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Ravi worked at a big supermarket. He started his job there two years ago. He liked his work very much. Every morning, he arrived early and put on his . He worked in the fruit and vegetable section. He put fresh food on the shelves every day. He also helped customers find things. Ravi was always and friendly. His liked him a lot. They said he was a kind person. One of his was named Tom. Tom was new at the supermarket. He started working there last week. Tom was quiet and a little nervous. Ravi wanted to help him feel comfortable. One busy morning, a big arrived at the supermarket.
There were many heavy boxes in the back room. The manager said, "Tom, please put all these boxes on the shelves." Tom looked at the boxes. There were so many of them. He did not know where each product belonged. He tried to read the , but he was . He picked up one box and walked slowly to the wrong . Then he came back and picked up another box. He looked worried and tired. Ravi saw Tom from across the store. He walked over to him and smiled. "Do you need some help?" Ravi asked. Tom looked . "Yes, please," Tom said. "I do not know where everything goes." Ravi said, "Do not worry. I will show you." He picked up a box and read the .
"This one goes in three," he said. Tom followed him and watched carefully. Ravi explained the system to Tom. "Fruits go in one. Dairy products go in four. Snacks go in six," he said. Tom listened and nodded. They worked together for the rest of the morning. Ravi carried the heavy boxes, and Tom put the products on the shelves. They finished before lunchtime. The manager was very pleased. "Great ," the manager said. Tom smiled at Ravi. "Thank you so much for your help," he said. Ravi replied, "That is what are for." After that day, Tom and Ravi became good friends.
a person you work with
"Tom is my new colleague at the supermarket."
when goods are brought to a place
"A big delivery arrived this morning."
a flat board on a wall or in a cupboard where you put things
"Ravi put the fruit on the shelf."
a long space between rows of shelves in a shop
"The bread is in aisle two."
a small piece of paper or material on something that gives information about it
"He read the label on the box."
special clothes you wear for work or school
"Ravi put on his uniform before work."
feeling happy because something bad did not happen or a problem is solved
"Tom looked relieved when Ravi offered to help."
not able to understand something clearly
"Tom was confused about where the products go."
working together with other people to do something
"Good teamwork helps everyone finish faster."
behaving in a way that is kind and respectful to other people
"Ravi was always polite to the customers."
put on
to place clothing or equipment on your body
"He put on his uniform and went to work."
a little
slightly or to a small degree
"Tom was a little nervous on his first day."
walked over to
moved towards someone on foot
"Ravi walked over to Tom and offered his help."
the rest of
what is left of something
"They worked together for the rest of the morning."
That is what colleagues are for
helping is a normal part of being workmates
""Thank you!" "That is what colleagues are for.""
each other
one person and the other person, in both directions
"They helped each other at work every day."
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