[originaltext]M: Oh, I just got some bad news today.W: What happened, Tony?M:

M: Oh, I just got some bad news today.
W: What happened, Tony?
M: Well, you know my job at the design studio?
W: Yes, and...
M:(9)Today the boss called me into his office and told me they had to lay me off. That means as of April 30, I’m out of work.
W: Oh! I’m sorry, you really like working there.
M: Yeah, well, it’s not all bad news. There’s still a small chance that the company will call me back in the summer if the work picks up. You never know what will happen. They may still need me then.
W: Oh, this is so sudden, isn’t it?
M: Well, sort of. Two other employees lost their jobs last month and I had a feeling I might be the next one in line. You know,(10)I have only been working there ten months, so I don’t have any seniority. And if it is going to lay someone off, it’s always going to be the newer employees first.
W: What are you going to do next?
M: As I said, I still go to work until the end of the month.(11)Starting in May, I plan to send out resumes and go on some interviews. Depending on the outcome of the interviews, I may take further actions.
W: Wow! Good luck, Tony!
9. What seems to be the bad news for Tony?
10. What might be one reason for Tony to be laid off ahead of many other employees?
11. What does Tony plan to do next month?