A normal Monday — Workbook
1. Vocabulary in context
Complete each sentence with ONE word or phrase from the box. Two items are extra.
- Every Monday I drop the week with a quick 15-minute team stand-up.
- After the weekend I need to drop emails before I can start real work.
- My drop is heavy at the moment — I'm working late almost every day.
- On Tuesdays I have drop meetings from 9 to 1, with no breaks.
- I try to drop my team leader every Monday morning to align priorities.
- When everything feels urgent, you have to drop and choose two or three key tasks.
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2. Adverbs of frequency & present simple
Rewrite the sentence putting the adverb / frequency phrase in the correct position.
- (usually) She checks Slack before she opens her inbox.
- (hardly ever) I take a proper lunch break on Mondays.
- (once a week) We have a one-to-one with our manager.
- (rarely) He is available before 10am.
- (three times a month) They travel to the head office.
- (almost never) I answer work messages after 8pm.
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3. Which sentence is more natural at work?
Choose the more professional / natural option.
You want to say your Monday is very busy.
You want to ask a colleague about their weekly routine.
You want to say you deal with emails first.
You want to say your afternoon is calmer.
You want to soften a strong statement.
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4. Find and fix the mistake
Each sentence has ONE mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
- She is always arriving late on Mondays.
- I no take a lunch break usually.
- How often you check your email?
- He works from home two times for week.
- We have every Monday a team meeting.
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5. Listening — Rita's Monday voice note
Rita, a project coordinator, sends a short voice message to her manager on Monday morning. Listen (or read the transcript) and answer.
- What are the THREE main tasks Rita mentions for today?
- Which task is she most worried about, and why?
- What does she ask her manager to do?
- How would you describe her tone?
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Rita:Hi Marco, quick Monday update. Three things on my plate today. First, I've got the stand-up with design at ten — I'll flag the deadline for the landing page. Second, I need to go through the client feedback that came in on Friday afternoon; there are a few points I'm not sure about, so I might come back to you. And third — this is the one I'm a bit worried about — I have to put together the slides for tomorrow's review, and honestly, I don't feel I have all the information yet. Could you send me the latest client brief before lunch if you get a chance? That would really help. Thanks, talk later.
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6. Writing — describe your typical Monday (90–110 words)
Write a short professional description of YOUR typical Monday at work. Include: (a) how you start the day, (b) two or three key tasks, (c) one thing that is often difficult, (d) one small habit that helps you. Use at least THREE adverbs of frequency (usually, often, rarely, almost never, etc.).
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7. Reading & discursive reflection
Re-read the classbook text about Rita's Monday. Then write a short discursive answer (100–130 words).
- In your opinion, is Rita's Monday routine sustainable in the long term? Justify your answer with TWO reasons, and suggest ONE concrete change she could make.
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