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<!-- (Audio) Bob: I know, but I'm wondering if there's anything we could do to speed things up. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What is Bob wondering about?

--answers--

If they should cancel the project.

--feedback--

Bob is not thinking about canceling the project.


If they need to hire more people.

--feedback--

Bob does not mention hiring more people.


If there is a way to finish the project faster.


If the client is happy with the progress.

--feedback--

Bob does not ask about the client's satisfaction.

--video-solution--

3

--explanation--

To speed something up means to make something happen faster. You use it when you want to say you intend to complete some task more quickly. For example:

We need to speed up the approval process to meet the deadline. - This means the approval process should be completed faster.

--scene--

json
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