The First Day 第一天上班

This is Jessica Martin's first day at StarComp Inc., a computer company. Her orientation begins in the office of personnel manager Mel Brown. Mel makes sure that Jessica understands the company's workplace rules, vacation and sick leave policies, employee benefits and many other things. He also gives Jessica the StarComp employee handbook.
这是洁西卡．玛婷第一天在星电公司上班，这是一家计算机公司。她接受的新人训练从人事经理梅尔．布朗的办公室开始。梅尔得负责让洁西卡了解公司的办公室规则、休假与病假的规定、员工福利、以及很多其它的事项。他也给洁西卡一本星电公司的员工手册。

Mel: Any questions, Jessica?
Jessica: Concerning the three-month probation-how can I know if I'm doing well enough to pass?
Mel: We regularly review the performance of staff on probation. We'll keep you informed. And don't worry too much. We choose and train our employees very carefully, so the chance of unpleasant surprises is quite low.
*梅　尔：有没有什么问题，洁西卡？
*洁西卡：有关三个月的试用期，我要怎么样才能知道自己是否做得够好、能通过试用？
*梅　尔：我们会定期检讨试用人员的工作绩效，也会让你知道结果的。你不要太担心，我们对员工的选择与训练是很谨慎的，所以发生不愉快的意外情况的机会很少。
【Word Bank】
orientation (n) 帮助新生或新人认识环境的训练
handbook (n) 手册
probation (n) 试用

(a few minutes later)
Mel: Everything clear so far?
Jessica: Pretty much, but I was wondering if there is a dress code?
Mel: Yes, but it's not unreasonable. StarComp just wants employees to look their best and represent the company well.
Jessica: Does that mean no casual clothes?
Mel: Not exactly. It just means no shorts and no blue jeans. Except at company picnics, of course! But there's no need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Just use your own good judgment. Any more questions?
Jessica: Yes. When can I get started?
（几分钟后）
*梅　尔：目前一切都还清楚吗？
*洁西卡：蛮清楚的，不过我想知道是不是有服装上的规定？
*梅　尔：有的，但不会不合理，星电只是希望员工能保持最佳的形象，并且适当地代表公司。
*洁西卡：这样是不是表示不能穿休闲服了？
*梅　尔：也不尽然，这只是表示不能穿短裤和牛仔裤。当然，参加公司的野餐活动是例外啰！不过，也不需要出去买一柜子新衣服，自己好好地判断一下就可以了。还有什么问题吗？
*洁西卡：有的，我什么时可以开始呢？
Mel takes Jessica to the Engineering Department. There, Jessica has another meeting, this time with her new supervisor, Betty Armstrong.
梅尔带洁西卡到工程部去，洁西卡在那儿还要跟另一个人会面，这次是和她的新主管贝蒂．阿姆斯特朗。
Betty: Welcome to Engineering, Jessica. It's nice to have you with us.
Jessica: Thank you. It's nice to be here.
Betty: You may feel differently soon. This department is a high-pressure world. Working here is a big challenge.
Jessica: I know. That's why I applied here. I like challenges.
Betty: Well, I must warn you. You may get discouraged at first. Most new employees do. But don't give up.
Jessica: I won't-I hope.
*贝　蒂：欢迎来到工程部，洁西卡，很高兴妳加入我们。
*洁西卡：谢谢妳，我也很高兴来这里。
*贝　蒂：再过不久，妳可能就会觉得很不一样了。这个部门的压力很大，在这里工作是一个很大的挑战。
*洁西卡：我知道，那也是我来这里应征的缘故，我喜欢挑战。
*贝　蒂：我得警告妳，刚开始可能会有挫折感，大部份的新员工都会有这种感受，可是千万别放弃。
*洁西卡：我希望我不会。
【Word Bank】
wardrobe (n) 衣服；衣柜
engineering (n) 工程学
dress code (n phr) 服装规定
high-pressure (adj) 压力很大的

