[originaltext]M: I am so sorry to tell you that you needn’t come next week. You

M: I am so sorry to tell you that you needn’t come next week. You know, our company’s sales have been poor recently.
W: I’ve always worked hard. Would yon be kind enough to give me a month’s time so that I can find a new job?
Q: What has happened to the woman?

W: Do you know if Nick has got enough money for his study?
M: Yes. If Nick hadn’t worked in the steel plant last summer, he wouldn’t have earned enough money for his living expenses during his senior year.
Q: What does the man mean about Nick?