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Carlos woke up very early in the morning. It was his first day at a new job. He worked at a hospital now. He was a in the waiting room. He put on his new and looked in the . He felt but also excited. He ate a small breakfast because his stomach was not calm. He left his house and walked to the bus stop. The bus arrived on time. He sat near the window and watched the streets.
He arrived at the hospital fifteen minutes early. He took a deep breath and walked inside. The waiting room was big and bright. There were many chairs in rows. Some people sat and waited to see a doctor. A woman at the front desk smiled at Carlos. Her name was Marta. She said, "Welcome to the team, Carlos." Carlos smiled back and said, "Thank you, I am happy to be here." Marta showed him the computer and the telephone. She how to help the . Carlos listened carefully and took notes.
He wanted to do a good job. He repeated the in his head to remember them. A man walked up to the desk. He looked worried. He said, "Excuse me, I have an at ten o'clock." Carlos checked the computer. He found the man's name on the list. He said, "Yes, please sit down and the doctor will call you soon." The man said, "Thank you very much." Carlos felt because he helped his first . Marta said, "You did very well, Carlos." Carlos smiled and felt more . The rest of the day was busy, but Carlos enjoyed every moment. He knew this job was right for him.
a person who works at a front desk and greets visitors
"The receptionist answered the phone and helped the visitor."
special clothes you wear for work
"Carlos put on his clean uniform before going to work."
feeling worried or afraid about something
"She felt nervous before her interview."
a planned time to meet someone, usually a doctor
"I have an appointment with the doctor at three o'clock."
a person who visits a doctor or hospital for help
"The patient waited in the chair for the nurse."
feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
"After some practice, he felt more confident."
information that tells you how to do something
"She read the instructions before using the machine."
feeling happy because you did something well
"He felt proud after finishing the project."
to tell someone how something works or why something happens
"The teacher explained the new word to the class."
a glass surface that shows your reflection
"She looked in the mirror and smiled."
first day
the beginning day of something new, like a job or school
"Tomorrow is my first day at the new office."
on time
not late, arriving at the correct moment
"The train arrived on time this morning."
took a deep breath
breathed in slowly to feel calm
"She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the group."
sit down
to take a seat
""Please sit down and wait here," the nurse said."
took notes
wrote down important information
"The student took notes during the lesson."
right for him
a good match or suitable choice for someone
"She knew the job was right for her."
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