| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Nick: I heard that the company is in big financial trouble. Tony: Do you think that the company will file for bankruptcy? Nick: Most likely, that will not happen. Our company will probably be acquired by one of our bigger competitors. Tony: What does that mean for our jobs? Nick: Well, most likely, some of us will lose our jobs, but others will continue to work here. There are always some people who are let go when two companies merge. Tony: Just what I need – more stress. Nick: I know. This is going to be a stressful couple of months, but try not to worry too much. It doesn’t help anything. Tony: Thanks for the advice, but that is easier said than done. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. Most likely,…: Probably,…; In all likelihood,… | |
| • Most likely, the stock price for that company will fall over the next year. | |
| • Most likely, we will not be finished by Friday. | |
| 2. to be in financial trouble: to have money problems | |
| • We are in financial trouble. | |
| • He had to sell his house because he was in financial trouble. | |
| 3. to be acquired by: to be taken over by; to be purchased by | |
| • Our company was acquired by Microsoft. | |
| • The small tech company was acquired by Facebook. | |
