- stay focused, young man
Arun wakes up early in the morning. He feels a little nervous because today is his first day at work. He starts a new job as a concierge at a big five-star hotel. He takes a shower, brushes his teeth, and puts on his clean uniform. He looks in the mirror and smiles. He wants to do his best.
At 7:30, Arun leaves his house. He takes the bus to the hotel. The building looks large and beautiful. The manager welcomes him and shows him where he sits. Arun meets other workers at the front desk. They are kind and friendly.
The manager explains his job. Arun helps hotel guests, answers questions, and makes them happy. He helps a family find a good restaurant and calls a taxi for them. Later, he gives a map to two tourists and tells them about a temple to visit. They thank him and smile. Arun feels proud.
In the afternoon, the lobby is busy. Arun stays calm and polite. He listens carefully and learns many new things.
At 5:00, his work finishes. He says goodbye to his new friends and goes home. He eats dinner, takes a shower, and goes to bed happy and tired.
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Verbs in text, infinitive and past tense forms
- to wake up – woke up // to stop sleeping
- to feel – felt // to have a feeling
- to be – was // to exist; to be somewhere
- to start – started // to begin something
- to take – took // to get something
- to brush – brushed // to clean with a brush
- to put on – put on // to wear clothes
- to look – looked // to use your eyes to see
- to smile – smiled // to make your mouth happy
- to want – wanted // to wish for something
- to do – did // to make or act
- to leave – left // to go away
- to take – took // to get something
- to look – looked // to use your eyes to see
- to welcome – welcomed // to greet someone nicely
- to show – showed // to make someone see something
- to meet – met // to see someone for the first time or intentionally
- to be – were // to exist; to be somewhere
- to explain – explained // to tell someone clearly
- to help – helped // to do something for someone
- to answer – answered // to reply to a question
- to make – made // to create something
- to help – helped // to do something for someone
- to find – found // to discover or see something
- to call – called // to phone someone
- to give – gave // to give something to someone
- to tell – told // to say something to someone
- to thank – thanked // to say “thanks”
- to smile – smiled // to make your mouth happy
- to feel – felt // to have a feeling
- to be – was // to exist; to be somewhere
- to stay – stayed // to remain in one place
- to listen – listened // to use your ears to hear
- to learn – learned // to get knowledge
- to finish – finished // to complete something
- to say – said // to speak words
- to go – went // to move somewhere
- to eat – ate // to put food in your mouth
- to take – took // to get something
- to go – went // to move somewhere
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Vocabulary:
- Concierge – a person who helps guests at a hotel.
- To wake up – to stop sleeping.
- Early – at the beginning of the day, before usual time.
- To feel nervous – to feel worried or afraid about something.
- To take a shower – to clean your body with water.
- To brush teeth – to clean your teeth with a toothbrush.
- To put on a uniform – to wear special clothes for work or school.
- A mirror – something you look at to see your face.
- To smile – to show happiness with your mouth.
- To leave the house – to go out from your home.
- To take the bus – to travel by bus.
- Front desk – the place in a hotel where workers help guests.
- To be kind – to be friendly and helpful.
- To explain a job – to tell someone what work they must do.
- To answer questions – to give information when someone asks.
- A map – a picture of a place to help you find the way.
- To feel proud – to feel happy because of your work or success.
- A lobby – the big room at the entrance of a hotel.
- To be busy – to have many things to do.
- To stay calm – to be quiet and not worried.
- To be polite – to be friendly and respectful to others.
- To listen carefully – to hear and understand what someone says.
- To finish work – to stop working.
- To be tired – to feel you need rest or sleep.
