curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-plan-future-events/67472280c0b01f5e1442f8da.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What does Maria want to ensure?
That they've already solved all the issues.
Maria is talking about preparation for future problems, not resolving something that has already been handled.
That they're ready to handle any immediate issues.
That they avoid dealing with any issues.
Maria emphasizes readiness, not avoidance. Think about whether she wants them to act or ignore.
That they focus only on long-term problems.
Maria's focus is on immediate issues, not long-term concerns. Pay attention to the word immediate.
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To find the correct answer, listen to the key phrases in Maria's statement: We need to make sure they're ready and to handle any immediate issues that come up.
The word ready indicates preparation, and immediate issues specifies the type of problems Maria is referring to.
Together, these phrases show that Maria is focused on ensuring readiness to deal with short-term, unexpected challenges.
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