C. Listening comprehension

Listen to this recording of conversations 1 and 3 from the article ‘Asking for a promotion’ on pages 22-23 of English Now No 79. Then complete the sentences below with the missing words.

Conversation 1

Jennifer wants to a meeting with her boss, Debbie, to discuss the possibility of a .

Jennifer: Hi, Debbie. Do you have a few ?
Debbie: Yes, sure. What do you need?
Jennifer: I’d like to arrange a meeting with you if possible.
Debbie: Okay. Is everything all right?
Jennifer: Yes, I wanted to talk to you about my performance and evolution in the company.
Debbie: Sure. Let me check my . What about next at 10 o’clock?
Jennifer: That sounds good. Thanks.

Conversation 3

Jennifer and Debbie discuss the promotion.

Jennifer: Since David is leaving the company, I’d like to move into his .
Debbie: I understand. Why are you interested in this position?
Jennifer: I’ve been in my job for five years. Now I have the experience necessary to move into a position that more responsibility. Also, I think I’ve developed the essential .
Debbie: Yes, I noticed that you did a very good job on the Dos Santos project. It wasn’t easy, but you very well.
Jennifer: So you’ll accept my for a promotion?
Debbie: Let me think about it and I’ll let you know on Friday.
Jennifer: Okay, sure.

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