office

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At the office

Office

stress ball

computer tower

post-it notes

litter bin

a mug

manila folder

computer speakers

sellotape dispenser

certificate

penholder

drawers

desk organiser

A ………………………….. is a small piece of wire that holds pieces of paper together. It keeps papers together temporarily, but if you want to do it permanently you should use a ……………………….

A …………………………….. is a small piece of wood (or plastic) with a clip at the top so that you can attach the paper to it and write while standing.

There is usually a ………………….……… in an office where you can write notes or messages for all to see. It is sometimes used to give presentations.

A ……………………………… is used to make many copies of the same paper.

A …………………………… allows for information from the computer to be printed onto a piece of paper.

A …………………………….. is used to create holes on the left side of a paper so that the papers can be organized inside of a …………………………………….. .

The company has just invested in new ...................................................... The others were much too slow and there wasn’t enough space on the hard disk.

My Office

Like most offices, my office is a place where I can concentrate on my work and feel comfortable at the same time. Of course, I have all the necessary equipment on my desk.
       I have the telephone next to the fax machine on the right side of my desk. My computer is in the center of my desk with the monitor directly in front of me. I have a comfortable office chair to sit on and some pictures of my family between the computer and the telephone. In order to help me read, I also have a lamp near my computer, which I use in the evening if I work late.
      There is plenty of paper in one of the cabinet drawers. There is a stapler, paper clips, highlighters, pens and erasers in the other drawer. In the room, there is a comfortable armchair and a sofa to sit on. I also have a low table in front of the sofa on which there are some magazines.
      I have tried to make my office as comfortable as possible in order to be able to concentrate on my work as well as feel at home. I love my office.

My office

Like most offices, my office is a place where I can concentrate on my work and feel comfortable at the same time. Of course, I have all the necessary equipment on my desk.

       I have the telephone next to the printer on the right side of my desk. My computer is in the center of my desk with the monitor directly in front of me. I have a comfortable office chair to sit on and some pictures of my family between the computer and the telephone. In order to help me read, I also have a lamp near my computer, which I use in the evening if I work late.
      There is plenty of paper in one of the cabinet drawers. There is a stapler, paper clips, highlighters, pens and erasers in the other drawer. In the room, there is a comfortable armchair and a sofa to sit on. I also have a low table in front of the sofa on which there are some magazines.
      I have tried to make my office as comfortable as possible in order to be able to concentrate on my work as well as feel at home. I love my office.

What do I need to do in my office?

1. relax
2. concentrate
3. study
4. read magazines

Which piece of equipment do I NOT have on my desk?

1. fax
2. computer
3. lamp
4. photocopier

Where are the pictures of my family located?

1. on the wall
2. next to the lamp
3. between the computer and the telephone
4. near the printer

I use the lamp to read:

1. all day
2. never
3. in the morning
4. in the evening

Where do I keep the paperclips?

1. on the desk
2. next to the lamp
3. in a cabinet drawer
4. in a desk organiser

What do I keep on the table in front of the sofa?

1. company reports
2. magazines
3. books
4. leaflets

writing table  

moveable articles for use in the house or office

sliding receptacle in a desk, cabinet, etc.  

a small metal clip used to hold papers together  

a small chest used for keeping papers, files, etc.

a moveable or portable computer

pen used to mark passages in a bright colour

a comfortable chair often found in a living room  

a small device used to bind papers together  

supplies and tools used to work  

armchair

cabinet

desk

drawer

equipment

furniture

highlighter

laptop

paperclip

stapler

OFFICE WITH A VIEW

Brenda is a newspaper reporter in Melbourne, Australia. Her office
is on the fifth floor. It has a desk, a bookcase, two file cabinets, two
chairs, a computer and a large window. Brenda can see the
mountains and sky from her office window. When she is interviewing people on the phone, she often stares out the window. Looking at the mountains helps her to relax. Brenda enjoys her job. She likes talking to people and finding out what is happening in her city. The only thing she doesn’t like about her job is the deadlines. A deadline is a due date. Reporters have to complete their stories by a deadline.

Melbourne is in Australia.

1. True
2. False

Brenda is a television reporter.

1. True
2. False

There is a computer on Brenda’s desk.

1. True
2. False

Reporters need to finish their stories on time.

1. True
2. False

Looking at the mountains helps Brenda to relax.

1. True
2. False

What does Brenda do?

She is a ...

On which floor is her office?

The ... floor.(in words)

Make a question:

a Brenda reporter ? is newspaper

Make a sentence:

floor is . her on fifth office the

Make a sentence:
likes her what she find city happening out to . is to in

Put the letters in the correct order:

Telter norepe

Put the letters in the correct order:

Peenolev

Put the letters in the correct order:

Maspts