---
id: 68148a77e42df60e2dc5b39a
title: Task 123
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-123
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) James: How about we allocate half of our server capacity to the main project since it's crucial for our yearly goals? We could give the other half to support both of our smaller initiatives. -->

<!-- SPEAKING -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

Maria sees James' point of view. What could she say?

## --answers--

`We need to cancel the main project.`

### --audio-id--

EN2a162317

### --feedback--

James suggests supporting the main project first - not canceling it.

---

`That sounds reasonable.`

### --audio-id--

EN3e612ef6

## --video-solution--

2

# --explanation--

`That sounds reasonable` shows that you agree politely and think the plan makes sense. `Reasonable` means something is fair, logical, and possible to do. For example:

- **Megan:** `We can test the new feature on Friday and release it next week.`

- **Tom:** `That sounds reasonable. Let's go with that plan.` - This person agrees and thinks the idea is fair or makes sense.

# --scene--

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