ESL Reading Comprehension Worksheet: At the Workplace (Intermediate)

A workplace-related worksheet to practice reading for intermediate ESL students. (Free download available.)

The workplace

My name is Tom and I’d like to talk about the job I’ve been working at for the last few years. I work in administration and what started out as a temporary job, soon became my full-time employment. I’ve made plenty of new friends there, and we like to go out for meals and drinks after work often. 

I’m even dating a colleague named Samantha, we’ve been together for 6 months! I think I’d like to keep working here in the future but I’m not sure what the future holds. My boss says he wants to have a word with me at the end of the day and everyone thinks he is going to give me a promotion as there’s a new position opening up.

I. Exercise one – Fill in the blanks

1. I’m even dating a __________________________________ named Samantha

            a. person

            b. coworker

            c. friend

            d. colleague

2. We’ve been together for __________________________________ months!

            a. 5

            b. 6

            c. 7

            d. 8

3. Everyone thinks he is going to give me a ___________________________.

            a. promotion

            b. raise

            c. pay cut

            d. cat

II. Exercise two – Answer the questions

1. What is Tom’s work?

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2. How long has Tom been working at his current job?

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3. What is Tom’s relationship to Samantha?

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4. How long have they been dating?

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5. What would Tom like to do in the future?

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III. Exercise three – Talk about yourself

1. Is it important to be happy or successful in your career?

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2. What do you think you should do to get a promotion?

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3. Do you think it is a good idea to date a coworker?

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