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B1 · temas 1–105 · 8 min

Riverside Decision Journal 105: A Connected Story

Nesta leitura B1, Tania participa de uma feira de fim de semana em Goiânia, investiga uma necessidade no parque pequeno, 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 Tania joined the group for a weekend market in Goiânia, the group already had a clear need: the small park was useful, but people did not always know how to use it. Tania had recently learned “I think” and “I believe”, and she wanted to turn that idea into a practical plan.

At the first meeting, Tania listened carefully before speaking. She used “I agree” to connect her experience with the group’s situation, while Mila added “I believe” and “I'm not sure” 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 “pros” and “cons”, while the other depended on “zero conditional” and “first conditional”. They considered time, cost, and the people affected. In the end, Tania said that “cons” was the safest choice, but she also accepted one limitation.

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

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  1. What need did the group identify in checkpoint 105?

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    The small park was useful, but people did not always know how to use it.

    O primeiro paragrafo apresenta essa necessidade no parque pequeno.

  2. What did Tania do before speaking at the first meeting in checkpoint 105?

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    She listened carefully.

    Ela ouviu com atenção antes de falar.

  3. What did the team compare in checkpoint 105?

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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 105?

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    They needed an honest next step.

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