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1、Unit Nine to FiveUnit 1 Nine to Five Conversation 1 Janet: What a wonderful view! This is such a great city. Do you ever get tired of living in London, Andy? Andy: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. Janet: Thats a quotation by Samuel
2、Johnson, isnt it? Andy: Correct! So do you have any plans when you finish at Oxford? Janet: Ive got another year to go, and then I suppose Ill go back home. Andy: And will you find a job? Janet: I think Ill have to do my Masters before I look for work. But I must admit London is very special. Do you
3、 think you would ever leave London? Andy: Sure! Id love to come to China one day, and I like travelling. But I think Ill always come back here. Janet: Well, your roots are here, and there are so many opportunities. Andy: But have you ever thought of living in London for a year or two? Janet: Yes, bu
4、t what could I do here? I had planned to become a teacher. But Ive often thought if there was a job I could do here in publishing, maybe as an editor, Id go for it. Andy: That sounds like a great idea. I think that would really suit you. Janet: Maybe I should update my CV and send it to one or two p
5、ublishers. Andy: Dont make it look too good! Janet: Why not? Andy: Well, if you enjoy working with London Time Off, we dont want you working with anyone else! Janet: Oh, working with you and Joe, its great fun, and really interesting. I couldnt think of a better way to find out about a city. Andy: S
6、o maybe you should think about applying for a job with us. Janet: But do you think Id stand a chance? I mean, Im not sure if Joe likes me. Andy: Dont even think about it! Joe is very straight talking, and I promise you that youd know if he didnt like you! Janet: Perhaps we should both update our CVs
7、 and look for jobs together. Andy: Hey, right! That would be fun. Conversation 2 Janet: Talking about future plans, how do you see your career developing? Andy: My career? Well, I like working for London Time Off. Its part of a larger media company called Lift Off USA, so there are lots of opportuni
8、ties. But. Janet: But what? Andy: Its not always very easy working with Joe. I mean, I kind of think he has a different agenda. I like his work, but sometimes I dont think his hearts in his job. Janet: How did he end up in London? Andy: He did media studies in the States, and then found work as a go
9、fer at Lift Off in New York. Janet: Whats a gofer? Andy: Go for this, go for that. Its a word for the least experienced person in the film and TV industry. Then he came to London and got a proper job as a researcher at Lift Off UK, and then after a few years he got the producers job on London Time O
10、ff. Janet: Hes good at his job, isnt he? Andy: Yes. Hes confident and very competent at what he does, so the people who work with him rate him quite highly. Janet: Except you? Andy: No, I rate him too. And I get on with him quite well, although were not best buddies or anything like that. Its just t
11、hat. I want his job! Janet: Now we know your little secret. I promise I wont tell anyone! Andy: Its OK, I suspect he knows it too. But if I cant be a producer on London Time Off, then I guess Ill find something elsewhere. Janet, there was something I was going to ask you. Janet: Sure, what is it? Andy: I was wondering. oh, its nothing. Anyway, all this talk about your future career is making me thirsty. Lets go for a drink. Janet: Whose round? Andy: Yours!
