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B1 French reading: can the reuse shop collect your table?

Read a French donation notice, match objects to the rules and work out when a drop-off or home collection is confirmed. Includes glosses and five questions.

In short

Send a photograph and dimensions first. A positive reply lets you arrange a drop-off; home collection for a bulky table needs written agreement on the day and address. Watch pourra être étudiée: the request may be considered.

Notice from the community shop

Une seconde vie pour vos objets

Quels objets proposer ?

La boutique associative Le Deuxième Usage prépare sa prochaine collecte. Nous recherchons des lampes, de petites tables et des étagères en bon état1. Les meubles à fixer au mur ne seront pas acceptés cette fois-ci. Si un objet est incomplet, signalez-le avant tout déplacement.

Avant de venir

Envoyez une photographie de chaque objet avec ses dimensions2. Une réponse positive permettra de convenir d’un rendez-vous3 pour le dépôt. Ne laissez aucun objet devant la porte. À votre arrivée, notre équipe vérifiera son état. Elle pourra refuser un objet si une pièce manque, même si elle l’a accepté sur photo.

Une collecte chez vous ?

Une collecte à domicile pourra être étudiée4 pour les tables difficiles à transporter. Elle dépendra du trajet et du nombre de bénévoles disponibles. Le passage sera confirmé après un accord écrit5 sur le jour et l’adresse. Les lampes faciles à porter devront être apportées à la boutique sur rendez-vous. Merci de nous aider à préparer chaque déplacement.

Read it in English

The community shop Le Deuxième Usage is preparing its next collection. We are looking for lamps, small tables and shelving units in good condition. Furniture that needs fixing to a wall will not be accepted this time. If an object is incomplete, tell us before making any journey.

Send a photograph of each object with its measurements. A positive reply will allow a drop-off appointment to be arranged. Leave nothing outside the door. On arrival, our team will check its condition. It may refuse an object if a part is missing, even after a positive response to the photograph.

Home collection may be considered for tables that are difficult to transport. It will depend on the route and the number of available volunteers. The visit will be confirmed after written agreement on the day and address. Lamps that are easy to carry must be brought to the shop by appointment. Thank you for helping us plan each journey.

Four objects to describe

Three replies, three next steps
The shop writesMeaningYour next step
Envoyez les dimensions.Measurements are needed.Measure the object and reply.
Vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous.You can arrange a drop-off.Agree on a time before travelling.
Nous passerons mardi à votre adresse.The visit has a day and address.Check that the written details are right.
Question 1No account needed
Your lamp is easy to carry. What should you arrange after a positive reply?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

A drop-off appointment.. The final paragraph directs easy-to-carry lamps to a drop-off by appointment.

Question 2No account needed
A wall-mounted shelving unit is complete and clean. Is it accepted in this collection?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

No, this collection excludes wall-mounted furniture.. The first paragraph excludes furniture that needs fixing to a wall this time.

Question 3No account needed
The photograph looks good, but a part is missing when the table arrives. What may happen?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

The team may refuse it.. The arrival check can lead to refusal when a part is missing.

Question 4No account needed
Which message confirms the essential details of a home collection?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Nous passerons jeudi au 8, rue des Lilas.. This written message gives both the day and the address required by the notice.

Question 5No account needed
What does cette fois-ci limit?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

The refusal of wall-mounted furniture to this collection.. The phrase means “this time” and attaches to the furniture exclusion.

Send the missing information

Bonjour, voici une photo de ma table. Elle mesure 120 cm sur 70 cm. Elle est complète, mais je ne peux pas la transporter. Pourriez-vous étudier une collecte à domicile ?

Hello, here is a photograph of my table. It measures 120 cm by 70 cm. It is complete, but I cannot transport it. Could you consider collecting it from my home?