Reviewing a successful experience

A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.

Read the English text first, then check the translation. This reading intentionally brings the unit examples together in context. Note the main idea and two expressions you could use.

Text and translation

The event ran smoothly because the volunteers had rehearsed their roles beforehand. The coordinator had also prepared a separate plan for unexpected delays. When a speaker arrived late, the host introduced the next activity. Most participants did not notice that the order had changed. After the final session, we thanked the team and discussed what we had learned. Careful preparation had made it easier to respond calmly when something went wrong.

سارت الفعالية بسلاسة لأن المتطوعين تدربوا على أدوارهم مسبقًا. وكان المنسق قد أعد أيضًا خطة منفصلة للتأخيرات غير المتوقعة. عندما تأخر أحد المتحدثين، قدم المضيف النشاط التالي. لم يلاحظ معظم المشاركين أن الترتيب قد تغير. بعد الجلسة الأخيرة، شكرنا الفريق وناقشنا ما تعلمناه. كان الإعداد الدقيق قد سهل الاستجابة بهدوء عندما حدث خلل.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: When a speaker arrived late, the host introduced the next activity.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: كان الإعداد الدقيق قد سهل الاستجابة بهدوء عندما حدث خلل.