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<!-- (audio) Lisa: Could someone have left a port open? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What is Lisa thinking?

--answers--

She is sure that an open port caused the breach.

--feedback--

Lisa is asking a question using could, which shows uncertainty.


She wants to close all ports immediately.

--feedback--

Lisa is not suggesting immediate action.


She is considering the possibility of an open port.


She is asking how to install a new port.

--feedback--

Lisa is not asking about installing a port.

--video-solution--

3

--explanation--

Lisa is considering a possibility.

Could is often used in questions to talk about possible situations. For example:

Could he have forgotten the meeting? - It is possible he forgot.

--scene--

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