the silver guitar and the long, black hair?
Mike: No, that’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit? Takeshi: I know him——he’s great!Let’s go! Mike: Ah, man !It’s sold out.
Mike: The one sitting down?Wearing the pink shirt?
Takeshi：No, The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. You know her,she lives in our building. She’s a journalist.She writes all the music reviews for The Village Voice.
Mike: Well,what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight.
Takeshi：Are you kidding? I can’t do that. I hardly know her!
Takeshi: Somehow. I got a ticket——and a date with ...Anna Markovich. Mike: You’re kidding me! That’s great.
第四单元：
City living The big job interview
Ms. Li: Hi, I'm Yvomme Li. Welcome. Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.
Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring
your resume?
Claudia: Yes. Here you are.
Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little about the job. We're looking
for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.
Claudia: I agree? that's important. I've worked in sales for years and have
tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I'm really good at that.
Ms. Li: That's great. So tell me a little about your experience with software
programs.
Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for
the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.
Ms. Li: Hmm? interesting, and your sales experience?
Claudia: I've been with my present company for 3 years and in my present
position since last year. In that time I've been named salesperson of the month 3 times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.
Ms. Li: Impressive?
Claudia: I'm also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it
really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.
Ms. Li: You've been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for
coming in. We’ll be in touch. Claudia: Thank you.
Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position. Mr. Howard: How did it go? Ms. Li: Very well.
Mr. Howard: Do you think she's right for the job?
Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience. Mr. Howard: OK. Let's offer her the job. Ms. Li: Great Tara: Hello?
Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.
Tara: She can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message? Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called. Tara: OK.
Claudia: Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobics class! Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called?
Yvonne?Yvonne something?
Claudia: Ah! 第五单元：
City Living “Furniture Showroom” — Take one
Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can't believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?
Mike: Don't worry about it. It's going to be great? especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.
Takeshi: Right? there, that should do it. Got your sign? Mike: Check!
Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? And rolling? OK?“Furniture Showroom” commercial— Take one.
Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I'm here to tell you why we're one of the most successful Furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you— our customers! And that's why I'm here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our lounges are covered in 100% genuine leather, and built with solid steel-frame
construction. Take a look at that— talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa? why it's one of the most comfortable sofas you'll ever lay your head on! It's true! See for yourself!
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