Changes to a building

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 entrance is being renovated, so visitors are being directed to the side door. Temporary signs have been placed along the main corridor. The old reception desk was removed last week. A more accessible counter will be installed in its place. The work is expected to finish before the next training programme begins. Any changes to the schedule will be announced on the noticeboard.

يُجدَّد المدخل، لذا يُوجَّه الزوار إلى الباب الجانبي. وُضعت لافتات مؤقتة على طول الممر الرئيسي. أُزيل مكتب الاستقبال القديم الأسبوع الماضي. سيُركب مكانه مكتب يسهل الوصول إليه أكثر. من المتوقع انتهاء العمل قبل بدء البرنامج التدريبي التالي. سيُعلَن عن أي تغييرات في الجدول على لوحة الإعلانات.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: The old reception desk was removed last week.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: سيُعلَن عن أي تغييرات في الجدول على لوحة الإعلانات.
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