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Lesson 14

Preparation

Work

I make photocopies for the meeting.
My boss was very happy with your

presentation yesterday.
I was too tired to work last night.

I usually use the computer for about six
hours a day at work.

Keywords

early / tired /
Grammar a day / relieve

* too + adjective + to infinitive : It is used when you are so “adjective”

that you can’t do something.
► I was too sick to go to school.
(= I was so sick that I couldn’t go to school.)
► He is too young to travel alone.
(= He is so young that he can’t travel alone.)

Questions

1. How many hours do you use your computer in the office?
2. How often do you have a break at work?
3. What do you do during the break time?
4. When did you have a meeting recently? Vocabulary &
5. What do you prepare for the presentation? Expressions

photocopy : A copy of a
Sample Answers document made using a
photo copier
1. I usually use my computer for about five hours in presentation : A formal talk,
often in order to sell some-
the office. thing or get support for a
2. I have a break at least three times a day. proposal
break : A short period of
3. I usually have a cup of coffee and call my boy- time when you have a rest
friend. recently : lately, currently
4. The recent meeting I had was last Wednesday. participate : To take part in
an activity
5. I prepare some photocopies for my boss and
clients.

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