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B1 · temas 1–85 · 8 min

Riverside Decision Journal 85: A Connected Story

Nesta leitura B1, Paula participa de uma refeição compartilhada em Natal, investiga uma necessidade na praça do mercado, compara opções e ajusta a ação com o grupo. Os cinco temas mais recentes aparecem em uma narrativa de decisão, acompanhamento e reflexão.

A shared need

When Paula joined the group for a shared meal in Natal, the group already had a clear need: the market square was useful, but people did not always know how to use it. Paula had recently learned “routine” and “currently”, and she wanted to turn that idea into a practical plan.

At the first meeting, Paula listened carefully before speaking. She used “experience” to connect her experience with the group’s situation, while Bia added “currently” and “recently” as a second perspective. They agreed that the problem was real, although its cause was not completely clear.

A workable decision

The team then compared two options. One plan used “specific” and “experience”, while the other depended on “prefer” and “decide”. They considered time, cost, and the people affected. In the end, Paula said that “experience” was the safest choice, but she also accepted one limitation.

After the decision, Bia asked Paula to explain the reasoning in plain language. She gave an example, checked the group’s understanding, and connected the result with “stuck” and “wait for”. Nobody expected a perfect answer; they needed an honest next step.

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  1. What need did the group identify in checkpoint 85?

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    The market square was useful, but people did not always know how to use it.

    O primeiro paragrafo apresenta essa necessidade na praça do mercado.

  2. What did Paula do before speaking at the first meeting in checkpoint 85?

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    She listened carefully.

    Ela ouviu com atenção antes de falar.

  3. What did the team compare in checkpoint 85?

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    Two options.

    O terceiro paragrafo diz que a equipe comparou duas opções.

  4. Why did the group not expect a perfect answer in checkpoint 85?

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    They needed an honest next step.

    O texto explica que o objetivo era encontrar um próximo passo honesto.