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B1 · temas 1–110 · 12 min

Riverside Decision Journal 110: A Connected Story

Nesta leitura B1, Ursula participa de um dia de voluntariado em Campinas, investiga uma necessidade na livraria, compara opções e ajusta a ação com o grupo. Os cinco temas mais recentes aparecem em uma narrativa de decisão, acompanhamento e reflexão.

Understanding the situation

When Ursula joined the group for a volunteer day in Campinas, the group already had a clear need: the bookshop was useful, but people did not always know how to use it. Ursula had recently learned “roughly” and “about”, and she wanted to turn that idea into a practical plan.

At the first meeting, Ursula listened carefully before speaking. She used “I think” to connect her experience with the group’s situation, while Tom added “about” and “I see your point” as a second perspective. They agreed that the problem was real, although its cause was not completely clear.

Comparing options

The team then compared two options. One plan used “option” and “criterion”, while the other depended on “situation” and “task”. They considered time, cost, and the people affected. In the end, Ursula said that “criterion” was the safest choice, but she also accepted one limitation.

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

Learning from the result

A week later, the group met again. The first action had worked in one part of the bookshop, but it needed adjustment elsewhere. Ursula reported “I see your point” and suggested “task” before the next meeting.

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  1. What need did the group identify in checkpoint 110?

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

    O primeiro paragrafo apresenta essa necessidade na livraria.

  2. What did Ursula do before speaking at the first meeting in checkpoint 110?

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    She listened carefully.

    Ela ouviu com atenção antes de falar.

  3. What did the team compare in checkpoint 110?

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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 110?

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    They needed an honest next step.

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

  5. What changed after a week in checkpoint 110?

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    The action worked in one part of the bookshop, but needed adjustment elsewhere.

    Uma parte do espaço funcionou, mas outra precisou de ajuste.