John: OK. We might _______be able to get your targets reduced, but I’ll see _______we can do.
Barbara: How about if ______________Matteo there? I know his job well and I _______some capacity at the _______. I can help ______________his targets so he can free up ______________to _______the _______for this project.
Matteo: Could _______, Barbara?
John: Hmm. ______________sure if it’s fair to ask Barbara to be supporting Matteo in ______________job so he can work on this _______.
Barbara: It’s ______________you, but I’m happy to support Matteo with his _______work_______just for a couple of weeks so he ______________the designs. He’s the only one with the _______.
John: Yeah, _______right. OK, thanks a lot, Barbara. I appreciate it. _______, would that work for you?
Matteo: Yes, _______would work. Thanks. OK, you’ve made it easy for ______________say yes.
John: OK, then _______settled. Thanks, both. I really appreciate your _______in this. So, can you get them done by the end of ______________?
Matteo: Yes, that _______be no problem.
Birthday parties
Task 1
Circle the best answer.
1. Charles thinks a surprise party is …
a. a chance to relax. b. too much of a shock. c. a different way to celebrate.
2. Marco and Dora agree that …
a. a 40th birthday is more special than other birthdays. b. ageing is a bad thing.
c. both of the above are true.
3. Charles sees himself as someone who …
a. prefers to be in the background. b. likes to be the centre of attention.
c. organises nice things for other people.
4. Describe Marco’s feelings about his child’s ninth birthday party.
a. He’s not looking forward to it. b. He’s looking forward to it.
c. It’s a sensitive topic for him.
5. Why can’t he organise a trip to the cinema for the ninth birthday party?
a. Children prefer to go rock-climbing. b. Another child has had a cinema party recently.
c. It’s not a good idea to repeat parties from the year before.
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