I: Here you are.

　　A: A thousand thanks, sir.

　　I: Do you know anything about Coca-Cola?

　　A: Yes. It is a most popular beverage in the world. It has a long history. In 1886 a pharmacist called Aza Grigs Chandler

　　patented Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. By the way, I like Coca-cola very much.

　　I: We've been looking over your application. You're more than ten year experience in driving car and trucks. Is it right?

　　A: Yes. I learned to drive jeeps and trucks when I was serving in the army.

　　I: It was from 1978 to 1983, wasn't it?

　　A: Yes.

　　I: Now you are working in the Sanjiang company, aren't you?

　　A: Yes. I've been working there for three years as a chauffeur.

　　I: Then why are you leaving there?

　　A: The only reason why I am leaving the present position is with the desire of improving myself.

　　I: How much do you usually earn a month?

　　A: Sometimes a little over three thousand Yuan and sometimes less than two thousand Yuan. So I think your monthly salary of two thousand eight hundred is quite attractive.

　　I: Are you a local resident or a provincial?

　　A: I'm a Shanghaiese by birth. Here is a copy of my ID card.

　　I: Then, why are you interested in our company?

　　A: Because yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in our city. I'd like to work for it and enjoy its high prestige as well.

　　I: I see. Have you ever worked for Americans before?

　　A: Yes, I was a driver for an American family three years ago ,part time only.

　　I: Why did you quit?

　　A: Because they went back to the States.

　　I: By the way, what kind of driving licenses do you have?

　　A: I have the driving license A. So I am drive either delivery trucks or car or even buses. Besides, I have an electrician's license.

　　I: Good . But if you were hired, you would improve the spoken

　　English, because you would have to deal with foreigners.

　　A: Sure. I studied Basic English and spoken English at the Evening college of Shanghai Foreign Languages University during the last few years.

　　I: That's fine. What kind of cars are you driving in the Sanjiang company?

　　A: Audi.

　　I: Any accident?

　　A: No, I think I am a safe driver.

　　I: That's very good. Do you drink?

　　A: Yes, a little; but I never drink before driving.

　　I: Do you smoke?

　　A: No, I don't.

　　I: Good. We expect our employees to work hard and of course they are well paid for their hard work. We give generous bonus, too.

　　A: How much will my pay be, if you don't mind my asking?

　　I: We would like to start you off at 3,000 Yuan a month, not including bonus and overtime pay. We don't give bonus every month, but we offer a semi-annual bonus. And you'll receive two weeks' paid vacation a year, as well. Does it suit you?

　　A: Yes.

　　I: When can you start the work?

　　A: I'll go and quit my job in the Sanjiang company first and then.... How about next Wednesday?

　　I: No problem. Then we will are at 9 o'clock next Wednesday.

　　A: Thank you, Sir.

　　Notes 注释

　　1. A thousand thanks, sir.

　　非常感谢，先生。

　　2' How much do you usually earn a month?

　　你通常一个月挣多少钱?

　　3. So I think your monthly salary of two thousand eight hundred is quite attractive.

　　所以我觉得你们能提供2，800元月薪是很吸引人的。

　　4' Are you a local resident or provincial?

　　你是本地人还是外地人?

　　5. I'm a Shanghaiese by birth. Here is a copy of my ID card.

　　我是土生土长的上海人，这是我身份证的复印件。

　　6. Because yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in our city. 1'd like to work for it and enjoy its high prestige as well.

　　因为贵公司是本市最具高效率、令人敬佩的公司之一，我想为它工作，也能分享它的盛誉。

　　7. Audi.

　　奥迪车。

　　8' Any accident?

　　出过事故吗?

　　9. We would like to start you off at 3,000 Yuan a month, not including bonus and overtime pay.

　　我们将给你月薪3，000 元作为起薪，不包括奖金和加班费。

　　Words and Expressions

　　punctual a. 按时的，守时的

　　chauffeur n. 司机

　　generally speaking 一般说来

　　driving license A A类驾驶执照

　　beverage n. 饮料(茶，汽水等)

　　pharmacist n. 药剂师

　　patent v. 获得……的专利

　　provincial a. 省的，外省的

　　Shanghaiese n. 上海人

　　prestige n. 声望，威信

　　Shanahai Foreign Languages University 上海外国语大学

　　generous a. 慷慨的，丰富的

　　Lesson 40 About the Job of a Salesperson 关于销售员职务

　　Key Sentences (重点句子)

　　74O. I came in answer to your advertisement for a salesperson.

　　我是来应征贵公司所招聘的售货员一职的。

　　74l. l see. Will you walk this way, please?

　　我明白了，请到这边来好吗?

　　742. What experience have you had?

　　你有什么经验呢，

　　743. I'm afraid I haven't had any experience in just this sort of work. I'm studying business administration in college. I want to get a job that would tie in with my studies.

　　这种工作我恐怕没有什么经验。我大学学的是商业管理，我想找一个与所学知识有关联的工作。

　　744. Have you got any selling experience at all?

　　你有售货的经验吗?

　　745. I worked in a department store in a small town last summer vacation.

　　我去年暑假在一个小城镇的百货店工作过。

　　746. What subjects did you like most at university?

　　你在大学时最喜欢什么课程?

　　747. I like sales strategies most.

　　我最喜欢销售策略这门课。

　　748. Now tell me about your educational background.

　　请给我讲讲你的教育背景。

　　749. I graduated from Beijing College of Commerce.

　　我毕业于北京商学院。

　　750. I majored in commerce.

　　我主修商业专业。