第六期 2007年12月真题 长对话(3/6)

Conversation One

M: Mary, I hope you are packed and ready to leave.

W: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.

M: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind.

[00:18.14]W: I know.I haven't lost it.I've packed it,but I can't remember which bag it's in.

M: Well, you'll have to find it at the airport. Come on! The taxi is waiting.

W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.

M: Yes, well, I had planned to, but I'll explain it later. You've got to be there in an hour.

W: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now.

M: Now you are taking just one case, is that right?

W: No, there is one in the hall as well.

M: Gosh! What a lot of stuff! You are taking enough for a month instead of a week.

W: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold.

M: It's never cold in Rome, certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.

W: Right, we are ready. We've got the bags, I'm sure there is no need to rush.

M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty!

W: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You are making me nervous!

M: Well, I want you to relax on holidays, but you can't relax yet.

W: OK. I promise not to relax,at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.

W: Oh! I'm fed up with my job.

M: Hey, there is a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.

W: Oh? What is it? What do they want?

M: Wait a minute. Ah, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.

W: The European Space Agency?

M: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.

W: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose.

Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience.

What else are they asking for?

M: Just that.A university degree and three or four years' experience as a translator in a professional environment.

They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind,

effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.

W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left.

By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now.

M: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience.

In addition to basic salary, there is a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.

W: Um, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid.

Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.