curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-use-reported-speech/68307d03e70004eb66f25d7f.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What could Tom say to show he's happy about what Linda just told him?
Are you sure about that?
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This shows doubt, not approval or happiness.
That's good to hear.
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That's good to hear is used to show that you're happy or relieved about some news or information. It's a polite and positive way to respond. For example:
Person 1: She said the issue was fixed. – The first person is reporting that a problem is resolved.
Person 2: That's good to hear. – Person 2 is saying they are pleased with it.
{
"setup": {
"background": "company2-center.png",
"characters": [
{
"character": "Linda",
"position": {
"x": 50,
"y": 0,
"z": 1.4
},
"opacity": 0
}
],
"audio": {
"filename": "B1_21-2.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 13.06,
"finishTimestamp": 17.24
}
},
"commands": [
{
"character": "Linda",
"opacity": 1,
"startTime": 0
},
{
"character": "Linda",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 3.34,
"dialogue": {
"text": "Several users noted how the simplified layout",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Linda",
"startTime": 3.34,
"finishTime": 5.18,
"dialogue": {
"text": "helped them find information faster.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Linda",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 5.68
}
]
}