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B1 · temas 1–115 · 8 min

Riverside Decision Journal 115: A Connected Story

Nesta leitura B1, Valeria participa de uma exposicao local em Santos, investiga uma necessidade na horta comunitária, 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 Valeria joined the group for a local exhibition in Santos, the group already had a clear need: the community garden was useful, but people did not always know how to use it. Valeria had recently learned “open a topic” and “take a turn”, and she wanted to turn that idea into a practical plan.

At the first meeting, Valeria listened carefully before speaking. She used “decision” to connect her experience with the group’s situation, while Nora added “take a turn” and “owner” 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 “topic” and “context”, while the other depended on “audience” and “formal”. They considered time, cost, and the people affected. In the end, Valeria said that “context” was the safest choice, but she also accepted one limitation.

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

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  1. What need did the group identify in checkpoint 115?

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

    O primeiro paragrafo apresenta essa necessidade na horta comunitária.

  2. What did Valeria do before speaking at the first meeting in checkpoint 115?

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    She listened carefully.

    Ela ouviu com atenção antes de falar.

  3. What did the team compare in checkpoint 115?

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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 115?

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    They needed an honest next step.

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