📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful vocabulary for talking about changes and making decisions.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
make a decision |
to choose what to do after thinking | They had to make a decision about the project's direction. |
|
take responsibility for |
to accept duty for something | She takes responsibility for organising the team meetings. |
|
carry out a plan |
to do what was planned | The company carried out a plan to improve customer service. |
|
adapt to changes |
to adjust to new situations | Employees must adapt to changes in technology quickly. |
|
weigh the options |
to think carefully about different choices | Before accepting the job, he weighed the options carefully. |
|
face a challenge |
to deal with a difficult situation | The new manager faced a challenge when the project was delayed. |
🔍 See It in Context
Choosing the Best Solution
Anna had to make a decision about changing her job. First, she weighed the options carefully, thinking about the benefits and risks. She knew she would need to take responsibility for her choice and its results. After deciding, Anna adapted to changes at her new workplace quickly. She had to face a challenge with new tasks but managed to carry out the plan she made to improve her skills.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Make a decision vs Take responsibility for
We use 'make a decision' when we choose something. We use 'take responsibility for' when we accept duty for what happens.
- They made a decision to change the schedule.
- He takes responsibility for the team's success.
💬 Useful Examples
- We must carry out a plan to solve this problem soon.
- She adapted to changes in the company very well.
- Before buying a car, I always weigh the options.
- When you face a challenge, try to stay calm and think.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
We have to ____ before choosing the best supplier (make a decision / take responsibility for / face a challenge).
2.
He always ____ supporting his team when they need help (adapt to changes / takes responsibility for / carries out a plan).
3.
The company ____ to increase sales last year (weighed the options / made a decision / carried out a plan).
4.
You should ____ before starting the project to avoid risks (weigh the options / face a challenge / adapt to changes).
5.
Workers need to ____ quickly when new policies arrive (carry out a plan / adapt to changes / make a decision).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
make a decision
2.
take responsibility for
3.
We need to carry out a plan carefully.
4.
weigh the options
5.
face a challenge
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to accept duty for something?
2.
What do you do when you think carefully about different choices?
3.
Which phrase describes doing what was planned?
4.
What is the correct phrase for dealing with a difficult situation?
5.
Which phrase means to choose what to do after thinking?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2 or 3 sentences about a time you had to make a decision and face a challenge.
Example:
Last year, I made a decision to learn a new language. It was hard at first, but I faced the challenge and adapted to changes in my daily routine.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I need to make a decision about my career soon.
Say:
She takes responsibility for leading the project.
Say:
We should weigh the options before buying a house.
Ask:
How do you face a challenge at work?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. make a decision
2. takes responsibility for
3. carried out a plan
4. weigh the options
5. adapt to changes
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. d – to choose what to do after thinking
2. e – accepting duty for something
3. a – We must do what was planned in a careful way.
4. b – think about different choices before deciding
5. c – deal with a difficult situation
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. take responsibility for
2. weigh the options
3. carry out a plan
4. face a challenge
5. make a decision