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Javier worked at a tech in a busy shopping center. He started the job three months ago. He was new and he did not know many things. The other workers were fast and . Javier was slow and careful. He often asked questions. Sometimes he made mistakes. His manager, Sara, was kind and patient. She showed him how to fix phones and tablets. Javier practiced every day after work. He watched videos and read guides. He wanted to be good at his job. He did not want to disappoint anyone. Every morning, he arrived early and prepared his tools.
He believed that hard work was important. One day, a customer came to the with a broken laptop. The screen was black and the laptop made a strange noise. The customer looked worried. "Can you help me?" she asked. "I have important files on this laptop." Javier looked at the laptop carefully. He opened it and checked the parts inside. He found the problem. A small was . He connected it again and cleaned the dust inside. Then he closed the laptop and pressed the power button. The screen turned on. The laptop worked again. The customer smiled and said, "Thank you so much!" Javier felt very happy.
Sara saw everything from across the . She walked over to Javier. "That was great work, Javier," she said. "You fixed it all by yourself." Javier smiled. It was the first time he something without help. He felt of himself. The other workers said, "Well done, Javier!" He thanked them all. After work, he sat down and thought about his day. Three months ago, he knew nothing about . Now he fixed a laptop on his own. It was a small , but it meant a lot to him. He picked up his bag and walked home with a big smile. He was ready for the next . Tomorrow, he wanted to learn even more.
to fix something that is broken, or the act of fixing it
"The repair took about thirty minutes."
a long flat surface where customers are served in a shop
"She put her phone on the counter."
having the ability to do something well
"The skilled worker finished the job quickly."
a wire or group of wires used to carry electricity or signals
"The cable was loose inside the laptop."
not firmly fixed in place
"The screw was loose, so I tightened it."
something good that you have done through effort
"Passing the test was a big achievement for her."
feeling happy about something you have done well
"He was proud of his good work."
something new and difficult that needs effort
"Learning a new language is a big challenge."
by yourself
alone, without help from others
""Did you do this by yourself?" she asked."
well done
used to praise someone for doing something good
""Well done, you finished the project on time!""
on his own
without help from anyone else
"He completed the task on his own."
meant a lot
was very important or special
"Her kind words meant a lot to me."
turned on
started working by pressing a button or switch
"She turned on the computer and began to work."
looked worried
appeared to be feeling nervous or anxious
"The student looked worried before the exam."
hard work
a lot of effort and energy put into something
"His success was the result of hard work."
ready for
prepared to do or face something
"I studied a lot and I am ready for the test."
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