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Episode 27: Getting down to business
Based on the BBC's English at Work series
1. You betcha, as long as it’s made from Florida oranges.
2. Ain’t you the girl who booked my hotel room?
3. I’ve got to give it to you straight.
4. Things ain’t looking good. In fact, the outlook is .
5. The global recession has led to a in the plastic fruits sector.
6. And I've got to announce a profit warning.
7. There’s a bit of an economic on lemons!
8. So, this calls for action. I’m going to have to...
9. I've been a loyal employee.
10. I couldn't face being unemployed.
11. I’m not talking about yet.
12. Gosh, well that calls for another biscuit.
13. Well, we’ll have to make sure our phones can make international calls.
14. She’ll be here in a few weeks’ time.
15. If not, your necks will be on the line – especially yours Paul.
1. How did people react to Mr S’s words about the upcoming changes?
2. How would you feel about such news?
3. Are you afraid of redundancy?
4. Would you like to have Mr S or Paul as a boss?
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