A Careful Change of Plans

Antes de ler

Jordan precisa cancelar uma aula de cerâmica no sábado, e os amigos Casey e Sam tentam resolver o problema pelo chat do grupo.

Palavras-chave

throw a wrench in the plan: atrapalhar o plano, causar um problema inesperado
come across as flaky: passar a imagem de alguém pouco confiável, que não cumpre o combinado
meet you halfway: chegar a um meio-termo, dividir a diferença com você
No hard feelings: sem ressentimentos, sem chateação

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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.”

Questões

Questão 1:

Why does Jordan need to cancel the pottery class?

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Por que Jordan precisa cancelar a aula de cerâmica?

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.”

Questões

Questão 2:

Why is Casey concerned about the cancellation?

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Por que o cancelamento preocupa Casey?

Casey has already paid and arranged transportation.

Casey invited Maya instead.

Casey has to work during the class.

Casey owns the pottery studio.

Questões

Questão 3:

What condition does the studio set for a refund?

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Qual condição o estúdio impõe para devolver o dinheiro?

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.”

Questões

Questão 4:

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

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O que Jordan quer dizer com "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.

Questões

Questão 5:

What is the final arrangement?

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Qual é o acordo 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.

Questões

Questão 6:

What is the overall tone of the conversation?

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Qual é o tom geral da conversa?

Accusatory and tense

Competitive and dismissive

Tactful and collaborative

Formal and impersonal

A Careful Change of Plans

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Seu percurso de aprendizagem

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

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Um Conto de Natal

Um Escândalo na Boêmia

Alice no País das Maravilhas

O Bebê de Désirée

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Seu percurso de aprendizagem

Outras atividades de Inglês perto do nível C1

Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

Gostou de ler? Continue com um livro

Um Conto de Natal

Um Escândalo na Boêmia

Alice no País das Maravilhas

O Bebê de Désirée