Unit 2 Meet your boss

1. 三种杯子cup/glass/mug
cup是茶杯，有把的: Can you give me a cup of tea?
glass是无把的水杯: Glasses do not have handles.
mug是马克杯，有把的，很大: I like to drink beer with a mug.

2. 我该怎么说“你能跟我说一下我的工作内容吗”？
Can you tell me something about my job?
Can we talk about my job?

你不能说：Can you tell me my job?
语法上双宾语没有问题，但属于中式英语。

3. 我该怎么说“真的很感谢你们以及你们给我这次机会”？
I really appreciate you and this chance.
I'm much obliged to you for giving me this chance.

你不能说：I really thank you and this chance.


Sample dialogue

Tony: John, this is our new staff, Ms. Megan Penn. Megan, this is our supervisor, Mr. John Hann. You two can talk for a while. Excuse me for a minute.
John: Please sit down. Nice to meet you, Ms. Penn. I am in charge of this section. You can call me John. And are you satisfied with our company at the present time? Tea?
Megan: No, thanks. The personnel manager just now gave me a cup of tea. This company and this job, both are satisfying. Mr. Hann, no, John, can you tell me something about my job? I am eager to know about it. Please call me Megan, too!
John: In our company, we expect our new staff can work from the bottom and work your way up later on. Maybe a lot of difficulties are in front of you. Can you make it without complaining?
Megan: I get it. I really appreciate you and this chance. I think it's fair for everybody to work from the bottom. I will take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience. I believe time will tell.
John: That's good. I believe you can make it. Please try your best when you work. Remember: no pains, no gains.