I Wish / If Only – A Story

TASK 1: Read the story and choose the fragment that completes it best.

Once upon a time, there was a successful business executive named John who had worked his way up the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication. He had built a thriving business and was respected by his colleagues and clients alike. However, John had always regretted not pursuing a degree in business earlier in his career. He felt that he could have been even more successful if he had the formal education to back up his experience. One day, John attended a business conference where he met an inspiring keynote speaker who had a similar background to his own. The speaker encouraged the audience to pursue their dreams and not let fear or regret hold them back. As John listened to the speaker, he couldn’t help but think, ________ . Feeling inspired, John decided to enrol in an executive education programme at a prestigious business school. It was a challenging and time-consuming commitment, but John knew that it was the right decision for his personal and professional growth.

TASK 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.