Comprehension, grammar and vocabulary tasks
English for Professional Purposes
Comprehension
Listen to the recording, then answer the questions below.
Grammar
Sentence adverbials
Rewrite each sentence below by adding an appropriate sentence adverbial. Consider the desired emphasis, nuance, and overall message you wish to convey.
The company reassesses its marketing plan whenever there are significant market shifts. (Change to express “how often”)
The CEO prioritises regular communication with shareholders. (Change to express “how often”)
Market research informs strategic decision-making. (Change to express “how often”)
The company responded to the negative feedback by taking corrective action. (Change to show “how” they responded)
The new product development team collaborated together throughout the project. (Change to show “how” they collaborated)
The company presented a well-developed proposal to potential investors. (Change to show “how” they presented it)
Employee feedback has a significant impact on company culture. (Change to emphasise the extent of impact)
Customer satisfaction is a top priority for the company. (Change to emphasise the level of priority)
Market trends can have a substantial influence on business strategy. (Change to emphasise the level of influence)
The main challenge the company faces is increasing competition. (Change to highlight this as the main challenge)
The sales team set ambitious targets for the quarter. (Change to emphasise the ambition)
The board of directors expressed concerns about the company’s financial performance. (Change to highlight their primary focus with concern)
The company experienced rapid growth in recent years. They now need to adjust their infrastructure. (Change to show consequence)
The marketing campaign was well-received. Sales figures increased as a direct result. (Change to show the relationship)
The product launch was delayed due to supply chain issues. The company released a public statement to address the situation. (Change to show addition of information)
Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the following words or phrases in the context of the text?
“saturated”
“meticulously”
“connoisseurs”
“articulate”
“resonate”
“experiential
“mutually beneficial”
“turbocharge”
“credibility”
“replete”