我注意到了，咱们现在有一个销售经理的岗位空缺。
艾米：你有什么管理的经验吗？
柯尔：有的。事实上，如果您看看我的档案，就能看到我在干这份工作前就是一名经理。
艾米：哦，我觉得你是这个岗位的完美人选。根据公司政策，你还是得走正规的申请程序，填写这份表格，我下周给你打电话通知面试。
柯尔：好的，感谢您的支持。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. F 2. T 3. T
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the sentences you hear.
1. A 2. B
Video Episode 2
Script:
（Cole is typing on the computer and her manager Amy asks her to come to the manager’s office.）
Amy: Cole, I’d like to see you in my office for a minute.
Cole: Yes, madam. I’ll be there in just a moment.
Amy: Cole, you have done outstanding work in the past year. In view of your achievement, I believe you’re now an important part of our company. After comparing the abilities and qualifications of all the candidates, we have come to an agreement that you will be the new sales manager.
Cole: I am so happy to know that I can make some contribution to our company.
Amy: You deserve it!
Cole: Thank you, madam!
Amy: This title does not only give you a pay raise, but also increase responsibilities. Congratulations,and hope the best for you.
Cole: Thank you. I will do my best.
(柯尔正在电脑前打字，她的经理艾米让他去经理办公室。)
艾米：柯尔，到我办公室来一下。
柯尔：好的，女士。我马上来。
艾米：柯尔，过去一年来，你的工作非常出色。鉴于你的成就，我相信你现在就是我们公司重要的一员。在比较了所有候选人的能力和资历后，我们已经达成了一致意见：你将成为新的销售经理。
柯尔：很高兴能为公司做出更多的贡献。
艾米：这是你应得的!
柯尔：谢谢，女士。
艾米：这个头衔不仅给你加薪，而且还增加了责任。恭喜你，并希望你一切顺利。
柯尔：谢谢您，我会尽力的。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the missing words according to what you hear.
1. You have done outstanding work in the past year.
2. You deserve it!
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the correct answers.
1. A 2. B 3. C
Video Episode 3
Script:
（Cole has got a promotion and now she meets her colleague Jane.）
Jane: I am really glad to hear about your promotion. Congratulations!
Cole: Thank you, Jane. I am really surprised. I mean there are a lot of qualified people out there.
Jane: Sure, but the work you did is really good! You definitely deserve it!
Cole: Thanks a lot.
Jane: You are always responsible and careful.
Cole: Jane, I appreciate it very much. I expect to see you get nominated pretty soon, too. You’ve been doing some great work!
Jane: Thank you. I’ll try my best. And I am preparing to take a course in management. I hope I can get something out of it.
Cole: It definitely can be beneficial to your work. Come on！
Jane: Thank you. It’s so kind of you.
（柯尔刚刚获得了晋升，现在她碰见了同事简。）
简：听到你的晋升消息，我真是太高兴了。恭喜你！
柯尔：谢谢你，简。我真的没想到。我的意思是符合条件的大有人在。简：当然，但你完成的工作实在太棒了呀，这是你应得的！
柯尔：谢谢。
简：你总是有责任心，而且又细心。
柯尔：简，非常感谢，我也期待早日看到你获得晋升。你一直都在完成着那么棒的工作。
简：谢谢，我会尽力的。我正在准备参加管理方面的课程，希望能从中学有所获。
柯尔：课程当然会有益于你的工作，加油！
简：谢谢，你太好了。
Keys:
1. Watch the video episode and choose the possible sentences which have the same meanings as the sentences you hear.
1. A 2. A
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. The work Cole did is really good and Cole is always responsible and careful.
2. Yes, she has been doing some great work.
3. She is preparing to take a course in management. She hopes she can get something out of it.
Speaking
Omitted.
D: Situational Viewing
Video Episode 4
Script:
（ABC Electronics Company needs a new manager. The HR manager Mike is talking with Coco about it.）
Mike: Are you busy now?
Coco: I’m making a plan for next year. Is there anything you want me to do?
Mike: You know our company needs one more manager and we want to offer the promotion from within, do you have any idea?
Coco: Emm, let me think for a while. I get three names for it, and all of them have wonderful performance in my department.
Mike: That’s good. Tell me the details about all of them.
Coco: Tina is good at speaking, and John works very hard, but I think Lucy is the best because she has a lot of ideas for different conditions.
Mike: OK, show me something about her.
Coco: She is 24 years old and graduated from the US. She is very hard-working and everything is closely perfect without experience. But I think she is young, if she wants to learn, she can do better.So I think she has potential.
Mike: OK. I will think about your suggestion, and you can let her become the leader of group in your department first. If she still gets wonderful performance, I will consider letting her be manager.
Coco: I see. I will do it soon.
(ABC电子公司正需一名新的经理。人力资源部经理迈克正在和可可谈论此事。)
迈克：你现在忙吗？
可可：我正在做明年的计划。有什么需要我做的吗？
迈克：你知道咱们公司还缺一名经理，而且我们计划内部选拔，你有什么想法吗？
可可：让我想想。我有三个人选，他们在我的部门表现都很出色。
迈克：好的，详细说说看。
可可：缇娜擅长口头交际，约翰工作卖力，但我认为露西是最佳人选因为她在不同情境下总有很多点子。
迈克：好的，来说说她。
可可：她24岁，毕业于美国的学校。她虽然没有经验，但很努力，每件事都完成得近乎完美。但我认为她还年轻，如果她想学，她定能做得更好。所以，我认为她有潜力。
迈克：好的，我会考虑你的建议。你可以先让她在你的部门做领导试试。如果她仍然完成得出色，我会考虑让她做经理。
可可：明白，马上执行。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. F 2. T
II. Watch again and rearrange the following sentences in sequence of happening.
2—1—3
Video Episode 5
Script:
（Lucy has got a promotion and she meets her colleague Monica in the lift.）
Monica: I heard you had been promoted to department manager.
