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<!-- (Audio) Sophie: Hi, Brian. I just spoke with Jake about the security breach we had last week. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What did Sophie talk to Jake about?

--answers--

About new project deadlines.

--feedback--

She doesn't mention anything about project timelines.


About a security issue with the system last week.


About the design for the new interface.

--feedback--

She does not talk about design or interfaces.


About planning the next team meeting.

--feedback--

There is no mention of any meetings or scheduling.

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

To speak with someone about something means to have a conversation or discussion with a person on a specific topic. For example:

She spoke with her manager about taking some days off. – This means she had a conversation with her manager about vacation time.

The past form of speak is spoke. In this case, Sophie is talking about something that already happened – her conversation with Jake.

--scene--

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