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Morgan and the Riverstone workday

Morgan vive uma situação simples de software em Dublin e pratica arquivo, desenvolvedor(a) e colega.

The opening

On early Monday, Morgan enters the Riverstone software room in Dublin for a first unscripted product demo and greets Drew. Before the call, Morgan practices the words “file” and “developer”.

Drew points to a small screen and asks about the word “colleague”. Morgan answers with the expression “what”, then points to the term “morning” on the desk. The short exchange is clear.

At the software room

Before lunch, Morgan writes one note about the Riverstone task. Drew reads it, smiles, and says that the team can start. The new software day has a simple beginning and a useful end.

After lunch, Morgan shows the note to the whole Riverstone team. Everyone points to the screen, repeats one word, and agrees on the next small task.

After lunch

At the end, Morgan says goodbye to Drew. The team has a shared screen, a clear note, and one simple plan for the next day.

On the way home, Morgan reads the note again and recognizes the words from the Riverstone room. A short software conversation has become a useful routine.

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  1. Where does Morgan work in this reading?

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    Morgan works in the Riverstone software room in Dublin.

    O primeiro parágrafo informa o local de trabalho.

  2. Which two words does Morgan practice before the call?

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    Morgan practices “file” and “developer”.

    As duas palavras aparecem no primeiro parágrafo.

  3. What does Drew ask about?

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    Drew asks about “colleague”.

    A pergunta está no segundo parágrafo.

  4. What does Morgan write before lunch?

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    Morgan writes one note about the Riverstone task.

    A última parte informa o que foi escrito.

  5. What does the Riverstone team agree on?

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    It agrees on the next small task.

    O parágrafo depois do almoço apresenta o acordo.