新东方英语口语900句 Lesson 19: Finished activities

　　A: I haven't seen Tate for a week. What's wrong with him?

　　B: Haven't you heard that he quit his job?

　　A: No. How's that?

　　B: He quit his job last week. And he has thought a lot about it before his resignation.

　　A: He's been working here for thirty years.

　　B: But the boss has been finding fault with him ever since he lost our biggest customer.

　　A: I saw the boss hitting the ceiling just because he was late for five minutes.

　　B: It might be a blessing in disguise. He has landed a better job with a bigger company.

　　A: That's a relief. Tate is such a nice guy and he's been so nice to us.

　　Number two: Take a vacation to the seashore

　　A: Joe, long time no see. How's it going?

　　B: Terrific! I've just been back from the Miami Beach.

　　A: I have noticed that you look tanned and healthy.

　　B: Thanks. The place is just heaven -- beautiful scenes, pleasant weather, friendly people...

　　A: I've heard a lot about it. I'll surely go there some day.

　　B: I bet you won't be sorry for that. What about you?

　　A: Oh, just as usual. I've been tied up with the textile factory project for so long.

　　B: I thought you'd finished it.

　　A: None. The board always changes the plan at the last minute.

　　B: I would be crazy.

　　A: I am. Oh, Joe. I've got to go now. I'll have a meeting in half an hour. Give my regards to Sally and the kids.

　　B: Bye! I'll call you later.