9-8：赞扬&责备
对话
Steven is outstanding in his job, so he gets a promotion, and he is praised by his boss．
史蒂文在工作中表现突出，升为部门经理，受到了他上司的表扬。
Edward: Hey, you have been promoted to president of the department.
爱德华：嗨，你升为部门经理了。
Steven: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.
史蒂文：这都归功于上级和同事的努力。
Edward: You are so smart. Your efforts in the success of the plan were outstanding.
爱德华：你太聪明了，你在这次企划的实施过程中功不可没。
Steven: I just did what I should have done.
史蒂文：我只是做了份内的事。
Edward: You’ve got a great personality.
爱德华：你的个性真好。
Steven: Thank you for your compliments. I will try even harder to repay the company and your support.
史蒂文：谢谢您的夸奖，我会加倍努力，报答您和公司的支持。
Edward: I believe you will. I’m very pleased with your work. Your promotion will contribute to the development of the company.
爱德华：我知道，我对你的工作很满意，你这次升职也会对公司的发展大有帮助。
Steven: Thanks for saying so.
史蒂文：谢谢你这么说。
outstanding adj.杰出的
promotion n.升职，晋升
effort n.努力，成就
personality n.个性，品格
compliment n.恭维，称赞
contribute v.贡献，出力
