聽英文對話做選擇：專業(yè)保姆

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2018年04月03日

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Kelly: Hi, Mr. Adams?

Mr. Adams: Ah, Yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming.

Kelly: Here's my card.

Mr. Adams: Oh, the entrepreneurial spirit. It hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.

Kelly: Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.

Mr. Adams: Well, I heard you were one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area, and . . .

Kelly: Uh, well, I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.

Mr. Adams: Rate increases?

Kelly: You see, Mr. Adams. I've consulted with my financial advisor [What?]. Uh, my mother, and she says I should charge more per child since I do cook and clean your house while you're away.

Mr. Adams: Oh, I see. So, what do you have in mind?

Kelly: Well, as I see it, I'd like to ask a dollar more per child per hour, and overtime after midnight. Based on my calculations, that's only 10.23% above the going market, and I'm now a certified babysitter with training in CPR.

Mr. Adams: Oh, I never knew there were courses and certifications in babysitting.

Kelly: Times are changing, Mr. Adams. I have to figure in expenses for a benefits package to cover college tuition, retirement, and my stock portfolio. Well, I tell my dad what to do.

Mr. Adams: Ah now, you're pulling my leg. I mean, how old are you anyway?

Kelly: Old enough to be a tough negotiator.

1. What impresses the man about the girl at the beginning of the conversation?

A. The girl arrives promptly on time.

B. The girl carries her own business cards.

C. The girl comes prepared to cook for the kids.

2. How often has Kelly babysat for Mr. Adams in the past?

A. never

B. one or two times

C. on a regular basis

3. According to the girl's financial consultant, why should she charge more for babysitting?

A. She does some housework while the parents are out.