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| Ryan: I can’t take it anymore. I’m going to quit my job. Jacob: Why? What’s wrong? Ryan: My boss keeps promising to give me a promotion, but he never does. Last month, he promised to give me the next available promotion, but yesterday, he gave it to Tammy. I’m so ticked off right now. Jacob: That’s terrible, but are you sure that you want to quit? If you go to a new company, you will have to start all over again with a new boss. Ryan: That’s true, but how can I stay at a company with a boss who doesn’t keep his promises? Jacob: Maybe you should talk to your boss first before you make any decisions. He might have a reason for promoting Tammy instead of you. After you talk to him, you can decide what to do. Ryan: I’ll do that, but I better calm down first. I’m so angry right now. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. cannot take (something) anymore: to be so angry or unhappy with somebody or something that one is about to go crazy or lose one’s temper | |
| • I can’t take that loud music anymore. I’m going to call the police! | |
| • I can’t take my job anymore. I’m quitting today. | |
| 2. to get a promotion: to move to a higher position within one’s organization or company | |
| • She was very happy when I saw her because she got a promotion yesterday. | |
| • I hope to get a promotion to sales director this year. | |
| 3. to keep one’s promise: to not break one’s promise | |
| • I trust her because she always keeps her promises. | |
| • It is important to keep your promises when doing business. | |
English Conversation Practice Index
