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Zara sat on a in the city square. It was a warm afternoon. There were many people around her. Some people walked quickly. Other people sat and talked. Zara had a in her hand. The was from a company in a big city far away. They wanted Zara to work for them. It was a very good job. The pay was good, and the work was interesting. But the city was very far from her home. Zara looked at the again. She felt happy and at the same time. She did not know what to do. This was an important . Zara called her friend Tomas. He answered quickly.
"Hello, Zara. How are you?" he asked. "I need your help," Zara said. "I got a job . It is in a city far from here." Tomas was quiet for a moment. "That sounds exciting," he said. "But you look ." Zara nodded. "I am ," she said. "My family is here. My friends are here. But this job is my ." Tomas sat down next to her on the . "What does your heart tell you?" he asked. Zara smiled a little. "My heart says go," she said. "But I am ." Tomas put his hand on her shoulder. "It is okay to be ," he said. Zara stood up and walked slowly around the square.
She watched the children play near the . She watched an old man feed the birds. She thought about her life here. It was a good life. She was and safe. Then she thought about the new job. It was a chance to learn and grow. She sat down again and picked up her phone. She called the company. "Hello, this is Zara," she said. "I want to the job." The person on the phone sounded happy. "Welcome to the team, Zara," they said. Zara smiled widely. She felt nervous, but she also felt proud. She made her , and it felt right.
A long seat for two or more people, often found in parks or public places.
"They sat on a bench in the park."
A written message sent from one person to another.
"She received a letter from her old school."
A choice that you make after thinking about something.
"Moving to a new city was a big decision."
When someone says they will give you something, like a job or a price.
"He got a job offer from a large company."
Feeling unhappy because you think something bad might happen.
"She was worried about the exam."
Something you want very much to happen or have.
"Her dream was to become a doctor."
Feeling afraid or frightened.
"He was scared of the dark."
A structure that sends water up into the air in a public place.
"The children played near the fountain."
Feeling relaxed and happy, with no pain or worry.
"She felt comfortable in her small flat."
To say yes to something that is offered to you.
"He decided to accept the invitation."
at the same time
Happening together or feeling two things together.
"She felt happy and sad at the same time."
far from
A long distance away from a place.
"The school is far from my house."
job offer
When a company asks you to work for them.
"She was excited about the job offer."
What does your heart tell you?
What do you really feel or want deep inside?
"I asked my friend, and she said, "What does your heart tell you?""
a chance to
An opportunity to do something.
"This is a chance to try something new."
Welcome to the team
A friendly way to greet someone who has just joined a group.
""Welcome to the team," the manager said with a smile."
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