Story 13

Anna’s First Day at Work

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Office – (aw-fis) /ˈɒf.ɪs/
Noun: A place where people work
Synonyms: workplace, building
Sample sentence: Anna works in a big office.

2. Nervous – (nur-vuhs) /ˈnɜː.vəs/
Adjective: Worried about something new
Synonyms: anxious, uneasy
Sample sentence: Anna feels nervous.

3. Boss – (baws) /bɒs/
Noun: A person who tells workers what to do
Synonyms: manager, supervisor
Sample sentence: Anna meets her boss.

4. Computer – (kuhm-pyoo-ter) /kəmˈpjuː.tər/
Noun: A machine used for work or study
Synonyms: PC, laptop
Sample sentence: Anna uses her computer.

5. Smile – (smahyl) /smaɪl/
Verb: To show happiness with your face
Synonyms: grin, beam
Sample sentence: Anna smiles at her coworkers.

STORY

Anna’s First Day at Work

Anna starts her first day at a new job. She wakes up early and wears nice clothes. She takes the bus to the office. She feels nervous but excited. At the office, Anna meets her boss. He smiles and welcomes her. A coworker shows Anna her desk. She turns on her computer and starts learning her work. At lunch, her coworkers invite her. Anna smiles and feels happy.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Where does Anna go?

2. How does Anna feel at first?

3. Who welcomes Anna?

4. What does Anna use at her desk?

5. What do her coworkers do?

True or False

6. Anna goes to the office.

7. Anna feels nervous.

8. Anna meets her boss.

9. Anna uses a computer.

10. Anna eats lunch alone.

DISCUSSION

1. Where does Anna work?

2. How does Anna feel at first?

3. Who helps Anna at work?

4. What happens at lunch?

5. Is Anna happy at the end?

6. How do you feel on your first day?

7. What helps you feel less nervous?

8. Is smiling important at work?

9. Do you like working with people?

10. What makes a good first day?