---
id: 68147d60185fc006554110cf
title: Task 114
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-114
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Maria: As we look at the quarter ahead, we need to distribute our resources carefully. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`As we look at the quarter ahead, we need to BLANK our resources carefully.`

## --blanks--

`distribute`

### --feedback--

This verb means to give out or divide something among different people or groups.

# --explanation--

`Distribute` means to divide and give out resources, tasks, or materials among different people or areas. For example:

- `We need to distribute the tasks evenly across the team.` - Everyone should get a fair share of work.

- `Let's distribute the training materials before the session starts.` - Hand out or send the materials to everyone before training begins.

# --scene--

```json
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        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_20-3.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 0,
      "finishTimestamp": 4.12
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 5.12,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "As we look at the quarter ahead, we need to distribute our resources carefully.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Maria",
      "opacity": 0,
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    }
  ]
}
```
