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It was Monday morning. Carlos woke up very early. He was because it was his first day at work. He put on his new . It was blue and clean. He looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. Carlos worked at a hospital now. He was a in the waiting room. He ate breakfast quickly. He did not want to be late. He picked up his bag and left the house.
The bus stop was near his home. Carlos arrived at the hospital at eight o'clock. The waiting room was big and . There were many chairs in rows. A woman named Sara met him at the front desk. She said, "Welcome, Carlos. I am happy you are here." Sara showed him the computer and the telephone. She said, "People come here when they are sick. You help them first." Carlos listened . He was a little scared but also excited. Sara gave him a list of names.
She said, "These have today." Carlos looked at the list and nodded. Soon, an old man walked into the waiting room. He looked tired and . Carlos stood up and said, "Good morning. How can I help you?" The old man said, "I have an with the doctor." Carlos the computer. He found the man's name on the list. He said, "Please sit down. The doctor will see you soon." The old man smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind." Carlos felt happy. He liked helping people. Sara looked at him and said, "You are doing a great job, Carlos." It was a good first day.
feeling worried or a little afraid about something
"Carlos was nervous about his first day at work."
special clothes you wear for work or school
"He put on his new blue uniform."
a person who works at a desk and welcomes visitors
"The receptionist answered the telephone."
a planned time to meet someone, like a doctor
"The old man had an appointment at ten o'clock."
a person who goes to a doctor or hospital because they are sick
"The patient waited in the waiting room."
not able to understand or think clearly
"The old man looked tired and confused."
giving a lot of attention so you do not make a mistake
"Carlos listened carefully to Sara."
full of light
"The waiting room was big and bright."
to look at something to see if it is correct
"Carlos checked the computer for the man's name."
to move your head up and down to say yes
"Carlos looked at the list and nodded."
first day at work
the first time you go to a new job
"Carlos was excited about his first day at work."
How can I help you?
a polite way to ask someone what they need
"Carlos said, "How can I help you?" to the old man."
sit down
to take a seat in a chair
""Please sit down," Carlos said to the patient."
doing a great job
working very well
"Sara told Carlos he was doing a great job."
on time
not late, arriving at the correct moment
"Carlos wanted to arrive at the hospital on time."
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