---
id: 6851e321c1d0030ce3b2ffda
title: Task 18
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-18
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Brian: Some people feel like the process to apply is a bit inefficient. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`Some people feel like the process to BLANK is a bit inefficient.`

## --blanks--

`apply`

### --feedback--

This means to formally ask for something, such as permission or a benefit.

# --explanation--

`To apply` means to formally ask for something, often by completing a form or following a process. For example:

`You need to apply for a parking permit if you want to park at the office.` – This means you must officially request a permit by following the proper steps.

# --scene--

```json
{
  "setup": {
    "background": "interview-room2.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "Brian",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
          "y": 15,
          "z": 1.2
        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_24-1.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 32.38,
      "finishTimestamp": 36.16
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "character": "Brian",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
    {
      "character": "Brian",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 4.78,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Some people feel like the process to apply is a bit inefficient.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Brian",
      "opacity": 0,
      "startTime": 5.28
    }
  ]
}
```
