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    of 3

    am

    areDescribe the people and the atmosphere inside a busy


    workplace. (Remember you are describing the people and
    the atmosphere and not just what everyone is doing.)
    350-450 words

    Key:
    Maroon: vivid verbs
    Orange: adverbs
    Green: adjectives
    Blue: nice vocab words
    Pink: figurative language
    Sensory details: underlined

    PRESENT TENSE area m


    My heart flutters rapidly and sweat crawls from my
    forehead (personification) to my cheek as I make my way
    up the elevator to the sixth floor. Hearing the beep
    (onomatopoeia) of the elevator as its doors open makes it
    much more realistic. Here I am, at one of the top
    multinational firms in the country, for my very first
    internship. Before I step out, an attractive red-haired
    woman dressed in a dark knee-length skirt and a are am
    long-sleeved blue tunic (a long & loose shirt) sweeps her
    way past two other people into the elevator. I almost have
    to use my foot to keep the door slightly open for me to exit.

    areaWhile
    m
    the internal atmosphere of the elevator was all
    warm, noiseless and peaceful, it is an entirely different
    atmosphere once I step inside the office. Continuous,
    monotonous ringing of telephones and the sound of
    chitter-chatter of the employees make it much livelier and
    energetic than I had anticipated (expected). Everywhere I
    look, I see people carrying Styrofoam cups in their hands
    filled with black coffee. The aroma of the freshly-brewed
    coffee is quite tempting (mouth-watering). Chocolate and
    butter croissants on everyone’s desk look delicious and
    make my mouth water.
    area m
    I stroll to the reception desk where this young,
    charming man is trying to juggle two phone calls
    simultaneously (at the same time). Even from a farther
    distance, I can smell the scent of his strong, musky
    perfume, probably Dior, that lingered (stay/remain) around
    the hall. His dark brown hair seems to have been
    plastered back with hair gel which gives him a are am
    sophisticated (decent/subtle) look. However, I soon snap
    out of my daze ( confusion/astonishment) as he starts
    discussing details including where I can find my cubicle
    and how long I am expected to work.

    As I paced to my workstation, I notice a white and


    velvety carpet under my feet which is as soft as the fur of
    a fluffed up Persian cat. The entire workplace has a
    contemporary appearance which is absolutely
    are am
    eye-catching. The Scandinavian style office puts
    practicality and function before all. The decor is minimal,
    using basic colours such as white, black and grey to
    create a space free of distraction and clutter. Expecting a
    small, plastic table and a measly computer to work at, I
    am surprised to find a white wooden desk and a black
    armchair with a dark grey cushion that sits nearby. This
    desk has two drawers and holds a large MAC screen
    comfortably. A minimalistic black table lamp and a bare
    light bulb pendant add additional lighting around the
    workstation. Several floating shelves have been installed
    on the wall that carry decor items along with some are am
    influential books. An oakwood cabinet with drawers for
    papers and journals sits nearby. Finally, a large green
    house plant adds a bit of nature to the corner of this office.

    I hardly manage to get any work done the entire day as I


    am too fascinated and engaged in admiring my office and
    discovering how people work. Frequent sounds and are am
    vibrations from the photocopy machine beside me shakes
    me up for a bit and then the clicking of keys as people type
    on the laptop is bothersome (annoying/distracting). I carry
    on with my work keeping my eyes glued to the computer
    screen. The good-natured people in the comfortable
    atmosphere of my office makes me realise that I am really
    blessed and lucky!

    550 words

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