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Basic needs

[desk]
-s[-s]
Everyday Expressions
n.
He is working at his desk.
n.() information desk
n.
Asian Desk

deskbound
desk clerk
desk man
desktop

laptop

Linguistic Skill
Useful Phrases
--- desk lamp
--- a writing desk
--- information desk
--- desk job
--- clear up a desk
--- desk calendar

Communicating Clearly
Street Talks
A: David, look at your desk! Its such a mess!
B: Daddy, Ill clean it up soon.
A: I saw a picture of Michael on Vickys desk.

B: They are good friends.


A: I went to the information desk, but they couldnt help.

Cultural Focus
Transcripts

You know, when he was a kid he used to love to come into the office, he
use to sit behind my fathers desk, write memos, and then read the ticker
tape. One day he just stopped, and I cant figure outare those the only
things people say about me?

Ben: But there's one thing. The desk clerk seemed to be a


little bit suspicious. I mean --- I don't know what their
policy is---Mrs. Robinson: Well --- do you want to go up first?

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