Die Neue Kollegin
Mira started her new job at a small, bustling design agency on Monday. She was nervous because she didn't know anyone, and the air smelled of fresh coffee.
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Mira begann am Montag ihre neue Arbeit in einer kleinen, lebhaften Designagentur.Warm-up vocabulary
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Mira begann am Montag ihre neue Arbeit in einer kleinen, lebhaften Designagentur. Sie war , weil sie niemanden kannte und die Luft nach frischem Kaffee roch. Ihr Schreibtisch stand neben dem Fenster, und auf dem Bildschirm lag ein Zettel: „Willkommen, Mira!“ Am Vormittag zeigte ihr Kollege Ben ihr das Büro, die Küche und den gemütlichen Besprechungsraum. Danach stellte Ben ihr die anderen Kolleginnen und Kollegen vor. Dann bekam Mira ihre erste Aufgabe: Sie sollte Ideen für ein Plakat sammeln. Zuerst wusste sie nicht, was sie sagen sollte, während die Uhr leise tickte. Aber Ben fragte nach ihrer Meinung, und Mira erklärte eine einfache Idee mit hellen Farben. Das Team fand den Vorschlag gut und nickte zustimmend. Am Ende des Tages war Mira müde, aber auf sich. Sie hatte gelernt, dass ein neuer Anfang nicht perfekt sein muss, um gut zu werden.
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Mira started her new job at a small, bustling design agency on Monday. She was nervous because she didn't know anyone, and the air smelled of fresh coffee. Her desk was next to the window, and there was a note on the screen: "Welcome, Mira!" In the morning, her colleague Ben showed her the office, the kitchen, and the cozy meeting room. Afterwards, Ben introduced her to the other colleagues. Then Mira received her first task: she was to gather ideas for a poster. At first, she didn't know what to say as the clock ticked softly. But Ben asked for her opinion, and Mira explained a simple idea with bright colors. The team liked the suggestion and nodded in agreement. At the end of the day, Mira was tired but proud of herself. She had learned that a new beginning doesn't have to be perfect to be good.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
A2 German Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. Why was Mira nervous on her first day?
Correct: Because she didn't know anyone.
Mira was nervous because she didn't know anyone at the new agency. A new workplace can be intimidating, especially when you don't know anyone.
2. What was Mira's first task?
Correct: To design a poster.
Mira was supposed to gather ideas for a poster. This was her first task at the new agency.
3. How did the team react to Mira's suggestion?
Correct: They thought it was good.
The team liked Mira's suggestion and nodded in agreement. This helped Mira feel more confident.
4. Wer zeigt Mira am ersten Tag das Büro?
Correct: Ihr Kollege Ben
Am Vormittag zeigt ihr Kollege Ben ihr das Büro, die Küche und den gemütlichen Besprechungsraum.
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