A neighbour’s parcel
CEFR B15 turns
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Questions
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The person leaving the message knew about the Sunday return before accepting the parcel.
False — She first expected a quick return, then found the note saying Sunday. Her knowledge changes after accepting.
Why has the person leaving the message kept the box by the living-room window?
Its contents need a place with some light. — The driver warns against darkness because the box contains plants. The storage room would be too dark, and the hallway is obstructed rather than unreachable.
What should Dani do if he cannot be home when the neighbour’s brother plans to collect the parcel?
Arrange an afternoon collection instead. — The person leaving the message explicitly offers the afternoon if Dani cannot be home. The box is not to be left outside, and Dani need not take it upstairs.
How does the new information affect the plan for the parcel?
Someone else must collect it because the owner is away. — The note corrects the expectation of a quick return. The neighbour then arranges for her brother to collect the parcel; taking it upstairs and waiting for the lift are not the agreed plan.
Dani should check the collector’s name against a forwarded message.
True — The person leaving the message tells him to check the name in the forwarded message when the brother arrives.
What does the final comment by the person leaving the message suggest?
A short favour has become a larger responsibility. — What she expected to store for a few hours now takes up her living room and requires a collection arrangement for tomorrow. This makes the favour a larger responsibility. The plants belong to her neighbour and the box remains closed.
Words you may not know
- repartidordelivery driver
- averiadoout of order
- portalbuilding entrance
- a oscurasin the dark
- reenviadoforwarded
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A Hola, Dani. Te dejo este mensaje porque acabo de hablar con el repartidor. Traía un paquete para la vecina del tercero, pero ella no estaba. Como el ascensor está averiado, me preguntó si podía dejarlo en mi casa.
A Acepté porque había visto a la vecina salir esta mañana y pensé que volvería pronto. Después encontré una nota suya en el portal: está fuera hasta el domingo. Por eso no he dejado el paquete delante de su puerta.
A La caja es grande y ocupa casi todo el pasillo. Quería llevarla al trastero, pero el repartidor dijo que contiene plantas y que no conviene dejarlas a oscuras. La he puesto junto a la ventana del salón, sin abrirla.
A He llamado a la vecina. Me ha pedido que su hermano la recoja mañana. Él te avisará antes de venir, porque yo estaré trabajando. Si no puedes estar en casa, le diremos que venga por la tarde.
A No hace falta que subas la caja al tercero. Cuando llegue su hermano, comprueba su nombre en el mensaje que te he reenviado. Yo creía que esto sería guardar un paquete unas horas, y ahora tenemos un pequeño jardín en el salón.