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A text in Catalan at level B1. The translation sits next to it for checking, not for support: at this level the text is read whole, and an unknown word is usually guessed from the sentence. Today we argued at work about working from home. I think it is a good option: time on the road is saved. But I do not…
Text
- Avui hem discutit a la feina sobre treballar des de casa. Crec que és una bona opció: s'estalvia temps de viatge. No crec que sigui bona per a tothom, però: molts companys necessiten parlar cara a cara. Encara que tenim opinions diferents, hem arribat a un compromís: dos dies a l'oficina i tres a casa. Al capdavall, el més important és que la feina es faci bé.Today we argued at work about working from home. I think it is a good option: time on the road is saved. But I do not think it is good for everyone: many colleagues need to talk face to face. Although we have different opinions, we came to a compromise: two days at the office and three at home. In the end, the main thing is that the work be done well.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- What did they argue about at work?
- Why does the hero think it is a good option?
- What do many colleagues need?
- What compromise did they reach?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Catalan?
B1. That means: everyday topics are behind you, you know about three thousand words, and an unknown word is more often guessed from the sentence than looked up.
How to read a text in an unfamiliar language usefully?
First all the way through without peeking at the translation — just to catch the familiar words. Then with the translation. Then all the way through again: the second pass brings noticeably more, and that feeling matters more than any rule.