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Getting along with idioms

Andrew Monk arrives just in time for his interview. He completes an application form and then talks to an interviewer.

Mr. Reed:

Where have you worked before, Andrew?

Andrew:

So far I've had only summer jobs.

Mr. Reed:

I see.

Andrew:

But I'm a good worker, and I'm looking for something permanent.

Mr. Reed:

It sounds like you really want to get ahead, Andrew.

Andrew:

Yes, Mr. Reed. I always do my best. I write well, and I'm an excellent typist. I take pride in my work.

Mr. Reed:

So you think you would like this job as a receptionist?

Andrew:

Yes, I would.

Mr. Reed:

You would have to be on time every day. Could I count on you to be here at exactly 9.00 a.m.?

Andrew:

Oh, yes. I was always on time in high school. I had a perfect record.

Mr. Reed:

There's one thing I want to point out. Sometimes business isn't good and we have to lay off workers. We can't guarantee the job for more than six months.

Andrew:

I understand. I'm willing to take a chance.

Mr. Reed:

We'll let you know our decision next week.

Andrew:

Thank you, Mr. Reed.

7D. Match the words and phrasal verbs (1-10) with their meanings (a-j).

  1. in time

  2. so far

  3. get ahead

  4. do my best

  5. take pride in

  6. come / be on time

  7. count on

  8. point out

  9. layoff

  10. take a chance

  1. be proud of, get satisfaction from doing a good job

  2. to this moment

  3. depend on, rely on

  4. try someone, something that is unproven

  5. before a specified time limit

  6. emphasise, show

  7. advance, be successful

  8. dismiss workers when business is bad

  9. be punctual

  10. do the best work one is capable of

7E. Fill in the correct phrasal verbs and expressions.

Personnel Director:

How many people have you interviewed _________ ________ (to this moment), Paul?

Mr. Reed:

Ten. They're all pretty good, but the one I like best is Jack Brown.

Director:

Wasn't he late for the interview?

Mr. Reed:

No, he arrived just ______ ______ (before the time limit). He doesn't have any experience, but he's enthusiastic. He says that he'll ________ _________ __________ (do the best work he is capable of). Should we ________ _________ __________ (try someone unproven) on him?

Director:

I don't know. We may be able to hire him for just a short time. Business isn't good. Fifteen production workers were ________ _________ (dismissed) yesterday.

Mr. Reed:

Well, he seems eager to ________ _________ (be successful). I think that we can ________ _________ (depend on) him to

________ _________ __________ (be proud of) his work and do a good job.

Director:

Okay. Let's hire him, but ________ _________ (emphasise) that he has to get to work ________ _________ (punctually) every day, and he has to wear a suit and tie.

Mr. Reed:

He already knows that.