História: Responder objeções e perguntas difíceis

Nível: C1

A difficult question

The committee presented a plan for a new evening reading circle. A resident asked whether people with caring responsibilities would be excluded. The coordinator replied, That is a valid concern. She explained that the evidence was encouraging but based on a small survey.

Learning from objections

The plan might help people who work during the day, although it might not suit everyone. The committee offered one shorter session before changing the whole schedule. After the trial, the committee revised the plan and added an afternoon session. The objection had improved the idea rather than defeated it.

Notas de vocabulário

• caring responsibilities — responsabilidades de cuidado
• proportionate answer — resposta proporcional
• left room for evidence — deixou espaço para as evidências