Welcoming a guest

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

You have had a long journey; would you like some water? Yes, please; a glass of water would be lovely. Shall I put your coat in the cupboard? Thank you, but I would like to keep it with me. I can show you the meeting room when you are ready. That would be helpful; I just need a moment.

لقد كانت رحلتك طويلة؛ هل ترغب في بعض الماء؟ نعم، من فضلك؛ سيكون كوب ماء رائعًا. هل أضع معطفك في الخزانة؟ شكرًا، لكنني أود الاحتفاظ به معي. يمكنني أن أدلك على غرفة الاجتماع عندما تكون مستعدًا. سيكون ذلك مفيدًا؛ أحتاج فقط إلى لحظة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Shall I put your coat in the cupboard?
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: سيكون ذلك مفيدًا؛ أحتاج فقط إلى لحظة.