Practice file 3

A project like this needs plenty of preparation beforehand.

• upfront planning

• an accurate forecast

• behind schedule

• budget constraints

The contractors failed to keep to the agreed schedule so the new bridge was completed one year late.

• fall behind schedule

• make the launch date

• stay on track

• up front planning

The whole project has been difficult and we've lost time because of unforeseen delays.

• fall behind schedule

• stay on track

• make the launch date

• go over budget

Can you give me a detailed prediction?

• miss the deadline

• go over budget

• accurate forecast

• make the launch date

They didn't start selling the new product on the agreed date.

• up front planning

• miss the deadline

• stay on track

• make the launch date

What limitations on spending do we have when it comes to travel costs?

• go over budget

• accurate forecast

• budget constraints

• fall behind schedule

There are strict penalty clauses, so it'll be expensive if we are late for that date.

• up front planning

• make the launch date

• stay on track

• miss the deadline

I always look at our spending carefully so that we don't spend more than we have.

• make the launch date

• go over budget

• stay on track

• budget constraints

Did you make a detailed ____ before you started.

The trains always ___ on time in this country.