Betty: I'm here to help you do your best. If you have any problems or questions, my door is usually open. I find that good communication is not always easy, but it's definitely worth the effort. When you have a complaint, as I'm sure you will sooner or later, don't stew over it. Tell me about it. I'll do my best to deal with it as quickly as possible.
Jessica: Great. I feel the same way. Please let me know if my work isn't up to par.
Betty: Certainly. I'll give you lots of honest feedback. It may not always sound "positive" at first, but remember, my job is to help you do your best. I take that job very seriously.
*贝　蒂：我的工作就是要帮助妳发挥实力，妳如果有任何困难或问题，我的门通常是开着的。我发现良好的沟通并非都很容易，但是绝对值得一试。当妳有抱怨时，我相信迟早都会有的，千万别闷在心里。请告诉我，我会尽我的能力尽快处理。
*洁西卡：太好了，我也是这样觉得。如果我的工作做得不够好，麻烦妳也要告诉我。
*贝　蒂：当然，我会给妳很多诚实的响应，乍听之下也许不是很正面，但妳要记住，我的工作就是要帮助妳发挥实力，我是很看重这个工作的。
A coworker named Janet is assigned to train Jessica on the office computer system. For the rest of the morning, she teaches Jessica how to log on, how to send and receive e-mail, and how to use the project scheduling software. Then she takes Jessica to the company cafeteria for lunch.
有个名叫珍妮的同事，被指定来训练洁西卡使用办公室的计算机系统。那天早上剩下的时间，她就教洁西卡如何登录计算机、如何传收电子邮件、以及如何使用安排计划时间表的软件。然后，她带洁西卡到公司的自助餐厅吃午餐。
【Word Bank】
stew (n) 闷着
feedback (n) 回应
log on (v phr) 登录（计算机）
project (n) 计划
up to par (adj phr) 达一般正常的水准

Janet: Well, how do you feel after your first morning at StarComp?
Jessica: Pretty good, Janet. But I think this job will be more difficult than I expected.
Janet: Don't worry. Everyone feels that way when they join Engineering. With our training system, though, you'll learn the ropes quickly. If you need any help understanding the way we do things here, just ask me. I know everything. (laughs)
*珍　妮：妳在星电公司待了第一个上午之后，感觉怎么样？
*洁西卡：还不错，珍妮。可是我想这个工作会比我所预期的还难。
*珍　妮：别担心，每个刚加入工程部的人都这样觉得。不过，有了我们这套训练制度，妳很快就会得心应手了。如果妳需要人帮助妳了解我们这里的做事方式，只要问我就好了，我什么都知道。（大笑）

Jessica: I was wondering about one thing. Our supervisor, Betty, seems a little, well, stern. I think she doesn't like me very much.
Janet: Oh, don't be too quick to judge Betty. It's true that she's not the sweetest person in the department. Actually, I am. (laughs) But don't con-fuse her personality with her management style. You'll soon find that she's a very good supervisor. You likely won't become her best friend-none of us have. But with Betty, that doesn't matter. Whether she likes you or not, she'll always look out for your best interests. She's fair, even-tempered and very reasonable. And if she hadn't agreed to your hiring, you wouldn't be here.
Jessica: Thanks, Janet. That makes me feel a lot better. I think I'll come back to work tomorrow!
*洁西卡：有一件事令我纳闷，我们的主管贝蒂似乎有点，怎么说呢，严厉吧！我想她大概不太喜欢我。
*珍　妮：噢！别这么快就对贝蒂下定论。她的确不是这个部门里最甜的一个人，其实我才是。（大笑）。可是别把她的个性和她的管理作风混淆了，妳很快就会发现，她是个很好的主管。妳不太可能会成为她最好的朋友，这里没有一个人是，但是对贝蒂来说，这点并不重要。不管她喜不喜欢妳，她总是会为妳的好处着想。她对人公平、没什么脾气、并且非常讲理。如果不是她同意要用妳，妳今天就不会在这里了。
*洁西卡：谢谢妳，珍妮，妳让我觉得好多了。我想我明天会再回来上班的！
【Word Bank】
stern (adj) 严格的；严厉的
even-tempered (adj) 不容易生气的；没有脾气的

The origin of article: Studio Classroom

资料来源: 空中英语教室