The company had been in the same building for twenty years. One Monday morning, the manager called a meeting. 'We have some exciting news,' she said. 'Our company is moving to a new office building.' The employees looked at each other with surprise. The new building was across town, near the river. It had big windows and a modern design. The manager showed them pictures of the new space. There was a large kitchen area for employees. The meeting rooms had glass walls and new technology. Some employees were happy about the change. Others were worried about the longer commute. The move was planned for the end of the month. Everyone received boxes to pack their belongings. Anna from accounting was excited about the new office. 'I heard there is a gym in the basement,' she told her colleague. Tom from IT was less enthusiastic. He had to disconnect all the computers and set them up again. 'This will be a lot of work,' Tom said with a sigh. The packing started the following week. People sorted through old files and documents. Many things were thrown away because they were no longer needed. The old coffee machine was a big topic of discussion. 'We should take it with us,' said Maria. 'It makes the best coffee in the world.' The manager agreed, and the coffee machine was carefully packed. On moving day, a big truck arrived early in the morning. The movers carried heavy boxes and furniture out of the building. The employees watched as twenty years of memories were loaded onto the truck. Some people felt sad about leaving the old building. The truck drove across town to the new location. When they arrived, everyone was amazed by the new office. The lobby had a reception desk made of beautiful wood. The elevators were fast and quiet. Each floor had a different color theme. The accounting department was on the blue floor. IT was on the green floor with the best computers. Tom spent two days setting up all the computers. He was tired but proud of his work. The first Monday in the new office was special. The manager brought cake and coffee for everyone. They gathered in the new kitchen area to celebrate. Maria was happy to see the old coffee machine on the counter. 'Some things should never change,' she said with a smile. The view from the windows was beautiful. They could see the river and the park below. Anna discovered that her desk was next to a window. 'I will enjoy working here,' she thought. After a few weeks, everyone was used to the new office. The commute was longer for some people. But the nice office made up for it. Tom even started to enjoy the gym in the basement. He went there every day after work. The manager was pleased with how well the move had gone. She thanked everyone for their hard work. 'This is a new chapter for our company,' she said at a meeting. 'I am proud of what we have accomplished together.' The employees clapped and smiled at each other. The office move had been a success. Now they were ready to start fresh in their new home.
English Story (A2)The Office Move
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A company moves from its old building to a modern new office across town. The employees experience mixed feelings but ultimately embrace the change, celebrating together in their new workspace.
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Comprehension Questions
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Why were some employees worried about the move?
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What did Maria want to take to the new office?
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How long did Tom spend setting up the computers?
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