Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there? W: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store and I kept track of the inventory. M: What was the most difficult part of your job? W: Probably handling angry customers. We didn’t have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right. M: That’s how we feel here, too. How long did you work there? W: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month. M: And why did you leave? W: My husband has been transferred to Boston and I understand your company has an opening there, too. M: Yes, that’s right. We do. But the position won’t start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you? W: No, not at all. My husband’s new job doesn’t begin for a few weeks, so we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents. M: That sounds nice. So, tell me, why are you interested in this particular position? W: I know that your company has a great reputation and wonderful product. I’ve thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity. M: Well, I’m glad you did. 1. What was the woman’s previous job? 2. What does the woman say with the most difficult part of her job? 3. Why is the woman looking for a job in Boston? 4. When can the woman start to work if she gets the job?1 A A director of a sales department.B A manager at a computer store.C A sales clerk at a shopping center.D An accountant of a computer firm.2 A Handling customer complaints.B Recruiting and training new staff.C Dispatching ordered goods on time.D Developing computer programs.3 A She likes something more challenging.B She likes to be nearer to her parents.C She wants to have a better-paid job.D She wants to be with her husband.4 A Right away.B In two months.C Early next month.D In a couple of days.

M: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called Computer Country. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?
W: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store and I kept track of the inventory.
M: What was the most difficult part of your job?
W: Probably handling angry customers. We didn’t have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.
M: That’s how we feel here, too. How long did you work there?
W: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.
M: And why did you leave?
W: My husband has been transferred to Boston and I understand your company has an opening there, too.
M: Yes, that’s right. We do. But the position won’t start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?
W: No, not at all. My husband’s new job doesn’t begin for a few weeks, so we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.
M: That sounds nice. So, tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?
W: I know that your company has a great reputation and wonderful product. I’ve thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.
M: Well, I’m glad you did.
1. What was the woman’s previous job?
2. What does the woman say with the most difficult part of her job?
3. Why is the woman looking for a job in Boston?
4. When can the woman start to work if she gets the job?
1
A A director of a sales department.
B A manager at a computer store.
C A sales clerk at a shopping center.
D An accountant of a computer firm.
2
A Handling customer complaints.
B Recruiting and training new staff.
C Dispatching ordered goods on time.
D Developing computer programs.
3
A She likes something more challenging.
B She likes to be nearer to her parents.
C She wants to have a better-paid job.
D She wants to be with her husband.
4
A Right away.
B In two months.
C Early next month.
D In a couple of days.