A call from home

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

I am calling my sister, but she is not answering. She is cooking dinner in the kitchen. Her phone is charging in another room. Her husband is not watching television tonight. He is helping their neighbour carry some boxes. I am sending a message so she can call me later.

أتصل بأختي، لكنها لا تجيب. تطهو العشاء في المطبخ. يُشحن هاتفها في غرفة أخرى. زوجها لا يشاهد التلفاز هذه الليلة. يساعد جارهما على حمل بعض الصناديق. أرسل رسالة لكي تتصل بي لاحقًا.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Her phone is charging in another room.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: أرسل رسالة لكي تتصل بي لاحقًا.