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A Company Award

A Company Award

An employee shares how proud she felt after winning an employee award.

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Last week, our company gave awards to staff.

I received the award for best employee.

I was very surprised when they called my name.

My manager said I helped the team a lot.

I finished all my projects on time this year.

My coworkers clapped and congratulated me.

I received a small trophy and a bonus.

I took a photo with the trophy for my family.

This award will motivate me to work even harder.

It was one of the best days of my career.

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An employee shares how proud she felt after winning an employee award. It is written at A2 level, so Everyday situations. Read it, listen where audio is available, tap words you do not know and finish with the quiz.

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