| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Trisha: You look worried Ryan. Is everything okay? Ryan: Not really. I am in hot water because I lost a major client. The sales manager and sales director are both really upset with me. I’m kind of worried that I might get fired. Trisha: Do you think it is really that serious? Ryan: It could be. My company is very competitive and unforgiving when it comes to results. Trisha: But you have been a good employee there for so long. Surely, they would give you another chance. Ryan: I think they will, but I can’t be sure. I’ve seen people fired for less. Trisha: Well, try not to worry about it too much. Whatever happens, happens. You will be okay. Ryan: Thanks, Trisha. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. to be in hot water: to be in trouble | |
| • I am in hot water with my boss because of my poor performance. | |
| • Are we in hot water because of our poor performance? | |
| 2. to be upset: to be angry; to be disturbed or unhappy | |
| • She was upset after she heard the news. | |
| • My boss was upset when I told her that I was quitting. | |
| 3. to be unforgiving: not allowing for mistakes or carelessness; to be unable to forgive | |
| • She is unforgiving. She stays angry forever. | |
| • Our company is unforgiving. We need to be perfect. | |
