História: Analisar causas e consequências

Nível: C1

The postponed school fair

The school fair was cancelled after heavy rain flooded the entrance. Having overlooked the forecast, the organisers had prepared too little shelter. A shortage of buses made it difficult for families to leave safely. Late communication was another contributing factor. The cancellation disappointed people, but the organisers wanted to understand the whole chain of events.

A balanced review

The review found that overcrowding had increased when the rain began. The delay resulted from several decisions and from conditions nobody could control. The organisers accepted accountability for the late notice. They also recognised that the shortage of shelter was partly caused by an unexpected change in the forecast. The next fair would include clearer warnings, more shelter and a safer exit plan.

Notas de vocabulário

• contributing factor — fator contribuinte
• shortage — falta / escassez
• overcrowding — superlotação