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1. What is a concierge?
a) A person who helps guests
b) A person who cooks food
c) A person who drives cars
2. What does it mean to wake up?
a) To eat breakfast now
b) To stop sleeping now
c) To go to school now
3. What does early mean?
a) Very late at night
b) In the middle of day
c) At the start of day
4. What does it mean to feel nervous?
a) To feel happy now
b) To feel worried now
c) To feel very tired
5. What does it mean to take a shower?
a) To brush your hair now
b) To wash your clothes
c) To clean your body
6. What does it mean to brush teeth?
a) To clean your teeth
b) To wash your face now
c) To comb your hair now
7. What does it mean to put on a uniform?
a) To take off your shoes
b) To wear special clothes
c) To put on a hat now
8. What is a mirror?
a) Something you write on
b) Something to sit on
c) Something to see face
9. What does it mean to smile?
a) To show your mouth happy
b) To look very sad now
c) To open your eyes wide
10. What does it mean to leave the house?
a) To go out from home
b) To stay inside home
c) To clean your house
11. What does it mean to take the bus?
a) To drive a bus now
b) To walk to a bus
c) To travel by bus
12. What is the front desk?
a) Place workers help guests
b) Place where people sleep
c) Place where people cook
13. What does it mean to be kind?
a) To be angry now
b) To be friendly now
c) To be tired now
14. What does it mean to explain a job?
a) To eat food now
b) To tell someone their work
c) To go to sleep now
15. What does it mean to answer questions?
a) To take a shower
b) To give information
c) To run very fast
16. What is a map?
a) Something to sit on
b) Something to read
c) Picture of a place
17. What does it mean to feel proud?
a) To feel happy about work
b) To feel hungry now
c) To feel very tired
18. What is a lobby?
a) Place where people cook
b) Big room at entrance
c) Place to sleep now
19. What does it mean to be busy?
a) To have many things
b) To eat food now
c) To sleep all day
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20. What does it mean to stay calm?
a) To shout very loud
b) To run very fast
c) To be quiet now
21. What does it mean to be polite?
a) To be friendly now
b) To be tired now
c) To be sad and quiet
22. What does it mean to listen carefully?
a) To run very fast
b) To hear well now
c) To sleep all day
23. What does it mean to finish work?
a) To eat food now
b) To stop working now
c) To start job now
24. What does it mean to be tired?
a) To feel very happy
b) To feel you need rest
c) To feel hungry now
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Answers:
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a, 7-b, 8-c,
9-a, 10-a, 11-c, 12-a, 13-b, 14-b, 15-b, 16-c,
17-a, 18-b, 19-a, 20-c, 21-a, 22-b, 23-b, 24-b
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Correct version:
- What is a concierge? – A person who helps guests
- What does it mean to wake up? – To stop sleeping now
- What does early mean? – At the start of day
- What does it mean to feel nervous? – To feel worried now
- What does it mean to take a shower? – To clean your body
- What does it mean to brush teeth? – To clean your teeth
- What does it mean to put on a uniform? – To wear special clothes
- What is a mirror? – Something to see face
- What does it mean to smile? – To show your mouth happy
- What does it mean to leave the house? – To go out from home
- What does it mean to take the bus? – To travel by bus
- What is the front desk? – Place workers help guests
- What does it mean to be kind? – To be friendly now
- What does it mean to explain a job? – To tell someone their work
- What does it mean to answer questions? – To give information
- What is a map? – Picture of a place
- What does it mean to feel proud? – To feel happy about work
- What is a lobby? – Big room at entrance
- What does it mean to be busy? – To have many things
- What does it mean to stay calm? – To be quiet now
- What does it mean to be polite? – To be friendly now
- What does it mean to listen carefully? – To hear well now
- What does it mean to finish work? – To stop working now
- What does it mean to be tired? – To feel you need rest
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Match the word with the correct definition:
Words:
- Concierge
- Wake up
- Early
- Feel nervous
- Take a shower
- Brush teeth
- Put on a uniform
- Mirror
- Smile
- Leave the house
- Take the bus
- Front desk
- Be kind
- Explain a job
- Answer questions
- Map
- Feel proud
- Lobby
- Be busy
- Stay calm
- Be polite
- Listen carefully
- Finish work
- Be tired
Definitions:
a) To feel you need rest or sleep
b) A person who helps guests at a hotel
c) To stop sleeping
d) To show happiness with your mouth
e) The big room at the entrance of a hotel
f) To clean your body with water
g) To give information when someone asks
h) To tell someone what work they must do
i) To go out from your home
j) To hear and understand what someone says
k) To clean your teeth with a toothbrush
