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听力原文:Woman: Hey Dan. How did the appraisal go?
Man: Oh, it was pretty good thanks. Carol - she's my line manager - seemed to know me better than I knew myself, and she really helped me to identify strengths and weaknesses I didn't know I haD.I'd thought we were just going to talk about practical things, like what my prospects are for promotion, rather than my psychology!
Woman: Do you want a promotion? I thought you'd chosen to go down a grade when you took this joB.
Man: That's right. I used to manage a sales team. It meant working long hours, and it could be pretty difficult at times, though on the whole I enjoyed the challengE.But it kept me at a distance from customers and I wanted to go back to that. So here I am, a sales rep again. I'd be interested in promotion if it didn't stop me doing the fun parts of the joB.
Woman: How have people reacted to your taking a step down?
Man: Most of the people in my last company found it strange, but in fact a couple of them thought about changing to this company too, though it didn't come to anything. There seems to be a rumour going around that I'll be looking for something better soon, but actually I'm pretty happy herE.
Woman: You certainly seem to be good at the joB.
Man: To be honest, with all the new insurance products coming out it isn't easy to keep up with them all. I have to struggle to remember everything that's availablE.At least working with a computer comes fairly natural to me, so that saves timE.
Woman: I'm glad I don't have to deal with customers the way you do. I haven't got the patiencE.
Man: You certainly need that sometimes, when someone spends ages making up their mind, but I don't find it a problem. And I don't mind explaining complicated policies in simple language: it's quite a challengE.But there are some people I'd much rather avoiD.
Unfortunately in this job, you've got to make everyone feel you really enjoy their company.
Woman: Quite frankly, the less I have to do with them the better!
Man: I tell you what though - in my appraisal I suggested some changes to the way I work. I couldn't persuade Carol to let me work fewer evenings and more on Saturdays, but at least I won't have to come into the office every day: she's letting me work from home insteaD.And that'll mean I'll waste less time travelling, so I should be able to make more commission, which will be a relief, as the basic salary's so low.
Woman: Good for you.
Man: We also talked about an idea I have for increasing sales, which she'll put to the senior managers. The company's spending much more on advertising now, so the name's more recognisable, but I suspect it doesn't lead directly to more business. Now that sales reps are allowed to travel anywhere in the country, incentives should be offered to existing customers to introduce new ones. It's the personal contact that counts.
Woman: So with your management experience, you must be in good position to judge your own line manager. What do you think of her skills?
Man: She'll always make time to listen to anyone in the team who wants to talk to her, and that's a plus. On the other hand, I've never known her to be ready for a meeting, even when she's called it herself, which isn't a very good model for the department. And it's really left up to us to motivate ourselves.
Woman: Well, I'm pleased your interview seems to have gone well.
Note: Teacher, stop the recording here and time ten minutes. Remind students when there is one minute remaining.
•You will hear an insurance salesman, Dan, talking to a friend, Helen, about the appraisal interview he has just haD.
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听力原文:Anchor: Big news today, the Justice Department said they would ask the Federal judge to break up Microsoft. It was expected earlier this month when the judge in the government case against Microsoft ruled the company did break antitrust law by trying to use its monopoly in the market for computer operating systems to stifle competition. Here's our correspondent Martin White on today's development.Martin White, correspondent: I heard the government planned that Microsoft would have to come up with the details of this breakup itself, how to divide its people, its-property, its cash into two still very powerful pieces.To accomplish the breakup, Microsoft would have to sell of about half its assets to create two companies. One would control most of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. The other company would consist mostly of Windows operating system. But only one can keep the name of Microsoft. The other company would become completely independent.For the first 10 years, the two companies would not be allowed to recombinE.And Microsoft's top executives, including Bill Gates, could own stock of only one of them. The result, said Joel Klein, antitrust chief of the Justice Department, would be an exciting, and innovative set of new products with more choices and lower prices for America's consumers.17 of the 19 states that sued along with the government signed on to the plan, but two states, Ohio and Illinois, dissented, asking that Microsoft be left intact but ordered to change its anti-competitive behavior.For Microsoft, the breakup plan was not a surprisE.Today Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates promised a long court fight and predicted a victory. He said he didn't believe the courts would uphold these radical regulatory suggestions which would hurt consumers and undermine the high technology economy.Even if the court accepts the government's breakup plan. Microsoft would remain intact as it appeals, and that would take years. But government also asks the court to impose immediate restrictions on the company's business practice even as the court battle drags on.Anchor: Thanks very much, Martin White in Washington. So the government has won the first battle to prove that' Microsoft's size and power are problem. But it's not clear at all if breaking up the software colossal would make things any better for consumers. Here's our correspondent, Susan Kelley.Susan Kelley, correspondent: There's no consensus today that breaking up Microsoft would be good for consumers. For one thing, they could end up paying more for Microsoft products. Two companies mean two of everything, including two manufacturing operations.An industrial analyst: If you run two separate, distinct companies, you lose your economy of scalE.That's gonna increase cost for running the company that will ultimately be passed to consumer.Susan Kelley: There's also no agreement now on whether breaking up Microsoft would improve the quality of products available to consumers. Some said if Microsoft was forced to share its unique code that operates Windows, competitors would be able to make better products to go with Windows. What would it be, though, is a lot of companies deciding to write competitive products because they now think the playing field is level. Others claim that progress in bringing new products to market will slow if the Microsoft brain trust is split in two.An industrial analyst: There's a lot of cohesion that takes place by working as one solid entity rather than a separate distinct group of companies.Susan Kelley: As for competitors eager for a breakup, they will still find themselves facing formidable foes. Microsoft is by far the Number One company. If you split it in two, it will be the Number One and Number Two software companies in the worlD.Bottom line: Plenty of reasons to wonder if the government's proposal to breaA.Microsoft used computer systems to win competition.B.Microsoft was broken up earlier this month because of the rapid growing broadband market.C.Microsoft broke anti-trust law by using its monopoly in the market.
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SECTION A CONVERSATIONSDirections: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.听力原文:M: Oh, Janna, you're early! I'm happy you're here early today because I'd like to discuss your attendance for a moment.W: Gee, Dr. Livingston, I'm really sorry about missing yesterday.M: Actually, it's been several days. Counting today, we've only had 6 classes, yet you've already missed 4. You won't be able to pass if you're constantly absent.W: Sorry, I've been extremely busy.M: Well, I hope you're ready for today's exam.W: Today? I thought it was Monday!M: Read the syllabus, Janna; this is precisely what I'm talking about. You should either make an effort to attend, or you should consider withdrawing while it's still possiblE.W: What do you mean?M: Today's the final day you can withdraw and get a full refunD.W: Maybe I really shoulD.What do you suggest?M: I wish you could attend classes regularly; however, if you don't believe you're capable of this, then don't waste your money.W: Thanks, Dr. Livingston; I really appreciate your advicE.If it's okay, I suppose I'll go ahead and drop the class.M: It's entirely up to you, but that might be best if you don't think things are going to changE.What did the man want to discuss with the woman?A.Her absence from classes.B.Her homework.C.Her exam result.D.Her tuition feE.
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