THE OFFICE (EPISODE 1)
1. Comprehension questions
A. Where does the story take place?
B. Who is the boss of the office?
C. What prank does Jim play on Dwight in this episode?
D. What is the concern regarding the future of the Scranton branch?
E. How does Michael react when he hears about the potential layoffs?
F. Who is Pam, and what is her role in the office?
G. What kind of relationship do Jim and Pam seem to have in this episode?
H. How does Michael introduce the new temp, Ryan?
Main Characters and their roles
● Michael Scott - Regional Manager
● Jim Halpert - Sales Representative (Sales Rep)
● Pam Beesly - Receptionist
● Dwight Schrute - Assistant to the Regional Manager (but he’s technically a Sales
Representative)
● Ryan Howard - Temp (Temporary Worker)
● Stanley, Phyllis Lapin - Sales Representative
● Oscar, Kevin, Angela - Accountant (contable)
2. Personality: Match each character with the characteristics that best describe them
1. Michael Scott A. Serious, hard-working, bossy, likes rules
2. Jim Halpert B. Funny, loves jokes, talks a lot, wants people to like him
3. Pam Beesly C. Strict, serious, does not like jokes, likes things to be perfect
4. Dwight Schrute D. Calm, funny, plays jokes on co-workers, easygoing
5. Angela Martin E. Kind, quiet, shy, creative
3. Vocabulary: Match each word with the correct definition.
Branch A. Company that provides goods or services to other businesses
Sales representative B. A set date or time by which a task must be completed
Supplier C. A document used to track numbers and data.
Overtime D. A phone call where multiple people can speak at the same time
Human Resources E. A smaller division of a company, usually in a different location
Temp (Temporary F. A small, partially enclosed office space with walls
Worker) G. Extra hours worked beyond regular working hours
Filing cabinet H. A list of topics to discuss in a meeting
Invoice I. A person hired to work for a short time, often with less job security
Boss or manager J. Department that manages hiring, benefits, and employee problems
Spreadsheet K. Advancement to a higher job position within a company
Conference call L. A document that asks for payment for goods or services provided
Cubicle M. A large company or organization with many offices
Promotion N. A person who buys products or services from a business
Deadline O. A piece of office furniture with drawers for storing documents.
Corporate P. Termination of employment, usually for economic reasons
Agenda Q. The person in charge of a workplace or team.
Client R. Someone who sells a company's products or services.
Layoff
