curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-have-a-conversation-about-preferences-and-motivations/68569c663b25400f03a3f498.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
commitment, motivations, sense of, work on, amount of, no longer, and transparency.
Tom: Hey, Sophie, what motivates you to BLANK open-source software projects in your free time?
Sophie: Well, I love contributing to open-source projects! I really like the BLANK community and collaboration. It's incredible how people from around the world come together to create something amazing.
Tom: Yeah. I checked out some open-source projects, but I admit that I have problems with the BLANK time it can take to contribute. Sometimes, it can be so time-consuming.
Sophie: I understand, Tom. It can be a BLANK. But I can't stand seeing this great software being private. Open source is all about transparency and accessibility, and that's something I truly believe in.
Tom: Yeah, BLANK is a strong motivator for many developers. For me, I like the idea of practicing my skills and getting recognition for my contributions. It's a fantastic way to show what you're capable of.
Sophie: Also, when software becomes obsolete because it's BLANK maintained, there isn't much you can do to save it. With open source, there's always a chance for continuous improvement.
Tom: That's true. The sustainability of open-source projects is something I'm growing to appreciate more. Thanks for sharing your BLANK. I think I'll see if I can find a project to dedicate some spare time to.
work on
This means to spend time trying to improve or complete something.
sense of
This phrase means a strong feeling or understanding of something.
amount of
This means how much of something there is.
commitment
This means being dedicated and willing to give time and effort to something.
transparency
This means being open and honest, not hiding anything.
no longer
This means something that used to happen, but does not happen now.
motivations
These are the reasons why someone wants to do something.