Daily Life - Office Gossip (C0209)

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Pam:

Psssst! Pssssssssst! Hey! Eric, have you heard?

Eric:

Hm? No… go on, tell me, what’s the latest office gossip?

Pam:

Well, you didn’t hear this from me but the rumor is………. is getting a promotion!

Eric:

No way! But… she’s a terrible worker… and you can’t trust her… she’s so two-faced – you can’t believe anything she says!

Paula:

Hey guys, what are you two whispering about?

Eric:

Oh Hi Paula! How are you?

Paula:

I’ve got some good news! I’m getting a promotion!

Pam:

Congratulations! Eric and I were just saying that you are the best person forthe job….

Eric:

Yes! You’re the best!

Key Vocabulary

hear

learn something by the ear (usually in surprise)

gossip

rumor or talk of a personal, sensational nature

whisper

soft speech produced without full voice

rumor

a mixture of truth and untruth passed around

promotion

act of raising in rank or position

talk

someone who cannot keep a secret

trust

someone who cannot be trusted

praise

to speak very well about someone

bad mouth

to speak poorly about someone

Lie

someone who does not tell the truth