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Andre works in a restaurant kitchen. He is a cook. He loves his job. Every day he prepares food for many people. He arrives early and starts work before the restaurant opens. The kitchen is busy and loud. There are pots, pans, and knives everywhere. Andre knows where everything is. He is good at his job and his like him. Today is a special day for Andre. He is going on a trip after work. His bag is already packed. He put it in the back room before his started. He is excited and happy. He checks his phone quickly between tasks. Andre gets a message on his phone. It is from the . The message says his flight is .
He reads it again. The flight is by four hours. Andre feels . He shows the message to his , Marta. "My flight is ," he says. "That is too bad," says Marta. "What will you do?" Andre thinks for a moment. "I will stay and help here," he says. "I have time now." The head chef, Mr. Kim, hears this. "Are you sure?" he asks. "Yes," says Andre. "I do not want to sit at the airport for four hours." Mr. Kim smiles. "Good," he says. "We need help tonight." Andre puts on his again and gets back to work. He vegetables and stirs sauces.
He helps Marta with a big order. The kitchen is very busy. Time passes quickly when there is a lot to do. At nine o'clock, Andre checks his phone again. The flight is now . "My flight is ready," he tells Mr. Kim. "Go," says Mr. Kim. "And thank you for staying." Andre takes off his and picks up his bag. Marta waves goodbye. "Have a good trip!" she says. Andre smiles. "Thank you," he says. He walks out of the kitchen and feels happy. The delay was not so bad after all.
happening later than planned or expected
"The flight was delayed, so Andre had to wait."
a person you work with
"Andre showed the message to his colleague Marta."
a piece of clothing worn over the front of the body to keep clothes clean while cooking
"Andre put on his apron and started cooking."
sad because something did not happen as you hoped
"Andre felt disappointed when he read the message."
a period of time when someone works
"Andre put his bag in the back room before his shift started."
to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool
"Andre chops vegetables in the kitchen every day."
a company that operates passenger flights
"The airline sent Andre a message about his flight."
not late; at the planned time
"At nine o'clock, Andre's flight was on time."
That is too bad.
used to show sympathy when something unfortunate happens
""My flight is delayed." "That is too bad," said Marta."
I do not want to...
used to say you prefer not to do something
""I do not want to sit at the airport for four hours," said Andre."
Get back to work
to start working again after a pause
"Andre put on his apron and got back to work."
Time passes quickly
time seems to go by fast, usually when you are busy or happy
"Time passes quickly when there is a lot to do in the kitchen."
After all
used to say something was not as bad as you thought
"The delay was not so bad after all."
Have a good trip!
a friendly way to wish someone well before they travel
"Marta waved and said, "Have a good trip!""
For a moment
for a short time
"Andre thinks for a moment before he answers."
Are you sure?
used to check that someone really means what they said
""I will stay and help here." "Are you sure?" asked Mr. Kim."
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