A Careful Change of Plans

Antes de leer

Jordan tiene que cancelar una clase de cerámica del sábado, y sus amigos Casey y Sam intentan resolver el problema por el chat del grupo.

Palabras clave

throw a wrench in the plan: desbaratar el plan, causar un problema inesperado
come across as flaky: dar la impresión de ser poco fiable, de no cumplir lo acordado
meet you halfway: llegar a un punto intermedio, ceder un poco contigo
No hard feelings: sin rencores, sin enfados

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Friday afternoon, Jordan messaged Casey and Sam in their group chat about Saturday's pottery class. “I hate to throw a wrench in the plan, but I just realized the new time conflicts with a family commitment. I can’t make the 2 p.m. session after all. I’m really sorry—I should have checked before we confirmed it.”

Preguntas

Pregunta 1:

Why does Jordan need to cancel the pottery class?

Ver traducción

¿Por qué Jordan tiene que cancelar la clase de cerámica?

The studio closed unexpectedly.

The new class time conflicts with a family commitment.

Jordan no longer wants to try pottery.

Jordan cannot afford the class fee.

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Casey replied almost immediately: “Ah, that’s rough. I already paid upfront, and I arranged transportation for both of us. Do you know whether the studio offers a refund?” Jordan checked the booking page and found that refunds were possible only if the spot was filled. “Could someone else cover my spot?” Jordan asked. “I’ll post in the neighborhood group if that helps.”

Preguntas

Pregunta 2:

Why is Casey concerned about the cancellation?

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¿Por qué le preocupa a Casey la cancelación?

Casey has already paid and arranged transportation.

Casey invited Maya instead.

Casey has to work during the class.

Casey owns the pottery studio.

Preguntas

Pregunta 3:

What condition does the studio set for a refund?

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¿Qué condición pone el estudio para devolver el dinero?

Jordan must attend a later class.

Casey must cancel too.

The spot must be filled.

Maya must pay the studio directly.

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Sam suggested their coworker Maya, who had mentioned wanting to try pottery. Jordan still sounded uneasy: “I don’t want to come across as flaky, especially since you made arrangements around me. If Maya can’t go, I can meet you halfway and send you half the class fee tonight.” Casey answered, “That’s generous, but let’s not decide yet. If we find a substitute, you shouldn’t have to pay twice.”

Preguntas

Pregunta 4:

What does Jordan mean by “I don’t want to come across as flaky”?

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¿Qué quiere decir Jordan con "I don't want to come across as flaky"?

Jordan does not want to seem unreliable.

Jordan does not want to sound angry.

Jordan does not understand the schedule.

Jordan does not like the proposed substitute.

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By evening, Maya had agreed to take Jordan’s place. Casey confirmed that the studio could transfer the reservation and that Maya would reimburse Jordan directly. Jordan sent Casey the updated details and thanked everyone for being flexible. Casey wrote, “No hard feelings—we found a solution, and I’m still looking forward to making a lopsided mug.” The plan was settled: Maya would attend, Casey would keep the transportation arrangement, and Jordan would step away without losing the whole fee.

Preguntas

Pregunta 5:

What is the final arrangement?

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¿Cuál es el acuerdo final?

Jordan attends, and Casey receives a full refund.

Maya attends, Casey keeps the transportation plan, and Jordan avoids losing the whole fee.

The class is canceled and everyone splits the cost.

Sam attends, and Jordan pays the entire fee.

Preguntas

Pregunta 6:

What is the overall tone of the conversation?

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¿Cuál es el tono general de la conversación?

Accusatory and tense

Competitive and dismissive

Tactful and collaborative

Formal and impersonal

A Careful Change of Plans

Antes de leer

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Tu recorrido de aprendizaje

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

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Canción de Navidad

Escándalo en Bohemia

Alicia en el país de las maravillas

El bebé de Désirée

Palabras clave

Tu recorrido de aprendizaje

Más actividades de Inglés cerca del nivel C1

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

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Canción de Navidad

Escándalo en Bohemia

Alicia en el país de las maravillas

El bebé de Désirée