A new colleague

A bilingual passage, three comprehension questions and a practical writing task.

Read the English passage first, then use the translation to check your understanding. Answer the questions and write your response in the practice notebook.

Text and translation

My name is Lina. I work in a small office. There are six people on our team. I answer emails and help visitors. My desk is near the window. I start work at nine, and I have lunch at one.

اسمي لينا. أعمل في مكتب صغير. يوجد ستة أشخاص في فريقنا. أجيب عن الرسائل الإلكترونية وأساعد الزوار. مكتبي قرب النافذة. أبدأ العمل في التاسعة وأتناول الغداء في الواحدة.

Today, a new colleague joins us. His name is Ben. He works with our customers. I show him the kitchen and the meeting room. We have coffee together. He asks about my work, and I ask about his home town.

اليوم ينضم إلينا زميل جديد اسمه بن. يعمل مع عملائنا. أريه المطبخ وغرفة الاجتماعات. نشرب القهوة معًا. يسألني عن عملي وأسأله عن مدينته.

Check your understanding

1. Where is Lina’s desk?
2. When does Lina have lunch?
3. Who is Ben?
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