curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-express-concerns/67c603a48520103144bd8c81.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
burn out, draft, long-term, overworking, project timeline, stick with, and tight squeeze.
Bob: Hey, Maria. Can we talk about the BLANK? The client is asking if we can finish a week earlier. What do you think?
Maria: A week earlier? That's quite a BLANK, Bob. The team is already working hard.
Bob: I know. But I'm wondering if there's anything we could do to speed things up. Maybe move some tasks around or prioritize the most important ones?
Maria: That might help, but we need to be careful not to BLANK the team. They're already putting in extra hours. Besides, rearranging tasks doesn't always solve the problem.
Bob: True, but we could try working even more extra hours, just for this project. Wouldn't that make a difference?
Maria: It might, but it's not ideal. We should consider the BLANK impact on the team's morale and productivity. Have you thought about getting additional support?
Bob: That's a good idea, but I'm not sure we have the budget for that. We might need to BLANK what we have for now.
Maria: Understood. In that case, let's at least prioritize the tasks. If we can focus on the critical parts of the project, we might still meet the deadline without BLANK everyone.
Bob: That sounds like a plan. Could you BLANK a new schedule based on this idea? Also, could you check with the team to see what they need to make things work more smoothly?
Maria: Sure, I'll work on it today and send you the new schedule by tomorrow. I'll also ask the team if they have any suggestions or need additional resources.
Bob: Great, thanks. I appreciate it, Maria. If you need anything from me, just let me know.
project timeline
This refers to the schedule for completing a project.
tight squeeze
This means a situation where time or resources are very limited.
burn out
To exhaust someone completely due to too much work.
long-term
This means something that happens or affects over an extended period.
stick with
To continue using or following something instead of changing it.
overworking
Making people work too much, leading to exhaustion.
draft
This means to create an initial version of a document or plan.