l) To be quiet and not worried
m) Something you look at to see your face
n) To wear special clothes for work or school
o) At the beginning of the day
p) To be friendly and respectful to others
q) To be friendly and helpful
r) To travel by bus
s) To have many things to do
t) Place in a hotel where workers help guests
u) To feel happy because of your work or success
v) To take off work, to stop working
w) To feel worried or afraid
x) To leave a happy expression on your face
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Answers:
1-b, 2-c, 3-o, 4-w, 5-f, 6-k, 7-n, 8-m, 9-x,
10-i, 11-r, 12-t, 13-q, 14-h, 15-g, 16-j, 17-u,
18-e, 19-s, 20-l, 21-p, 22-j, 23-v, 24-a
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Correct version:
- Concierge – A person who helps guests at a hotel
- Wake up – To stop sleeping
- Early – At the beginning of the day
- Feel nervous – To feel worried or afraid
- Take a shower – To clean your body with water
- Brush teeth – To clean your teeth with a toothbrush
- Put on a uniform – To wear special clothes for work or school
- Mirror – Something you look at to see your face
- Smile – To leave a happy expression on your face
- Leave the house – To go out from your home
- Take the bus – To travel by bus
- Front desk – Place in a hotel where workers help guests
- Be kind – To be friendly and helpful
- Explain a job – To tell someone what work they must do
- Answer questions – To give information when someone asks
- Map – A picture of a place to help you find the way
- Feel proud – To feel happy because of your work or success
- Lobby – The big room at the entrance of a hotel
- Be busy – To have many things to do
- Stay calm – To be quiet and not worried
- Be polite – To be friendly and respectful to others
- Listen carefully – To hear and understand what someone says
- Finish work – To take off work, to stop working
- Be tired – To feel you need rest or sleep
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Short answers, basics:
| Example Sentence | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| I learn the alphabet. | Yes, I do. | No, I don’t. |
| You read signs. | Yes, you do. | No, you don’t. |
| He practices speaking. | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn’t. |
| She watches cartoons. | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn’t. |
| It helps us learn English. | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn’t. |
| We use apps like Duolingo. | Yes, we do. | No, we don’t. |
| You read labels. | Yes, you do. | No, you don’t. |
| They make mistakes sometimes. | Yes, they do. | No, they don’t. |
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do I learn the alphabet? | Yes, I do. | No, I don’t. |
| Do you read signs? | Yes, you do. | No, you don’t. |
| Does he practice speaking? | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn’t. |
| Does she watch cartoons? | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn’t. |
| Does it help us learn English? | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn’t. |
| Do we use apps like Duolingo? | Yes, we do. | No, we don’t. |
| Do you read labels? | Yes, you do. | No, you don’t. |
| Do they make mistakes sometimes? | Yes, they do. | No, they don’t. |
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Am I big? | Yes, I am. | No, I am not. |
| Are you big? | Yes, you are. | No, you aren’t. |
| Is he big? | Yes, he is. | No, he isn’t. |
| Is she big? | Yes, she is. | No, she isn’t. |
| Is it big? | Yes, it is. | No, it isn’t. |
| Are we big? | Yes, we are. | No, we aren’t. |
| Are you big? | Yes, you are. | No, you aren’t. |
| Are they big? | Yes, they are. | No, they aren’t. |
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Short answers:
- Arun wakes up early in the morning.
YOU WRITE:
Yes, he does. - He sleeps at the hotel lobby in the afternoon.
YOU WRITE:
No, he doesn’t. - Arun feels nervous on his first day.
________________________________ - Arun works as a chef at the hotel.
________________________________ - He puts on his clean uniform.
________________________________ - Arun helps a family find a restaurant.
________________________________ - Arun is tired after his first shift.
________________________________ - The manager is angry with Arun.
________________________________ - Arun listens carefully to his colleagues.
________________________________ - Arun takes a taxi to the hotel.
________________________________ - He goes home and skips dinner.
________________________________ - Arun takes the bus to the hotel.
________________________________ - He does not take notes during his shift.
________________________________ - Arun cleans the hotel rooms on his first day.
________________________________ - The manager welcomes Arun at the hotel.
________________________________ - Before sleeping, Arun thinks about doing better tomorrow.
________________________________
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Correct version:
Arun wakes up early in the morning.
