Monday
DIALOGUE
"On the Job"
(Hsieh is in a meeting with her boss)
John: It's good to see you. Take a seat, Hsieh.
Hsieh: (Sitting down) Thank you, sir.
John: Hsieh, please call me John.
Hsieh: OK... John.
John: Well, Mr. John... Ha! Just kidding. Hsieh, I want to talk to you about your future.
John: You have done a great job at your position and as a result I want to offer you a promotion.
Hsieh: (Coughing) Huh...Huh.. Umm...
John: Are you alright?
Hsieh: Yes. Umm. I'm just surprised.
John: (Pouring water into a glass) Here, have some water.
John: From now on you are the Chief Supervisor.
Hsieh: (Taking the water) But Diana is the Chief Supervisor...
John: Right. You'll work at our branch office in Neihu.
Hsieh: I see. Neihu... (Drinks some water)
John: I hope that's not a problem.
VOCABULARY
position (n.)
She was promoted to the position of Sales Manager.
result (n.)
It is the result of her hard work.
Chief (n.)
My department Chief is really nice.
FAST PHRASE
from now on
I'm going to exercise more from now on.