A different morning at the office

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

Our usual office is closed, so we are working upstairs today. I am setting up my laptop on a shared desk. Maha is checking the internet connection. Two colleagues are moving the small printer. The manager is explaining the temporary plan. We are helping each other get ready for the day.

مكتبنا المعتاد مغلق، لذلك نعمل في الطابق العلوي اليوم. أجهز حاسوبي المحمول على مكتب مشترك. تتحقق مها من اتصال الإنترنت. ينقل زميلان الطابعة الصغيرة. يشرح المدير الخطة المؤقتة. نساعد بعضنا بعضًا في الاستعداد لليوم.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Maha is checking the internet connection.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: نساعد بعضنا بعضًا في الاستعداد لليوم.
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