Daily Dialogue 日常会话
The Office
Ruth: We're having a department meeting at 10 o'clock,OK?
Hannah: That's fine… I need to pick up some stationery,you know,a stapler,scissors and files.Who should I see about that?
Ruth: See Julie,the receptionist.She knows where all that stuff is kept.You might like a calendar for you desk.She can give you one,too.
Hannah: Thanks.I need to make a few photocopies.
Ruth: The photocopier is near my office.Come on,I'll show you where it is.
Hannah: Do you enjoy working in this office?
Ruth: Yes,I do.Everyone's really friendly.Sometimes,I wish I worked outdoors more,especially during the summer.
Hannah: What's usually discussed at the department? meetings?
Ruth: We usually tell each other where we are with various clients and potential clients.The boss assigns extra duties to people who she thinks can best deal with them.It's also a chance to put forward suggestions and ideas.Be sure to speak up if you have any.
Hannah: How many stationery should I prepare? Who will attend the meeting?
Ruth: Probably more than 20 people.They are accountant -Lulu,secretary -Nina,system analyst -Peter,stenographer -Mini and all salesmen.
Hannah: Wow,I don't have enough time to prepare.See you later,Ruth.By the way,thank you for your help.
Ruth: I hope everything will be OK.
办公室
露丝: 我们在10点有个部门会议,是吧?
汉娜: 好的,我需要准备一些办公用具,你知道的,有订书机,剪刀,文件夹。我要跟谁要这些?
露丝: 找朱丽去,我们的前台。她知道这些东西都在哪里。你也需要一个日历放到你的桌上。让她给你一个。
汉娜: 谢谢,我还需要复印一些东西。
露丝: 复印机就在我座位的旁边,来吧,我带你去。
汉娜: 你喜欢在办公室工作吗?
露丝: 是的,这里的同事都很友好。有些时候我也想在户外工作,特别是夏天。
汉娜: 一会儿开会我们要讨论什么?
露丝: 我们告诉彼此拥有的客户和潜在客户,然后领导就会根据能力分配客户。同时也是获得好的建议的机会,如果你有任何意见都要说出来。
汉娜: 我要准备多少套文具?谁会来参加?
露丝: 可能有20多个吧,会计师露露,秘书妮娜,系统分析员皮特,速记员米妮和全部的销售人员。
汉娜: 喔,我的时间不够了。一会儿见吧,露丝。谢谢你的帮忙。
露丝: 好的,我希望一切顺利。