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Joy English · Level A1 · Workjoy-english.com

Big news from the boss

Name:Date:

Follow a work conversation about news and new tasks.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

Metro
The underground train in Washington.
fire
To end someone's job.
assignment
A job or task that someone gives you.

Answer key

  1. I always ride the Metro to work.“Ride” is used for trains and buses: “ride the Metro”.
  2. I have important news to tell you.“News to tell you” means information I want to share.
  3. You are firing me in July.To fire someone means to end their job. Anna misunderstands her boss.
  4. Well, you are good at asking questions.“Good at” is followed by an -ing form: “asking”.
  5. I have a new assignment for you!An assignment is a task someone gives you.

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