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<!-- (Audio) Sophie: He also said that we need to conduct regular security audits more frequently. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Jake think the team should do more often?

--answers--

Send security updates to clients.

--feedback--

There is no mention of contacting clients.


Back up their work every day.

--feedback--

Jake's suggestion is not about data backups.


Perform security audits.


Organize more team meetings.

--feedback--

Jake's recommendation is not about meetings.

--video-solution--

3

--explanation--

In reported speech, the phrase said that is used to share what someone said in a different way, not using their exact words. The word that is optional and often left out in everyday speech. For example:

  • Direct speech: We need to update the software.

  • Reported speech: He said that we need to update the software. or He said we need to update the software.

Both versions are correct and mean the same thing.

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