Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

7.3 set up (past tense)

7.3.1 Fatemeh and Maryam work in an office. They are talking about their work. Maryam is

new, but Fatemeh has worked at the office for several years.

Maryam:  I  like  working  here.  There  is  much  less  paperwork  than  my

previous office.

Fatemeh: You’re lucky you joined us this year. Last year we had a crazy

amount of paperwork.

Maryam: What happened?

Fatemeh: They set up a new document management system so there is

a lot less paperwork now.

Maryam: Cool. Glad they did that.

Fatemeh: Me, too!

7.3.2 Ji-woo and Aaron work in the same team. They’re talking about management training.

Ji-woo: I want to learn more about management and eventually take my

MBA.

Aaron:  Did  you  know  that  our  company  set  up  a  management  training

program last year?

Ji-woo: No, really? Is it still running?

Aaron: I think so. Talk to Sean about it. He’ll know whether you can join

the program or not.

Ji-woo: I will. Thanks.

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