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[B+] Plans and Decisions I

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

credential

[ kri-'den-shuhl ]

noun

- the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of someone's abilities and experience

All the applicants had excellent academic credentials.

execution

[ ek-si-'kyoo-shuhn ]

noun

- the act of doing or performing something, especially in a planned way

The idea was good, but the execution was poor.

secure

[ si-'kyoor ]

verb

- to get something, sometimes with difficulty

The team managed to secure a place in the finals.

discretion

[ dih-'skresh-uhn ]

noun

- choice, or the right to make a choice, based on judgment

The awards are made at the discretion of the committee.

contingency plan

phrase

- a plan that is made for dealing with an emergency, or with something that might possibly happen and cause problems in the future

The banking company began working on its contingency plan.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. toying with the idea

  • considering, but not in a focused way, an idea

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Dialogue

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Alex

I've been toying with the idea of enrolling in an online course to enhance my digital marketing knowledge.

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John

That would be wonderful. How long have you been thinking about that?

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Alex

Just recently. I've come to realize that having strong credentials in this field can open up more opportunities for me in the future.

B. acting on a suggestion

  • doing something as a result of a suggestion

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Dialogue

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Sally

I've heard you are friends with Christina Perci. She's one of the rising models in the industry. How did you two meet?

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Melly

We were classmates in high school and happened to live in the same neighborhood.

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Sally

That's amazing. How did she get into modeling? Did she have any experience as a child model?

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Melly

Well, actually, she began working as a model acting on her mother's suggestion.

C. leave everything to their discretion

  • leave everything to their judgment

WOMEN TALKING

Dialogue

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Sally

The new management policy seems to give the team leaders more authority.

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Cindy

Yes, it appears that way. They want to empower the team leaders by leaving everything to their discretion.

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Sally

It could lead to a more efficient decision-making process and allow for greater flexibility in handling projects.

D. cover every eventuality

  • consider all possible situations and difficulties

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Dialogue

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Alex

As we prepare for the upcoming conference, I want to make sure we cover every eventuality to ensure a smooth and successful event.

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Take

Understood. I'll thoroughly analyze potential risks and create contingency plans.Absolutely, I'll work on creating contingency plans for any potential issues that may arise during the conference.

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Alex

Excellent. It's crucial that we are prepared for any possible scenarios and have strategies in place to handle them effectively.

E. preparations have been underway

  • preparations are happening

BUSINESSMEN

Dialogue

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John

How are the preparations for the upcoming project coming along?

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Ken

Preparations have been underway for the past few weeks. We've been coordinating with different departments to ensure a seamless execution.

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John

Excellent. It's good to hear that preparations are on track. Keep up the great work and let me know if you need any additional support

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate idioms to complete each of the sentences.

toying with the idea acting on a suggestion
leave everything to their discretion cover every eventuality
preparations have been underway

  1. The manager trusted his team and decided to when it came to designing the new marketing campaign.

  2. The travel agency made sure to by providing travel insurance to their customers, ensuring they are protected from unforeseen circumstances.

  3. She had been of starting her own business for years but never took any concrete steps.

  4. He his colleague's and implemented a new project management tool, resulting in improved efficiency.

  5. for the company's annual gala, with the team working diligently on securing sponsors and finalizing the event program.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

  1. The project team was given full authority to make decisions and leave everything to their discretion.

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  2. The company announced that preparations have been underway for the upcoming product launch, including marketing campaigns and distribution logistics.

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