Event Planning Challenges
Sarah and James are on the planning committee for a community fundraising event. They are
helping to organise an outdoor family festival in August. They are discussing the challenges
of planning the event…
Sarah: It’s getting so close, James! We only have a few months left before the big event. Are
we on track with our budget?
James: No, not really… We still need to pay for a photographer, the children’s activities, the
signage, and promotional leaflets. The venue cost a lot more than we expected so we’re way
over our budget!
Sarah: Really? We’re going to have to get back on track by prioritising what we really need
and finding the lowest prices. What about the weather? Do we have a plan B if it rains?
James: Well, no… I’m sure it’ll be good weather… It’s the middle of summer after all!
Sarah: You know as well as I do that the weather can be so unpredictable here! We should
have a backup plan for an indoor venue.
James: But that would cost a lot more money… money that we don’t have! We’ll just have
to play the waiting game and see if we need to change our plan closer to the time…
Sarah: Well, I really hope we’re lucky! What about the insurance and access documents - are
they all signed and ready?
James: No… we have plenty of time for that…
Sarah: James, we’re running out of time! If they don’t give us permission, we’ll fall at the
first hurdle!
James: Maybe you’re right… I think we need to organise a meeting and get to work…
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To run up against | To experience something difficult and unexpected. | The politicians ran up against strong opposition from the people. | Problem |
To wrestle with | To try very hard to deal with a problem or a difficult situation. | I wrestled with the decision for a few months before deciding to quit. | Problem |
To think through | To carefully consider the possible results of doing something. | I need some time think this through before making a decision. | Problem |
To knuckle down | To start working or studying harder. | He’s going to have to knuckle down if he wants to pass the course. | Problem |
To talk over | To discuss a problem or situation with someone. | We talked over the issues in the meeting before making a decision. | Problem |