Lucy: That’s true. I got the news yesterday.
Monica: Congratulations, Lucy. Your hard work finally pays off. I am so happy for your promotion.
Lucy: Thanks. Without the support from you and other colleagues, I would not have made it.
Monica: I hope I could get promoted someday. Tell me about your experience, OK?
Lucy: Well, just saying that you want to get promoted is not enough. You need to write down your desirable position and an available plan for achieving that goal. Don’t be afraid of taking challenges.They might be opportunities and failing is not terrible. You will learn more from that. Sometimes, you need to fail to be successful.
Monica: How do you think if I volunteer for some work?
Lucy: I think it is a smart idea. Our boss always likes it when employees are active. Come on and you’ll be successful.
Monica: All thanks to your lucky words. I will try my best.
(露西刚获得了晋升，她在电梯里碰见了同事莫妮卡。)
莫妮卡：我听说你升为部门经理了。
露西：是的，我昨天得知的消息。
莫妮卡：恭喜你，露西。你的辛苦工作终于获得了回报。真为你的晋升高兴。
露西：谢谢，没有您及其他同事们的支持，我根本做不到的。
莫妮卡：我也希望某天能获得晋升。告诉我你的经验，好吗？
露西：哦，只是说你想晋升是不够的，你得把你想要的职位及可行的计划写下来。不要害怕接受挑战。挑战有可能是机遇，失败也不是什么糟糕的事情。你会从中学习到东西的。有时候，就是得失败后才能成功。
莫妮卡：你觉得我去做些志愿工作怎么样？
露西：我觉得是个明智的想法。我们老板总是喜欢员工们积极点。加油，你会成功的。
莫妮卡：感谢您的吉言，我会尽力的。
Keys:
I. Watch the video Episode and choose the correct answers.
1. A 2. B 3. A
II. Watch again and decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. F
Video Episode 6
Script:
（Lucy has been promoted to department manager. Her friend Lin is talking with her about it.）
Lin: Hey, Lucy. How did it go at that meeting yesterday? I know you were pretty anxious about it.
Lucy: Great! I have been promoted to department manager.
Lin: Congratulations!
Lucy: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
Lin: Great! So what are you responsible for?
Lucy: I’m going to manage the whole accounts department. Much busier and a lot more challenging than my old one. But I can handle it.
Lin: How are you getting along with the colleagues in your department?
Lucy: Not bad. I’m pretty sure we’ll get along well in the future.
Lin: I have faith in you. I’m sure you will be a good manager.
Lucy: Thanks for your encouragement.
Lin: So you must get higher pay than before.
Lucy: Yes, the company will also give me a prize.
Lin: That’s great! So …
Lucy: OK, I know what you mean. It’s my treat.
(露西刚被提升为经理，他的朋友琳正在和她谈论此事。)
琳：嗨，露西。昨天的会议怎么样了？我知道你很着急呢。
露西：很棒！我被提升为经理了。
琳：恭喜你！
露西：这都多亏了同事和领导们的努力。
琳：太棒了！你负责什么呢？
露西：我将管理整个财务部。比之前更忙也更有挑战性了。但我能应付得了。
琳：你和你们部门同事相处如何？
露西：还不错，我很肯定将来会相处得好
琳：我相信你。我确信你会是个好经理。
露西：谢谢的鼓励。
琳：那么，你的薪酬比之前高了。
露西：是的，公司还会给我奖励。
琳：太棒了！那么......
露西：好的，我知道你什么意思。我请客。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the correct answers.
1. C 2. A 3. C
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. According to Lucy, her promotion is thanks to the efforts of her superiors and colleagues.
2. Lin wants Lucy to treat her to celebrate Lucy’s promotion.
Speaking
Work in pairs to make up your dialogue with your partner according to the following situation.Suppose you are Mike and you have just been promoted to department manager. Your colleague Bob congratulates on you and asks for some suggestions from you. You share your ideas with him.
Reference:
Bob: Good morning, Mike. I heard you had been promoted to department manager. Congratulations
Mike: Thank you. It is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
Bob: Don’t be so modest. Your hard work finally pays off. I am so happy for your promotion. I hope I could get promoted someday. Tell me about your experience, OK?
Mike: Well, the first thing that you should do is to make a specific career plan.
Bob: What do you mean?
Mike: You should know what you want to be. Once you set your goal and know what qualities you should have to fit the job, you can go for it.
Bob: Yeah, I see. I should make some preparations for it, right?
Mike: Yes. And don’t be afraid of taking challenges. They might be opportunities and failing is not terrible. You will learn more from that. Sometimes, you need to fail to be successful.
Bob: That sounds reasonable.
Mike: It is important to tell your supervisor that you want to get promoted. You should let him know more about you and give you more chances.
Bob: OK. I’ll keep them in mind.
Mike: Get well along with your colleagues and learn from them.
Bob: Thank you for so much good advice. I am sure I can do better in the future.
Mike: I think so. You’ll be successful.
Bob: All thanks to your lucky words. I will try my best.