--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Lisa think about TechCorp going out of business?

--answers--

She is certain they will get new investors.

--feedback--

Lisa uses hope, which expresses a desire or wish, not certainty.

She doesn't care if they get new investors.

--feedback--

Saying I hope they do shows she cares about the outcome.

She wants them to succeed in getting new investors.

She believes they won't get new investors.

--feedback--

Lisa's statement expresses positivity and desire for success, not disbelief.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

Lisa's phrase, I hope they do, expresses a desire or wish for a positive outcome — in this case, that TechCorp succeed in getting new investors. Examples of expressing hope:

• I hope she gets the job she applied for. - Wishing for her success in job hunting.

• I hope we can finish the project on time. - Expressing a wish to meet the deadline.

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