Rules for a shared room

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 room notice says visitors must not leave bags in the doorway. You do not have to reserve a desk during quiet hours. However, you have to book the meeting room in advance. You should lower your voice when other people are studying. You must not remove shared equipment from the building. Before leaving, you should check that your desk is clear.

تنص لافتة الغرفة على أنه يُمنع ترك الحقائب عند المدخل. لا يلزم حجز مكتب خلال الساعات الهادئة. لكن عليك حجز غرفة الاجتماعات مسبقًا. ينبغي أن تخفض صوتك عندما يدرس الآخرون. يُمنع إخراج المعدات المشتركة من المبنى. قبل المغادرة، ينبغي أن تتأكد من خلو مكتبك.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: However, you have to book the meeting room in advance.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: قبل المغادرة، ينبغي أن تتأكد من خلو مكتبك.