📄 HR Department Reading: A Productive Morning at Work

This morning, the Human Resources team got together early to go to a meeting about the new employee wellness program. Before the meeting started, everyone got ready by reviewing the agenda and taking notes. Julia, the HR manager, came prepared with printed materials and ideas for discussion.

During the meeting, the team came to a decision to offer free yoga classes twice a week. They also came up with a reward system for employees who take a break regularly during the workday, to prevent burnout.

After the meeting, several staff members went for coffee to celebrate their progress. It was a great way to have a good time before going back to work. Later that afternoon, HR assistant Mark had a problem with the printer but took care of it quickly.

By the end of the day, the team had made an impact and was proud of what they had achieved. They came to an agreement that positive change often starts with small actions.

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🧠 Vocabulary & Expressions

Collocation	Meaning
get together	meet or gather with people
go to a meeting	attend a scheduled discussion
get ready	prepare oneself or materials
come prepared	arrive with everything needed
come to a decision	make a final choice
come up with	think of an idea or plan
take a break	pause work for rest
go for coffee	socialize while having coffee
have a good time	enjoy yourself
have a problem	experience an issue
take care (of)	fix or manage a situation
come to an agreement	reach a mutual understanding

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✅ Exercises

✏️ A. Fill in the blanks (Workplace Context)

Choose the best collocation for each sentence.

1. Our team will _______ this Friday to plan the annual retreat.
   a) come prepared
   b) get together
   c) have a problem
2. I always _______ before every meeting by checking the agenda.
   a) get ready
   b) go for coffee
   c) take a break
3. We need to _______ about the new hybrid work policy.
   a) come to an agreement
   b) take care
   c) go downtown
4. She _______ and solved the conflict quickly and professionally.
   a) took a break
   b) went home
   c) took care
5. After the training session, let’s _______ and relax a bit!
   a) have a good time
   b) take a break
   c) get dressed
6. During lunch, the HR team _______ a great idea to improve staff morale.
   a) got lost
   b) came up with
   c) had dinner
7. They _______ about the new contract terms after a long negotiation.
   a) came to a decision
   b) had a snack
   c) took a photo
8. Even though he _______ with the software, he resolved it by calling IT.
   a) had a problem
   b) came first
   c) got dressed
9. I’m going to _______ now. I’ve been working non-stop since 8 a.m.
   a) take a rain check
   b) get together
   c) take a break
10. Let’s _______ at 2:00 PM in the small conference room.
    a) go to a meeting
    b) have an accident
    c) come in first

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👤 B. Personal Questions

1. When was the last time you got together with coworkers or friends?
2. Have you ever had a problem at work that you had to solve on your own?
3. How do you usually get ready for an important meeting?
4. Do you prefer to take a break during the day or work straight through?
5. Have you ever come up with an idea that was used by your team?

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💼 C. Professional/HR Discussion Questions

1. How can encouraging employees to take a break improve productivity?
2. Why is it important for employees to come prepared to meetings?
3. What is the best way for a team to come to an agreement during conflict?
4. Should HR organize more informal moments like going for coffee?
5. Share a time when your team came to a decision that improved your workplace.