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The Offer
A Lea recebe uma oferta de emprego e negoceia o salário.
Uma conversa telefónica entre uma candidata e uma diretora de recursos humanos. Repara em como a Lea negoceia sem ser mal-educada e nas cedências que as duas fazem no fim.
Hello, Lea. I am calling with good news. The team enjoyed meeting you, and we would like to offer you the position.
That is wonderful, thank you. I really enjoyed the interviews too.
The salary we have in mind is fifty-two thousand a year, and the usual benefits. You would start on the first of next month.
Thank you. Before I say yes, could I ask a few questions? The salary is a little lower than I had hoped. In my current job I already earn fifty, and this role comes with more responsibility.
I understand. What figure did you have in mind?
Something closer to fifty-six would feel fair, considering that I would be leading the project from the start.
I cannot promise fifty-six, I am afraid. The budget for this year is fixed. But I could ask whether we can go to fifty-four, with a review after six months.
That sounds reasonable. Would it be possible to work from home two days a week? That would matter more to me than the last two thousand.
Two days is standard in our team, so that is easy. And the start date? Is the first of next month possible for you?
My notice period is six weeks, so the middle of the month after that would be better.
Fine. I will talk to the head of department today and send you a written offer by Friday.
Perfect. Thank you, Grace. I am really looking forward to it.
Hello, Lea. I have good news. We would like to offer you the job.
That is wonderful, thank you!
The salary is fifty-two thousand a year. You would start on the first of next month.
Thank you. Can I ask a few questions? The salary is a little low for me. In my job now I already get fifty, and this job has more responsibility.
I understand. How much would you like?
About fifty-six would be fair. I would lead the project from the start.
I am sorry, I cannot promise fifty-six. But I can ask about fifty-four, and we can talk again after six months.
That is OK. Can I work from home two days a week? That is more important to me than the last two thousand.
Yes, two days is normal in our team. Can you start next month?
My notice period is six weeks. So I can start a little later.
Fine. I will send you a written offer by Friday.
Thank you, Grace.
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- Palavras por frase
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- 100 %
- nível medido
- B1
- Tempo de leitura
- 2 min
Gramática neste texto
Estas formas aparecem no texto em uso real. Com «Mostrar gramática», por cima do texto, ficam destacadas a cor.
could I ask · would feel fair · Would it be possible
Negociar suavizando: could I ask, would feel fair, Would it be possible. Perguntar e pedir com delicadeza →
than I had hoped
lower than I had hoped: a esperança já existia antes da oferta. O Past Perfect →
ask whether we can go
Uma pergunta indireta: I could ask whether we can go to fifty-four. Transmitir perguntas →
As listas de palavras deste texto
As palavras deste texto estão em 27 listas deste sítio; o número a seguir diz quantas vêm de cada lista. Quem leu o texto acabou de precisar precisamente destas palavras — e pode praticar exatamente essas.
Perguntas de compreensão
4 perguntas sobre o texto. A cada resposta aparece a frase em que ela está — uma pergunta cuja resposta não se encontra no texto não avalia nada.
1. Que salário oferece a Grace primeiro?
A Grace diz o número na segunda fala.
Repara em «a year».
fifty-two thousand a year
2. Como justifica a Lea que quer mais?
Lê a resposta da Lea com «lower than I had hoped».
Repara na palavra «responsibility».
this role comes with more responsibility
3. O que é mais importante para a Lea do que os últimos dois mil?
A Lea pergunta pelo local de trabalho.
Repara em «matter more».
That would matter more to me than the last two thousand
4. Porque é que a Lea não pode começar no dia um do próximo mês?
Lê a penúltima fala da Lea.
Repara em «notice period».
My notice period is six weeks