--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What is Anna communicating?

--answers--

Employees can decide how to use any remaining funds after essential items are covered.

The company will take back any unused stipend.

--feedback--

Anna suggests that extra funds can be used freely, not taken back by the company.

Employees must use all their stipend only on the listed essential items.

--feedback--

Anna allows flexibility beyond essential items.

Anything extra must be spent on office furniture.

--feedback--

Anna does not specify office furniture; she leaves it open to personal choice.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

Allocated means to set aside or assign something for a specific purpose. For example:

• The manager has allocated a budget for the new project. - The manager has set aside money for the project.

• The company has allocated extra time to train new employees. - The company has set aside time for training.

In this dialogue, Anna suggests that after purchasing essential items, employees can use the extra funds however they choose.

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