Download the PDFs at the end.Shanghai Baoye Center Last updated on 4 June, 2025.In this lesson, we are going to focus on eight phrasal verbs and some collocations you can use to talk about work. WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN A JOB? New technologies change the way we work. Employers want to know that you can pick up new tasks and that you don't get frustrated when something goes wrong. You need sufficient knowledge and background suitable for the job you do. You should know how much work you can take on and how much time you need to complete a task. Teamwork is one of the main requirements when applying for a job. In other words, are you able to work effectively with others? You need to be able to collaborate with your colleagues and support each other. You and your team need to remember that you all work towards a common goal, which means you should be able to split up the work. Employees also need to be able to work independently and resolve any problems as they come up. Problem-solving is an essential skill in the workplace, and this can make a significant difference in your career. The issues you face at work can be simple or more complex. So, being able to come up with solutions is key. While robots can take over more repetitive tasks, people still have to deal with real problems and their causes. Regardless of what your job is, you can always pick up new skills. It might take a while to figure out whether you actually enjoy your current job or not. You can experience multiple work environments and learn a lot of practical skills that will help you in the future when thinking about a career change. VOCABULARY
READING COMPREHENSION TEST Complete the sentences with a phrasal verb from the list below. Use the correct form of the verb. Match each sentence with the appropriate phrasal verb. come up, come up with (x2), deal with, figure out, pick up (x2), split up (x2), take on (x2), take over come up - to happen unexpectedly; to become available (of a job) ______________ come up with something - to think of an idea, a plan or a solution ______________ deal with something - to take action to solve a problem, carry out a task ______________ figure something ↔ out - to find the answer to something; to solve sth ______________ pick something ↔ up - to get information, learn a skill without much effort ______________ split something ↔ up - to divide something into two or more parts ______________ take something ↔ on - to accept a job, task, or responsibility; to employ ______________ take something ↔ over - to gain control of a company or have responsibility ______________
MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST Each question provides four options, but only one is correct. Choose the correct phrasal verb that best completes each sentence. PHRASAL VERBS FOR WORK QUIZ 1. By observing experienced colleagues, interns can ______ new skills that will benefit their career growth. A. take on B. pick up C. split up D. figure out 2. Due to his tight schedule, Sebastian knew that he couldn't ______ any additional responsibilities at work. A. pick up B. come up with C. take on D. split up 3. After the former project manager resigned, Charlotte was appointed to ______ his duties. A. deal with B. pick up C. figure out D. take over 4. Our creative team has ______ some fresh ideas for our next product launch. A. picked up B. come up with C. split up D. taken over 5. The project manager decided to __________ the workload among the team for better efficiency. A. take on B. pick up C. split up D. take over 6. A sudden opportunity to work abroad ______, and she decided to take it. A. came up B. came up with C. took on D. took over 7. This is the first time our company has ______ such a large project across multiple departments. A. taken over B. picked up C. figured out D. taken on 8. After reviewing the sales analysis report, we ______ the main reason for the decline in revenue. A. took on B. split up C. figured out D. took over 9. If a customer has a complaint, the best approach is to ______ it promptly. A. deal with B. come up with C. take over D. take on 10. In order to meet the growing demand, the company has to ______ more staff. A. pick up B. take on C. take over D. come up with 11. To successfully manage a team, you must be able to ______ tasks effectively. A. split up B. take over C. pick up D. figure out 12. The company was losing money when we ______ it ______ . A. took ... over B. picked ... up C. took ... on D. split ... up 13. After the acquisition, the new executive director is expected to ______ the acquired company's operations. A. pick up B. take on C. come up with D. take over 14. When you