Answers to Unit 2 tasks

READING
Question 1 p.12 :
The success of a project depends on several factors. One key element is setting clear and mutually accepted
objectives. Everyone involved must understand and commit to these goals.
Successful project completion is also aided by efficient collaboration, planning, effective budget
management, and regular progress reports.

Question 2 p.12 :
 I prefer to be part of the project team rather than leading because it allows me to focus on contributing
my specific skills without the pressure of overseeing the entire project.
 Working as part of a team gives me the opportunity to collaborate, learn from others, and grow in my
role.
 I also enjoy the balance of having responsibilities without the added stress of decision-making, which
allows me to perform at my best while supporting the project's overall success.

LISTENNING (TRACK 6)
Question 3 p.13 :
 Deadline : «We have to finish by the end of the week, and I think we meet the deadline.»
 Schedule : «We fell behind schedule because of the holiday. We may even finish ahead of schedule.»
 Resources : «It was hard at first knowing how to allocate resources, who does what ?, when?, how
much it will cost?.»
 Budget : «I have managed to stay within budget, but only just.»
 Teamworks : «Teamworks is essential!»
 Delegation : «The key thing I have learned is the importance of delegation.»
 Updates : «I get updates from people every two days, so I don't lose control of the project.»
 Plan : «So far, things are going according to plan.»

Question 4 p.13 :
1. Meet the deadline = finish on time.
2. Fall behind schedule = make slow progress.
3. Catch up = get back to the original schedule.
4. Be back on track = work to the predicted schedule.
5. Finish ahead of schedule = finish before the planned date.
6. Allocate resources = make use of people, money, time.
7. Stay within budget = spend the right amount of money.
8. Delegate tasks = give people different responsibilities.
9. Get on with a task = do a job.
10. Get updates = receive reports on progress.
LANGUAGE
TRACK 7
Language activity 1 p.14 :

Notes on Jamie’s notepad :

Undone Half-done Done

Painting ×
Lighting ×
Carpets ×
Q Calling the suppliers and finding out where they are.
Q Tomorrow : Meeting with the team in the Center to allocate tasks for final stages.
Giving Samira update on the carpets.

Language activity 2 p.14 :

1. How are things going over there?

2. Well, so far, so good.
3. Everything's back on track.
4. So, what's happening with the decorating?
5. We're still painting the ceiling.
6. And where are we with the lighting?
7. We have finished that.
8. So, to recap, the painting's nearly done.
9. So, it's all going according to plan.

Language activity 3 p.14 :

A. Asking for an update : 1-4-6

B. Giving an update : 2-3-5-7
C. Summarizing : 8-9

TRACK 8
Language activity 5 p.14 : Who agrees to ;
1. Meet the carpet suppliers ? Bruno.
2. Buy the paint ? Josie and Samira.
3. Paint the ceiling ? Josie and Samira.
Language activity 6 p.15 :
A (Allocating a task) /O (Offering / agreeing to do a task) /D (Declining to do a task) /S (Summarizing)
1. We need somebody to be here, then to open up. A
2. Can you do it? A
3. Leave it with me. O
4. I can go there this afternoon if you want. O
5. Why don't I go there now? O
6. I'd prefer not to if that's okay. D
7. I'll come with you then. O
8. You can carry on with the rest of this paint. A
9. I'm sorry, I have an appointment. D
10. So you two are going to get the paint. S

Language activity 1 p.104 :

1. Something available to exploit and use. (Resources)
2. Timetable of activities. (Schedule)
3. News on how something is progressing. (Update)
4. Money spending plan. (Budget)
5. The last day for finishing a piece of work or project. (Deadline)
6. Working together. (Teamwork)
7. Practical abilities. (Skills)

Language activity 2 p.104 :

1. It's always difficult to allocate resources, skilled staff are in short supply. A
2. You need to learn how to delegate tasks. You can't possibly do everything yourself. D
3. What I like about my boss is she always lets me get on with my work on my own. F
4. We are falling behind schedule, so we all need to work this weekend. B
5. It's difficult to stay within budget. We always overspend. G
6. If we continue like this, we should meet. The deadline without too much trouble. H
7. Hi, Melinda. It's Hanna. I need to get an update on how the project is progressing. C
8. I'm sure we'll be able to catch up. There are three more weeks left. E

GRAMMAR
Activity 1 p.16 :
1. I'm calling for an update.
Tense: Present continuous.
Reason: Action happening right now.
2. I get updates from people every two days.
Tense: Simple present.
Reason: Action that happens regularly.

Activity 2 p.16 :
Both questions are talking about »now».
1. What's happening with the decorating?
Tense: Present continuous.
Reason: Asking about an action in progress right now.
2. What else do we need to do at the moment?
Tense: Simple present.
Reason: Asking about a current necessity (need = state verb)
Activity 3 p.16 :
1. 1. Use the present simple to talk about general facts or regular actions.
2. 2. Use the present continuous to talk about a current action or temporary project.
3. Some verbs are not used in the present continuous when they are talking about states, not actions. For
example; understand, like, know, believe, mean, need.

Activity 4 p.16 :
1. What is he doing in my office?
2. He is fixing your computer.
3. He knows what is wrong with it now.
4. He repairs computers every day. That's his job.

Activity 1 p.105 :
2. 1. Carlos usually sits in the main office, but today he is working at home.
3. 2. What time do you have to leave home to get to work?
4. 3. Look at the woman over there. Why is she sitting at John's desk?
5. 4. What are you working on at the moment?
6. 5. What does Nadia think about her new boss?
7. 6. You seem quiet today. Are you thinking about your presentation?
8. 7. How much does a successful salesperson earn each year?
9. 8. Hey, what are you doing in this room? This is for staff only.
10. 9. Whose is this briefcase? I think it belongs to one of our visitors.
11. 10. They are having huge problems with new lists these days.

Activity 2 p.105 :
12. 1. We work every day except Saturdays and Sundays. C
13. 2. We're working every day this month. F
14. 3. What does Mark think about the move to the Atlanta office? G
15. 4. What is Mark thinking about? He looks really worried. A
16. 5. How does Jenny manage to keep everyone happy? H
17. 6. How is Jenny managing with this new project? D
18. 7. We have a problem with our distributor, so we'll have to think about getting a new one. B
19. 8. We're having a problem with our distributor because of a lorry drivers’ strike. E