情景英语口语100主题 053at the office办公室

053 at the office
Words
Paperwork cubicle¹ department lunch time computer files stationary² telephone photocopier³ filing cabinet calendar meeting swivel chair email colleague
Phrases
Make a photocopy⁴
Attend a meeting
Write a report
Make a telephone call
Be tied up(with)
Deal with (a client)

Beginner
A: we’re having a department meeting at 10 o’clock, ok?
B: that’s fine… I need to pick up some stationary-you know, a stapler⁵, scissors, files, who should I see about that?
A: see Julie, the receptionist. She knows where all that stuff is kept. You might like a calendar for you desk. She can give you one of those too.
B: thanks. I need to make a few photocopies⁶.
A: the photocopier is near my office. Come on, I’ll show you where it is.
B; do you enjoy working in this office?
A; yes, I do. Everyone’s really friendly. Sometimes, I wish I worked outdoors more, especially during the summer.
B: what’s usually discussed at the department meetings?
A: we usually tell each other where we are with various clients and potential clients. The boss assigns extra duties to people who she thinks can best deal with them. It’s also a chance to put forward suggestions and ideas. Be sure to speak up if you have any.

Intermediate
A: what did you do at the office today?
B: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime⁷. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.
A: what kind of things did you need to check?
B: the most important thing was to check that we had the goods in stock. If the goods are in stock, we can deliver them immediately. I also had to check the price. This customer is very important, so they get special prices.
A: I see. Did anything else happen?
B; I received a lot of emails from potential clients that I had to answer. Each time, I had to check files to see what we had agreed at earlier meetings. Each client has different conditions and requirements.
A: It must be difficult to remember the details for each individual client.
B: yes. That’s why we have everything on computer files. We don’t use much paper at our office. After lunch, I had to deal with a complaint form a client.
A: I hate dealing⁸ with complaints. Was it a legitimate⁹ complaint?
B: yes, it was. I managed to sort out the problem, but I was tied up with the matter for over an hour.
A; you certainly had a busy day.
B; that’s not all! I also had to finish writing a sales report for my boss. In the end, I finished everything. I wonder what will be waiting for me tomorrow morning.

1 cubicle   

n.大房间中隔出的小室

参考例句：

• She studies in a cubicle in the school library.她在学校图书馆的小自习室里学习。
• A technical sergeant hunches in a cubicle.一位技术军士在一间小屋里弯腰坐着。

2 stationary   

adj.固定的，静止不动的

参考例句：

• A stationary object is easy to be aimed at.一个静止不动的物体是容易瞄准的。
• Wait until the bus is stationary before you get off.你要等公共汽车停稳了再下车。

3 photocopier   

n.复印机

参考例句：

• You've left your master in the photocopier.你把原件留在影印机里了。
• If the photocopier stops working,just give it a clout.如果那部影印机停止运转的话就敲它一下。

4 photocopy   

n.影印本；v.影印

参考例句：

• The original reproduces clearly in a photocopy.原件复印得十分清晰。
• What's wrong with the photocopy machine?复印机出了什么问题？

5 stapler   

n.订书机

参考例句：

• The stapler belongs to her.这订书机是她的。
• Can you hand me that stapler?请你把订书机拿给我，好吗？

6 photocopies   

n.影印本( photocopy的名词复数 )；复印件

参考例句：

• Make as many photocopies as you need. 你需要多少复印件就复印多少吧。
• I made two photocopies of the report. 我把这份报告影印了两份。 来自《简明英汉词典》

7 overtime   

adj.超时的，加班的；adv.加班地

参考例句：

• They are working overtime to finish the work.为了完成任务他们正在加班加点地工作。
• He was paid for the overtime he worked.他领到了加班费。

8 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

9 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。