Difficulty: Advanced
France
After winning a TV talent show, Alison thought that it would open the door to fame and success as a singer. Unfortunately, her notoriety was shortlived, and she hasn't been able to land any contracts.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison's dad, Jean-Pierre, has found a manager for his daughter. They are elated and can't believe their luck. They are prepared to do anything to achieve fame. However, Alison's mother, Nadine, is not so sure.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison and her father are so delighted at the prospect of working with the famous manager, Steve Holloway, that they're willing to do anything he asks, even pay his outrageous fees. Nadine is alarmed and worried for her daughter.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Nadine doesn't share Jean-Pierre and Alison's enthusiasm regarding Steve Holloway, who hasn't been in touch for weeks. She expresses her doubt about his credibility, when all of a sudden the phone rings....
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison records her song in Steve's studio—or so she believes. When Steve asks Jean-Pierre to pay the sound engineer, he seems so surprised and upset that Steve decides to pay him out of his own pocket.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
When Jean-Pierre and Alison return to the studio, Steve tells them that Rihanna's producer is interested in working on Alison's album and also asks for another very large sum of money. Jean-Pierre gets angry and becomes very skeptical about the whole affair.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Jean-Pierre finally realizes that Steve, Alison's recording manager, is a scammer. However, Alison is still under Steve's spell and throws caution to the wind.
Difficulty: Advanced
France
Alison finally realizes that Steve Holloway is a scammer. Though she'll never get her money back, she still has a bright future as a lawyer specializing in artists' rights.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Cynthia and her friend Brigitte have worked for a small heating company for a few years. However, financial troubles seem to be taking their toll on their boss, and they are concerned for his welfare.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia's boss Georges is desperate to save his gas heating company from bankruptcy. He hatches a plan and asks for Cynthia's help. As much as she cares about the company and her boss, she can't go along with his crazy plan.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia's boss Georges asked her to inflate the quotes to boost the coffers. She feels torn because what he's asking her to do is totally illegal, but on the other hand, she doesn't want her colleagues to lose their jobs.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia reluctantly agrees to go along with her boss's request to inflate the quotes, but her conscience won't let her rest. She is not coping very well.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia takes pity on a client who can't afford to pay the outrageous prices the company is charging and agonizes over his plight.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia is very upset because of the situation at work. Her friend Brigitte has a bad feeling about her state of mind and comes to check on her.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France None
Cynthia can't take it anymore and decides to call the fraud control. From now on, the company will be in better hands and can run in a legitimate fashion.
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