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From my own experience as a career woman , I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be , it is still a widespread problem . Society is changing , but there is still a glass ceiling for women in many career tracks .
do you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs ? Or are there more issues coming into play ?
do you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs ? Or are there more issues coming into play ?
I think it's a very complicated issue . A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers . Don't underestimate the good ole ' boy system . Men have power , so it's easier for them to stay in power .
I think it's a very complicated issue . A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers . Don't underestimate the good ole ' boy system . Men have power , so it's easier for them to stay in power .
What about affirmative action ? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy ?
What about affirmative action ? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy ?
Affirmative action has given us management quotas and bans sexual discrimination , but it's still a man's world .
We have received your resume in answer to our ads . I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position , OK ?
It is my honor to have this chance for this interview . Well , my major is commercial English . You know , and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in business , but also learn some theories on this field . Besides , during my college learning period , I also attended some commercial activities to strive for the opportunity of practicing what I learned .
It is my honor to have this chance for this interview . Well , my major is commercial English . You know , and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in business , but also learn some theories on this field . Besides , during my college learning period , I also attended some commercial activities to strive for the opportunity of practicing what I learned .
What is your greatest weakness ?
What is your greatest weakness ?
Well , I was a diligent student when I stayed in my college . I dislike meeting the deadline , when I am working on a project . I am always willing to complete it well ahead of the schedule .
Well , I was a diligent student when I stayed in my college . I dislike meeting the deadline , when I am working on a project . I am always willing to complete it well ahead of the schedule .
What is the greatest disappointment in your life ?
What is the greatest disappointment in your life ?
Well , I lost my grandpa when I was only ten . I often recall the period when he fed me .
Well , I lost my grandpa when I was only ten . I often recall the period when he fed me .
Well done ! Another question ! When will you start work , if you are hired ?
Well done ! Another question ! When will you start work , if you are hired ?
I will start my work at the beginning of next month .
What is the matter with him ?
I don't know , what's wrong ?
I don't know , what's wrong ?
I feel he is as cold as charity to me .
I feel he is as cold as charity to me .
Maybe you should ask him openly .
Good morning , Miss Wang . How beautiful you look today !
Thank you . I'm wearing make-up .
Thank you . I'm wearing make-up .
Who taught you to put on make-up ?
Who taught you to put on make-up ?
It's me . I have studied make-up at a beauty shop .
It's me . I have studied make-up at a beauty shop .
Can you teach me how to do make-up ?
Can you teach me how to do make-up ?
Of course . First , use eye shadow to heighten your eyes .
Of course . First , use eye shadow to heighten your eyes .
What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me ?
What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me ?
I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls .
I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls .
How do you protect yourself from chapped lips ?
How do you protect yourself from chapped lips ?
I suggest you use lipstick , which also accentuates your lips .
I suggest you use lipstick , which also accentuates your lips .
How did you grow such long nails ?
How did you grow such long nails ?
You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time .
Were you a leader when you were in college ?
Yes . I was Propaganda department minister of our university .
Yes . I was Propaganda department minister of our university .
Did you get any honors or awards at your university ?
Did you get any honors or awards at your university ?
No . It ’ s a pity about it .
No . It ’ s a pity about it .
Were you involved in any club activities at your university ?
Were you involved in any club activities at your university ?
Yes . I was a member of the basketball Society . I like playing basketball .
Yes . I was a member of the basketball Society . I like playing basketball .
What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college ?
What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college ?
I sometimes played basketball and sometimes played football .
Wow , Amy , look at that number .
What's so great about it ?
What's so great about it ?
What do you mean ? It's a scrim .
What do you mean ? It's a scrim .
Not to me , I wouldn't be caught dead in that .
Not to me , I wouldn't be caught dead in that .
I love that kind of stuff .
I love that kind of stuff .
Yeah , you seem to like those styles .
Yeah , you seem to like those styles .
Sure do . I get a kick out of looking punk .
Sure do . I get a kick out of looking punk .
This one looks really expensive though .
This one looks really expensive though .
I don't care how much it costs . I'm rolling in it .
I don't care how much it costs . I'm rolling in it .
Lucky you ! I can't buy anything else . I'm flat broke .
Lucky you ! I can't buy anything else . I'm flat broke .
I got a replace my party outfit , I trashed it last week .
I got a replace my party outfit , I trashed it last week .
Why did you drag me into this ? I've spent a week salary .
Why did you drag me into this ? I've spent a week salary .
Are you on the level ? You're the one who called me , remember ?
Are you on the level ? You're the one who called me , remember ?
Just joking , Tonia . I've got some wonderful clothes . Let's go and have a close look at your outfit .
Hi , Helen . Where are you going on this summer vacation ?
I'm going to Disneyland .
I'm going to Disneyland .
That sounds like fun !
Is there anything I can do for you ?
Yes , we would like to take a tour to L . A .
Yes , we would like to take a tour to L . A .
Well , that's really a big city . How long do your vacations last ?
Well , that's really a big city . How long do your vacations last ?
2 weeks . Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours ?
2 weeks . Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours ?
