Team Deadline Reminder
Listen to the Summary
Before everyone signs off for the day, I want to remind you that our project deadline is coming up fast. We’re in the final stretch, so we really need to pull together and make sure no one falls behind. A few sections of the report still need editing, so if you finish your part early, please lend a hand to someone who’s struggling. That’s how we keep things moving smoothly.
I also want to touch base tomorrow morning to review progress before submitting the final version. It’s important that all the numbers match and the visuals look consistent. If you find any issues, point them out right away instead of waiting until the last minute. I know it’s been a long week, but once we submit this, we’ll be caught up and ready for new projects. Let’s focus, communicate clearly, and end strong. I’m confident this team can deliver excellent work on time.
Friend’s Text Message
I was in another meeting when the deadline talk started. What did the boss say about helping teammates? Why did she tell everyone to “pull together,” and what did she mean by “touch base” tomorrow?
Student Writing Tasks:
Write a text reply to your friend’s message.
Use clear, polite sentences.
Summarize what the speaker said in your own words.
Use in Your Daily Life
What do the following idioms and phrasal verbs mean in these sentences from everyday life?
If we all pull together, we’ll finish this faster.
Can you lend a hand with dinner tonight?
Let’s touch base next week to confirm the schedule.
Please point out any mistakes before I print the final copy.
