Lisa works at a marketing company. She has been there for two years. Today is Monday morning. Lisa arrives at the office at nine o'clock. She turns on her computer and makes coffee. She has forty-seven new emails in her inbox. Most of them are not important. She deletes the spam and reads the others. One email catches her attention. It is from her boss, Mr. Anderson. The subject line says: 'Important - Please Read'. Lisa feels a little nervous. She clicks on the email and reads it. Mr. Anderson wants to have a meeting at eleven. He wants to discuss a new project. Lisa feels relieved. It is not bad news after all. She needs to reply to confirm the meeting. Lisa starts typing her reply. 'Dear Mr. Anderson,' she writes. 'Thank you for your email.' 'I can confirm that I will attend the meeting at eleven.' 'Kind regards, Lisa.' She reads the email again before sending it. She wants to make sure there are no mistakes. Everything looks good, so she clicks 'Send'. At ten thirty, Lisa prepares for the meeting. She brings her notebook and a pen. She walks to the conference room. Two other colleagues are already there. Their names are Tom and Sarah. 'Hi Lisa,' says Tom. 'Do you know what this meeting is about?' 'Yes, it is about a new project,' Lisa replies. Mr. Anderson enters the room at exactly eleven. He is always on time. 'Good morning, everyone,' he says. 'I have exciting news.' He explains that the company has a new client. The client is a big international company. They need a marketing campaign for their new product. 'Lisa, I want you to lead this project,' says Mr. Anderson. Lisa is surprised and happy. 'Thank you for this opportunity,' she says. Tom and Sarah will help her with the project. The deadline is in six weeks. After the meeting, Lisa goes back to her desk. She needs to write an email to the new client. She introduces herself and her team. She suggests a video call for next week. She checks her email carefully before sending it. Professional emails are very important. A small mistake can create a bad impression. Lisa finishes her email and clicks 'Send'. She feels excited about the new project. It is a big opportunity for her career. At the end of the day, she receives a reply. The client likes her email and agrees to the video call. Lisa smiles at her computer screen. It has been a good day at work. She turns off her computer and goes home.
English Story (A2)The Work Email
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About this story
Lisa works at a marketing company. On Monday morning, she receives an email from her boss about a meeting. At the meeting, she learns that she will lead a new project for a big international client. Lisa writes professional emails to confirm the meeting and introduce herself to the client. The client responds positively, and Lisa is excited about this career opportunity.
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Comprehension Questions
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What does Mr. Anderson want to discuss at the meeting?
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Who will help Lisa with the project?
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What kind of company is the new client?
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How does the client respond to Lisa's email?
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