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English Conversation Practice - Hurting a Company's Reputation
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Helen: Our company has lost a lot of money.
Mark: What happened?
Helen: We are going through the largest recall in the company's history.
Mark: What is the recall?
Helen: Airbags. They can explode without warning.
Mark: That is extremely dangerous.
Helen: I know. We have already been sued multiple times.
Mark: I don't think the company can survive.
Helen: I know. We have a very bad reputation now.
Mark: I think you should look for another job.
1. What is the company going through?
A massive recall
Bankruptcy
Restructure
Reorganization
2. What is the problem?
E-coli contamination
Airbags
Bad quality
Bad service
3. What has already happened multiple times?
Employees quit
Lay-offs
Company was sued
Police investigation
4. What kind of reputation does the company have?
Good
Honest
Silly
Bad
1. A massive recall
2. Airbags
3. Company was sued
4. Bad