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Riverside Notebook 40: A Connected Story

Nesta leitura, Helena participa de uma conversa pública, cumprimenta Davi, pratica informações básicas e pede repetição com educação. Os cinco últimos temas aparecem em uma situação curta e conectada.

At the first meeting

Helena is at the town hall in the morning. She says hello to Davi and says, “My name is Helena.” She also repeats “work” when Davi asks a friendly question. She is from Brazil, and she lives in Belém.

At a small table, she practices “book” and “live” with a notebook. She asks about “family” and checks “friend”, while Davi gives a clear example with “what” and “where”.

Practicing together

Before she leaves, Davi writes a short message with “conversation”, “apple”, and “start”. The sound is not clear, so Helena asks, “Can you repeat that, please?” Then they smile, say goodbye, and go home.

At lunch, Helena shows Davi the same message again. They point to “work” and “friend”, read the words slowly, and check each other’s answer.

A small routine

In the afternoon, Helena uses “where” and “start” in a short conversation. It is not perfect, but the two friends understand each other and feel ready for tomorrow.

When the day ends, Helena writes her name and email one more time. She keeps the notebook in her bag because she wants to practice again at the next meeting.

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  1. Who is at the town hall in checkpoint 40?

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    Helena

    O primeiro paragrafo diz que Helena está na prefeitura.

  2. Which two words does Helena practice at the table in checkpoint 40?

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    “book” and “live”.

    O segundo paragrafo apresenta as duas palavras “livro” e “morar; viver”.

  3. Why does Helena ask for repetition in checkpoint 40?

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    Because the sound is not clear.

    Ela pede repetição porque o som não está claro.

  4. What do the two friends do before they go home in checkpoint 40?

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    They smile, say goodbye, and go home.

    O final mostra que eles sorriem, dizem tchau e vão para casa.