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<!-- (Audio) Jessica: Would it be okay to discuss it briefly? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Jessica want to do?

--answers--

She wants to talk for a long time about the topic.

--feedback--

Jessica does not want to have a long conversation.


She wants to make a presentation about the topic.

--feedback--

Jessica is not asking to present anything.


She wants to schedule a meeting to discuss it later.

--feedback--

Jessica is not asking for a meeting.


She wants to discuss the topic for a short time.

--video-solution--

4

--explanation--

Would it be okay to... is a polite way of asking for someone's permission or making a request. It's often used in formal or respectful situations when you want to ask if something is acceptable. For example:

  • Would it be okay to leave early today? – This is a polite way of asking if it is acceptable to leave early.

  • Would it be okay to ask a question? – This is asking for permission to speak or ask something.

--scene--

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          "x": 50,
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        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_15-2.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 5.78,
      "finishTimestamp": 7.4
    }
  },
  "commands": [
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      "character": "Jessica",
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    },
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      "character": "Jessica",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Would it be okay to discuss it briefly?",
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      }
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      "opacity": 0,
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