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<!-- (Audio) Maria: They're feeling quite overwhelmed with the extra workload. --> <!-- SPEAKING -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

How could Bob briefly acknowledge what Maria is saying?

--answers--

I see.

--audio-id--

ENd21269af


They should just work harder.

--audio-id--

EN41e2c3bd

--feedback--

This does not show understanding of Maria's point.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

I see. is used to briefly acknowledge that the speaker has understood what the other person is saying. It does not necessarily mean agreement, but it shows recognition of the information. For example:

I see. So the project deadline has been moved up? - This means the speaker understands what was said and is processing the information.

--scene--

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      "filename": "B1_12-3.mp3",
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        "text": "They're feeling quite overwhelmed with the extra workload.",
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