curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-express-concerns/67cb3223850dc57015d67366.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
breathing room, ease the pressure, in the loop, misunderstandings, overwhelmed, short on, and tension.
Bob: Hi, Maria. I heard there was some BLANK in the last team meeting. Can we talk about it?
Maria: Sure, Bob. It's about the new deadline. The team is really worried it's too tight. They're feeling quite BLANK with the extra workload.
Bob: I see. Did they mention why they think it's too tight?
Maria: Yes, they said they're already putting in extra hours. If we add more tasks, it could lead to burnout.
Bob: So, did they say how we could fix it?
Maria: They mentioned a couple of things. First, they really need more support. We're quite BLANK a few roles, which makes it hard to meet the new deadline.
Bob: Okay, is there anything else we should consider?
Maria: They also said the communication isn't great. Because they often don't hear about changes until it's too late. It'd be helpful if we had more regular check-ins.
Bob: That makes sense. Could you set up a weekly meeting to discuss progress and keep everyone BLANK? It might help reduce stress and avoid BLANK.
Maria: Sure, I can do that. But to really BLANK, we might need to adjust the deadline, even if it's just a few days. This would give the team some BLANK.
Bob: I'll look into it. Could you also find out how much extra time they really need?
Maria: Sure, I'll talk to the team and let you know what they say. Let's also plan a meeting to discuss resources with HR.
tension
This refers to stress or conflict in a situation.
overwhelmed
This describes feeling overloaded or unable to handle something.
short on
This means lacking or not having enough of something.
in the loop
This means keeping someone informed.
misunderstandings
This refers to failures in communication that cause confusion. It's in the plural.
ease the pressure
This means to reduce stress or difficulty.
breathing room
This refers to extra space or time to relieve pressure.