Fill in the Blanks Reading C1Online version Fill in the gaps with the appropriated words by Ruslana Purik 1 grateful dissatisfied agreement accused have hit essential possibility handled ride with major under taking Navigating Uncertainty During the final weeks of negotiations , both parties were pressure . While they were capable of independent success , long - term growth was to both sides . Still , they were opposed to each other ? s terms and deeply with the compromises suggested . It took several late - night meetings to hammer out an , but eventually , progress was made . The new proposal was consistent global standards and clearly showed they were familiar with the challenges ahead . Some team members , especially the younger ones , were inclined toward risks , but senior staff remained cautious . When news of the deal reached the staff , it them like a brick . Many didn ? t expect such a shift , even though it had been quietly developing for months . For others , the change was a distant they had prepared for . The CEO was proud of how the company had the crisis . " Our values a direct bearing on our success , " she said . " We ? ll out the storm as we ? ve always done ? by staying united . " Though there were still critics of spreading panic , most employees felt for the transparency shown throughout the process . With the worst behind them , the company looked ahead with strength and purpose .
