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<!-- AUDIO REFERENCE: Bob: I hear you're going to a hackathon this weekend. Is that right? Lisa: Yes, I am. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

Is Lisa going to the hackathon?

--answers--

No, she isn't going. She thinks it will be boring.

--feedback--

Listen to how Lisa responds when Bob asks about her plans. Does she sound excited or uninterested?


Yes, she is going. She thinks it will be a great event.


Yes, she is going, but she doesn't expect much.

--feedback--

Pay attention to Lisa's comments after she confirms her plans. Does she mention anything positive about the event?


No, she isn't going. She has no expectations.

--feedback--

Focus on Lisa's first response and any details she shares about her plans. Does she say she is not attending?

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

Lisa clearly states her plans using the Present Simple tense. Pay attention to her answer Yes, I am, which directly confirms her attendance.

Then, listen to her follow-up comments where she shares her expectations, using phrases like it looks like and great event, which show a positive expectation on the hackathon.

--scene--

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