Unit 2: Changes

Changes

Businesses that fail to _________ to rapidly changing market conditions often struggle to remain competitive. (adjust)

adapt

It took her several weeks to _________ the settings until the software performed exactly as required. (modify slightly)

adjust

International students sometimes find it difficult to _________ a completely different educational system. (become accustomed to)

adjust to

The architect was asked to _________ the original plans without increasing the overall budget. (change)

alter

Every driver should know how to _________ in case of an emergency. (replace a flat tyre)

change a tyre

When driving uphill, you should _________ before the engine starts to struggle. (shift gears)

change gear

For the next part of the activity, I'd like everyone to _________ with the person sitting behind them. (swap seats)

change places

During the debate, participants were asked to _________ and defend the opposite point of view. (swap positions)

change sides

Whenever anyone mentioned his previous job, he immediately tried to _________. (move to another topic)

change the subject

If you're unhappy with the level of care you're receiving, you have the right to _________. (register with a different physician)

change your doctor

After getting married, she decided not to _________ despite pressure from her family. (adopt a different name)

change your name

He soon had to _________ once the evidence proved that he had been mistaken. (adopt a different opinion)

change your tune

Unless the company is willing to _________, it will continue losing customers. (improve your behaviour)

change your ways

Remote working has brought about a _________ in the way many organisations operate. (major transformation)

considerable change

Before travelling abroad, you'll need to _________ at a competitive exchange rate. (exchange money)

convert (currency) into (currency)

The old warehouse was successfully _________ a modern cultural centre. (transform)

convert (something) into (something)

Advances in artificial intelligence have led to a _________ in many professional fields. (radical transformation)

dramatic change

Governments often introduce reforms in response to periods of rapid _________. (financial transformation)

economic change

The new legislation is expected to bring about _________ across the education system. (extensive reform)

far-reaching change

The proposal had to be _________ before it could receive official approval. (revise)

modify

Working outdoors after years in an office was a _________ for her. (welcome difference)

pleasant change

Many historians argue that technological innovation often drives _________. (governmental transformation)

political change

After weeks of formal meetings, the informal workshop made a _________. (welcome difference)

refreshing change

Researchers observed a _________ in participants' attitudes after the programme. (important difference)

significant change

Education has always played a crucial role in promoting _________. (societal transformation)

social change

The pilot reacted calmly to the _________ in weather conditions. (abrupt shift)

sudden change

The newly appointed CEO announced _________ aimed at modernising the company. (comprehensive reform)

sweeping change

Many households are beginning to _________ renewable sources of energy. (change to)

switch over to

Would you mind _________ me so that I can sit closer to the screen? (swap with)

switch with

Prices tend to _________ depending on the season and local demand. (differ)

vary

Admission requirements _________ the university and the chosen degree programme. (depend on)

vary according to

After months of routine, a weekend in the mountains was a _________. (pleasant difference)

welcome change