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English Conversation Practice - Not Meeting Expectations
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Ryan: Bob's future with the company is not good.
Lucy: Why?
Ryan: He is not meeting our expectations.
Lucy: Maybe your expectations are too high.
Ryan: I don't think so. We give all employees many chances.
Lucy: Are you going to fire him?
Ryan: We will give him one more chance to improve.
Lucy: What if he doesn't?
Ryan: Then we will have to let him go.
Lucy: That's too bad. He had great expectations about this job.
1. How is Bob doing at the company?
He's exceeding their expectations
He's not meeting their expectations
He is bored with his job
He wants a raise
2. What does Lucy think Ryan's expectations are?
Realistic
Unrealistic
Too low
Too high
3. How many more chances are they going to give Bob?
One
Two
Many
None
4. What kind of expectations did Bob have about this job?
Low
Great
None
Unrealistic
1. He's not meeting their expectations
2. Too high
3. One
4. Great