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<!-- (Audio) Jake: Maria, the next system update is scheduled for this Saturday at 2 AM. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

When is the system update scheduled?

--answers--

This Sunday at 2 AM.

--feedback--

Check if Jake mentions Saturday or Sunday for the update.


This Saturday at 2 AM.


Next Saturday at 2 PM.

--feedback--

Check if Jake specifies a morning or afternoon time and which Saturday he means.


Past Saturday at 2 AM.

--feedback--

Consider whether Jake refers to a future date or something that has already passed.

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

This and next help clarify if an event is scheduled soon or further in the future.

In this case, this Saturday at 2 AM refers to the upcoming Saturday and a specific early morning time chosen to minimize disruption. For example:

  • The meeting is scheduled for this Friday at 9 AM. - This means the meeting is set for the closest Friday at 9 AM.

  • Our next session is next Tuesday at 4 PM. - This means the session will occur on the Tuesday following this week, at 4 PM.

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