Yes, he does.
He sleeps at the hotel lobby in the afternoon.
No, he doesn’t.
Arun feels nervous on his first day.
Yes, he does.
Arun works as a chef at the hotel.
No, he doesn’t.
He puts on his clean uniform.
Yes, he does.
Arun helps a family find a restaurant.
Yes, he does.
Arun is tired after his first shift.
Yes, he is.
The manager is angry with Arun.
No, he isn’t.
Arun listens carefully to his colleagues.
Yes, he does.
Arun takes a taxi to the hotel.
No, he doesn’t.
He goes home and skips dinner.
No, he doesn’t.
Arun takes the bus to the hotel.
Yes, he does.
He does not take notes during his shift.
No, he doesn’t.
Arun cleans the hotel rooms on his first day.
No, he doesn’t.
The manager welcomes Arun at the hotel.
Yes, he does.
Before sleeping, Arun thinks about doing better tomorrow.
No, he doesn’t.
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Answer, and correct the sentence:
- Arun wakes up very late.
YOU WRITE:
No, he doesn’t. He wakes up early. - He sleeps in the hotel lobby in the afternoon.
YOU WRITE:
No he doesn’t. He goes home after work. - Arun works as a chef.
___________________________ - Arun cleans the hotel rooms on his first day.
___________________________ - He skips dinner at home.
___________________________ - Arun takes a taxi to the hotel.
___________________________ - The manager is angry with Arun.
___________________________ - Arun wears casual clothes.
___________________________ - Arun ignores his colleagues.
___________________________ - Arun sits all day in the lobby.
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Correct version:
- Arun wakes up very late.
True is: Arun wakes up early. - He sleeps in the hotel lobby in the afternoon.
True is: He goes home after work. - Arun works as a chef.
True is: Arun works as a hotel concierge. - Arun cleans the hotel rooms on his first day.
True is: Arun helps guests at the front desk. - He skips dinner at home.
True is: He eats dinner at home. - Arun takes a taxi to the hotel.
True is: Arun takes the bus to the hotel. - The manager is angry with Arun.
True is: The manager welcomes Arun. - Arun wears casual clothes.
True is: Arun wears a clean uniform. - Arun ignores his colleagues.
True is: Arun listens carefully to his colleagues. - Arun sits all day in the lobby.
True is: Arun works at the front desk and helps guests.
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Basics:
| Personal Pronoun | am / is / are | |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | 8 years old |
| You | are | 8 years old |
| He | is | 8 years old |
| She | is | 8 years old |
| It | is | 8 years old |
| We | are | 8 years old |
| You (plural) | are | 8 years old |
| They | are | 8 years old |
| Personal Pronoun | am not / is not / are not | |
|---|---|---|
| I | am not | 8 years old |
| You | are not | 8 years old |
| He | is not | 8 years old |
| She | is not | 8 years old |
| It | is not | 8 years old |
| We | are not | 8 years old |
| You (plural) | are not | 8 years old |
| They | are not | 8 years old |
Question:
| Question Word | Personal Pronoun | |
|---|---|---|
| Am | I | 8 years old? |
| Are | you | 8 years old? |
| Is | he | 8 years old? |
| Is | she | 8 years old? |
| Is | it | 8 years old? |
| Are | we | 8 years old? |
| Are | you (plural) | 8 years old? |
| Are | they | 8 years old? |
Statement:
| Personal Pronoun | Verb | |
|---|---|---|
| I | like | ice cream |
| You | like | ice cream |
| He | likes | ice cream |
| She | likes | ice cream |
| It | likes | ice cream |
| We | like | ice cream |
| You (plural) | like | ice cream |
| They | like | ice cream |
Negation:
| Personal Pronoun | Verb (negative) | |
|---|---|---|
| I | do not like | ice cream |
| You | do not like | ice cream |
| He | does not like | ice cream |
| She | does not like | ice cream |
| It | does not like | ice cream |
| We | do not like | ice cream |
| You (plural) | do not like | ice cream |
| They | do not like | ice cream |
Question:
| Do / Does | Personal Pronoun | Verb | Sugar? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do | I | like | sugar? |
| Do | you | like | sugar? |
| Does | he | like | sugar? |
| Does | she | like | sugar? |
| Does | it | like | sugar? |
| Do | we | like | sugar? |
| Do | you (plural) | like | sugar? |
| Do | they | like | sugar? |
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Answer, short answer first, if a negaitve answer give the correct answer:
- Does Arun take the bus to the hotel?
