[by:如果您喜欢 恒星英语学习网 www.hxen.com 请与您的朋友分享] [00:00.00]M:Please come in,Miss Edwards,and close the door behind you. [00:03.06]W:All right. [00:04.23]M:Have a seat over here.How are things going out in the office? [00:07.68]W:Just fine,Mr.Davis,especially with the recent personnel shifts. [00:11.76]M:Yes,I thought so.Well.I and the executive board feel that much of our improved performance in the main office is due to your conscientious efforts. [00:20.90]W:Oh,thank you,Mr.Davis.My job has certainly become easier since we computerized our record_keeping system.The equipment is a pleasure to use. [00:30.51]M:That's true.But we are especially impressed with how your influence contributes to good office relations and improved staff attitude toward the work. [00:39.37]W:Well,thank you for your confidence.We do have a lot of good people in the office ,and the new machinery is wonderful. [00:46.24]M:Yes,but machines are only as good as the people who use them. [00:49.92]They cannot assure harmony and efficiency in a staff. [00:53.37]W:That's very true. [00:55.41]M:To make a long story short,the board wishes to raward your efforts by making you office manager as of next Monday. [01:02.35]That means a $ 250 raise as of the first of next month. [01:06.90]W:I'm deeply honored ,Mr.Davis.Thank you.