{"title":"Do and Make Collocations","intro":"Understand the difference between DO and MAKE and use common business collocations correctly.","level":"B1","blocks":[{"id":"b0","type":"warm_up","content":"Which picture best describes your mood today and why?","order":0,"warm_up_mode":"meme_grid","meme_items":[{"state_label":"","image_url":"/memes/meme-022.png"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/86/ae/51/86ae5124c789e1ec6d09515d12de6719.jpg"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"/memes/meme-005.png"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/db/49/c9/db49c997c74a857aebaf6a9fb07a3a97.jpg"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/5d/c5/d7/5dc5d7ed3cdf044e13e61c5823ef60f3.jpg"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/fa/cd/a5/facda53f49176a18bc559bdfee28671f.jpg"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0b/09/67/0b09671dd5f7c9343af5209c69c66f4d.jpg"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"/memes/meme-030.png"},{"state_label":"","image_url":"/memes/meme-040.png"}]},{"id":"b1","type":"open_question","content":"Answer the questions.\n\n- What tasks do you usually **do** at work every day?\n- Have you ever **made** a big decision at work? What was it?\n- What is something you need to **do** or **make** this week?\n\nUseful phrases:\n- *I usually do ...*\n- *I made a decision about ...*","order":1,"title":"Start the conversation","image_type":"visual_support","images":["/media/1a4a8bd74a234ce0b5112502506a9cb0.jpg"],"image_source_urls":["https://live.staticflickr.com/4133/5074208506_68ea50b752_b.jpg"]},{"id":"b2","type":"theory","content":"**Meaning:**

We use do for tasks, jobs, and general activities (especially when we don't specify the exact action).
We use make for creating, producing, or preparing something new.

\n\n**Examples:**

He does business with clients abroad.
We made a deal with the supplier.
They did a test last week.
Can you make a decision today?

\n\n**Common mistake:**

We ~~made~~ ~~a business with them.~~ → We do business with them. (but make a deal is correct)

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Sarah works at a marketing agency. Last month, her team started a new project for an international client. The company wanted to launch a new product, so Sarah’s team had to do some research into the target audience and competitors. After that, they made a plan for the campaign and made a list of the main tasks.

At first, everything went well. The team made progress every week, and everyone did their job on time. However, Sarah soon noticed that one of the advertising channels was too expensive. She had also made a mistake in the budget, so the team needed to change part of the campaign.

Sarah made an appointment with the client and explained the situation. Together, they made a decision to use a different advertising channel. The team did their best to prepare the updated materials before the deadline.

In the end, the campaign was successful, and the agency made a deal with the client for another project.

\n\nQuestions on the text:\n1. What did Sarah’s team do before creating the campaign plan?\n2. Why did the team need to change part of the campaign?\n3. What decision did Sarah and the client make?\n4. What happened after the campaign was finished?","order":4,"title":"A successful project"},{"id":"b6","type":"multiple_choice","content":"Choose the correct option.","order":6,"title":"Quick check","questions":[{"content":"Our team needs to ___ research before the launch.","options":["doing","make","make some","do"],"correct_answer":3},{"content":"She ___ a big mistake in the report last week.","options":["was making","made","was doing","did"],"correct_answer":1},{"content":"I have to ___ a decision by Friday.","options":["do","made","doing","make"],"correct_answer":3},{"content":"We ___ business with companies in Asia.","options":["do","are making","make","did"],"correct_answer":0},{"content":"He always ___ his best in every project.","options":["did","made","does","makes"],"correct_answer":2}]},{"id":"b10","type":"open_question","content":"

Imagine a new colleague asks you: How can I succeed in this company?

Give them 5 pieces of advice using do and make collocations.

Example: You should do your research before meetings.

Useful phrases:

Always do ...
Make sure to ...
Don't make ...

","order":7,"title":"Advice for a colleague","image_type":"visual_support","images":["/media/95461d009a72402581f9360104477e93.jpg"],"image_source_urls":["https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/A_colleague%2C_mentor%2C_friend%2C_retired_Math_teacher%2C_and_Grand_Canyon_hiker_extraordinaire%2C_turned_me_on_to_fun_math_concepts_like_this._%28117804908%29.jpg"]},{"id":"b7","type":"fill_gap","content":"Last month, our company started working on a new mobile app. First, the team had to ___ some research and ___ a detailed plan for the project. At the beginning, everything went well, and we ___ good progress. However, we later discovered a problem with one of the app’s features, so the developers had to ___ a few changes.\n\nBefore the next meeting, my manager asked me to ___ him a favour and check the presentation. Everyone ___ their best to prepare for the meeting. In the end, the client was happy with the result, and we ___ a deal to continue working together.","order":8,"title":"Complete the text with the correct form of do or make","options":["do","make","made","make","do","did","made"],"correct_answer":"do ... make ... made ... make ... do ... did ... made","gap_answers":[{"index":1,"answer":"do"},{"index":2,"answer":"make"},{"index":3,"answer":"made"},{"index":4,"answer":"make"},{"index":5,"answer":"do"},{"index":6,"answer":"did"},{"index":7,"answer":"made"}]},{"id":"b9","type":"open_question","content":"

Think about a recent project or task at work. Describe what you had to do and what you made.

Use at least 3 do collocations and 3 make collocations.

Useful phrases:

I did some research on...
I made a decision to...
We did our best to...
I made a plan for...

Speak for 2-3 minutes.

","order":9,"title":"Your work experience","image_type":"visual_support","images":["/media/077671cccd794af39f4b952067748dd6.jpg"],"image_source_urls":["https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51643745372_03e27e7bb2_b.jpg"]},{"id":"b8","type":"multiple_choice","content":"Choose the correct collocation.","order":10,"title":"Harder check","questions":[{"content":"Before the meeting, we need to ___ some preparation.","options":["make a","do","make","do a"],"correct_answer":1},{"content":"The CEO ___ a speech at the conference last week.","options":["was doing","did","made","has made"],"correct_answer":2},{"content":"I'm sorry, I ___ a mistake. Let me correct it.","options":["am doing","did","have made","made"],"correct_answer":3},{"content":"Our company ___ good business with that partner.","options":["is doing","has made","does","makes"],"correct_answer":2},{"content":"She ___ a list of things to do.","options":["made","was doing","did","has done"],"correct_answer":0}]},{"id":"b11","type":"homework","content":"Write an email (8-10 sentences) to a client about a project update. Use **at least 4 'do' collocations** and **at least 4 'make' collocations** from the lesson.\n\nInclude:\n- What tasks your team **did** (e.g., did research, did their tasks)\n- What you **made** (e.g., made a plan, made progress, made a decision)\n- Any mistakes or deals **made**\n\nUseful collocations: do business, do research, do a task, do a favour, do your best, make a decision, make a deal, make progress, make a mistake, make a plan.","order":11,"title":"Homework","image_type":"visual_support","images":["/media/661a858ef0794b0a8218255487385705.jpeg"],"image_source_urls":["https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Healthcare_professional_writing.jpg"]}]}