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<!-- (Audio) Sophie: He told me we experienced a phishing attack that targeted several team members. --> <!-- SPEAKING -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What could Brian say to show he thinks the situation is concerning?

--answers--

That must be a mistake.

--audio-id--

ENa9b8ee35

--feedback--

This shows doubt, not concern.


That sounds serious.

--audio-id--

EN468c8e45

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

That sounds + adjective is a common way to react to what someone has said. It shows how the speaker feels about the situation. For example:

That sounds interesting. – This means you found the topic or idea engaging or worth learning more about.

--scene--

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