四级练习2011.07.18(1)
[audio]http://sound.yywz123.com/tingbbs/cet4/cet420110718.mp3[/audio]F: Simon, how does it feel to be retired?
M: Well, not so bad.
F: How have you been spending your time?
M: I have been spending more time with my family.(1)_____________________________.
F: Great.
M: You know I haven’t stopped work completely.
F: Yes, could you tell us more about this?
M: I’m on a scheme that’s called phased retirement; I had a six-month break from work, after that I could apply for project work with the company I used to work for.
F: How does the scheme work?
M: Well, it’s a trial at the moment.(2)______________________________.
F: What sort of works advertised?
M: Well, all sorts of things, really. Administrative work and more specialized work, the sort of thing I can do.(3)_____________________________. I can decide more or less when to work. So I can manage my own time.
F: I can see it’s good for you. What is your company get out of this?
M: Well, I still have all my old contacts at work, so I know who to contact to get something done. The company gets flexibility, too. Once the job’s over, that’s it. I’m not on their books any more.
**** Hidden Message ***** 1.i also travel a bit,you know,off season,when everywhere less crowded, hotel account less.
2.in stead of hiring temporary staff,companies advertise post the project on their website,where retired employee like myself can excess.3
3.some project work can last five or six month,and others can just be a couple of days
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