Notes at work

Read some short messages to practise and improve your reading skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation

Exercise

Reading text

Mario called. He wants you to call back before 7 p.m.

Sales meeting this afternoon at 12 noon. Meeting Room 2.

Pens ready for collection between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Jackie is leaving the office at 4 p.m. today. Please remember to lock the doors. The keys are in your drawer.

Discussion

How do you normally leave messages for people? Do you send text messages or do you leave notes?

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Language level

A1 Elementary

For my colleagues at work I leave notes on the desk. For family and friends I prefer to send text messages because it is the easiest way to communicate.

I sometimes leave messages for people. It happens mostly if I'm on leave. I leave a note if many people to see it. For my family and friends, I usually send text messages.

I usually leave a message.It's very easy and safety.

I leave a message it is a better way to convey the information

I usually send text massage for my manager because maybe he will be in meeting. but for my colleagues in the office I leave note for them on his deck;

I usually send text messages or emails.

Owing to the prospect of electronic products, I always leave messages by texting or sending emails. Nowadays, everyone gets their phones, accompanying by internet, with them all the time rather than brings notes with them. It is very convenient and environment-friendly to do this.

Usually, I write a note to my colleagues. I use WhatsApp also for a quick message.