Advanced English Conversations (2) - Robert Allans, Matt Edie, A. Mustafaoglu 2020
Set 37 - The clock is ticking
Bill; We need to get going on our project for drama class. The clock is ticking, you know, our performance is only in three weeks and that’s not much to get everything done.
Tina: Yeah. This project is a big thing. If we throw up a satisfying show, it’s gonna be a turning point for us. So, I’m going to set aside more time to work on my lines over the weekends. I might have to do without some get-togethers for a while.
Bill; Yep. It’s worth making sacrifices. Well; I’m familiar with my lines, too. We could call the other guys to run through the scenes together.
Tina: Without doubt! First of all we’ve to come up with some an actionable plan that fits into everyone’s schedules. Then, I wouldn’t tolerate any excuses for missing the training sessions. Consistent work can take our performance to the next level.
Bill: Well then; I’ll have to see what are they going to say before we make any move.
Vocabulary;
get going: to start taking some action.
the clock is ticking: there is only a finite amount of time left.
big thing: something that is prominent, important, or in wide use.
turning point: the time at which a situation starts to change in an important way.
do without: to manage without having something.
be familiar (with): easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before.
run through: to review or rehearse the details of a process or sequence.
come up with: to devise or produce something.
actionable: (adjective) able to be done or acted on; having practical value.
fit into: to be able to place something within something because there is sufficient space.
tolerate: to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you may not agree with or approve of them.
take to the next level: to make it better.
make a move: to take a decisive action to achieve a goal or start the process of achieving it.
Exercise;
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate phrases or words;
1. We need to get .......... if we want to get this house cleaned up before your mother gets here.
2. The clock is .........., so be sure to complete your exams efficiently so you don't have to skip questions.
3. Ensure positive environment around your partner, and he won't be an obstacle as you take this relationship to the next ..........
4. They don’t have the best service, but I .......... it because I love their food.
5. If you wait until noon, I think I can .......... you into my schedule.
6. Greg told me that he intends to make a .......... to get the boss's attention at this meeting, so I'm curious to see what he has planned.
7. Insightful and .......... information on the effect advertising is having on your brand.
8. My mom is always able to .......... up with some yummy snack for me in the afternoon.
9. We only have one day to run....................... the entire play, so let's not waste any time.
10. The house looked strangely .........., though she knew she'd never been there before.
11. I know that it's the day my dad took that wrong turn, and the other car took the same wrong turn. But I'm working on a big .......... for us that may bring us back together.
12. The .......... point came when the company's products were featured in the national press.
13. We can't afford to fix the car this month, so I guess we'll need to do .......... it for a few weeks.
1. going 2. ticking 3. level 4. tolerate 5. fit 6. move 7. actionable 8. come 9. through 10. familiar 11. thing 12. turning 13. without