YOU WRITE:
Yes, he does. He takes the bus to the hotel. - Is the manager angry with Arun?
YOU WRITE:
No, he isn’t. The manager welcomes Arun. - Does Arun put on a clean uniform?
______________________________ - Does he sleep in the hotel lobby in the afternoon?
______________________________ - Does Arun listen carefully to his colleagues?
______________________________ - Does he go home and skip dinner?
______________________________ - Does Arun wake up early in the morning?
______________________________ - Does Arun clean the hotel rooms on his first day?
______________________________ - Is Arun nervous on his first day?
______________________________ - Does Arun help a family find a restaurant?
______________________________ - Does Arun work as a chef at the hotel?
______________________________ - Before sleeping, does Arun think about doing better tomorrow?
______________________________ - Does he take notes during his shift?
______________________________ - Does the manager welcome Arun at the hotel?
______________________________ - Is Arun tired after his first shift?
______________________________ - Does Arun take a taxi to the hotel?
______________________________
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Correct answers:
- Does Arun take the bus to the hotel?
Yes, he does. Arun takes the bus to the hotel. - Is the manager angry with Arun?
No, he isn’t. The manager welcomes Arun. - Does Arun put on a clean uniform?
Yes, he does. He puts on a clean uniform. - Does he sleep in the hotel lobby in the afternoon?
No, he doesn’t. He goes home after work. - Does Arun listen carefully to his colleagues?
Yes, he does. Arun listens carefully to his colleagues. - Does he go home and skip dinner?
No, he doesn’t. He eats dinner at home. - Does Arun wake up early in the morning?
Yes, he does. Arun wakes up early in the morning. - Does Arun clean the hotel rooms on his first day?
No, he doesn’t. He works at the front desk and helps guests. - Is Arun nervous on his first day?
Yes, he is. Arun feels nervous on his first day. - Does Arun help a family find a restaurant?
Yes, he does. Arun helps a family find a restaurant. - Does Arun work as a chef at the hotel?
No, he doesn’t. Arun works as a hotel concierge. - Before sleeping, does Arun think about doing better tomorrow?
No, he doesn’t. Before sleeping, Arun plans to do better tomorrow. - Does he take notes during his shift?
Yes, he does. Arun takes notes during his shift. - Does the manager welcome Arun at the hotel?
Yes, he does. The manager welcomes Arun at the hotel. - Is Arun tired after his first shift?
Yes, he is. Arun is tired after his first shift. - Does Arun take a taxi to the hotel?
No, he doesn’t. Arun takes the bus to the hotel.
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Answer in complete sentences:
- When does Arun wake up in the morning?
- How does Arun feel on his first day?
- What does Arun put on in the morning?
- How does Arun go to the hotel?
- Who welcomes Arun at the hotel?
- Where does Arun work in the hotel?
- Why does Arun feel nervous?
- Who helps Arun during his first day?
- What does Arun do at the front desk?
- How does Arun listen to his colleagues?
- When does Arun finish his shift?
- What does Arun think about before sleeping?
- Who talks to Arun at the hotel?
- How does Arun get ready in the morning?
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Full version:
- When does Arun wake up in the morning?
He wakes up early. - How does Arun feel on his first day?
He feels nervous. - What does Arun put on in the morning?