Here you are . Take your time .
Good day . Welcome to IBA , what can I assist you with today ?
Hello , yes , I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you . Perhaps your new compound savings one ? I already have a Current Account with you .
Hello , yes , I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you . Perhaps your new compound savings one ? I already have a Current Account with you .
That's no trouble , Sir .
That's no trouble , Sir .
I'm mostly interested in the personalized services you offer , with stock market news , etc . It sounds just perfect for me , as I'm too busy to be constantly at the computer checking the performance .
I'm mostly interested in the personalized services you offer , with stock market news , etc . It sounds just perfect for me , as I'm too busy to be constantly at the computer checking the performance .
Yes , that's just one of the services we offer in our Personal Financing Program .
Yes , that's just one of the services we offer in our Personal Financing Program .
What I need to know is how I can keep track of what's going on . I mean , some days I buy and sell quite a lot . Some days , there's no activity at all .
What I need to know is how I can keep track of what's going on . I mean , some days I buy and sell quite a lot . Some days , there's no activity at all .
For every transaction you make , a statement will be drawn up and can be posted to you or sent via e-mail , or if you want to be double sure we can do both .
For every transaction you make , a statement will be drawn up and can be posted to you or sent via e-mail , or if you want to be double sure we can do both .
That's just what I need , sometimes I'm pretty forgetful .
Good morning ! Marquette General Hospital . Tia speaking . May I help you ?
Hi , this is Emily Wang , I want to see a doctor today .
Hi , this is Emily Wang , I want to see a doctor today .
Your medical card No . , please ?
Your medical card No . , please ?
GRM 789051
GRM 789051
Thanks . Do you have an appointment , Ms . Wang ?
Thanks . Do you have an appointment , Ms . Wang ?
No . But it is urgent , and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible . I am really in bad shape .
No . But it is urgent , and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible . I am really in bad shape .
What is the matter ?
What is the matter ?
I have a high fever and a bad headache .
I have a high fever and a bad headache .
Have you taken your temperature ?
Have you taken your temperature ?
Yes , I took my temperature last night . It was 102 degrees . But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees .
Yes , I took my temperature last night . It was 102 degrees . But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees .
Anything else bothering you ?
Anything else bothering you ?
I can not stop coughing , and I can not stop sneezing . I vomited blood last night . Sorry , I am coughing again .
I can not stop coughing , and I can not stop sneezing . I vomited blood last night . Sorry , I am coughing again .
Well , you can come to a work-in clinic today . You do not need an appointment .
Well , you can come to a work-in clinic today . You do not need an appointment .
What time should I come ?
What time should I come ?
Any time between 8 a . m . to 9 p . m .
Any time between 8 a . m . to 9 p . m .
Ok . Thank you very much .
Ok . Thank you very much .
You are very welcome . Anything else I can do for you today ?
You are very welcome . Anything else I can do for you today ?
No , thanks .
This apartment is great , but could I upgrade a few things ?
What are you unhappy with ?
What are you unhappy with ?
I want to have a different color carpet .
I want to have a different color carpet .
If you agree to pay more money , you could upgrade the carpet .
If you agree to pay more money , you could upgrade the carpet .
Would it cost a lot more ?
Would it cost a lot more ?
It could be as little as 2 dollars or as much as 10 dollars more per square yard .
It could be as little as 2 dollars or as much as 10 dollars more per square yard .
I was also wondering if it would be possible to pick a different paint color .
I was also wondering if it would be possible to pick a different paint color .
Bring me a paint sample to look at , and I will consider it .
Bring me a paint sample to look at , and I will consider it .
When can you finish with the new carpet and paint ?
When can you finish with the new carpet and paint ?
Your new apartment can be recarpeted and repainted by next Tuesday .
Hi , Jason !
Hi , Linda . I have two concert complimentary tickets . Will you go with me tonight ?
Hi , Linda . I have two concert complimentary tickets . Will you go with me tonight ?
With the greatest pleasure ! Where is the concert held this evening ?
With the greatest pleasure ! Where is the concert held this evening ?
It will be held at the Central Music Hall .
It will be held at the Central Music Hall .
What is on the program ?
What is on the program ?
It ’ s a piano solo . I'm fond of piano , you know .
It ’ s a piano solo . I'm fond of piano , you know .
Hah ! OK . Let ’ s go together !
Hah ! OK . Let ’ s go together !
Let ’ s meet at the park at 6:00 .
Let ’ s meet at the park at 6:00 .
See you then .
Can I get some medicine to help me ?
For your high blood pressure , we have several choices of medications .
For your high blood pressure , we have several choices of medications .
What types of drugs can I try ?
What types of drugs can I try ?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention .
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention .
What about side effects from that medication ?
What about side effects from that medication ?
Most people have no side effects . You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication .
Most people have no side effects . You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication .
Do I only need to take that one drug ?
Do I only need to take that one drug ?
I am going to add a second drug for now , Lisinopril , which is an ACE inhibitor .
I am going to add a second drug for now , Lisinopril , which is an ACE inhibitor .
What can I expect when I take that medication ?