研究生英语听说教程 take on listening2 Track 001

good afternoon,Mr Calroson.thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me.

I always make time for my best works¹ ,Clorial,please have a seat!what can I do for you today?

well,as you know,I've been working here for about 15 years now , I really like this company.my job is interesting and working conditions are generally pretty good.

I'm glad you feel that way.whatever we can do that make our's workers happy is important to us .

Well,now that you mention it ,there is one thing that make my life a little easier.

Yes?

I haven't had a raise for more than four years and with in fletion it is really getting tough to make a meat.

Four years you say?

Yes,and in that time ,I have had at least three performances with you that I've always been excellent .you said I'm doing a great jod here and I think my good work should be rewarded².

1 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

2 rewarded   

v.酬谢，奖赏( reward的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage. 保险公司同意赔偿损失，他的坚持不懈终于得到了回报。
• Her efforts were justly rewarded with a British Empire Medal. 不列颠帝国勋章是对她的努力的公正奖赏。 来自《简明英汉词典》