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1 Task: Complete the sentences. Put the verb in brackets into Past Simple
or Present Perfect (affirmative or negative).

1.​ We _____________________________ (allocate) the resources last Monday.​

2.​ She _____________________________ (not authorize) the payment yet.​

3.​ I _________________________________ (brainstorm) three new ideas this morning.​

4.​ They ___________________________________ (not compile) the data yesterday.​

5.​ Our team _____________________________ (comply) with the policy since January.​

6.​ He ______________________________ (not enhance) the website design last month.​

7.​ We ________________________________ (estimate) the total cost two hours ago.​

8.​ The trainer ___________________________________ (not facilitate) the session yet.​

9.​ I _____________________________________ (forecast) next year’s sales recently.​

10.​She _____________________________________ (not initiate) the changes last week.​

11.​We ________________________________ (integrate) the new system this quarter.​

12.​They _______________________________ (not liaise) with the HR team yesterday.​

13.​The supervisor _______________________________ (oversee) the process last year.​

14.​He ________________________________________ (not propose) any ideas so far.​

15.​I ____________________________ (pursue) the partnership opportunity last summer.​

16.​They _____________________________ (not recruit) any new staff this year.​

17.​We _______________________________ (resolve) the issue two days ago.​

18.​She _________________________ (not retain) the information from last meeting.​

19.​I ________________________________ (revise) the document this morning.​

20.​They ____________________-_________ (not streamline) the workflow last quarter.​

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21.​He _____________________________________ (submit) the proposal just now.​

22.​We ____________________________________ (not verify) the information yet.​

23.​The company ________________________________ (audit) its accounts in 2022.​

24.​They ________:________________________ (not benchmark) the results this year.​

25.​I _________________________________________ (consolidate) all the data recently.​

26.​We ___________________________________ (not escalate) the complaint last week.​

27.​She ______________________________ (formulate) a new policy since last month.​

28.​He __________________________________ (not highlight) the risk in the last report.​

29.​They __________________________________ (justify) the delay yesterday morning.​

30.​We ______________________________________ (not outsource) any services so far.​

31.​I _______________________________________ (strategize) with the team this week.​

32.​She __________________________ (not collaborate) with the new partner last month.​

33.​They ____________________________________ (boost) their performance since Q1.​

34.​He _________________________________________ (not innovate) for a long time.​

35.​We ____________________________ (align) our strategies in the last meeting.​

36.​The consultant _____________________ (not assess) the risk properly yesterday.

37.​I _________________________________________ (brief) the team just now.​

38.​We ___________________________________________ (not conclude) the report yet.​

39.​They ________________________________________ (expand) their network in 2023.​

40.​She _________________________________ (not target) the right market until now.

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2Task: Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb. Use: need,
should, can, could, must, have to, to be supposed to.

1.​ You __________ brainstorm ideas before the meeting tomorrow.​

2.​ We __________ submit the final report by 5 p.m.​

3.​ She __________ authorize the payment before it’s processed.​

4.​ They __________ not outsource such a critical task.​

5.​ I __________ revise this email — it has too many errors.​

6.​ You __________ collaborate with the marketing team on this project.​

7.​ We __________ verify the data again to avoid mistakes.​

8.​ He __________ align the proposal with company goals.​

9.​ Employees __________ comply with all company policies.​

10.​I __________ facilitate the workshop, but now someone else will do it.​

11.​She __________ not escalate this issue without checking first.​

12.​We __________ consolidate all data from the last quarter.​

13.​You __________ not highlight those results — they are confidential.​

14.​The IT team __________ integrate the new software this week.​

15.​You __________ be more careful when allocating resources.​

16.​They __________ forecast sales figures by next Monday.​

17.​You __________ compile the feedback from all departments.​

18.​We __________ not justify this expense without approval.​

19.​She __________ assess the risk before moving forward.​

20.​He __________ to submit the audit yesterday, but he forgot.

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3 Task:Choose the Best Phrase

1.​ A: Are you available on Monday at 2 p.m.?​
B: ___​
a) I don’t like Mondays. b) That works for me.c) I’ll send you a message.​
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2.​ A: I’m afraid I have a conflict at that time.​

B: ___​
a) Let’s cancel it.​
b) Can we reschedule for later in the day?​
c) I’ll do it myself.​

3.​ A: Would 11:30 be okay with you?​

B: ___​
a) No, that’s my lunch.​
b) Yes, that’s perfect.​
c) I have no idea.​

4.​ A: I’ll send you a calendar invite.​

B: ___​
a) Please do, thank you.​
b) Send it next year.​
c) I’ll forget anyway.​

5.​ A: Can we move the meeting to next week?​

B: ___​
a) That’s a bad idea.​
b) Sure, let me know the new date.​
c) Why bother?​

6.​ A: Let me check my calendar.​

B: ___​
a) Don’t waste time.​
b) OK, take your time.​
c) Forget it.​

7.​ A: How about Friday morning?​

B: ___​
a) Friday is not a month.​
b) That sounds good.​
c) Where’s the calendar?​
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8.​ A: Can we postpone our call?​

B: ___​
a) Yes, when would be convenient for you?​
b) No, I’m not free.​
c) Why talk later?​

9.​ A: Just to confirm—are we meeting at 3 p.m.?​

B: ___​
a) I don’t remember.​
b) Yes, see you then.​
c) Maybe.​

10.​A: I’m free in the afternoon.​

B: ___​
a) Morning is better.​
b) How about 3:30 p.m.?​
c) I’m free too.​

11.​A: I’d like to postpone our appointment.​

B: ___​
a) That’s not allowed.​
b) Sure, let me know what works for you.​
c) I don’t care.​

12.​A: What time would suit you best?​

B: ___​
a) Tomorrow is red.​
b) I prefer mornings.​
c) It suits well.​

13.​A: I’ll pencil it in for now.​

B: ___​
a) That’s permanent.​
b) OK, just confirm later.​
c) What pencil?​

14.​A: I’m afraid I’ll be out of the office.​

B: ___​
a) No problem, we can reschedule.​
b) Stay in the office.​
c) You’re always out.​
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15.​A: Would Tuesday or Wednesday be better?​

B: ___​
a) I’m not sure.​
b) Both are good.​
c) What’s the question?​

16.​A: Are we still meeting tomorrow?​

B: ___​
a) I hope not.​
b) Yes, same time and place.​
c) I’m not sure who you are.​

17.​A: The meeting has been moved to Thursday.​

B: ___​
a) Understood, I’ll update my calendar.​
b) Why Thursday?​
c) Change it again.​

18.​A: I’ll let you know if anything changes.​

B: ___​
a) I’ll wait for your update.​
b) Don’t change it.​
c) Leave it alone.​

19.​A: Sorry, something urgent came up.​

B: ___​
a) Let’s cancel forever.​
b) No worries, we can reschedule.​
c) Too bad for you.​

20.​A: When would be a good time for you?​

B: ___​
a) Whenever you’re free.​
b) Next year.​
c) Time doesn’t matter.