Question

Remedial
A Complete the dialogue below with the words in the box!

Derrick : Excuse me. May I come in, Mr. Wood?
The CEO : Yes, please. Just (1) ... to the point please since I'm so busy.
Derrick : All right, Sir. I'd love you to (2)... to marketing staffs gathering to celebrate our target reaching until August 2018.
The CEO : I must (3) ... your team.
Derrick : Thank you, Sir. The event will be (4) ... tomorrow right after working at 5 p.m. in our hall.
The CEO : Thank you for (5)... me but I have a meeting with the General Manager and all managers of our company
Derrick : I understand, Sir. Thank you for your time.
The CEO : Okay.
congratulate | straight | traight
inviting | come | held

B. Answer the questions based on the dialogue!
1. Where does the conversation possibly take place?
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Why does Derrick come to Mr. Wood's room?
Answer:
3. Why does the marketing team hold the event?
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4. When is the gathering held?
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5. Where is the gathering held?
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Answer 1

1. Just come to the point…

2. I'd love you to speak to the marketing staff…

3. I must congratulate your team…

4. The event will be held tomorrow…

5. Thank you for inviting me…

1. The conversation most probably takes place in Mr. Wood's office. This can be inferred from the fact that Derrick asks Mr. Wood if he can come in. Also, Mr. Wood is busy working, presumably at his desk in his office.

2. Derrick wants Mr. Wood to address his team for achieving the pre- specified target. The talk would boost the morale of the team even more and make them feel acknowledged.

3. A milestone had been set that had to be achieved by the month of August. The team had worked hard and was successful in reaching the goal, which warranted a celebration.

4. The event was to be held at 5 pm, after work hours.

5. The venue for the get-together was the common hall that could accommodate the entire marketing team.