Section 70 Office Organizing Tips

Section 70 Office Organizing Tips

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- lock the door → Please check the lock.

- back up files → We back up all the files every night.

- security alarm → security alarm turn on [off]

- check twice = double-check → I'll double-check.

- take extra caution → extra cautious → Be extra cautions about safety.

- thumb drive = USB drive

- unplug → unplug all electronic appliances.

- record daily[work] reports → I record daily reports before getting off work.

B : Key sentences

- Don't forget to [ shut down the computer ] when you leave the office last.

- Make sure to [ lock the door. ]

[ turn off all the lights / shut all the windows / turn on the security alarm / tidy up the desk. back up your files / unplug all electronic devices ]

C : Key Dialog

- John, make sure to lock the door! → Thanks for reminding me.

- Record the daily reports before you leave the office. → I won't miss it today.

- Did you back up the files? → Sure. I saved them on the thumb drive.

- Don't forget to turn on the security alarm when you get off work. → I'll check it twice.

- You need to clean up the mess on your desk. → Okay. I'll tidy up the desk soon.

- The last person who leaves the office should turn off all power switches. → Don't worry. I'll double check.

- Take extra caution about building safety. → Definitely. I unplug all electronic devices when not in use.

D : Office Talk

- john, are you still in the office? → Yeah, what's going on?

- I'm out of town now, so can I ask you for a personal favor?

- Stop being so nervous and just say it.

- I forgot to back up my files today. You know that I lost all my files when my computer crashed. I feel awful when I think it could happen again.

- Okay, I get your point. I'll do it for you. → If you don't mind, can you put the thumb drive in the top drawer of my desk.

E : Further Study

- What do you usually do after work? → I'm taking a dance class. [ I'm in a band on Thursday nights. / I go to the gym. / I have some dinner and drinks with my co-workers ]

[ I'm burned out. So I just get some rest. / i'm dinning at home. / I go to bed. ]

- Cheap jewelry → I paid two thousand dollars for this computer and now it's nothing but cheap jewelry.