[originaltext]W: Tim, we need to do something about Steve. M: What’s the probl

W: Tim, we need to do something about Steve.
M: What’s the problem with Steve?
W:(17)He’s late for work almost every other day.
M: I know. But I don’t want to fire him.
W: Why not? A lot of people want to work here.
M: That’s true.(18)But he’s really smart and talented.
W: I agree. He does his work very well.(19)How about talking with him?
M:(19)OK. Maybe that’ll work.
17. What do we know about Steve according to the woman?
18. What does the man think of Steve?
19. What do they decide to do with Steve s problem?