A Careful Change of Plans

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Jordan需要取消周六的陶艺课，朋友Casey和Sam在群聊里商量解决办法。

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throw a wrench in the plan: 打乱计划，造成意外的麻烦
come across as flaky: 给人留下不靠谱的印象，显得说话不算数
meet you halfway: 折中一下，向你让一步
No hard feelings: 没有怨气，别生气

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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.”

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问题 1：

Why does Jordan need to cancel the pottery class?

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Jordan为什么需要取消陶艺课？

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.”

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问题 2：

Why is Casey concerned about the cancellation?

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Casey为什么担心取消课程？

Casey has already paid and arranged transportation.

Casey invited Maya instead.

Casey has to work during the class.

Casey owns the pottery studio.

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问题 3：

What condition does the studio set for a refund?

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工作室规定了什么退款条件？

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.”

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问题 4：

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

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Jordan说"I don't want to come across as flaky"是什么意思？

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.

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问题 5：

What is the final arrangement?

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最后的安排是什么？

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.

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问题 6：

What is the overall tone of the conversation?

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整段对话的总体语气是什么？

Accusatory and tense

Competitive and dismissive

Tactful and collaborative

Formal and impersonal

A Careful Change of Plans

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The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

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你的学习路径

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Keeping Brunch Flexible

The Courtyard Chat

The Cake Stand Conversation

The Password Conversation

A Small Jacket Adjustment

The Unsent Correction

喜欢阅读吗？继续读一本书吧

圣诞颂歌

波希米亚丑闻

爱丽丝梦游仙境

黛西蕾的婴孩