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Unit5 Moving to a new city

1 Expressions First day in the office

refrigerator 冰箱

Meeting and getting acquainted

Here are some useful expressions if you are new employee just arriving at the office,or helping a new arrival.

A:Is there anything I can help you with?You look a bit lost.
B:This is my first day in the office.I am a little lost.

My manager mentioned we'd be getting a new team member.

I had some trouble getting into the building.They didn't have my name at security.

A:How would you feel about a quick tour of the office?
B:That would be great.Thank you so much.

After exchanging emails or phone calls with someone,you can use finally in your greeting when you meet in person.

It's wonderful to finallu meet you.

Listen and record what you hear

How would you feel about a tour of the office?

I had some trouble geeting into the building.

My manager mentioned that you'd be coming.

They didn't have my name at security.

I don't have a desk or a company computer yet.

2 Grammar An office tour

Thanks for taking the time to give me a tour.

I can't thank you enough for all your help.

The bathrooms closest to your area...

You'll probably be in this area.

Office tour expressions

Use these expressions for office tours.Notice the different ways of responding to thanks.

A:Thanks for taking the time to give me a tour.
B:My pleasure.

A:I can't thank you enough for all your help.
B:Don't mention it.

It wasn't that long ago that I was new here myself.

A:You'll probably sit somewhere in this section.
B:Ah,this area looks very nice.

Use over here and over there to point out locations in an office.

The bathrooms closest to your area are over here.And the kitchen is over there.

Select the correct words

Thanks for taking the time to give me a tour.
It wasn't that long ago that I was new here myself.
You'll probably sit somewhere in this section.

The bathrooms closest to your area are over there.
I can't thank you enough for all your help.
It's my pleasure.Don't mention it.

Listen and record what you hear

Thanks for taking the time to give me a tour.

It wasn't that long ago that I was new here.
You'll probably sit somewhere in this section.

The bathrooms closest to your area are over here.
You can't leave anything in the fridge overnight.
I can't thank you enough for all your help.
Don't mention it.

3 Reading A great first day

My first day in the office
From:
carl.fredericks@myemail.com
To: jake.harrison@myemail.com
Hey, Jake.

Just wanted to drop you a quick note and let you know how my first day at the new job went.

Things didn't start off so well. Security at the front desk didn't have my name. It took me a long time to even get in the building. Once I was in the office, I was still feeling a bit lost. Then I met this really nice project manager, Ann Chambers, and she took the time to give me a tour of the office. I met a lot of people, and everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

Later in the day, I got my desk. It's in a nice section with a big, sunny window. I'll get my new computer tomorrow. And there's a big kitchen nearby with a coffee machine and a big refrigerator. A lot of people bring their lunches. That's great for me because I need to save money for an apartment.

Talk to you soon.

Carl

4 Final Task Taking an office tour

It's your first day in a new job at a new office.Take a tour with a colleague.Listen and record the correct response.