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Being Lazy and Energetic

Carmen: Wake up! You’re supposed to be working.

Elias: Shhh, I’m trying to sleep. The boss is out of the office today, so I consider it a holiday. Today, I can be a little Out of it if I want to be.

Carmen: Out of it? You’re Sleeping on the job – Literally!

Elias: So what? Aren’t you feeling a little tired on a Monday morning?

Carmen: I admit I’m a little Sluggish, but that’s no reason To fall down on the job. We both have work to get done and I’m doing it.

Elias: What’s wrong with you? Why are you so Hyper? I’m As hard working as the next guy, but I’m not going To jump through hoops when the boss is away.

Carmen: You, hard working? Don’t make me laugh! You’d better get back to work or when the boss gets back, he’ll call you a Slacker again.

Elias: Okay, I’m Learning by your example. I’m now as Energetic and Productive as you are.

Carmen: Yeah? Doing what?

Elias: Telling my co-worker she’s A pain in the neck!



Гарри поттер сочинение на английском.
Краткая биография пушкина на английском.

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Being Lazy and Energetic