The Daily Swap

Sean and Lauren talk on a quick phone call while handling heavy workloads.

The Daily Swap

Listen and choose the right answer

What is Sean's role during this month?

• Permanent marketing director
• Acting manager
• Logistics intern

Why is Lauren very busy today?

• She is covering for the marketing director who is on leave.
• She is starting a new job in London.
• She is organizing an office party in Seattle.

What do Sean and Lauren agree to do in the end?

• To quit their jobs together
• To swap their tasks for the rest of the day
• To ask their boss for a bigger salary

How do they feel about each other's jobs after the swap?

• They think the other's job is actually quite easy.
• They hate the swap immediately and switch back.
• They realize they made a huge mistake.

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Sean: That sounds tough. My temporary contract as ____ is driving me crazy right now.
• Lauren: Tell me about it. Every single ____ goes through my desk, and I hate it.
• Sean: I have to ____ three different subsidiaries in Seattle today, and my head hurts.
• Lauren: And I need to ____ twenty angry clients who keep calling about delayed shipments.
• Sean: Wait a second, what tasks are you actually accountable for on your daily ____ ?

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