História: Atualizar pessoas em uma situação incerta

Nível: C1

Waiting for the bridge

Heavy rain damaged the footbridge that connects two parts of the village. The crossing has remained closed since Tuesday morning. The repair team has inspected the supports, but it has not chosen a method yet. So far, we can confirm that the nearby houses are safe, said the coordinator. The families wanted a clear answer, but they also wanted an honest one.

A careful promise

The coordinator said that the crew would return on Thursday. The bridge will probably reopen by Friday if the weather stays dry. She could not yet confirm the exact hour of the reopening. The next announcement would be made at six in the evening. People felt calmer because the uncertainty had been named instead of hidden.

Notas de vocabulário

• update — atualização
• confirmed — confirmado
• so far — até agora