失业英语对话-EDD Office(1)

A: How do I get to the EDD?
B: Actually, you do not need to go into the office to file¹ a claim. You can do it over the phone or the Internet.
A: Can I go in to look for a job at their office?
B: That’s a good decision. They have many good job search tools there.
A: Is there an office near me?
B: The Internet has a list of Employment² Development Offices listed online.
A: Do you know where the local office for this area is?
B: Our office is over on Green Street, just west of the college.
A: If I go there, will I be able to collect money right away?
B: Everyone has a one-week waiting period before they can collect.
 

1 file   

n.档案，公文箱，锉刀；v.列队行进，归档，申请；[计算机]文件

参考例句：

• Fran came in holding a blue file.弗兰拿着一个蓝色的文件夹进来了。
• The door won't fit;you'll have to file it down.这门关不上，你得把它锉一锉。

2 employment   

n.雇用；使用；工作，职业

参考例句：

• A large office requires the employment of many people.一个大办事处需要雇用好多人员。
• The state of employment in this city is improving.这个城市就业状况正在改善。