He puts on a clean uniform. - How does Arun go to the hotel?
He takes the bus. - Who welcomes Arun at the hotel?
The manager welcomes him. - Where does Arun work in the hotel?
He works at the front desk. - Why does Arun feel nervous?
Because it is his first day. - Who helps Arun during his first day?
His colleagues help him. - What does Arun do at the front desk?
He helps the guests. - How does Arun listen to his colleagues?
He listens carefully. - When does Arun finish his shift?
He finishes at five o’clock. - What does Arun think about before sleeping?
He thinks about doing better tomorrow. - Who talks to Arun at the hotel?
The manager and colleagues talk to him. - How does Arun get ready in the morning?
He takes a shower and brushes his teeth.
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Dialogue, complete, fill in, words below:
manager – carefully – early – colleagues – take –
first day – clean – tomorrow – nervous –
teeth – front desk –
help – feel –
shift
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Interviewer: When do you wake up in the morning?
Arun: I wake up __________.
Interviewer: How do you feel on your first day?
Arun: I feel ___________.
Interviewer: What do you put on in the morning?
Arun: I put on a __________ uniform.
Interviewer: How do you go to the hotel?
Arun: I __________ the bus.
Interviewer: Who welcomes you at the hotel?
Arun: The __________ welcomes me.
Interviewer: Where do you work in the hotel?
Arun: I work at the __________.
Interviewer: Why do you __________nervous?
Arun: Because it is my first day.
Interviewer: Who helps you during your __________?
Arun: My colleagues help me.
Interviewer: What do you do at the front desk?
Arun: I __________ the guests.
Interviewer: How do you listen to your colleagues?
Arun: I listen __________.
Interviewer: When do you finish your __________?
Arun: I finish at five o’clock.
Interviewer: What do you think about before sleeping?
Arun: I think about doing better __________.
Interviewer: Who talks to you at the hotel?
Arun: The manager and __________ talk to me.
Interviewer: How do you get ready in the morning?
Arun: I take a shower and brush my __________.
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Correct answers:
Interviewer: When do you wake up in the morning?
Arun: I wake up early.
Interviewer: How do you feel on your first day?
Arun: I feel nervous.
Interviewer: What do you put on in the morning?
Arun: I put on a clean uniform.
Interviewer: How do you go to the hotel?
Arun: I take the bus.
Interviewer: Who welcomes you at the hotel?
Arun: The manager welcomes me.
Interviewer: Where do you work in the hotel?
Arun: I work at the front desk.
Interviewer: Why do you feel nervous?
Arun: Because it is my first day.
Interviewer: Who helps you during your first day?
Arun: My colleagues help me.
Interviewer: What do you do at the front desk?
Arun: I help the guests.
Interviewer: How do you listen to your colleagues?
Arun: I listen carefully.
Interviewer: When do you finish your shift?
Arun: I finish at five o’clock.
Interviewer: What do you think about before sleeping?
Arun: I think about doing better tomorrow.
Interviewer: Who talks to you at the hotel?
Arun: The manager and colleagues talk to me.
Interviewer: How do you get ready in the morning?
Arun: I take a shower and brush my teeth.
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Read:
My name is Arun. I am a young man. Today is my first day at a five-star hotel. I wake up early and feel very nervous. I take a shower, brush my teeth, and put on a clean uniform. I take the bus to the hotel. The manager welcomes me and shows me my place at the front desk. I help the guests and listen carefully to my colleagues. I feel proud when I do my job well. After my shift, I go home. I think about doing better tomorrow. I am tired but happy.
rewrite the story starting with
>>>>>>>>His name is Arun. He is……….
and make all changes necessary.
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Correct version:
His name is Arun. He is a young man. Today is his first day at a five-star hotel. He wakes up early and feels very nervous. He takes a shower, brushes his teeth, and puts on a clean uniform. He takes the bus to the hotel. The manager welcomes him and shows him his place at the front desk. He helps the guests and listens carefully to his colleagues. He feels proud when he does his job well. After his shift, he goes home. He thinks about doing better tomorrow. He is tired but happy.