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 Allison works in an office

Allison has worked
for the Alberta government
for 23 years.
She is a mail clerk.

Allison works
in downtown Edmonton.
She likes working there.
She likes talking
to her coworkers too.

Allison works from 8:15 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

What does Allison
do every day?

  • She delivers mail.

  • She faxes documents.

  • She makes coffee.

  • She shreds papers.

  • She makes photocopies.

  • She uses a key card.

This article first appeared in the May-June 2006 issue of English Express.

2009 update

  • Allison still works
    for the Alberta government.
    She is learning to type now.

  • Allison likes to go bowling
    in her free time.
    She is taking drama classes too.

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