encounter a challenging task in your job, it is crucial to ______ it in a calm and focused manner. A. take on B. come up with C. take over D. deal with 15. To address the client's concerns, we must ______ a practical solution that satisfies all parties. A. pick up B. deal with C. come up with D. take over Download the PDFs with and without key. Answers Reading Comprehension Test come up - to happen unexpectedly; to become available (of a job) (11) come up with something - to think of an idea, a plan or a solution (2, 10) deal with something - to take action to solve a problem, carry out a task (5) figure something ↔ out - to find the answer to something; to solve sth (8) pick something ↔ up - to get information, learn a skill without much effort (1, 4) split something ↔ up - to divide something into two or more parts (7, 9) take something ↔ on - to accept a job, task, or responsibility; to employ (3, 6) take something ↔ over - to gain control of a company or have responsibility (12) 1. pick up 2. come up with 3. take on 4. pick up 5. dealing with 6. taking on 7. splitting up 8. figure out 9. split up 10. came up with 11. came up 12. took over Multiple-choice Test Phrasal Verbs for Work Quiz 1. B pick up 2. C take on 3. D take over 4. B come up with 5. C split up 6. A came up 7. D taken on 8. C figured out 9. A deal with 10. B take on 11. A split up 12. A took ... over 13. D take over 14. D deal with 15. C come up with Other Business English lessons: Collocations with Job (Part 1) Collocations with Job (Part 2) English Lesson: Jobs and Skills Business English: Working in an office Business English: Prepositions with WORK Business English: How to Talk about Money Business English: Collocations with Business Business English: How to Talk about Your Job Responsibilities The PDF files can be accessed via Google Drive. DO YOU NEED ENGLISH FOR WORK?Take 40 lessons on topics which include: phone calls, socialising, presentations, meetings, time management, problem-solving, company structure, figures, trends, marketing, selling, and more.
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In this lesson, we will focus on eight phrasal verbs which are extremely common in English when we talk about phones and technology. Phrasal verbs need to be learned in phrases. We have included real-life examples so that it is easier for you to fix in your mind how they are used. Try to understand phrasal verbs, but also use them in your own speaking and writing. Whenever you are reading anything in English, make notes of any phrasal verbs you find and write them down in complete phrases or sentences. PULL SOMETHING OUT | PULL SOMETHING OUT OF SOMETHING to take something out of somewhere by pulling Examples:
PICK UP | PICK SOMETHING UP to answer a phone to receive an electronic signal (radio) Examples:
CUT SOMEBODY <-> OFF to interrupt somebody who is speaking on the telephone by breaking the connection Example:
PUT SOMEBODY/SOMETHING THROUGH TO SOMEBODY If you put a person or call through, you connect someone to the person they want to speak to on the telephone. Examples:
GET THROUGH to make contact with somebody by telephone Examples:
HANG UP - HUNG UP - HUNG UP to end a telephone conversation by putting the telephone receiver down or switching the telephone off Examples:
PLUG INTO | PLUG SOMETHING INTO SOMETHING to connect a computer to a computer system to connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment Examples:
TOP UP to increase the amount of something (e.g. money) to the level you want or need Examples:
Exercise Complete the sentences with a phrasal verb from the list below. Use the correct form of the verb: pull out, cut off (x2), get through (x2), hang up (x4), put through, plug into, top up (x2), pick up (x2)
Answers: 1; hang up; 2. cut off; 3. hang up; 4. get through; 5. pulled out; 6. putting ... through; 7. plugged into; 8. top up; 9. hang up; 10. cut off; 11. get through; 12. top up; 13. picked up; 14. hung up; 15. pick up; Click below to read some of our IELTS related lessons: Causes and Effects of Migration from Rural Ares to Cities IELTS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet Social Media Addiction: Causes, Effects and Possible Solutions Other lessons: Business English: Working in an office Business English: How to Talk about Your Job Responsibilities English Lesson: Jobs and Skills Collocations with Job (Part 1) Collocations with Job (Part 2) Commonly Used Phrases in Spoken English Please LIKE and SHARE with friends! ARE YOU PLANNING TO TAKE THE IELTS EXAM?Preparing for IELTS on your own can be quite challenging without any guidance from a teacher.
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