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Source: Bow-Valley Readers

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A PROBLEM AT WORK

Theme: Success at Work

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Level B/C

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Abdi has a job.

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He has a job at a warehouse.

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Abdi works hard at the warehouse.

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Abdi hurts his back.

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His back hurts all week.

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Abdi talks to the manager.

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He talks about his back.

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The manager tells Abdi to rest.

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He needs to see a doctor.

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The doctor tells Abdi to rest his back.

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He needs to rest for two weeks.

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The doctor writes a note.

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Abdi gives the note to his manager.

THE END

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Yes / No Questions

1. Abdi works in a school.
2. Abdi is a male.
3. Abdi works hard.
4. He hurts his arm.
5. He talks to the manager about his back.
6. The manager tells him he is fired.
7. Abdi goes to the doctor.
8. The doctor gives him medicine.

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Wh- Questions

1. Where does Abdi work?
2. What is his problem?
3. What hurts all week?
4. Who does Abdi talk to at work?
5. What does the manager say?
6. Who does Abdi go to see?
7. What does the doctor tell Abdi?
8. What does Abdi give his manager?

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Numbered Sentences

1. Abdi has a job.
2. He has a job at a warehouse.
3. Abdi works hard at the warehouse.
4. Abdi hurts his back.
5. His back hurts all week.
6. Abdi talks to the manager.
7. He talks about his back.�

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Numbered Sentences

• The manager tells Abdi to rest.
• He needs to see a doctor.
• The doctor tells Abdi to rest his back.
• He needs to rest for two weeks.
• The doctor writes a note.
• Abdi gives the note to his manager.

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