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Paula: Luis. Aren't you worried about the proposed strike?

Luis: Well, sure ... .

Paula: You see, if the factory workers go on strike, we (1) 'll lose a lot of production. If we lose production, we (2) be able to supply all our customers.

Luis: Yes, I know, but.. .

Paula: And if we (3) supply our customers, they'll probably buy other makes of car. If that happens, our market share (4) go down. It's not looking good.

Luis: Well, that's right, but .. .

Paula: And what's more, in my experience, when workers go on strike there (5) a bad atmosphere for months afterwards.

Luis: Yes.

Paula: So, (6) you can come to an agreement with the workers soon, there (7) a lot of trouble ahead. If you want my advice, (8) very careful.

Luis: Look, don't worry.

Paula: Don't worry?

Luis: Yes. Look, the workers know that the success of the company depends on this new model. (9) they're stupid, they (10) go on strike.

Paula: Oh?

Luis: Now, just imagine – if it sold really well, we (11) increase our market share and our profits. If that happened, we (12) need to make so many job cuts. And if we (13) have to cut jobs, the trade unions (14) be much happier.

Paula: Well, I suppose you've got a point.

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