[originaltext]W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. I’m Dianna Huston.M: Good morning.

W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. I’m Dianna Huston.
M: Good morning. What can I do for you?
W: I’m a college student I’m taking a business course which needs three weeks’ work experience. My lecturer, Mr. Armstrong, Suggested I contact you as you’ve allowed students before to practice in your company (22) . Pre brought a letter of reference from Mr. Armstrong for you.
M: Thanks. Yes, our company has a good relationship with the university. We’ve had many students here over the past years. We usually take students who are in the second half of their courses (23) . What about you?
W: Pm almost at the halfway mark. I’ve got some exams in two weeks. Then I’ll be ready to start before the beginning of the second semester. But I thought I’d get this organized before the exams start
M: That’s a very responsible way of thinking. It’s a good idea to get in early. Pm sure there will be many students soon.
W: I could start in three weeks if you like.
M: Do you understand what’s involved in the practice?
W: I think so. Mr. Armstrong explained the procedures to us. I have to work regular hours, and write a comprehensive report on what I’ve learnt as an assignment for Mr. Armstrong and the personnel department of the company as well. And you will send a report about my work to Mr. Armstrong and that will also be part of my assessment (24) .
M: That’s right. But I’ll have to discuss this application with the personnel department. And I will let you know as soon as possible if you’ ve been accepted (25) .
W: Yes, please. If I’m not accepted, I’ll have to apply somewhere else.